Robert "Bob" J. Bates
May 27, 2011
Robert J. "Bob" Bates, age 75, passed away Friday May 27, 2011 in Ionia. He was born June 5, 1935 in Big Rapids the son of James and Juanita O. "Neta" (Muth) Bates. Bob graduated from Big Rapids High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958 and was honorably discharged. Bob spent his working...
John Thomas Deyoung
May 25, 2011
John "Tom" DeYoung, age 85 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born June 9, 1925 in Columbia, Mo., the son of William and Alta (Snow) DeYoung. Tom was a 1943 graduate of Whitefish Bay High School in Wisconsin. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. While a student...
William "Bill" Buckley
May 23, 2011
William R. "Bill" Buckley, age 62 of Big Rapids, formerly of Lansing, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. He was born August 17, 1948 in Reed City the son of Carl and June (Blake) Buckley. Bill graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1966. He then attended Ferris State University earning his...
Mary Ann Fisher
May 16, 2011
Mary Ann Fisher, age 91 of Paris, MI passed away Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born April 2, 1920 in Belfast, Northern Ireland the daughter of Alexander and Rose (McKinley) Gordon. While in Ireland, Mary Ann met and fell in love with a young World War II Army soldier. They were married on August 3, 1945 in England. Mary...
Velma Mae Parker
May 16, 2011
Velma Mae Parker, age 78 of Lake, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 in Farwell. She was born January 19, 1933 in Sandusky, MI to Delford and Violet (Minnick) Groh. Velma was a faithful member of the Assembly of God Church in Oil City. In her spare time she enjoyed reading her bible. Velma will always be remembered by her...
Brenda Gail Brown
May 12, 2011
Brenda Gail Brown, age 52 of Big Rapids, formerly of Barryton, went to be with her savior after a brief illness, Thursday May 12, 2011. She was born April 1, 1959 in Highland Park, MI the first daughter of Dr. John E. and Dorothy "Dee" (McMahon) Brown. Brenda was raised in Barryton and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School. She...
Wayne W. Taylor
May 12, 2011
Wayne W. Taylor, age 63 of Barryton, passed away at his home Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was born December 1, 1947 in Barryton, the son of Duluth and Yvonne (Kennes). Wayne graduated from the Barryton High School in 1965 and started his college career at Ferris for a year until he was drafted in the United States Army. He...
Ashley M. Cottle
May 11, 2011
Ashley M. (Cole) Cottle, age 22 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. She was born June 24, 1988 in Lakeview, the daughter of Tim and Julie (Evans) Cole. She graduated from Crossroads High School in 2006 and was going to complete her Child Development Associates this summer. Ashley was working...
Philip W. Russell
May 10, 2011
Philip W. Russell, age 66 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Mecosta County Medical Center. He was born February 22, 1945 in Muskegon, the son of William and Ercella (Hull) Russell. Phil graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1963. After graduation he was drafted by the United States Army serving 18 months in Vietnam. Phil was honorably...
Shelby June Megan Finney
May 10, 2011
Shelby June Megan Finney, age 14 of Remus, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Saginaw Covenant Hospital. She was born June 24, 1996 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Mike Finney and Angie (Handy) Tuttle. Shelby was a member of the Barryton Church of Christ her entire life and was very active in the youth group. She enjoyed...
Sylvia Peabody Elliott
May 7, 2011
Sylvia (Peabody) Elliott, of Big Rapids formerly of Ludington, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 under the tender care of Evergreen Terrace and Hospice of West Michigan at the remarkable age of 98. She was born September 19, 1912 in Sunfield, MI to John "Snow" and Susie (Kenyon) Peabody. Sylvia was an active member in the Methodist Church. She was...
H. James "Jim" Ludwick
May 3, 2011
H. James "Jim" Ludwick, age 77 of Croton, formerly of Grand Rapids and Jenison, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Jim; a man of strong faith; felt that we are all on God's time. He believed that your life should reflect the belief that you held. Jim was a teacher for 38 years. He poured his...
Larry Wayne Sutton
Apr 30, 2011
Larry W. Sutton, age 61, of Barryton passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Battle Creek. He was born on May 1, 1949 in Charlevoix, MI to Orin and Elverta (Johnson) Sutton. Larry graduated from Walled Lake High School in. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after sustaining injuries during the Vietnam War. Larry made his...
Meredith Will "Meredy" Totten
Apr 22, 2011
Meredith Will "Meredy" Totten, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011. He was born June 20, 1934 in Big Rapids to Will and Faun (Marvel) Totten. On June 23, 1956 he married Sue Thompson of White Cloud, the daughter of Frank and Jessie Thompson. Meredy worked as an equipment operator for Summerville Construction and Van Ess...
Charles "Tom" Schriner
Apr 21, 2011
Charles "Tom" Schriner, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011 at his home. He was born February 4, 1931 in Defiance, Ohio the son of Victor and Wilhelmina (Weber) Schriner. Tom was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He married Theresa Minck on July 9, 1955. Tom was employed by...
Cyrus R. Jetter
Apr 20, 2011
Cyrus R. Jetter, age 68, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Big Rapids on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born on June 20, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Cyrus C. and Mabel (Haglund) Jetter. Cyrus graduated from Morley High School in 1960. He was a chemical engineer world...
Kristin L. Spires
Apr 17, 2011
Kristin Louise Spires, age 21 of Barryton, never came home the day of May 16, 2010. She was found by her devoted family after exhausting efforts on Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Austin Twp., Big Rapids, MI. Kristin's story and her loss of life, has touched the hearts of many. She was born on June 30, 1989 in Clare, Michigan...
Anne E. Mchugh
Apr 16, 2011
Anne Elizabeth McHugh, age 88 of Morley, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Big Rapids. She was born March 14, 1923 in Big Rapids a first generation American to Baptista and Selma (Buser) Bechaz. Anne married John S. McHugh on June 19, 1948 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Big Rapids. She helped beside her husband John on...
Jamie H. Hawley
Apr 15, 2011
Jamie H. Hawley, age 54 of Sand Lake, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born July 23, 1956 in Grand Rapids the son of Fred and Betty (Woodruff) Hawley. Jamie was raised in Cedar Springs and in 1973 he was deployed by the United States Army to Germany after which he...
Frederick A. Thomas
Apr 14, 2011
Frederick A. Thomas, age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011. He was born May 4, 1928 in Home Township of Newaygo County the son of Joseph and Alice (Curtice) Thomas. Fred married Luella M. Cook on October 18, 1947 and together they made their home in the Big Rapids area where Fred worked most of his...
