Arthur V. Mueller
Nov 22, 2009
Arthur V. Mueller, age 89 of Hersey, formerly of Detroit, passed away November 22, 2009. He was born December 31, 1919 in Detroit the son of John and Rose (Berlick) Mueller. Arthur was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air corps, serving during World War II in the European Theater where he was awarded 6 bronze stars and the...
Velma F. Wernette
Nov 22, 2009
Velma F. Wernette, age 96 of Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Remus, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009. She was born June 9, 1913 in Mecosta County the daughter of Edward and Myrtie (Sears) Jarrett. As a 16 year old girl Velma went to live with Vern and Linda Crittenden where she cared for their children and was considered a member...
Odette "Pat" B. Walworth
Nov 18, 2009
Odette B. "Pat" Walworth, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009. She was born September 4, 1921 in Millington the daughter of Frank and Germaine Parker. Pat married Ford C. Walworth on July 26, 1942 in Owasso. They were both avid aviators; while Ford pursued his career as a pilot in the United States Air force,...
Lela Freiberg
Nov 16, 2009
Lela Freiberg, age 97 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. She was born May 22, 1912 in Osceola County to James and Phebe (Truax) Marsh. Lela went to school in LeRoy and Reed City, graduating from Reed City High School in 1929. She then attended and graduated from Davenport Business College in Grand Rapids. Lela married Edward...
Ina C. Christensen
Nov 11, 2009
Ina Christensen, age 100 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at her home. She was born February 18, 1909 in Detroit to Niels Peter and Mathilde (Knudsen) Andersen. Ina was very proud of her Danish Heritage; she had been a member of the Danish Sisterhood Lodge #125 of Detroit since 1927. She enjoyed gardening and working on...
Jayne V. Hampel
Nov 7, 2009
Jayne V. Hampel, age 94, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born September 11, 1915 in Big Rapids to Frank and Fern (Offterdinger) Duffey. She married Lawrence "Stub" Hampel on July 15, 1939 and they had 50 years of joy and happiness together. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1990. She...
Lt. Thomas Henderson
Nov 5, 2009
Lt. Thomas Henderson, age 67, retired, Harper Woods Fire Fighter of 25 years passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born in Detroit, MI on May 7, 1942. Tom was an avid wood worker, hunter and taught hunters safety classes in the Big Rapids area. He is survived by his wife of...
Russell O. Reams
Nov 2, 2009
Russell O. Reams, age 70 of Big Rapids, a popular local artist passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at his home. He was born August 30, 1939 in Manila, Arkansas to Orville and Flora (Hood) Reams. As a young man Russell taught himself to solder and weld. He crafted sculptures from scraps of metal he collected from garbage dumps, automotive...
Luella M. Thomas
Nov 1, 2009
Luella M. Thomas, age 79 of Big Rapids passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Grand Rapids. She was born October 13, 1930 in Barton Township, Newaygo County to Asa and Edith (Essex) Cook. Luella lived most of her life in the Big Rapids area. As a young girl Luella worked at the Linten Department Store in Big Rapids. Later...
Willard "Bill" L. Bongard
Oct 29, 2009
On Thursday, October 29, 2009, Willard Leroy "Bill" Bongard departed his grandson's home to spend eternity with family, friends, and his Lord Jesus. Bill was born February 3, 1912, to George and Nellie (Kellogg) Bongard in the Stanwood house which would later become the home for his own family. On December 9, 1939, Bill married Edna Crandall and for almost...
Peter Mudel
Oct 19, 2009
Peter Mudel, age 84 of Canadian Lakes passed away Monday, October 19, 2009 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born November 8, 1924 in Hamtramck to Peter and Stefania (Solswinska) Mudel Sr. Peter and Ann raised their family in Bloomfield Hills, MI before moving to Canadian Lakes in 1995. He is survived by his...
Joanna Marie Westover
Oct 19, 2009
JoAnna Marie Westover age 22 of Big Rapids passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 19, 2009. She was born December 1, 1986 in Big Rapids the daughter of Daniel L. and Patricia M. (Monica) Westover. A lifelong resident, JoAnna graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2005. She was currently a 4th year student at Ferris State University majoring in food...
George I. Cady
Oct 18, 2009
George Iwrin Cady, age 74 passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 at his home with loved ones at his side. He was born November 21, 1934 in Big Rapids to George and Edna (O'Neil) Cady. George had lived and worked in Big Rapids most all his life, with the exception of a few truck driving jobs that briefly took him...
Jimmie L. Verburg
Oct 16, 2009
Jimmie L. Verburg, age 66 of Stanwood passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 at his home. He was born February 18, 1943 in Grand Rapids the son of Harold and Grada (VanHoven) Verburg. Jimmie learned the skill of plastering from his father and was self employed as a skilled plasterer and drywaller for over 40 years. Jim and his wife...
Stephen Jennings Peter
Oct 15, 2009
Stephen Jennings Peter of Mecosta, Michigan died Thursday, October 15, 2009 in his home after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Kingston, Michigan, May 21, 1940, to Francis and Maxine Peter. Steve was a popular student and a talented professional; he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1963 from Central Michigan University majoring in Mathematics...
Diana L. Shields
Oct 12, 2009
Diana L. Shields, age 57 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 2009. She was born August 7, 1952 in Lansing. She is survived by her life partner, Robin Atkins; her parents, Delbert and Yvonne Mahoney; a sister, Dee (Chris) Hartman; brothers, Patrick (Marsha) Mahoney, Jack (Linda) Mahoney, Jim (Laurie) Mahoney, Jeff Mahoney; nieces and nephews, Michelle Schwarts,...
Travious West
Oct 10, 2009
Travious E. West, age 52 of Barryton formerly of Traverse City passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 30, 1956. Travious was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. He enjoyed golfing and spending time in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Travious is survived by his girlfriend Patricia Chrisman of Barryton. Cremation has taken place...
Montie B. Cherry
Oct 9, 2009
Mr. Montie B. Cherry was born on November 13, 1955 to the late Montie G. Cherry and Eva Welch, he was later adopted at the age of six by his Aunt Helen Rice who raised him. He was preceded in death by a Step-mother Della and two Brothers, Osburn Hinton and Montie Garland Cherry. Montie attended a public school in...
Carmen D. Bean
Oct 9, 2009
Carmen D. Bean, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009. He was born November 14, 1930 in Big Rapids to Carmen R. and Anna (Russell) Bean. Carmen was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He made his home in Greenville for many years, working for Mitchell-Bentley, Ranney Refrigeration and finally at...
Emma Caroline Mock
Oct 6, 2009
Emma Caroline Mock, age 90, died peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2009 at Metron Nursing Home. She faced her illness with amazingly good spirits and was loved by all who cared for her. She was born to Harley P. and Marguerite C. Stevens on September 2, 1919 in Marine City, MI. Emma graduated from Dearborn High School in 1938. Emma...
