Pauline M. Estes
Oct 28, 2020
Pauline M. Estes, age 94 of Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born July 17, 1926 in Coldwater Township, Isabella County the daughter of Martin G. and Margaret "Maggie" (Geasler) Boger. Pauline graduated from Weidman High School. She married William Estes and they made their home on Brinton Road near Lake, MI. Pauline spent her working career...
Calvin C. Helzerman
Oct 27, 2020
Calvin C. Helzerman, 95, of Barryton, Michigan passed away peacefully at his home on October 27, 2020. Born on a snowy morning, May 24, 1925, in Willis, Michigan to parents Anna Catherine (Hodgkin) and Arthur J. Helzerman, he is survived by his wife, Nancy Jo (Anderson) of sixty-four years, daughters, Dawn Fiser (Jack Brugger), Karen Cobb (Martin), son Dale Helzerman,...
John "Jack" A. Manetta
Oct 24, 2020
John A. "Jack" Manetta, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 22, 1940 in Detroit the son of John and Betty (Polcyn) Manetta. John was honorably discharged from the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. He worked as an engineer for General Motors until his...
Carol Sue Weeks
Oct 24, 2020
Carol Sue Weeks (Morley) passed away surrounded by her family in Evart on October 24, 2020. She was born February 6, 1962 to Darwin and Mary Lou (Stuivenga) Dodd. Carol was a long-time resident of the Morley area. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and arts and crafts. Carol had a green thumb; she could grow anything. She loved spending time laughing...
Lila E. Stanley
Oct 22, 2020
Lila E. Stanley, age 82 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home. She was born June 26, 1938 in Sears, MI the daughter of Henry and June (Dow) Waite. Lila had a passion and love of children that began at home and grew into a rewarding career. She was a licensed daycare provider, owning and...
Claudia Jean Keef
Oct 22, 2020
Claudia Jean Keef died October 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 15, 1954, daughter of the late Wesley and Glenna (Watson) Webb. Claudia was an elementary music teacher for 25 years. She used her musical abilities at many churches throughout her life. Claudia was an accomplished singer, guitarist, and pianist. Claudia is survived by...
Julia "Julie" E. Tetsworth
Oct 22, 2020
Julia "Julie" E. Tetsworth, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, began her heavenly journey Thursday, October 22, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on June 9, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of Big Rapids. Julie was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Clara "Libby" Miles.
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Diana S. Leggett
Oct 22, 2020
Diana S. Leggett, age 69 of Reed City, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born April 16, 1951 the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Moore) ONeil. She grew up attending St. Marys School in Big Rapids and also worked at the Convent during her teenage years. She was a devout catholic whose...
Lewis Frank Pietrzak
Oct 20, 2020
Lewis Frank Pietrzak passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his home in Reed City. He was born October 2, 1935, in Grandin, MO, the son of Joseph and Jessie (Murphy) Pietrzak.
Frank was stationed in Germany while he served in the United States Army. He...
Roberta Ann Piggott Sonnenberg
Oct 18, 2020
Roberta Ann Piggott Sonnenberg, long time resident of Big Rapids, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, October 18, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born and raised in Benton Harbor on December 12, 1929, the daughter of Walton and Erna (Spink) Piggott. Roberta married Rodney L. Sonnenberg on August 19, 1950 at the First Baptist Church...
Richard O. Spedowske
Oct 12, 2020
Richard O. "Dick" Spedowske age 68, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 12, 2020. He was born September 28, 1952, the son of James and Eleanor (Wheeler) Spedowske. Dick was an amazing husband, father, son, and brother. He was a "silent helper" that was always there for anyone in need. Dick was a 1970 graduate of...
Gregory J. Hayward
Oct 6, 2020
Gregory J. Hayward, age 57 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at his home. He was born November 26, 1962, in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Betty (Ross) Hayward. Greg was employed by Bentler Enterprises in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed working on vehicles and listening to country music; especially Johnny Cash. Greg had a wonderful...
Cynthia "Cindi" Marie Doll
Oct 1, 2020
Cynthia Marie "Cindi" Doll, age 73, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, at her home in Paris, Michigan. She was born September 28, 1947, in Midland, the daughter of Joseph and Rosemary (Jewell) Currie. Cindi graduated from Ferndale High School in 1965. She married Roger Doll May 21, 1967 in Ferndale and moved to Madison Heights. They later relocated to...
Steven E. Hanson
Oct 1, 2020
Steven E. Hanson, 73 of Chase, Michigan, died at his home on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born in Lakeview to Earl Hanson and later raised in Big Rapids by Herbert and Peggy Closs. Steven attended Big Rapids High School. He served two tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Steven encouraged his...
Grace E. Robinson
Sep 29, 2020
Grace E. Robinson, age of 84, formerly a longtime resident of Barryton, died at Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, with her daughters at her side. She resided there for the past six years while battling dementia. Grace was born July 30, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Walter A. and Ruth (Penrod) Nordblad....
Allan Millan Bacon
Sep 22, 2020
Allan Millan "Growler" Bacon, age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at his home in the country. He was born May 22, 1929, in Flint, the son of Millan and Mary (Rhyndress) Bacon. Allan was a 1947 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1948. While serving...
James E. Vredenburg
Sep 22, 2020
James E. "Jim" Vredenburg, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born November 13, 1941, in Lakeview, the son of Dorothy and Arthur "Reo" Vredenburg. Jim graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1961. He married Linda ONeil May 2, 1964, in Morley and together they made their home in Stanwood. Jim farmed his familys farm...
David J. Hull
Sep 19, 2020
David J. Hull, age 58 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was born February 2, 1962 the son of Velma L. Hull. Velma passed away when David was only four years old and he was raised in Big Rapids by his maternal grandparents, Olive and Ezra Hull. Even though...
Ruth E. Clark
Sep 18, 2020
Ruth E. Clark, age 86 of Remus, passed away Friday September 18, 2020 with family at her side. She was born April 22, 1934 at home near Clare, the daughter of George and Gladys Haight. On September 8, 1951 she married James Clark. They were married in Remus where they made their home and lived the majority of their life....
Thomas E. Horan
Sep 14, 2020
Thomas E. Horan age 64, lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born April 17, 1956, the son of Robert Jr. and Dolores (Conley) Horan. Tom was a member of St. Mary St. Paul Catholic Community. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and then graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1974. Tom earned...
