Michael Ziegler
Sep 28, 2018
Michael "Zig" Ziegler, died September 28, 2018, with loved ones at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Meinrad and Marie Ziegler. Surviving are his daughter, Sarah (Greg) Walczewski, grandson, Sam; siblings Tim Ziegler, Pat Wolf; nephews Michael (Lynn) Wolf, Jeff (Kim) Wolf, niece Kerri (Craig) Scarborough and their children. The undertaker was taken under six months...
Ken Walz
Sep 22, 2018
KEN WALZ 2/15/1939--9/22/2018 Big Rapids, Mecosta County and the State of Michigan lost one of its favorite sons when longtime attorney and sportsmens advocate Kenneth Walz passed away unexpectedly at his home early Saturday morning, September 22nd. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 29th from 1 until 3 pm at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home, 13985 Northland Drive., Big Rapids. Ken is...
Paul A. Fenton
Sep 20, 2018
Paul Albert Fenton, age 91 of Evart, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Altercare of Big Rapids. Paul was born on July 2, 1927 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Pearl and Anna (LeFever) Fenton. His mother passed away at a young age and Paul went to live with his Aunt and Uncle in Missouri where he was raised. Paul...
Marilyn K. Schippa
Sep 15, 2018
Marilyn K. Schippa, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born April 18, 1933 in Big Rapids the daughter of Milo H. and Helen C. (Sederberg) Anger. Marilyns first love was her family which included her husband, Norm, of 52 years who preceded her in death in 2007, two daughters and spouses, four grandsons...
Joann Colley
Sep 15, 2018
JoAnn Colley, age 64 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born August 11, 1954 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the daughter of William Sr. and Betty (Bates) Tittsworth. After graduation from high school, she married Rex Colley on August 14, 1971; together they made their home in Big Rapids. JoAnn was a stay at home...
Thomas G. Willmore
Sep 14, 2018
Thomas G. Willmore, age 74 of Stanwood, formerly of Alabama, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home. He was born February 25, 1944 in Edmore the son of Norman and Grace (Jenks) Willmore. Tom was honorably discharged from the United States Airforce. He owned and operated "Wake & Trail" in Rogers Heights until failing health forced him to...
Carole Ann Kamp
Sep 7, 2018
Kamp, Carole Ann (Bettiga) July 21, 1941 September 7, 2018 Carole Ann (Bettiga) Kamp, was born July 21, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, to George Bettiga and Hannah (Wollersheim) Bettiga Johnson. After her fathers untimely death in 1950, the family moved back to Escanaba, Michigan, where they made their home. When Carole was 5, her grandmother taught her to play piano....
Norva Beulah Shears
Sep 4, 2018
Norva B. Shears, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1929 to Ralph and Beulah (Carpenter) Pike. Norva made her home and raised her family in Coopersville, MI before moving to Big Rapids in 2003. She retired from General Motors where she was...
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...
