Gary A. Cook
Nov 7, 2020
Gary A. Cook, age 77 of Paris, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born November 5, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, the son of Allen Clark and Francis Jean (Eckhart) Cook. Gary graduated from Mason High School in 1961. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Gary earned his real estate certificate...
Steven "Bruce" Marek
Nov 6, 2020
Steven "Bruce" Marek, age 64 of Oregon, Illinois formerly of Stanwood, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. He was born October 20, 1956, in Flint, the son of Kenneth and Sandra (VanHouten) Marek. Bruce was a 1974 graduate of Chippewa Hills High School. After graduation he served his country honorably in the United States Army. Bruces passion was being an...
Gary R. Hartman
Nov 4, 2020
Gary R. Hartman, age 68 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born May 20, 1952, in Adrian, the son of Ray and Wanda (Prielipp) Hartman. Gary graduated from Blissfield High School in 1970 and then attended Michigan State University. He was employed by Walmart in Big Rapids for 18 years as a cashier. Gary was...
Leafah L. Hartline
Oct 30, 2020
Leafah L. Hartline, age 79, a lifelong resident of Mecosta County, passed away, Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born August 31, 1941 in Stanwood the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Kelley) Terwilliger. She married Charles F. Hartline on June 13, 1962 in Newaygo County. The young couple returned to Stanwood and made their home at the Terwilliger family farm...
Laverne "Bub" Guy Lyons
Oct 30, 2020
Laverne "Bub" Guy Lyons was born on July 23, 1945 in Hillsdale, Michigan to his parents Bernard and Ferne (Rodgers) Lyons. He passed away on October 30, 2020. His family moved to Barryton, Michigan in the late 1940's. Bub graduated from Barryton High School in 1964 and was honorably discharged by the U.S. Army in 1968 after having served in...
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....
