Alice M. Gilbert
Jul 2, 2007
Alice M. Gilbert, age 89 a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away July 2, 2007. She was born May 10, 1918 in Big Rapids to Michael P. and Alice M. (Fitzgerald) Whalen. Alice married C. Norris Gilbert on May 20, 1939. Together they made their home in Big Rapids where Alice worked for the Schuberg Insurance Agency and later...
Mildred Catherine Weis
Jul 1, 2007
Mildred Catherine (Abel) Weis age 86, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007 in Big Rapids. She was born December 30, 1920 in Mecosta, MI, the daughter of Henry and Emma Abel. She graduated from Mecosta High School, Dickinson Secretarial School in Grand Rapids, and later attended Ferris State College. She worked in Grand Rapids until her marriage in 1942 to...
Joseph C. Hayes
Jun 30, 2007
Joseph C. Hayes, age 68 of Paris, formerly of Ann Arbor, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center following a long illness. He was born September 16, 1938 in Highland Park to Jesse V. and Florence E. (McKinley) Hayes. Joe made his home in the Ann Arbor area most of his life where he owned and...
Irma Erickson
Jun 26, 2007
Irma L. (Gillmore) Erickson age 94 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in Stanwood with loved ones at her side. She was born September 2, 1912 in Mecosta County to Marshall and Hazel (Dailey) Gillmore. On June 28, 1930 she married John "Ole" Erickson in Big Rapids and they made their home in Oak Lawn, Ill. In 1952...
Jack Wesley Bark
Jun 23, 2007
Jack Wesley Bark who brought joy to his family and friends passed away in an automobile accident Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the age of 21. He was born November 10, 1985 to Jack Bark and Kimberly Makela in Mt. Pleasant. Jack was a 2004 graduate from Chippewa Hills High School. He was currently employed by Noble Forestry in Weidman....
Kathryn "Kay" Riessen
Jun 21, 2007
Kathryn "Kay" Riessen, age 79 of Big Rapids passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007 in Grand Rapids. She was born October 30, 1927 in Bay City to James E. and Margaret L. (Lunger) Jenkins. Kay married Melvin Riessen on August 8, 1946. They made their home in Big Rapids for many years, where Kay worked as an operator for Michigan...
Hilma Hatchew
Jun 17, 2007
Hilma "Mem" Hatchew, 72, of Big Rapids passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2007. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Paris, MI to Herman and Hilma (Englund) Olson. After graduating high school she married Philip Hatchew on June 26, 1954 and settled in Big Rapids. Hilma enjoyed her beloved cat, Cleo, antiques, going to yard sales,...
Michael Antoncew
Jun 13, 2007
Michael Richard Antoncew, devoted and loving husband and father, is now wrapped in the Loving arms of our Lord and Savior. He passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the age of 36. Michael married Casey DeRosia on September 15th 2001. Michael was a 1988 graduate of Gaylord High School and graduated in 1995 from Ferris State University. He honorably...
Michael Gerard Waurzyniak
Jun 11, 2007
Michael Gerard Waurzyniak, age 53, of North Charleston S.C., passed away Sunday, June 10th 2007. He was born on September 7th, 1953 in Detroit Michigan to George and Delores (Ochylski) Waurzyniak. Michael retired with honors from the United States Navy. He served in the Persian Gulf War and the 100 Day War in Beirut. Michael is survived by his wife,Gloria...
John G. Delisle
Jun 11, 2007
John G. Delisle, age 71 of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Flint passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1935 in Flint to Roy and Ona (Staley) Delisle. John married Wilma E. Vines on November 24, 1955 in Flint where they resided for many years. John enlisted in the United States Air...
Herbert "Herb" Nicholson
Jun 1, 2007
Herbert G. "Herb" Nicholson, age 73 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2007 at his home. He was born September 10, 1933 near Calumet, Oklahoma to Dexter and Ethel (Graham) Nicholson. Herb was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He was a sergeant during the Korean War, working as an airplane technician and crew chief on...
Trinidad Inosencio
May 31, 2007
Trinidad "Triney" Inosencio, age 81, of Stanwood passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 at his home with his family at his side. He was born June 15, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Anthonio & Catarina (Hernandez) Inosencio. Trinidad was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. He was wounded in Barcelona, Italy and...
Alfred A. Fowler
May 30, 2007
Alfred A. Fowler age 97 of Hersey passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at his home. He was born in Gladwin County on October 15, 1909 the son of Austin and Bessie (Hullinger) Fowler. Alfred married Eleanor Cheney on June 12, 1937 at her parent's house near Ithaca. They made their home near Ashley where he was a farmer as...
Marcella L. Amante
May 30, 2007
Marcella L. Amante, age 84 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center. She was born September 19, 1922 in Grand Rapids, to Theodore and Clara (Cox) Geib. Marcella was a member of the Big Rapids community for over 30 years. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Big Rapids until her failing health...
James Harley
May 25, 2007
James Harley, age 86 of Stanwood, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007. He was born June 29, 1920 in Glasgow, Scotland to Charles and Elizabeth (McKinnie) Harley. James became a naturalized citizen in 1943. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. James had made his home in Mecosta County for nearly twelve years....
Betty Beaton
May 25, 2007
Betty Beaton, age 81 of Stanwood, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. She was born Elizabeth Caroline Lyons on May 19, 1926 to Willard and Elizabeth (Biehler) Lyons on the family farm near Stanwood. Betty had lived in East Lansing where she was an administrative secretary at Michigan State University. She later...
Evelyn R. Nott
May 23, 2007
Evelyn R. Nott, age 92 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Metron of Big Rapids. She was born June 24, 1914 in Nunica to Arthur and Rose (Moninger) Hale. Evelyn graduated from Muskegon High School. Following graduation she moved to Mecosta County with her family, where she met Ernest Nott of Chippewa Lake. They were married...
Alvah "Jr." Metcalf
May 23, 2007
Alvah "Jr." Metcalf, age 83 of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was born May 24, 1923 in Remus to Alvah L. and Jessie Mae (Hetherington) Metcalf. Jr. attended Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. Following the service, Jr. moved...
Geneva Pearl Brady
May 21, 2007
Geneva Pearl (Ramsey) Brady May 2, 1916 "" May 21, 2007 Geneva Brady died May 21, 2007 at age 91 of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Wellington, Kansas on May 2, 1916 to Ernest Clyde and Stella (Spear) Ramsey, but at age 3 moved to Iowa with her family where she graduated Newton (IA) High School in 1934. She...
Connie L. Metcalf
May 21, 2007
Connie L. Metcalf, age 62 of Rodney, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1944 in Lansing to Norton and Virginia (Doan) Blank. Connie is survived by: Her husband, Larry Metcalf of Rodney Daughters: Terry Ann (Todd) Shaw of Lakeview Stephanie Clark of Rodney Heather (Rich) Coby of Howard...
