Lena Karola Weld
Dec 26, 2023
Lena K. Weld, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 22, 1943 in Flint, she was raised by Carlton and Eileen (Vida) Washburn in Tampa. Lena was a secretary at Ferris State University for many years. She loved to go on casino trips and watch classic black and white movies....
Irene Florence Schuberg
Dec 21, 2023
Irene F. (Friday) Schuberg, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. By her side was her husband of fifty years Don, her three boys Jeff, Jon & Jeremy, two of her daughters-in-law, Kristin and Christie and three of her grandsons Riley, Ryan, and Austin. Irene was preceded in death by father Fred Friday, mother Irene (Bovee)...
Jack E. Smith
Dec 18, 2023
Jack E. Smith age 88, a lifelong resident of Mecosta, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, with his wife Delores by his side. He was born March 6, 1935, the son of the late Earl and Bernice Smith. Jack was a 1954 graduate of Mecosta High School and later honorably served his country in the United States Army. He married...
Judith K. Manting
Dec 15, 2023
Judith "Judy" K. Manting, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 15th, 2023. She was born in Ludington on August 3rd, 1944, the daughter of Carl and Martha (Moeggenberg) Post. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Barryton High School and a member of St. Mary - St. Paul Catholic Community in Big Rapids. Judy married Ralph Manting...
Logan J. Mccrimmon
Dec 13, 2023
Logan J. McCrimmon, age 19 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home. He was born in Flint on April 15, 2004, the son of Magon Dearman and Daniel McCrimmon. Logan was a 2021 graduate of Morley Stanwood High School. He then attended Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac. Logan was an avid gamer and enjoyed watching...
Betty Gawne
Dec 12, 2023
Betty Schooley Gawne age 78, a lifelong resident of Reed City, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 5, 1945 to Virgil and Maella (Vincent) Schooley in Reed City. Betty grew up on the family farm helping her father through her high school days, milking cows and doing field work; loving the farm...
Illa D. Moffett
Dec 11, 2023
Illa Delberta (Montgomery) Moffett, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at home surrounded by family members. Illa was born July 17, 1938 in Sacramento, California. Her parents were Delbert and Miriam (DeMerritt) Montgomery. Illa graduated from high school in Davis, California in 1956. In high school she was the pitcher for the girls softball team...
Jean M. Winter
Dec 10, 2023
Jean M. Winter, age 76 of Clare, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born in Mt. Pleasant on September 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Nathan Sr. and Dora (Fraley) DeFoy. Jean was raised in Clare and was a graduate from Clare High School. She later made her home in Barryton for 25 years before moving back...
Kimberlee Willoughby
Dec 10, 2023
Kimberlee "Kim" Willoughby, age 55, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her home in Canadian Lakes. She was born June 9, 1968 in Harvey, Illinois, the daughter of Douglas and Laura (Lillvik) Benson. Kim met the love of her life Daniel Willoughby at Air Force basic training and they married November 22, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio. Kim earned her...
Al Jay Cousineau
Dec 1, 2023
Al Jay Cousineau, age 78, died Friday, December 1, 2023 at the hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. He was born April 5, 1945 in Fremont, the son of Emanuel and Marvel (Crandall) Cousineau. Al Jay served in the United States Navy on the USS Shangri-La as an electronics mechanic. After being honorably discharged in 1969, Al Jay was employed as an...
John Walter Betts
Nov 30, 2023
John Walter Betts of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. John was born on March 17, 1986, and grew up in Big Rapids where he graduated from high school in 2004. He earned his Bachelor Degree from Michigan State University in 2008. John was preceded in death by his father & best friend, Walter C. Betts. He...
Barbara L. Turner
Nov 29, 2023
Barbara L. Turner, age 76 of Rogers Heights, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania on October 17, 1947, the daughter of the late Edgar and Gladys "Luella" (Danner) Rupp. Barb graduated from a high school in Hampstead, Maryland; where she was raised and developed a liking for seafood. She married the love of...
Sarah "Sally" Fuller
Nov 26, 2023
Sarah "Sally" Fuller, age 81, died Sunday, November 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 10, 1942 in Holton, the daughter of Lloyd and Flora (Means) Slocum. Sally was a member of Grace Calvary Fellowship for over 15 years. She was part of the Genealogy Society of Mecosta County for several years. Sally enjoyed fishing, being...
Bernard "Bernie" Brenner
Nov 22, 2023
Bernard L. "Bernie" Brenner, age 79 of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home. He was born July 5, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant the son of Leon F. and Emma M. (Tice) Brenner. As a young man Bernie worked at the Mt. Pleasant Giant store where he was a cashier and a stocker. He enlisted in the...
Mary Grace Lyonnais
Nov 15, 2023
Mary Grace Wilson Lyonnais peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband and family in Big Rapids. Mary was born in Grand Rapids, to Mary McBride and Douglas Wilson. Mary loved both her parents and was also fortunate to have a loving stepfather, Al Yemc. Mary spent her childhood in Grand Haven and graduated from Grand...
Dennis "Denny" Baumann
Nov 11, 2023
Dennis "Denny" Baumann, age 74 of Big Rapids, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 2, 1949 in Milwaukee, the son of Harold and Elenore (Klief) Baumann. After graduating high school, Denny enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged three years later in 1970. Denny enjoyed tinkering and small...
Jerome "Jerry" Hernandez
Nov 11, 2023
Jerome "Jerry" Hernandez, age 92 of Rodney, passed away at his home Saturday, November 11, 2023. Was born September 19, 1931 in Colorado City, TX, the son of Tanisiado and Carmen (Lobario) Hernandez. Jerry was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1954. He was an avid fisherman and loved to spend time on many lakes in the area....
David Harold Anderson
Nov 2, 2023
David Harold Anderson age 84, of Stanwood, Michigan passed away on November 2, 2023. He was born September 23, 1939 in Stanwood to the late Harold and Nellie (Wiedenhammer) Anderson. Dave graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan in 1957, and from Michigan State University in 1961 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked for General Motors-Malleable Iron...
Carolyn Ann Pierson
Nov 2, 2023
We lost our Mom today, the only one we ever had. Five sons who are now men. Seven years ago the Lord called our Dad home. Now he has called Mom. Together they are just as He intended. Carolyn Ann Pierson died peacefully at home on November 2nd, 2023. At her bedside were her sons Scott, Steve, and Terry. Born...
Harmon E. Potter
Oct 30, 2023
Harmon E. Potter age 92, formerly of Barryton, died October 30, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born March 13, 1931 in Hastings, the son of Harvey and Ethel (VanWarmer) Potter. Harmon was in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He received his Purple Heart in Kumhwa in 1952 before being honorably discharged in 1953. After...
