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...
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...
