Sue E. Schuberg
Sep 4, 2009
Sue Ellen Schuberg, age 57 of Big Rapids went to be with her Lord unexpectedly at her home on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. She was born November 30, 1951 in Grand Rapids. Sue is the loving wife of Terry and beloved mother of Holly (Michael) Bartlett of Tinley Park, IL, Paula Schuberg of Grand Rapids, Larry (Lisa) Schuberg of Big...
Byron "Moon" Zuchowski
Aug 30, 2009
Our beloved "Moon" Byron Zuchowski, left us peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30, 2009. He was born August 2, 1929 and grew up in Ironwood, MI. Although he was awarded a full scholarship to play football for Moorhead State University in Minnesota, he choose to serve his country in the Air Force. When he returned, he served as an...
Loren A. Stiles
Aug 21, 2009
Loren A. Stiles, age 85 of Big Rapids, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, August 21, 2009 at his home. He was born May 11, 1924 in Coopersville to Milan and Avice (Buck) Stiles. Loren was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theaters. He worked...
Ruby B. Kirvan
Aug 17, 2009
Ruby Bertha Kirvan, age 98, of Barryton passed away August 17, 2009 in Lakeview. She was born June 19, 1911 in Sherman Twp., Isabella Co., Michigan to Andrew and Cora (Mesler) Lawrence. Ruby was married on June 13, 1930 in Sherman Twp. to Dewey Kirvan, son of William and Miranda (Paddock) Kirvan. They resided in Pontiac, Michigan until they retired...
Manuel Junior Nelson
Aug 2, 2009
Manuel "Junior" Nelson, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his home. He was born August, 5, 1923 in Barryton to Manuel and Jennie (Cook) Nelson. Manuel was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. Following the service he returned to Big Rapids and married Grace A. Baker on June...
Carol Ann Williams
Aug 2, 2009
Carol Ann Williams, age 57 passed away August 2, 2009 at her home in Blanchard. Following her marriage to Elzie Williams on August 6, 1971 she made her home in Lowell before moving to Blanchard in 1990. Carol was an avid bowler at Blanchard Lanes where she made several friends and was part of the W.B.A. She enjoyed picnics, camping,...
Ellen A. Sanger
Aug 1, 2009
Ellen Alberta Sanger age 77 of Evart, formerly of Barryton, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born in Carson City on March 26, 1932 to Carsel and Norabell (Curtis) Dow. Ellen was a dedicated member of the Barryton Rebekah Lodge #77 for numerous years. She enjoyed crafting, bead work, crocheting, ceramics and...
Keith Jack Rose
Jul 30, 2009
Keith J. Rose, age 66 of Mecosta went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 30, 2009. He was born February 19, 1943 in Mundy Township of Genesee County to John and Lucille (Kelley) Rose. Keith grew up in the Lakeview area where he lived for many years and then settled in Mecosta nearly 20 years ago. Keith worked...
John Horvath
Jul 18, 2009
John Horvath, age 82 of Howard City, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born June 14, 1927 in Grand Rapids the son of John and Velma (Lakatos) Horvath. John was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving during World War II. He was employed as a cement contractor. John resided most of his life in Grand Rapids...
Richard J. Bongard
Jul 16, 2009
Richard J. Bongard, age 74 of Jehnsen Lake, went to Cowboy Heaven on Thursday, July 16, 2009. He passed away at his home after losing a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Dick was born July 13, 1935 in Barryton to John and Evelyn (VanSyckle) Bongard. He graduated from Barryton High School and then entered the United States Army. Dick...
Russell M. Brown
Jul 5, 2009
Russell M. Brown, age 92, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at his home in Big Rapids following a brief illness. He was born June 10, 1917 in Gaines Township of Kent County to Alfred and Grace (McKersie) Brown. Russ graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids in 1935. He was a World War II veteran. He joined the...
Gregory Lee Edgerly
Jul 2, 2009
Gregory Lee Edgerly, age 51, of Port St Lucie, Fla, passed away on Thursday July 2nd, 2009, in his home after battling cancer. He was born on November 16, 1957 in Tucson, AZ to Max and Meriem (Blanchard) Edgerly. He married Marilyn (Wilkie) Edgerly on July 19, 1984 in Big Rapids, Michigan. He received his bacholers in Accounting from Ferris...
Marion E. Cowles
Jun 30, 2009
Marion E. Cowles, age 92 of Big Rapids, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2009. She was born March 7, 1917 in Kent County, Mi to George and Amy (Bennett) Wood. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Richard) Chiles of Ocean Springs, MS; 6 sons, Truman (Sharon) Cowles of Grand Rapids, Curtis (Jan) Cowles of...
Aldo Bechaz
Jun 27, 2009
In memory of Aldo Bechaz who died June 27, 2009, at age 84, following a short illness. Aldo was a first-generation American who lived a simple life based on basic values of being honorable, working hard and helping others. His life revolved around his Catholic faith, his love of country and his family. He was born March 25, 1925, to...
Luella Jane Potter
Jun 26, 2009
Luella J. Potter age 75 of Barryton, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at the Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant due to kidney failure. Luella was born at home in Barryton on November 9, 1933 to Henry J. and Agnes E. (Earle) Westra. Luella graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1953. On January 7, 1956 she married Harmon...
James J. Keller
Jun 23, 2009
James J. Keller, age 83 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at his home. He was an honorably discharged veteran serving during World War II. Jim graduated from the University of Illinois, School of Engineering in 1953. He had a very successful career completing electrical and engineering projects all over the world. He is survived by his beloved...
Glen "Gene" Fuller
Jun 16, 2009
Glen "Gene" Fuller, age 85 of Mecosta, formerly of Jonesville, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 16, 2009. He was born May 26, 1924 at home in North Adams to Glenn and Clara (Davis) Fuller. Gene graduated from Litchfield High School in 1943. He married June L. Burnett on May 6, 1945 in Mosherville where the young couple made their first...
Mae Josephine Dexter
Jun 12, 2009
Mae Josephine Dexter, passed away at Reed City Spectrum Nursing Skill Facility on Friday, June 12, 2009. Mae was 89 and was born on August 17, 1919 to Menton and Hazel (Sales) Mesler in Grand Rapids. Mae was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Dexter 26 years ago and her 2 sisters, Margaret and Betty. Mae is survived...
Doris J. Plumton
Jun 9, 2009
Doris J. Plumton, age 78 of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Tendercare in Mt. Pleasant. She was born November 14, 1930 in Chester Twp., Ottawa County the only child of Owen and Lucile (Stockhill) Emmons. She married Malcolm E. "Mac" Plumton on July 3, 1953 at the Barryton Church of Christ. Doris had a variety of jobs...
Albert C. Frost
Jun 9, 2009
Albert C. Frost, age 85, of Barryton passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Schnepp Nursing Facility in St. Louis. He was born February 23, 1924 in Vestaburg to MI and Bertha (Bennett) Frost. Albert retired as a die cast supervisor and moved to the Barryton area over 25 years ago where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Albert is...
