Beverly Lilleen Morris Degood Visser
Apr 21, 2024
Beverly Lilleen Morris, DeGood, Visser age 97 passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born November 24, 1926 the daughter of George and Agnes (Svoboda) Morris. Beverly was a wonderful mother to four girls, she was also a wife, sister and a caring person to her sons-in-law, grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many friends. Beverly was born and raised in...
Jalaine Louise Rondeau
Apr 17, 2024
Jalaine Louise Rondeau, age 94 of Paris, formerly of Jenison, passed away Wednesday April 17, 2024 in Grandville, where she had resided for the past few years. She was born September 29, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Russell and Virjanet (Marlin) West. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Sherry Mercer of Colorado, Laurie and Doug Coeling...
Judy D. Bulson
Apr 17, 2024
Judy D. Bulson, 78, of White Cloud, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024 at Big Rapids Fields Assisted Living following a long illness. Judy was born July 10, 1945 in Hart, to Lowell and Dorothy (Davey) Green and has lived her entire life in White Cloud with the exception of a couple years in California. She was a member...
Kim Barnaby
Apr 12, 2024
Kim E. (Rose) Barnaby, age 68, died peacefully Friday, April 12, 2024 in Big Rapids. She was born October 19, 1955 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Melvin and Ethel Rose. Kim attended Chippewa Hills High School and received her certificate in cosmetology in Grand Rapids. She worked as a seamstress and then operated a small trucking business for over...
Carlton "Carl" D. Boroff
Apr 6, 2024
Carlton "Carl" David Boroff age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. Carl was born February 3, 1943, in Sheridan Township. He graduated from Mecosta High School in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Navy. He honorably served on the U.S.S. Neosho during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While Carl was...
Edward E. Bush
Apr 6, 2024
Edward E. Bush, age 72 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday April 6, 2024. He was born May 1, 1951 in Greenville and raised near Stanwood. Ed graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School and soon after, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam War as a Lance Corporal. Following his honorable discharge Ed held several different...
Larry M. Robinson
Apr 4, 2024
Larry Michael Robinson March 11, 1948 -- April 4, 2024. We mourn your passing and celebrate your life. Larry Michael Robinson ,76, of Hersey, Michigan died on April 4, 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease. He is survived by Willow Skye (Lucas) Robinson, his wife of 54 years; their children Lynnette (Jason) Knapp, Michael (Heather Needham) Robinson; his...
Bernell L. Beemer
Apr 4, 2024
Bernell L. Beemer, age 93 of Rogers Heights, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home. He was born to Theo and Violet (Stevens) Beemer in Lakeview on June 2, 1930. Bernell was raised on a farm and loved farming with his family. He had many jobs over his lifetime. Bernell was a truck driver for Kitsons in Morley...
Kay L. Derby
Apr 1, 2024
Kay Louise Derby, age 56 of Big Rapids, Michigan passed away on April 1, 2024. Kay was born on January 29, 1968 to George Derby and Audrey Orr. She grew up working the family farm, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1986. Kay began attending Ferris State University in 1988 where she received her Associates Degree in Technical...
Robert W. Orweller
Mar 26, 2024
Robert W. "Bob" Orweller, age 89 of Mecosta, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. He was born in St. Johns on April 30, 1934, the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Horn) Orweller. Bob was a 1952 graduate of Rodney B. Wilson High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Bob was...
Shirley Hawkins
Mar 26, 2024
Shirley M. Hawkins, age 88 of Big Rapids formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at The Brook of Big Rapids. She was born in Marshall on February 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Max and Lillian (Emeringer) Robinson. Shirley graduated from Marshall High School then earned her degree as a Registered Nurse from Bronson School of...
Roy D. Cox Jr.
Mar 20, 2024
Roy D. Cox, Jr. age 57 of Reed City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was born September 16, 1966 the son of Dorothy Mae and Roy D. Cox, Sr. both of Reed City. He is survived by; his six children, Heather Cox, Phillip Cox, Ethan Cox all of Big Rapids, Devin Cox,...
Mary Kathryn Darnell
Mar 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mary Kathryn Darnell, at the age of 76. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will forever resonate in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on October 20, 1947, Mary Kay Darnell was a beacon of light in the lives of her family...
Deborah L. Patterson
Mar 19, 2024
Deborah L. "Deb" Patterson, age 68 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with her beloved husband Bob at her side. She was born July 7, 1955 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Dale and Marcella (Moore) Bell. Deb was raised near Bells Corner in Mecosta County and attended Chippewa Hills High School graduating in 1973. Following high...
Paulette L. Detering
Mar 17, 2024
Paulette L. Detering, age 69, formerly of Lansing, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home in Barryton. She was born August 8, 1954 in Bristol, TN, the daughter of Paul and Pearl (Hyatt) Tate. Paulette married Douglas Detering, February of 1972 in Lansing. They raised their family in Lansing before retiring to Barryton in their later years. She...
Austin Tyler Maneke
Mar 16, 2024
Austin Tyler Maneke, known affectionately to all as Austin, entered this world with a spark on July 26, 2002, in the charming city of Augusta, GA. Austin lived a life full of laughter and love until his light became a guiding star when he passed away on March 16, 2024 in Big Rapids, MI due to a vehicle accident. The...
Alger R. Daggett
Mar 7, 2024
Alger Rex Daggett, age 92 of Barryton, MI passed into Glory with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Masonic Pathways of Alma, MI. Al was born in Portland, MI, on July 25, 1931 to Milo Rex and Ruby A. (Pruden) Daggett. When Al was just 14, he found the girl of his dreams, Barbara Jean Smith. They...
Richard Simko
Mar 6, 2024
Richard WD Simko, age 41 of Reed City residing in Barryton, passed away in his home Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born in Big Rapids on November 6, 1982, the son of Richard T. Simko and Debbie Greenfield. Ricky was a 2001 graduate of Reed City High School. He attended ITT Technical Institute earning his Associate Degree in Computer...
Roland Stebbins
Feb 26, 2024
Roland C. Stebbins, age 59, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 26, 2024 in Mecosta. He was born November 11, 1964 in Grand Rapids, the son of Roland and Dorothy (Anderson) Stebbins. Roland was a simple man who enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved to take long bike trips and do word search puzzles. He is survived by his...
Victoria "Vicky" Post
Feb 26, 2024
Victoria "Vicky" Post, age 79, formerly of Stanwood, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Sherman Glen Assisted Living in National City. She was born May 20, 1944, in Evart, the daughter of Milford and Edith (Hodges) Gray. Vicky graduated from Evart High School in 1962. She married Robert Post on February 9, 1963, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in...
