Minerva Esther Owens
Jul 16, 2010
Minerva E. Owens, age 84, of Lake passed away, unexpectedly following a short illness with Leukemia, on July 16, 2010 at the U of M Medical Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born on June 7, 1926 in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI to Empson and Maude (Hoffman) Bowen. On June 14, 1941 Minerva married Edmund Owens in Weidman and...
Patrick Joseph Gillespie
Jul 14, 2010
Patrick J. Gillespie, age 72, of Mecosta passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born May 28, 1938 in New York, New York, to Patrick J. and Mary (Mooney) Gillespie. Patrick graduated from Westchester Community College in 1960 with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering. On October 10, 1964 he married...
Janet R. Bowman
Jul 7, 2010
(Stanwood) - Janet Rhea Bowman (Ellison) - beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend - was forever relieved of her Earthly suffering on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Janet passed away with her loving family at her side after bravely fighting numerous illnesses and debilitating health problems for many years....
Charles J. "Chuck" Crawford
Jul 5, 2010
Charles J. "Chuck" Crawford, age 94 of Big Rapids, went to be with his Lord Monday, July 5, 2010 He was born January 23, 1916 in Flint the son of Charles and Grace (Butler) Crawford. Chuck graduated from South Haven High School as president of his class. He earned his Bachelors in Education at Western Michigan University attending on a...
Bette Ann Palma Harper
Jul 5, 2010
Bette Ann Palma Harper (Van Butselaar) June 29, 1926 "" July 5, 2010 Bette Harper, a long time resident of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away in her home on July 5, 2010. Bette will be missed by her children; William Ashton Harper, Jr (Rochelle) of Portland, OR, Joseph Alexander Harper (Therese) of Big Rapids, MI, Sarah Catherine Howes (James) of...
Avery R. Russell
Jul 5, 2010
Avery R. Russell, 93 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born on January 23, 1917 in Six Lakes, MI the son of Roy and Hatti (Wood) Russell. Avery graduated from Lakeview High School. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps after serving during WWII in...
Burgess L. Case
Jun 21, 2010
Burgess L. Case, 81, of Barryton (Remus) went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 21, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. He was born on August 12, 1928 in Sheridan, Michigan to Theodore Case Sr. and Pearl (Buxton) Case. Burgess graduated from Barryton High School in 1946 and later attended Ferris College in Big Rapids. Even though...
Glen W. Spedoske
Jun 20, 2010
Glen W. Spedoske, age 83 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born December 5, 1926 in Mecosta Township the son of Frank and Mabel (Andres) Spedoske. Glen married the former Winifred Sharp on January 18, 1947 and they made their home on the family farm where he...
Leatrice E. Britten
Jun 20, 2010
Leatrice E. "Lea" Britten, age 86 of Mecosta, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010. She was born March 19, 1924 in Riverdale, MI the only child of Fred and Neva (Mauterstock) Leiter. Lea is survived by 4 children; Susan (Jack) Lovell of New Port Richey, FL, Terry (Gary) Swier of Mecosta, Candy (Scott) Smith of Mattawan, Pat Britten of Big...
Donald Roy Hazen
Jun 15, 2010
Donald Roy Hazen, born May 6, 1929 in Sandusky Michigan, the oldest son of Roy and Loretta (Mercer) Hazen, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant, Michigan. Donald was a life-long Farmer in Sandusky, Grand Blanc, Shepherd, Eaton Rapids and Barryton, Michigan. Services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010, 12:00 noon at the...
Merle R. Baldwin
Jun 14, 2010
Merle R. Baldwin, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010. He was born October 10, 1929 in Lawton, MI the only child of Frank and Anna Belle (Grace) Baldwin. Merle graduated from Hartford High School in 1948. During high school he joined the Navy reserves and was honorably discharged in 1951. He married the former Betty...
Severin Bert Swanson
Jun 12, 2010
Severin Bert Swanson, 40, of Barryton, MI died on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born April 18, 1970. Severin is survived by his son Severin A. Swanson; his father and mother Shirl and Corinne Swanson; his brother David Swanson and nephew Zachary; his grandmother Inez Swanson; his uncle Sherwin...
Dorothy Jean Perkins
Jun 12, 2010
Dorothy J. Perkins, age 80 of Reed City, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010. She was born October 7, 1929 in Plymouth Township, MI the daughter of Floyd and Bertha (Hazen) Schroeder. Dorothy married Daniel D. Perkins Sr. on February 7, 1948. They made their home and raised their family in Walled Lake, MI, moving to the Reed City area...
Betty Mae Biller
Jun 4, 2010
Betty Mae Biller age 80, of Paris, passed away on June 4, 2010 at her home with loved ones at her side. She was born on July 26, 1929 in Bitely, Michigan to Anthan and Francis (David) Thomas. On February 22, 1947, she married Kenneth R. Biller at her parent's home, in Bitely, with her Uncle Rev. Archie Cross officiating....
Kenneth R. Bowers Sr.
May 31, 2010
Kenneth R. Bowers Sr., age 79 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010 in Grand Rapids. A resident of Mecosta County his entire life, Ken was born July 8, 1930 in Stanwood, the son of James and Jennie (Bice) Bowers. He married Marian Shepard on March 22, 1952 in Big Rapids where the couple made their home until moving...
Norma C. Barnes
May 27, 2010
Norma C. Barnes, age 77 of Remus, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010. She was born May 27, 1933 in Hillsborough County, Florida the daughter of Clyde and Willie (Day) Fletcher. Norma graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1951 in Tampa, Florida. She made her home in Florida for many years. Following the death of her husband, Charles Barnes, Norma...
Robert B. Brown
May 25, 2010
Robert B. Brown, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010. He was born August 8, 1933 in Detroit the son of Irene and Maurice Pominville. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the European Theater. Bob was a cook his entire life. He moved to this area in...
Sarah J. Schroll
May 20, 2010
Sarah Jean Schroll, age 46 of Barryton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 20, 2010 unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on April 15, 1964 to Russell E. and Laura M. (VanConant) Schroll. Collecting knickknacks was Sarah's major hobby. She had several cows, angels and unicorns in her collection....
Steven M. White
May 15, 2010
Steven M. White, age 61 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Big Rapids passed away Saturday May 15, 2010. He was born July 7, 1948 in Lansing the son of Keith and Elaine (Teachout) White. Steven moved to Big Rapids as a child and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1966. He enlisted in the United States Navy. Following boot...
Kevin John Maguire
May 15, 2010
Proud father of three. Loving husband. Devoted grandpa. Honest brother. Kevin John Maguire, 48, passed away unexpectedly from us on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:10 p.m. Kevin, leaves behind his beloved family; loving wife Angie; daughters, Valerie (James Persinger) and Kaylynn; son Edwin; sisters Debbie (Jeff) Mobley and Victoria Jensen; brother, Micky (Tammie) Mooney and only grandson, Jesse; many...
