Robert Glenwood Balcer
Jul 2, 2006
Robert "Bob" G. Balcer, age 79 of Sears went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 2, 2006 at his home after a short bout of cancer. Bob was born September 26, 1926 in Bloomington, Illinois to John and Anne (Patterson) Balcer. He was honorably discharged from the US Army after WWII. He married Betty Bentley August 22, 1953 in...
Iris D. Crofoot
Jul 1, 2006
Iris Delight Crofoot, age 81, passed away peacefully at home, July 1, 2006. She was born October 13, 1924 in Goodrich, the daughter of Clarence and Zella (Walterhouse) Callesen. Iris married E. Wayne Crofoot on March 13, 1943 in Freesoil, MI and then moved to Middleville to make their home. They raised their family in Barry County until the early...
Fred Johnson
Jun 26, 2006
Frederick J. Johnson born January 8, 1928 in Cadillac, began his eternal healthy life on June 26, 2006 at the age of 78. While surrounded by his family, he went to be with his loved ones waiting for him in heaven. Fred loved living at Tubbs Lake in Mecosta, Michigan after his retirement from General Motors. Fred was preceded in...
Agnes Westra
Jun 25, 2006
Agnes E. Westra, age 102 of Barryton went to be with the Lord, Sunday June 25, 2006 at Spectrum Health Skilled Nursing Care in Reed City. She was born in Saranac December 6, 1903 to Eugene and Daisy (Sargent) Earle. Agnes moved to Barryton with her family when she was twelve. She married Henry J. Westra in Lansing April 17,...
Elmer F. Lackie
Jun 22, 2006
Elmer F. Lackie, age 85, of Lackie's Birch Haven, Barryton passed away unexpectedly, Thursday June 22, 2006 at his home. He was born September 3, 1920 in Isabella County to Elmer A. and Edna (Mason) Lackie. Elmer married Myrtle Seaman on September 7, 1940. They made their home in Isabella County where Elmer began his career as a farmer. They...
Lester Batchelder
Jun 14, 2006
Lester F. Batchelder, age 82 of Reed City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2006. He was born February 2, 1924 in Muskegon to John and Edith (Sapp) Batchelder. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Lester married Beatrice R. Cady August 18, 1973 in Big Rapids. He was...
Faustino Leone
Jun 6, 2006
Faustino Leone aged 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. He was born March 11, 1934 in Rocca Pia, Italy to Fiore and Concetta Maria Grazia Leone. In 1955 Faustino was sponsored by his late Uncle Carl and Aunt Jennie to come the United States to study. He attended Wayne State...
Bonnie L. Blackmer
Jun 3, 2006
Bonnie L. Blackmer, age 61of Barryton, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006 at her home. She was born July 24, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant to Daniel and Margaret (Moore) Earnest. Bonnie married Benjamin Blackmer March 16, 1963. Bonnie had a well rounded working career. She was a nurse's aide and went to beauty school. She enjoyed working alongside her husband...
August H. Bolender Jr.
May 25, 2006
August H. "Gus" Bolender Jr. age 72, of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, May 25, 2006. He was born September 23, 1933 to August H. and Amelia (Heidenreich) Bolender Sr. Gus was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was a journeyman tool and die maker for A.C. Sparkplug in Flint....
Ward L. Grant Jr.
May 8, 2006
Ward L. Grant Jr., age 58, passed away Monday, May 8, 2006 at his home in Stanwood. He was born November 14, 1947 in Muskegon to Ward L. Sr. and Erie Ione (VanOflen) Grant. Ward worked for Chippewa Beverage of Mt. Pleasant for 14 years and previously at the Giant Store in Big Rapids for many years. He is survived...
Dorothy M. Navarre
May 7, 2006
Dorothy Mae Navarre, age 88, formerly of Barryton passed away Sunday, May 7, 2006 in Alma. She was born August 29, 1917 in Coldwater Township to Andrew and Maude (Denslow) Letson. Dorothy graduated from Weidman High School in 1934 and married J. Allen Navarre April 2, 1938. She worked side by side with her husband as bookkeeper and office manager...
Bessie N. Hanson Kingsley
May 6, 2006
Bessie Naomi Hanson Kingsley age 101 died Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Metron of Big Rapids. Bessie was born to William and Mertie Hanson on March 11, 1905. She attended Fifth Ward School and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1922. After high school, she worked for a year, and then married Ike (Irving) Kingsley. Both attended County Normal...
Ronald Vern Kyser
May 2, 2006
Ronald V. Kyser age 81 of Barryton formerly of Brooklyn passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at his home. He was born September 19, 1924 in Brooklyn to Vern and Hazel (Miller) Kyser. Ronald married Barbara Tobias November 2, 1946 in Lansing and they made their home in Brooklyn where they raised their family. Ronald was honorably discharged from...
Herman L. Lehnert
May 2, 2006
Herman Leo Lehnert age 82 of Millington, formerly of Remus went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. He was born March 20, 1924 in Remus to Peter and Clara (Gallinger) Lehnert. Herman was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving in Alaska during WWII. He married Sylvia DeForest and made...
Josephine Ann Saum
Apr 30, 2006
Josephine A. Saum, age 71 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1934 in Muskegon the daughter of Joseph and Petrina (Johnson) LeCompte. She graduated from St. Jean's High School in Muskegon in 1952. She attended Mercy Central School of Nursing, graduating in 1955. Josephine...
Donald L. Cole Jr.
Apr 29, 2006
Donald Lee Cole Jr., age 39, passed away very unexpectedly Saturday, April 29, 2006. He was born May 11, 1966 in Big Rapids. Don was a supervisor in the road construction industry. He had been living and working in Nevada for over 20 years. Don loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He is survived by, His wife Grace,...
John Joseph Ryan Ii
Apr 26, 2006
John Joseph Ryan II - age 40 passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on March 10, 1966. He was a construction supervisor for Harbco Construction Co. in Orlando until his illness. He is survived by his children, Kristi age 12 of Perry, MI, son John Michael...
Cecil Winfield "Win" Land Jr.
Apr 25, 2006
Cecil Winfield "Win" Land Jr., age 66, of Canadian Lakes passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at his home. He was born October 8, 1939 in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii to Cecil and Florence (Trowbridge) Land Sr. Win had a passion for photography, loved sailing, fishing, golfing, animals and nature. He was also one of the founders of the Ohio Institute...
Eloise Moore
Apr 21, 2006
Eloise M. Moore, age 87 of Remus, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. She was born December 12, 1918 in Remus to George and Elva (Shaw) Boyden. Eloise married Albert Moore on October 29, 1938. A devote Lutheran her entire life she was baptized in 1924 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in...
William "Bill" Ohls
Apr 18, 2006
William "Bill" Bruce Ohls, age 41of Barryton entered into rest peacefully at home, Tuesday, April 18, 2006 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer for the last 3 years. He was born in Lakeview on July 24, 1964 to William and Geraldine (Tidd) Ohls. Bill was a self employed painter working mainly in the Jackson area. He really enjoyed hunting...
