John I. Nelson
Nov 24, 2020
John Ivan Nelson, 78, died peacefully at his home in Paris, Michigan surrounded by his loving family on November 24, 2020. Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on December 30, 1941 to Walter and Gloria (Bregg) Nelson, he was a 1960 graduate of Reed City High School. He joined the U.S. Army directly after graduation. During his time in the military,...
Jeanne Rae Bird
Nov 23, 2020
Jeanne Rae (Feenstra) Bird passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 3, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI to Raymond and Cornelia Feenstra. Jeanne was married to David Bird for 51 years. She is survived by her husband; daughter, Jennifer (Brook) Lewis; daughter, Katie (Nathan) Westfall; son, Michael Bird; sister,...
Gregory K. Cole
Nov 21, 2020
Gregory K. Cole passed away peacefully in his Chippewa Lakes home on Saturday, November 21st, 2020. He was born on November 11th, 1956 in Charlotte, Michigan to parents Gerald and Dorothy (Buxton) Cole. Gregory enjoyed hunting, fishing, and caring for horses. He loved spending countless hours with his children and grandchildren. Gregory is survived by his loving wife Cullyne and...
Keith A. White
Nov 21, 2020
Keith A. White, age 93 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born August 6, 1927, in Lansing, the son of Alvin and Hariet (Sanbrook) White. Keith was a 1945 graduate of Eastern High School in Lansing. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during World War II. After Keith was discharged, he...
Joan W. Duquesnel
Nov 20, 2020
Joan W. Duquesnel, age 92 of Paris, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at her daughters home. She was born July 4, 1928, in New York City, the daughter of George and Lilie (Govers) Wildung. Joan graduated from Hunter High School in New York. She then attended Hunter College where she earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Nutrition. Joan...
Kimberly Sue Caudill
Nov 15, 2020
Kimberly Sue Caudill is now wrapped in the arms of Jesus. She passed away Sunday morning November 15, 2020 at the age of 59. Kimberly was born December 1, 1960 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Sandra Lynn Ray Sweet, the late Roy R. Caudill and step-daughter of the late, Clet Sweet. She lived the majority of her life in...
Sharon L. Veen
Nov 15, 2020
Sharon L. Veen, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020. Sharon was born March 21, 1941, in Chicago, the daughter of George and Gizella (Emrich) Larson. On April 23, 1960, she married Harold Veen in Oak Lawn, Illinois, and together they raised their family in Oak Forest. Sharon was employed as a school bus driver by...
Kenneth J. Mcmullen
Nov 12, 2020
Kenneth John McMullen, age 70 of Big Rapids passed away in his home surrounded by family November 12, 2020. He was born October 30, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of David and Lillian (Hall) McMullen. Ken graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1968. He continued his education at Central Michigan University with a degree in political science. Ken then...
Carolann Wells
Nov 11, 2020
CarolAnn Wells, age 55 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 11, 2020. She was born March 5, 1965, in Reed City, the daughter of John "Jack" and Judith (Wilson) Hays. CarolAnn was a 1983 graduate of Reed City High School. She earned her Associates Degree in Fashion Design from Ferris State University. CarolAnn married the love of her...
Eldon A. Birtles
Nov 10, 2020
Eldon A. Birtles, age 94 of Rose Lake Township died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1926, in Leroy, the son of Clyde and Francis (Gunnett) Birtles. Eldon joined the Army and was honorably discharged in 1952 after serving in Germany as a field artillery specialist. He was a member of First United...
Yvonne "Susie" Kilbourne
Nov 10, 2020
Yvonne M. "Susie" Kilbourne, age 72 of Rogers Heights, went to be withher Lord Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She was born October 21, 1948,in Muskegon, the daughter of Harry and Joyce (Lavassuer) Symon.Susie was a 1966 graduate from Big Rapids High School. She marriedLarry Kilbourne on October 19, 1968, at St. Peters Lutheran Church inBig Rapids, where she was a...
Lucille E. Guillen
Nov 8, 2020
Lucille E. Guillen, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born December 13, 1933 in Charlotte the daughter of Myron and Ruth (Boughton) McConnell. Following high school graduation Lucille attended Ferris State University where she earned an associates degree in Food Management. She made her home in Big Rapids where she was employed by...
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...
