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...
Austin T. Bennett
Jun 26, 2021
Austin Tyler Bennett, age 19 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born March 4, 2002 to Christopher and Nancy (Pryslek) Bennett in Grand Rapids. Austin grew up in Morley, graduating from Morley Stanwood High School in 2020. During high school Austin excelled in sports; he played football but his passion was track and field....
Glenn W. Erickson
Jun 23, 2021
Glenn Walton Erickson, 77, of Canyon Lake, TX, passed away on June 23, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living community in New Braunfels, TX of a long-term illness. He was born in Manistee, MI, on October 15th, 1943, son of the late Walton Erickson and Marguerite Scheppelman. He is survived by his four sons and their spouses, Steve and Veronica Erickson;...
James "Jim" R. Williams
Jun 23, 2021
James R. "Jim" Williams, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Big Rapids. He was born in Bakersfield, California on November 26, 1947, to the late James and Helen (Claypool) Williams. Jim graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1965 and volunteered to serve his nation in the United States Air Force in May...
Andrew G. "Andy" Bellinger
Jun 17, 2021
Andrew George "Andy" Bellinger, 75 of Lake, passed at home Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born in Goodrich on September 7, 1945, the son of William and Rosemary (Ulrich) Bellinger, and was one of twelve children. On September 12, 1963, Andrew married the love of his life, Denise Ann Lofgren, and together they raised their family in Weidman.Andy...
Bonnie L. Gibbs
Jun 15, 2021
Bonnie L. Gibbs, 81 of Barryton, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Mount Pleasant. She was born March 12, 1940 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Arthur and Ethel (White) Gibbs. Bonnie was a faithful, lifelong member of the Barryton Church of God. She attended services multiple times a week, helped with bible school and sang in the choir. Bonnie...
Earl A. Pratt
Jun 14, 2021
Earl A. Pratt, age 85 of Ashton, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at his home. He was born in Reed City on May 27, 1936, the son of Alex and Dora (Kinney) Pratt. Earl served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Cold War in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam wars. He retired as a Staff Sergeant...
Jane Ford
Jun 13, 2021
Jane Ann Ford passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born on October 8, 1942 to Arthur and Lucy (Ford) Maxwell in Clare. Jane loved collecting anything cows. Bird watching out of her window was among her favorite pass times; she also enjoyed bird clocks that would sing every hour. When...
Eloise Jean Barnikow
Jun 11, 2021
Eloise Jean (Trayer) Barnikow, 81 of Mecosta, died Friday, June 11, 2021 in Grand Rapids. She was born August 24, 1939 in Gratiot County, the daughter of Orville and Lila (Brady) Wakley. Jean moved from Cadillac to Mecosta in 2014 to be closer to her daughter. She was known as the "Cookie Lady" at many farmers markets. Selling her baked...
Starr D. Freiberg
Jun 1, 2021
Starr Diane (Kent) Freiberg, age 82, of Big Rapids passed away on June 1, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Starr was a wife, mother, sister, and friend to all. In all things, she was a caretaker; providing care to anyone whenever needed. She was a very hard worker, generous, and a little feisty at times. Starr had a...
David L. Kizer
May 31, 2021
David L. Kizer, age 73 of Morley, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2021. He was born November 21, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Keith and Betty (Rogers) Kizer. Dave graduated from High School in 1965 and he enlisted in the United States Army the next year. He was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era serving until his...
Elizabeth E. Maneke
May 22, 2021
Elizabeth E. Maneke, who had reached the remarkable age of 100, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home with her beloved family at her bed side. She was a lifelong resident of Mecosta, born at home on July 30, 1920, the daughter of David and Nellie (Houck) Boroff. Elizabeth married Forest Maneke in Remus on December 29, 1951...
Lillian J. Mondrella
May 21, 2021
Lillian Jean Mondrella, 91, went home to be with her Lord on May 21, 2021. Lillian was born on July 20, 1929 in Big Rapids to Arnold and Margaret (ONeill) Berg and lived her entire life in the Big Rapids area graduating from Big Rapids High School in 1948. On June 30, 1951, she married Anthony Mondrella and they made...
Robert L. "Bob" Spears
May 21, 2021
Robert L. "Bob" Spears, age 94 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Lansing on January 10, 1927, the son of Ethel (LaFontsee) RoBart. Bob had tremendous courage and strength; overcoming many obstacles in life, yet always had a smile on his face. He honorably served his country during World War...
Philip R. Worthy
May 20, 2021
Philip R. Worthy, age 82 of Rodney, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. He was born in Ionia on December 16, 1938, the son of Leonard and Janice (Thomas) Worthy. Philip was a 1957 graduate of Barryton High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Lenita Potter on August 10, 1957, and together they raised their family in Barryton. Philip...
Merita L. Westveer
May 18, 2021
Merita L. Westveer, age 81 of Reed City, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born in Palm Beach, Florida on April 3, 1940, the daughter of Gordon and Nancy (Gonser) Nobles. Adopted by Kenneth Lyle Nelson.Merita married Earl Westveer on March 6, 1999, and together they made their home on the channel of Todd Lake. It was there...
