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...
Donald J. Kinsler
Feb 27, 2010
Donald J. Kinsler age 39, of Warren formerly of Roseville, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010 unexpectedly at his home. He was born September 14, 1970 in Warren and lived in Roseville the majority of his life. As an adolescent Donny enjoyed dirt bike riding, BMX racing and yearly trips to Cedar Point. Through out the years Donny enjoyed spending...
Carl W. Moore
Feb 25, 2010
Carl W. Moore, age 68 of Morley passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010. He was born April 7, 1941 in Mancelona the son of Benjamin and Eula (Fredrick) Moore. Carl lived the majority of his life in Mecosta County. He had worked several different jobs including the sexton for over 30 area cemeteries; he had been a dairy farmer and...
Charles B. Voss
Feb 24, 2010
Charles Basil Voss, age 90 of Brinton (Lake) went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare. He was born January 18, 1920 to John H. and Tena (Letson) Voss in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI, where he was raised. On December 7, 1941 he married Millie Sheldon and they began...
Richard L. Marion
Feb 24, 2010
Richard "Poncho" Marion, 57, of Morley , passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 4, 1952 in Ypsilanti, the son of Lewis and Eva (Osburn) Marion. Richard was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving in Vietnam as a crew chief, door gunner, and in the military...
Patrick H. Maxwell
Feb 20, 2010
Patrick H. Maxwell age 86, of Big Rapids passed away February 20, 2010 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born on April 1, 1923 to Robert and Alfreda (MacDaniel) Maxwell in Hope Township, MI where he was raised. On June 26, 1943 he married Marcella Bailey in Hope Twp. Before moving to Big Rapids in 2000...
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...
