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...
Erdmund O. Strom Sr.
May 1, 2023
Erdmund O. Strom Sr. age 87, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home in Barryton. He was born October 27, 1935 in Mayville, North Dakota, the son of Charly and Myrtle (Arnegaard) Strom. Erdmund graduated from Mayville High in 1953. After graduation he worked in a factory for five years before starting his 35-year career as a roofer....
Janet K. White
May 1, 2023
Janet K. White, age 76, died peacefully Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 18, 1946 in Alma, the daughter of RG and Hazel (Rickman) Ingersoll. Janet was very creative. She loved to write short stories, poetry, and was a wonderful painter. She enjoyed being outdoors, spending time in her flower or...
Gerald L. Macdonald
May 1, 2023
Gerald L. MacDonald (Jerry) of Oxford went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2023 at home with his family at his side. He was born on April 12, 1929 in Sanilac county, Michigan to Roy and Katherine MacDonald and was married to Joy Sisco on August 2, 1949 until her passing in 2014. He was a Pastor...
Bruce W Barrett
Apr 26, 2023
Bruce W. Barrett, age 68 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids on March 28, 1955, the son of Morris and Arlene (Kerns) Barrett. Bruce was a member of Madison Avenue Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood.
He attended Lincoln School in Grand Rapids, where...
John E. Montgomery
Apr 26, 2023
John Edward Montgomery, 83 of Big Rapids Michigan, crossed over Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in the care of the staff of Royal View Assisted Living and his beloved family. An interment ceremony will take place 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 14th at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Lunch will be served immediately...
