Gerald "Jerry" Wensloff
Jul 19, 2011
Gerald Wensloff, 83, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, in Lansing, Michigan. Jerry was born April 21, 1928, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War, as a Sergeant in the Tank Division. He went on to attend Michigan State University...
Elnora H. Jones
Jul 17, 2011
Elnora "Ellie" H. Jones, age 93 of Mecosta, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at the Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1918 in Carson City, the daughter of Cleo and Mabel (Jackson) Feighner. Ellie graduated from Carson City High School in 1936. She began her working career as a cosmetologist. Ellie became a full time housewife...
Brian E. Newkirk
Jul 12, 2011
Brian E. Newkirk, age 57 of Paris formerly of Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at his home. He was born June 16, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Philip and Patricia (Pfeiffer) Newkirk. Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching football; especially the Wisconsin Badgers and the Green Bay Packers. He lived his life helping others and he...
Aliyea Kaylynn Lee Montecalvo
Jul 10, 2011
Aliyea Kaylynn Lee Montecalvo was the new arrival of Louiseanna Stittsworth (Groh) and Joshua Montecalvo. She was welcomed into their hearts on June 23, 2011 in Flint, Michigan. Aliyea passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2011 after unexpected complications at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. Her birth was highly anticipated by her beloved family. Aliyea is survived by her mother who...
Brent R. Starnes
Jul 3, 2011
Sergeant Brent Richard Starnes, age 23 of Big Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 25, 1988 in Big Rapids to Jack Hendricksen and Laura Starnes. Brent graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2006 where he ran track, cross country and wrestled. He enlisted into the...
Michael William Hopkins
Jul 2, 2011
Michael William Hopkins, age 55, of Barryton formerly of Lansing, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. He was born on March 30, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to William "Bill" and Joyce (Kendall) Hopkins. Mike graduated from Mason High School and had made his home in Lansing until moving to Barryton in 2009. Mike...
Loraine M. Roebuck
Jun 30, 2011
Loraine "Bea" M. Roebuck, age 86 of Rodney, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Tendercare of Wyoming where she has resided the last several years. She was born on July 6, 1924 in Grand Rapids to Howard and Celia (Glisick) Forbush. On September 13, 1947 Bea married Charles E. Roebuck in Grand Rapids. Bea was a member of...
Erwin W. Pennock
Jun 29, 2011
Erwin Wayne Pennock, age 92 of Chippewa Lake and formerly of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the home of his long time companion Patricia Morrett. Mr. Pennock was born December 4, 1918 in Ross Township to Tracey and Emma (Langs) Pennock. He married Lena Carrie Page on June 8, 1938. They made their home in Battle Creek...
Catherine E. Weed
Jun 29, 2011
Catherine "Cathy" E. (Porterfield) Weed, age 60 of Morley, passed into the arms of her waiting savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born May 14, 1951 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Clifford and Vivian (Hamlet) Porterfield. Cathy graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1969. She and Doug Weed were married...
Howard G. Fisher
Jun 27, 2011
Howard G. Fisher, age 87 of Canadian Lakes, MI passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at his home. He was born July 23, 1923 in Inkster, MI the son of James and Anna (Perkins) Fisher. Howard was honorably discharged from the Army after serving during World War II. He loved to golf, enjoyed socializing and was a lifelong member of...
Daniel A. Freiberg
Jun 27, 2011
Daniel Allen Freiberg age 34 of Big Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born on December 6, 1976 in Big Rapids to Robert and Roxann (Cooley) Freiberg. Daniel graduated from Port Huron High School in 1995. He made his home in Port Huron until moving to the Rodney...
Scott A. Cassidy-Boerma
Jun 26, 2011
Scott A. Cassidy-Boerma, age 40 of Holland, formerly of Morley/Big Rapids passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Hospice House of Holland. Scott was born May 19, 1971 in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Morley - Stanwood in 1991. Scott was always interested in farming and began his working career at numerous dairy farms in the area. He later...
Edna M. Bongard
Jun 25, 2011
Edna May (Crandall) Bongard departed earth on June 25, 2011 to go be with her loving Heavenly Father for eternity. She was happily reunited with family and, after 70 years of marriage on earth, once again took the hand of Bill, this time never to part. Born in Stanwood on August 3, 1913, Edna was the daughter of Orlando G....
Mary Ann Stephens
Jun 21, 2011
Mary Ann Stephens, age 77 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She was born March 25, 1934 in Traverse City, the daughter of Joseph Henry and Ione (Fowler) LaMorre. Mary Ann was a very creative person. She was an accomplished seamstress; she painted, she crocheted and she had a passion for beautiful glass that led Mary Ann...
Nancy K. Myers
Jun 18, 2011
Nancy Kay Myers age 73, of Big Rapids passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at her home after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 11, 1937 in Big Rapids to Thomas and Marie (Peepers) Ray. Nancy graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1955. She married Larry W. Myers in 1957 and together they...
Amy Rosabel Rolison
Jun 15, 2011
Amy Rosabel Rolison, 89, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011. She was born October 23, 1921 in Railroad Flats, CA to Amos and Carrie (Forbes) Harmon. Amy worked at a defense plant during World War II, the first Meijer store in Greenville and retired from Ferris State University in food service. She was a member of the...
Randal H. Richards
Jun 13, 2011
Randal H. Richards, age 57 of Stanwood, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011 at his home. He was born December 29, 1953 in Lansing the son of Eli and Grace (Nye) Richards. Randy grew up in Grand Ledge where he graduated from High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving for...
Harry D. Ramsey
Jun 7, 2011
Harry D. Ramsey, age 54 a lifelong resident of Morley, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1957 in Big Rapids, the son of Howard and Lena (Boody) Ramsey. Harry graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1975. He was a dedicated worker for Milbocker and Sons for...
Steven Ray Bull
Jun 2, 2011
Steven Ray Bull, age 42, of Lake Isabella, MI, formerly of the Saginaw and Midland areas passed away unexpectedly at his home late Thursday, June 2, 2011. He was born on August 4, 1968 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Gary Ray and Billie Karen (Sparks) Bull. He was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he...
Glorya A. Miller
May 31, 2011
Glorya A. Miller, age 85 formerly of Lake/Mt. Pleasant passed away at Cedar Crest AFC Home in Remus, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. She was born on December 28, 1925 to James and Florence (Casey) Townsend in Pontiac. Glorya was a good homemaker and was active in cub scouts for Rick and Randy. In 1977 Norman and Glorya moved to...
