Michael M. Foust
Sep 8, 2010
Michael M. Foust, 74 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at Metron Nursing Home, Big Rapids. He was born September 1, 1936 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley D. and Ruth (Partlow) Foust. Michael is survived by his sister, Ruth Foust (Henry) Wayer of Big Rapids as well as his nephew,...
Calvin R. Kelley
Sep 6, 2010
Calvin R. Kelley, age 83 of Cedar Springs, passed away September 6, 2010. He was born on March 26, 1927 to Charles C. and Ivy (Seward) Kelley. Calvin was an avid hunter and fisherman all his life. He enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. He was fondly referred to as the "Bird Man" at Lincoln Square. He especially enjoyed the...
Donn Trites
Sep 4, 2010
Donn Trites, age 58 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids with his family at his side. He was born July 23, 1952 in Kalamazoo and was a 1970 graduate of the Culver Military Academy in Indiana. Donn worked in the automotive industry for a time. He saved every penny...
Linda Marie Gilbert
Sep 3, 2010
Linda Gilbert, a former longtime resident of Big Rapids, passed away on September 3, 2010 surrounded by her family and her dog, Harley. Linda will be greatly missed by her children, Danya Pollaski (Roger) of Oshkosh, WI, Todd Gilbert (Sherri) of Big Rapids, Kirsten Harper (Tom) of San Antonio, TX, and Erin Gilbert of Big Rapids, her grandchildren, Kit, Emy,...
Barton T. Myers
Sep 2, 2010
Barton T. Myers, 90, of Remus passed away September 2, 2010 at Cedar Crest A.F.C. Home. Bart was born on December 14, 1919 in Detroit, MI to Omar and Sylvia (Reese) Myers. He married Jane Self in Detroit on June 19, 1940 and they made their home in the Royal Oak and Detroit areas before moving to Remus 5 years...
Roy Mervin Isanhart
Aug 25, 2010
Roy M. Isanhart age 59 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. He was born on December 7, 1950 to Roy and Donna Isanhart. Roy is survived by his loving children Robert (Becky) Isanhart of Barryton and Jennifer (Patrick) Moore of Roseburg, OR; Five beloved grandchildren whom he was always very proud of and played an important...
Marilyn P. Chart
Aug 20, 2010
Marilyn P. Chart, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010 at Spectrum Health, Blodgett Campus. She was born February 19, 1930 in Big Rapids to Ralph and Myrtle (Chipman) Marlette and attended Big Rapids High School. Marilyn married Ronald Chart on August 10, 1956. They loved traveling the world. Together they visited 137 countries, 5 continents...
Donald G. Saum
Aug 18, 2010
Donald G. Saum, age 77 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010. He was born January 28, 1933 to Glen and Rose (Dufon) Saum of Newaygo. Don graduated from Newaygo High School in 1951. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1956. Don married the former Josephine LeCompte of Muskegon on July...
Donald R. Heemstra
Aug 14, 2010
Donald R. Heemstra, age 85 passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was born July 3, 1925 in Grand Rapids the son of Dorothy (Stapp) and Ralph Heemstra. Don lived and worked in Grand Rapids for many years, moving to the Stanwood area 30 years ago. Don was a member of the Rogers Heights Christian Church. Don is survived by...
Robert "Chief" Frederick Mcquaid
Aug 14, 2010
Robert "Chief" F. McQuaid age 60 of Barryton, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 14, 2010. He was born on September 18, 1949 in Saginaw, MI to Robert H. and Margaret (Heckman) McQuaid. Robert was a former volunteer fireman for several fire departments including the Tribal Fire Dept. in Mt. Pleasant and the Shepherd Fire...
Nelda E. Metcalf
Aug 9, 2010
Nelda E. Metcalf, age 83 of Chippewa Lake, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010 at her sons home in Mecosta. She was born on April 30, 1927 in Grant Twp., Hersey, Michigan to Cecil and Eleanor (Morse) Reed. Nelda graduated from Hersey High School in 1945. On March 14, 1952 she married Duane "Duke" Metcalf in Evart and together...
Terry D. Kirkpatrick
Aug 8, 2010
Terry D. Kirkpatrick, age 62 of Stanwood, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010. He was born December 23, 1947 in Muskegon. Terry owned and operated Terry Kirkpatrick C.P.A. in Big Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann (Adams) Kirkpatrick of Stanwood; 2 daughters, Jennifer (Scott) Biller of Stanwood and Kimberlee (Andrew) Copeland of Bad Axe; 6 grandchildren, Kyle,...
Skip Lee Garner
Aug 7, 2010
Skip Lee Garner, 41, of Sears/Barryton formerly of Grand Rapids passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at his home. He was the only son of Sandra and Chuck Lindeman. Skip was born on November 12, 1968 in Grand Rapids and was currently employed at H & S Die in Walker. Throughout the years Skip came to Barryton on and...
Patrick C. Peterson
Aug 1, 2010
Patrick C. Peterson, age 68 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born August 14, 1941 in Big Rapids the only child of John and Frances (Badard) Peterson. Pat was a farmer his entire life. He owned and operated a farm in Colfax Township, where he raised dairy cows for many...
Carl "Butchie" Marek Jr.
Jul 29, 2010
Carl "Butchie" Marek Jr. age 60 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at his home. He was born April 16, 1950 in Lakeview the son of Carl Sr. and Goldie (Beemer) Marek. Butchie was a lifelong resident of the Stanwood area. He was a "happy-go-lucky" soul who was his mother's "Pride and Joy" and his brother's best "Buddy"...
Shirley M. Mcewan
Jul 25, 2010
Shirley M. (Armstrong) McEwan, age 80, born August 4, 1929 in Lachine, MI, to John and Edna (Mills) Snider, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her home. Shirley married James E. McEwan on June 26, 1982 in Ann Arbor and made their home in Manchester. Shirley retired from GM in Ypsilanti, MI. They traveled for 6 years in their...
Ila L. Garchow
Jul 25, 2010
Ila L. Garchow, age 74 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her home. She was born October 18, 1935 in Mecosta County, the daughter of James and Zelda (Sample) Stockwell. Ila graduated from Barryton High School. She married Delbert Garchow in December of 1953. They made their home in Clare until moving to Chippewa Lake in...
Karen L. Barron
Jul 23, 2010
Karen L. (Jolman) Barron, loving sister, mother and grandmother, age 65 of Barryton, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2010 in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 28, 1945 in Grand Rapids to Gerrit and Helen (Faber) Helmus. Karen is survived by: her children; Dawn (David) Tice of Barryton, Michael (Janet) Jolman of Barryton, a brother, Ron (Sherry) Helmus...
Donna Marian Dague
Jul 21, 2010
Donna Marian Dague, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Clare. She was born on November 7, 1922 in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI to John and Marian (Chapman) Cummings. Donna graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1940 as salutatorian. She attended Lansing Business College and on January 14,...
William J. Couturier
Jul 18, 2010
William J. Couturier, age 84 of Morley, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at his home. He was born September 28, 1925 in Suttons Bay to the late William and Anna (Dropping) Couturier. Bill was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific and European theaters. He married the former Delores Stowe on...
