Jennie Bell Lynn Roy
Feb 7, 2018
Jennie Bell Lynn Roy, age 24 of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was born February 7, 1994 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Richard Bowers and Jennifer Race. Jennie Bell graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 2014. She was a happy soul and took pride in raising her two children. Jennie Bell enjoyed watching Cops...
Vernon Cain
Feb 6, 2018
Vernon F. Cain, age 77 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at home with his family at his side. He was born on August 14, 1940 in Stanwood, the son of Vernon C. and Ilene (Seamen) Cain. Vern married Nancy Jacobitz on November 3, 1961 in Grandville, MI and they made...
Chris C. Finkbeiner
Feb 6, 2018
Chris C. Finkbeiner, age 90 of Paris, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his children and beloved pet and companion, "Super Boy". He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Chris was born on the family farm in Hersey on May 24, 1927, being the sole survivor of Christ and Nora (Young) Finkbeiners eight children....
Leonard V. Bennett Sr.
Feb 5, 2018
Leonard V. Bennett Sr., age 77, of Barryton went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 5, 2018 in Alma. Leonard was born on July 8, 1940 the son of Vance and Laura (Rial) Bennett. He was raised in Calhoun County and married Beulah Bartholomew on August 20, 1960 in Durand, MI. Leonard and Beulah made...
Mary Kathleen Bentley
Feb 4, 2018
Mary Kathleen Bentley, age 73, of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Sears/Barryton passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 unexpectedly at home. On, January 9, 1945, Mary was born in Big Rapids to Arthur and Lurena (Williams) McNeilly. She has resided in the Barryton area the majority of her life. Mary was a cook at Northern Trails for a number of...
Timothy Mark Quinlan "Tj" Iii
Feb 3, 2018
Timothy Mark Quinlan III "TJ", a 19-year-old resident of Morley, passed away on February 3, 2018, in a single-car accident in Rogers Heights. TJ was born on February 23, 1998, and immediately became an irreplaceable part of his family. With an infectious smile, an ever-present sense of humor, and an effortless, all-encompassing love for everyone he encountered,...
Edna Agnes Cady
Jan 31, 2018
Edna Agnes (ONeill) Cady, after 101 years of life, went to be with her Lord with her family beside her, on January 31, 2018. She was one of 16 children born to Sylvester and Ethel (Marlatt) ONeill in Mecosta Township and lived her entire life in this area. She married the love of her life, George S. Cady on October...
Virginia Meihn
Jan 26, 2018
Virginia Louise Meihn, age 90 of Barryton, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 19, 1927 in Muskegon to Louis and Beatrice (Branden) Palmer. Virginia graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1945. She raised her family in the Detroit area and was employed by the Federal Reserve Bank...
David "Bud" Noland Moore
Jan 25, 2018
David Noland "Bud" Moore, age 73 of Evart, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at home surrounded by family and friends. Bud was born in Lansing, MI on January 1, 1945, the son of David and Viola (Mock) Moore. Bud spent several years working as a roofer in Arizona and...
Gina Mae Gilbert
Jan 23, 2018
Gina Mae Gilbert, age 73, of Big Rapids, passed away on January 23, 2018 at Spectrum Health, Big Rapids. Gina was born on June 28, 1944 to C. Norris and Alice (Whalen) Gilbert. Gina attended St. Marys Catholic School, Big Rapids High School and earned her Associates Degree from Ferris State University. She was a lifelong member of St Mary...
Melissa Lynn Strong
Jan 21, 2018
Melissa Lynn Strong, age 48 of Remus, passed away after medical complications on, Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI. She was born December 20, 1969 in Hastings, MI, the daughter of Ty and Paulette (Hart) Strong. Melissa graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1988 and received a CPA degree from...
Richard P. Smith
Jan 21, 2018
Richard P. Smith Sr., age 88 of Mecosta, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Grand Rapids. He was born November 3, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the son of William and Clara (Duley) Smith. He married Norma Tulip and they made their home and raised their family in Grand Rapids before moving...
Barbara Joann Obert
Jan 19, 2018
Barbara Joann Obert, age 60 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center, surrounded by her family. She was born October 3, 1957 in Royal Oak the daughter of Autery and Josephine (Sibary) Lawler. Barb graduated from White Cloud High School in 1975 and on August 23 of...
Rhonda Mackersie-Sperry
Jan 19, 2018
Rhonda MacKersie-Sperry, 71, of Henderson, NV, passed away, Friday, January 19, 2018 at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, St. Rose De Lima Campus, Henderson, NV. Rhonda was born October 20, 1946, daughter of Howard "Red" and Jessie Sharp-MacKersie of Barryton, MI. She graduated from Barryton High School in 1964 and worked at the family grocery store...
Violet A. Robinson
Jan 15, 2018
Violet A. Robinson, age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at The Brook of Big Rapids. She was born September 16, 1935 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Groner) Platt. Violet graduated from Rockford High School in 1953. She married James E. Robinson on November 28, 1953 in Rockford and together they raised...
John W. "Jack" Frumveller
Jan 15, 2018
John W. "Jack" Frumveller, age 85 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2018 at Angela Hospice in Livonia. He was born October 11, 1932 in Port Huron the son of William T. and Sadie A. (Needham) Frumveller. Following his High School graduation, Jack was accepted to Ferris State University in the Pharmacy program. While attending Ferris he...
Ruth Miriam Miessen
Jan 13, 2018
Ruth Miriam Miessen, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her home. She was born December 5, 1927 in Tipton County, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel (Dawson) Smith. Ruth "Miriam" married Donald Miessen on December 5, 1954 at the Methodist Church in Hobbs, Indiana. Together they settled in Cicero, Indiana and later...
Thomas F. Wyman
Jan 10, 2018
Thomas F. Wyman, age 77 of Weidman, formerly of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Holly. He was born on August 26, 1940 in Montrose to Thomas and Louise (Burger) Wyman. Tom attended Holly High School before entering the workforce. On September 10, 1960 he married Andrea Jenks in White Lake Township and they made their...
William David Clark
Jan 10, 2018
William David "Bill" Clark passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born November 5, 1927 in River Rouge, the son of David and Emma (Boyden) Clark. Bill worked on the family farm, owned and operated his own business, and was employed by Federal Screw. He devoted his life to the way of God and...
Marsha M. Hubbard
Jan 10, 2018
Marsha M. Hubbard, age 62, a lifelong resident of Evart, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. She was born December 25, 1955 in Reed City, the daughter of Marshall and Elinore (Wallace) Hemenway. Marsha married Joseph Hubbard on June 3, 1985 in Evart. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and spending time...
