Betty J. Baldwin
Aug 12, 2022
Betty J. Baldwin, age 92 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born in Hartford on June 26, 1930, the daughter of the late Delbert and Iva (Udell) Wilson. Betty was a 1948 graduate from Hartford High School. She married Merle Baldwin on October 1, 1948 and together they raised their children in Bangor and Stanwood,...
Dewayne J. Yarrington
Aug 10, 2022
Dewayne James Yarrington, age 87 of Big Rapids, Michigan formerly of Wyoming, Michigan died peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born April 22, 1935. He joined the United States Navy in 1953. He married the love of his life, Doreen Spedowski February 1, 1957. He is survived by his wife; two sons; two daughters; nine grandchildren; and 18...
Janis K. Pardee
Aug 9, 2022
Janis K. Pardee, age 74 of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
She was born February 4, 1948 in Eaton Rapids the daughter of Ray and Rosanna (Williams) Byron. Janis was raised by her grandparents in Mason, MI. She graduated from Mason High School in 1966. Janis married Harley Pardee on May...
Sara E. "Sally" Mabel Krumins
Aug 6, 2022
Sara "Sally" Mabel Krumins, age 82, passed on peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. Sally was born in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of A. Arthur and Wilma (Shrock) Mabel. She was a 1958 graduate of Howe High School, Indianapolis, Indiana and worked part time at the Indianapolis library throughout high school and college. Sally studied history and...
Carol J. Lattimore
Aug 4, 2022
Carol Jayne Lattimore, 85 of Rodney, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 with family by her side. Carol was born on December 27, 1936 to Carl and Selma (Nyman) Toogood. She graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural School in 1955. Carol married Darwin Lattimore on June 11, 1955. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Carol and Darwin...
Sandra "Sandy" Mcgee
Aug 2, 2022
Sandra "Sandy" L. McGee, age 71 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home with family by her side. Sandy was a faith-filled person, born in Grand Rapids to John and Ruth (Clay) Buitendyk on May 12, 1951. Sandy married James E. McGee on January 22, 1972 in Rockford, just before graduating. Together they raised their family...
Doris M. Teeters
Jul 31, 2022
Doris M. Teeters, age 94, formerly of Big Rapids passed away on July 31, 2022 at her residence in Brea, California. She was born December 21, 1927 to Roy and Edna Eubank. She is survived by one son Daniel Teeters and his wife Cathy Swanson of California, daughter-in-law Sandra Teeters of Indiana, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She...
James W. Horgan
Jul 31, 2022
James W. Horgan, age 82 of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Railside Assisted Living Center in Byron Center. He was born February 22, 1940 in Big Rapids the son of William J. and Margaret M. (Tighe) Horgan. Jim graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958. He married Joanne Ruth Bouman on November 7, 1959 at St....
Alan W. Sherman
Jul 28, 2022
Alan Wayne Sherman, age 65 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 28, 2022 at home, he was preparing for the upcoming hunting season. Al was born December 4, 1956 the son of Art and Annie (Letson) Sherman. He grew up in Lake and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1975. Al married Lora Ann Bazaire on September 28,...
Barbara Kyser
Jul 22, 2022
Barbara W. (Tobias) Kyser was born May 31, 1926 in Lansing, the daughter of Ray and Gertrude (Kreidler) Tobias. Barb attended Lansing, Eastern High School, graduating in 1945. Through mutual friends she was introduced to her husband Ronald Kyser, they were married November 2, 1946. They built their home in Brooklyn, MI where they raised their three children. Barb was...
James B. Scalf
Jul 20, 2022
James B. Scalf, age 75 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 8, 1947, the son of Thelma Scalf. Jim graduated from high school in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Marines. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple...
Yolanda E. Lyons
Jul 20, 2022
Yolanda E. Lyons, age 75 of Barryton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born November 15, 1946 in Alma the daughter of Chester and Harriette (Russ) Dillon. Yolanda was raised in Mason, graduating from High School in 1964. She later attended Kent State University in Ohio. Yolanda and her husband Laverne "Bub" Lyons...
Ronald B. Mcalister
Jul 18, 2022
Ronald B. McAlister, age 65 of Big Rapids formerly of Sturgis, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana on September 6, 1956, the son of Robert and Helen (Ergott) McAlister. Ron was a hard worker that always had a job plus multiple side jobs and was active in his community. He was employed by White...
Max E. Lee
Jul 9, 2022
Max Evart Lee, age 93 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home while under the care of hospice. He was born April 8, 1929 in Marion the son of Mark and Lena (Cooper) Lee. While attending Marion High School, Max met the former Elaine M. Reed and they were married on October 14, 1950. Max was...
James Carlton Franck
Jul 8, 2022
James C. Franck, age 95, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. He was the husband of the late JoAnne P. Franck. There will be no public services. No services at this time Monday, July 11, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Robert S. Penrod
Jul 5, 2022
Robert S. Penrod, age 23 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born in Lansing on December 8, 1998, the son of Freedom Penrod. Robert was a 2017 graduate from Crossroads Charter Academy. He married Kymberly Smith June 23, 2018 and together they raised their daughter Khalia. Robert was an avid football fan; he played in...
Casey T. Marek
Jul 3, 2022
Casey Thomas Marek, age 47, died peacefully at his home in Stanwood Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born May 29, 1975 in Big Rapids, the son of Frank and Joyce (Karnick) Marek. He married the love of his life Anneke Veenstra October 9, 2004 on Mackinac Island. Caseys charisma and style were unmatched. He could easily talk with people...
Darlene "Dar" Gardner
Jun 30, 2022
Darlene Kaye Gardner, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away June 30, 2022 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on October 27, 1945 the daughter of Ford J. and Agnes J. (Urie) Noble. Dar moved to Baldwin at a very young age and graduated from Baldwin High School. At a young age she loved to bowl...
Elaine Maxine Lee
Jun 30, 2022
Elaine M. Lee age 90 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at her home. Elaine was born on May 20, 1932 to Edgar and Katy (Ryckman) Reed in Mount Pleasant. As a child the family moved to Marion and while attending school Elaine met Max Lee. She graduated from Marion High School in 1950 and married Max on...
Luella A. Osburn
Jun 29, 2022
Luella Ada (Wiltenburg) Osburn, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born July 7, 1927 in Conklin, the daughter of Ernest and Lillie Wiltenburg. She married Russel Osburn on March 15, 1946. No words can express what a truly special person she was or how many lives she touched....
