John J. Batchelder
Mar 7, 2023
John J. Batchelder, age 67, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his home in Chippewa Lake. He was born April 17, 1955 in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Patricia (Clark) Batchelder. John graduated from Sparta High school in 1973 and was briefly employed by a roofing company before becoming a foreman for...
Macilee Burke
Mar 6, 2023
Macilee Burke, age 85 of Hersey, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. She was born in Bevinsville, Kentucky on July 12, 1937, the daughter of the late Edward and Melvina (Gibson) Isaac. When Macilee was in 11th grade, her family moved to Detroit and she began working in her family restaurant as well as the Cinderella...
Richard "Dick" Jensen
Mar 4, 2023
Richard Lee Jensen passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born April 5, 1947 to Bob and Betty (Crame) Jensen in Stanwood, where he resided all his life. Richard graduated from Morley Stanwood High School. He married Carol Kranz in 1965 and together they had 3 children, Richard Jr., Ronald, and Robert. He worked in construction with...
Richard J. Brennick Jr.
Feb 24, 2023
Richard J. "Rich" Brennick Jr., age 62 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut on April 28, 1960, the son of Richard Brennick and Barbara (Jarvis) Vodicka. Rich was a 1978 graduate of West Bloomfield High School. He was briefly a Chippewa as he left Central Michigan University early...
David T. Jaques
Feb 24, 2023
David T. Jaques, age 80 of Paris, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 29, 1942, the son of Roy and Rachel "Freda" (Scott) Jaques. David married Mary Taylor on April 4, 1964, at Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City, where they were members. Together Dave and Mary made their...
Johnny F. Yarberry
Feb 23, 2023
Johnny "John" Yarberry, age 82, of Stanwood, died peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Newaygo Compassion Care Home. He was born May 16, 1940, in Dearborn, the son of Pearl and Catherine (Blalock) Yarberry.John served honorably in the United States National Guard from 1959 - 1964. He enjoyed turkey and pheasant hunting, watching the news, American Wars on the history...
Bernadine E. Bowen
Feb 10, 2023
Bernadine Emily Bowen, age 99 of Barryton, passed away peacefully February 10, 2023 at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant. She was born October 21, 1923 in Gilmore Township, the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle (Crowley) Buskard. Bernadine graduated from Farwell High School, the class of 1941. Bernadine married Olin Bowen on March 17, 1946 in Farwell, and together they raised...
Ralph C. Cole
Feb 10, 2023
Ralph C. Cole, age 77, of Paris, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 19, 1945, the son of Charles and Mildred (Gundrich) Cole. He grew up with his brothers south of the Evergreen Chapel. On November 2, 1974, he married Arlene Clement in Fountain, Michigan. Ralph was a man that...
Danny C. "Dan" Oleson
Feb 9, 2023
Danny C. Oleson: The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Our Beloved Hero, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend, has passed on to his next adventure. He will be greeted in Heaven by Our Lord and his Mother Betty Jean, stepfather Tom, sister Marilyn, brother Butch, sister-in-law Laurie, in-laws Bernice and Mike, brother-in-law John and sister-in-law Nancy. All are...
Karmen L. Douglass
Feb 9, 2023
Karmen L. Douglass age 53, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on February 9, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 10, 1969, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Olsen) Johansen. Karmen was a 1988 graduate of Big Rapids High School, where she was a pitcher for...
Doris Sowle
Feb 6, 2023
Doris Ann Sowle, a lifelong resident of Barryton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 91. The last years of her life, Doris resided at Fountain View Assisted Living in Fremont where she was shown the upmost compassion and care. She was born November 27, 1931, the daughter of Charles...
Jean Leah Rogers-Hill
Feb 4, 2023
Jean Leah Rogers-Hill, age 89 of Paris, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born in Amble on April 21, 1933, the daughter of the late Dewey and Lila (Dishong) Yanke. Jean was a member of Big Rapids First United Methodist Church. She had to leave school in 11th grade to work on the family farm. Jean married Philo...
Ethel C. Koester
Feb 3, 2023
Ethel C. Koester, age 89 of Big Rapids Michigan, formerly of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at The Brook of Big Rapids. Ethel was valedictorian of the 1951 class of Tolleston High School in Gary, Indiana. She was retired from serving the State of Indiana as an administrative assistant in the Gary school system and...
James Russell Roth
Feb 3, 2023
James "Jess" Russel Roth, age 84, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his daughters home after a brief illness. He was born in Tomah, Wisconsin, the son of George and Malinda (Smith) Roth. Jess was a member of the Iroquois Confederacy, Oneida Nation, Turtle Clan with a tribal name of "Grey Hawk". Dianne Carol (Barnett) Roth, age 78, passed...
Thomas L. Godden
Feb 1, 2023
Thomas L. Godden, age 82 of Tubbs Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home. He was born in Ionia on October 15, 1940, the son of Carlos and Rosamond (Parham) Godden. Tom was a 1960 graduate from Ionia High School. He was set up on a blind date with Judy Kinsman and they later were happily...
Robert F. Freiberg
Jan 29, 2023
Robert F. "Bob" Freiberg, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Big Rapids on September 7, 1950, the son of Robert Sr. and Anna (Schmidt, Sedlecky) Freiberg. Bob was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and then entered the Reserves until 1975. He was a member of Big...
Thomas J. Welch
Jan 25, 2023
Thomas J. Welch, age 62, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home in Stanwood. He was born February 5, 1960 in Stanwood, the son of Cecil and Mary (Rockwell) Welch. Tom was employed for many years as a foundry worker, melting metal and creating molds at Sparta Foundry and Noam Corporation. He also worked at Stanwood Hospital as...
Noah Cargill
Jan 24, 2023
Noah (Peter) Cargill, age 13 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Noah was born in Big Rapids to Jennifer Cargill on November 30, 2009. He was currently in 7th grade at Morley Stanwood Middle School. Noah enjoyed sewing and listening to music. He was active on social media and playing games on his phone. Noah also...
Luann A Johnson
Jan 24, 2023
Luann A (Boozan) Johnson, 82 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home. She was born November 12, 1940, to Thomas and Gertrude (Cobb) Boozan. She graduated from St. James Catholic School in Ferndale, MI where she earned her varsity letters for Basketball. Luann also enjoyed singing in the choir and the school theater group. She loved reminiscing about...
Barbara Imogene Dennis
Jan 21, 2023
Barbara Imogene (Daniels) Dennis, born September 3, 1935 at the family home near Mecosta, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023 with family at her side. Barb attended Mecosta school, graduating from Chippewa Hills Adult Education in 1973. Barb loved to knit, crochet, and sew for family, and did many charitable projects as well. For over 50 years Barb was a...
