Janice M. Aardema
Oct 28, 2023
Janice M. Aardema, age 75 of Independence, Kentucky formerly of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was born in Tecumseh on December 26, 1947, the daughter of Gordon and Erma (Allen) Kutchinski. Janice was a graduate of Morley Stanwood High School. She married Duane Aardema on December 6, 1969, and together they raised their family in Stanwood. Janice...
Margaret Y. Blodgett
Oct 27, 2023
Margaret Y. Blodgett, age 91 of Goodrich, formerly of the Weidman/Barryton area, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at her home. She was born October 10, 1932 at home, near the village of Weidman, the daughter of Hiram L. and Gertrude (Sisco) Sperry. Margaret married Allan Blodgett on December 15, 1951 and together they raised their family in Weidman, Houghton...
Shirley M. Kerns
Oct 25, 2023
Shirley M. Kerns, age 75 of Big Rapids formerly of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Big Rapids on April 24, 1948, the daughter of Allen and Freda (Bowers) Parker. Shirley was a graduate from Big Rapids High School. She was a pen pal to Carl E. Kerns, a soldier...
Carol A. Hoover
Oct 23, 2023
Carol A. Hoover, age 77 of White Cloud formerly of Bloomingdale, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home. She was born in Chicago on January 20, 1946, the daughter of Virgil and Bernice (Koziol) Zalewski. Carol married Harold July 8, 1967 at Saint John Cantius Catholic Church and together they raised their family in Addison, Villa Park,...
Sharon L. Sarns
Oct 22, 2023
Sharon L. Sarns, age 79 of Morley, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023. She was born November 8, 1943 in Flint the daughter of Clifford and Isabel Van Zant. Sharon graduated from Buckley High School in 1961. While at a dance hall in Cadillac she met a young Douglas V. Sarns, it was love at first sight for him and...
Jacalyn K. Jensen
Oct 21, 2023
Jacalyn K. Jensen, age 68 of Rodney, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home. She was born in Big Rapids on July 13, 1955, the daughter of George and Marcella (Gilchrist) Cady. Jacalyn collected teapots, was an avid reader, and enjoyed dog-sitting. She had a big heart and was always caring for others. Jacalyn loved her family, especially...
Mavis R. Cain
Oct 21, 2023
Mavis Ruth (Johnson) Cain, 86, of Stanwood, Michigan, passed away at her home on October 21, 2023. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on October 17, 1937 to Shirley and Ellen (Schultz) Johnson. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1955. She worked as a secretary for Mecosta County for many years, first in the 4-H Extension office, then...
Judy K. Payton
Oct 16, 2023
Judith "Judy" Karen Payton, was suddenly promoted to glory on October 16th, 2023. Judy was born Judy K. Vondracek to parents Joseph "Joe" and Catherine (Clark) Vondracek in Minot, North Dakota, on June 23, 1943. She was a Salvation Army Soldier of the Big Rapids and Pasco County Salvation Army Corps. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband, David,...
Dorothy "Dottie" Mcmaster
Oct 16, 2023
"Dottie" Dorothy Grace Alice Riis McMaster, the last of the 15 children of Jacob and Agnes Riis born May 17, 1930, married "Mac" Clarence D. McMaster May 17, 1948, passed away peacefully at Altercare of Big Rapids Monday, October 16, 2023. Dottie was a graduate of Sandwich High School in Illinois. Later earned her Cosmetology License. She then owned and...
Gary L. Grosbeck
Oct 16, 2023
Gary L. Grosbeck, age 86 of Rodney, passed away with his family by his side Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home. He was born in Stanwood on September 19, 1937, the son of Leonard and Evon (Fick) Groesbeck. Gary honorably served his country in the United States Army. He married Arlene Lintemuth Oaks on March 26, 2003, and together...
Timothy C. Bean
Oct 16, 2023
Timothy C. "Tim" Bean, age 56, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home in Reed City. He was born July 3, 1967 in Grand Rapids, the son of Raymond and Judy (Gilbert) Bean. Tim married Jennifer Culver on May 28, 2011 in Utah. They later moved to Michigan to raise their two children. Tim loved spending time...
Denise D. Middleton
Oct 16, 2023
Denise D. Middleton, age 67, died Monday, October 16, 2023 at Evergreen Terrace in Big Rapids. She was born October 12, 1956 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Alvah and Shirley "Sue" (Jehnzen) Metcalf. Denise was strong, loving, independent, and the life of any party. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, crafting, woodworking, camping, and bonfires. Her daughter, grandkids,...
Frederick "Fred" Zimmerman
Oct 14, 2023
Frederick J. "Fred" Zimmerman, age 84, passed away October 14, 2023 in Big Rapids. He was born January 28, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Mary (Byrnes) Zimmerman. Fred attended St. Mary Catholic School and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1957. He was a hard worker and worked with various local contractors throughout Big Rapids for...
Ruthanne Woodhead
Oct 13, 2023
Ruthanne "R.A." Woodhead, age 69 of Grand Rapids, died Friday, October 13, 2023 at Mission Point-Big Rapids. She was born June 24, 1954 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Dennis and Mavis (Wheat) DeWilde. R.A. worked at Amway for 35 years, retiring in 2013. She was an avid reader, enjoying any genre she could get her hands on. R.A. had...
Gary T. Powell
Oct 8, 2023
Gary T. Powell, age 57, of Morley, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born May 16, 1966 in Stanwood, the son of Butch and Rosie (Skahan) Powell. Gary enjoyed working at Hope Network for many years. He loved to participate in the Special Olympics and CranHill Friendship Camp every summer. Gary enjoyed bowling, watching WWE and cheering on...
Debora J. Jehnzen
Oct 6, 2023
Debora J. Jehnzen, age 67 of Rodney, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born August 28, 1956 in Sebewa, MI the daughter of Charles and Lucille (Johnson) Curtiss. Debora grew up in Sebewa and moved to the Rodney area in 1990 marrying Louis Jehnzen in June of that year. Debora was an outdoor person, she and Louie enjoyed...
Dianne R. Lintemuth
Oct 2, 2023
Dianne R. Lintemuth, age 77 of Stanwood, went to be with her Lord Monday, October 2, 2023 at her home. She was born June 27, 1946 in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Gerald and Floris (Jackson) Maeder. Dianne attended the Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw graduating in 1964. She married Alvah Lintemuth on February 18, 1967 at the Zion Lutheran...
Ellen L. Snavely
Sep 30, 2023
Ellen Louise Snavely went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born August 17, 1941 in Big Rapids, Michigan. She was the daughter of Theodore and Erma (Thomas) Cousineau. Ellen met Marvin Snavely at an Easter Sunday gathering and they were eventually married in 1961; together they had two sons, Mark and Brad. She cherished her...
Walter L. Cain
Sep 18, 2023
Walter "Walt" Cain, age 80, of Stanwood died at his home Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born October 10, 1942, the son of Vernon C. and Ilene (Seaman) Cain. Walt graduated from Big Rapids High School where he played varsity baseball. He joined the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged after four years. Walt attended Charity Baptist Church...
Sue Banks
Sep 17, 2023
Sue Banks, age 73, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home in Big Rapids. She was born July 31, 1950 in Cadillac, the daughter of the late Donald and Pauline (Peele) Marsh. Sue graduated from Central Michigan University with her Masters Degree in Childrens Literature. She was an elementary school teacher in Big Rapids for 39 years, retiring...
