Cindy Sue Stanley
Nov 7, 2011
Cindy Sue Stanley age 52 of Barryton, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011. She was born on September 16, 1959 in Lakeview, MI to Richard and Helen (Cushman) Ruthruff. Cindy graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1977. Cindy raised her sons in Barryton and enjoyed working for the Chippewa Hills School District as a teacher's aide. Cindy looked...
Gordon W. Rondeau
Nov 7, 2011
Gordon W. Rondeau, age 81 of Paris formerly of Jenison, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born December 13, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the son of Guy and Nora (Fredenburg) Rondeau. Gordon was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Korean War. He was employed by Oliver Machinery 45...
Kreaton Krete Cullimore
Nov 1, 2011
Kreaton "Krete" Cullimore, age 89 of Chippewa Lake formerly of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born February 25, 1922 in Winn, the son of George and Emma (Holloway) Cullimore. Krete graduated from Blanchard High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during World War...
Dorothy I. Arndt
Oct 31, 2011
Dorothy Irene (Conner) Arndt, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Lord Monday evening, October 31, 2011 after a 10 year battle with cancer. Dorothy was a devoted wife and working mother of four children. During her lifetime she was co-owner of the family dairy farm and Tall Pines Campground and...
Dr. Elizabeth "Betsy" A. Brown
Oct 25, 2011
Dr. Elizabeth "Betsy" A. Brown, age 69 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born October 25, 1942 in Plainfield, NJ the daughter of Hobart and Anna (Klein) Duell. Betsy graduated high school in New Jersey. She attended the University of Vermont where she earned her undergraduate degree. Several years later Betsy achieved...
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...
