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...
Zachery Allen Adams Jr.
Jun 10, 2019
Zachery Allen Adams Jr., age 6 of Evart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, 2019. Zachery was born on March 7, 2013 in Toledo, OH the son of Shelby McCarthy and Zachery Adams Sr. He was enthusiastic and just completed kindergarten at Evart Elementary. Zachery was obsessed with aquatic life, couldnt pick up sticks fast enough for a bonfire...
James E. Robinson
Jun 9, 2019
BIG RAPIDS James E Robinson, 88, of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, at The Brook of Big Rapids with his family at his bedside. He was born May 1, 1931, in Grand Rapids, the son of Edgar C. and Lenore (Belliel) Robinson. He attended Grand Rapids and Rockford Public Schools. He married Violet Anne Platt on Nov....
Gary Lee Wahl
Jun 9, 2019
Gary Lee Wahl, age 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born on July 10, 1954, in Aurora, CO, the son of Marvin and Norma (Long) Wahl. Gary was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard in 1985. He married Diane...
Donna M. Walch
Jun 2, 2019
Donna M. Walch, age 87 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her daughters home in Morley. She was born March 20, 1932 in Sears, the daughter of Vern and Zada (Cutler) Hillier. Donna married Charles E. Walch II on September 9, 1950 in Angola, Indiana. Together, they raised their family in the Remus and Big Rapids...
E. Elaine Bruce
Jun 1, 2019
Elaine Bruce, age 95 passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Big Rapids. She was born February 6, 1924 in Cadillac the youngest daughter of Chris and Amanda (Benson) Peterson. Elaine graduated from Mesick High School. She married Jack Bruce on December 5th, 1943 in Del Rio, Texas. They made their home in Charlotte, MI until moving to Reed City...
Kerry Lee Burggren
Jun 1, 2019
Kerry Lee Burggren, 64 of Sears/Barryton formerly of Vandalia, MI, immediately passed away, at home, Saturday, June 1, 2019, after sustaining injuries from a tractor accident. Kerry was born in Greenville, Michigan on October 17, 1954 the son of Ora and Myree (Stambaugh) Burggren. He was generous with his time and used his talents as a carpenter to help others....
Mary L. Eastman
May 31, 2019
Mary L. Eastman, age 83 of Evart, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home. She was born December 25, 1935 in Evart, the daughter of William and Della (Cook) Schmidt. Mary graduated Evart High School in 1954. She was employed by Evart Products as an assembler and retired after 28 years. Mary married Rex Eastman on August 6,...
Jeanette C. Voss
May 29, 2019
Jeanette C. Voss, age 88 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home. She was born January 14, 1931 in Fork Township, Mecosta County, the daughter of the late Thomas and Audry (Myberg) Shaw. Jeanette married John Voss II on April 16, 1949 in Tennessee, where he was stationed with the United States Army. They returned...
David Harper
May 27, 2019
David Henry Harper, age 64 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 24, 1954 in Edmore, MI, the son of Lewis and Ruth (Daily) Harper. Dave was raised in the Barryton area and attended Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. Masonry work was Daves passion and he loved admiring a...
David Gilroy
May 24, 2019
David Gilroy age 71 of Rodney passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on June 3, 1947 to Bernie and Lena (Rice) Gilroy in Manistique, MI. He graduated from Manistique High School in 1965. David was honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1971...
Joan M. Olree
May 11, 2019
Joan M. Olree, age 76, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods from complications of kidney disease. She was born December 28, 1942 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Martin and Gertrude (Decker) Plooy. Joan graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 1964; on August 15th, of that same...
Joseph C. "Joe" And Colleen V. Ward
May 9, 2019
Joseph C. "Joe" and Colleen V. Ward, both of Big Rapids, passed away. Joseph, age 92, died on Monday, May 6, 2019 due to complications of pneumonia. Colleen, age 90, died on Thursday, May 9, 2019 due to complications of a stroke. Joe was born on March 16, 1927 in Grant Township, the son of Alfred and Evelyn (Ledgett) Ward....
Arnold "Jack" Fredrick Sowle
May 7, 2019
Arnold "Jack" Fredrick Sowle, 88, of Barryton, went to be with the Lord, at home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Jack was born May 5, 1931 in Farwell, Michigan the son of Fredrick and Dorothy Sowle. He graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. On June 10, 1950 Jack married the love of his life,...
Richard I. Salmeron
May 7, 2019
Richard I. Salmeron, age 53 of Morley passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He was born August 27, 1965, the son of Rudolph Diaz and Mary (Ramirez) Salmeron. Richard married Ronda Osburn on November 19, 2010 in Big Rapids. His passion in life was setting stage lighting for country bands including, Branded, Grey Wolf, and Iron Horse. Richard was able...
Marie A. Thomas
May 4, 2019
Marie A. Thomas, 79, of Barryton passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 with her family at her side. Marie was born in Mecosta on July 8, 1939 and graduated from Mecosta High School in 1957. Marie was formerly employed at Wolverine World Wide and the two restaurants in Barryton, Williams Caf and Kirvans and most recently at the Mecosta...
Joanna M. "Jo" Buczynski
Apr 28, 2019
Joanna M. "Jo" Buczynski, age 57 of Bitely formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born April 17, 1962, in Lakeview, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Lewis) Hay. Jo was a 1980 graduate of Morley Stanwood High School. She attended Northern Michigan University and was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. Jo was...
Betty R. Obert-Sanders
Apr 27, 2019
Betty R. Obert-Sanders, age 92 of Keystone Heights, FL formally of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Florida. She was born October 21, 1926 in Home Township of Newaygo County the daughter of Erwin and Josy (Briggs) Lockerby. Betty moved to Florida in 1960 with her husband Loren F. Baird and their five children. Soon the family...
Ardis M. Smith
Apr 26, 2019
Ardis M. Smith, age 91 of Baldwin, passed away unexpectedly, Friday April 26, 2019. She was born January 5, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Iva (Sherow) Plush. Ardis grew up in Wichita, graduated from High School and attended Wichita University. She moved to Grand Rapids as a young woman and soon after met Curtis Smith; marrying...
Sandra Schuberg
Apr 25, 2019
On Thursday, April 25, 2019 Sandra Schuberg passed away at her home in Big Rapids, MI. She was 73 years old. Sandra is survived by her sons, Kyle Housand, Thomas Manting; daughter-in-law Christy Manting; four grandchildren, Katheryn, Kirsten, Michael an Gavin and her beloved her beloved cat, Pyewacket. Sandy loved being a grandmother and would spoil her grandchildren (and cat)...
