Clarence D. Byrne
Sep 22, 2007
Clarence D. Byrne age 64, of Rogers Heights, formerly of Hersey, passed away, Saturday, September 22, 2007. He was born August 22, 1943 in Mason, Michigan to William and Geraldine (Simison) Byrne. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing his love of nature with his family. He is survived by his loving wife Carol of Rogers Heights Three sons: Timothy...
Jessie Gould Freelan
Sep 17, 2007
Jessie Gould Freelan, age 88 of Chippewa Lake, went to be with her Lord, Monday, September 17, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Facility. She was born on the family farm in Elmira, on September 27, 1918, the 11th child of John and Jessie (Holloway) Kobel. Jessie married Clare Gould on October 30, 1936. They made their home in Grand Rapids...
Inez Cecelia Straub
Sep 15, 2007
Inez C. Straub, age 91 of Rodney, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1916 in Big Rapids to John and Selma (Buser) Bechaz. Inez married John Straub and they made their home on a farm near Rodney. As well as raising her family and helping her husband with the farm,...
Kathleen "Audrey" Shafer
Sep 14, 2007
Kathleen F. "Audrey" Shafer, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, September 14th, 2007. She was born November 10, 1920 in Toronto, Canada to Frank and Wilma (Kane) Brain. Kathy came to the United States in 1926. She married Nicholas Shafer on July 23, 1965 and together they made their home in the Detroit area where Nick was a...
Lucille French
Sep 11, 2007
Lucille French, age 82, of Big Rapids passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Big Rapids. She was born January 12, 1925 in Grand Rapids to Peter and Casmira (Novitski) Nausadis. Lucille was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. Lucille Nausadis married George French in Grand Rapids on August 24, 1946. She was honorable discharged from the United States Army...
Carl N. Geasler
Sep 10, 2007
Carl Nahan Geasler, age 98 of Coldwater Twp., passed away Monday, September 10, 2007 at his home with loved ones at his side. He was born February 15, 1909 in Coldwater Twp. to George and Emma (Wagenman) Geasler. Carl lived his entire life in Coldwater Twp. and was active in the Michigan Barn Preservation Network. He surveyed all the barns...
Dixie D. Weaver
Sep 9, 2007
Dixie Dianne Weaver, age 58 of Barryton, passed away September 9, 2007 in Grand Rapids. She was born April 18, 1949 in Charlotte to Albert and Nellie (Johnson) Brandon. Dixie graduated from Charlotte High School. On January 17, 1972 she married Raymond Weaver in Charlotte. She enjoyed watching T.V., crocheting when she was able and the company of her friends....
Martha L. Long
Sep 9, 2007
Martha L. Long, age 91, surrounded by her daughters went home to be with her Lord Sunday, September 9, 2007. She was born September 19, 1915 to Elisha and Laura (Murray) Chopson. Martha graduated from High School and soon after married Donald Long. Together they made their home in Marion where they owned and operated a dairy farm. They raised...
Garry Lee Braden
Sep 6, 2007
Garry L. Braden, age 61 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 06, 2007. He was born October 1, 1945 in Barryton. Garry was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He was employed for General Dynamics and his job took him to many countries. While working in Egypt he met and married Nawal Ramzy. While living in Egypt they...
Delbert H. Sisson
Sep 2, 2007
Delbert H. Sisson, age 83 of Big Rapids passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 at his daughter's home with loved ones at his side. He was born November 14, 1923 in Muskegon to Russell and Bernice (Loss) Sisson. On March 30, 1947 he married Mary Jane Shoff in Detroit. They made their home throughout Michigan beginning in Muskegon, Dearborn, Walled...
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...
