Obituary Listing

Jan 14, 2026

Raymond G. Hare, 89, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1936, in Reed City, the son of Edward and Mary Ann (Herring) Hare.

Ray graduated from Reed City High School, Class of 1955, and began his career with Michigan Bell. On April 27, 1959, he was united in marriage to...

Jan 12, 2026

Mildred Ellen Burden went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026 in Big Rapids. She was born on June 4, 1940 in Battle Creek to Furman and Elizabeth (Antrim) Wolfe.

On June 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Gordon E. Burden, and together they were blessed with 33 wonderful years of marriage. Mildred was a woman of...

Jan 10, 2026

Paula Marie (Myers) Finney went to be with her parents and son on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with her family by her side. Paula was born on July 25, 1944 in Reed City, Michigan to Russell and Pauline (Argue) Myers. She lived most of life in the Barryton area. She was a 1962 graduate of Barryton Rural Agricultural School....

Jan 6, 2026

Virginia Lou Ecker, lovingly known as "Jenny" to those who knew her well, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her daughters.

Jenny was the daughter of Harry and Gladys Pollaski. She was born on April 13, 1931, in Chase, Michigan, and was one of five children.

She is...

Jan 6, 2026

James Howard Carter, 85, of Big Rapids, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1940, in Walnut Log, Tennessee, the son of James Sherman and Flossie (Morton) Carter. On February 3, 1962, he was united in marriage to Ramona Duty, and together they were blessed with 63 wonderful years of marriage.

James...

Jan 4, 2026

James (Jimmy) Louis Tater, born on August 16, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, to Dorothy and Louis Tater, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Barryton, Michigan.

Jimmy was the beloved oldest sibling of Cynthia (Graham) and Jody Tater. He was predeceased by both of his parents, Dorothy and Louis.

Jim lived with an...

Jan 3, 2026

Mrs. Norma Jean (Tulip) Smith, age 96, of Mecosta and formerly Belmont, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026. She was born May 7, 1929 to Claude and Grace (Thompson) Tulip, and she was a graduate of Creston High School.

Her true love was doing things with her family and friends. She was a...

Dec 30, 2025

Michael "Mike" Lloyd Malcomnson passed away at his home in Big Rapids on December 30, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1952 in Big Rapids to Robert and Barbara (Tice) Malcomnson.

A lifelong learner and an educator at heart, Mike earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and his master's degree from Central Michigan University,...

Dec 29, 2025

Karen Mae Jetter, 79, of Big Rapids Michigan, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, due to an aneurysm. She was born on October 18,1946, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Doris Balcom.

She enjoyed a full and meaningful life, having careers in real estate, floral design, and as senior citizen site director. She loved working...

Dec 28, 2025

Susan Lynn Cornell, 41, of Morley, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1984, and was raised the daughter of Lanny and Janet (Johnson) Newman.

On August 21, 2004, Susan was united in marriage to her best friend, Michael Cornell. They met around New Year's at a party, instantly drawn to...

Dec 28, 2025

Ralph Farra Manting, 84, of Big Rapids, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on April 21, 1941, in Big Rapids to Jack and Kathryn (Hanchett) Manting.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country from 1961-1964. On July 20, 1974, Ralph was united in marriage to Judy (Post)....

Dec 27, 2025

Clyde "Allen" Bulmer, 95, of Big Rapids, passed away on December 27, 2025.

Clyde enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and running a sawmill. He loved to travel, especially driving to Florida to escape the Michigan winters, a journey he continued to make on his own well into his early 90s. Above all, Clyde was a devoted and loving...

Dec 25, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jon Rocco Fry of Grant Center, who passed away December, 25th 2025.

He was born in Big Rapids July 19th 1961 to Dick and Theresa Fry and raised on the Fry farm in Grant Center alongside 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Jon began school in...

Dec 23, 2025

Linda Lou VanDyke, of Morley, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1951 in Conklin, Michigan to Nick and Phyllis (Strowbridge) VanDyke.

Raised as a Catholic, Linda was a devoted Christian throughout her life. She enjoyed travelling God's creation and taking scenic tours, often in Florida, Texas and...

Dec 21, 2025

Carl Adrian Miles, of Morley, passed away at the age of 51 on December 21, 2025. He was born in Lakeview to Robert and Cathy (Wondergem) Miles on April 26, 1974.

Carl graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1992, where he played several team sports including football, baseball, and track. In his adulthood, Carl enjoyed playing softball...

Dec 20, 2025

Ignatius (Iggy) John Konrad Jr.

3/6/1948 – 12/20/2025

"There once was a man from Lansing, M.I.,

Who spent seventy-seven years giving things a hard try.

With two kids and a wife,

He loved the good life,

Cursing golf balls that dared not to fly."

Hailing...

Dec 19, 2025

Kathleen April MacLaren Arnold Zemaitis, 78, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born on March 21, 1947, in Los Angelas, California, to Marcia Foster and Jeff MacLaren. Kathleen was formerly of Grand Rapids and most recently resided in Stanwood, Michigan.

Kathleen was a devoted wife to David Allen Zemaitis, a loving...

Dec 19, 2025

Dennis Shaw, 76, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1949, in Albion, the son of Woodrow and Mary (Bramble) Shaw.

On June 12, 1971, Dennis was united in marriage to his true love, Sandra "Sandy" Shorter. They met while working together at McGraw/Edison in Albion and shared...

Dec 17, 2025

Elaine Joy Wynn, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Rueben and Sylvia Blaha.

Elaine graduated from the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. On June 8, 1968, she married the love of her life, Ronald P. Wynn. Together they built...

Dec 15, 2025

Jeanette Kleck Sullivan passed away Monday, December 15th, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She lost her battle with multiple health complications at the age of 75. Jeanette grew up in the Grand Rapids area and raised her own family there.

Jeanette loved spending time with her loving husband, visiting with friends and family, and playing cards with...