Rita Taylor
Nov 5, 2019
Rita M. Taylor age 68, of Barryton passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Clare, on June 1, 1951 to Arlo and Millie (Paquet) Bentley. She was raised in Sears and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1969. On January 16, 1971, Rita married Doc Taylor in Barryton where she provided daycare...
Jon Francis Doorenbos
Nov 5, 2019
Jon Francis Doorenbos, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, November 5, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1941, in Grand Rapids, the oldest child of Frank and Ruth (Knoph) Doorenbos. Jon graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1959 and attended church at Holy Trinity for numerous years. Jon retired from Steelcase and made his home on the...
Raymond D Pointer Sr.
Nov 2, 2019
Raymond D. Pointer (1921-2019) Raymond was born at School Section Lake on March 16, 1921, the eldest son of Ray W. and Alma Pointer. He attended the Little River School at School Section Lake and graduated from Morley High School in 1940. He was inducted into the Army on December 11, 1942 and was a participant in the famous Battle...
Jack D. Turner
Nov 2, 2019
Jack D. Turner, age 59, of Big Rapids passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Grand Rapids surrounded by his family. He was born June 1, 1960 in Big Rapids, the son of Gordon and Donna (Wilson) Turner. Jack graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1979 and worked in construction most of his life. Jack loved the town...
Ada W. Morden
Nov 2, 2019
Ada W. Morden, age 93 of Rodney, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, at her home. She was born August 24, 1926, in Martiny Township, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Drier) Jehnzen. Ada married Alvin "Dan" Morden on October 12, 1942, in Big Rapids and together they raised their family in Rodney. She was employed by Wolverine World Wide...
Trudy E. Fraser
Nov 1, 2019
Trudy Fraser, 34 Big Rapids Our Trudy went to Heaven on All Saints Day, November 1, 2019. There is a new Angel around the Throne now. She was born in Big Rapids as the youngest of her siblings. Her determination and spirit led her to many years past her life expectancy following an accident. She has lived at home with...
Adam C. Soper
Oct 29, 2019
Adam C. Soper, age 25 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born February 11, 1994 in Reed City, the son of David Soper and Bernice "Renee" Sturdavant. Adam greeted everyone with a smile and a hug. He enjoyed swimming, playing cribbage, and listening to music. Adam loved his children and spending time with them. He...
Kenneth L. Near
Oct 29, 2019
Kenneth Lee Near, age 69 of Howard City, passed away October 29, 2019 at his home. He was born June 6, 1950 in Saginaw, the son of Leroy "Jerry" and Audrey (Stall) Near. Ken was a 1968 graduate of Morley Stanwood High School. He married Betty Reickard on November 29, 1968 and together, they made their home in Morley until...
Linda Marie Thurston
Oct 26, 2019
Linda Marie Thurston 74 of Sitka, Kentucky passed away October 26, 2019 at her home. She was born February 7, 1945 to Gerald and Winona (Garfat) Thurston in Morley, Michigan. Linda lived with her parents until their passing in 2003. She then went to live with her sister Geraldine in Kentucky. She enjoyed people. She greeted everyone with a smile...
Robert L. Mcguire
Oct 25, 2019
Robert L. McGuire age 81, a lifelong resident of Grant Center, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019. He was born August 29, 1938 in Grant Center on the family farm. Bob married Esther Tower on June 4, 1966, they remained in Grant Center to make a home and raise their family. He had worked at the Big Rapids Box Factory...
Charles D. "Chuck" Spaulding
Oct 21, 2019
Charles D. "Chuck" Spaulding, age 76 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Brook of Big Rapids. He was born May 29, 1943 in Holtville, California, the son of John and Constance (Bawcom) Spaulding. Chuck spent most of his childhood in Louisiana and graduated from Neville High School in 1960. He then enlisted in the United...
Marjorie Harris
Oct 19, 2019
Marjorie L. Harris, 88 of Barryton, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born on January 19, 1931 in Grand Ledge, Michigan to William and Nora (Waite) Cramer. Marjorie graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School and soon after married the love of her life Richard Harris on July 2,...
John R Durante
Oct 17, 2019
John R. Durante, age 80 of Mecosta, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home. He was born July 31, 1939 in Jay, New York, the son of James and Elsie (LaBombard) Durante. John married Dena Saathoff August 10, 1984 on Horsehead Lake and together they raised their children in Mecosta. His talents allowed him the opportunity to be...
Ruth L. Young
Oct 16, 2019
Our beloved mother and friend, Ruth L. Young, 94 of Barryton, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Metron of Big Rapids. She was born in Lansing, MI on December 3, 1924 to Frank and Zarita (Mock) Saxton. Since the late 80s, Ruth has enjoyed her home on Martiny Lake in Barryton. Ruth loved sports and looked forward to...
Mary E. Mendelsohn
Oct 14, 2019
Mary E. Mendelsohn, age 86 of Mecosta formerly of Mason, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at her home. She was born the daughter of William and Edyth (Guido) Lindsay on June 7, 1933 in Newberry. Mary was a 1951 graduate of North Muskegon High School and attended Michigan State University. She married Paul Mendelsohn on August 14, 1954 at...
Ruth A. Gilbert
Oct 11, 2019
Ruth A. Gilbert, age 97 of Barryton, passed away October 11, 2019, in Mt. Pleasant at Prestige Centre, where she resided the last year. She was born February 15, 1922 in Sheridan Township, the youngest of six children born to Oscar and May (Cummings) Plumton. Ruth graduated from Fork Township Rural Agricultural High School in 1939. Ruth married Wayne "Red"...
Luella Kathleen Simacek
Oct 6, 2019
Luella K. Simacek, age 73 of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant where she had resided since the last few years. Luella was born January 2, 1946 in Fairbury, Nebraska, the daughter of Alfred and Estella (Craig) Hasse. Luella graduated from Hawthorne High School in California. Luella had a caring spirit and...
Allen D. Reichert
Oct 4, 2019
Dear Family and Friends, I have gone home to be with my friend and savior, Jesus Christ. When I was in my early 30s my wife Jackie was telling me about how she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior. I knew that I wanted him too. So, I asked Jesus to come into my heart. I would like to ask...
Roberta Helen "Bobbi" Skovgard
Oct 2, 2019
Roberta Helen "Bobbi" Skovgard, age 77 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Woodland Hospice. She was born May 14, 1942 in Lusk, Wyoming, the daughter of Gerald and Betty (Herring) Orr. Bobbi met Gary Skovgard while attending Northwest Community College and were married on Christmas Eve in 1962 in Powell, Wyoming. They graduated in 1964 from...
Richard G. Morey
Sep 26, 2019
Richard G. Morey age 83 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was born March 15, 1936 to Dale and Helen (Shedell) Morey in Remus. He honorably served his country in the 82nd Airborn Division of the United States Army from 1954 until 1956. Rich married Norita Morford on June...
