Obituary Listing

Mar 2, 2020

Wilbur Charles "Bill" Henry, 81 of Barryton, formerly of Remus passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2020 at his home. Wilbur was born on August 30, 1938 in Reed City to Fredrick and Helen (Moot) Henry. He was the oldest of ten children; five brothers, Rick Henry, Freddie Henry, David Bissett, Frank Bissett and Jim Bissett and four sisters, Rosemary...

Feb 28, 2020

Kathy A. Herdlein, age 72 of Weidman passed away, unexpectedly at home, on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1948 to Leonard and Elva (Emmons) Parker in Mt. Pleasant. Kathy graduated from Weidman High School, earned her LPN and was a nurse at the Regional Care Facility in Mt. Pleasant, Northwoods in Farwell and Margarets Meadows...

Feb 28, 2020

Kenneth "Ken" Lawrence Kalka, passed away unexpectantly at home, on February, 28, 2020 in Barryton, Michigan, at the age of 64.

Ken is survived by wife, Ila Kalka; grandson, Cody (Breanna) Chesebro; great grandchildren; Madalynn Marie, Avery Isabelle and a great grandson coming this June; siblings, Karen Haddox and Chris Croley. Ken was preceded in...

Feb 25, 2020

William John "Bill" Walsh, age 81 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. He was born on December 26, 1938 to Raymond and Cecilia (Hanes) Walsh in Detroit, MI and attended school at St. Leo's Catholic School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1962. In the...

Feb 22, 2020

Robert C. Cain, age 71 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his sons home with his family by his side. He was born July 26, 1948, in Stanwood on the family farm, the son of Vernon C. and Ilene (Seaman) Cain. Robert excelled in sports and was a 16 Varsity letterman and graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School...

Feb 20, 2020

Ruth M. Louck, age 81, of Morley/Reed City, passed peacefully into eternal life in the early morning of Thursday, February 20, 2020, with family by her side. Ruth was born June 13, 1938, in Hersey, the daughter of the late Byron and Edith (Zanders) Bowers. Ruth married Glen Louck on October 28, 1955, and together they raised their family starting...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert G. Johnston, of Stanwood, known to his local community, family and friends as "Cowboy Bob" took his final ride on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at the age of 85. Bob was born on March 27, 1934 in Flint, Michigan the son of William and Grace (Harris) Johnston. He graduated from Flint Beecher High School and was later employed at...

Feb 15, 2020

Lois Ellen Balzer, age 92 of Hawkins, passed away peacefully February 15, 2020 at Altercare in Big Rapids. She was born April 17, 1927 in Chase Township, Reed City, Michigan, the daughter of George and Vilma (Hare) Linderman. Lois attended school at Samias Country School. On April 17, 1953 she was married in Chase to Gerald Clinton Balzer. They looked...

Feb 14, 2020

Rosemary Ann "Rosie" LeGrand age 88 of Mecosta died Friday, February 14, 2020 in Big Rapids. Rosie was born August 29, 1931 in Lansing, daughter of Walter and Emma Keast. Rosemary is a proud graduate of Saint Mary School in Lansing, Michigan. Rosemary worked as an accountant until the early 70s when she retired from the State of Michigan. Regardless...

Feb 14, 2020

Erma J. Bechaz, age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She was born April 4, 1928 in Big Rapids the daughter of Perry and Elizabeth (Parker) Fredricks. Erma graduated from Big Rapids High School and took a job with the North Star Bus Lines, where she met a young George Bechaz when he bought her a...

Feb 13, 2020

Daniel L. Sexton, age 71 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born October 20, 1948 in Owosso, MI the son of Kenneth and Letha (Pardee) Sexton. Dan grew up in a farming community where he worked on dairy farms as a teenager. He was always a very curious, adventurous, and creative young entrepreneur. Dan attended...

Feb 7, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Ross) Eichenberg, age 85 of Reed City, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 in Texas. She was born February 4, 1935, in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence and Wynonne (Milton) Delfs. Betty married Ronald Eichenberg on June 21, 1980 in Stanwood and together they raised their family in the Stanwood and Mecosta areas. Betty dedicated herself...

Feb 7, 2020

Dale L. Dent, age 74 of Remus, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Royal View Assisted Living in Canadian Lakes. Dale was born, at home, in Remus, on July 29, 1945 to Rolland and Anna (Osler) Dent. He graduated in 1963 from Cedar Lake Academy and married his high school sweetheart Jeanne Copin on November 10, 1963 in...

Feb 6, 2020

Guy "Bud" George Weeks, age 73 of Stanwood, passed away February 6, 2020, at his home. He was born April 10, 1946, in Morley, the son of Guy Elmer and Ethel (Loader) Weeks. Bud was a 1964 graduate from Morley-Stanwood High School. He was a member of the Boy Scouts and was proud to receive the rank of Eagle Scout....

Feb 3, 2020

Cathy Marie Cady, 60, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born a preemie in one of the first incubators at Big Rapids Community Hospital. Born with Cerebral Palsy she persevered through physical challenges and used medical devices throughout her life with day-to-day activities. She had a great deal of self-determination and completed her education and succeeded in living...

Feb 1, 2020

His uncommon handshake firm and friendly pulled you close. His vice-like grip inviting and invigorating held you for a lifetime. And though his boisterous laugh was just as meaningful joyful and tone-setting it was Jack Batdorff's hearty handshake that let you know, right up front, here was a man who appreciated turning new friends into life-long friends, every time he...

Jan 30, 2020

Lillian B. "Lill" Cross passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 90. Lill was born on January 17, 1930 to John and Laura (Prather) Tucker in Central Lake. Lill married Harry Cross on October 17, 1958 in Big Rapids and they raised their family in Paris, Michigan. She was employed by Wolverine...

Jan 29, 2020

Marilyn Sarah Cole, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born October 8, 1935, in Solon Township, Kent County, the daughter of Willard and Marie (Bigelow) Hoskins. Marilyn was a devout Catholic who loved to serve her Lord and the church, participating in various organizations in the church. Throughout her life...

Jan 28, 2020

Janet L. Hevel, age 70 of Alma, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at home. She was born September 23, 1949 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Mark and Martha (Dockham) Waldron. Janet graduated from Carson City Crystal High School in 1967. In 1972 she married Robert F. Hevel and they made their home and raised their two children,...

Jan 28, 2020

Stella "Adeline" Obert, age 93 a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was born August 17, 1926 in Big Rapids the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Dibean) Nason. Adeline was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. She married Norman E. Obert on July 20, 1946. In addition to being a busy wife and...