Dorothy I. Humphreys
Nov 24, 2007
Dorothy I. Humphreys, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1926 in Big Rapids the daughter of Ira and Johanna (Zimmerman) Gifford. Dorothy graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1944. She attended Olivet College, earning her Bachelors Degree in music. Dorothy married Clarence Humphreys of...
Faye E. Hegle
Nov 24, 2007
Faye E. Hegle, age 75, of Barryton went to be with her Lord, Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Metron of Big Rapids. She was born May 2, 1932 in Lafayette Twp. Gratiot County, Michigan to Carl and Marcella (Trebfelner) Becker. Faye first moved to the area in 1963 and the family opened the Combo Caf in Mecosta. She worked and...
John R. Ellison
Nov 21, 2007
John R. Ellison, age 85 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, November 21, 2007. He was born June 2, 1922 in Corunna, MI to Edward and Anna Marie (Hanson) Ellison. As a child John's family moved to Big Rapids where he grew up and graduated from Big Rapids High School. He married Mae Amanda Long on July...
Maggie J. Boger
Nov 14, 2007
Maggie Josephine Boger, age 109, a lovely and delightful woman, formerly of Lake passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the Medical Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant. She was born January 4, 1898 in Sherman Township to Joseph and Myrtle (Haight) Geasler. As a child she spent nearly 10 years in the UP at a lumber camp moving from there...
Gene L. Ingraham Sr.
Nov 9, 2007
Gene Leon Ingraham Sr., age 67, of Frederic, formerly of Barryton, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007. He was born January 2, 1940 in Stanton the only son of Harris and Leona (Buchholz) Ingraham. Gene was raised by his beloved grandparents and knew them as mom and dad. On June 27, 1970 Gene married Anita Skutt in Owosso and they...
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...
