Betty Mae Mattson
Dec 5, 2012
Betty Mae Mattson, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born February 9, 1922 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Shipman) Murray. Betty Mae made her home in Grand Rapids and Pierson. She later moved to Hersey with her husband Walter Mattson for 14 years and...
Theresa M. Tilger
Nov 27, 2012
Theresa M. (Richardson) Tilger, age 72 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. Funeral services are planned for 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton with Father Joe Fix officiating. The family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time service starts at...
Ann M. Witte
Nov 27, 2012
Ann M. Witte, age 96 of Wyoming, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her son's home in Stanwood with her family by her side. She was born August 1, 1916 in Iron Mountain, the daughter of Secundo and Theresa (Ciochetto) Antinori. Ann married Wheeler J. Witte on June 4, 1939 in Cadillac and together they raised their family in...
Sharlene L. Loll
Nov 20, 2012
Sharlene L. Loll, 65, of Burt, MI passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Medilodge of Montrose MI. She was born December 4, 1946 in Big Rapids, MI the daughter of Charles "Jack" and Glenadine (Millett) Stockwell Sr. Shar married Melvin Loll on February 27, 1965 and the couple made their home in Burt, MI. For over 27 years Shar...
Margaret B. Peticolas
Nov 17, 2012
Margaret B. Peticolas, age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012. She had lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Fairlawn, Ohio for over two years, until her passing. Margaret was born January 10, 1921 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the daughter of Szigmund and Rose (Benczik) St. George. She married Sam C. Peticolas on May 30,...
Rena Ellison
Nov 16, 2012
Rena Ellison, age 99 of Big Rapids, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 16, 2012. She was born February 17, 1913 in Perkins, Iowa, the daughter of John and Lucy (Robyn) Buwalda. Rena was a member of the Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Big Rapids. She is survived by her son, Donald Ellison of Casnovia; five...
Rev. Dr. Otto Reinhold Abrams
Nov 13, 2012
Rev. Dr. Otto Reinhold Abrams, age 86 of Mecosta, passed away on November 13th, 2012 at his home. He was born November 5, 1926 in his family home in Mecosta, to Ed and Albertina Abrams. He attended school in Mecosta graduating in 1945 from Mecosta High School. Otto served in the United States Army from 1945-1947, serving in the middle...
Anna Mae Mcdonald
Nov 13, 2012
Anna Mae McDonald, age 80 of Big Rapids and Elk Rapids, passed away Tuesday November 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Ann made her home in the Houghton Lake and Roscommon areas for many years. She held several different jobs during her working years including, Roscommon Township Clerk, Roscommon County Clerk and as office manager for the Roscommon Herald...
Martha Mccann Whalen
Nov 12, 2012
Martha McCann Whalen, 86 of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Monday, November 12, 2012. Martha was born to John P. and Rose C. (Ledermann) McCann on March 13, 1926 in Flint, Michigan. She celebrated her Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Matthew's Parish in Flint, Michigan. Martha graduated from Fenton High...
Joyce Ann Martiny
Nov 12, 2012
Joyce Ann Martiny, age 75 of Rodney, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at her home with her loving family by her side. She courageously fought a seven year battle with cancer. Joyce was born May 17, 1937 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Ellen (Dinkel) Cox. As a child Joyce's family moved from Big Rapids to the...
Adam Lee Raines
Nov 11, 2012
Adam Lee Raines, of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the age of 21. Adam was born on March 25, 1991 in Traverse City, Michigan. He is the son of John Jr. and Dawn (Knoertzer) Raines. Adam graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 2010. He was active in football all four years and nicknamed...
Mary Herula
Nov 11, 2012
Mary Herula age 96, of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Hamtramck/Detroit, passed away November 11, 2012 in Big Rapids. She was born August, 25, 1916 to Boleslaw and Helen (Jablonowski) Rokicki in Hamtramck. On November 28, 1942 Mary married Bernard J. Herula and they raised their family in Detroit. Mary enjoyed gardening when she was younger and being a home maker....
Leonard B. "Barney" Rehkopf
Nov 3, 2012
Leonard B. "Barney" Rehkopf, age 88 of Rodney, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 at his home. He was born July 18, 1924 in Lincoln Township, Osceola County, the son of Herman and Della (Steig) Rehkopf. Barney is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorathy; four children, Gwen Chapman of Big Rapids, Donald Rehkopf of Rodney, Penny Wagner...
Wanda Jean Steinke
Nov 2, 2012
Wanda J. Steinke, age 79 of Chippewa Lake passed away Friday, November 2, 2012. She was born March 14, 1933 in Sheridan the daughter of John and Dorothy (Regis) Lamb. Wanda lived in Montcalm County for many years and later moved to the Big Rapids area to make her home. She also enjoyed winters at her home near Sun City...
Vernie V. "Pat" Youngs
Oct 28, 2012
Vernie V. "Pat" Youngs, age 94 of Reed City, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born March 18, 1918 in Kalkaska, the daughter of Milton and Dollie (Woodard) Strait. Pat is survived by eight children, Trixie Shepherd of Reed City, Rosalee (Jim) Armour of Big Rapids, Kay (Paul) Bittner of Taylor, James Booker...
Ronald W. Smith
Oct 24, 2012
Ronald W. Smith, age 80 of Mecosta, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1931 in Lansing Twp., Ingham Co., MI to Kenneth and Margaret (Marsh) Smith. Ron was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Auto Air Composites in Lansing...
James Edward Smith
Oct 16, 2012
James Edward Smith, age 44, of Big Rapids went to be with His Lord, on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born on November 22, 1967 in Lansing, Michigan. James was the son of LeRoy W. Smith and Lora J. Keeton. He graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1985 and made his home in...
Eli Henry Becht, Jr.
Oct 15, 2012
Eli Henry Becht, Jr., 82, of Mecosta, MI passed away Monday, October 15, 2012. He was born on August 22, 1930, the son of Eli Henry and Mary Agnes (Ankofski) Becht, and grew up in Detroit, MI. After graduation from the University of Detroit High School in 1949, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and...
Ruth Ann Baumann
Oct 9, 2012
Ruth Ann Baumann, age 71 of Remus, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Lakeview. She was born April 27, 1941 in Lakeview, MI to Herbert J. and Marguerite T. (Wernette) Baumann. Ruth Ann was employed by Hitachi for 41 years retiring in 2001. She was baptized at St. Michael's Catholic Parish and has been a devote parishioner. Starting at...
Annette Evangeline Jungck
Oct 9, 2012
Annette Evangeline Jungck, 78, of Big Rapids, died peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family and Hospice of Michigan on October 9, 2012 and went to her beloved Lord. Annette was born on June 22, 1934 in Ettrick, Wisconsin to Cecile and Keith Hardie. She graduated from Melrose High School, Wisconsin, attended Luther College, Iowa, the...
