Kathleen "Kathy" Hayter-Beck
Dec 8, 2022
Kathleen "Kathy" Hayter-Beck, age 70, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Big Rapids. She was born March 6, 1952 in Highland Park, the daughter of Ronald and Edna (Ellison) Hayter. Kathy was an outgoing and loud person who enjoyed staying busy. She enjoyed doing a variety of arts and crafts and loved Betty Boop. Kathy had a big heart...
Ronald C. Whalen
Dec 3, 2022
Ronald C. Whalen, age 91 of Chippewa Lake, MI formerly of Wyoming and Grand Rapids, MI, was called home by his Lord and Savior December 3, 2022 after a lengthy struggle with Parkinsons. He was born in Grand Rapids, on April 9, 1931, the son of the late Maxwell and Lucille (Slenker) Whalen. Ronald was also preceded in death by...
David Arthur Pickering
Dec 3, 2022
David Arthur Pickering passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born December 15, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John William Sr. and Mildred (Martin) Pickering. David served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. David was married to Lois Glidden for 52 years before she passed...
Margaret Ann Fuller
Dec 1, 2022
Margaret Ann Fuller, age 79, of Big Rapids, passed away on December 1, 2022, at her daughters home in Wisconsin. She was born on August 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Frank and Inez (Harrigan) Loviska. She married Leroy Fuller on May 9th, 1992.
Maggie had a lot of hobbies, including fishing, playing cards...
Diana Lynn Greenfield
Dec 1, 2022
Diana L. Greenfield, age 49 a lifelong resident of Reed City, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born March 8, 1973 in Reed City the daughter of William G. and Carol J. (Booe) Greenfield. Diana attended Reed City schools until her graduation. Diana was a caregiver at heart and worked as a CNA...
Chad E. Janisz
Nov 30, 2022
Chad E. Janisz, age 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at his home. He was born October 30, 1974 in Lapeer, the son of Mitchell and Gloria (Davis) Janisz. Chad was an incredibly hard worker and never stopped moving. He enjoyed spending his time wrenching on cars and heavy machinery. Chad would drop anything to help...
Arlene J. Yates
Nov 28, 2022
Arlene J. (Gregory) Yates, age 100 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Margarets Meadows in Remus. Cremation has taken place and there are no services planned. Arlene will be laid to rest with her husband Donald Yates at North Shore Memory Gardens Cemetery in Coloma. Arrangements and care entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share...
Rene A. Wiebenga
Nov 28, 2022
Rene A. Wiebenga, age 80, died unexpectedly at his home in Stanwood Monday, November 28, 2022. He was born September 30, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of M. and Clara (Vandaguchi) Wiebenga. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1964 after four years of service. Rene attended Western Michigan University receiving his associates degree in...
Jamie S. Post
Nov 26, 2022
Jamie Scott Post, age 49, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Big Rapids. He was born October 31, 1973 in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, the son of Laverne Post. Jamie loved listening and playing music. He also enjoyed tinkering and repairing small engines. He is survived by his loving mother, Laverne; and many cousins. Jamie was preceded in death by...
John C. Thomas
Nov 26, 2022
John C. Thomas, age 72, died peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1950 in Royal Oak, the son of Robert and Yolande (Guest) Thomas. John graduated from Dondero High School in Royal Oak, MI in 1968. He attended Northern Michigan University where he received his bachelors degree in 1973. While...
Barbara "Barb" Biller
Nov 24, 2022
Barbara "Barb" J. Biller, age 94, died peacefully Thursday, November 24, 2022 surrounded by family. Barb was born June 2, 1928 in Flint, the daughter of William and Grace (Jenkins) Cady. She had a love and passion for music, whether it be singing or playing her accordion. Barb and her husband, Richard, sang for 24 years in the Chippewa Lake...
Wendy Sue Oertling
Nov 22, 2022
Wendy Sue (Bruinsma) Oertling, age 68, passed away at home November 22, 2022. She was born in East Grand Rapids to Elaine (Hancock) and Robert Bruinsma. Wendy spent most of her formative years growing up in Big Rapids, MI, and attended college at Central Michigan University. Wendy was married to Donald Oertling for 24 years, and together they ran a...
Leroy Junior Gibbons
Nov 20, 2022
Leroy Junior Gibbons, age 88 of Rodney, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. Leroy was surrounded by his two loving daughters, all ten cats and both dogs, all of whom he loved and adored greatly. He was born January 30, 1934 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, son to the late Arthur and Hazel (Henry) Gibbons. Leroy married Dolly May Waite on...
Jene "Bud" R. Spaugh
Nov 19, 2022
Jene "Bud" Ray Spaugh, age 80, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Sharon; his three daughters, Linda (Robert) Rosinski, Laurie (Joe) Bentley & Lisa Spaugh; his grandchildren, Megan (Samantha) Sinclair, Nicholas (Brooke) Bentley, & Andrea Bentley; his great-grandchildren, Eloise...
Kelly Jo Mumah
Nov 13, 2022
After a hard battle with cancer, Kelly Jo Mumah, 61 of Big Rapids, joined her parents, Ben F. and Betty (Skahan) Mumah in heaven. On Sunday, November 13, 2022, she passed in the company of her daughter, Kathie Ladner of Big Rapids and her wonderful caregivers, Debbie and Vickie. Kelly was born on October 3, 1961 in Stanwood and graduated...
Benjamin Franklin Chupp, Jr.
Nov 13, 2022
Benjamin Franklin Chupp, Jr., 92, passed peacefully November 13, 2022, with his family gathered around him. Ben was born February 28, 1930, to Benjamin Franklin, Sr. and Edna (Parker) Chupp. Ben graduated from Reed City Schools earning his high school diploma. He served in the United States Navy from 1949 to 1950. Ben married Sondra Knuth in 1951, they were...
James "Jim" Fetterley
Nov 9, 2022
James "Jim" A. Fetterley, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born June 14, 1949, in Big Rapids, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Kailing) Fetterley. Jim was involved in his community as an Equestrian Team Coach at Big Rapids High School for five years and Mecosta County 4-H with Young Riders for...
Ronald Kennard Lintemuth
Nov 6, 2022
Ronald Kennard Lintemuth, 84, of Rodney passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was born on January 8th, 1938 to Kennard and Gertrude (Jehnzen) Lintemuth of Rodney. Ronald worked 58 years on the pipeline and was a member of the Local 324 Operating Engineers. He married his wife Carol (Maxon) Lintemuth on October 9th, 1959 and...
Carl F. Rundquist
Nov 4, 2022
Carl F. Rundquist, age 87 of Barryton, took a tractor ride over the hill on Friday, November 4, 2022, he was met by St. Peter with a "Laurel and Hardy handshake". Carl was born in Big Rapids on July 12, 1935, to the late Carl J. and Helen (Dean) Rundquist. He attended Big Rapids High School graduating in 1953. Carl...
Pastor Ronald P. Wynn
Nov 2, 2022
Pastor Ronald P. Wynn, age 75 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 10, 1947, the son of the late Gerald and Elizabeth (Alberg) Wynn. Ron accepted Jesus into his heart at the age of 12 with his grandmother teaching him his first scripture: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,...
