Geraldine M. Hurt
Mar 7, 2013
Geraldine Mildred (Lee) Hurt was born on October 13, 1933 to Will and Lillie Mae Lee in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She was the twelfth child of thirteen children. She married Charles R. Hurt on August 19, 1955 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. From their union four children were born. Geraldine loved to serve, and was very active in her...
Lucinda Rose "Cindy" Thren
Mar 4, 2013
Lucinda Rose "Cindy" Thren, age 53, of Mecosta passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2013 at her home. She was born September 14, 1959 in Edmore, the daughter of Jack and Lois (Decker) Crittenden. Cindy graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1977. She married Kevin Thren on September 8, 1979 resided in Weidman until moving to their home...
Donna Gene Loomis
Mar 2, 2013
Donna Gene Loomis, age 73, of Weidman passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her home with her beloved family at her side. Donna was born on March 19, 1939 to Dean and Nora (Sellers) Ashbaugh. On April 2, 1955 she married Charles P. Loomis in Remus and they made their home and raised their family in Weidman....
Jerry G. Spedowski
Feb 27, 2013
Jerry G. Spedowski, age 69 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at his home. He was born June 20, 1943 in Lansing, the son of Joseph and Joyce (Sattler) Spedowski. Jerry graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1962 and enlisted into the Navy right after graduation with 3 other classmates. Following his honorable discharge from the...
Dennis Eugene Gerbracht
Feb 26, 2013
Dennis Eugene Gerbracht, age 68 of Barryton, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant. Dennis was born on June 5, 1944 in Jackson, MN the son of Victor and Fern (Miller) Gerbracht. The family moved to MI where he was raised. On May 16, 1980 Dennis married Mary Martinson in Marion. They made...
Richard D. Thompson
Feb 25, 2013
Richard D. Thompson, age 79 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born on October 7, 1933 in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Harriet (Terry) Thompson. He married Elizabeth Thorne on January 12, 1957 in Detroit and together they raised their family in Redford. Richard was...
Diane M. Gillespie
Feb 21, 2013
Diane M. Gillespie, age 70 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday February 21, 2013. She was born November 4, 1942 in New York, NY the daughter of John Vincent and Sara Ann (Grady) O'Connor. Diane graduated from Southside Senior High School, Rockville Center, Long Island, NY in 1961 and was employed at the Chancery Building in Rockville Center. She married...
James R. Williams
Feb 21, 2013
James R. Williams, age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 21, 2013 at his home. He was born January 29, 1931 in Flint the son of Cecil and Lorene (Koewler) Williams. Jim graduated from Flint Northern High School. He attended the University of Michigan until enlisting in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged after serving...
Machele Bahl
Feb 19, 2013
Machele Marie Bahl 48, of Barryton, formerly of Lansing passed away on Monday, February 19, 2013 at her home. Machele was born on November 22, 1964 in Lansing to Rodney and Carol (LeRoy) Bahl. She was a miracle, living years longer than expected for someone with Rett Syndrome. Machele was raised in Lansing until her family moved to Barryton in...
James B. Turner
Feb 17, 2013
James "Jim" Bevier Turner, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 17, 2013, supported by his family's presence and gentle care. Jim was born May 26, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, the second son of William H. and Geneva Postal Turner, who preceded him in death. His older brother, William Postal Turner, passed away in 1949. In 1948, after...
Frieda Lucille Manske
Feb 17, 2013
Frieda Lucille Manske age 94 of Remus, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2013. She was born January 24, 1919 in Remus to Peter and Bertha (Cook) Diehm. She graduated from Remus High School and then moved to Detroit where she was a comptroller for General Motors. While living in Detroit she was roommates with...
Joyce L. Hopkins
Feb 13, 2013
Joyce L. Hopkins, age 81, of Barryton (Tubbs Lake) passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Charlotte. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Lansing, MI to Harold and Lillian (Conway) Kendall. Joyce was raised by her mother Lillian and Edward McCollum in Lansing where she graduated from Eastern High School in 1949. On October 1, 1955 she married...
Patsy A. Bell
Feb 10, 2013
Patsy A. Bell, age 65 of Paris, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her daughter's home in Big Rapids. She was born March 24, 1947 in Reed City, the daughter of Ora and Reva (Samis) Sweet. Patsy was raised in Paris on the family farm where she enjoyed farming and driving the tractor. She was a lifetime caregiver and...
Berneda B. Bentley
Feb 10, 2013
Berneda B. Bentley age 81 of Stanwood, passed away on February 10, 2013. Cremation has taken place with the care of Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. A memorial service is being planned for the spring.
Beulah May Thompson
Feb 10, 2013
Beulah May Thompson, 88, of Morley passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born to Elmer and Lillie (Proberts) Oakes on April 29, 1924 in Kinsley, Kansas. Beulah married Virgil Fay Thompson on November 13, 1943. They were blessed with 53 years together until his passing in 1996. Beulah was preceded in death...
Alfred L. Drews
Feb 8, 2013
Alfred L. Drews 53, of Big Rapids, passed away at home on February 8, 2013 while surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 20, 1959 the son of Robert Drews and Mary (Routley) Drews. Alfred married Laurie Glazier June 27, 1981. After graduation Alfred joined the United States Navy, serving his country faithfully for 20 years. After retirement...
Neva Belle Fenton
Feb 8, 2013
Neva Belle Curtis Fenton has lived in Barryton all of her life but she left us to join her husband in heaven, Ford Fenton, who died in January of 2012 at age 93. His funeral was on her 89th birthday January 28, 2012. She had a ball at her 90th birthday party on February 2, 2013, but died one week...
Loyce Vansyckle Hansen Marsh
Feb 7, 2013
Loyce VanSyckle Hansen Marsh, 88, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Big Rapids, died on February 7, 2013, at the Bobosky Memorial Home West. She was born on May 27, 1924, in Barryton, to George and Anna (Meier) VanSyckle. She graduated from Barryton High School and attended Ferris State Institute. She was married to Richard John Hansen on August 17, 1946,...
Cheryl L. Gaither
Feb 4, 2013
Cheryl L Gaither, age 66 of Mecosta, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013. She was born April 17, 1946 in Big Rapids, the daughter of John and Mae (Long) Ellison. Cheryl married Wm. Jerry Gaither and together they made their home in Carrollton, Georgia for many years. Jerry passed away on November 19, 1999; following his death, Cheryl moved to...
Judith J. Olsson
Jan 30, 2013
Judith J. Olsson age 76, a lifetime resident of Mecosta County, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at home. She was born November 9, 1936 in Barryton the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Adams) VanSyckle. Judy graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. She married Kenneth Olsson on November 5, 1955 in Barryton and together they made their home in...
