Gerald "Jerry" A. Ellison
Oct 16, 2013
Gerald A. "Jerry" Ellison, age 63 of Stanwood went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 10, 1950 in Lakeview the son of Albert Z. "Bob" and Charlotte T. (Crame) Ellison. Jerry married Lora Dunn on July 12, 1969 at the Big Rapids Free Methodist Church....
Daniel Hanba
Oct 12, 2013
Daniel Hanba, DDS (58) was born on April 27, 1955 in Dearborn, Michigan, and he died on October 12, 2013 at his home in Big Rapids, Michigan. He had been fighting a difficult battle with cancer. Dan's loving parents, Frank and Helen Hanba preceded him in death only two years ago. He is survived by his wife of thirty years,...
Roy "Jay" Birchfield Jr.
Oct 12, 2013
Roy "Jay" Birchfield Jr. age 86 of Jehnsen Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 12, 2013 at his home. He was born March 11, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri the son of Roy and Anna (Stockton) Birchfield Sr. Jay was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving as a Seabee in the South Pacific during World War II. He married...
Fay A. Tice
Oct 12, 2013
Fay Albert Tice, age 75, formerly of Brighton, MI, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. Fay was born on February 7, 1938 in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI to Albert and Mae (Geasler) Tice. He graduated from Hartland High School in 1956. On August 20, 1960 Fay married Geraldine "Geri" Suminski and they...
Glenn B. Cortez
Oct 7, 2013
Glenn B. Cortez, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, October 07, 2013 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was born November 1, 1934 in Detroit, the son of Jesus and Maria (Bermudez) Cortez. Glenn was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was a life member of the VFW. Glenn Retired from...
Wayne F. Schneider
Oct 7, 2013
Wayne F. Schneider, age 72 of Morley, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born June 5, 1941 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bernard and Elva (Yuncker) Schneider. Wayne graduated from Wayland High School. He moved to Bradley and worked for Kesslers in Wayland for nearly 15 years. Wayne later...
Burnell J. Thompson
Oct 4, 2013
Burnell J. Thompson, age 63 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born November 24, 1949 in Big Rapids, the son of Carmon and Grace (Berghuis) Thompson. Burnell is survived by his children, Angela (Rick) Ososki of Big Rapids and Christopher Thompson of Big Rapids; as well as his four grandchildren....
Frances M. Haney
Oct 2, 2013
Frances M. Haney, age 98 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born in Detroit on July 27, 1915 to Sydney Earl and Margaret (Clark) Smith. She married Roland Haney on September 23, 1933 in Muskegon Heights. Family and friends spent...
Harvey L. Blackmer
Sep 28, 2013
Harvey L. Blackmer of rural Barryton passed away on September 28, 2013 shortly before his 84th birthday. He was born to Lawrence and Gertrude (Meier) Blackmer of Barryton on October 7, 1929. Harvey married Neita Frantz on June 2, 1950 in Barryton. Welding was a lifelong occupation for Harvey which took him to many places across the state. He was...
Archie D. Maguire
Sep 26, 2013
Archie D. Maguire, age 83 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013. He went home to be with the Lord on his birthday, with his beloved family at his side. Archie was born September 26, 1930 in Big Rapids the son of Frank and Letta (Lake) Maguire. He grew up working on his grandparent's family farm. Archie was...
Norma E. Schussler
Sep 26, 2013
Norma E. Schussler, age 80 of Rodney, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at home. She was born March 2, 1933 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Russell and Rose (Jamison) Baldwin. Norma has made her home in Big Rapids since the late 1990's where she attended the Free Methodist Church. She liked to crochet and loved visits from her...
Velma C. Keckler
Sep 11, 2013
Velma C. Keckler, age 81 a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born April 20, 1932 in Stanwood, the daughter of Halla and Lila (Baker) Wheeler. Velma graduated high school. Velma was a member of the First Baptist Church and she was employed by Wolverine World Wide both...
Martin E. Davis
Sep 9, 2013
Martin E. Davis age 79, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, September 9, 2013 at Spectrum Health - Reed City Campus. He was born October 4, 1933 on the family farm in Green Township, Mecosta County, the son of Vernon and Virginia (Cornell) Davis. When Martin was born he was baptized Lutheran. He was honorably discharged from...
Robert A. Landgraf
Sep 7, 2013
Robert A. Landgraf, age 80 of Rodney, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born January 25, 1933 in Colfax Township the son of Gust J. and Sarah E. (Mothersill) Landgraf. Bob was a 1952 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving...
Don M. Hatfield
Sep 6, 2013
Donald (Don) M. Hatfield, 89, of Remus, Michigan left for his final journey on Friday, September 6, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Don was born in Wheatland Township, Michigan on May 11, 1924 to Carleton and Mildred (Galer) Hatfield. The Hatfield family has been part of the farming community in the Remus area for 135 years. On...
Carl E. Kerns
Aug 22, 2013
Carl E. Kerns, age 72 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born September 6, 1940 in Widen, West Virginia, the son of Russell and Tressie (Salyers) Kerns. Carl was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Vietnam War. On, February 18, 1967, Carl married...
Earnest T. Benson
Aug 19, 2013
Earnest T. Benson, age 72 a lifelong resident of Stanwood, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1941 in Big Rapids, the son of Marshall and Grace (Gerst) Benson. Earnest married Irene Stump on September 7, 1963 in Stanwood at their home, where they raised their family. He liked...
Doyle Dexter Latham
Aug 16, 2013
Doyle Dexter Latham, 64, died at his home in Rodney, MI on Friday, August 16, 2013. Doyle was born, August 15, 1949 in Edmore, to Carl and Elga (Jones) Latham. He lived most of his life in Mecosta Co. and worked for Dyer Construction in McBride for many years. On October 17, 1991 Doyle married Carolyn Maneke in Big Rapids....
Hazel J. Lyle
Aug 13, 2013
Hazel J. Lyle, age 89 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born June 26, 1924 in Stanwood, the daughter of Salomon and Hanna (Johnsdotter) Johnson. Hazel graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School. She raised her family in Big Rapids. Hazel was employed by Ferris State University for 19 years until...
Adeline Mackersie
Aug 2, 2013
Adeline MacKersie, age 96 of Barryton, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born on January 27, 1917 in Sears, MI to George and Catherine (Matthews) Benjamin. Adeline graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1935 where she was the class secretary. Adeline moved to Barryton where...
