David Rivera
Nov 8, 2007
David Rivera, age 68 of Rogers Heights, passed away, Thursday, November 8, 2007 in Big Rapigs. He was born December 28, 1938 in Ogden, Utah. He was honorably discharged from the US Navy. David is survived by three sons: Dave, Buddy and Dan, daughter Christina, Four brothers and sisters; Rosi Carrilo, Louisa Barba, Jimmy Ruiz, Ginny Barrela, grandchildren; Steven, Jessica,...
Clayton Beutler
Nov 5, 2007
Clayton H. Beutler, an honorable and well loved man, died on the morning of November 5, 2007, at the age of 92. He was born on December 5, 1914, to Fred and Lura Beutler of rural Weidman, MI. His siblings were Fay, Dorothea and Esther. He was a World War II combat veteran, having served four years in the United...
Lyle A. Simcox
Nov 4, 2007
Lyle Allan Simcox, age 66 of New Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2007 at LaPorte Hospital in LaPorte, IN. Lyle was born June 1, 1941 in Mecosta County to Harold and Carrie (Rose) Simcox. He was a truck driver, driving many times across the country. Lyle was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by; 2 sons: Dale...
Edna W. Leroy
Oct 25, 2007
Edna W. LeRoy, age 96 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007 at her home. She was born September 24, 1911 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Arthur and Winifred (Moss) Payton. Edna was a naturalized citizen, finishing her education in the United States. She married Lawrence Raupp and they made their home in the greater Detroit area. In...
Clare S. Heimbach
Oct 24, 2007
Clare S. Heimbach, age 94 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids. He was born February 14, 1913 in Redding, PA the son of Charles and Mable (Parks) Heimbach. Clare was a 1933 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World...
John Kenny
Oct 24, 2007
John "Jack" Kenny, 75 of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in Lansing. He was born April 5, 1932, in Lansing to Leo and Nellie (Flannery) Kenny. On May 20, 1950, John married Beverly J. Borring in Lansing and together they raised their family. John worked as an inspector at the City of Lansing for over 30 years. After...
Janet F. Atherton
Oct 17, 2007
Janet F. Atherton, age 62, of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Alma, February 20, 1945 to Floyd and Melissa (Meyer) Woodrow. Janet graduated from Alma High School and on March 22, 1969 she married Clair Atherton in Wacousta, Michigan. They made their home in the surrounding area and attended the Grand...
Lyle Leroy Swain
Oct 17, 2007
Our father, Lyle L. Swain, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the age of 83. He was born Septmeber 4, 1924 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Archie and Ethel (Robinson) Swain. Lyle worked for the State of Michigan, Department of Agriculture and retied in 1997 after 32 years of service. He was preceded...
Dr. E. Fred Luthy
Oct 15, 2007
Reverend Dr. E. Fred Luthy went home to be with his Lord on October 15, 2007, at his home in Cedar Springs, following a three-month illness. He was born November 30, 1928 to Ervin F. and Amelia (Tschantz) Luthy in Dover, Ohio. He later moved to Monroe where he met Joyce Myers, his high school sweetheart. They were married November...
Letta J. Maguire Baker
Oct 14, 2007
Letta Jane Maguire Baker, age 97, of Big Rapids, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, October 14, 2007. She was born August 7, 1910, in Hastings, to Dan and Alice (Ecewen) Lake. When she was a young girl her family moved to the Rodney area and she later attended the former Big Rapids High School. On August 30,...
Howard Southworth
Oct 13, 2007
Howard Irwin (Gus) Southworth, age 82, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2007. He was born January 7, 1925 in South Bend Indiana, to Howard I. and Mary Rozela (Shaul) Southworth. Gus graduated from South Bend Central High School, where he was an active participant in sports and played basketball for legendary coach John Wooden. During WWII he...
Eleanor E. Fowler
Oct 11, 2007
Eleanor E. Fowler, age 89, of Hersey passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007, at her home. She was born in Gratiot County, October 19, 1917, to Reuben and Sylvia (Halsey) Cheney. Graduating from Ithaca High School at age 15, Eleanor later received a teaching certificate from Midland County Normal. She married Alfred A. Fowler, June 12, 1937, making their home...
Carl P. Van Os
Oct 8, 2007
Carl P. Van Os, age 81, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, October 8, 2007. He was born in Fremont, Mich., June 31, 1926 to Henry and Jennie (Hoebeke) Van Os. Carl spent his childhood in Wooster, moving to White Cloud as a young man and graduated from White Cloud High School. At age 17 Carl was pleased to go...
Howard E. Brahman
Oct 7, 2007
Howard E. Brahman, age 65 of Paris, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He is survived by his children; Heather (Randy) Parish of Paris, Thaddeus (Jennifer) Brahman of Reed City, Joshua (Amanda) Brahman of Reed City, Aaron Brahman of Paris and Jeremiah (Holly) Hough of Reed City 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
Maxine A. Olson
Oct 5, 2007
Maxine A. Olson, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Friday, October 05, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 16, 1931 in Kalamazoo to Albert and Evelyn (Dee) Olson. Maxine was a very devoted and dedicated member of the Big Rapids Community. She volunteered thousand of hours transporting people in need for...
Dale L. Mitchell
Oct 5, 2007
Dale L. Mitchell, age 58 of Grant Center, passed away unexpectedly Friday October 5, 2007. He was born May 13, 1949 in Big Rapids to Elwood and Doris (Rehkopf) Mitchell. Dale graduated from Reed City High School in 1967. He married Vicki Mateman of Hersey on July 6, 1968. Together Dale and Vicki made their home in Grant Center, the...
William H. Dunn Jr.
Oct 3, 2007
William H. Dunn Jr., age 87, a lifelong resident of Monroe Avenue in Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1920 in Big Rapids the son of William and Edith (Cox) Dunn. Bill was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific...
Jill Marie Dodge
Oct 3, 2007
Jill Marie Dodge, age 45 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 3, 2007. She was born August 28, 1962 in Centerville, IN. Jill married James O. Dodge on the banks of the Pier Marquette River on July 11, 1998. Together they have made their home in the Morley area. Jill is survived by; Her loving husband, Jim of Morley...
Yvonne Curtice Shananaquet Holdman
Oct 2, 2007
Yvonne Curtice Shananaquet Holdman, age 66 of Hersey, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She was born May 2, 1941 in Reed City to Almond and Nettie (Spalo) Curtice. Yvonne will be forever remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother by her devoted family, Daughter, Becky (Rick) Shananaquet of Louisville, KY 3 sons;...
Lovina Haney
Oct 2, 2007
Lovina M. Haney age 93 of Barryton went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at her daughter's home with loved ones at her side. She was born February 4, 1914 to Glenn and Viola (Ranshaw) Bell. She married the late Henry N. Haney January 21, 1942 and they raised their family in Barryton. At age 52 Lovina...
