Elmer Francis Kitchen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elmer Francis Kitchen of Traverse City, Michigan, who passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Elmer departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elmer may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Elmer leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lilly Kitchen and Ernest Kitchen; his wife Ann Rogers; and his daughter Carol Kitchen. He is survived by: his daughters, Jean Maile (Terry) and Karen DeLong (Dan); and his grandson Conor Maile.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Orchard Creek Assisted Living or Hospice of Michigan.