Elinor M. Griffith Chipman
Feb 19, 2010
Elinor M. Griffith Chipman, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010. She was born April 17, 1921 in Greenville the daughter of William E. & Emma E. (Johnson) Petersen. Elinor graduated from Sheridan High School in 1938. She worked as an inspector at Wolverine Glove Factory, where she met her future husband, Robert Griffith whom she...
Norman E. Macey
Feb 10, 2010
Norman E. Macey, age 91 of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Marquette and Berkley, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He was born June 12, 1918 in Detroit, the son of Leo and Justine (Narkus) Macey. Norman was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He served as a Platoon Sergeant during World War II in the European Theater of Operations,...
James Roger Vanatten
Feb 8, 2010
James Roger VanAtten, 73, of Stanwood, passed away, Monday, Feb. 8th, 2010. He was born in Alma, MI April. 15, 1936, the son of James and Alma (Zinn) VanAtten. He graduated from St. Johns High School. Retired from the Dept. of Correction for the State of Michigan. He served in the US Army and was member of the American Legion....
Violet "Marie" Croad
Feb 7, 2010
Violet "Marie" Croad, age 75 of Barryton (Tubbs Lake) passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Missouri on April 1, 1934. Her family moved to Alma when she was a young woman. She met her husband to be Eugene D. Croad in Alma and they were married on May 9, 1953 in Middleton....
Esther L. Mcguire
Feb 5, 2010
Esther L. McGuire age 64 of Grant Center passed away, Friday, February 5, 2010 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born April 6, 1945 in Brinton (Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co.) to Floyd and Pauline (Sowles) Tower. In 1958 the family moved to Remus where Esther graduated from High School. On June 4, 1966 she...
William "Bill" Fulton Sr.
Feb 5, 2010
William "Bill" Duffy Fulton Sr., 83, died on February 5, 2010 at his home in Paris, MI surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 15, 1926 to the late Arthur and Violet (Patterson) Fulton in Plymouth, MI where he was raised and attended school. Also preceding him in death are two brothers; Arthur and Joseph Fulton. Surviving...
Frank M. Hicks
Feb 2, 2010
Frank M. Hicks, 69 of Big Rapids (Rogers Heights) left this earth to be with his Lord, on the evening of Tuesday February 2, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Hicks was born in Taylorville, Illinois on October 17, 1940 to Frank and Barbara Hicks who preceded him in death. Following High School in Illinois, he enlisted in the...
Donald Orville Randle
Jan 30, 2010
D. Orville Randle, age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, January 30, in Grand Rapids. He was born February 9, 1927 in Oklahoma City the son of Donald M. and Eva Lillian (Craig) Randle. While attending Oklahoma State University, Orville met the former Barbara Ann Wilson and they were married in 1953. They made their home in Tahlequah, OK...
Charles "Chuck" Lee Woodbury
Jan 29, 2010
Charles "Chuck" Lee Woodbury, age 60, of Barryton passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1949 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Harry and Shirley (Ralston) Woodbury. Chuck graduated from Blissfield High School. In 1971 Chuck married Ruthann Evernham in Melbourne, PA. He was retired from the United States Navy and served in...
Ludwig H. Lange
Jan 26, 2010
Ludwig Henry Lange, age 77, of Chippewa Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He was born June 25, 1932 at home in Chippewa Lake to Gertrude (Wilke) and Paul Lange. Lud was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was a proud graduate of Michigan State University...
Dixie L. Britten
Jan 23, 2010
"Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that's how I'll remember each of you. If you can only remember me with tears, then don't remember me at all." Dixie Lee Britten age 59 of Big Rapids passed away Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born on June 29, 1950 to "Bud" and Margaret (Zeller) Hock...
Dr. Robert G. Brown
Jan 22, 2010
Dr. Robert G. Brown, age 71 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 at his home. He was born January 31, 1938 in Cynthiana, OH the son of Walter and Loretta (Campbell) Brown. Robert was honorably discharged from the United States Air force. He was a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. Bob operated his own practice...
Edward "Joe" Vandelinder
Jan 22, 2010
Edward "Joe" Vandelinder, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010. He is survived by his dearly loved wife of nearly 62 years, Wanda; beloved daughter Linda Racine and husband Vern; much loved grandson, Ryan Racine and his wife Erin and great granddaughters, Kenzie, Kady, and Megan. Brothers Ralph "Paul" , his fishing buddy, and Jim survive him,...
Elinor E. Tetzlaff
Jan 20, 2010
Elinor E. Tetzlaff, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at the age of 89. She was born July 15, 1920 in Big Rapids on Osceola Street where she lived with her parents, Otto and Louise (Kaminski) Tetzlaff. Elinor attended St. Peter's Lutheran School and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1939. Elinor worked for...
William K. "Bill" Mclaughlin Jr.
Jan 19, 2010
William K. "Bill" McLaughlin Jr., age 56 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born December 26, 1953 in Buffalo, NY the son of William Sr. and Doris Marie (Pocobello) McLaughlin. Bill earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Buffalo, NY. He moved to...
Mabel Irene Rosander
Jan 19, 2010
Mabel Irene Rosander, age 94 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010. She was born February 24, 1915 in Fountain, MI the daughter of William and Eleanor (Comstock) Tava. She married John E. Rosander on May 9, 1937 in Cadillac. They moved to Big Rapids in 1945 when John opened a Chevrolet dealership on the north side of...
Helen Zinchook
Jan 17, 2010
Helen Zinchook of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Rochester Hills, died Sunday, January 17 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Gwen (Andrew Hojnacki) Ahearn, Laura (Vern) Kors, and Dennis (Kitte Currier) Zinchook. Cherished grandmother of Shannon (deceased) and Laura Ahearn and Drusha and Zoe Zinchook. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Walter, her dear son, Douglas, brothers Michael...
William "Bill" Rex Wehr
Jan 17, 2010
William (Bill) Rex Wehr of Barryton, formerly of Charlotte, age 66, beloved husband of Judy, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his home in Barryton with his loved ones by his side. Bill was born on February 23, 1943 in Charlotte to Rex and Dora (Stanke) Wehr. He was raised in Charlotte and was employed by GM- Fisher Body...
Ruby L. Rogers
Jan 14, 2010
Ruby L. Rogers, age 91 of Barryton passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 in Grand Rapids. She was born June 22, 1918 to Jessie and Waymon (Morgan) Roberson. Ruby lived in Battle Creek before moving to Barryton in 1978. When she was able she was actively involved with the Barryton Seniors. Ruby was an avid reader and conversationalist. She loved...
James "Peter" Barry
Jan 12, 2010
James "Peter" Barry, age 84, of Barryton passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan Community Hospital. He was born March 4, 1925 in Grant, Michigan to Alfred and Estela (Birthfeild) Barry Sr. Peter was a life member of the D.A.V. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy following his service during WWII. In...
