Beth A. Riley
Feb 18, 2022
Beth Ann Riley of Barryton and Mohave Valley AZ, joined her husband Mark Riley to begin their eternal adventures on Friday February 18, 2022. Beth was born May 8, 1945 in Barryton to Elmer Arlo and Glenna Belle (Quick) Tanner. She graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural School in 1963. She married Ron Nott of Chippewa Lake and had two children,...
Evelyn Louise Telfer
Feb 17, 2022
Evelyn Louise Telfer, 106 of Big Rapids, passed into the arms of her Lord and Master Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Mission Point of Big Rapids. Evelyn was born on July 1, 1915 in Denver, Indiana to Clinton Clay and Mary Agnes (Breidenstine) Robbins. She graduated from Reed City High School in 1934. She was married to...
Debra "Deb" Fountain
Feb 16, 2022
Debra J. Fountain, age 66, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home in Big Rapids surrounded by family. She was born April 19, 1955 in Alma, the daughter of Eckle and Dorothy (McCrory) Young.Deb was a member of Eagles Aerie #2535 for over 20 years. She enjoyed volunteering, cooking breakfast in the early mornings and raising money...
Genevieve A. "Gen" Abrams
Feb 15, 2022
Genevieve Ann "Gen" Abrams, age 58 of Mecosta, went into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 15, 2022 after battling cancer for a third time. Gen was born November 22, 1963 in Detroit to the late William and Genevieve M. (Smith) Peterson. She graduated in 1981 from Herbert Henry Dow High School in Midland. Gen...
Timothy M. Porter
Feb 8, 2022
Timothy M. Porter, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born May 29, 1949 in Grand Rapids the son of Thomas and Florajane (Elliot) Porter. Tim grew up in Grand Rapids where he graduated from Union High School. He enrolled at Ferris State University graduating from the Automotive...
Donna R. Krum
Feb 5, 2022
Donna R. Krum, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday February 5, 2022. She was born September 21, 1943 in Lakeview the daughter of Arnold W. and Helen B. (Scott) Sharp. She married Jerry M. Krum at the Higbee Church on October 1, 1960 and they made their home in the Stanwood area. Donna was employed by Wolverine World Wide...
Joyce C. Eisenhart
Feb 4, 2022
Joyce Carol Eisenhart was born on November 30, 1928 in Royal Oak to Charles and Elsie Blackman. They were blessed with two daughters, Joyce and Patricia and one son, Charles. Joyce was confirmed in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and was a member of Our Shepard in Birmingham, MI; where she served 15 years as a school secretary. Joyce married...
Henry M. "Hank" Button Sr.
Feb 3, 2022
Henry M. "Hank" Button Sr. age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was born February 20, 1930 in Haslett, MI the son of Henry M. and Cora (Zoss) Button. Hank was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Korean War. He married the former Nancy Jo Mills on March 2, 1948 near...
Art And Gail Reagan
Feb 3, 2022
Reagan, Art (Arlen) & Gail (Steen) Together Forever Gail: August 14, 1938 - February 3, 2022 Art: May 26, 1937 - November 8, 2020 Art & Gail are survived by their children, Mike & Tammy Reagan, Roxanne Lyon, Ronica Reagan, Gaye & George Alverson, Laurie & Bruce Anderson, Randy Reagan & Shawn Reagan, 22 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren & 2...
Earl R. Haney
Feb 2, 2022
Earl R. Haney, age 81 of Reed City, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 21, 1940, in Lansing, the son of Roland and Frances (Smith) Haney. Earl was a 1957 graduate of Barryton High School. He married Dianne Little on October 31, 1959, in Barryton and together...
Novella "Billie" Brady
Feb 1, 2022
Novella "Billie" Hicks Brady, age 84 of Hersey, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born November 9, 1937 in Summersville, WV the daughter of Benjamin A. and Mabel G. (Kauff) Terry. Billie graduated from Summerville High School and soon after moved to Detroit where she married David Hicks on January 28, 1955. They made their home in Detroit...
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...
