Martha Ann Ranshaw
Sep 2, 2018
Martha Ann Ranshaw, age 83 of Remus, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 2, 2018 at home with her family at her side. She was born on May 14, 1935 in Winona, Mississippi to William and Eva (Putman) Kelly. Martha graduated in 1954 from Iva High School in MS. On April 5, 1957 Martha married Duane...
Edmound Jonas "E.J." Groh
Sep 1, 2018
Edmound Jonas "E.J." Groh, age 84, of Lake passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his sisters home. E.J. was born May 21, 1934 in Sandusky, to Delford and Violet (Minnick) Groh. On December 17, 1966 he married Barbara Groat in Port Huron. They made their home in Melvin, MI where they raised their family until moving to Lake...
Michael A. Hite
Aug 28, 2018
Michael A. Hite, age 65 of Hersey, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home. He was born June 1, 1953 in Reed City to Joseph and Virginia (Pollaski) Cornelius. Mike graduated from Reed City High School in 1973. He was employed by Federal Screw Works in Big Rapids for 40 years, retiring just over a month ago....
Violet Louise Meno
Aug 20, 2018
Violet Louise Meno (Weeks), age 87 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. She was born March 5, 1931 in Ionia the daughter of Louis and Reva (Conner) Meno. Violet had been employed by both General Motors and Ore-Ida Foods. She is survived by her son, Roger (Linda) Weeks of Stanwood; brother, Victor (Frieda) Meno of Morley; Sisters-in-law, Betty...
Deborah A. Becker
Aug 18, 2018
Deborah A. "Deb" Becker, age 65 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born June 11, 1953 in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Sr. and Nancy (Messenger) Krueger. Deb graduated from White Cloud High School in 1971. She married James Becker on August 15, 1986 and together they made their home in Stanwood. Deb...
Lillian Mae Mcmullen
Aug 17, 2018
Lillian Mae "Lill" McMullen, longtime Big Rapids resident, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Born Easter...
Andrew L. "Andy" Cederquist
Aug 15, 2018
Andrew L. "Andy" Cederquist, age 40 of Barryton formerly of Montague, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 15, 2018 due to a heart attack. He was born on March 25, 1978 in Shelby, the son of Gary and Mary (Jackson) Cederquist. Andrew graduated from Montague High School in 1996 and attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids. He was employed by...
Brian J. Ostroske
Aug 11, 2018
WHELP, HERES A JOB OPENING:| | | | | |V V V V V V *As Brian would say reading the obits :)* Brian J. Ostroske, age 46, a longtime resident of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born June 9, 1972, the son of Anthony Ostroske and Marie Morris. Brian married Shannon Porter on...
Johnny Kimbell
Aug 10, 2018
Johnny Max Kimbell, age 59 of Mount Pleasant, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant. He was born November 19, 1958 in Oakland, CA, the son of Max and Vernetta (Loomis) Kimbell. John graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1976 and entered into the United States Air Force in 1978. After twenty years of service, John was...
James Joseph Armour
Aug 7, 2018
James J. "Jim" Armour, age 77 of Big Rapids, Michigan formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He was born October 22, 1940 in Fremont, Michigan. Jim graduated from Fremont High School in 1959. He married Rosalee Booker on October 22, 1960. Jim served his country in the United States Airforce and was honorably discharged. He...
Lenora "Nora" Quisenberry
Aug 4, 2018
Lenora "Nora" Quisenberry, age 82 of Barryton, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Pine Township, Coral, MI to Otto and Treva (Wood) Bannen. Nora was the librarian at Chippewa Hills Elementary Schools for over 20 years before she retired. Among Noras interests was sharing her enjoyment of crafts with others. She had...
Ruth A. Stout
Aug 2, 2018
Ruth A. Stout, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Royal View Retirement Community in Mecosta. She was born December 18, 1933 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Alma (Ulrich) Arndt. Ruth was a 1952 graduate from the Big Rapids High School. She married Thane Stout on April 18, 1958 in Big Rapids and...
Robin G. Wilkins-Yazdani
Jul 30, 2018
Robin Wilkins-Yazdani, age 61 of Ashton, passed away unexpectedly at Ventra-Evart, on Monday, July 30, 2018. A celebration of Robins life and spirit will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Ashton United Methodist Church with family greeting friends from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial donations in Robins name can be made...
Dennis Lee Lutjens
Jul 29, 2018
Dennis L. Lutjens, age 64 of Chase, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home. He was born April 13, 1954 in Big Rapids, the son of Robert and Ruth (Wright) Lutjens. Dennis was a 1972 graduate from Big Rapids High School. He was employed by Babb Ford in Reed City as an Auto Body Technician for many years....
Dowayne E. Fifield
Jul 29, 2018
Dowayne Earl Fifield, age 71 of Remus, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born March 23, 1947 in Muskegon, the son of Floyd and Lorena (Saboe) Fifield. Dowayne was adopted by Mary and Clyde Emmons and raised by foster parents Margaret and Robert Kirvan. His upbringing reminded...
Lorraine M. Fairbanks
Jul 25, 2018
Lorraine M. Fairbanks, age 66 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home. She was born February 12, 1952 in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Lila (Haskel) Lafayette. Lorraine earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She was employed by various hospitals throughout her career, including: St. Joes Hospital in...
Reverend Bernard R. Randolph
Jul 20, 2018
The Rev. Bernard R. Randolph passed away peacefully at the Royal View Retirement Community on Friday, July 20th. He was 102 years of age at his death. He was born to Elmer and Elma Randolph in Grant Township of St. Clair County on Oct. 02, 1915. Bernard was raised on the family farm along with his four brothers.In 1936, he...
Lola P. Parish
Jul 12, 2018
Lola P. Parish, age 94 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Evergreen Terrace in Big Rapids. She was born March 7, 1924 in Lakeview, MI the daughter of Raymond and Florence (Switzer) Park. Lola married Fred L. Parish in Pocahontas, Arkansas on August 25, 1951. Together they made their home in Sparta until moving to...
Russell C. Higley
Jul 7, 2018
Russell C. Higley, age 96 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 9, 1922 in Bitely, the son of Charles and Grace (Curtis) Higley. Russell married Polly Jacobs on August 11, 1951 and together they raised their family in Stanwood. He was honorably discharged from the United States...
Ronald B. Hull
Jul 5, 2018
Ronald B. Hull, age 73 of Big Rapids, passed away July 5, 2018 at the Heights Manor AFC Home in Rogers Heights. He was born January 1, 1945 in Grand Rapids, the son of Wyman and Mildred (Warner) Hull. Ron enjoyed nature, being outside, and watching birds. He liked putting "street rod" models together and socializing. Ron is survived by...
