Cleon Mclachlan
Sep 7, 2023
Cleon McLachlan, son of Norman and Blanche (Brooks) McLachlan, passed away peacefully in his home on September 7, 2023. He was 84. Cleon was recently preceded in death by his loving wife of more than 64 years, Donnabelle McLachlan. He is survived by their children Robert (Jackie) McLachlan, Barry (Virginia) McLachlan and Rosemary (Timothy) Woosley. Cleon is also survived by...
John Michael "Mike" Tinkham
Sep 6, 2023
John Michael "Mike" Tinkham, longtime community member of Big Rapids, recently of Fort Lauderdale, passed away on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 in Big Rapids, Michigan, with his daughter Allyse by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Rosalie (Gosbee) Tinkham, brother Tom, sister-in-law Patty, nephew Geoff, and son-in-law Brian. On April 21st, 1955, Mike was...
Derrick D. Howard
Sep 2, 2023
Derrick D. Howard, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his home in Barryton. He was born October 6, 1960 in Detroit, the son of Charles Anderson and Claudine Howard. Derrick graduated from Chippewa Hills High School and received a welding certificate from DeVry University. He worked as a fabricator for many years. Derrick had a passion...
Theodore A. Bell
Sep 1, 2023
Theodore "Ted" A. Bell, age 82 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home. He was born in Big Rapids on June 10, 1941, the son of the late Harold and Celia (Denslow) Bell. Ted was a 1959 graduate from the first consolidated class at Morley Stanwood High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy...
Melissa M. Feldt
Aug 29, 2023
Melissa M. Feldt, age 44 of Morley formerly of Hudsonville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 29, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids on January 23, 1979, the daughter of Andrew Guikema and Mary VanderTil. She was a 1997 graduate of Hudsonville High School. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science with Health Fitness Instruction...
Ted R. Hall
Aug 23, 2023
Ted R. Hall, age 82, previously of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born September 13, 1940 in Muskegon, the son of Cleo and Betty (Trap) Hall. Ted was a payroll clerk for the United States Air Force for four years before being honorably discharged. After the military he worked as a social worker for Bay...
Brian K. Cady
Aug 21, 2023
Brian Keith Cady, age 66 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 7, 1957 in Big Rapids, the son of George Irwin Cady and Marcella June (Gilchrist) Cady and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1975. Brian spent three years in the United States Military,...
Wenona "Nonnie" Sarns
Aug 17, 2023
Wenona "Nonnie" Sarns, age 83 of Morley, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 1, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Emmett and Iola (Stellow) Wells. Nonnie held many jobs throughout her life. She managed the Big Rapids Theater for 20 years, worked as a dental hygienist, and an accountant...
Carl "Sonny" Johansen
Aug 17, 2023
Carl (Sonny) Johansen passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Meceola Currie Comfort Home with family at his side. Sonny was born to Carl and Nina (Martiny) Johansen of Rodney on March 3, 1929. He was the third oldest of a family of fourteen children. Sonny enjoyed bowling with his brothers and nephews for many years. He also loved...
Jack W. Hautala
Aug 14, 2023
Jack W. Hautala, age 90 of Barryton, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born in Flushing Township on June 3, 1933, the son of John and Maddie (Higden) Hautala. Jack was honorably discharged from the United States Marines in 1953. He then began his employment for General Motors and retired as Quality Control Inspector after 30 years of...
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...
