Lula Nora Fortino
Oct 3, 2009
Lula Nora Fortino, age 92 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009. She was born December 13, 1916 in Iliff, Colorado to Camel and Rose (Khoury) Abood. Lula was one of eight children. She spent most of her growing up years in Kearney, Nebraska and was a 1935 graduate of Kearney High School. Lula married James P. Fortino...
William H. Horner
Oct 1, 2009
William H. Horner, age 79 of Lake Mecosta, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Grand Rapids. He was born June 19, 1930 in Hazel Park, the son of Hartley and Millie (Sewell) Horner. Bill retired from MAC Valves Inc. of Wixom 15 years ago, He divided his time between Canadian Lakes and Port Charlotte, Florida during retirement. He is...
Marilyn K. Hoffman
Sep 30, 2009
Marilyn K. Hoffman, age 71 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009. She was born July 20, 1938 in Reed City the daughter of Paul and Marion (Wheaton) Hemmes. Marilyn lived all her married life near Paris. She loved to play Bingo and was a very talented Tri-Chem Embroidery Paints artist. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 52...
Mary Jane Fifield
Sep 26, 2009
Mary J. Fifield, age 71 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 26, 2009. She was born April 12, 1938 in Okemos to Elmer and Letha (Wright) Donaldson. On June 5, 1961 she married Alden "Gene" Fifield and they made their home in Barryton. Mary and her daughter Letha were the first mother/daughter duo to get their diplomas through Chippewa...
Robert T. Fisher
Sep 17, 2009
Robert T. Fisher of Big Rapids formerly of Ann Arbor passed away on September 17, 2009. He was born on December 8, 1922 to Robert D. and Grace R. Fisher in Detroit. Bob was the oldest of four children, who along with his parents preceded him to join the Lord. Bob attended school in Detroit and joined the U. S....
Sue A. Bush
Sep 17, 2009
Sue Alice Bush, age 76 of Barryton passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born August 16, 1933 in Detroit to Walter and Henrietta (Mouch) Buckman. Sue married Harry King on September 2, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas. They made their home in Detroit before moving to Greenville in 1957. In 1979 they moved to...
Herman J. Bacon
Sep 12, 2009
Herman J. Bacon age 97 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born March 29, 1912 in Morley to John and Myrta (Hopkins) Bacon. Herman spent several years in the Detroit area where he worked as a carpenter before moving to Mayville. He enjoyed telling stories of farming in Mayville. For...
Virginia Palmer
Sep 7, 2009
Virginia A. Palmer, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2009. She was born May 18, 1929 in Birch Run, MI the daughter of Frank and Inez Elizabeth (Harrigan) Loviska. She married Charles B. Palmer on March 26, 1946 in Mecosta. They made their home in Greenville for over 35 years where Virginia was employed at Wolverine...
Joseph A. Orweller
Sep 5, 2009
Joseph A. Orweller, age 68 of Barryton, formerly of Ovid, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born July 8, 1941 in St. Johns the son of Joseph W. and Marion A. (Horn) Orweller. Joseph graduated from St. Johns High School. He entered the service and was honorably discharged from the...
Sue Ann Sterling
Sep 5, 2009
Sue Ann Sterling, age 75 of Canadian Lakes passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. She was born February 23, 1934 in Lansing to Howard and Gertrude (Hadden) VanVlerah. Sue married Keith Sterling on September 16, 1950 in Lansing where they made their home before moving to the Mecosta/Canadian Lakes area in 1962. She enjoyed cooking...
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...
