Cletus R. Sweet
Feb 22, 2009
Cletus R. Sweet, age 75 of Paris, left us long before we were ready to let him go. He died suddenly, Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. Clet was born March 5, 1933 in Barton Township, Newaygo County. He was the son of William and Beulah (Rogers) Sweet. Always an independent spirit; Clet set...
Thomas S. Jankowski Sr.
Feb 16, 2009
Thomas S. Jankowski Sr., age 76, a lifelong resident of the Stanwood community, passed away Monday February 16, 2009 at his home. He was born August 29, 1932 to Casey and Pauline (Fernandez) Jankowski. Tom was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Korean War. Following the service Tom returned to Stanwood and married Bobbie McNees on...
Geraldine Mae Ohls
Feb 13, 2009
Geraldine Mae Ohls, age 86 of Remus entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born on August 21, 1922 in Grand Ledge, MI to Ned and Eva (Smith) Tidd. Geraldine spent the majority of her adult life in Mecosta County where her children were raised. She loved her flowers especially her cactus...
Elaine Joy Bergeon
Feb 13, 2009
Elaine Joy Bergeon, age 87 of Canadian Lakes, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 13, 2009. She was born October 30, 1921 in Royal Oak, MI the daughter of Howard and Ruth (Shannon) Ross. Elaine made her home in Royal Oak where she worked as a customer service representative for Michigan Bell Telephone. Her employment with Michigan Bell brought...
Marvin A. Martin
Feb 11, 2009
Marvin A. Martin, age 77 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born September 15, 1931 in Pewamo, MI the son of Bernard and Anna (Witgen) Martin. Marvin was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He made his home in Morley for many...
Reverend Jack C. Dunn
Feb 8, 2009
Reverend Jack C. Dunn, 72, went to be with the Lord, 10:50 a.m. Sunday, February 8, 2009. He was the son of Jack K. and Rev. Grace (Anger) Dunn of Big Rapids. Pastor Jack was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. He went on to earn certification in furnace maintenance from Ferris State University. Pastor Jack received his ordination...
Rex R Earle
Feb 7, 2009
Rex R. Earle, of Barryton, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the age of 81. He was born March 15, 1927 in Fork Township to Forrest and May (Fleck) Earle. Rex graduated from the Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart, Alice Bonham on June 4, 1945...
Roger "Jeep" R. Daniels
Feb 6, 2009
On February 6, 2009 an Angel came to guide my Love to God- May he rest forever in His everlasting love and care. Roger "Jeep" R. Daniels, age 63 passed away after a long illness. He was born April 8, 1945to Merle and LaVaughn (Lambke) Daniels in Lansing. On September 12, 1962 he married Sally Spaulding in Lansing where they...
Richard E. Worthing
Feb 5, 2009
Richard E. Worthing, age 64, of Mecosta formerly of Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2009 at his home with his beloved wife at his side. He was born August 2, 1944 in Milwakee, WI, to Donald and Dorothy (Bowser) Worthing. When Richard was able he was an avid golfer and loved fishing. He was a simple and grateful man...
Michael L. Byberg
Feb 2, 2009
Michael L. Byberg, age 64 of Lake, formerly of Westland, passed away Monday, February 2. 2009. He was born October 30, 1944 to the late Louis and Bertha (Hough) Byberg. Mike retired from G. M. Powertrain, Willow Run. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; four children, Steven (Rhonda) of Westland, Jeffrey (Sherry) of Westland, Kristin of Midland, and Kerry...
Clyde J. Clark
Jan 31, 2009
Clyde J. Clark went home to be with his Lord on January 31, 2009, at his home in Sears, at the age of 76. He was born May 8, 1932 in Orient Twp., to Alpha and Elsie (McNeilly) Clark Sr. Clyde graduated from the Barryton Agricultural High School in 1950 and briefly attended MSU. On January 22, 1960 he married...
Barbara A. Randle
Jan 26, 2009
Barbara Ann Randle of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of J. Herbert and Ethel (Gray) Wilson, Barbara was born in Purcell, Oklahoma. She met D. Orville Randle while they were students at Oklahoma State University; they were married in 1953. The couple moved to Wisconsin where Orville taught...
Cleo H. Mccaman
Jan 25, 2009
Cleo H. McCaman age 89, of Evart, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 25, 2009 at Metron of Big Rapids where he has resided for the last two years. He was born November 6, 1919 to the late Earl and Hazel (Rettinger) McCaman in Fork Twp., MI. In 1937 Cleo graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. He...
Megan Nichole Depew
Jan 22, 2009
Megan Nichole DePew, age 21 of Stanwood passed away at her home on Thursday, January 22, 2009 with her loving family at her side. She was born May 22, 1987 in Big Rapids to Dennis and Phyllis (Conner) DePew. Megan was a vibrant and healthy girl until the age of six when she was diagnosed with Battens Disease. She was...
Betty M. Anderson
Jan 19, 2009
Betty M. Anderson, age 83 of Morley, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 at her home. She was born July 9, 1925 in Morley to Grant and Mary (Wilcox) Deyo. Betty graduated as president of her class from Morley High School. She married Lewis Anderson on November 23, 1946. Betty and Lewis operated a farm in Morley and the Sinclair...
Milton G. Denslow
Jan 12, 2009
Milton G. Denslow, age 74 of Remus, crossed over on Monday evening, January 12, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Milton was the third son of Milford and Magial (Cullimore) Denslow. He was born June 11, 1934 on the family farm in Remus. The farm was known as the Sunrise Potato Farm and he took pride in his heritage. Milton...
Dale B. Dukes
Jan 10, 2009
Dale B. Dukes, age 87 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Mecosta County Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1921 in Freeport, MI the son of William and Mary (Kidder) Dukes. Dale graduated from Freeport High School in 1939. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the...
Cole Cameron Cook
Jan 7, 2009
Cole Cameron Cook, the two and half month old son of Eric Cook and Jessica Brewer went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on January 7, 2009. He was born October 9, 2008 in Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan Community Hospital. This happy and strong baby loved lying on his dad's chest and will be dearly missed by those that...
Ilene G. Platt
Jan 6, 2009
Ilene Gay (Horton) Platt, age 48 of Morley, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at her home with loved ones at her side. She was born October 19, 1960 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Edward and Clara (Swolveland) Horton. Ilene married Larry W. Platt Sr. on July 16, 1977 in Rockford and they made their home in Grand Rapids...
Inez Louise Brimmer
Jan 4, 2009
Inez Louise Brimmer, age 67, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 9, 1941 in Payne, Ohio the daughter of James and Maxine (Callahan) Miller. Inez married George W. Brimmer on November 3, 1968 in Sidney. She lived most of her life in the Belding and the Ionia areas. Inez had...
