Marie Morse
May 25, 2023
Marie Morse, age 97 of Morley, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids on April 22, 1926, the daughter of the late Harold and Edythe (Ellis) Gervers. Marie was employed by Gibson Electrolux for 25 years before she retired. She looked forward to reading at Morley Elementary where she was fondly known as "Grandma Morse"....
George E. Mulder
May 25, 2023
George E. Mulder, age 80, of Barryton died Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born May 5, 1943 in Harbor Springs, the son of Edward and Marie (Brown) Mulder. George graduated from Forest Hills High School in 1961. He married Margaret Johnson in 1962 in Harbor Springs until she passed in 2001. George worked for General Motors for 32 years...
Joseph W. Hubbard Sr.
May 21, 2023
Joseph W. Hubbard Sr., age 80 of Evart, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Reed City on January 19, 1943, the son of Jack and Bessie (Watson) Hubbard. Joseph married Marsha Hubbard on June 3, 1985 in Evart. Joseph was a Drilling Superintendent for over 50 years. He was an easygoing, happy gentleman...
Jennette M. Murray
May 20, 2023
Jennette "Jenny" M. Murray, age 56 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born in Greenville on July 11, 1966, the daughter of Fredrick and Meradell (Stauffer) Eberlein. Jenny enjoyed being raised on a lake and her grandparents farm in Rockford. She graduated from Rockford High School in 1984. Jenny furthered her education at Jordan College...
Corinne "Connie" E. Northrop
May 20, 2023
Corinne "Connie" Eleanor (Mida) Northrop, age 96 of Reed City, passed away peacefully at Meijer Heart Clinic on Saturday, May 20, 2023. She was born in Lansing, MI on December 17, 1926 to Howard and Doris (Scheidt) Northrop. Connie, a kind and caring woman, lived a spirited life, always ready to help and listen to others. Her beautiful smile drew...
Lorraine Chasseur
May 19, 2023
Lorraine M. Chasseur, age 93, died Friday, May 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in Big Rapids. She was born November 19, 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of William and Bernice (Stuba) Waskowicz. Lorraine was a nurturing person. She had a love for taking care of animals, including hand feeding the deer that would come into her yard. Lorraine...
Tommy Closson
May 19, 2023
Tommy Closson age 81, passed away in Lutz, Florida on May 19, 2023. He is survived by three sons, Tim, Terry and Jason; brother, Jerry Closson; two sisters, Jackie (Virgil) Sowle and Marilynn (Dick) Glaspie. Tommy was preceded in death by brother Mike Closson. Interment will be in the National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.
Christie L. Macwilliams
May 17, 2023
Christie (Thomas) MacWilliams, age 64, died peacefully at home in Barryton after 37-year battle against Multiple Sclerosis. She was born August 20, 1958 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Richard and Maresa (Sherman) Thomas. Christie graduated from San Diego High School in 1975. She was an avid gardener bird watcher and loving mother and wife.
Vaughn "Butch" Schoen
May 17, 2023
Vaughn K. "Butch" Schoen, age 75 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born June 21, 1947 in Mt. Pleasant the son of Calvin and Stella (Steele) Schoen. Early in his youth Sam Falsetta became his step-father and raised Butch as his own.
Butch graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School...
Ruth A. Ogle
May 17, 2023
Ruth A. Ogle, age 93, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Big Rapids. She was born February 25, 1930 in Noblesville, IN the daughter of James and Delilah (Cobb) Louks. Ruth married Warren Ogle in Sheridan Indiana and later moved to a farm near Morley Michigan. Ruth was a busy mother and home maker and served as...
Casmir "Cass" Wolak
May 16, 2023
Casmir "Cass" Wolak, age 79, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in East Grand Rapids. He was born December 27, 1943 in Detroit, the son of Joseph and Cecelia (Sklarczyk) Wolak. Cass graduated from St. Hedwig High School in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Army shortly after. He was honorably discharged after three years of service. On...
Edward R. Holt
May 15, 2023
Edward Russel Holt, 76, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital.
He was born March 26, 1947; the first-born son of Benjamin R. and Wilma Jean (VanWestrienen) Holt. On November 2, 1980, Edward married Susan Lee Bailey and raised their daughter Angel Ila (Holt)...
Neale "Woody" Woodbury
May 14, 2023
Neale "Woody" Woodbury, age 65, died Sunday May 14, 2023 at his home in Remus. He was born December 23, 1957 in Lakeview, the son of Stanley and Shirley (Morse) Woodbury. Woody graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1976 and enlisted in to the United States Marines in 1977. After being honorably discharged he studied automotive engineering...
David M. Tassoni
May 11, 2023
David M. Tassoni, age 62 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home due to complications from cancer. He was born in Warren on October 6, 1960, the son of Dennis and Margaret (Merchant) Tassoni. Dave was a 1978 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He earned his Associate Degree in Automotive Service...
William R. Peppler
May 11, 2023
William Ray Peppler, 68, of Big Rapids, passed away on May 11th, 2023 at Meceola Currie Comfort Home in Reed City.
William was born in Reed City, MI on May 24th, 1954, to Arthur and Lena (Keso) Peppler. He is the last born of five children and grew up with good childhood friends and many...
Marta Rose Stirn Cronk
May 10, 2023
Marta Rose Stirn Cronk, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born March 11, 1952 in Rushville, IN the daughter of Charles and Bonnie (Cauble) Stirn.
In 1969, during Martas senior year of High School, her father took a job at Sears and moved the family from Ironton, OH to Big Rapids....
Donald L. Arndt
May 8, 2023
Donald L. Arndt, age 92 of Morley, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at Royal View Retirement Community in Mecosta. He was born in Lakeview on December 22, 1930, the son of Alford and Lulu (Ford) Arndt. Donald attended Morley High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He met...
Donald D. King
May 8, 2023
Donald D. King, age 93, died Monday, May 8, 2023 at his granddaughters home in Blanchard. He was born May 20, 1929 in Weidman, the son of Clarence and Sylvia (Reynolds) King. Don was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1953. He retired from General Motors after 60...
Darryl E. Soper
May 8, 2023
Darryl E. Soper, age 83 of Remus, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home. He was born in Lakeview on October 25, 1939, the son of Lance and Anna (Benjamin) Soper. Darryl was a 1957 graduate of Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. He married Sharlee Floria on July 21, 1961, in Oil City. Darryl earned his...
Diane Arlene Sharp
May 5, 2023
Her Legacy Diane Arlene Sharp, age 71, passed away May 5, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1952 to Richard and Faith (Cooley) Aten. Growing up, Diane was one of six children. She was quite the character. Diane liked animals, especially cats and horses. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing...
