Gloria Boyland Reed
May 11, 2010
Canadian Lakes, Mich. "" Gloria Boyland Reed, formerly of the Chicago area and Portage, MI, passed away peacefully at her beloved home in Canadian Lakes, MI on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Gloria was born on April 26, 1939 in Chicago to Alise and James Boyland. She was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois and a member of the...
Lewis Nagy
May 8, 2010
Lewis Nagy, age 93 of Canadian Lakes formerly of the Detroit area, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010. He was born December 20, 1916 in Kato,Pennsylvania, the son of Laszlo and Elizabeth Nagy. Lewis was honorably discharged from the United States Army, serving during World War II. He married the former Irene Harsanyi in 1935 and together they made their...
Juana J. Yeager
May 7, 2010
Juana J. Yeager, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, May 7, 2010. She was born July 8, 1929 in Big Rapids. Survivors include her 2 sons; Thomas (Carol) McHugh of Big Rapids and Robert (Sandra) Yeager of Grant; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way. A graveside service will take place 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9th...
Vickie D. Bauer
May 7, 2010
Vickie D. Bauer, 68 of Weidman passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma. She was born in Weidman on January 23, 1942 to Howard and Neva (Fender) Metcalf. Vickie graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. On November 23, 1963 she married Charles "Fred" Bauer in Midland where they made their home until the late 1970's...
Marilyn J. Sherman
May 5, 2010
Marilyn J. Sherman, age 79 of Barryton, went to be with Her Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 unexpectedly at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born June 25, 1930 in Evart, Michigan to Loren and Gertrude (Clarady) Bartholomew. In 1948 she graduated from Evart High School and shortly thereafter she began working as a nurse for Dr. Palmer in...
Jeaunnetta Evelyn Simons
May 1, 2010
Jeaunnetta Evelyn Simons, aged 89, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on May 1,2010. Jeaunnetta passed at Altercare after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Parkerton, Wyoming on June 2, 1920 to Almon D. and Goldie E. (Munroe) DeGrew. She married Melvin Day in 1937 and later married Frank Simons of Barryton, Mi. in...
Joy S. Abdulla
Apr 29, 2010
Joy S. Abdulla, age 52 of Barryton passed away unexpectedly at her home. Joy was born on October 30, 1957 to Franklin and Elsie (Gorwer) Sheldon in Detroit, MI. She moved to the Barryton area in 1993 where she has lived ever since. Joy enjoyed fishing, her beloved grandchildren and her dogs Titan and Penny who she called "Baby Girl"....
Jeanette Lois Nichols
Apr 28, 2010
Jeanette Lois Nichols, age 71 formerly of Lansing, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at her sons home in Evart. She was born February 10, 1939 in Lansing to Robert "Charles" and Rachel (Arnold) Nichols. Due to the passing of her parents at an early age Jeanette quit school after the 9th grade. She...
Eleanor Weller
Apr 28, 2010
Eleanor Weller, 94, of Big Rapids, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. She was born on August 30, 1915, in Cassian, Wisc. Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Mary Jo) Weller of Lexington Park, Md., and Mark (Laura) Weller of Chippewa Lake; four grandchildren, Wendy (Ralph) Collier of Linden, Va., Thomas (Jamie) Weller Jr. of Long...
Corinna May Belden
Apr 25, 2010
Corinna May Belden age 85 of Barryton passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Skilled Nursing Facility in Reed City. She was born on March 3, 1925 in Chippewa Twp., Mecosta Co., MI to Royal and Laura (Denniston) Hooker. On April 14, 1941 she married George B. Belden in Barryton where they made their home and raised their family....
Ronald B. Beemer
Apr 23, 2010
Ronald Beemer age 86, of Canadian Lakes, passed away Friday April 23, 2010 after a short illness. He was born January 21, 1924 in Dunns Valley, Ontario Canada to Russell and Mary Elizabeth (Pace) Beemer. He served in the Canadian Army and Air Force. Ronald married the former Dorothy Mae Maxwell on October 7, 1944 in Toronto. They spent most...
John C. Fredrick
Apr 20, 2010
John C. Fredrick, age 67 of Muskegon, formerly of Rodney, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his home. He was born April 9, 1943 the son of Clifton and Elizabeth (Bowerman) Fredrick. John lived most of his life in Rodney where he had a varied working career. He loved to work in the soil and operated a dairy farm...
Corey R. Medler
Apr 17, 2010
Corey R. Medler, 38 of Morley, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at home surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1971 to the late Bob and Bonnie Medler. He was the youngest of 4 siblings. He graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1990. His former classmates and friends gave him great...
Vernon F. Steinke
Apr 13, 2010
Vernon F. Steinke, age 83 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010.He was born November 22, 1926 in Morley the son of Fred and Edith (Baker) Steinke. Following High School graduation, Vernon enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after serving during World War II and the Korean War. He was a graduate of Central...
Terri D. Thurston
Apr 11, 2010
On April 11, 2010 Terri Thurston went to be with Jesus after a hard fought battle with brain cancer. She was a wife, mother, teacher, and friend to many. Her gentle spirit and easy laugh were a blessing to all. Terri graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1969. She earned a bachelor's degree from Jordan College. She married her...
Betty L. Near
Apr 10, 2010
Betty L. Near, age 71 of Morley, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born at home on November 3, 1938 near Grand Rapids the daughter of William and Ada (DeZeeuw) Reickard. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Ken Near of Morley; 2 sons; Bill (Cheryl) Harris of Big Rapids,...
Barbara J. Doke
Apr 7, 2010
Barbara J. Doke age 74, of Barryton passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. On June 18, 1935, Barbara was born in Detroit, MI to John and Hazel (Nass) Johnson. She has faithfully served as a councelmember for the Village of Barryton for several years. Barbara is survived by her loving husband William R. Doke...
John R. Degear
Apr 7, 2010
John R. DeGear, age 75 of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born March 26, 1935 in Aetna Township, Mecosta County the son of Arthur and Daisy (Buchanan) DeGear. John began his working career as a lineman and then was made supervisor. He later was the business manager for Local #876 of the I.B.E.W. in Grand Rapids,...
Eleanor London Sterling
Apr 7, 2010
Eleanor London Sterling, age 86 of Big Rapids passed away Wednesday, April 07, 2010 in Big Rapids. She was born August 4, 1923 In Mecosta County to Warren and Opal (Warner) Adams. She was an auxiliary member of Big Rapids Am Vets Post #1941, Big Rapids American Legion Post #98, and Big Rapids Eagles Aerie #2535. Eleanor is survived by...
Betty Elaine Crawford
Apr 2, 2010
Betty Elaine Crawford, age 89 of Big Rapids, went to be with her Lord Friday, April 2, 2010. She was born August 18, 1920 in Traverse City the daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte (Thies) Fouch. Betty graduated from Traverse High School. She married Charles Crawford in 1941. The couple lived in Traverse City until moving to Big Rapids...
