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...
Barbara Covey
Dec 23, 2021
Barbara Covey died peacefully at her residence on December 23, 2021, with members of her family by her side. Barbara Covey was born July 8, 1933, in Grant Center, Michigan to Leslie and Esther (Paine) Reed. She married Gerald (Jerry) Covey on July 2, 1955. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Covey; parents, Leslie and Esther...
Phillip Otis Cornell
Dec 22, 2021
Phillip Otis Cornell, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on June 17, 1952 in Stanwood, the son of Charles E and Estelle S (Peterson) Cornell. He went to Morley Stanwood Community Schools and graduated in the class of 1971. Phillip started his working life at the Olsen Knife Company right out of high school;...
Peggy Gene Beebe
Dec 21, 2021
Peggy G. Beebe, age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. She was born December 14, 1939 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of James and Maxine (Callahan) Miller. She married James A. Beebe and he preceded her in death in 2005. Peggy was also preceded by her parents, brothers Ernie Miller and Jim Miller, and a...
Doris E, Konrad
Dec 20, 2021
Doris E. (Christiansen) Konrad died December 20, 2021 in Big Rapids at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ignatius J. Konrad Sr. and son Mark C. Konrad. She is survived by her son Ignatius (Iggy) Konrad, Jr. (Cindy); daughter-in-law Donna Konrad; grandchildren Karin Konrad and Andrew Konrad (Zoe); great grandchildren Victor and Rosie Konrad....
Alan D. Couturier
Dec 20, 2021
Alan D. Couturier, age 68 of Morley, Michigan passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 15, 1953 in Northport, MI the son of William J. and Delores E. (Stowe) Couturier. He graduated from Suttons Bay High School in 1972. Al retired from the automotive industry in Alabama. He moved back to his...
Billy J. Pogue
Dec 18, 2021
Billy J. Pogue, age 91 of Lake, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Midland. He was born September 29, 1930 in Stella, Missouri, the son of Patrick and Jessie (Anderson) Pogue. Bill was a longtime resident of Mesa, Arizona, his family moving there in 1940, and the Apache Junction, Arizona area, before moving to Michigan in 2017. He was an...
Karen A. Brierly-Reagan
Dec 18, 2021
Karen A. Brierly-Reagan, age 68, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. She was born April 11, 1953, in Warren, MI, the daughter of Edward and Elaine (Bradley) Spear. Karen graduated from Cousino High School in 1971, and lived her life in the Warren, Waterford and Auburn Hills areas. Most recently she had made her home in Reed City to be...
Shawn M. Brimmer
Dec 16, 2021
Corrections Officer Shawn M. Brimmer, age 51, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, from a medical emergency while on duty for the Mecosta County Sheriffs Department. He was born October 1, 1970, in Hart, the son of Nina VandenHeuvel. Shawn was dedicated to helping others and his community. For 21 years he served in law enforcement, working for several...
Norman J. Geasler
Dec 15, 2021
Norman J. Geasler, age 84, of Lake died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born October 14, 1937 on his parents farm in Coldwater Township, the son of Albert and Daisy (Sloan) Geasler. Norm earned his Bachelors Degree in accounting from Ferris State University in 1968. He worked as the clerk and treasurer on the Coldwater Township...
