Robert S. Bruinsma
Sep 9, 2019
Robert S. Bruinsma, age 93 of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born June 17, 1926 in Grand Rapids the son of Samuel and Rose (Hornberger) Bruinsma. Bob graduated from Creston High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater....
Elizabeth Sadie Hayward
Sep 2, 2019
Elizabeth Sadie "Liz" Hayward, of Barryton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019, surrounded by her family at the age of 99. Elizabeth was born in Midland on September 1, 1920, the daughter of Delos and Grace (Vansant) Sperow. She was one of eleven children in the Sperow family who lost their father at a young age. This made...
Walter F. "Walt" Appelgreen
Aug 28, 2019
Walter F. "Walt" Appelgreen, age 86 of Reed City, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Reed City. He was born March 24, 1933 in Beal City the son of William and Mamie (Martin) Appelgreen. Walt was discharged from the United States Army after honorably serving his country for two years. He married his childhood sweetheart, Ann Starr, on August...
Clifford A. "Cliff" Ward
Aug 25, 2019
Clifford A. "Cliff" Ward, age 30 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 25, 2019 at his home. He was born May 1, 1989 in Reed City, the son of Gregory and Christina Ward. Cliff was a member of the St. Mary St. Paul Parish in Big Rapids. He graduated from Big Rapids High School. Cliff enjoyed the outdoors;...
Patricia Ann Morrett
Aug 24, 2019
Patricia Ann Morrett, age 85 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at home. She was born February 13, 1934 in Lansing, the daughter of Earl and Myrtle. She married Larry Morrett and together they made their home and raised their three daughters in Lansing. Patricia was a saleswomen in the electronics department, at Sears Roebuck, where she...
Charlene Ann Mackersie Sloan
Aug 21, 2019
Charlene Ann MacKersie Sloan, 77, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 peacefully in her sleep, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Charlene was born March 20, 1942, daughter of Howard "Red" and Jessie Sharp-MacKersie of Barryton, MI. She graduated from Barryton High School in l960. After attending Central Michigan University and Davenport...
Wilma V. Goodman
Aug 15, 2019
Wilma V. Goodman of Big Rapids, born January 1, 1919, in North Branch, MI (Lapeer County) daughter of William and Rosella Nelson, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 100. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Rose Veersma of Morley; a sister, Beverly Choate; grandchildren, Curt Veersma (Laura) of Big Rapids, Deb Miller (Charlie) of...
Kenneth "Ken" Allen Roebuck
Aug 12, 2019
Kenneth A. Roebuck, age 66 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, August 12, 2019 at Chippewa Lake. He was born March 3, 1953 in Benton Harbor, the son of Charles and Loraine "Bea" (Forbush) Roebuck. Ken moved to Rodney as a child in 1966. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. He drove for Lawrence Worth, Dents...
Dorothy L. Loomis
Aug 12, 2019
Dorothy Lucille Loomis, age 79, of Weidman passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant. She was the daughter of Floyd L. and Josephine L. (Fountain) Bailey. Dorothy was born the night of September 8, 1939 but it was registered on the 9th. She was born, raised and attended school, where she learned to play the clarinet, in...
Carol M. Schmidt
Aug 10, 2019
CAROL MARIE SCHMIDT (ne Frost) was called home to be with her Lord unexpectedly Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was met at Heavens gate by her husband, Robert, who passed away two years ago and whom she missed dearly. Carol was born on December 7, 1941, in Bay City, and was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School. Carol loved...
Ardith Chapman
Aug 8, 2019
Ardith Ellen Chapman, of Barryton, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, at the age of 90. She was born on January 18, 1929 in Alma, MI the daughter of Otho and Eva (Flemming) Walter. Ardith graduated in 1947 from Vermontville High School. On March 12th of the same year she married Herbert Chapman in...
Lisa A. Finch
Aug 6, 2019
Lisa A. Finch, age 58 of Remus, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was born July 19, 1961 in Paris, the daughter of Edward and Thelma (Carter) Manchester. Lisa graduated from Lakeview High School. She was a State Certified Property Tax Assessor for Morton Township for over 25 years. Lisa was a member of the International Association of Assessing...
Julaine Kern
Aug 2, 2019
Julaine (Cramer) Kern, age 81, passed away peacefully, on Friday, August 2, 2019, at her home in Barryton, when her heart finally gave out after loving so many people for so long. She was born in Grand Ledge, Michigan on May 7, 1938, the daughter of Lloyd and Ilene (Fults) Cramer. She moved to Barryton at the age of 18...
Norma J. Harper
Jul 31, 2019
Norma J. Harper, age 78 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at her home. She was born June 23, 1941 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of George and Dora (Lumbert) Harrington. Norma married Vernondean "Dean" Harper in 1957 and together they made their home in Morley. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and caring for any and all...
Gilbert Dale Schrock
Jul 25, 2019
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gilbert D. Schrock, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 77. He was born August 31, 1941 in Union Twp., Isabella Co., MI the son of Arthur and Annabel (Smith) Schrock. Gilbert graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1959. Three years later, on September 15, 1962, he married...
Danny Joe Wilmot
Jul 24, 2019
Danny Joe Wilmot, age 68 of Weidman, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 2, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant to Joseph and Doris (Sheldon) Wilmot. Danny, along with his class, was the first to graduate from Chippewa Hills High School in 1968. Danny served in the United States...
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,...
