Roosevelt Doss Jr.
May 31, 2020
Roosevelt Doss Jr. was born on August 7, 1954, in Widener, Arkansas to Roosevelt Doss Sr. and Orettor (Dortch) Doss. He was the second eldest of eight children. Roosevelt was raised in a loving family with a spiritual upbringing. He was baptized at a young age. His faith in God was very strong. Roosevelt attended John Marshall High School. He...
Gailen Z. Lee
May 29, 2020
Gailen Z. Lee, age 64 of Remus, passed away peacefully at her home. She was born May 24, 1956, in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond and Eileen (Kingma) Taylor. Gailen was a 1974 graduate of Southwestern High School in Indiana. She retired after 20 years of employment from Purdue University. Gailen had many talents; she made and sold soaps...
Hannah Lecia Brigner-Taylor
May 28, 2020
On June 3, 2005 God gave us an Angel, Hannah Banana, she never walked or talked, but now she can fly and run. On Thursday, May 28, 2020 she was called home to her mansion in Heaven, where she will never die. Hannah was a blessing to all that were lucky enough to know her. She had a way of...
Marilyn Keller-Johnson
May 22, 2020
Marilyn Carol Raber Keller-Johnson, age 78, passed away May 22, 2020 with her family by her side. Marilyn was born October 4, 1941 in Otsego to William and Mary (Huddleston) Raber. She was preceded in death by her father William Raber and mother Mary Bell; brother, Wilbur Raber and great-grandson, Sean. Surviving are her husband, Harry Johnson; brother, Doug Raber;...
June Marie Covey Spedowski
May 22, 2020
June Marie Covey-Spedowski, age 79 a lifelong resident of Stanwood, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born June 17, 1940 the daughter of Frank and Mary (Behrendt) Ellison. June was an active member of the Stanwood community. She was a longtime member of the Mecosta County Sheriff Posse,...
Ida Linda Brown
May 18, 2020
Ida Linda Brown (VanConant) age 52, of Remus passed away during surgery on Sunday, May 18, 2020 in Grand Rapids. Ida was born in Mt. Pleasant to George Fall and Beatrice (Neeley) VanConant. Ida spent the majority of her life in the Remus and Barryton area. She was pretty straight forward and loved her community. Ida could be a bit...
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...
