Donald G. Hess
Jan 14, 2020
Donald G. Hess, age 62 of Howard City, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday January 14, 2020 at his home. He was born September 15, 1957 in Grand Rapids the son of Walter B. and Margaret A. (Maitner) Hess Jr. Don graduated from Kent Occupational High School in Wyoming, MI. He married his High School sweet heart, Gladys Bowen. Together they made...
Ione Todd
Jan 13, 2020
Marjorie Ione Todd was born in Blanchard, MI, on August 6, 1927, the fourth child of Stanley and Wealthy Belle (Guy) Sawyer. She graduated from Blanchard High School in 1945 and later that year married Marshall Todd on November 11th in Remus. Ione was a longstanding member of the Barryton Church of Christ. She departed this life, at the age...
Sandra Kay Byars
Jan 6, 2020
Sandra Kay Byars age 68 of Paris, Michigan passed away at her home on Monday, January 6, 2020. Sandra was born July 13, 1951 in Reed City the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Benkert) VanSyckle. She graduated from Reed City High School. Sandra moved to Ann Arbor where she worked for printing companies. She returned to Paris and was employed...
Stacey J. Brockway
Jan 6, 2020
Stacey J. Brockway, age 54 of Morley, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020, at her home. She was born October 20, 1965, in Trenton, the daughter of Theodore "Ted" and Judy (Schoonmaker) Bell. Stacey was a 1983 graduate of Morley Stanwood High School. She attended Ferris State University and earned her Associates Degree in 1985 as an Executive Assistant. She...
John R. Murphy
Jan 2, 2020
John R. Murphy age 83 of Fife Lake formerly of Owosso, passed away on January 2, 2020. He was born in New Lothrop on March 27, 1936, the son of Joseph and Birdie Murphy. John graduated from New Lothrop High School in 1954. He was married to Beverly (Bullard) Murphy from 1955 to 1983. John and Beverly had two children,...
Deborah Kay
Jan 1, 2020
Deborah Jane Kay was born on August 5, 1949 in Pontiac. She was the second eldest of seven children born to John and Ethel Marie Kay. During her early years she resided with her family in Pontiac. In 1998 she relocated to Reed City. In the last 20 years of her life she was seeking peace and tranquility. Deborah loved...
Andrew Feldpausch
Dec 29, 2019
Andrew "Andy" Feldpausch, 89, of Rodney passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Margaret's Meadows in Remus, with his loving family at his side. Andrew was born October 16, 1930 in Grand Ledge to Anthony and Elizabeth (Lang) Feldpausch. He grew up in Eagle Township, where he graduated from Portland High School in 1949. Andy went on to work at...
Ruth Barbara Crockett
Dec 24, 2019
REED CITY, MI Ruth Barbara Crockett of Reed City, Michigan, 94 years of age, passed away on December 24 in the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan near her son Christopher, who cared for her for over two years. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan where she graduated from Southeastern High School. Ruth was born...
Norita A. Morey
Dec 24, 2019
Norita A. Morey, age 84 of Big Rapids, passed away on December 24, 2019 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born on November 7, 1935 in Big Rapids the daughter of Keith and Marjorie (Omo) Morford. She graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1954 and attended Central Michigan University. Noritas first experience at teaching was in...
Robert Flynn
Dec 24, 2019
Robert Thomas Flynn, age 88 of Luther, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Riverview, where he could be closer to his family. He was born January 6, 1931 in River Rouge, Michigan, the son of Floyd and Bertha (Shannon) Flynn. Bob was honorably discharged from the United States Navy Reserves. Bob married Shirley L. Tharp on January 8,...
Evelyn R. Malcomnson
Dec 21, 2019
Evelyn R. "Evie" Malcomnson, age 68 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born March 11, 1951 in Manistee, the daughter of James and Marie (Fend) Papes. Evie earned her Masters Degree in Education from Western Michigan University. She taught 6th grade at Morley Stanwood School District for 35 years before she retired. Evie married...
Hannelore Scott
Dec 19, 2019
Hannelore Scott, age 78, of Mecosta passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born to Joseph and Maria (Sidel) Peichl on August 25, 1941 in Germany. Hannelore graduated from school in Germany and moved to Big Rapids in 1967 where she raised her family. She was married to Charles Scott for 17 years before his death...
Ray A. Fuller
Dec 18, 2019
Ray A. Fuller, age 94, of Canadian Lakes passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born to Ray H. and Vina (Uecker) Fuller on February 19, 1925 in Elkader, Iowa. In 1943 Ray graduated from Monona High School in Iowa. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving during World War II. He then earned a...
Dean A. Swarthout
Dec 16, 2019
Dean A. Swarthout, age 54 of Rodney, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 16, 2019. He was born May 27, 1965, in Grand Rapids, the son of Arvin and Jean (Burleson) Swarthout. Dean graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming and then attended Grand Rapids Community College where he earned his associates degree. Dean began his career in the Tool and...
James E. Wood
Dec 14, 2019
James Edward Wood, age 73 of Barryton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Grand Rapids . He was born June 3, 1946 in East Grand Rapids, to Kenneth and Bessie (Faber) Wood. He was raised in Coleman before moving to Clare where he graduated from high school in 1965. Jim entered the United States Navy in 1967....
Emma Jean May
Dec 10, 2019
Emma Jean May, 90, passed away at the Brook of Big Rapids on December 10, 2019. She was born April 9, 1929, in Reed City, the eldest child of Seamer and Olive (Rees) Stickler. With eight younger sisters and brothers to boss around, she developed strong leadership skills at an early age. Jeans husband Wayne, who preceded her in death...
Virginia Lee Miles
Dec 9, 2019
Virginia L. Miles, age 83 of Barryton, passed away in Mt. Pleasant on Monday, December 9, 2019. She was born on April 3, 1936 in Waterford, the daughter of the late Willis and Lerene (Donnelly) Gelow. Virginia married Duane Miles and they resided in Oxford before moving to Barryton. Virginia and Duane loved the area and looked forward to the...
Jimmie Ray Gerst Sr.
Dec 8, 2019
Jimmie Ray Gerst Sr. age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born October 26, 1940 in Woodville, the son of Irven H. and Mabel V. (Allen) Gerst. Jimmie started working for Hydacker-Wheatlake Company in his teens. He began his career as a groundman/operator and retired over 40 years later as a foreman on a...
Winifred Irene Spedoske
Dec 7, 2019
Winifred Irene Spedoske, "Winnie" age 91, of Stanwood, passed away December 07, 2019 in Muskegon, with her daughter Sharon, son-in-law Boyd and grandson Eric by her side. She was born to the late Earl R. and Marvis B. Sharp, March 11, 1928. Winnie graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1946. She loved going to school and in fact would...
Richard H. Reed
Dec 5, 2019
Richard H. Reed, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born December 18, 1939 in Howell, the son of Raymond and Dorothy Ruth (Hardy) Reed. Richard was a 1958 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Richard graduated from Ferris...
