Raymond B. Dickinson
Mar 21, 2019
Mr. Raymond Burdette Dickinson passed away on March 21, 2019 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ray was born in Hornell, NY, August 5, 1940. His parents were: Lilia May (Webber) Dickinson and Lewis Raymond Dickinson. He graduated from Dearborn High School, Dearborn, MI in 1958, and attended Henry Ford Community College from 1958-1960, where he earned his...
Kim Rose Hatchew
Mar 21, 2019
Kim Hatchew, age 64, of Big Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born on September 22, 1954, in Reed City to Louis and Pearl (Shepard) Morlock. Kim graduated from Reed City High School in 1973 and later resided in Chase where her children were raised. Kim was a self-employed assessor for...
Carol A. Allers
Mar 20, 2019
Carol A. Allers, age 65 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 30, 1953 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Seaman) Cross. Carol graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1971. She married her high school sweetheart, David Allers, on June 26, 1971 and...
Edward W. Gabert
Mar 17, 2019
Edward W. Gabert, age 96 of Reed City, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born September 17, 1922 in Detroit the son of Otto and Marie (Bresser) Gabert. Ed graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II....
Florence Storm
Mar 15, 2019
Florence Storm, age 98 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 15, 2019 at her home. She was born July 29, 1920 in New York City, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Radley) Raedler. Florence married her beloved husband George in 1947. The young couple moved out west where Florence earned her Masters degree from Oregon State University. She...
Theresa L. Karakula
Mar 15, 2019
Theresa L. Karakula, age 60 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at her home. She was born November 9, 1958 in Plymouth, the daughter of Bernard and Edna (Fischer) Keiffer. Theresa was employed as a bank teller with Fifth-Third Bank for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Theresa is survived by two daughters, Nicole...
Jack B. "Rusty" Maus
Mar 14, 2019
Jack B. "Rusty" Maus, age 80 of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in White Cloud. He was born June 1, 1938 in Algoma Township, Kent County, the son of Robert "Jack" and Dorothy (Smith) Maus. Jack was honorably discharged after serving in the United States National Guard. He married Barbara L....
Cecilia Harrington
Mar 13, 2019
Cecilia Ann Harrington, age 84 of Barryton, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Genesys Medical Center in Grand Blanc. She is now reunited with her husband who passed away on February 16th of this year. Cecilia was born on July 14, 1934 to Ann (Ross) and Dean Goodwell. She was raised by her mother and helped her mom...
Brent A. Fountain
Mar 12, 2019
Brent Alan Fountain, 55, of Mecosta passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born in Lakeview on November 21, 1963 to the late Alan C. and Janet "Jan" (Smith) Fountain. Brent was raised in Mecosta and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School and later obtained a degree in hospitality management from Ferris State University....
Janet K. Koehn
Mar 12, 2019
Janet K. Koehn, age 78 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home. She was born September 14, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Sidney and Hazel (Albright) Baldwin. Janet married Robert Nanninga, her high school sweetheart, after going their separate ways for 17 years. Together they raised their family until he passed...
Emma H. Wink
Mar 3, 2019
BIG RAPIDS Emma H. Wink passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 3, 2019 surrounded by her family one day before her 95th birthday. Emma was the loving wife of Jim Wink, legendary Ferris State University basketball and golf coach, who preceded her in death on August 26, 1987. She was the devoted mother of Laurie Wink, Claudia...
Wilma L. Rehkopf
Mar 3, 2019
Wilma L. Rehkopf, 93 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 03, 2019 at Altercare in Big Rapids. She was born January 24, 1926 in Bay City, MI to Albert and Mildred (Locke) Hanson. She married Harvey L. Rehkopf on February 19, 1944 in Bay City. Harvey and Wilma moved to Big Rapids in 1944 where they built a home...
Raymond Lamorandier
Feb 24, 2019
Raymond Jr. Lamorandier went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 24, 2019. He was born on December 13, 1930. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Cremation and care entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com
Linda S. Magnusson
Feb 22, 2019
Linda S. Magnusson, age 55, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home near Jensen Lake following a long illness. She was born June 20, 1963 in Pontiac the daughter of George and Helen (Sevon) Hall. Linda moved to Reed City as a child and graduated from High School. She also attended Ferris State University for a time. Linda...
Tom Theisen
Feb 19, 2019
Thomas Theisen, age 79 of Lake, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at home. He was born March 30, 1939 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Clarence and Lena (Olger) Theisen. Tom was raised in Mt. Pleasant and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Toms working career was always in Mt. Pleasant. In high school and shortly after Tom worked alongside...
Carole L. Miles
Feb 17, 2019
Carole L. Miles, age 65 of Big Rapids formerly of Stanwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born October 18, 1953 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Betty (Ray) Derby. Carole graduated from Morley Stanwood High School. She lived on a farm in Stanwood for many years. Carole was employed as...
Virginia "Jean" Denslow
Feb 16, 2019
Virginia "Jean" Denslow, age 92 of Remus, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019. She was born June 13, 1926 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Chester and Mary (Wheat) Isanhart. Jean graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School. She married Nile Denslow on November 11, 1944 and together they raised their family in the Barryton and Remus area. Jean enjoyed...
Carl Harrington
Feb 16, 2019
Carl Raymond Harrington, age 91 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Remus. He was born on June 25, 1927 in Riverdale, MI, the son of Arthur Leroy and Myrta Amanda (Erskin) Harrington. Carl was honorably discharged from the United State Navy and served during WWII. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Carl was genuine,...
Ruth Ann Wells
Feb 13, 2019
Ruth Ann Wells, went to her heavenly home peaceably, February 13, 2019 surrounded by her husband, her five children and granddaughter. She was born July 2, 1939 in Wyman, Michigan the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Pasch) Andres. Ruth Ann married Gary Wells on July 2, 1960 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Big Rapids where she was a lifetime...
Luanne Rothstein
Feb 9, 2019
Luanne Rothstein, age 74, a lifetime resident of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Big Rapids on November 16, 1944, the daughter of Delbert and Evelyn (Webster) Long. Luanne graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1962. She attended Alma College and Ferris State College. Luanne married Dan Rothstein on January...
