Obituary Listing

Apr 23, 2022

Gordon V. Turner age 87, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 23, 2022 following a yearlong battle with congestive heart failure. At his side was his wife of over 68 years, Donna Jean Turner (Wilson), his son Phil, and many other family members. He was born on April 8, 1935, the son...

Apr 19, 2022

Cecil D. DeMott age 79, died peacefully Tuesday, April 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 21, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Stanley and Marvel (Blonshine) DeMott. Cecil enlisted in the United States Army in 1959 and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1965 as a SP4. Cecil worked as a...

Apr 17, 2022

Robert went to be with the Lord on Easter Day, April 17, 2022. He passed peacefully with family near, at Medi-Lodge in Mt. Pleasant MI. Robert Gene Weiland was born to Wilma Jean (Whipple) Ruzinsky and John Harold Weiland Sr. on November 3, 1955 in Batavia, NY. He grew up with nine siblings in which he was the oldest. Robert...

Apr 15, 2022

Larry L. Hinsley age 81, of Big Rapids died peacefully at his home surrounded by family Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born April 2, 1941 in Grayling, the son of Neil and Thelma (Benninger) Hinsley. Larry enjoyed watching any baseball, football, basketball, or hockey game on T.V. and coaching his sons little league team. He was a member of...

Apr 14, 2022

Barbara Joan (French) Gernant of Big Rapids died peacefully at home on April 14, 2022. She was born in Big Rapids on September 14, 1965 to Lucille and Jim French. She attended St. Mary School, Big Rapids High School and Ferris State University. Barbara graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations with highest distinction....

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...