Danika Lynn Hill
Sep 19, 2008
Our bright shining star has gone back to be with our Lord. Danika Lynn Hill who was born on December 18, 2007 in Big Rapids, Michigan passed away on September 19, 2008 at her home in Pontiac. She was the youngest child of Clifford Jr. and Wanda (Butler) Hill. The smiles, strong will and the loving affection of this 9...
Lewis H Anderson
Sep 14, 2008
Lewis H. Anderson, age 86 of Morley, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Grand Rapids. He was born August 22, 1922 in Jennings, MI to Swan J. and Philena P. (Golder) Anderson. He moved to the Leroy area and at a young age left high school to join the Civilian Conservation Corps "CCC" . Lewis returned home to graduate...
Elizabeth Adkins
Sep 11, 2008
Elizabeth Osburn Adkins passed away September 11, 2008 at the age of 94. A daughter of Wilson Dow Osburn and Margaret McLachlan Osburn, she was born in Big Rapids on May 3, 1914. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles W. Adkins; her daughter and son-in-law, Peg and Art Tetzlaff of Big Rapids, her son, Tom of...
Alvin Carl Smith
Sep 6, 2008
Alvin Carl Smith, born October 16, 1938 in Edmore, MI went home to be with his Lord on September 6, 2008 at Medilodge in Rochester Hills, MI at the age of 69 following a prolonged illness. He was a member of the Coldwater Free Methodist Church and Gideons International. He graduated from Remus High School in 1957 and Radio Electronic...
Richard C. Manor
Sep 1, 2008
Richard (Dick) Charles Manor, 81, of Big Rapids, passed Monday, September 1, 2008 at Metron Health Care of Big Rapids. He was born June 21, 1927, in Detroit, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Gagnon) Manor. Following his education, he entered the Army where he served for 15 months in the Philippines. He received an honorable discharge. He attended the...
Donald "Buzz" R. Buzucha
Aug 29, 2008
Donald "Buzz" Bezucha, 91, formerly of Canadian Lakes, MI and Sterling IL, passed away on Friday August 29th at his home in Rosebush, Michigan, (4210 E. Rosebush Rd, Rosebush, MI 48875). He was born April 11, 1917 in Hillsboro, WI to Joseph and Mary Bezucha. Buzz lived in the Sterling, IL area for over 30 years where he worked as...
Shirley May Scott
Aug 25, 2008
Shirley May Scott, age 82 of Stanwood, went to be with the Lord, Monday August 25, 2008. She was born May 3, 1926 in Grand Rapids the daughter of William Sr. and Pearl (Faust) Beals. Shirley was raised in Stanwood and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1943. She married William D. Scott on January 7, 1945. Bill's military...
Ruth B. Turnbull
Aug 17, 2008
Ruth B. Turnbull, age 79, of Weidman, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 26, 1929 in Lake, (Coldwater Township) to Martin and Maggie (Geasler) Boger. In 1949 Ruth started teaching first grade in Lake Station. Ruth continued her education, working towards a Bachelors...
David Michael Whiteside
Aug 3, 2008
David Michael Whiteside, age 43, passed away Sunday, August 03, 2008 at the family home near Big Rapids. He was born December 23, 1964 in Stanwood. David graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School and enlisted in the United States Air force. He was stationed at Scott Air force Base in Illinois with his specialty in Fire Protection. David was a highly...
John S. Mchugh
Aug 3, 2008
John S. McHugh, age 83, lifelong resident of Morley, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008. He was born August 7, 1924 in Morley the only child of John "Bert" and Nora (Donahue) McHugh. John enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged and returned to Morley. John married Anne...
Jacob D. Guerrero
Jul 30, 2008
Jacob D. Guerrero, age 17 of Chippewa Lake passed away, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. He was born November 12, 1990 in Reed City. Jacob attended Big Rapids High School and was looking forward to entering his senior year this fall. He was a very good student and an extraordinary artist. Jacob was well liked by his teachers and fellow students....
Lewis "Jack" Phillips Carman
Jul 26, 2008
Lewis "Jack" P. Carman, age 93 of Mecosta, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at his home with loved ones at his side. He was born on August 2, 1914 in Millbrook Twp. to Earl and Mabel (Phillips) Carman. He graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1933 and worked at Oldsmobile in Lansing. During...
Jerry D. Denslow
Jul 25, 2008
Jerry D. Denslow, age 50 of Willis, TX formerly of Weidman, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was born August 23, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant the oldest son to Willard "Red" and Beverly (Loomis) Denslow. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1975. He loved to golf and enjoyed hunting. Jerry adored his children whom survive him: Angela...
Mary K Edgerly- Gillespie
Jul 24, 2008
Mary K. Edgerly-Gillespie, age 53, of Morley passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at her home. She was born September 25, 1954 in Big Rapids to Max and Meriem (Blanchard) Edgerly. Mary married David A. Gillespie on December 31, 2002 in Morley. She received her Masters Degree from Ferris State University. Mary has been employed as a teacher at Ferris...
Thelma Ruth Dalrymple
Jul 23, 2008
Thelma Ruth Dalrymple, age 46, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at her home with loved ones at her side. She was born June 22, 1962 in Marlette to Elmer and Ruthie (Gross) Sholes. Thelma graduated from Farwell High School and married Douglas A. Dalrymple Sr. of Lake George on April 11, 1981. Together they built their dream home in...
Dorothy Mae Beemer
Jul 21, 2008
Dorothy Mae Beemer age 86, of Canadian Lakes, passed away July 21, 2008. She was born January 11, 1922 in Toronto, Canada to Frank and Mae (Isard) Maxwell. Dorothy married Ronald Beemer on October 7, 1944 in Toronto. They spent most of their married life living in both North Carolina and Michigan. For the last seven years they have lived...
Nelson O. Yanick
Jul 20, 2008
Nelson O. Yanick, 73 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Altercare Nursing Facility in Big Rapids. He was born October 30, 1934 in Oakburn, Manitoba, Canada to Wasyl and Nettie (Stupniski) Yanick. Nelson came to the Detroit area in 1954 and began his apprenticeship training in the Tool & Die industry. He owned and operated Tool...
Floyd J. Tice
Jul 20, 2008
Floyd J. Tice, age 94, of Evart passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at Metron of Belding. Floyd was born October 26, 1913 in Evart near Barryton to Clarence and Gertrude (King) Tice. On September 16, 1953 he married Crystal M. Omans and they made their home in the Lansing area where they raised their family. Although Floyd moved to...
David Westley Pifer
Jul 20, 2008
David W. Pifer, 66 of Stanwood, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Big Rapids. He was born November 12, 1941 in Grand Rapids to Gerald and Bethel (Cook) Pifer. David was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed at Oliver's Products in Grand Rapids, until his failing health ended his career...
Benjamin Franklin Rinkeviczie
Jul 16, 2008
Benjamin F. Rinkeviczie, 90, of Barryton, MI, died Wednesday, July 16 at the VA Hospital in Saginaw, MI. He was born in Rockford, MI January 15, 1918 and lived for many years in Mt. Clemens while serving in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He worked for a while after his military retirement for the City of Mt. Clemens before...
