Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2025

Kristine Marie Fuller passed away at the age of 55 on December 2, 2025 in Traverse City. She was born on January 28, 1970 in Greenville to Duane and Bronwyn (Griffith) Clark.

For 26 years, Kristine served as a loan officer at Lake Osceola State Bank in Baldwin. She was deeply appreciated by her coworkers and customers,...

Nov 28, 2025

On November 28, 2025, Doris Cook McReynolds passed away at the age of 90 years plus 3 months. Doris was born August 23, 1935 to Richard "Pudge" and Isadore "Izzy" (Sirrine) Cook. She grew up on a farm in Paw Paw, Michigan. She told many stories of the fun times she and her two sisters, Donna and Darlene had....

Nov 21, 2025

Randy D. Schuberg, 69, of Rodney, passed away on November 21, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Big Rapids.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Randy worked as an electrician for many years, beginning with Schuberg Electric, Schuberg and Sons Electric, Schuberg Truss and Poles Setting. Over the years, he...

Nov 20, 2025

Joan Calvert, age 90, of Chippewa Lake, Michigan, and formerly of Lansing, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. She was born on February 1, 1935, to Russell F. Bernard and Mary Bernard.

Joan is survived by her devoted partner in life, Eddie Thomas; her loving son Danny Ray Lemons and his wife Joni; her granddaughter Janelle...

Nov 19, 2025

Linda Louise Greene, 74, of Morley, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

She was born on May 14, 1951, in Lakeview, the daughter of Arden and Ada (Pike) Johnston. On February 17, 1973, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Harley Greene.

Linda loved shopping, taking road trips with friends...

Nov 18, 2025

Denver D. "Denny" Woofter, age 85, of Caledonia, MI, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2025. Denny was born on July 13, 1940, in Weston, West Virginia, to Charles and Mary Woofter.

Denny married the love of his life, Lenore, on April 14, 1960, and together they built a beautiful life rooted in devotion,...

Nov 16, 2025

Henry "Ross" Normand, 70, of Morley, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1955 in Lakeview to Henry J. and Joan R. (Underhill) Normand.

Ross was very proud to have served his country in the United States Army. He died doing what he loved: hunting on his 42 acres of land....

Nov 15, 2025

Grace Ellen (Walsh) Engle passed away suddenly on November 15th, 2025.

Grace was born on November 11th, 1953 to Philip and Selma (Anderson) Walsh at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She grew up in Grand Rapids, graduating from Grand Rapids Central High School in 1971. Grace attended Central Michigan University where she graduated with a degree...

Nov 15, 2025

Cynthia Zoe Wagner passed away on November 15, 2025 in Big Rapids, Michigan. She was born on July 12, 1962 in Portland, Oregon and was adopted at birth by Kenneth and Ruth (Saltsgaver) Wagner.

Cindy was an avid reader, often disappearing for hours on end in a good book from her ever-growing library, mostly enjoying science fiction,...

Nov 12, 2025

Alice J. (Fowler) Selfridge, 84, passed peacefully in her home in Reed City, MI on November 12, 2025.

Alice grew up in Ashley, MI with four sisters and is survived by two of them – Susan Fabus and Ruth Crowell. Her husband, Ron Selfridge, passed before her in 2015. She is survived by three children; Christine Simonetta,...

Nov 10, 2025

Glen David Peoples born January 28, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, son of L.D. & Gayle (Jermanski) Peoples, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 60.

Glen proudly served his country in the United States Navy, then later on attended Grand Canyon University and received his Masters in Business Administration and...

Nov 6, 2025

Anna Marie (Esch) Momany Borseth, age 93, passed away on November 6, 2025. She was born on the cusp of midnight, August 12, 1932, in the family farmhouse near Two Rivers. Anne was the eighth of nine children born to Peter and Barbara (Pung) Esch. She graduated with honors from Sherman Township Rural Agricultural School (now Chippewa Hills Public...

Nov 6, 2025

Mary Squires, 83, passed away on November 6, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1941 the daughter of  Joseph and Lanora Razinha. On July 10, 1971, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Squires and together they raised their family in Barryton. She loved hunting with Bob, reading books, and was devoted to her faith. She loved...

Nov 5, 2025

Stephen A. Moore, 78, of Remus, passed away on November 5, 2025.

He was born on March 6, 1947, in Edmore, the son of Albert and Eloise (Shaw) Moore. On March 19, 1966, he was united in marriage to Karen Allen, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and devotion.

Stephen graduated from Oakland...

Nov 3, 2025

Gordon Lee McGahan, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Big Rapids, MI, under Hospice care after a brief battle with cancer. Lee was surrounded by his beloved family in his final moments, a testament to the deep love and connection he shared with them.

Born on January 28, 1939, in a modest house in...

Nov 2, 2025

Sebastian "Sabby" Rei VanWestrienen passed away unexpectedly in Big Rapids on November 2, 2025. He was born in Big Rapids on March, 5, 2003 to Chris and Bobbie (Marrs) VanWestrienen.

Sabby spent his entire life in the city of Big Rapids. He attended Eastwood Elementary, and later graduated from Big Rapids High School in 2022. He made...

Oct 27, 2025

Andrew Theodore Payne, 49, passed away at home in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 27, 2025. He was born in Alberta, Canada to William and Judith (Schlaack) Payne on December 17, 1975.

Andrew's greatest source of pride and joy in this world was his daughter, Julie. Next to that, his work as a welder within the Sheet...

Oct 25, 2025

David Lewis Thorson, age 55, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 25, 2025, in his hometown. He was born on November 29, 1969, in Big Rapids and was raised in Stanwood by his loving grandparents, Hank and Hilda Thorson.

David graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1988 and went on to proudly serve his...

Oct 21, 2025

Richard Wayne Emorey, 90, of Paris, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on October 21, 2025.

He was born on July 14, 1935, to Howard and Prudence (Keys) Emorey. Richard married the love of his life, Patricia Kloostra, and together they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage.

An outdoorsman through and through,...

Oct 21, 2025

Gerard James O'Connor passed away surrounded by family on October 21, 2025 in Stanwood, Michigan. He was born on August 8, 1940 to James and Catherine O'Connor in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Jerry lived an incredibly rich and interesting life. He spent his early childhood in Whitestone, NY, playing stickball and serving as an altar boy. The family...