Patricia Anne Gerow-Hallquist
Nov 10, 2021
Patricia Anne (Classon) Gerow-Hallquist, born on January 11, 1935, former resident of Grand Ledge, Michigan and Big Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 10, 2021 in Franklin, Massachusetts.Patricia is survived by her four children; Kristin Hogan of Franklin, MA, Steven (Anne) Brutosky of Madison, WI, Scott (Lilly) Brutosky of Fond Du Lac, WI and Susan (Mark) Kettner of Jackson,...
Dennis A. Mall
Nov 10, 2021
Dennis A. Mall, age 50 of Stanwood passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born December 20, 1970 in Detroit. Dennis graduated from Roseville High School where his interest in drama, music and cooking developed. Dennis began his working career as a chef in high end restaurants in the Detroit Metropolitan area including the Barristers Gardens, Lochmoor Country Club...
Bruce G. Alexander
Nov 9, 2021
Bruce G. Alexander, age 74 of Reed City, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Royal View Retirement Community. He was born in Detroit on March 3, 1947, the son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Nixon) Alexander. Bruce was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1967; serving in Vietnam where he received a Purple heart. He was a...
Rebecca "Becky" S. Rees
Nov 7, 2021
Rebecca "Becky" Rees, age 43, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home in Stanwood. She was born in Lakeview on March 22, 1978, the daughter of Gary and Diane (Hopkins) Wahl. Becky married the love of her life in 2003 and together they raised their children in Stanwood. Becky was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church...
Julie Buchanan
Nov 7, 2021
Julie S. Buchanan, age 46 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born in Holland on July 10, 1975, the daughter of Michael and LaDonna (Neal) Evans. Julie was a 1993 graduate of Fennville High School. She then earned a Medical Administrative Certificate from Everest Institute. Julie was one of strong faith; she enjoyed studying the...
Danny "Dan" L. Deyo
Nov 6, 2021
Danny L. Deyo, age 73, a lifelong resident of Morley, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born March 14, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Alice (Smith) Deyo. Dan graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1966 and began working for the Morley Area Fire Department and Morley Rescue. He continued...
Shawn L. Horstman
Nov 1, 2021
Shawn L. Horstman, age 56, died Monday, November 1, 2021 in Reed City. She was born in Alma on August 23, 1965, the daughter of Richard and Joanne (Weide) Fox. Shawn enjoyed watching TV and playing cards with her family. She loved to go camping and spend time with her grandchildren. Shawn was an avid collector of eagles. She will...
Conda Fay Garner
Nov 1, 2021
Conda Fay Garner (Hampel), 71 of Big Rapids, MI passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 at her home with her family by her side, after a short battle with cancer. Conda was born on January 14, 1950 at 4:44 a.m. (a time she has shared for years) in Big Rapids to Edward and Sarah (Holt) Hampel. Conda graduated from...
Diana Lynn Mason
Oct 24, 2021
Diana L. Mason, age 58, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Greenville on October 25, 1962, the daughter of George and Diana (Blum) Mason. Diana enjoyed cookouts with her family and playing with her grandkids. She loved her fur babies Tippy and Dakota. Diana was a member for...
Roger E. Winegar
Oct 20, 2021
Roger E. Winegar, age 84 of Big Rapids, died at his home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born July 11, 1937 in Ludington, the son of George and Bertha (Lee) Winegar. Roger will be remembered as a friendly man who loved people. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judy of Big...
Robert G. Walworth
Oct 19, 2021
Robert G. "Bob" Walworth, age 71 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 7, 1950, the son of Ford and Odette (Parker) Walworth. Bob graduated high school before serving his country honorably with the United States Army. During the Vietnam War, Bob earned several medals...
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...
