Helen Ann Barrett
May 22, 2013
Helen Ann Barrett, 63, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. She was born in Newberry, MI on June 6, 1949, the daughter of George and Margaret Moulder. Ann (as she was known to family and friends) earned a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University in 1977, and remained an avid...
Jaremy T. Stiles
May 21, 2013
Jaremy T. Stiles, age 37 of Big Rapids, passed away tragically, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was born June 6, 1975 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Loren and Iola Stiles. Jaremy graduated from Big Rapids High School and attended Ferris State University. He worked for Spedowski Pools and Spas in Big Rapids, for many years. Jaremy loved taking his...
Rev. Edward A. Smith
May 21, 2013
Rev. Edward A. Smith, age 77 of Remus, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Tendercare of Mt. Pleasant. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Remus, MI to Arthur and Marion (Hart) Smith. Ed graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Jackson, KY. While attending Kentucky Mountain Bible Institute Ed met Vera J. Warren and they were married...
Lauraine I. Kern Emmons
May 17, 2013
Lauraine I. Kern Emmons, age 53 of Stanton, formerly of Barryton, went to be with her Lord, unexpectedly on Friday, May 17, 2013 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1960 in Clare. Lauraine was the daughter of Wesley and Julaine (Cramer) Kern. Lauraine graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1978. She married Brian Emmons on June...
Thomas P. Brooks
May 14, 2013
Thomas P. Brooks, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home. He was born May 16, 1945 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Wallie and Jeanne (Gregory) Brooks. Tom joined the United States Army in 1962 and was honorably discharged after serving during the Vietnam War. He married Mary Proudfoot on August 19,...
Debra L. White
May 8, 2013
Debra L. White, age 60 of Kentwood, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2013 at her home. She was born on November 7, 1952 in Grand Rapids to Leo F. and Verna "Maxine" (Reed) White. Debra was a lifelong resident of the Grand Rapids area who had a passion for collecting cardinal items and making jewelry. She was the definition...
William "Bill" Dennis
May 1, 2013
Bill Dennis went to his eternal home, May 1, 2013. He was born April 18, 1933 in Flint, MI to Raymond and Nellie (Riley) Dennis. His family moved to the Mecosta area where he attended school in Mecosta. Bill served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge of Big...
Keith E. Schuberg
May 1, 2013
Keith E. Schuberg age 84, of Big Rapids passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Mecosta County Medical Center. Keith was born on May 11, 1928 in Pontiac, MI to Howard and Pearl (Kelly) Schuberg and raised in Big Rapids. Keith made his home in Rodney in 1958 where he owned and operated Schuberg Excavating for numerous years. Keith...
Philip L. Nowlin
Apr 30, 2013
Philip L. Nowlin, age 63 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born May 15, 1949 in Albion the son of Robert and Helen (Smith) Nowlin. Phil grew up in Homer, Mi until the family moved to Big Rapids in his junior year of High School. He...
Gloria J. Markham
Apr 30, 2013
Gloria J. Markham, age 66 of Howard City, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her family's home in Mecosta. She was born April 10, 1947 in Centralia, Illinois the daughter of Roy and Evelyn (Parker) Gonser. She was raised in Illinois and moved to the Morley Stanwood area where she resided for ten years from 1995 to 2005. Gloria...
Marilyn A. Trahan
Apr 26, 2013
Marilyn A. Trahan, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Curry House in Cadillac with her family at her side. She was born November 10, 1927 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Plettenberg) Bannan. Marilyn graduated from St. Andrew High School in Saginaw and later attended Mercy College in Detroit. On April...
Delbert Griffin
Apr 26, 2013
Delbert Griffin age 68, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, April 26, 2013 at his home in Morley where he has resided for the last 9 years. He was born on November 9, 1944 in Detroit, MI to Glenn and Elizabeth (Roe) Griffin. Del was raised in the Detroit area and has made his home in various towns in central Michigan...
Ronald Otis Dodge
Apr 26, 2013
Ronald Otis Dodge, age 82, a longtime resident of Big Rapids, MI, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Margot. Ron was a former member of Knights of Columbus and established the Council on Aging in Mecosta County, President for 12 years and other Senior Citizen opportunities. Ron...
Donna May Geasler
Apr 22, 2013
Donna M. Geasler, age 87 of Barryton, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Grand Rapids. She was born on May 6, 1925 in Plymouth, WV to Bud and Icie (Flint) Morrison. Donna married Payton H. "Pat" Geasler on May 21, 1995 and they made their home at Pretty Lake before moving to Barryton in 2004. Donna was a...
Rosalyn D. Patterson
Apr 18, 2013
Rosalyn D. Patterson, 87 of Stanwood, passed away April 18, 2013 at her home. She was born May 4, 1925 in Lilly, MI to Charles and Grace (Curtis) Higley. Rosalyn married Lee E. Patterson on December 20, 1941. She lived most of her life in the Stanwood area. Rosalyn will always be remembered by family members and friends as Aunt...
William T. Crisp Sr.
Apr 17, 2013
William T. "Bill" Crisp Sr., age 81 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at his home. He was born April 14, 1932 in Stalwart, the son of William J. and Pearl (Gill) Crisp. Bill was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Dolores Rakoczy and together raised their family...
Marjorie A. Mondrella
Apr 17, 2013
Marjorie A. Mondrella, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. She was born December 23, 1927 in Big Rapids the daughter of George and Fay (Sampson) Nash. Marjorie graduated from Big Rapids High School where she was proud to have earned the honor of being the High School Band Majorette. She married Bud Mondrella on August...
Norman D. Turner
Apr 16, 2013
Norman D. Turner of Big Rapids died peacefully at his home April 16, 2013. Norm was born on December 1, 1932 in Big Rapids, the son of Floyd and Cecile (Munroe) Turner. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in l951 and in l952 began service in the U.S.Navy where he was trained as a Hospital Corpsman and subsequently attached...
Jean L. Kennedy
Apr 4, 2013
Jean L. Kennedy, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was born November 2, 1931 the daughter of Vernal and Celia (Washburn) Kilburn. Jean grew up in Ballston Spa, New York. She married Roger Kennedy in 1951; he was in the United States Air force, stationed in Rantoul, IL. Following his discharge, Roger accepted a...
Glenn A. Rogers
Apr 4, 2013
Glenn A. Rogers, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born September 14, 1922 in Muir, the son of Jasper and Dolly M. (Babcock) Rogers. Glenn grew up in Muir. He worked as a farm hand and referred to himself as a "Jack of all trades" . He enjoyed...
