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...
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...
