Lois A. Barone
Jan 31, 2022
Lois A. Barone, age 77of Big Rapids, died Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born June 10, 1944 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Max and Evelyn (Koets) Carpenter. Lois enjoyed dancing and watching tv. She liked fishing; especially cooking the fish she caught. Lois loved dogs, drawing, coloring in adult coloring books, and making afghans for her children. She...
Patricia A. Mondrella
Jan 31, 2022
Patricia A. Mondrella, age 74 of Rodney, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1947 in Big Rapids the oldest of 13 girls. Pat was a lifelong and devout member of St Marys Catholic Church in Big Rapids. As a child, she attended St. Marys School until joining...
Crystal Jean Kenyon
Jan 30, 2022
Crystal Jean Kenyon, age 38 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 30, 2022 at her home. She was born April 25, 1983, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Julia Kenyon. Crystal had a joyful soul; she was always happy and liked to help others. Crystal was hard working and self-sufficient. She enjoyed two-tracking, working on her cars, camping, and...
Brenda L. Thompson
Jan 29, 2022
Brenda L. Thompson, age 55 of Farewell, died unexpectedly at her home Saturday, January 29, 2022. She was born March 18, 1966 in Midland, the daughter of Willard and Beverly (Loomis) Denslow. Brenda loved camping with her children and was an avid reader. She was the goofball of the family, always putting a smile on everyones face....
Rachel M. Goldman
Jan 28, 2022
Rachel Marie (Fetterley) Goldman, beloved mother, daughter, and sister passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2022, age 36. Rachel was born on February 24, 1985 in Ann Arbor, MI. She grew up in Big Rapids and attended Big Rapids High School. Rachel had a talent for cooking and followed her dream in culinary art where she graduated from Northwestern, Traverse...
Roy O. Oberlin
Jan 28, 2022
Roy O. Oberlin, age 81, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born February 14, 1940, in Hinton Township, Mecosta County, Michigan, the son of Floyd and Hazel (Lee) Oberlin. Roy will be laid to rest with his parents at Decker Cemetery in Mecosta County. Arrangements and care entrusted to Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. Share a memory or...
Lawrence Edwin O'Neil
Jan 25, 2022
Lawrence E. "Edwin" ONeil, age 88 of Barryton, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Margarets Meadows in Remus. He was born September 3, 1933 in Big Rapids, the son of Lawrence and Alice (Moore) ONeil. Edwin married Joanne Horgan February 22, 1952 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Big Rapids. He worked as a superintendent at ANR Pipeline for 34...
Duain Moore
Jan 24, 2022
Duain L. Moore, 74, of Morley passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 24, 2022 in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born on May 15, 1947 in Mancelona, the son of Ben and Eula (Fredrick) Moore. He worked over 40 years as a charter bus driver, often talked about all the places he went and people he met along the way. Duain...
Violet I. Sprague
Jan 21, 2022
Violet I. Sprague, age 79 of Barryton, passed away Friday afternoon, January 21, 2022. She was born November 10, 1942 in Marquette the daughter of Charlie and Grace (Underwood) Gilmore. Violet family moved to Boyne City when she was a little girl. She graduated from Boyne City High School and married Victor J. Sprague on December 9, 1961. Soon after...
Flora "Flo" Patteson
Jan 18, 2022
Flora M. "Flo" Patteson, age 85 of Canadian Lakes, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born on October 2, 1936, in Chicago where she was raised. Flo was the daughter of the late John and Antonette (Santilli) Fiore. She married James Patteson on February 15, 1958, in Chicago where they raised their family. Flo was employed by...
Phyllis E. Stokely
Jan 12, 2022
Phyllis E. Stokely, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home in Big Rapids. She was born August 24, 1934 in Edmore, the daughter of Phillip and Dorothy (Sharp) Miles. Phyllis started her working life at Welchs Meat Market; she then worked for Wolverine Glove Factory before transitioning to Wright Bakery for many years. Phyllis then worked...
Melodie S. Covert Jarnigin
Jan 9, 2022
Melodie Covert Jarnigin, 63 of Barryton, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was born July 19, 1958 in Flint the daughter of Martin and Mildred (Piror) Covert. She married the love of her life Lloyd Jarnigin Jr. and together they made their home and raised their sons in Flint. Melodies lifelong passion for animals, of any kind, drew...
Ardella Mae Shippell
Jan 4, 2022
Ardella M. Shippell, age 95 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born at home in Mecosta Township on February 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Edith (Rorick) Yarrington. Ardella was a member of Big Rapids First Baptist Church. She looked forward to attending church and reading her Bible. Ardella married Leon "Danny"...
Daniel C. Fuller Sr.
Jan 4, 2022
Daniel C. Fuller Sr., age 75 of Stanwood, died peacefully Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born January 14, 1946 in Big Rapids, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Ryan) Fuller. Dan was born and raised on a farm which began his passion for horses. He continued to farm throughout his whole life as well as becoming a farrier and...
Charles F. Howard
Jan 3, 2022
Charles F. Howard of Blanchard, Michigan passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 94. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Broomfield Township Cemetery at a later date. He was born June 14, 1927, the sixth of nine children born to Faber and Nellie Howard. He was raised on the family farm on Sherman...
Priscilla M. Buchholz
Dec 30, 2021
Priscilla Buchholz, age 72, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Alma. She was born February 9, 1949 in Owosso, the daughter of Earl and Virginia (Stinson) Skutt. Priscilla was the treasured matriarch of the family who took great pride in raising her children and helping run the dairy farm. She enjoyed the Christmas holiday and would put so many ornaments...
Don O. Hillis
Dec 30, 2021
Don O. Hillis, age 67 of LeRoy, Michigan passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on July 25, 1954, the son of Orlo Hillis and Marion (Donnelly) Hillis, both preceded in death. Don was a lifelong resident of Morley, Michigan and attended Morley Community Schools. As a junior in High...
Thomas Milton Benson
Dec 28, 2021
Thomas Milton Benson of Dola, Ohio passed away on December 28, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio at the age of 48. Tom was born on April 21, 1973 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Milton and Judy (Kelley) Benson. He was a 1991 graduate of Morley Stanwood Community Schools and received his Associates Degree from the University of...
William "Bill" Whitman
Dec 28, 2021
William J. "Bill" Whitman, age 60 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home. He was born July 5, 1961 in Peru, Indiana, the son of Ronald and Jeanette (Bull) Whitman. Bill was a 1980 graduate from Reed City High School Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force honorably serving during the Gulf...
Shirley A. Mcqueen
Dec 24, 2021
Shirley A. McQueen, age 82, of Weidman died Friday, December 24, 2021. She was born April 4, 1939 in Chili, Wisconsin, the daughter of Werner Sr. and Dora (Paitl) Andre. Shirley was a woman of many hobbies; she enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and hunting deer. She loved to listen to Elvis Presley and watch the Detroit Lions every Sunday. She...
