Sylvia M. McWatters

Sylvia M. McWatters

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Apr

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Zion Family Worship Center

4950 Silver Pines Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

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Apr

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Family Worship Center

4950 Silver Pines Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

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Sylvia McWatters Obituary

Visit the Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Sylvia M. McWatters,  86, of Traverse City, formerly of Central Lake, passed away on March 27, 2026.

   Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Family Worship Center, 4950 Silver Pines Rd., Traverse City, MI,  49685.

   Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

   A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

   Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

   Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake Chapel

2333 S. Main Street PO Box 488, Central Lake, MI 49622

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Upcoming Events

Apr

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mt. Zion Family Worship Center

4950 Silver Pines Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

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Apr

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Family Worship Center

4950 Silver Pines Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels