Kermit Hainley
May 16, 2020
On May 16, 2020, at his home in Big Rapids, One of Gods Warriors, Kermit Roy Hainley, 86, met Jesus face to face, and heard these words, "well done my good and faithful son". Kermit was born to John and Catherine Hainley on September 4, 1933, near Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was the third of four boys. Kermit graduated from Altoona...
Sandra L. Aemisegger
May 15, 2020
Sandra L. Aemisegger, age 77 of Cedar Springs formerly of Stanwood, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born June 1, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Theodore and Helen (Horvath) Petz. Sandy married Russell McCardle and they made their home in Grand Rapids where they raised four children....
Elizabeth A. Boyer
May 11, 2020
Elizabeth A. Boyer, age 69 of Reed City, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, at her home. She was born July 30, 1950, in Riverton, Wyoming, the daughter of Albert and Lois (Tyrey) Dickinson. Elizabeth was raised and graduated high school in Wyoming. She married Kenneth N. Boyer on July 29, 1982, in Green River, Wyoming. Elizabeth was employed by...
Jean B. Priestap
May 4, 2020
Jean B. Priestap passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, May 4, 2020, with loved ones by her side, at 91 years old. She was born to Carl and Lucile (Lipp) Leonard on April 26, 1929, in Blissfield, Michigan. Jean spent most of her childhood and adult life in Tecumseh, where she raised her three daughters: Vickie, Linda,...
Anastasia Sherman
Apr 18, 2020
Anastasia (Annie) Madonna (Letson) Sherman, 98, peacefully slipped away to her heavenly home on April 18, 2020 with family at her side. Annie was born in Vernon Township, Isabella Co., on March 17, 1922 to Hamilton Littlefield and Mary Agnes (Mitchell) Letson. Anastasia was the 8th of nine children, and enjoyed growing up in a large family with loving parents....
Karen M. Mackenroth
Apr 17, 2020
Karen M. Mackenroth, age 69 of Barryton, passed away peacefully Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 12, 1951 to Donald and Ann (Richnak) Moore in Midland, MI. She graduated from Midland High School in 1969 and made her home there where her children were raised. For several years Karen was head of the children's...
Walter "Wally" "Gator" Leo Krumm Jr.
Apr 15, 2020
Walter "Wally" "Gator" Leo Krumm Jr.,69, November 6, 1950 - April 15, 2020, passed away bravely from a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Walter L. Sr. and Beatrice (Richmond) Krumm. He was born in Lansing and was most recently a resident of Bitely. Gator was a graduate of Williamston High School, Class of 1970. He worked...
Roberta L. Grow
Apr 9, 2020
Roberta L. "Bobbie" Grow, age 65, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. She was born October 3, 1954, in Lakeview, the daughter of George "Gib" and Alice (Bateman) Grow. Bobbie attended Pleasant View Country School, where she has kept in touch with many long-time friends. She was a 1972 graduate from Big Rapids High...
Sally Dolores Mcnamara
Mar 31, 2020
Sally Dolores (Martin) McNamara, born January 24, 1934, passed away at her home in Big Rapids on March 31, 2020, following a lengthy illness. A kind and patient mother, Sally routinely beat her children at golf, at one-on-one basketball in the driveway, and at tennis well into her 60s. She was a world-class tomboy who grew up in Dearborn, Michigan,...
Daniel G. Spiker
Mar 31, 2020
Daniel G. Spiker, age 69 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born December 19, 1950, in Tawas City, the son of Earl and Grace (Pringle) Spiker. Daniel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Katheryn Spiker of Stanwood; two daughters, Amy (Brian) Near of Morley and Tracy (Chris) Fruytier of Commerce Township; three grandchildren, CJ...
Joann E. Howe
Mar 30, 2020
Joann Howe, age 85 of Sears, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Kalamazoo, on June 13, 1934 the daughter of, Corwin and Marion (Kerstin) Newton. Joann graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1952. On February 13, 1954 she married Robert Howe in Kalamazoo where they raised...
Daniel John Wilkinson
Mar 28, 2020
Daniel John Wilkinson, 68, of Paris, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with lung cancer. Dan was born in Big Rapids on August 24, 1951 to Earl and Vivian (Straup) Wilkinson. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1969 and went to work in construction. He...
Teri Lou Maurer
Mar 26, 2020
Teri Lou Maurer, age 65 of Newaygo, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 7, 1955, in Big Rapids, the daughter of the late Dale and Betty Lou (Walters) Verrill. Teri was a 1973 graduate from Morley-Stanwood High School. She married Franchard Maurer on February 19, 1974 in Morley. She...
Melvin Lavern Henry Cutler
Mar 26, 2020
Melvin Lavern Henry Cutler, age 83 of Barryton, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Big Rapids. He was born on April 9, 1936 in Corunna, Michigan to Wyman and Odessa (Powell) Cutler. Melvin was honorably discharge from the United States Marine Corps in 1953. On March 19, 1958 he married Joy Riness in Buckley, MI. Melvin was a...
Ronald Scherlitz
Mar 15, 2020
Ronald Peter Scherlitz, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Grand Rapids. He was born on February 22, 1941 to Robert and Marion (Boris) Scherlitz in Detroit, MI. Ron married Sandra DeBeliso in Detroit where they made their home until moving to Big Rapids in August of 1999. He always appreciated the friendship of...
Barbara "Barb" J. Rubicz
Mar 6, 2020
Barbara J. "Barb" Rubicz, age 77 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born December 6, 1942, in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of Florian and Stephanie (Gacioch) Haligowski. Barb met the love of her life Thaddeus "Ted" Rubicz when they were 13 years old. They both were 1960 graduates...
Vernon "Vern" E. Coe
Mar 5, 2020
Vernon E. "Vern" Coe, age 89 of Rodney, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Royal View Retirement Community. He was born March 6, 1930, in Deerfield Township, the son of Elmer and Alta (Helms) Coe. Vern was a 1948 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He honorably served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air...
Jacqueline Bissonette
Mar 5, 2020
Jacqueline Ann "Jacquie" Bissonette, age 78 of Morley, formerly of Midland, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was the eldest child born to Jack and Eleanor (Toohey) Stehle, on April 17, 1941 in Bay City, MI. Jacquie graduated from Central High School in 1959 and on January 28, 1960 she married Percy...
Agnes A. Tornblom
Mar 4, 2020
Agnes A. Tornblom, age 95 passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Brook of Big Rapids. Agnes was born February 8, 1925, in Big Rapids to Ralph and Flossie (Welch) Nelson. Her early education took to place at Fifth Ward Elementary, now Eastwood Early Childhood Community. Agnes graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1943 with the highest honors...
Guy L. "Larry" Hite Jr.
Mar 4, 2020
Guy Lawrence "Larry" Hite Jr., of Leroy, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Altercare in Big Rapids. He was born on February 1, 1924 to Guy and Ethelind (Boak) Hite in Nirvana, MI. Larry proudly served in United States Navy from 1942 to 1945 and was stationed aboard USS LST 945 Beachcomber. After retiring as a forklift operator...
