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...
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...
