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...
Arthur V. Gingrich Dds
May 5, 2018
Arthur V. Gingrich DDS Obituary Dr. G always said, "If the good Lord is willing and the creek dont rise." Sadly, the creek rose on May 5, 2018 and Dr. G moved on to that big dental clinic in the sky. No longer will we hear: "When in doubt, rip it out." Well miss his big barrel laughs as he...
Terry K. Schuberg
May 4, 2018
Terry Keith Schuberg, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away May 4, 2018 in Grand Rapids. He was born April 20, 1951 in Big Rapids, the son of Keith and Dorothy (Olson) Schuberg. Terry graduated from Big Rapids High School and worked for his grandfather Howard Schuberg, which started his career...
Donald L. Battle Jr.
May 1, 2018
Donald L. Battle Jr., age 59 of Weidman, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2018. He was born in Ann Arbor, on April 3, 1959, to the late Donald Sr. and Pearl (Davy) Battle. Donald was raised in Weidman and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1978....
Patricia Anne Becker
Apr 30, 2018
Patricia Anne Becker, age 59 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2018 at home. Pat was born on March 30, 1959 in Grant, Michigan and was the daughter of Mary Jane Boone and Walter Draper. Pat married Dennis Becker on March 27, 1993 and they made their home in Big Rapids. Pat and Denny enjoyed spending...
Gary L. Stoner Sr.
Apr 26, 2018
Gary L. Stoner Sr., age 73 of Rogers Heights, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born September 1, 1944 in Stanwood, the son of Lloyd "Dutch" and Eva (Allen) Stoner. Gary was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He married Rita Southerland on March 13, 1967 in Gary, Indiana and together they raised their family in...
Robert A. "Bob" Guith Sr.
Apr 25, 2018
Robert A. "Bob" Guith Sr., age 91 of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. He was born July 31, 1926 in Flint, the son of William and Lois (Stang) Guith. Bob graduated early from Flint Central High School at the age of 17 in 1944 so he could enlist in the United States Navy....
Connie J. Balowski
Apr 20, 2018
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Connie Joanne (Dove) Balowski, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Big Rapids at the age of 62. Connie was born in Coldwater, MI on January 10, 1956 to Dale and Phyllis (Waldron) Dove. She married Joseph...
Conwell "Connie" L. Torrey
Apr 20, 2018
Conwell Lavon "Connie" Torrey, beloved husband of Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Big Rapids at the age of 80. Connie's wish was to help others. He chose Michigan State Universities Willed Donor Program and the help of the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids to help complete his final wishes.A memorial service will be held at...
Carol F. Large
Apr 18, 2018
Carol F. Large, age 80, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2018. Carol was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Miami University in 1959 with a degree in Home Economics Education. She took her first career job as a Home Service Representative for I&M Electric Co. in...
Thelma M. Brown
Apr 17, 2018
Thelma M. Brown, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born November 25, 1936 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Mae Bell (Fields) Ellenburg. Thelma moved to Detroit as a young woman and found her first job at White Castle. She was an active member of the Detroit Gun Club,...
Paul D. Schlegel
Apr 12, 2018
On Thursday, April 12, 2018 Paul Schlegel completed his journey here on earth and joined his wife, Micky. He passed peacefully with family by his side on the family farm. He was 92 years old.
Paul was born on May 31, 1925 in Wheatland Township, Remus, Michigan to John...
