Rose Ella Russell
Nov 13, 2013
Rose Ella Russell passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Spectrum Health of Big Rapids following surgery. She died just two days short of her 92nd Birthday; which is Friday, November 15 (today). Rose Ella was born in Goodwell Twp, the daughter of Sidney and Viola Alger. She was a lifelong resident of the Big Rapids area and attended...
Elizabeth "Joan" Treharne
Nov 12, 2013
Elizabeth "Joan" Treharne, age 82, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 passed away peacefully and on to eternal glory while in her Canadian Lakes home after a long physical struggle. Living on the 12th tee at the Royal Golf Course, she was known as the "Cookie Lady" to many friends, family, and grateful golfers who received free and delicious chocolate chip...
Dolores H. Mueller
Nov 12, 2013
Dolores H. Mueller, age 91 of Hersey, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, November 12, 2013. She was born October 24, 1922 in Detroit the daughter of John and Anastasia (Solobodowski) Wyrzykowski. Dolores married Arthur V. Mueller on June 12, 1942 in Florida. They made their home in Detroit where Dolores was an active member of Saint Louis the...
Roger M. Bula
Nov 11, 2013
Roger M. Bula, age 65 of Big Rapids, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home. He was born August 1, 1948 in Flint, the son of Michael and Pauline (Hula) Bula. Roger was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Big Rapids. He was a proud graduate of Michigan Tech University with a...
Kenneth F. Nelson
Nov 8, 2013
Kenneth F. Nelson, age 74 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 08, 2013. He was born October 30, 1939 in Ingham County, MI the son of Homer F. Nelson and Olive Marian (Shaffer) Nelson. Ken graduated from Williamston High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served four years until his honorable discharge in 1962....
Betty Jo Martin
Oct 23, 2013
Betty Jo (Bahr) Martin, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Her journey started October 1, 1923 in Marilla Twp., MI. She was one of seven children; Merlin, Charles, Warren, Calvin, Grace and Irene, born to Leo Francis and Iva Pearl Bahr. Betty Jo attended college at...
Carolyn P. Rorick
Oct 22, 2013
Carolyn P. Rorick, age 74 of Mecosta, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at her home. She was born September 23, 1939 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Charles C. and Lucille H. (Austin) Torrey. Carolyn moved to Mecosta at the age of 14 and graduated from Mecosta High School in 1957. She married Don Rorick on October 17, 1970....
Sylvia J. Guy
Oct 18, 2013
Sylvia J. Guy, age 58 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at her home; for nearly three years, she had bravely fought a battle with cancer. Sylvia was born February 9, 1955 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Leo and Jane (Kindred) Drews. She was employed as a supervisor for Fluid Routing Solutions in Big Rapids for...
Dale E. Sanger
Oct 17, 2013
Dale E. Sanger, age 85, of Lake, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013 at his home. He was born in Barryton on May 26, 1928 to Benjamin and Beatrice (Dickinson) Sanger. Dale was honorably discharged from the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. On August 5, 1967 he married Ellen A. Lindsey (Dow) in Barryton and...
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...
