Helen G. Knight
Jul 28, 2013
Helen (Smith) Knight, 95, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28th, surrounded by members of her loving family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Church in Big Rapids, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2013 with Father Michael Burt officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...
Dixie L. Nelson
Jul 26, 2013
Dixie L. Nelson, 79 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2013 at her home. She was born March 18, 1934 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Charles and Merle (Hansen) Allen. Dixie made her home in Big Rapids, for nearly 50 years; she worked as a local real estate agent retiring after 25 years. She was very...
Marliss Myran
Jul 18, 2013
Marliss Myran, 80, of Canadian Lakes, MI died peacefully on July 18, 2013. She was born to Selmer and Gretchen Braaten, December 6, 1932, in Ortonville, MN. Marliss received a BS from Concordia College in 1955. She married Gunder Myran in 1958 and they recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. Marliss received a Master's Degree in Home Economics from Michigan State...
Virginia Lyons O'Neill
Jul 11, 2013
Virginia Lyons O'Neill, age 97 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Clare Bridge Assisted Living in Portage, Michigan. A life long resident of Mecosta County, Virginia was born to Elizabeth Biehler and Willard Lyons at the Biehler farmhouse in Stanwood. She attended school in Stanwood up to the tenth grade and graduated from Big Rapids high...
Carl C. Myers
Jul 7, 2013
Carl C. Myers, age 77, of Lake (Barryton) passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, in Grand Rapids. Carl was born on August 3, 1935 in Saginaw County, MI to Glen and Ida (Fall) Myers. On July 17, 1965 he married Gladys Brininstool in Evart and they have made their home in the Barryton area...
Lori Ann O'Neil
Jul 3, 2013
Lori A. O'Neil, age 47 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her home. She was born June 6, 1966 in Big Rapids. Lori graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1984. She was a very artistic person and an accomplished photographer. Lori was very dedicated to the success of "Art Works". She is survived by...
Patricia Ann Whaley
Jul 2, 2013
Patricia Ann (Crise) Whaley, age 66 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. Patty was born on October 26, 1946 in Reed City, MI to Glenn and Maxine (Fuller) Bluhm. She obtained a degree as a registered nurse from Ferris State University. Patty was employed by Mecosta County Medical Center...
Richard "Uncle Dick" Edward Doran
Jun 30, 2013
Richard Edward "Uncle Dick" "Dicker" Doran, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born January 6, 1946 in White Lake, MI the son of John A. and Ingrid L. (Jenssen) Doran II. Dick graduated from Milford High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States...
Patricia Joppe Vodry
Jun 30, 2013
Patricia Joppe Vodry, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. She was born May 23, 1925 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Ernest and Marian (Shireling) Joppe. Pat graduated from Creston High School in Grand Rapids. She married Owen D. Vodry Jr. on April 19, 1947 in Grand...
Percy "Junior" Ward
Jun 29, 2013
Percy E. "Junior" Ward, age 61, of Chippewa Lake/Evart, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 29, 2013 with his family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1952 to Percy R. and Velma (Groh) Ward in St. Clair, MI. In 1970 Percy joined the US Army and served overseas during the Vietnam War and was...
Joann M. Gondick
Jun 28, 2013
JoAnn M. Gondick, age 73 of Chase, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at her sister's home after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer. She was born July 19, 1939 in Detroit, the daughter of Michael and Agnes (Lippke) Gondick. JoAnn was a member at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City for 69 years. She was employed...
Lovina M. London
Jun 24, 2013
Lovina M. London, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born July 19, 1924 in Gladwin the daughter of Harry Mary (Austin) Dickerson. Lovina married Hugh London and together they made their home in Big Rapids. She was employed by Wolverine World Wide for several years. Lovina later worked as the cook at the...
Lovina M. London
Jun 24, 2013
Lovina M. London, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born July 19, 1924 in Gladwin the daughter of Harry and Mary (Austin) Dickerson. Lovina married Hugh London and together they made their home in Big Rapids. She was employed by Wolverine World Wide for several years. Lovina later worked as the cook at...
Donald L. Tinney
Jun 22, 2013
Donald L. Tinney, age 65 of Morley, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at his home. There are no services planned at this time.
Vanessa J. Vansyckle
Jun 21, 2013
Vanessa J. VanSyckle, age 55, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 21, 2013 at her home in Mecosta. Vanessa was born on April 27, 1958 in Highland Park, MI to Charles and Juanita (Quinn) Maxey. She graduated from Roseville High School. In the early 80's Vanessa made her home in Mecosta where she raised her children...
Margaret Ann Kirvan
Jun 21, 2013
Margaret Ann Kirvan, age 90, of Remus passed away on June 21, 2013 at Eaton County Palliative Care in Charlotte. She was born on May 13, 1923 to Ward and Maude (Loomis) Emmons. Margaret married Robert H. Kirvan of Weidman in Mt. Pleasant on October 9, 1946 and they made their home in Weidman a short time before moving to...
Emma H. Crystal
Jun 16, 2013
Emma H. Crystal, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1926 in Camden, New Jersey the daughter of Howard L. and Florence (Graham) Farra. Emma married Len Crystal on September 24, 1949 in Grand Rapids; where they made their home, until moving to Big Rapids...
David A. Grant
Jun 11, 2013
David A. Grant, age 75 of Rodney, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1937 in Lake Leelanau the son of John and Jeanette (Schaub) Grant. David enlisted in the United States Army where he completed his high school education and was a heavy equipment operator. He was honorably...
Donald D. Watson
Jun 9, 2013
Donald D. Watson, age 76 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 16, 1936 in Detroit, the son of Donald and Hazel (Duprey) Watson. Don graduated from Redford Union Public Schools in 1954. He continued his education at John Carroll University in Cleveland, transferred to the...
Violet P. Kelley
May 24, 2013
Violet P. Kelley, age 90 of Stanwood, passed away peacefully at home with family, Friday, May 24, 2013. She was born February 15, 1923 in Grand Rapids the daughter of William and Orpha (Scott) Finch. Violet graduated from Morley High School. She married Milo "Ben" Kelley in Big Rapids on July 3, 1942. They made their home in Stanwood where...
