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,...
Betty V. Latoski
Nov 1, 2022
Betty V. Latoski, age 86, died peacefully Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Reed City. She was born March 14, 1936 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Russell and Isabelle (Porterfield) Brown. Betty retired from Wolverine Worldwide in 1997 after 25 years. Following her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Betty loved to watch gameshows and feeding the hummingbirds in...
David F. Lerew
Oct 31, 2022
David F. Lerew, age 86, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 7, 1935 in Detroit, the son of Thomas and Marvel (Beardslee) Lerew. Dave graduated from Ferris State University in 1984 with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. After graduation, he worked as chief accountant for the university, retiring...
Florence "Flo" E. Selfridge
Oct 27, 2022
Florence "Flo" E. Selfridge, age 76, went to be with our Lord Thursday, October 27, 2022 in Big Rapids. She was born February 8, 1946 in Lansing, the daughter of Donald and Freida (Klem) Selfridge. Flo worked at JC Pennys for 16 years before working at Fluid Routing Systems for over 30 years, retiring in 2010. She cultivated many friendships...
Emmett James Goodfellow
Oct 22, 2022
Goodfellow, Emmett James (9/29/2022 10/22/2022) Emmett peacefully passed away in the arms of his Mother and Father on a brilliant fall afternoon at C. S. Mott Childrens Hospital, in Ann Arbor, MI from complications of Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD). Emmett was born to Noah and Samantha (Goldsmith) Goodfellow of Waterford, MI on September 29, 2022. Despite his short...
Sandra "Sandy" Middleton
Oct 21, 2022
Sandra L. "Sandy" Middleton, age 68 died Friday, October 21, 2022 at her home in Mt. Pleasant. She was born January 8, 1954 in Detroit, the daughter of Betty Middleton. Sandy graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit. She enjoyed being in a bowling league for many years, playing dice and euchre. Sandy adored giraffes and collecting...
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...
