Holiday Service Of Remembrance
Oct 16, 2024
Please join us for
A Holiday Service of Remembrance
Please come and join us as we share with others in preparation of the upcoming Holiday Season.
It can be a difficult time
with your loved one not present.
Jackie Lindstrom
Oct 16, 2024
Jackie Lindstrom, beloved wife of Charles Lindstrom, and loving mother of Karen Lindstrom and predeceased daughter, Pamela Lindstrom Brodsky, and grandmother of Christine Lindstrom, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. Jackie lived a wonderful Christian life with husband, Chuck, for nearly 65 years. She played in the church bell choir for several years. They were High School sweethearts and...
Bettie Jean Anderson
Oct 12, 2024
Bettie Jean Anderson, age 84 of Stanwood, Michigan passed away on October 12, 2024. She was born July 6, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan to Ward and Helen (Jenks) Daggett. She married David H Anderson on June 18, 1960 and they were married for 63 years until his passing in 2023. Bettie graduated from Lansing Sexton High School in 1958 and...
Walter K. Broadhurst
Oct 11, 2024
Walter Kenneth "Skip" Broadhurst, age 82, of White Cloud, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2024. Born on May 29, 1942, to Frank and Frieda (Muntz) Broadhurst, Skip grew up in Allegan, Michigan, and graduated from Otsego High School in 1960. A long-time member of the Elks, Skip was known as an all-around good guy and a great machinist...
Connie Grimes
Oct 8, 2024
Connie Grimes, 83, of Barryton, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1941, in Mecosta, Michigan, to William "Lyman" and Viola (Mae) Tyler. On January 3, 1986, Connie was united in marriage to Dale Grimes. She dedicated over 30 years to Barryton Elementary, working as a teacher's aide and playground supervisor. Through her years...
Phillip Middleton
Oct 8, 2024
Phillip Brewington Middleton, PhD., 77, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on August 10, 1947, in Rocks, Maryland, to John and Merlissie (Tyson) Middleton, and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Phil was drafted into the United States Army and served his country...
Elaine Eichenberg
Oct 7, 2024
Elaine M. Eichenberg, 82, of Reed City, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Paul and Josephine (Radzik) Kaminski. Elaine grew up on a rural farm as one of six siblings, where she learned the values of hard work and family. She worked as a secretary for several...
William T. Bair
Oct 7, 2024
William (Bill) Thomas Bair, born January 30, 1965, passed away on October 7, 2024, at the age of 59. Born to Robert and Linda (Williams) Bair, William grew up in Reed City, Michigan, and graduated from Reed City High School in 1983. A man of many talents and a love for the outdoors, William was an avid whitetail deer hunter...
Eleanor Burden
Oct 5, 2024
Eleanor Belle Burden (ne Derby) of Morley, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2024, just one day after celebrating her 91st birthday. Born on October 4th, 1933, in Mecosta Township, Eleanor spent her life in Mecosta County, becoming a beloved member of the community and a pillar of her family. Although she has worked various jobs throughout her life,...
Crystal Stormes
Oct 1, 2024
Crystal M. Stormes, 47, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1976, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Michael Stormes and Christine Papiersky. Crystal attended and graduated from Michigan Center Public Schools and lived in the Jackson area for many years before moving to Big Rapids Michigan. Crystal was a dedicated caregiver...
Roger Sova
Oct 1, 2024
Roger Sova, 74, of Harrison, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1950, in Stanwood, the son of Loren and Frances (Alger) Sova. On August 17, 1968, Roger married Cynda Cooley in Big Rapids, where they raised a family together and shared many wonderful years making memories, until Cyndas passing...
Nancy Kassner
Sep 30, 2024
Nancy Ruth Kassner, born July 22, 1948, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 76. Nancy was born in Boston to her parents, Harold Kassner and Anna DiMaggio. She spent her early years in Sylvester, Michigan, before moving to Big Rapids, Michigan, in the 1980s, where she resided for the rest of her life. Nancy dedicated...
Ryder James Chambers
Sep 25, 2024
Ryder James Chambers, 6 months old, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. In his short time with us, Ryder was a precious gift who touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. His beautiful smiles and joyful presence filled every room with warmth and love. Ryder was a fighter, showing immense strength and courage as he stayed with his...
Edward A. Owczarek
Sep 24, 2024
Edward A. Owczarek, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1945, in Diepholz, Germany to Katarzina Danczyszn and Michal Kowalewicz. He lived in Germany with his mom until age 11, when they immigrated to America and settled in Hammond Indiana. Ed attended St. Casimir Middle School...
Gavin Miller
Sep 23, 2024
Gavin Miller, 21, of Rodney, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born on March 10, 2003, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. His parents are Martin and Katie (McMullen) Miller. A 2021 graduate of Chippewa Hills High School, Gavin was a multi-sport athlete, playing football, baseball, and wrestling during his time in school. After graduation, he embraced his...
Nikole Benson
Sep 23, 2024
Nikole M. Benson, age 52, of Big Rapids passed away peacefully on the night of September 23rd, 2024. She was born in Buchanan on July 28, 1972, the daughter of Dennis and Virginia (Willard) Toll. She attended Fitzgerald High School where she found her love for music, motivating her to travel to Bavaria thru Blue lake fine arts camp in...
Julie Randall
Sep 16, 2024
Julie Ann Randall, 57, of Remus, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1967, in Lakeview, Michigan, the daughter of George and Rosemary (Esch) Randall. Julie dedicated much of her adult life to home healthcare, where she showed care for others. Twelve years ago, she bravely fought cancer, and although the road that followed...
Rose Wagner
Sep 15, 2024
Rose Elaine Wagner, 75, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1949, in Piqua, Ohio, to Robert and Mary Webster. Rose spent her career as an aide at Pine Port AIS Home in Big Rapids, where her compassion and dedication to caring for others were felt by both patients and...
Ruth Sajnenkoff
Sep 10, 2024
Ruth Ellen Sajnenkoff, 71, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, on September 10, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ross Edward Momany Jr. and Anna Marie Esch Momany. On February 5, 1973, Ruth married Andrew Sajnenkoff. As the daughter and wife of two career Air Force airmen, Ruth traveled the world, collecting...
Henry Cook
Sep 2, 2024
Henry Cook, 62, of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born on September 19, 1961, in Grand Rapids, he was the beloved son of Melvin and Gloria (Kasper) Cook. On April 18, 1986, Henry married Theresa Covey, beginning a marriage filled with memories. A dedicated lineman by trade, Henry took great pride in his work. Beyond his...
