Kaylin Rae Messer
Jul 14, 2020
Kaylin Rae Messer, age 17 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was born January 6, 2003, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Tony and Feliciana (Catlin) Messer. Kaylin was going to enter her senior year of high school at Chippewa Hills High School. She was an avid reader. Kaylin enjoyed nature and the outdoors, arts and...
Kristine Ann Rollston
Jul 9, 2020
Kristine Ann Rollston, age 60 of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July9, 2020. She was born April 2, 1960, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Mary (Davis)and Ronald Rollston. Kristine was a talented artist. In her younger years, sheenjoyed hunting for mushrooms on which she etched beautiful scenes to sell at craftfairs. As her vision lessened, she put her artistic...
Brian K. Kopenski
Jul 8, 2020
Brian K. Kopenski, age 48, of Wyoming, MI, passed away unexpectedly, due to a massive heart attack, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born January 8, 1972, Brian grew up in Kentwood, MI where he graduated high school; attended Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000. Brian is survived by his wife, Tabatha, two sons Zachary and Cody,...
Amber L. Howell
Jul 5, 2020
Amber L. Howell, age 38 of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was born April 8, 1982, in Haverfordwest, Wales, the daughter of James Joseph and Carol Ann (Quigley) Waters. Amber was a 2000 graduate from Mount Pleasant High School. She then attended Grand Valley State University where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice....
Wanda M. Helderop
Jul 1, 2020
Wanda M. Helderop, age 89 of Barryton, passed away peacefully July 1, 2020, due to complications of heart failure. She was born September 18, 1930, in Barryton, the daughter of Jessie and Alice (Blowers) Fountain. Wanda was a 1949 graduate of Weidman High School. She continued her education at Central Michigan University, where she received a band scholarship. Wanda married...
Michelle L. Walters
Jun 30, 2020
Michelle L. Walters, age 48 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday June 30, 2020. She was born in Colorado on March 26, 1972. Michelle loved life, she loved the outdoors, especially camping and fishing and she loved line dancing. She is survived by her mother, Barb (Tony) Marek of Stanwood; five children, Amber Beaudrie, Keri Smith, Megan Hiller, Leigh Walters,...
William "Bill" H. Hollenbeck
Jun 28, 2020
William H. "Bill" Hollenbeck, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. He was born February 7, 1936 in Stanwood the son of William C. and E. Faye (Chidester) Hollenbeck. Bill was raised in the Detroit area. He enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Bill returned to Detroit following his...
Roger E. Heffelbower
Jun 24, 2020
Roger E. Heffelbower, age 78 of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 26, 1941 the son of Elvin S. and Artie M. (Curtis) Heffelbower. Roger married his high school sweetheart, Nancy J. Robson on January 14, 1961 and together they made their home and raised their family in the Mulliken area. He...
Colton D. Bowen
Jun 23, 2020
Colton D. Bowen, age 30 of Harrietta formerly of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born November 1, 1989 in Big Rapids, the son of Joseph Bowen and Penny Karsten. Colton was an exceptional athlete from a young age; especially baseball. He also wrestled in high school which inspired him to join Mixed Martial Arts. Colton...
Earl D. Brennan
Jun 22, 2020
Earl D. Brennan, age 78 of Mecosta, passed away Monday June 22, 2020. He was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 324 for over 50 Years.
Dan A. Rothstein
Jun 17, 2020
Dan A. Rothstein, one day shy of 78, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born June 18, 1942 in Lansing, the son of Maurice "Maury" and Vera (Farrow) Rothstein. Dan was a 1960 graduate of East Lansing High School. He earned his bachelor degree in marketing from Ferris State University. Dan married Luanne Long on...
Gary Walter
Jun 17, 2020
Gary D. Walter, age 76 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Gary was born November 20, 1943, in Flint to Lloyd and Pauline (Cummings) Walter. He graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1961. Gary was employed by Delta Airlines until his retirement after 30 years of service. He...
Lois A. Bauer
Jun 12, 2020
Lois A. Bauer, age 71 of Big Rapids formerly of Evart, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born January 15, 1949, in Reed City, the daughter of Duane and Margaret (Rothig) Dagen. Lois was raised in Luther and was a 1967 graduate from Pine River High School. She was a hardworking, selfless...
Barbara J. Hendricksen
Jun 11, 2020
Barbara J. Hendricksen, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was the daughter of James and Genevieve (King) Sullivan, born January 11, 1948, in Grand Rapids where she was baptized and raised in the Catholic Church. Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Ottawa High School in Grand Rapids. Barbara was a flight attendant retiring after...
David D. Stodolak
Jun 6, 2020
David D. Stodolak, age 61 of Mecosta formerly of Gobles, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home. He was born November 10, 1958, in Bay City, the son of Donald and Nancy (Reno) Stodolak. Dave was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. He enjoyed collecting and polishing rocks. David loved spending time with his family,...
Robert Smith
Jun 6, 2020
Robert "Bob" Smith 83 of Big Rapids died at his residence of natural causes on Saturday June 6, 2020. He is survived by wife Karen, daughter Melissa (John), sons Mike (Deecy), Mark (Beth) and Monte. He is also survived by his 9 loving grandchildren, his sister Gail Deboyer and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by...
Wyanetta Hansul
Jun 4, 2020
Wyanetta (Wendy) Hansul, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on June 4, 2020. She was born August 17, 1926 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Henry and Myrtle Showers. In May of 1950 she married the love of her life, Robert Hansul. They resided in Royal Oak until 1971 when they moved to their farm in Rodney. In May...
Samuel Louis Hassen
Jun 4, 2020
SAMUEL LOUIS HASSEN December, 1934 June, 2020 Sam Hassen was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mabel (Merriam) Hassen; sisters, Rose Marie Hassen, Thelma (d. Richard) Hoggard, Irene Judith (William) Feaster; brothers, David Hassen, Donald (d. Betty) Hassen, Daniel (d. Lois) Hassen, Fredrick James (d. Carrie) Hassen; brothers-in-law, Arif (Helen) Sams, Ken (Dora) Nobel; grandchild, Racheal (Rob &...
Robert Leroy Horning
Jun 3, 2020
Robert Leroy Horning, age 86 of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Onaway, MI on January 18, 1934 the son of Leroy Alfred and Josephine Myrtle (Davis) Horning. Bobs family moved to Barryton in 1941. He attended Barryton Rural Agricultural High School where he met Lora Alice Brisendine. Bob graduated in 1953...
Steve L. Mcmillan
Jun 2, 2020
Steve L. Mcmillan, age 56 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 2, 2020. He was born December 9, 1963, in Pontiac and raised in Rochester Hills, the son of James and Helen (Myatt) Mcmillan. Steve was a 1982 graduate of Rochester Hills High School. He served in the United States Army during the Granada Conflict and was honorably...
