Louise Mae Rehkopf
Jun 12, 2022
Louise Mae Rehkopf, age 93, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away in her home with her family by her side on June 12, 2022. Louise was born in Boyne City, Michigan to Harry and Hilda (Sumner) Tift on October 25, 1928. They moved to Grant Center and Louise attended Grant Center School as well as Big Rapids High School....
Don E. Hyder
Jun 12, 2022
Don E. Hyder, age 88 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Remus on June 29, 1933, the son of Homer and Ruth (Papke) Hyder. Don graduated from Remus High School in 1951. He served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War. Don was a dedicated member of the Gerald...
Alice R. A. Withers
Jun 6, 2022
Alice R. A. Withers age 98, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022. She was born March 9, 1924, the daughter of Gaylord and Jessie (Peck) Everitt. Alice married Maurice Withers on March 31, 1941. She was a member of Rogers Heights Christian Church, TOPS, and Big Rapids Garden Club. Alice was an avid gardener...
Garold T. "Sparky" Sparks
Jun 1, 2022
Garold T. "Sparky" Sparks, age 84 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Greenville on April 7, 1938, the son of Truman and Reva (Shank) Sparks. He married Beverly Seabolt on August 26, 1956 in Sparta and together they raised their family in Morley. Garold retired...
David M. Woodbury
May 29, 2022
David M. Woodbury, age 54 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home. He was born in Lakeview on May 12, 1968, the son of Oscar and Gertrude (Myers) Woodbury. David attended the Free Methodist Church in Evart. He married Betty Lowery in 2009. David enjoyed cutting wood, making maple syrup, and fishing. He also liked...
Richard Krugler
May 29, 2022
(Arthur) Richard Krugler, age 75 of Croton, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home that he loved and helped to build with his own hands. He was born September 13, 1946 in Bangor, MI. Richard graduated from Kentwood High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was...
Arthur J. Sullivan Iii
May 28, 2022
Arthur J. Sullivan III, a proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces, passed away suddenly at his home in Big Rapids, MI on May 28, 2022 at the age of 65. Arthur was born in Newark, NJ to Arthur and Ruth (Stevens) Sullivan in 1957. He was the eldest of four children. Arthur lived with his parents and siblings...
John L. Pyles
May 27, 2022
John L. Pyles, age 86 of Eagan, MN formerly of Flint and Mecosta, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born September 18, 1935 in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Henry and Evelyn (Bagwell) Pyles. John married Frances Kirvan. He was employed by Chevrolet Truck Assembly. John is survived by his son, Kevin (Jenne) Pyles of Eagan; two...
Vera Anna Retzloff
May 24, 2022
Our dear mother, Vera Anna (Miller) Retzloff peacefully passed away on May 24th at the age of 89 at her daughters home in Paris after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother and was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was well loved in the Big Rapids...
Gary W. Myers
May 24, 2022
Gary W. Myers age 60, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1961, the son of the late Larry and Nancy (Ray) Myers. Gary was a 1980 graduate from Big Rapids High School. He retired from Ferris State University as a custodian after more than 30 years of...
Marjorie L. Horstman
May 22, 2022
Marjorie L. Horstman, age 83 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born in Portland, Michigan on July 11, 1938, the daughter of William and Mildred (Fox) Franks. Marjorie was raised in Haslett, where she married the love of her life Gerald "Jerry" Horstman on March 25, 1955. During the beginning of their marriage Jerry was stationed...
James "Jim" Hoffman
May 18, 2022
James "Jim" C. Hoffman, age 81, died peacefully Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Big Rapids. He was born March 27, 1941 in Berne, Indiana, the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Biberstein) Hoffman. Jim had a passion for helping others. He spent many hours helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity in the United States and out of country. Jim enjoyed...
Zachary Michael Sutton
May 17, 2022
Zachary Michael Sutton, age 22 of Lawrence, Kansas formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born August 03, 1999. Zach was born and raised in Big Rapids. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2017. Zach moved to Kansas finding work in sporting goods, but soon his passion and interest in automobiles lead him...
Martha Ellen Bennett
May 15, 2022
Martha Ellen Bennett, age 73, died peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Big Rapids. She was born January 1, 1949 in Pikeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Estel and Charlotte (Cox) Creason. One of Ellens greatest passions in life was raising her milk goats while she lived in Pikeville, TN. She enjoyed reading and bird watching, often naming the type of...
James "Tony" Mccoy
May 14, 2022
James "Tony" Anthony McCoy Sr. of Hersey went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born March 12, 1954 in Benton, Kentucky and was blessed with having a big sister, Vicki. In 1973, he met the love of his life Becky at Fairview Baptist Church and on June 7, 1974 they were married. Tony loved staying...
Robert Debruyne
May 9, 2022
Robert "Bob" F. DeBruyne, age 55, of Bitely, died peacefully Monday, May 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born September 16, 1966 in Gardena, California, the son of George and Peggy (Golladay) DeBruyne. Bob liked to play video games, listen to heavy metal and loved science fiction. He was a talented artist who had a passion for...
Nathan Bongard
May 3, 2022
Nathan Bongard was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, David and Sarah Bongard and his siblings, Elizabeth, Matthew, Lillian, Timothy, Steven, Ethan, Seth, Caleb, Charity, Samuel, and Andrew. He is also survived by his grandparents, Phil and Janet Bongard and Gary and Kathy Freiburger, uncles, aunts, and...
James Bowers
May 2, 2022
James L. Bowers, age 66 of Morley, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at home. A lifelong resident of Mecosta County, Jim was born February 18, 1956 in Big Rapids the son of Kenneth Sr. and Marian (Shepard) Bowers. He was very handy and could fix most anything. Jim held several jobs during his working years, including driving truck for...
Louanne L. Brand
Apr 29, 2022
LouAnne L. Brand, age 75, died peacefully Friday, April 29, 2022 in Big Rapids. She was born September 15, 1946 in Muskegon, the daughter of Ward and Erie (VanOflen) Grant. LouAnne enjoyed spending time with her family; especially babysitting her grandchildren. She took pleasure in reading all genres of books and cooking for friends and family. LouAnne enjoyed preparing for...
Jewel A. Gallop
Apr 28, 2022
Jewel A. Gallop, age 73, died peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harold and Wilma (Dustin) Bowers. Jewel was an excellent cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren. Jewel was an animal lover who cared for many cats and dogs...
