Joanne O'Neil
Sep 8, 2021
Joanne (Horgan) ONeil age 88, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Medilodge of Mount Pleasant. She was born January 16, 1933 in Big Rapids, the daughter of William and Margaret (Tighe) Horgan. Joanne married Edwin ONeil February 22, 1952 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Big Rapids. She worked as a secretary at the Ferris State University Library for 15...
Ralph G. Turnbull
Sep 7, 2021
Ralph G. Turnbull of Holland, formerly of Weidman died September 7, 2021 at the age of 92.
He was born on March 8, 1929 to Bliss and Helen (Auten) Turnbull in Ortonville. He graduated from Ortonville High School. Ralph worked for the Pontiac Motor Division before honorably serving in the Navy during the Korean War....
Sandra Faye Wright
Sep 6, 2021
Sandra "Sandy" Faye Wright, age 63 of Stanwood, left us on Sept 6, 2021, after a life filled with joy, love, and a dedication to helping others. Sandy was born in Ypsilanti on Sept 26, 1957, the daughter of Oren and Emma (Morgan) Gilbreath. She was a 1975 graduate from Big Rapids High School. During this time,...
Gregory L. Moore
Sep 6, 2021
Gregory L. Moore, age 63 of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Monday September 6, 2021 in Big Rapids, with family by his side. He was born May 22, 1958 in Reed City, the son of Robert L. and Patricia A. (Gawne) Moore.
Greg graduated from High School and then...
Wesley L. Ward
Sep 4, 2021
Wesley L. Ward age 54, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home in Big Rapids surrounded by family. He was born October 8, 1966 in Big Rapids, the son of Mike Ward and Shirley Strickland. Wesley was an outdoorsman, he liked to hunt, fish and go camping. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and painting. Wesley was an...
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...
