Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2022

Elnora M. Benjamin, age 95 of Big Rapids and formerly a lifelong resident of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was born November 11, 1926 at home near Lake, Michigan the daughter of Walter and Mary (Craford) Sherman. Elnora married Earl Benjamin on September 3, 1949 and together they made their home in Barryton where they started a...

Apr 10, 2022

Aleta Lou (Axtmann) Hursh, 2/7/1933-4/10/2022 Aleta (Axtmann) Hursh peacefully passed away on April 10, 2022 at the age of 89. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Aleta grew up in Lansing, MI, graduating from Sexton High School in 1950, where she was class secretary, a cheerleader, and homecoming queen. Most of the weekends of her childhood were spent at Horsehead Lake,...

Apr 6, 2022

Maxine "Max" Beutler 69 years old of Lake, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 6th, with her daughters at her side. In the days preceding her passing, she was surrounded by family. She was loved greatly and will be missed by many. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 1:30pm at the Weidman Eagles Club...

Apr 6, 2022

Dawn Renae Kosaski, age 57 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was born in Zeeland, MI on September 23, 1964, the daughter of Ronald and Donna (VanDen Bosch) Ritsema. Dawn was a 1982 graduate of Zeeland High School where she also studied cosmetology through the vocational school and eventually...

Apr 4, 2022

Anna Maria Vincent, spouse of former Deputy Sheriff Joel Vincent, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at West Branch Manor in West Branch, Michigan. Anna passed away peacefully from natural causes. She was born in the German city of Furth on December 21, 1930 to Max and Maria Hofmann. Anna was preceded in death by her loving husband Joel Vincent...

Apr 3, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" A. St. John, age 77 of Lake, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Beaverton on January 23, 1945, the daughter of Charles Hess and Elnora (Bennett) Bates. Sandy was a 1963 graduate of Clare High School. She attended Weidman United Methodist Church and took pride...

Apr 3, 2022

John L. Sturm IV age 74, of Hersey died Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was born August 28, 1947 in Detroit, the son of John and Georgia (Clark) Sturm. John graduated from East Aurora High School in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967. After being honorably discharged John earned his bachelors in business in 1971...

Apr 2, 2022

Donald V. Cross age 71 of Big Rapids, died peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2022 with Marie by his side. He was born July 4, 1950 in Reed City, the son of Harry and Dorothy (Seaman) Cross. Don graduated from Reed City High School in 1968 and took classes at Ferris State University. Don worked as a toolmaker for 32 years...

Mar 30, 2022

Michael Orin Knapp, age 81 of Big Rapids, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was born in Ashton, the son of Orin and Virginia Knapp. Mike attended St. Mary Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958. He joined the United States Navy after graduation and was active during...

Mar 28, 2022

Beverly J. Weeks, age 84 of Morley, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 28, 2022. She was born April 23, 1937 in Stanwood the daughter of Theo and Violet (Stevens) Beemer. Beverly was raised in Lakeview. She married Donald E. Weeks on March 20, 1954 in Cedar Springs and they made their home in Morley. Beverly worked...

Mar 27, 2022

Carol S. Jones Navarre, age 82 of Barryton, passed away at home Sunday, March 27, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born January 5, 1940 in Brinton the daughter of Martin C. and Nora E. (Forbes) Jones. During her working years, Carol had served as the Sheridan Township Treasurer and drove bus for the Chippewa Hills School District she...

Mar 23, 2022

Faye Marie Thomas, age 77 of Remus, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 18, 1944 in Big Rapids the daughter of Thomas F. and Marie L. (Peepers) Ray. Faye graduated from Big Rapids High School and married Paul Thomas on May 2, 1964. They made their home in...

Mar 18, 2022

Charles D. King, formerly of the Big Rapids area, passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Traverse City on Friday, March 18, 2022, surrounded by his family. Charles, known as "Chuck", was born in Lansing on February 25, 1942, to the late Harold and Audra (Haydon) King. He attended Mecosta High School where he lettered in...

Mar 16, 2022

June Urale Buckley, age 99 of Big Rapids passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home, surrounded by her three daughters on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born July 1, 1922 in Illinois, the daughter of Charlie and Grace (Waggoner) Blake. June grew up in Central Michigan. She graduated with honors from Harrison High School after attending three...

Mar 14, 2022

Barbara G. Rekeny, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home. She was born in Ludington on March 27, 1931, the daughter of George and Bertha (Lee) Winegar. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Big Rapids High School.

She married John Rekeny and together they made...

Mar 11, 2022

Jane Anne Hodges, age 82 of Paris, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home. She was born in Flint on June 27, 1939, the daughter of Sheldon and Fern Anne (Desjardens) Potter. Jane Anne graduated from Mandeville High School in 1957. She married her high school sweetheart on April 27, 1958. Together they raised their family in Flint...

Mar 10, 2022

Lisa Ann Munroe, age 75 of Big Rapids, passed away at her home Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born October 6, 1946 in Muskegon the daughter of Thelma (Thunfors) and F. Edgar Johnson. Lisa was raised in Muskegon where she began to study the piano and later moved on to Chicago for more extensive instruction. Lisa returned to Muskegon...

Mar 7, 2022

Geraldine "Jerry" Ranshaw, age 85 of Chippewa Lake formerly of Mason, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 6, 1936, the daughter of Edward Mansfield and Deloris (Wightman) Nye. Jerry was born and raised in Mason on her uncles farm where her passion for riding horses began....

Mar 3, 2022

God saw that Ron was tired and no cure could be found so the angels carried him to paradise. Ron passed away at his home peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Ron was born on March 1, 1940 to the late Steve and Betty (Redman) Baker in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Big Rapids...

Mar 1, 2022

Ruth N. Woolworth, age 86 of Coral, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born in Big Rapids on June 25, 1935, the daughter of the late Edgar and Agnes (Polance) Fredenburg. Ruth was a 1954 graduate of Big Rapids High School. She married Elmer Woolworth on October 2, 1954 and together they raised their family on the farm...