Scott A. Langworthy
Aug 30, 2021
Scott A. Langworthy, age 66 of Barryton, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Reed City on January 13, 1955, the son of Charles and Patricia (Jacobs) Langworthy. Scott married Bonnie Garchow on August 29, 1987 in Chippewa Lake and together they raised their son Charles in Barryton....
Betty Jean Thompson Browers
Aug 28, 2021
Betty J. Thompson Browers, age 92, died Saturday, August 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1929 in White Cloud, the daughter of Stanley and Edna (Brawner) Thompson. Betty graduated from White Cloud High School in 1947. She was a proud homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an...
Donna J. Acker
Aug 28, 2021
Donna J. Acker, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, born on April 18, 1932, the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Ellefson) Borstler. Donna graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1950. She married Gordon "Andy" Acker on October 30, 1954 and together...
Paul K. Horan
Aug 26, 2021
Paul Kevin Horan, 58, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born August 22, 1963, the son of Robert T. and Dolores Grace (Conley) Horan. Paul was a member of St. Mary - St. Paul Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and then graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1981....
Sandra L. Wolschleger
Aug 20, 2021
Sandra L. (Bowen) Wolschleger, age 71, died Friday, August 20, 2021 surrounded by family at Margaretss Meadows in Remus MI. She was born June 6, 1950 in Port Huron, the daughter of Frank and Eleene (Gillies) Bowen. Sandy married the love of her life, Robert Wolschleger Sr, in July of 1968 in Ruth, Michigan and moved to Big Rapids with...
Steven Zimmerman
Aug 6, 2021
Steven Zimmerman age 68, passed away peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021 at Big Rapids Fields. He was born April 18, 1953 in Big Rapids, the son of the late Kenneth Hays and Greta Zimmerman. Steve graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1971. He worked various jobs in the area after graduation, including Stanwood Co-op. Steve then worked at Holtons...
Dale R. Maneke
Aug 6, 2021
Dale R. Maneke, a lifelong resident of Rodney, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at the age of 88. He was born at home in Rodney on March 4, 1933, the son of the late James and Esther (Molda) Maneke. Dale married June Hornby on July 5, 1952. He was employed by the Mecosta County Road Commission and retired after...
Amy E. Barratt
Aug 3, 2021
Amy Elizabeth Barratt passed way unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her home near Reed City at age 33. Amy was a well known and loved native of Big Rapids, having lived her whole life in the area. Amy will be best remembered for her glowing smile and infectious laugh. Her spirit and enthusiasm brought joy wherever she went. She...
Mark D. Pischel
Jul 30, 2021
Mark D. Pischel age 53, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home in Big Rapids. He was born August 5, 1967 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the son of Francis and Ornella (Albieri) Pischel. Mark was a talented Master Mechanic. He was the one people would call with questions on engines and motors, he knew it all....
Susan Marie Ruggles
Jul 16, 2021
Susan Marie Ruggles, age 77 of Remus, passed away peacefully Friday, July 16, 2021 at her home. She was born January 31, 1944 the daughter of John and Priscilla (Grieme) Stibich. Sue was raised in Detroit and graduated from Immaculata High School. She attended Siena Heights University in Adrian where she met Ian "John" Ruggles who was attending the neighboring...
Jeffrey T. Hayes
Jul 13, 2021
Jeffrey T. Hayes, 52, of Big Rapids, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Big Rapids Hospital. He was born July 15, 1968, the son of Philip Hayes and Paula Skalla. Jeff graduated from Jenison High School, in Grand Rapids, in 1986. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army and honorably served 3 years, stationed in Germany. Upon...
Earl "Tom" Spedowski
Jul 11, 2021
Earl Thomas "Tom" Spedowski, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 11th at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 1, 1945 in Stanwood, son of the late Joseph and Catherine (ONeill) Spedowski. Tom overcame numerous obstacles with his health over the last 25 years, surpassing all medical expectations. He was one of the...
Eugene E. Hull
Jul 10, 2021
Eugene E. Hull, age 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his daughters home with his family by his side. Eugene was precise in every way in life; he came into this world on July 10, 1935, and left this world on his birthday. Eugene was born in Big Rapids, the son of Ezra and Olive (Smith) Hull....
Randy P. Cook
Jul 9, 2021
Randy Paul Cook, 60, of Tucson, Arizona, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born in Perryton, Texas on December 11, 1960 to Jerry Paul and Trula Kay (McGarraugh) Cook and was raised on the family farm. Randy began his career with Texas Instruments in...
Jeremy John Bishop
Jul 9, 2021
Jeremy John Bishop, 42, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital on Friday, July 9, 2021, with the love and support of his family and friends. He was born July 22, 1978, in Big Rapids and was a 1997 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He was the Career Center Electronics Student of the Year his...
Orley A. "Bud" Wise
Jul 8, 2021
Orley A. "Bud" Wise Jr., 90 of Canadian Lakes, died Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Dearborn on February 13, 1931, the son of Ellen Bennett and Orley Wise Sr. Bud was a member of Northland United Methodist Church for over 30 years. He liked being outdoors; often taking his daughters hiking and fishing. Bud...
Monagene Eggleston
Jul 7, 2021
Monagene Eggleston, age 94, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Kelsey Extended Care in Lakeview, which was her wonderful home for nearly two years. Monagene was born August 5, 1926, the daughter of Vern R. and Rosalinda (Zielke) Crittenden. She was raised in Remus where she graduated from high school. Monagene married Ernest Eggleston, together they...
Jack A. Chapin
Jul 3, 2021
Jack A. Chapin, 73, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home in Morley. He was born in Grand Rapids on March 23, 1948, the son of James and Lorraine (Beals) Mulder. Jack graduated from Rogers high school in Wyoming, MI in 1967. The following year he was drafted into the United States Army, stationed in Germany. He shot...
Thurston "Dick" J. Brack
Jul 3, 2021
Thurston J. "Dick" Brack, age 84 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home. He was born November 28, 1936 in Stanwood, the only child of Philip Henry and Elise May (Thurston) Brack. Dick married Beverly Laser on February 23, 1957 and together they made their home in the Flint area. He was employed by General...
John W. Ingram
Jul 1, 2021
John W. Ingram, 69 of Barryton died Thursday, July 1, 2021 in Big Rapids. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on November 25, 1951, the son of John and Jane (Decker) Ingram. John graduated from Sexton high school in Lansing. He worked as a landscaper for a short time after graduation before beginning his career in the...
