Paul H. Denslow
Feb 9, 2019
STANWOOD Paul H. Denslow, age 69, sadly passed on February 9, 2019. He was born June 28, 1949 in Grayling, Michigan, the son of Clifford and Leolabell (Lintemuth) Denslow, "Billie" as she was called. Paul was raised in Stanwood with his four siblings. After graduating high school in 1967, he served his country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam...
Alan "Al" C. Thebo
Feb 7, 2019
Alan C. "Al" Thebo, age 69 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born May 20, 1949 in Big Rapids the son of Clare J. and Marguerite M. (Racey) Thebo. Al began his formal education in a one-room schoolhouse in Woodville, then attended Pineview Country School and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1967. Al...
Michael "Mike" Vern Hopkins
Feb 7, 2019
Michael Vern "Mike" Hopkins, 60 of Morley, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in Grand Rapids. He was born on July 29, 1958 in Lakeview, MI to Russell and Nancy (Bannen) Hopkins. In 1976 Mike graduated from Morley Stanwood High School where he participated in football and track. He then attended Michigan State University, where he earned his Associates...
Thomas Eugene Wearne
Feb 5, 2019
Thomas Eugene Wearne, 59, of Allegan, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Kalamazoo from complications with Leukemia. Tom was born in Allegan on May 18, 1959, to the late Eugene and Mildred "Peggy" E. (Beagle) Wearne. Tom was raised on the family farm and when he was able enjoyed farming. Tom was strong-willed, giving, stubborn, and loved jokes...
Harold H. Martz
Feb 4, 2019
Harold H. Martz, passed away on February 4, 2019 in Grand Rapids at the age of 101. He was born on August 30, 1917 to Otto and Elizabeth (Reschke) Martz in Big Rapids. He served his country, for nearly five years, as an Air Force pilot in the China-Burma-India theatre. He was a Captain when he was honorably discharged in...
Margaret J. Dickinson
Feb 2, 2019
Margaret J. Dickinson, age 92 of Big Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2019. She was born April 16, 1926 in Sumner Twp., Gratiot County to Fred and Nora (Dalrymple) Evans. She had been at the Sanilac Care Facility in Sandusky, Mi. since July of last year. Margaret married George B. Dickinson on Dec. 30, 1944,...
Brittany Beverly Ann Fate Anderson
Jan 30, 2019
Brittany Beverly Ann Fate Anderson, age 32 of Portland formerly of Remus, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born November 14, 1986, the daughter of Michael and Sandra (Newcombe) Fate. Brittany graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 2005. She was currently employed by Cargill in Ionia. Brittany was a professional arm wrestler and enjoyed baking. She...
Richard "Dick" Hanna
Jan 26, 2019
Richard "Dick" Brian Hanna, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 26 2019, in Big Rapids, MI at the age of 79. He was born the youngest of three sons to Dr. Roger and Frances Hanna on June 12, 1939, in Jackson. Dick graduated from Western Michigan University in accounting and became a CPA. In 1962, he married Germaine L. White...
Ruth Ann Hubble
Jan 26, 2019
Ruth Ann Hubble, formerly of Barryton, was welcomed into her heavenly home on Saturday, January 26, 2019 on her 95th birthday. She resided at Altercare in Big Rapids since 2007. Ruth was born on January 26, 1924 in Fremont Twp., Isabella Co., MI to John and Delia (Martin) Daily. Ruth had eleven siblings and was raised during the depression which...
Virginia L. Birchfield
Jan 23, 2019
Virginia Louise Birchfield (Loos), age 94 formerly of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Big Rapids. She was born July 23, 1924 in Lansing, the daughter of Glenn and Thelma (Nellis) Smith. Her father left home at a young age and her mother married John Phillips when she was 3 years old. He was a wonderful father to...
John Smiecinski
Jan 19, 2019
John Smiecinski, age 62 of Mecosta formerly of Redford, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his home. He was born February 20, 1956 in Detroit, the son of John Joseph and Lucille (Ghislain) Smiecinski. John worked as a Mechanic at Farmer Jack Hi Lo. He was a member of I. A. of M. Machinist Union. He made his...
Rick R. Johansen
Jan 17, 2019
Rick R. Johansen, age 65 of Barryton, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his sons home. He was born July 21, 1953 in Rodney, the son of Robert and Adele (Erdman) Johansen. Rick graduated from Chippewa Hills High School. He was employed for 35 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the pipeline. Rick was a Big Rapids Eagles...
Charlotte A. Barnum
Jan 13, 2019
Charlotte A. Barnum, age 87 of Morley, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born June 9, 1931, in Scottville, the daughter of Carl and Beatrice (Vaughn) Smith. Charlotte married P.T. Barnum on June 17, 1949, in Grand Rapids and together they raised their daughter throughout western Michigan. She retired from Wolverine World Wide and began her employment at...
Lois Hines
Jan 11, 2019
Lois Elaine (McClain) Hines, age 89, of Barryton, passed peacefully Friday, January 11, 2019 at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt Pleasant. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM (noon) at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton with her brothers, Dallas and Craig McClain, officiating. Family will be greeting friends one hour prior to the...
Maxine J. Mcclelland
Jan 10, 2019
Maxine J. "Micki" McClelland, age 75, lifelong resident of Big Rapids Township, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born May 25, 1943 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Orville and Evelyn Marie (Prim) Rasmussen. She graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1961 and attended Ferris State Institute. Micki dedicated her life to public service, following a path...
Ellen Marie Cox
Jan 10, 2019
Ellen Marie Cox, aged a remarkable 101, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her daughter Rayleens, home in Saginaw. She was born August 28, 1917 in Big Rapids, the daughter of John and Barbara (Kett) Dinkel. Ellen married Raymond J. Cox on November 7, 1936 in Big Rapids. They made their home in Martiny Township where they owned and...
Franklyn Wedgwood York
Jan 8, 2019
Franklyn Wedgwood "Frank" York, age 77 of Big Rapids, passed peacefully Tuesday, January 8, 2019 after a battle with Parkinsons for several years. He was born April 30, 1941 in Grand Rapids, the son of Franklyn Fredrick and Abgail Elizabeth (Wedgwood) York. Frank was raised in Grandville in his family home that later was used to start the Wedgwood Christian...
Joe "Roger" Sams
Jan 5, 2019
Joe "Roger" Sams, age 80 of Big Rapids formerly of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born in Sulphur Lick, Kentucky, the son of Ples and Opal (Copass) Sams. Joe married Anita Dinsmore in 1959 and together they raised their family in Decatur, Illinois and Jenison, Michigan. Joe was employed by...
Bruce O. Navarre
Jan 3, 2019
REMUS Bruce Owen Navarre, 81, of Remus, passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Evart. Bruce was born on Oct. 2, 1937, in Union Township in Isabella County, to his parents, Lee and Alma. Throughout his life, Bruce wore many hats in his working years. He worked for the State of Michigan as both a contract engineer for the highway...
Jim W. Huffman
Jan 1, 2019
James W. "Jim" Huffman, age 91 of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Brook in Big Rapids. He was born on June 13, 1927 in Sears, the son of Earl and Eva (McCord) Huffman. On April 21, 1945 he married Fern Williams and they made their home and raised their family in Barryton, where they faithfully attended...
