Joann L. Miller
Oct 24, 2011
JoAnn L. Miller, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 following a sudden illness. She was born September 26, 1935 in Sacramento, California to Joseph R. and Agnes E. (Ferguson) White. JoAnn graduated from High School in Sacramento, CA and had been named past honored Queen of Jobs Daughters Bethels #53 of Sacramento. JoAnn married Norman...
Harry D. Conley
Oct 23, 2011
Harry D. Conley, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 25, 1930 in the city of Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, the son of Worth and Louise Conley. As a child the family moved to Big Rapids where Harry married Joyce Jensen on July 7, 1951. He...
Leighton Leroy Butts
Oct 22, 2011
Leighton L. Butts, age 83 of Barryton, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 in Ionia. He was born on August 17, 1928 to Roy and Velma (Prosser) Butts in Lansing. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army where he served in the Allied Occupation of Japan following WWII. Leighton retired from Melling Forging Co. in Lansing where he was...
Melvin "Mel" Smith
Oct 21, 2011
Melvin "Mel" Smith age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2011. He was born December 10, 1929 to Arthur L. and Margaret (Kite) Smith. Mel attended Arizona State College and Texas Christian University and was graduated by the National Installment Loan School at the University of Chicago. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force,...
William George Morneau
Oct 13, 2011
William George Morneau age 82, of Paris passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 17, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alfred and Mildred (Ewend) Morneau. Bill was raised in the Duluth and St. Paul areas of Minnesota and made his home in Paris, Michigan with his wife Beverly in 1955. He served...
Landen Scott Harvell
Oct 13, 2011
Landen Scott Harvell went into the loving arms of Jesus on October 13, 2011. He was born on September 2, 2011 to Kenneth Harvell and Cathryn Cundiff in Big Rapids. Landen is survived by his beloved parents Kenny & Catie and adoring brother Jordan Spatricano; Aunts and Uncles, Michael (Angela), Jeffrey, Brandon, Amber, Veronica, Nathan, Bob and Sara; Grandparents, Rochelle...
Louis D. Baker
Oct 6, 2011
Louis D. Baker, age 74 of Barryton formerly of Lansing, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at his home. He was born November 13, 1936, the son of Donald and Harriett (Root) Baker. Louis graduated in 1954 from Sexton High School in Lansing. He entered the United States Navy and was the first crew on the USS Saratoga. He was...
Steven D. Swanson
Oct 5, 2011
Steven D. Swanson, age 59 a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born January 31, 1952 in Big Rapids, the son of Stanley and Georgia (VanAlstine) Swanson. Steve took pleasure in the simple life. He enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing, gardening and mowing the lawn. Steve lived...
James E. Wagner
Oct 4, 2011
James E. Wagner, age 70 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Leo and Henrietta (Newhouse) Wagner. James made a career in the United States military where he enlisted and became a lieutenant in the Navy and a sergeant in the Army....
Oradell Ann Lung
Oct 4, 2011
Oradell Ann Lung, age 68 of Chase, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Grand Rapids. She was born on April 27, 1943 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Ray L. and Anna (Strong) Youngs. Oradell worked as a registered nurse when her children were growing up. She resided in Blanchard where she raised her children for several years...
Connie L. Buffin
Sep 26, 2011
Connie L. Buffin, age 61 of Grant Center, passed away peacefully Monday, September 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1950 at Fort Custer in Augusta, MI, the daughter of William and Betty (Bates) Tittsworth. Connie was raised in a military family and lived in different cities and countries until her Junior year when...
David E. Lytle
Sep 24, 2011
David Earl Lytle, age 70, of Rodney passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Alma, MI to Clinton and Julia (LaBonniville) Lytle. David was the beloved husband of Linda (Morden) Lytle. Cremation has taken place and services are being planned for a later date...
Wanda L. Vandelinder
Sep 22, 2011
Wanda L. Vandelinder, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1930 in Detroit, the daughter of Christopher and Flossie (Loomis) Bibbee. Wanda married Joe Vandelinder on June 12, 1948 in Detroit and they raised their daughter in the Warren and Livonia areas. Following Joe's retirement...
Cynda S. Sova
Sep 22, 2011
Cynda S. Sova, age 61 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 with her family by her side. She was born January 8, 1950 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Lloyd and Esther (Ross) Cooley. Cynda married Roger Sova August 17, 1968 in Big Rapids, where they raised their family. She was a member of the Big Rapids...
Mary M. Horan
Sep 10, 2011
Mary Margaret Horan, 70, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Mecosta County Medical Center. Mary attended St. Mary's Catholic School, Big Rapids High School and Ferris State University. She was an accomplished golfer, having won the Meceola Golf and Country Club Women's Championship two consecutive years. Mary had a sense of...
Laverne B. Bauer
Sep 7, 2011
LaVerne Bauer, 93, of Big Rapids died September 7, 2011. She was born on July 29, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved as a child with her family to Detroit, Michigan where she graduated from Visitation High School. After receiving her R.N. from Providence School of Nursing, she served as a staff nurse at Providence and Henry Ford Hospitals. She...
Robert "Bob" J. Schoenlein
Sep 4, 2011
Robert "Bob" J. Schoenlein, age 75 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Clare. He was born June 24, 1936 in Saginaw, the son of John and Myrtle (Miholeizeik) Schoenlein. Bob married Joan Lichtenwald in 1957. Together they raised their family in the Saginaw/Birch Run area before moving to Barryton in 1979. Bob enjoyed fixing old cars, riding...
Ronald L. Hildabridle
Sep 2, 2011
Ronald L. Hildabridle, age 71 of Morley, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at his home. He was born September 20, 1939 in Mason, the son of Ernest and Bertha (Lenon) Hildabridle. Ron was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. On January 17, 1959 Ron married Alice Franks in Fowlerville. Together they raised their family in the Webberville...
Marvene Siefer Bezucha
Sep 2, 2011
Marvene Siefer Bezucha, age 88 of Rosebush, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011 at Rosebush Manor. She was born May 8, 1923 in Bremen, IN, the daughter of Marvin and Ardis Siefer. Marvene graduated from Ball State University and taught high school physical education in Logansport, IN. Marvene moved to Madison, WI where she was employed by the Girl Scouts....
Gene W. Thompson
Aug 31, 2011
Gene W. Thompson, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2011 in Alma. He was born June 23, 1935 in Big Rapids, the son of William and Marion (Carr) Thompson. Gene graduated from Big Rapids High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving in the Color Guard. In 1969 Gene married Patricia...
