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...
Gloria J. Lucha
Jan 12, 2021
Gloria J. Lucha age 80 of Big Rapids, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Mission Point of Big Rapids. She was born in Berkley, MI on August 2, 1940, the daughter of Louis and Lucille (Frasier) Lamb. Gloria enjoyed volunteering at the Morley American Legion and the Stanwood Eagles. She was an avid Euchre player with the Lois Blakley Group....
Katie Lynn Vanderveen-Bacon
Jan 12, 2021
Katie Lynn Vanderveen-Bacon (35 years old) passed away on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth surrounded by close family. Katie was the wife of Dustin Bacon. Born in Grand Rapids Michigan to Jon and Tammy, they lovingly placed Katie with her parents Robert and Beverly Vanderveen who raised her and her brother (Jeffery) in a loving and faithful...
Giulietta "Judy" A. Irvin
Jan 11, 2021
Giulietta A. "Judy" Irvin, age 83 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home. She was born in Verona, Italy on July 22, 1937, the daughter of Umberto and Giovanna (Della Mano) Fainelli. Judy met her husband, Dale Holland in Italy where they were married. They moved to the United States shortly after, Judy was 18...
Frank Becton
Jan 10, 2021
Through the received grace of God, at the age of 68, Frank Becton was welcomed into His heavenly kingdom on January 10, 2021. Frank knew the joy and peace of salvation through Jesus Christ, and sought to serve Him daily. He treasured relationships with family and friends. Frank was born July 10, 1952. As a United States Marine, Frank honorably...
Patricia L. Westra
Jan 8, 2021
The Life of Patricia Louise Westra Patricia (Pat) Louise Westra entered Heavens colorful garden on January 8, 2021 at the young age of 91. Mom always wanted to "beat" Grandma Westras age of 102 , but that wasnt Gods plan. Mom was born and raised in Detroit. She married Dad, Wayne E. Westra in 1951 and they...
Lucille M. Bulson
Jan 8, 2021
Lucille M. Bulson, age 80 of Big Rapids formerly of Hesperia, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born in Muskegon on June 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Hershal and Sadie (Reinoldt) Prickett. Lucille was a 1958 graduate of Holton High School. She married the love of her life, Buster Bulson, October...
John A. Rohrs
Jan 5, 2021
John A. Rohrs, age 86 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 9, 1934 the son of Theodore and Marie Rohrs. John was raised in Ridgewood, New York and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School. While in school he competed...
Vernon A. Warren
Jan 3, 2021
Vernon A. Warren, age 81 of Dimondale formerly of Weidman, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bangor Township, Bay County, on May 9, 1939, the son of Allen and Ardis "June" (Terwilliger) Warren. Vernon was a graduate from Mecosta High School in 1958. He honorably served his country in the United States Army...
Cecil "Jim" Weller
Dec 30, 2020
Cecil "Jim" Weller, age 64 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home. He was born in Flint on October 31, 1956, the son of Cecil Junior and Leilla (Johnson) Weller. Jim was a 1976 graduate from Reed City High School. He then pursued his passion for ministry by attending Rhema Bible School in Oklahoma....
Karla Joy Roebuck
Dec 30, 2020
Karla Roebuck (age 63 of Rodney) left her earthly home and went to be with her Lord on December 30, 2020. She was on vacation in Florida with her family when she passed due to health issues that were complicated by COVID-19. Karla was born December 26, 1957 in Grant, Michigan the daughter of Roy and Darline (Winters) Newland. Karla...
Jeremy Patrick Simon
Dec 27, 2020
Jeremy Patrick Simon loving son, brother and friend passed away suddenly early December 27th, at the age of 43. "Chops" as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was a graduate of Chippewa Hills High School and Lansing Community College. He worked as a systems analyst for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MI. He served as a Big Brother...
Danny J. Blodgett
Dec 20, 2020
Danny J. Blodgett, age 65 of Lake, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and for the safety of Dannys family and friends, a memorial service will take place at a later date. Because the family is not allowed to have the funeral they envision to honor Danny, they are encouraging you to reach out and express your...
Verna Marguerite Cornell
Dec 18, 2020
Verna Marguerite Cornell, age 91 of Barryton, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 after COVID-19 weakened her body and spirit. She was born July 1, 1929 in Barryton, the daughter of Charles and Mabel (Sisco) Cummings. Verna graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in the spring of 1947 and on June 7, 1947 she married William F. Cornell...
Charles E. Ouellette
Dec 14, 2020
Charles E. Ouellette, age 68 of Morley, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born March 14, 1952 in Detroit the son of Clifford and Mary (Fournier) Ouellette. Charles married Margarett Pitt on March 16, 1974 in Farmington Hills. They made their home in Redford Township until moving to Morley where they have lived for over 30 years. Charles...
Diane S. Lentz
Dec 12, 2020
Diane S. (Turner) Lentz, age 65 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Big Rapids on July 10, 1955, the daughter of Gordon and Donna (Wilson) Turner. Diane graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1973. She married Randall Lentz on July 17, 1982 in Big Rapids. Diane was an...
