Jackie Lynn Spedowski
Oct 16, 2022
Jackie Lynn Spedowski, age 63 of Reed City, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 16, 2022. She was born February 10, 1959 in Reed City the daughter of the late Kenneth and Carman (Scharkey) Thiel. Jackie married Jordan Spedowski, a career airman in the United States Air Force. They were married on June 15, 1979 at K....
Wanda Virginia Turner
Oct 16, 2022
Wanda Virginia (Johnson) Turner, 82 of Big Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2022. She was raised in Kanawha County, West Virginia and graduated from Charleston High School. She enjoyed being a majorette and singing in the chorus and attending all things theatre and dance. She and her husband James B. Turner were season ticket...
Kimberly M. Freas
Oct 11, 2022
Kimberly "Kim" M. Freas, age 55 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She always showed courage and strength. Kim was determined until the end to fight whatever was put in her path. She was born in Grand Rapids on October 31, 1966, the daughter of the late Edward Sr. and June (Vodry) Gaunt. Kim was a graduate from...
Terry V. Richardson
Oct 11, 2022
Terry V. Richardson, age 83 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. He was born in Lakeview on January 7, 1939, the son of Marvin Edward and Gladys Jean (Dreyer) Richardson. He was a 1957 graduate from Morley High School. Terry married the late Judy (Miles) Christiansen and they made their home in Cedar Springs. They...
Billie Jo Briggs
Oct 6, 2022
Billie Jo Briggs, age 52 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born in Lakeview on June 4, 1970, the daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Roberta (Cottrell) Weimer. Billie Jo married Asa Briggs Jr. on January 4, 2000 and together they made their home in Morley. She worked for Kimberly Clark...
Janice S. Renas
Oct 4, 2022
Janice S. Renas, age 89 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was born August 3, 1933 in Fremont the daughter of Sheldon W. and Hazel V. (Purcey) Curtice. Janice married Gustav A. "Gus" Renas and together they made their home in Muskegon and later in Dearborn. During that time Janice worked as a billing and accounts...
Stanley D. Freelan
Oct 3, 2022
Stanley D. Freelan, age 75 of Chippewa Lake, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born February 16, 1947 in Lansing, the son of Charles and Lavera (Riggle) Freelan. Stan had lived in the Chippewa Lake area for over 50 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Stan will always be remembered...
Victor Ryder
Oct 2, 2022
Victor Ryder passed away quietly on October 2, 2022, from complications of many severe health issues. Victor was born to Allison C. Rider and Virginia Rita Ann Ladach Rider in Detroit, Michigan on May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe Day. He served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968. Victor lived a simple life and traveled around the...
Valerie Bennett
Oct 1, 2022
Valerie Ann Bennett, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday October 1st. She was born in Santa Monica, California on January 27, 1957, the daughter of the late Donald and Johannah (Anderson) Luce. She was raised in Manhattan Beach, California where she graduated from Aviation High in 1975. Valerie is survived by her husband of 42 years,...
Debra S. Crandall
Sep 28, 2022
Debra "Debbie" S. Crandall, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born in Lakeview on September 21, 1955, the daughter of the late Val Jr. and Phyllis (Miles) Stokely. Debbie was a 1973 graduate of Morley Stanwood High School. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Ferris State University and graduated with...
Patrick M. Sims
Sep 27, 2022
Patrick Martin Sims, 68, of Big Rapids passed away peacefully, September 27th, 2022 after succumbing to the effects of Dementia at Mission Point Nursing home. He was born in Big Rapids on Oct. 26, 1953, the son of George and A. Irene (Mason) Sims. Patrick married Diane L. Rehkopf on March 29, 1975 and together they raised their daughter, Kelly....
John G. Mccoy
Sep 25, 2022
John G. McCoy, age 87 of Paris, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at The Brook of Big Rapids. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 12, 1935, the son of the late Lester D. and Bernice (Trindle) McCoy. He is survived by three children, Susan B. (Daniel) Mercer, John W. (Ladda) McCoy, and Molly J. (Greg Cummings)...
Norwood Neumann
Sep 24, 2022
Norwood "Woody" "Doc" R. Neumann, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born in Galion, Ohio on January 23, 1936, the son of the late Philip and Faye (Herschner) Neumann. Norwood was a 1954 graduate of Galion High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Delores Kibler, on August 25, 1957....
Douglas S. Maginnis
Sep 18, 2022
DOUGLAS STUART MAGINNIS- 76, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, entered into Heaven on Sunday, September 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 3, 1946 in Detroit Michigan. After graduating from Big Rapids High School and Ferris State College, he was owner...
Donald A. Foreman
Sep 18, 2022
Donald Amos Foreman, a long-time resident of Barryton, Michigan, died surrounded by family on September 18, 2022. An only child, Don was born on Good Friday, April 19, 1935, to Earl Foreman and Gladys (Rockett) Foreman in Coleman, Michigan.
Don graduated from Coleman High School in 1953....
Willard "Red" Denslow
Sep 15, 2022
Willard "Red" Denslow, age 87 of Weidman, Died unexpectedly Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born October 20, 1934 in Wixom Lake, the son of Jerome and Ruth (Gunkle) Denslow. Red married Beverly Loomis May 5, 1956 and together raised their five children in Barryton. He co-owned J & R .05- class="widget-2d918b u_1031273918 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1031273918" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" icon="false" surround="false" Store for 25 years in Barryton with his wife....
Keith "John" D. Vandawater
Sep 12, 2022
Keith "John" D. Vandawater, age 87 of Rogers Heights, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Barton Township, Newaygo County on May 30, 1935, the son of the late Beryl and Jennie (Malcom) Vandawater. John was raised on the family centennial farm in Paris. He married Orchid "Gene" LaVallee on...
Cheryl Roote
Sep 11, 2022
Cheryl M. Roote, age 72, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at her home in Barryton surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1949 in Garden City, Michigan, the daughter of Julius and Maxine (Fisher) Chapo. Cheryl graduated from Wayne High school in 1969. She went to beauty school and opened a salon in Barryton called Scissors. Cheryl continued...
Eldon Hayden
Sep 10, 2022
Eldon Hayden age 59 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Eldon was born October 2, 1962 in Owosso, Michigan, the son of Lewis Burt and Viola Frances (McColley) Hayden. Eldon started his professional career in farming and landscaping after completing middle school. Developing...
Alexander J. Ruiz
Sep 10, 2022
Alexander J. Ruiz, age 29 of Adrian formerly of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born in Big Rapids on July 12, 1993, the son of Martine and Debra (Wessell) Ruiz. Alex was a 2011 graduate from Big Rapids High School. He earned his Associates Degree in Business Management and Supervision from Grand Rapids Community...
