Rosalie L. Mead
Feb 27, 2021
Rosalie L. Mead, 81 of Canadian Lakes, passed away at her home Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born in Birmingham, MI January 27, 1940, the daughter of Homer and Leda (Lintz) Wilson. Rosalie was a 1959 graduate of Flint High School. She married Robert Mead January 19, 1963 in Waterford. Together they raised their family in Pontiac and moved...
Kurt Schwamberger
Feb 26, 2021
Kurt Schwamberger, age 74, a 20 year resident of Canadian Lakes, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. Kurt was born October 5, 1946 in Tuscaloosa Alabama, the eldest son of Jack and Dorothy "Sue" (Hanna) Schwamberger. Kurt graduated from Geneseo High School in 1964. He began college at Clarkson University before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1965....
Donna Marie Thren
Feb 20, 2021
Donna Marie Thren, 85, passed away on February 20, 2021, peacefully at her home. She was born on May 21, 1935, the daughter of Leo and Vada (Chaffee) Gatehouse. A life-long resident of Weidman, Donna married Duane Thren in 1957. An avid crafter, Donna tried her hand at candle making, ceramics, crocheting, sewing, and too many other things to list....
"Mimi" Marise Lycka-Murphy
Feb 16, 2021
Marise "Mimi" Lycka-Murphy age 81, passed this life and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mimi was born in Owosso, April 6, 1939, to Wyman and Uldene (Rudd) LeRoy. She graduated from Chesaning High School in 1957 and married Robert Lycka in 1958. They were married until his passing in 2002. Mimi was a graduate...
Thomas G. Verburg
Feb 9, 2021
Thomas G. "Tom" Verburg, age 79 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home. He was born in Wayne County on April 2, 1941, the son of Cornelius "Bob" and Jean (Boyd) Verburg. Tom was a hard-working man with many talents. He was one of the first line cooks for McDonalds and he worked for Davey Tree...
Charles "Fred" Bauer
Feb 6, 2021
Charles "Fred" Bauer, age 79 of Weidman, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home. He was born in Beal City on October 27, 1941, the son of Frederick "Carl" and June (Murtland) Bauer. Fred was raised following the Catholic faith. He was a hard worker. Fred began working as a Farm Hand on Paschs farm as a...
Donald L. Dreyer
Feb 4, 2021
Donald L. Dreyer, age 79 of Big Rapids formerly of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids on February 21, 1941, the son of the late Peter and Anna (Compaan) Dreyer. Don was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserves. He married Charlene Parrott on June 15, 2002 in Newaygo where together...
Thomas L. Slee
Feb 2, 2021
Thomas L. Slee age 79, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Mecosta surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 22, 1941 in Lansing, the son of David and June (King) Slee. Tom has been a long-time member of the American Legion. He loved raising his Belgium draft horses and was an avid hunter and fisherman....
John P. Loomis
Feb 2, 2021
John P. Loomis age 62, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at his home in Mount Pleasant. He was born July 12, 1958 in Mount Pleasant, the son of Charles and Donna (Ashbaugh) Loomis. John was a heavy equipment operator for McGuirk Sand & Gravel for over 15 years. He was always a big jokester that enjoyed dancing, playing...
Carol R. Eckert
Jan 31, 2021
Carol R. Eckert, age 75 of Sears, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on January 3, 1946, the daughter of Clayton and Evelyn (Werton) Wall. Carol was raised in Monongahela, Pennsylvania until she married the love of her life, Lloyd Eckert of Six Lakes, on August...
Donald E. Kailing
Jan 28, 2021
Donald E. Kailing, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January, 28, 2021. He was born March 3, 1936, the eldest son of Edward and Mary (Mattzela) Kailing. Don was also known affectionately as "Duck" by his family, friends, and community. He was a 1956 graduate from Big Rapids High School. Don then attended Michigan State University studying...
Sally Jo Webb
Jan 28, 2021
Sally Jo Webb, age 77 of Flint Township, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021. She was loved by most people she met. Sally was quick witted with a great sense of humor and vast knowledge of a variety of things. She had some great comebacks, most unacceptable to print! Sally Jo was known by many as Sassy Sal! She...
Anne Kopenski
Jan 19, 2021
Anne H. (Knapp) Kopenski age 78, passed away peacefully at home in Grand Rapids, MI on January 19, 2021. She was born April 2, 1942 in Midland, Park NJ where she grew up and was a graduate of Midland Park High. Anne enjoyed a long career as a Legal Assistant in Grand Rapids. She treasured spending time with a large...
Daniel Mcclellan Sr.
Jan 19, 2021
Daniel G. McClellan Sr. age 83 of Morley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Dan was born on May 10, 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was adopted at an early age and as a young adult became close to his biological siblings. He lived most of his life in Hart where he attended grade school and later the...
Donald E. Seaborn Sr.
Jan 19, 2021
Donald E. Seaborn, Sr., a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 83. Don was born August 1, 1937, the son of Eugene and Jennie (Reid) Seaborn. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1956. Don served as Assistant Chief of Police of Big Rapids for over 20 years. He...
Merwin J. Erickson
Jan 17, 2021
Merwin J. Erickson, age 97 of Morley formerly of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home. He was born in Muskegon, August 6, 1923, the son of Rudolph and Alice (Hansen) Erickson. Merwin graduated from Muskegon High School. He served his country honorably as a Seabee in the United States Navy during World War II. Merwin married...
Mitchell "Mick" Abbott
Jan 16, 2021
Mitchell "Mick" Abbott age 84, a lifetime resident of Weidman, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born January 18, 1936 in Weidman the son of Donald and Birdie (Powell) Abbott. Mitchell married the former Carol Kennedy in 1955. Together they made their home in Weidman where he owned and operated the Weidman Gulf Station. Mick also worked in...
James "Jim" Sofoulis Iii
Jan 15, 2021
Big Rapids: James "Jim" John Sofoulis III, age 76, passed away peacefully at Royal View Retirement Village in Canadian Lakes, MI shortly before midnight on January 15, 2021, the same day as his mom did years ago. He had been declining in health for several days. He was born February 26, 1944, in Big Rapids to James J. Sofoulis II...
Phyllis E. Ostahowski
Jan 15, 2021
Phyllis E. Ostahowski, age 89 of Barryton, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at her grandsons home in Midland. She was born in Midland on March 4, 1931, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Lloyd) Hall. Phyllis was a 1949 graduate from Midland High School. She married Edward Ostahowski on June 25, 1949, and together they raised their four children....
Harold J. Osburn
Jan 14, 2021
Harold J. Osburn age 92, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born December 22, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Raymond and Frances (Maynard) Osburn. Harold attended Chippewa Lake Community Church. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his grandchildren. Harold enjoyed fishing and was an avid Detroit...
