Philip J. Hatchew
Aug 23, 2007
Philip J. Hatchew, age 73 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Thursday August 23, 2007 at his home. He was born on January 23, 1934 in Big Rapids, to Raymond S. and Gladys (Butler) Hatchew. Phil was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. He married Hilma Olson of Paris, MI on June 26, 1954 and they made their home...
Dale Leroy Vredenburg
Aug 22, 2007
Dale Leroy Vredenburg, Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 22, 2007. He passed away at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village in Grand Rapids at the age of 96. He was born August 28, 1910 near Stanwood to Arthur and Adella (Ribble) Vredenburg. Dale and his wife of 69 years, G. Gayle (Cook), made their home...
Mary E. Kniel
Aug 21, 2007
On August 21, 2007, Mary E. Kniel, age 77 passed away peacefully at her home in Punta Gorda, Florida. She was born just outside of Pontiac on May 16, 1930 the oldest child of Milner and Margaret (Smith) Cook. The family was raised on a dairy farm in Oakland County. Mary was the youngest person in the State of Michigan...
James D. Buffin
Aug 20, 2007
James D. "Jasmo" Buffin, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 20, 2007 at his home, after a battle with cancer. Jim was born December 26, 1950 in Grant Center where he lived his whole life. He was an ace mechanic and welder. Jim loved motorcycling (especially the summer trips), his grandchildren, teasing everyone and having fun. Jim is survived by his...
Michele S. Strom
Aug 18, 2007
Michele S. Strom, age 49 of Big Rapids, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, August 18, 2007. She was born September 27, 1957 in Lansing. Michele graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1975 and her most recent employment had been at Nartron in Reed City. Michele married Peter Strom on December 3, 1988. She was an...
Jeffrey E. Knefely
Aug 17, 2007
Jeffrey E. Knefely, age 42 of Rodney, formerly of the Coloma area, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born October 31, 1964 in St. Joseph, the only child of Jimmie and Dorothy (Maddox) Knefely. Jeff lived most of his life in the Coloma area. He owned and operated Knefely's Carpet Cleaning and...
Fern E. Beutler
Aug 17, 2007
Fern E. Beutler, our beloved, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007, at the age of 88. She is greatly missed. Fern was born February 4, 1919, in Coldwater Twp. to the late Earl and Lena (Sowle) St. John. In January 1946, Fern married Clayton Beutler. They made their home together in Clare, MI before moving to their current home...
Melvin L. Smith
Aug 14, 2007
Melvin L Smith, age 88 of Barryton, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born July 16, 1919 in Logan Township, Michigan to Grover Cleveland "George" and Nellie (Atherton) Smith. Melvin was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during WWII. He was a retiree from Ferris State University...
Everett Griffin
Aug 11, 2007
Everett Edward Griffin Jr., known to several as "Griff" , of Remus passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 11, 2007 at his home at the age of 72. He was born to the late Everett and Iva Mae (Parkins) Griffin on March 10, 1935, in Rochester, MI. As a young man he quit school to help support his family. Griff was...
Robert E. Sharp
Aug 5, 2007
Robert E. Sharp, age 72 of Stanwood passed away Sunday, August 5, 2007 in Big Rapids. He was born October 24, 1934, in Stanwood to Earl and Marvis (Hollenbeck) Sharp. He was married to Nancy L. Totten on January 7, 1984 at Blue Lake. Robert was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He was...
Virginia "Ginny" Sager
Aug 1, 2007
Virginia "Ginny" Sager, age 75, of Morley passed away of cancer on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at her home. She was born December 2, 1931 in Bradner, Ohio. She is the daughter of Martin and Lottie Tyson. In 1950, she married her loving husband, Joseph who survives, also surviving is her daughter, Teresa (Gene) Peterson, of Morley, her grandchildren; Kevin...
Mark Ranshaw
Aug 1, 2007
Mark Duane Ranshaw, age 43 of Barryton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2007 in Ann Arbor with his family at his side. He was born July 10, 1964 in Lansing, MI to Duane and Martha (Kelly) Ranshaw. Mark was a 1983 graduate of Perry High School. Mark was a chauffer for people with special...
James "Paul" Jorgensen
Aug 1, 2007
James "Paul" Jorgensen, age 79 of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2007 surrounded by his adoring and loving family. Paul was born January 14, 1928 in Big Rapids to Einer and Blanche (Borst) Jorgensen. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1946 and then entered the United States Army Air Force, serving in Europe and Africa. Following 2...
Gail Annette Smith
Jul 29, 2007
Gail Annette Smith age 48 of Mt. Pleasant went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 29, 2007 at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. On March 24, 1959 in Lakeview, Michigan Jack and Delores (Root) Smith welcomed a baby girl who was named Gail. The name Gail means "lively" . Gail grew up and was the very essence...
Dolores Worth
Jul 28, 2007
Dolores Marie Worth, age 76 lifelong resident of Chippewa Lake, left us to be with the Good Lord, early Saturday July 28, 2007. She was surrounded by her loving and adoring family and friends. "Dee" was born May 4, 1931 to Edwin and Laura Baker. She graduated from Barryton High School in 1950. Dee was preceded in death by her...
Harold L. Johnson
Jul 25, 2007
Harold L. Johnson, 91, of St. Johns, and formerly of Lansing and Barryton, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at the Hospice House of Lansing. He was born January 16, 1916, in Sheridan Township of Mecosta County, Michigan, to Ray and Elsie (Butcher) Johnson. Harold married Marie Whipple in 1937 and together they made their home in both the Barryton...
Laura Ann Alber
Jul 25, 2007
Laura A. Alber, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born May 1, 1931 in Muskegon to Olaf Alfred and Rose (Minkel) Hansen. She married Glen C. "Pat" Alber Jr. on February 23, 1952 and together they made their home in Big Rapids. Laura was employed as...
Josephine Perman
Jul 18, 2007
Josephine Perman, age 91, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007. She was born February 16, 1916 in Painesdale, MI to Mike and Louise (Milosovich) Yugovich. As a child, Josephine moved to Highland Park. She married Gerald L. Perman on April 16, 1938. Together they made their home in Detroit where Gerald was a Detroit Police officer and he retired as...
Merrill E. Ginnever
Jul 16, 2007
Merrill E. Ginnever, age 77 of Stanwood, formerly of Clyde, Ohio and Malabar, Florida passed away Monday, July 16, 2007. He was born May 28, 1930 in Clyde, Ohio to William and Myrtle (Gilbert) Ginnever. Merrill made his home in Clyde, Ohio the majority of his life. He was employed by the Clyde Public School System and worked at Green...
Conrad R. Johnson
Jul 14, 2007
Conrad R. Johnson, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007. He was born November 30, 1922 in Big Rapids to Wilhelm and Margaret (Zuke) Johnson. Conrad was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Following the service, he returned to Big Rapids and worked as a mechanic for...
