Kathryn "Katie" Gunn
Sep 2, 2007
Kathryn L. "Katie" Gunn, age 65 of Morley, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 at her home. She was born June 6, 1942 in Uniondale, IN to Roscoe and Maxine (Smith) Rupel. In 1981 Katie married Thomas Gunn. Together they made their home in Morley where they owned and operated Gunn and Sons Excavating. Katie was a member of the...
Rosemond C. Gawne
Sep 2, 2007
Rosemond C. Gawne, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007. She was born April 20, 1917 in Standish to Andrew and Mary (Derusha) Scheid. Rosemond made her home in Reed City for many years she then moved to Hawkins for a time and eventually lived in Big Rapids for over 20 years. Rosemond was retired from...
Donald Eugene Devary
Sep 1, 2007
Donald Eugene DeVary, age 74, was welcomed to heaven, with his family by his side, by the out stretched arms of his loving savior, Saturday, September 1, 2007. Don a devoted and loving husband and father, was born December 26, 1932 to Robert and Ruth DeVary, in Lexington, Kentucky. Don married Reva Haney on June 17, 1950 in Remus, Michigan....
Charles "Chuck" Sheldon
Aug 28, 2007
Charles F. "Chuck" Sheldon, age 75 formally of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 28, 2007. He was born August 13, 1932 in Grand Rapids. Chuck was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. He began his working career as an over the road truck driver. Chuck made his home in Eaton Rapids...
Anna M. Heisordt
Aug 27, 2007
Anna Marie Heisordt, age 76, of Canadian Lakes went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 27, 2007. She was born February 14, 1931 in Detroit to the late John and Anna (White) Miles. For several years Anna lived in the Livonia area until moving to Canadian Lakes in the early 1990's. She was a secretary at Borman's Food and...
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...
