James "Jim" Rogers
Aug 13, 2023
James "Jim" Rogers, age 69, of Stanwood passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 11, 1954 in Big Rapids, the son of Philo and Jean (Yanke) Rogers. Jim graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1972. Soon after graduating, he began working at Pioneer Newspaper in graphics and production...
Dean Floria
Aug 11, 2023
Dean Floria, age 83, currently of Rockford, passed away Friday August 11, 2023.He was born January 31, 1940 in Mecosta County the son of Beth (Moore) and Clair Floria. He was a lifelong resident of Mecosta County graduating from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1958 as his class salutatorian. He earned his associates degree from Ferris State University...
Mary E. Engstrom
Aug 10, 2023
Mary E. Engstrom, age 80, of Evart passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born July 17, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Lyle and Gertrude (Heeme) Dyer. Mary graduated from cosmetology school and was a beautician at Dottys in Big Rapids for six years. She was a cutter at Wolverine for over 20 years before working at...
Ernest C. Cook
Aug 10, 2023
Ernest C. Cook, age 58, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids on February 4, 1965, the son of the late Sidney and Evelyn (Dexter) Oates. Ernest graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School. He loved to cook and experiment with food to create new dishes. Ernest was a Christian and enjoyed attending...
Douglas "Doug" E. Demott
Aug 7, 2023
Douglas "Doug" DeMott, age 81, died peacefully, Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home in Stanwood. He was born March 13, 1942 in Lakeview, the son of Harry and Charlotte (Huffman) DeMott. Doug belonged to the Jehovah Witness Congregation of Big Rapids for several years. He enjoyed being outdoors, tending his garden, camping across Michigan, hunting, and working on his...
Rian T. Arnson
Aug 7, 2023
Rian Taylor Arnson, age 26 of Paris passed away Monday August 7, 2023. He was born December 14, 1996 in Big Rapids, the son of Lisa Walters and Roderik Arnson. Rian was a very kind hearted young man. He enjoyed and took great pride in doing work in the field of lawn care, bridge work, and mechanical work. Always willing...
Brenda Kay Queen
Aug 4, 2023
Brenda Kay Queen, age 62, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 4, 2023, at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born October 8, 1960, in Tawas City, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Sours) Reasner. Following graduation from high school, she attended Ferris State University earning a Bachelor Degree in Social Work. Brendas career started as a substance abuse worker for Human...
Dennis Gardner
Aug 2, 2023
John D. Gardner "Dennis", 74, of Barryton, MI and Ocala, FL passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home in Barryton. Born on June 9, 1949, he was the son of John and Irene (Secore) Gardner. He graduated from Chateaugay Central School in the class of 1967. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably...
Luella M. Dockham
Aug 1, 2023
Luella Mae Dockham, age 90 of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Medilodge of Lansing. She was born in Sears on June 28, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Lovina (Bell) Haney. Luella was a 1952 graduate of Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. Following high school, Luella and her sister Wanda worked for the telephone company in Remus....
Joyce A. Switzer
Jul 30, 2023
Joyce A. Switzer, age 82 of Weidman, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born January 1, 1941 in Lakeview, MI, the daughter of Wayne and Thelma (Simmons) Meeker. Joyce had a passion for playing and listening to music that she shared with her husband, Allen. She was proficient in playing the harp, clarinet, whistle, hammered dulcimer, and many...
Patricia M. Curtis
Jul 27, 2023
Patricia Mae (Patty) Curtis 79 entered into rest Thursday July 27, 2023 at Big Rapids Fields after a long battle with dementia. Patty was born in Cadillac, MI on December 11, 1943 to Arthur L. & Mae J. (Petersen) Moore and graduated from Cadillac High School in 1960. After graduation, Patty worked as a teller at a local bank. On...
Deanna Block
Jul 23, 2023
Deanna D. Block, age 57 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the barn where she boarded her horses; enjoying what she loved, spending time with Sunny and her colt Stretch. She was born in Muskegon on June 11, 1966, the daughter of Bill and Barb (Bowen) DeGroot. Deanna graduated from Ravenna High School. She continued her...
Annie Groza
Jul 19, 2023
Annie Groza, age 95 of Big Rapids, passed away July 19, 2023, at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born August 5, 1927, in Yugoslavia, the daughter of John and Alexsandra (Ckitarescu) Ocolisan. When Annie was ten years old, her family moved to Canada where they became tobacco farmers. They purchased a farm that they eventually sold and purchased another...
Leonard A. Crystal
Jul 14, 2023
Leonard A. "Len" Crystal, age 97 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Gunninsonville Meadows in Lansing. He was born in Wayne County on December 10, 1925, the son of Tony and Lucy (Streeter) Crystal. Len was a 1944 graduate of Davis Tech High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving his...
Marian E. Bowers
Jul 12, 2023
Marian E. Bowers, age 88 of Morley, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1935 in Grand Ledge, the daughter of Frederick and Myrtle (Brown) Shepard. Marian enjoyed attending Green Church for many years. She was a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Mecosta County along...
Duane W. Kutchinski
Jul 11, 2023
Duane W. Kutchinski, age 76 of Grant Center, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born in Reed City on March 22, 1947, the son of Duane W. Kutchinski Sr. and Mary (Herring) Spaugh. Duane married Wilma VanAlstine on December 14, 1974, at Grant Center United Methodist Church. He was employed by Kibbeys Radiator Shop and later Sub-Surface Construction...
Leonard "Bud" T. Hanline I
Jun 19, 2023
Leonard "Bud" Theodore Hanline I, 97, passed Monday June 19, 2023 at his daughters home in Hersey after a battle with late onset dementia. He was born August 22, 1925 in Ionia, the son of Walter and Vera (Heilman) Hanline. His sisters were Mae Hanline Flint and June Hanline Shattuck. He attended Ionia High School until enlisting in the United...
Janis C. Friedman
Jun 19, 2023
Janis C. Friedman, age 76 passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home in Barryton, surrounded by her family. She was born May 18, 1947 in Beaumont, TX, the daughter of Cecil Laughlin and Dorothy Gregory. Once you met Janis, you were a friend forever. Janis was a dedicated and extremely hard worker. She was an over-the-road trucker for...
Joseph J. Spedowski
Jun 15, 2023
Joseph J. "Joe" Spedowski, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at his home in Big Rapids surrounded by his family. He was born in Big Rapids on March 3, 1947, the son of Joseph A. and Joyce (Sattler) Spedowski. Joe attended St. Mary Catholic School through 8th grade and later graduated from Big Rapids High...
Walter "Jack" Pauly
Jun 6, 2023
Walter "Jack" Pauly, age 85, died peacefully Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home in Barryton surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 26, 1938 in St. Clair, the son of Arthur and Lena (Schweihofer) Pauly. Jack worked as a general contractor for over 50 years in the Flint area and owned Unity Construction. He liked to stay...
