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...
Dorothy Grace Dennis
Mar 31, 2010
Dorothy G. Dennis age 89 was born July 9, 1920 and went to be with the Lord March 31, 2010. Dorothy was the daughter of Clarence and Helene Stewart of Big Rapids. She attended Big Rapids High School and her best subject was Don Dennis the basketball player. She became his wife after graduating and they took on the world...
Elizabeth J. Baker
Mar 27, 2010
Elizabeth J. Baker age 96 of Stanwood went to be with Her Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at her daughter's home on Rose Lake. She was born May 12, 1913 in Marion Co., West Virginia to William C. and Sarah C. (Fraley) Lawlis. Elizabeth graduated from Mannington High School in 1932. On December 7, 1936 she married Harry L....
Michael J. Trzuskot
Mar 25, 2010
Michael J. Trzuskot age 64 of Canadian Lakes formerly Dearborn passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2010. He was born on December 18, 1945 in Dearborn, MI to Joseph and Angeline (Swiantek) Trzuskot. In January of 1964 he graduated from Fordson High School. Mike married Judy M. Lowery of Dearborn on October 14, 1967 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church...
Gordon T. Dolley
Mar 23, 2010
Gordon Thomas Dolley, age 15 of Morley went to be with His Lord on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. He was born January 26, 1995 in Lakeview, Michigan to Joseph Dolley and Michelle Korpal. Gordon was in the 9th grade at Morley Stanwood High School and played freshman football this last season. He was thrilled to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed...
Diane E. Latham
Mar 20, 2010
Diane E. Latham, 64, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her home after fighting a long illness and succumbing in the end to cancer. Diane was born Oct. 2, 1945 to Willard and Naomi (Scott) Beach in Vestaburg, MI. She graduated in 1963 from Vestaburg High School and went to College in Elkhardt,...
Stanley Joseph Kerzmien
Mar 18, 2010
Stanley J. Kerzmien, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born March 21, 1921 in Detroit. Stanley was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He married Evelyn Ballard on May 10, 1958 in Macomb County and they made their...
Raymond L. Hall
Mar 15, 2010
Raymond L. Hall age 83 of Big Rapids, went home to be with his Lord and join his wife Helen on Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born October 26, 1926 in Detroit the son of Edmund and Louise (Deeks) Hall. Raymond was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He...
Scott Alan Waite
Mar 13, 2010
Scott Alan Waite age 50, of Howard City, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the AFC home in Howard City. He was born on February 18, 1960 in Big Rapids to Henry and Agnes (Yarrington) Waite. He enjoyed fellowshipping with Grace Community Church in Howard City and was a music, movie and sports enthusiast. Scott is survived by: his...
Iola B. Cummings
Mar 11, 2010
Iola B. Cummings age 91 of Barryton went home to be with her Lord on March 11, 2010 at Cedar Crest AFC Home in Remus. She was born August 15, 1918 in Fork Twp., MI to Floyd and Anna Mae (Dempsey) VanSyckle. Iola graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1937 where she was a member of the choir,...
Kristine Bergelin Andres
Mar 9, 2010
Kristine Bergelin Andres, 65, a lifetime resident of Big Rapids, died on March 9th, 2010, at home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Kristi was born on April 29th, 1944, in Washington D.C, to John O. and Helena Campbell Bergelin. She graduated from Big Rapids High school in 1962 at the top of her class and continued...
Edward E. Gilman
Mar 7, 2010
"You were a treasure and a blessing for all of us and will be dearly missed." Edward E. Gilman, age 75 of Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 7, 2010. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Garfield Twp., Clare Co., MI to J.B. and Margaret (Phillips) Gilman. Ed graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1953...
Helen "Leora" Townsend-Stone
Mar 4, 2010
Helen "Leora" Townsend-Stone, 92, of Blanchard, MI passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Masonic Home in Alma. She was born on September 30, 1917, in Pittsburg, PA the only child of Milton and Mabel (Morphy) Curtis. She married Lawrence Townsend on December 25, 1934 in Ithaca, MI. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1988. Leora...
Eino A. Leppiaho
Mar 2, 2010
Eino A. Leppiaho, age 85 of Hersey, passed away Tuesday, March 02, 2010. He was born February 27, 1925 in Crystal Falls, MI the son of John and Hilma (Norback) Leppiaho. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air Force serving during World War II in the Asiatic "" Pacific Theater. Eino was a member of American Legion...
Patria Mayoral
Mar 2, 2010
Patria Mayoral, age 89 of White Cloud, passed away Tuesday, March 02, 2010. She was born February 23, 1921 in Yauco, Puerto Rico the daughter of Nicholas and Maria (Ramona) Fraticelli. She married Joaquin Mayoral on January 1, 1949 at the Ascension Church in New York City. They moved to Chicago to make their home and lived there for nearly...
Cynthia K. Engwall
Feb 28, 2010
Cynthia Mary Engwall, 94, of Big Rapids passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Altercare. She was born June 2, 1915 in Big Rapids to Wesley and Iva (Rasmussen) Knisley. Cynthia graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1933 and from Illinois Wesleyan Music School in 1937. She later earned her Master's Degree from the University of Michigan. Cynthia taught...
