Meagin Lynn Fisher
Oct 17, 2010
Meagin Lynn Fisher went to heaven on October 17, 2010. She will be forever missed by the many members of her loving family, including mom, Miranda Chambless; dad, Jeremy Fisher and big sister, Trinity Chambless. Meagin will be laid to rest with her great-grandmother, Marilynn Lindsey at Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids. There will be a private service for...
Mildred B. Bently-Covert
Oct 13, 2010
Mildred "Millie" Blanche (Paquet-Bentley) Covert, age 77, of Sears/Barryton, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 2, 1933 in Flint, Michigan to George and Anna (Kuchrawy) Paquet. In the mid 1950's Millie made her home in Barryton where she was a waitress at William's Caf for many years...
Ellen Jo Haneline
Oct 12, 2010
Ellen Jo Haneline, age 62, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at home. Ellen was born February 25, 1948 in West Bend, WI, the eldest daughter of Richard and Ethel (Wilke) Bilstein. She graduated from Oakes (ND) High School in 1966 and earned a B.A. from Viterbo University, an M.Ed. from South Dakota State University,...
Christopher D. Mekkes
Oct 11, 2010
Christopher D. Mekkes, age 38 of Mecosta, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at his home. Chris was born January, 30, 1972 in Big Rapids, the son of Donald and Wilma (Eichenberg) Mekkes. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1992. On October 6, 2001 he married Jeanette M. White and they made their home in Mecosta. Chris worked...
James Wilson
Oct 10, 2010
James Wilson, age 69 of Mecosta, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010 at his home on Horsehead Lake. James was born November 13, 1940 in Normal, Illinois, the son of Merle and Helen Wilson. A graduate of Bloomington High School, Jim also attended the University of Wisconsin at Parkside in Kenosha, WI. Jim married Carol Sockett and together raised their...
John J. Faris
Oct 10, 2010
John J. Faris age 52 of Big Rapids, passed away October 10, 2010 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1958 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Carole Faris. John was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was proud to serve his country. He was a GIA grad in gemology and enjoyed coin collecting. If you knew John...
Mary Jean Rarig
Oct 1, 2010
MARY JEAN RARIG nee Hallitt (Baker), born in Flint, Michigan, on March 15, 1926, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010, aged 84. She was the daughter of Chauncey F. and Claribel E. Hallitt nee Judson, wife of (the late) Prof. Lloyd Rarig, and widow of Frederick M. Baker. Surviving her are sons David Stewart Baker and Frederick M. Baker Jr....
Marcus Riedinger
Oct 1, 2010
Marcus "Shorty" Riedinger, age 85 of Paris, formerly of Hart passed away Friday, October 1, 2010. He was born March 18, 1925 in Judson, North Dakota the son of Walter and Cecelia (Braun) Riedinger. Shorty was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. He worked in the construction industry most of his life. He is...
Esther J. Franck
Sep 27, 2010
Esther J. Franck age 93, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Lambertville, MI. She was born on December 17, 1916 in Big Rapids to William and Mertie (Ely) Hanson. Esther attended school in Rockford, Petoskey and Grand Rapids before graduating from Big Rapids High School in 1934. She married...
Teresa Irene Hubbard
Sep 27, 2010
Teresa Irene Hubbard age 48 of Paris passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 27, 2010. She was born February 3, 1962 in Reed City, Michigan to Marshall and Elinore (Wallace) Hemenway. Teresa was raised in Evart and spent the last year and half living with her daughter Kacie in Paris. She is survived by three children, Danielle Hubbard of Big...
Bernard M. Letavish
Sep 25, 2010
Bernard M. Letavish, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away on September 25, 2010 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on May 25, 1929 in Barnesboro, PA to Michael and Elizabeth (Collinash) Letavish. With a one way ticket to Michigan, Bernie moved from his home in Pennsylvania to live with his sister Louise in...
Brian K. Bauman
Sep 23, 2010
Brian K. Bauman, age 53 of Paris, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was born October 28, 1956 in Stanwood the son of Fritz and Georgia (Jorgensen) Bauman. Brian had lived in Mecosta County most of his life. He was a fuser and welder for the pipeline for many years. Brian liked to ride horses, bonfires and being with...
Camilla Ann Hymel
Sep 23, 2010
Camilla Ann Hymel age 85, of Sears passed away at Altercare of Big Rapids on Thursday, September 23, 2010. She was born in Sears, MI on October 19, 1924 to Henry Clay and Tillie (Orn) Cushman. Ann resided in the Sears area the majority of her life moving to Bay City in the mid 1950's and back to Sears in...
Steven Dale Lareva
Sep 22, 2010
Steven Dale Lareva, age 69 of Reed City, passed away peacefully after a courageous three year battle from cancer Wednesday, September 22, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 16, 1941 in Hesperia, Michigan to Earl and Lillian (Peck) Lareva. Steven married Betty Gawne and they made their home near Reed City. In 2004, Steven retired from...
Joseph G. Spedowski
Sep 21, 2010
Joseph G. "Jo Jo" Spedowski, age 40 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 31, 1970 in Big Rapids the son of Joseph and Nancy (Hargett) Spedowski. Jo Jo was a lifelong resident of Big Rapids. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School until 6th grade...
David C. Elliott
Sep 20, 2010
David C. Elliott, of Big Rapids formerly of Ludington, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at the remarkable age of 105. He was born January 10, 1905 in Shiawassee County to Oscar and Ella (Drake) Elliott. David began his working career on the farm where his father was a sharecropper. He later attended business school and took up accounting. David...
Barbara R. Kailing
Sep 18, 2010
Barbara R. Kailing, age 70 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. She was born June 24, 1940 in LaGrange County, Indiana the daughter of Byron and Ruth (McNall) Dietrich; when Barbara was a little girl her family moved to Coldwater, MI. and later to nearby Reading, MI. Barb graduated from Reading High School in 1957 and then...
Dale A. Vaughn
Sep 17, 2010
Dale A. Vaughn age 69, of Big Rapids passed away on Friday, September 17, 2010 at home with his family at his side. He was born on April 16, 1941 in Newaygo County, the son of Earl and Lois (Thebo) Vaughn. Dale married Darlene J. Eveland on December 24, 1960. He was a truck driver and worked for Murphy Brothers...
Eleanor I. Erickson
Sep 16, 2010
Eleanor I. Erickson, age 88 of Morley, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born November 10, 1921 in Austin Township, Mecosta County to Durward and Effie (Peavey) Stout. Eleanor was a lifetime resident of Mecosta County. She drove school bus for the Morley-Stanwood School District for 16 years. Eleanor liked to fish every...
Dorothy Schwamberger
Sep 15, 2010
Dorothy "Sue" Schwamberger, age 88 of Geneseo, New York, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. She was born January 18, 1922 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Minnette (Lytle) Hanna. Sue married Jack Schwamberger in 1944 and they made their home in Geneseo, New York for many years. Sue loved her family, playing bridge with her friends and...
