Hiram W. Ripley
Feb 12, 2007
Hiram W. Ripley, age 66, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, February 12, 2007 at Spectrum Health "" Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born September 3, 1940 in Reed City to Jay and Donna (Riggs) Ripley. He married Marilyn A. Edstrom on September 9, 196l in Leroy, MI. Hiram was a member of the Jehovah's Wittnesses Kingdom Hall...
Evelyn Denslow
Feb 12, 2007
Evelyn A. Denslow of Lake passed away Monday, February 12, 2007 at her daughter's home. She was born on the family farm November 26, 1924 to Charles and Mabel (Sisco) Cummings. Evelyn was a 1943 Graduate of the Barryton Agricultural High School. She married Leo Denslow on August 18, 1944 in Barryton. Together they made their home at the farm...
Marjorie Heath Nidiffer
Jan 30, 2007
Marjorie Heath Nidiffer, age 90 of Rodney, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007. She was born April 10, 1916 in Rodney to Bert and Dora (Holsworth) London. Marjorie was the oldest of five children. Her mother died when she was 17 and she helped raise her siblings and was like a second mother to them. Marjorie married and moved to...
Dorothy Tice
Jan 30, 2007
Dorothy Esther Tice, age 88 of Barryton went to be with the Lord, Tuesday January 30, 2007 at her daughter's home. She was born January 6, 1919 in Barryton to Edgar and Cynthia (Squires) Chapman. Dorothy married Dudley V. Tice Jr. Feb. 7, 1937 in Barryton. Together they owned and operated Tice's Barred Rock Farm & Hatchery for years. Dorothy...
Glenn "Turk" Sterling
Jan 30, 2007
Glenn "Turk" Sterling, age 67, of Mecosta, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 in Mt. Pleasant. He was born August 17, 1939 in Big Rapids to Glenn and Laverna (Dexter) Sterling. He married Linda Sue Packard on March 11, 1996 in Mecosta. Glenn was employed at Sterling Construction for several years. Glenn is survived by his wife, Linda of Mecosta...
Frank Scalici
Jan 28, 2007
Frank Scalici, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born December 24, 1926 in Detroit to Joseph and Josephine (Rappa) Scalici. Frank was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific and European Theaters. He married Betty J. Poikey on August 31, 1947 in Warren. In 1967...
Margaret Carroll
Jan 26, 2007
Margaret L. Carroll age 76 of Barryton passed away at her home Friday, January 26, 2007. She was born June 17, 1930 to Alfred and Margaret (Decatur) Hawkins in Evart, Michigan. Margaret married Noble "Bob" Carroll on September 20, 1947 at the Barryton Church of God. She was a caretaker and retired from the State Home in Mt. Pleasant. Margaret...
Wayne A. Johnson
Jan 25, 2007
Wayne A. Johnson, age 62 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at his home. He was born December 31, 1944 in Morton Township the son of George and Lila (Sharp) Johnson. He is survived by: His loving wife Sharon 2 sisters: Illa Cole of Canadian Lakes Ruth Moore of Rodney 3 brothers: Richard (Vicky) Johnson of Canadian...
Ruby Marcell
Jan 23, 2007
Ruby Ruth Marcell age 76 of Remus passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Mid Michigan Community Hospital in Clare. Ruby was born June 26, 1930 in Church Hill, West Virginia to Willard and Velia (Carpenter) McCourt. Ruby was the proud owner of Thomas Wedding Cakes located in Livonia for a number of years. On March 23, 1989 she...
Lulu May Connor
Jan 14, 2007
Lulu May Connor, age 74 of Mecosta, formerly of East Lansing, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007 at home. Survivors include; Son; Nick G. Zervos of Elkhart, IN and a Daughter; Mary Ann (James) Swain of Mecosta. A memorial service is being planned for 2:00 p.m. Saturday February, 17th at The Laingsburg Baptist Church with Pastor Clyde Isham officiating.
Marla Jo Sedine
Jan 8, 2007
Marla Jo Sedine, age 50 of Sand Lake passed away unexpectedly at her home early Monday morning, January 8, 2007. She was born March 31, 1956 in Stanwood, Michigan to Gordon and Helen (Bell) Burden. She was the assistant manager at the Sunshine Fields Day Care Center in Cedar Springs. Marla was the treasurer for the Three Fires Little League....
Timothy M. Alvey
Jan 7, 2007
Timothy M. Alvey, age 48 of Big Rapids passed away Sunday, January 7, 2007 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born September 19, 1958 in Detroit to John and Shirley (Colvin) Alvey. Timothy was a member of Big Rapids Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Timothy is survived by: his loving wife of 27 years, Laura A son: Jonathan...
Patricia L. Potter
Jan 7, 2007
Patricia L. Potter age 79 of Reed City formerly of Barryton passed away Sunday, January 7, 2007 at the Reed City Skilled Nursing Facility. Patricia was born in Barryton on July 23, 1927 to Henry and Agnes (Earle) Westra. She married Franklin R. Potter May 12, 1956 in Barryton. Together they made their home in Battle Creek moving to Barryton...
Dorothy Aasved
Jan 5, 2007
Dorothy A. Aasved age 85, of Sherman City passed away Friday, January 05, 2007 at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 2, 1921 in Flint the daughter of David and Adelaide (Alberg) Berg. Dorothy grew up in Flushing and married the late Fred Graham who passed in 1947. On June 21, 1951 she married...
Robert "Bob" S. Drews
Jan 4, 2007
Robert S. "Bob" Drews, age 68 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids. He was born February 18, 1938 in Osceola County to Christen S. and Lilly Violet (Digman) Drews. Bob was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard. He was an over-the-road truck driver and worked as a heavy...
Ben J. Bradford Sr.
Jan 1, 2007
Ben J. Bradford Sr., age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, January 1, 2007. He was born June 1, 1926 in Grand Rapids to Mike and Margie (Veenstra) Bradford. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy serving during World War II. Following his discharge Ben served as a policeman and firefighter for the City of East Grand...
Jack N. Marlette
Dec 30, 2006
Jack Marlette age 84, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 30, 2006 at his home in Big Rapids. He was born September 25, 1922 in Deerfield Township to Ralph and Myrtle (Chipman) Marlette. Jack was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. For over 50 years, Jack had a long and...
Kathryn J. Kelley
Dec 27, 2006
Mrs. Kathryn J. Kelley, age 78 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 61 years; Calvin Kelley A daughter: Margaret Wellman of Sparta Two sons: Richard (Sharon) Kelley of Howard City Robert (Judy) Kelley of Cedar Springs Five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Two sisters: Barb (Fred) Creighton of Six Lakes Pat...
Andrew Patrias
Dec 25, 2006
Andrew L. Patrias age 76 of Barryton, left to be with the Lord, December 25, 2006after a long battle with heart disease. He was born January 1, 1930 in Dearborn to Lawrence and Christina (Lagner) Patrias. Andrew was a quiet man with a masters hand in creativity. His talents were profound and he could beautify almost any object. He was...
Elaine Davis
Dec 21, 2006
Elaine M. Davis age 85 of Barryton formerly of Fremont, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2006. She was born November 26, 1921 to Frederick and Carrie (Stewart) Woolsey in Ypsilanti, MI. Elaine was very proud that she was part of the Drum and Bugle Corps. of Ypsilanti High School. She married Isaac C. Davis on Sept. 24, 1941 in Northville....
