Michael William Kort

Michael W. Kort, age 71, a 40-year resident of Detroit, passed away on November 15, 2025, at Saint John's Hospital. He was born on June 7, 1954, in Detroit Michigan. The son of Werner and Muriel Kort. He married Marsha Traskell in 1978 at St. Joan Catholic Church, in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.
Michael retired in 2023 from a 50-year career in the restaurant industry. Mike had a quick wit and liked to tell a joke. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
Michael is survived by his wife of 47 years Marsha, son Jeremy Traskel, siblings Larry (Bonnie) Kort of Florida, Robert (Lynn) Kort of Arkansas, Kathleen Watts of Macomb, and Gregory (Donna) Kort of Grosse Pointe Woods. Mike enjoyed his relationship with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11:00 A.M.
St. Clair of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier Rd.,
Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. 48230