John Martin
Feb 19, 2024
John Martin, age 90 of Evart, passed peacefully at his home Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born August 15, 1933 in Detroit, the son of Tony and Myrtle (Eldred) Martin. John worked at Chrysler for thirty years. He loved playing cards and reading the Detroit Free Press every night. John was an avid Detroit Lions and Tigers fan and...
Jayne M. Schmidt
Feb 18, 2024
Jayne M. Schmidt, age 62 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly February 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Ironwood on May 24, 1961, the daughter of the late Gordon and Marilyn (Anderson) Baker. Jayne was raised in Crystal Falls and was a 1979 graduate of Forest Park High School. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration...
David Hopp
Feb 9, 2024
David A. Hopp, age 65, peacefully passed away on Friday February 9th, 2024 in his home. Dave was raised in Grand Rapids, one of 5 siblings born to Robert and Marian Hopp. He found his true love and married Tammie in 1983, moving up north to raise their two sons Nathan and Ryan. He was an active and inspiring father...
Elizabeth "Betty" Crow
Feb 7, 2024
Our mother, Elizabeth "Betty" A. Crow, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 after a long and full life. She was born August 26, 1944 in Highland Park, the daughter of Charles and Delphyne (Lozon) Dor. Betty was very loved and will be missed terribly. She was known for her fun, gregarious personality. She is survived by her daughters, Endora Crow...
Arnold "Arnie" Lovelette
Feb 5, 2024
Arnold "Arnie" Lovelette, age 76, died Monday, February 5, 2024 in Grand Rapids. He was born August 17, 1947 in Niles, the son of Arnold and Doris (Miller) Lovelette.Arnie graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1965 and received his Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science from Ferris State University in 1971. He lived in Hillsdale County for many years...
George L. Monty
Jan 31, 2024
George Louis Monty passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2024, with his loving partner, Ovamarie Wood, by his side. George was born on February 13, 1939, in Detroit, MI to Arthur and Marie (Lancial) Monty. After graduating from Denby High School in Detroit, he worked in the manufacturing industry. On September 28, 1963, he married Linda Pomaville and...
Clifford V. S. Reed
Jan 28, 2024
Clifford V. S. "Cliff" Reed (1927-2024) It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Clifford V. S. "Cliff" Reed, of Stanwood, Michigan, on January 28, 2024, at the age of 96 years. Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, on May 16, 1927, he was the cherished son of Montague and Alice (Young) Reed. Cliff...
Timothy I. Montney
Jan 26, 2024
Timothy Irwin Montney (T.I.M.) was born on January 16, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Betty Louise (Hinton) and Clayton Adrian Montney. He was the youngest of nine (9) children. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Clifford, and three sisters, Emma Jane Montney, Mary Ann Kogler and Janet Sue Fitzgerald. He is survived by two brothers, John...
Carol Jack
Jan 26, 2024
Carol A. Jack, age 65, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1958 in Ithaca, the daughter of Verl and Mary (Vincent) Ruthruff. Carol married Leonard Jack on January 7, 1994, with whom she spent the rest of her years. Carol worked for Lutheran Home Services for many...
James Lee Walthorn
Jan 25, 2024
James Lee "Jim" Walthorn, age 67, of Jehnsen Lake, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 25, 2024 after his battle with cancer. He was born in Grand Rapids on September 6, 1956, the son of Henry and Katherine (Doornbos) Walthorn. Jim was a 1974 graduate of Calvin Christian High School. Jim married Diane "Di" Mingerink...
Gary Rasmussen
Jan 23, 2024
Gary Chris Rasmussen Sr., (69), of Big Rapids, Mich., passed away at home on Jan. 23, 2024, due to complications from lung disease. He was born in Big Rapids on June 6, 1954, to Orville and Evelyn Marie (Prim) Rasmussen. He married Rennell Eveland shortly after high school and together they started a family in Big Rapids, having two sons....
Delores Smith
Jan 15, 2024
Delores "Dee" Smith, age 85 of Mecosta, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home. She was born in Lakeview on June 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Dale and Viola (Gunckel) Root. She graduated in 1957 from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. Dee married Jack Smith on March 8, 1958, at Faith United Methodist Church in Barryton....
Gerald "Jerry" H. Covert
Jan 12, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" H. Covert, 84, of Barryton, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born at home in Barryton, MI, on the Covert Farm, on September 27, 1939, the son of Roy and Geneva "Fern" (Adams) Covert. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Barryton Rural Agricultural School. He was employed by Accident Fund of Michigan in Lansing for over...
Philip R. Strong
Jan 11, 2024
Philip R. Strong, age 69 of Barryton, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Meceola Currie Comfort Home in Reed City. He was born in Lowell on July 30, 1954, the son of the late Eddy and Mary (Craw) Strong. Philip graduated from Ada Christian High School in 1971 and then served his country honorably in the United States Marines....
Dennis H. Love
Jan 9, 2024
Dennis H. Love, age 72 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born in Lansing on November 30, 1951, the son of Howard and Joan (Andrus) Love. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Waverly High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. Dennis married Sheryl Fyolek on October 5, 1991, and together...
James "Jim" Humpula
Jan 5, 2024
James "Jim" Humpula, age 58, formerly of Chesaning, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 5, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1965 in Owosso, the son of the late Jerrold and JoAnn Humpula. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, James and Marie Humpula, John and Mary Bolf; special cousins, Robin Daniels and Jason Beckman. He is...
Helen Jewell
Jan 4, 2024
Helen D. Jewell, age 52, formerly of Stanwood, Michigan, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 in St. George, Utah. She was born January 7, 1971 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the daughter of Dennis and Opal (Brumley) Jewell. Helen loved to spend time with family and friends. She could start a conversation with anyone and just adored people, babies and all pets....
Richard L. Walma
Dec 29, 2023
Richard Leroy Walma passed away with his family by his side December 29, 2023 at his home in Stanwood. He was born to John and Lorraine (Levandusky) Walma on January 16, 1948 in Byron Center. Richard was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. He married Karen Barrett on June 28, 1968. Richard and Karen raised their family in Stanwood,...
Susan A. Mclaughlin-Dubridge
Dec 29, 2023
Susan McLaughlin-Dubridge, age 67 of Morley, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at home with her loved ones. She was born May 17, 1956 to Alvin "Dan" and Ada Morden. Susan graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1974. Susan is survived by her husband, Gary Dubridge, and three sons Curtis (Amanda) McLaughlin of Morley, William (Brandi) McLaughlin of Rogers...
Deborah "Deb" Dennis
Dec 27, 2023
Deborah S. "Deb" Dennis, age 66, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home in Mecosta. She was born November 15, 1957 in Clare, the daughter of William and Barbara (Daniels) Dennis. Deb had a passion and love for animals throughout her whole life. She raised many animals and nurtured wildlife back to full health. She enjoyed being outdoors hunting,...
