Brian D. Milligan
Oct 18, 2021
Brian Douglass Milligan, age 58 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved flying his ultralight airplane. He was born in Jackson on November 3, 1962, the son of the late Gerald and Rita (Douglass) Milligan. Brian was a 1981 graduate of Dow High School. He then attended Ferris State University before earning his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical...
Dorothy Elizabeth Miller
Oct 15, 2021
Dorothy Elizabeth (Spedowski) Miller, 85 of Evart passed away peacefully on October 15, 2021 with family by her side. Dorothy was born on the family farm in Stanwood, on April 23, 1936 to Joseph and Catherine (ONeil) Spedowski. Together, with her great Catholic faith, Dorothy was well known for her meticulous sewing abilities and being the best baker around. She...
Harry Vern Cross
Oct 14, 2021
Harry Vern Cross, age 93 of Paris passed Thursday, October 14, 2021. Harry was born in Bitely on March 25, 1928 to Archie and Essie (Thomas) Cross. Harry married Dorothy Seaman, and together they made their home and started a family in Paris. Dorothy preceded Harry in death following a tragic car accident. He later married Lillian "Lill" Tucker on...
Shannon M. Phillips
Oct 12, 2021
Shannon M. Phillips, age 44, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her home in Morley. She was born in Grand Rapids on October 10, 1977, the daughter of Royal Wilcox and Shelly Towers. Shannon was a loving mother to seven. She took joy in helping others, and had a kind and goofy soul. Shannons laugh could light up...
Kenneth Carl Stephens
Oct 12, 2021
Kenneth Carl Stephens, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born in Flint on January 16, 1936 to Charles and Lora Stephens. Following his honorable discharge from the United States Army, Ken was employed at General Motors in Flint where he served as a UAW representative; he retired in 1985. He married Marie Rice...
Donald W. Campbell Jr.
Oct 9, 2021
Donald W. Campbell Jr, age 81, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at his home in Big Rapids surrounded by family. He was born April 2, 1940 in Royal Oak, the son of Donald Sr. and Christine (Bowman) Campbell. Don served in the United States Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1964. He married the love of his life Cathy...
Millard Brasington
Oct 8, 2021
Millard A. Brasington, age 85 of Mecosta, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Royal View Retirement Community. He was born in Farwell on January 23, 1936, the son of Rufus and Edith (Halstead) Brasington. Millard and his family moved to Detroit during the war before they settled in Edmore to start a...
Elaine Ruth Bruinsma
Oct 3, 2021
Elaine Ruth (Hancock) Bruinsma, age 95 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Royal View Retirement Community. She was born April 13, 1926 in Grand Rapids to Elien (Olson) and William H. Hancock. Elaine attended school in Grand Rapids, graduating from Creston High School in 1944. On April 10, 1947 she married her high...
Gale L. Bottomley
Oct 2, 2021
Gale L. Bottomley, age 95 of Barryton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his home. He was born August 4, 1926 in Charlotte the son of Frederick and Myrta Bottomley. At a very young age, Gale enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. He served in the American Merchant Marine in Oceangoing Service during the period of Armed Conflict...
Evelyn I. Dunn
Oct 2, 2021
Evelyn Ione Dunn, age 96 Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home. She was born April 10, 1925 at her grandmothers home in Big Rapids the daughter of William and Faun (Marvel) Totten. Evelyn graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1943. She married William Dunn on December 7, 1945 (Pearl Harbor Day)....
Dennis "Denny" Parshall
Oct 1, 2021
Dennis Bruce Parshall, better known as "Denny" to friends and acquaintances, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 in his Bitely home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.Denny was born January 2, 1946, to Bruce and Rose (ne Thayer) Parshall in Lansing, the fifth of six surviving children and their eldest together. He was raised in rural Ingham...
Sharon E. Obert
Sep 30, 2021
Sharon E. Obert, age 80, died peacefully at her home in Stanwood Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born April 12, 1941 to Arthur and Elenora (Nason) Borstler in Big Rapids. Sharon was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake for her five children. She enjoyed bowling with friends and family and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Most...
Reginald L. Gilster
Sep 24, 2021
Reginald Lee Gilster, age 71 of Reed City, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born February 22, 1950 in Nebraska, the son of Richard A. Sr. and Dorothy (Whiteley) Gilster. Reginald was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He married the former Thelma Thawley on October 2, 1976 at the Branham Tabernacle in Jeffersonville, IN. The...
James E. Walter
Sep 23, 2021
James "Jim" Walter passed away at his home in Paris on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 62. Jim was born on January 13, 1959 in Saint Johns to Edward and Nina (Davis) Walter. He was a member of the Chippewa Hills High School marching band which played at halftime at the Silver Dome. Jim graduated from high...
Thelma S. Gilster
Sep 23, 2021
Thelma S. Gilster, age 77 of Reed City, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born July 5, 1944 in Salisbury, Maryland the daughter of George H. and Floyd (Morris) Thawley. Thelma moved to Indiana in 1969 to be near her brother who was a minister at the time. She married Reginald Gilster in Jeffersonville, IN on October 2,...
Joann Pennock
Sep 21, 2021
JoAnn Pennock, age 80, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home in Chippewa Lake surrounded by family. She was born September 5, 1941 in Augusta, the daughter of Floyd and Ella (Gasser) Langs. JoAnn enjoyed boating with her husband, playing the organ and listening to music. She retired from Walmart after working for 21 years. During retirement she enjoyed...
Laura J. Donley
Sep 18, 2021
Laura J. Donley, age 69 of Stanwood, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home. She was born in Bellaire on September 27, 1951, the daughter of the late Arthur and Laura (Sands) Suydan. Laura graduated from high school in Ohio and later moved with her parents to Morley. She married Michael Donley August 4, 1973 at Big...
William L. "Greeter Bill" Biers
Sep 17, 2021
William L. "Greeter Bill'' Biers, 78, of Bitely, MI and formerly of Marblehead, OH passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Michigan. He was born November 12, 1942 in Port Clinton, OH the son of Charles and Jane (Scherf) Biers. He married Bonnie Lee Karns on December 14, 1963 and she survives....
Michael S. Preston
Sep 11, 2021
Michael S. Preston, 67, of Chippewa Lake, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Marshall. He was born January 26, 1954 in Durand, MI to Robert & Elizabeth (Delehanty) Preston. Michael served honorably in the US Air Force from March 1972 June 1973. Mike loved car hauling and traveling all over the United States. He enjoyed Nascar races and spending...
Alice May Davis
Sep 8, 2021
Alice May (Criswell) Davis, 95 years old of Morley, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1925 to Carris and Daisy May (Mansfield) Criswell. Alice married Robert M. Davis in 1945 and moved to Stanwood in 1947, where they proceeded to raise seven children. Alice was a loving and...
