Duane G. Johansen
Jul 23, 2019
Duane G. Johansen, age 61 of Rodney, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He was born November 17, 1957 in Big Rapids, the son of Carl "Sonny" and Betty (Maneke) Johansen. Duane was born, raised, and worked on the family farm. Duane graduated from Chippewa Hills High School. He attended Ferris State University and Central Michigan University earning his degrees...
Mary Esther Strong
Jul 18, 2019
Mary Esther Strong, age 94 of Remus, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Big Rapids where she has resided for the last 12 years. Mary was born April 2, 1925 in Sturgis, the daughter of Wilson and Esther (Milliman) Craw. She married Eddy Donald "Don" Strong in St. Johns on Dec. 18, 1948,...
Barbara Jean Daggett
Jul 13, 2019
Barbara Jean (Smith) Daggett, age 88 of Barryton, passed into Glory with her Heavenly Father Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Masonic Pathways in Alma with her three daughters holding her and praying with her. She was born in Portland, Michigan on May 3, 1931, to Devere and Athel Smith. Barbara met the love of her life, Al Daggett, when...
Michael D. Freiberg
Jul 12, 2019
Michael D. Freiberg, age 41 of Port Huron, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born in Big Rapids on November 2, 1977, the son of Robert Frieberg and Roxann Perron. Michael graduated from Port Huron High School in 1998. He earned his Bachelor of Business and Finance from St. Clair Community College. Michael enjoyed playing and watching sports,...
Margaret "Peggy" Briles
Jul 10, 2019
Margaret "Peggy" Briles, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side on July 10, 2019 at the age of 61. She was born on April 28, 1958 to Wayne and Theresa (Carter) Briles in Grand Rapids. Peggy went back to school and received her diploma from Big Rapids High School in 2002. She was employed by...
Tammy Lynn Gunn
Jul 7, 2019
Tammy Lynn Gunn, age 61 of White Cloud, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her home. She was born December 21, 1957 in Grand Rapids the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Price) Gunn. Tammy lived in the Morley area most of her life. She had worked various jobs throughout her life, but in recent years, enjoyed her employment at...
A. Donald Grant
Jul 5, 2019
A. Donald Grant, was born to Scottish Immigrants Alexander and Helen Gilchrist (Thomson) Grant in Donora, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1929. He died July 5, 2019, at the age of 89, while on vacation in Scotland with his wife, Susan, and friends. The town of his birth was an industrial city that attracted immigrants from around the globe. As the...
Marjorie "Ann" Appelgreen
Jul 1, 2019
Marjorie "Ann" Appelgreen, age 85 of Reed City, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 in Big Rapids. She was born February 1, 1934 in Beal City the daughter of John F. and Martha (Lehman) Starr. Ann married Walter F. Appelgreen on August 11, 1956 in Lansing. They made their home in the Lansing and Grand Ledge area where Ann managed...
Cynthia Kay Sharp
Jul 1, 2019
Cynthia "Kay" Sharp, age 77 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, July 01, 2019. She was born May 14, 1942 in Morley the daughter of James L. and Bessie Jean (Yoe) Weeks. Kay was a lifelong resident of Mecosta County, making her home near the Muskegon River for over 30 years. She graduated from Morley/Stanwood High School. Kay held several jobs...
Robert Wayne Harris
Jun 28, 2019
Robert Wayne Harris, 73 of Barryton, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Reed City Skilled Nursing. He was born on March 26, 1946 in Detroit, the son of Charles and Helen (Rafferty) Harris. Bob entered the United States Marine Corps and served his country from 1963 to 1969. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal. Bob married his...
Daniel G. Ruby Iii
Jun 27, 2019
Daniel G. Ruby III, age 82, of Mecosta, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Three Rivers. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 4, 1937 to Daniel and Elsie (Robinson) Ruby II. Dan married Madonna Rogoski on August 26, 1983 in St. Johns, MI. They resided in DeWitt until 1999 when they made their home...
Rosalie "Lee" Richards Ashlock
Jun 27, 2019
Rosalie "Lee" Richards Ashlock, age 88 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. She was born March 31, 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank and Mabel (Wooley) Beil. In 1955 Lee and her children moved to Michigan. She owned the Mecosta Bar, which was known for its burgers, for nearly 10 years. Lee loved to cook and...
Jamie K. Harvey
Jun 25, 2019
Jamie K. Harvey, age 44 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at his home. He was born March 5, 1975 in Bedford, Pennsylvania, the son of Keith Harvey and Betty Jackson. Jamie married Misty Marrs on July 2, 2005 and together they raised their family in Big Rapids. He was employed by Wolverine World Wide...
Daniel L. Mclaughlin
Jun 24, 2019
Daniel Lee McLaughlin, age 59 of Morley, unexpectedly passed away on June 24, 2019 at his home. He was born in Allegan, MI on January 30, 1960, the son of Micheal and Wanda (Lang) McLaughlin. He graduated from Martin High School in 1978. On January 27, 1990, he married Beverly (Bigelow). Daniel worked in security for 35 years and was...
Nina Brasington
Jun 22, 2019
Nina May (Elliott) Brasington, 80, of Mecosta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 19, 1939, the daughter of Irvin and Rachel (Gage) Elliott in Mecosta, where she lived until marrying and moving to Clifford Lake where she had their two sons. Nina worked...
Marilyn J. Bowen
Jun 20, 2019
Marilyn J. Bowen, age 82 of Hersey, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born December 7, 1936 in Petersburg, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Clara (Natzel) LeBlanc. Marilyn is survived by nine children, Brian (Sharon), Michelle (Dennis), Scott (Michele), Bambi (Bob), Darlene (Tim), Cathy, Mark, David (Sue), and Teresa (Mark); 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and...
Alice M. Waite
Jun 19, 2019
Alice M. Waite, age 73, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born August 6, 1945 in Lansing the daughter of Melvin A. Sr. and Lila E. (Baker) Yarrington. Alice married Lyle E. Waite on September 2, 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Big Rapids; they made their home in Sand Lake for over 30 years. Alice worked...
David James Grable
Jun 17, 2019
David James Grable, age 46 of Saginaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019 at home. He was born April 21, 1973 in Lansing, the son of Val and Mary (Fifield) Grable. He was raised in Barryton and built houses in the Grand Rapids and Traverse City area. David loved to draw, and enjoyed woodworking, basketball (all sports really)...
Russell "Rusty" "Hillbilly" Scott Stevens
Jun 12, 2019
Russell Scott Stevens, also know as, Hillbilly or Rusty (depending on where you are from), passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at home in Mecosta, MI. Russell was born on July 19, 1962 in Mansfield, OH to James E. and Phyllis Stevens. He graduated from Newark Joint Vocational School for Carpentry in...
Barbara J. Piggott
Jun 10, 2019
Barbara J. Piggott, age 91 of Big Rapids joined the heavenly choir while surrounded by family on Monday, June 10, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1927 in Benton Harbor, the daughter of Charles and Mary Maurita (McClave) Bishop. Barbara met Walton Piggott while in college and on their third date he asked, "How...
