Rev. Laura Laverne Orchard
Dec 7, 2007
The Reverend Laura L. Orchard, age 80 of Stanwood, went to be with her Lord, Friday, December 7, 2007. She was born November 1, 1927 in Benton, Kentucky to Ermin and Minnie (Grubbs) Myers. Laura graduated from Roseville High School. She married the Reverend Lloyd V. Orchard Sr. on January 10, 1946 at the Parkside Assembly of God Church in...
Gordon "Andy" Acker
Dec 6, 2007
Gordon "Andy" Acker, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007. Andy was born April 6, 1928 to Harold and Emma (Friebel) Acker in the house his father built on his grandfather's property. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1946. Andy joined the National Guards and served in Company E for nine years. He married...
Jorgen Norman Mason
Dec 6, 2007
Please join the family of Jorgen Norman Mason in celebration of a long, prosperous, and productive life thoroughly embedded in the history of Big Rapids! In 1891, Norm's grandparents, Jorgen and Maude Madsen, and his father, Martz, emigrated from Denmark and settled on a forty-acre plot southwest of Big Rapids (off what is now 13 Mile Road). The Madsen farm...
Jack J. Robinson
Dec 5, 2007
Jack J. Robinson, former Mecosta County Drain Commissioner, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007 in Mt. Pleasant at the age of 75. Jack was born July 23, 1932 to Lewis "Crow" and Beatrice (Woodbury) Robinson. He was born and raised in Barryton graduating from the Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1950 as President of the class. Jack was honorably...
James Andy Andrews
Dec 5, 2007
James "Andy" Andrews, age 68 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at his home. He was born December 26, 1938 in Grand Rapids to John and Sadie (Quick) Andrews. Andy enlisted in the United States Air force. He was honorably discharged following 4 years of service in the Korean War. Andy returned from the war and soon began...
Elaine F Van Os
Dec 3, 2007
Elaine F. Van Os, age 86, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 in Fremont. She was born in Flint, Michigan on July 11, 1921 to Earle F. and Bessie Mary (Barnes) Walsh, and spent her childhood in Milford, Michigan. Her maternal grandparents and many relatives lived in the Big Rapids area and the family returned here when...
Ella Mae "Blondie" Vansyckle
Dec 3, 2007
Ella Mae "Blondie" VanSyckle, age 78, of Barryton, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at her home. She was born May 6, 1929 in Chippewa Lake, to William and Effie (Wixon) Norris and a lifelong resident of the area. She married Lewis K. VanSyckle in Grand Rapids, May 9, 1947. Ella was employed by the Mt. Pleasant Center for 20...
Vernondean Don Harper Sr.
Dec 2, 2007
Vernondean Don Harper Sr., age 71 of Morley, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1935 in Woodland, MI to Howard and Minnie (Mills) Harper. Vernondean was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He was a self employed carpenter and had lived...
Grace "Burnedda" Maguire
Dec 1, 2007
Grace "Burnedda" Maguire, age 87 of Paris, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007, at her home. She was born September 8, 1920 in Grand Rapids to James and Wilhelmina (Wiegers) Stocks. Burnedda was a 1938 graduate of Creston High School in Grand Rapids. Burnedda married Forrest D. Maguire on August 26, 1950 in Grand Rapids and they resided in Paris....
James E Aymor
Nov 30, 2007
James E. Aymor, age 66 of Stanwood, passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at his home. He was born September 21, 1941 in Wheatfield Township, Ingham County. Jim was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for Benedict's Manufacturing in Big Rapids for many years. Jim was a member of American Legion...
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...
