Eloise Marion Lundberg
Jun 18, 2018
Eloise Marion Lundberg, age 95 of Big Rapids, MI, surrounded by loved ones at her daughters home, went peacefully to be with her Lord on June 18, 2018. Born to Mark and Marion (Peck) Lamos on March 29, 1923, Eloise grew up in Barryton, MI. She was a cheerleader and drum majorette for Barryton High School, and enjoyed summers at...
Benjamin R. Snavley
Jun 15, 2018
Benjamin R. Snavley, age 33 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Rex Street Home in Fremont. He was born June 9, 1985 in Big Rapids, the son of Randall and Karla (Koss) Snavley. Benjamin enjoyed music and being outdoors. He had a gentle and happy spirit that touched many peoples lives. Benjamin loved and was...
Norman Lyle Silvernail
Jun 12, 2018
Norman Lyle Silvernail died peacefully on June 12, 2018. He was born 10/19/1919 on a farm near Cass City, Michigan, during the Great Depression. He had a hard life. His father died when he was 7. He was the middle of 11 children, in a blended family, and the only one to graduate from High School. He married the love...
Virginia Sarah Parker
Jun 10, 2018
Virginia Sarah (Wibirt) Parker age 94 of Reed City, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home. She was born July 24, 1923 in Lake County to Herman and Carrie (Gingrich) Wibirt. Virginia was the seventh child of eight in the family. She graduated from Belding High School in 1941. She married Robert Frank Parker in Reed City, MI...
Eva Marie Mcdonald
Jun 9, 2018
Eva M. (Luke) McDonald, 68, of Walker went to soar with the eagles on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Eva was born in Lakeview, MI on October 17, 1949 to Jake and Roberta (Stanton) Luke. She was proud to be a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. Throughout her life she resided in many places but Grand Rapids...
John A. Jamieson
Jun 7, 2018
John A. Jamieson, age 62, a lifelong resident of Barryton, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at his home following a battle with gallbladder cancer. He was born June 25, 1955 in Lakeview, the son of John and Gladys (Brown) Jamieson. John graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1974. He married Christy "Cricket" Robinson on September 24, 1982 and...
Walter Hein
Jun 6, 2018
The Twenty-Third Psalm The Lord is my Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no...
Bernard F. Elandt
Jun 3, 2018
Bernard F. Elandt, 74 of Zephyrhills, Florida, previously of Kalkaska, died June 3, 2018 at the home of his daughter Stacey Wilkinson in Kalkaska, surrounded by his loving family. "Bernie", as he was known, was born on August 9, 1943 to Doris L. Hollenbeck and Frank B. Elandt in Roseville, Michigan. Bernie moved to Stanwood at the age of two...
Sandra Stankrauff Peter
Jun 3, 2018
Sandra Stankrauff Peter passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Mecosta, Michigan on Sunday, June 3, 2018. She was 76.
Mrs. Peter was born on December 10, 1941 in Detroit to her parents, Russell and Irene Stankrauff. She grew-up in Grosse Pointe, MI and attended Central Michigan University. She graduated in...
Norman R. Merrill
May 31, 2018
Norman R. Merrill, age 83 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 quietly at his home lovingly surrounded by family.
Early in life Norman went by Junior, or Junior Sage. To him, life initially taught him, at times harshly, to make his own way through his earthly journey. This road was long...
Margaret L. Whipple
May 31, 2018
Margaret L. Whipple, age 92 of Morley, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at her home. She was born December 3, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Ralph and Doris (Smith) Woodard. Margaret married Clare Whipple on June 21, 1942. She was the Aetna Township Treasurer for many years and a member of the Rogers Heights Christian Church. Margaret...
Lynn Allison Minier
May 27, 2018
Lynn Allison Minier, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was born on May 18, 1946 in Muskegon, the daughter of Joel and Dorothy (Cooper) Burglund. Lynn owned and operated Lynn's Hair Salon in Big Rapids for many years. On April...
Laurence J. "Larry" Gray
May 23, 2018
Laurence J. "Larry" Gray, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was born March 14, 1951 in Muskegon, the son of William and Lucille (Combe) Gray. Larry graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1969. He served his country in the United States Navy. Larry enjoyed attending Pow Wows, camping, and fishing with his...
Ronald H. Richards
May 23, 2018
Ronald H. Richards, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at home in Barryton. Ron was born on July 18, 1942 to Hershel and Jeanette (Dulz) Richards. He graduated in 1961 from Heartland High School. Ron retired in 2003 from Fords and resided the majority of his life...
Louise A. Christiansen
May 20, 2018
Louise A. Christiansen, age 69 of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2018. She was born March 22, 1949 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Harry and Geraldine ( Steinbrecker) Mull. Louise graduated from high school in Grand Rapids. She married Douglas on August 24, 1968 in Chippewa Lake and together they made their home and raised...
Archie D. Labree
May 17, 2018
Archie D. LaBree, age 68 of Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born April 13, 1950 in Big Rapids, the son of Donald and Ida (Truman) LaBree. Archie graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1968. He served his country honorably, stationed in Korea with the United States Army. Archie continued his military career with the Michigan...
Priscilla M. Campbell
May 13, 2018
Priscilla M. Campbell, 92, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on May 13, 2018. She was born in Greenville, Michigan on January 7th, 1926 to Glenn Barnes and Eleanor Miller. Priscilla graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in business education....
Michael J. Neglio
May 12, 2018
Michael J. Neglio, age 51 of Bethel, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2018. He was born March 18, 1967 in Danbury, the son of Jack and Ursula (Eckelt) Neglio. Michael is survived by two children, Jackson and Mallory; father, Jack (Pat) Neglio; four siblings, John Neglio, Tony Neglio, Bobby Brown, and Shirley Brown; a special nephew, Paul Brown; and...
Julie Kay Saum
May 11, 2018
Julie Kay (Gahrs) Saum passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 21, 1962 to John and Ella (Westcott) Gahrs. Julie moved to Big Rapids with her parents in 1965 and attended Big Rapids Public Schools, graduating in 1980. She then earned degrees in Respiratory Therapy and Nursing from Ferris State University....
Lois Louise Spencer
May 11, 2018
On May 11, 2018 Heaven brought home an angel, Lois Louise (Lucas) Spencer. Lois was born on June 29 1928 in Milford Michigan to the late Frank and Essie (Proctor) Lucas.
Lois is survived by her husband, Mirl Spencer of Mecosta; children Richard Alday of Flint, Betty Barry of Highland, Margaret (Marvin) Herman...
