John Hinton Burns
May 27, 2009
John Hinton Burns, a long time resident of Reed City and Big Rapids, died peacefully in his sleep on 27 May 2009. He was 79. His wife and children were with him. Many of his life long friends knew him as Jack. John was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in February 1930. A depression era child, he spent his childhood...
Gordon R. Lyons
May 26, 2009
Gordon R. Lyons, age 81, a lifetime resident of Stanwood, went to be with his Maker on Tuesday , May 26, 2009. He was born August 23, 1927, in Altona, MI; the son of John and Marguerite (Bonfoil) Lyons. Gordon was a graduate of Big Rapids High. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, serving on the USS...
Arlene N. Skewes
May 22, 2009
Arlene Nora Skewes, lifelong resident of Barryton went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 22, 2009 at the age of 79. She was born May 20, 1930 in Barryton to Robert and Mary (Vincent) Cummings. Arlene graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1949. She married the late O. Delmar Gieseler and they made their home...
Al Markey
May 21, 2009
Dr.Alex Markey, age 90, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather died peacefully in his home near Big Rapids, Michigan on Thursday evening, May 21st 2009. Born in Hungary, he immigrated to Detroit as a young child with his parents, Alexander and Julia, a sister Charlotte (Steinberger) and a brother Frank, all of whom predeceased him. All three graduated from...
David D. Knoertzer
May 20, 2009
On Wednesday morning, May 20, 2009 David D. Knoertzer of Chippewa Lake passed away at Cadillac Mercy Hospital at the age of 50. He was born Sept. 29, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant to Donald and Delores "Dee" Knoertzer. Dave was raised in Wheeler, MI before moving to Chippewa Lake when he was 8 years old. While enlisted in the United...
Marion O. Maneke
May 18, 2009
Marion O. Maneke, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids. She was born July 25, 1922 in Mecosta County the daughter of Archibald and Florence (Leiter) Malett. Marion graduated from Mecosta High School. She married Arthur A. Maneke on April 12, 1942 in Rodney. Following Arthur's return from serving in...
Nadine M. Counterman
May 17, 2009
Nadine M. Counterman, age 60 of Chippewa Lake passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at her home. She was born February 7, 1949 in Alma to Frank and Elizabeth (Shephard) Domres. Nadine was an avid artist, enjoyed crafting, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Nadine is survived by her...
Ardath L. Jensen
May 15, 2009
Ardath L. Jensen, age 80 of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2009 at her home. She was born October 13, 1928 in Muskegon the daughter of Aaron and Nina (Lovejoy) Ryefield. Ardath graduated from Muskegon High School with an emphasis on business courses. Following graduation she worked for a trucking firm until marrying Laurence...
Barbara L. Groh
May 15, 2009
Barbara L. Groh, age 64 passed away on Friday, May 15, 2009 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. She was born October 20, 1944 in Detroit, to Judson and Bernice (Apsey) Groat. On December 17, 1966 she married Edmound "E.J." Groh in Port Huron. They made their home in Melvin, MI where they raised their family until moving...
Dianne M. Morris
May 10, 2009
Dianne M. Morris age 64 of Paris, passed Sunday, May 10, 2009 at her home. She was born August 1, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Walter and Eileen (Torpey) Faber. She graduated from Beal City High School in 1962. Dianne lived in the Paris area for many years and was passionate about arranging the flowers at St. Anne Catholic...
Joyce A. Sawson
May 9, 2009
Joyce A. Sawson, age 75 of Canadian Lakes, formerly of the Royal Oak area, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 following an accident at home. She was born August 13, 1933 in Troy Township to Edward and Jewel (Edge) Reynolds. Joyce graduated from Royal Oak High School. She made her home in the area and worked as a financial officer...
David F. Lebeck
May 6, 2009
David F. Lebeck, age 79 of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center. He was born October 27, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Violet (Ruhmore) Lebeck. David was a driver for RSVP through the Mecosta County Senior Center and Commission on Aging, the Mecosta County Rod and Gun Club and the American Legion...
Tiffany L. Niergarth
Apr 23, 2009
Tiffany L. Niergarth (Case) age 59 of Barryton, went to be with the Lord, after a long battle with congestive heart failure, on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland with her loving children at her side. She was born on October 15, 1949 to Ted and Phyllis (Boise) Case in Big Rapids. Tiffany graduated from...
James Ronald Meeker
Apr 22, 2009
James R. Meeker, 74, a lifelong resident of the Barryton and Remus areas passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. He was born in Sheridan Twp., Mecosta Co. on August 18, 1934 to Vern and Mary Louise (Mosey) Meeker. Jim graduated from Remus High School. On May 21, 1955 he married Norma Jean...
Harry J. Ellison
Apr 21, 2009
ELLISON - Harry Ellison, age 80, of Stanwood, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, surrounded by his loving family; devoted wife of 60 years, Gladys; and children, Nancy (Larry Medendorp) Kik, Larry (Carol) Ellison, Donna (Bob) Clark, Sue (Ron) Galer, Chris Higley; son-in-law Dan Higley. He was blessed with 11 wonderful grandchildren, and 14 entertaining great-grandchildren. Mr. Ellison is also...
Mae B. Ellenburg
Apr 19, 2009
Mae B. Ellenburg, age 90 of Kenvir, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2009 at her daughters home in Big Rapids, MI. She was born April 13, 1919 in Beckley, West Virginia the daughter of Frank and Ethel Fields. Mae had made her home in Harlan County the majority of her life. She was a faithful follower of the Baptist...
James Lee Clark
Apr 18, 2009
James Lee Clark, age 78, of Remus went home to be with his Lord Saturday, April 18, 2009 with his devoted family at his side. He was born in Lansing, on May 27, 1930 to Arden and Helen (Forgar) Clark. On September 8, 1951 Jim married Ruth E. Haight in Remus. He soon entered the United States Army during the...
Ruth E. Diehm
Apr 13, 2009
Ruth Elizabeth Diehm, age 94 of Remus went home to be with her Lord Monday, April 13, 2009 at Masonic Pathways in Alma. She was born April 5, 1915 in Remus, Michigan to Peter and Bertha (Cook) Diehm. She graduated from Remus High School. Ruth moved to Detroit where she was a comptroller for General Motors. While living in Detroit...
Arlene R. Barrett
Apr 12, 2009
Arlene R. Barrett, age 93 of Stanwood, formerly of Kentwood, passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 at her home. She was born February 25, 1916 in Ritchie County, West Virginia to Bruce and Celesta (Nutter) Kerns. Arlene was a graduate of Cairo High School in West Virginia. She was honorably discharged from United States Army where she served as...
Geraldine "Geri" Mshar
Apr 9, 2009
Geraldine "Geri" Mshar, age 67 of Evart, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2009. She was born July 4, 1941 in Milwaukee, WS. Geri was a lover of nature, children and animals. She had a very tender and generous nature and a fantastic sense of humor. Her family here misses her so badly, but we know that she is rejoicing in...
