Mary L. Gekiere
Apr 9, 2018
Mary L. Gekiere, age 89 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2018 at her home. She was born July 22, 1928 in Sterling, Michigan the daughter of Maurice and Irma (VanDeVyvere) Sucaet. Mary was a member of St. Mary-St. Paul Catholic Church in Big Rapids, the Croton American Legion #6812 Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed...
Laura Jean Macfarlane
Apr 7, 2018
Laura Jean MacFarlane, 91, of Paris, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2018 in Big Rapids. She was born on February 11, 1927 to Lloyd and Melissa (Wilcox) Staffen, who farmed in the Morley-Amble Area. In 1931, her two older brothers were lost to meningitis and the family of three moved southwest of Davis Bridge near Stanwood, to...
Elizabeth "Lizz" Marion Korb
Apr 5, 2018
Elizabeth "Lizz" Marion Korb, 85, of Canadian Lakes, MI, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Mecosta, MI. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Big Rapids, MI with Reverend Jerry Switzer officiating. The family will greet friends between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at...
Gladys J. Ellison
Apr 4, 2018
Ellison-(Fish)-Gladys Ellison, age 87, of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family; Nancy Kik, Larry (Carol) Ellison, Donna (Bob) Clark, Sue (Ron) Galer, Chris Higley, Dave Nowlin. She is blessed with 11 wonderful grandchildren and 21 entertaining great-grandchildren. Ms. Ellison is also survived by her brother-in-law, James McElheny and many nieces and nephews....
Genevieve "Gen" Brown
Apr 3, 2018
Genevieve "Gen" Brown, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away just short of her 96th birthday on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born April 11, 1922, the daughter of Theodore and Margaret (Vietzke) Rasmussen. Gen spent her childhood growing up on the family dairy farm, which is now Falcon Head Golf Course. Gen...
David William Nelson Loudenslager Jr.
Apr 2, 2018
Our beloved David William Nelson Loudenslager Jr. was born into the arms of our loving Savior on Monday, April 2, 2018 at MidMichigan Health in Alma. He was going to be the first born son of Micaela Pardee and David William Nelson Loudenslager of Weidman. Juniors birth was highly anticipated by his family...
Bertha M. Zuke
Apr 2, 2018
Just nine months short of 100 years old, Bertha Mae Zuke, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018 at her home. She was born at home in the Barryton area to William and Lydia (Buxton) Snider on December 15, 1918; the eldest of five children. Bertha married Albert Robinson in 1944. They were employed at a Detroit Airplane factory...
Loren E. Sheffer
Mar 31, 2018
Loren Edmund Sheffer, age 73 of Big Rapids, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was born on February 21, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Marcus and Wilma (Davey) Sheffer. A graduate of Owosso High School in 1963, he earned his teaching degree...
Patricia R. Shaffer
Mar 29, 2018
Patricia R. Shaffer, age 86 of Big Rapids, formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born February 17, 1932 in Las Vegas, New Mexico the daughter of Howard and Marion (Gobble) Kuhn. Patricia was a graduate of Longview High School in Texas. She moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana where she worked as a store manager...
Geraldine A. "Gerry" Barrett
Mar 28, 2018
Geraldine A. "Gerry" Barrett, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born April 18, 1931 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Glenn and Francis (Gregg) Blakeslee. Gerry graduated from Kelloggsville High School in Grand Rapids in 1950. She married Harold Edward "Ed" Barrett on June 30, 1951 in Grand...
Elzie K. Williams
Mar 27, 2018
Elzie K. Williams, age 67 passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his home in Blanchard. Elzie was born on December 13, 1950 in Ionia, MI to Elzie and Verna (Potter) Williams. Following his marriage to Carol Ann Veenstra, on August 6, 1971, he made his home in Lowell before moving to Blanchard in 1990. Elzie was an avid...
Jerry M. Krum
Mar 22, 2018
Jerry M. Krum, age 76 of Morley, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born June 14, 1941 in Carson City the son of Merle and Cleo (Mangus) Krum. Jerry graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1960. He married Donna Sharp at the Higbee Church on October 1, 1960 and they made their home in the Morley area....
Eleen J. Hall
Mar 18, 2018
Eleen J. Hall, age 92, a longtime resident of Morley, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was the daughter of Swan and Philenna (Golder) Anderson. Eleen worked in Grand Rapids and was a very active member of the Morley community. She was a life member of American Legion Post # 554 Ladies Auxiliary of Morley, where she had served...
Dorothy M. Szparaga
Mar 17, 2018
Dorothy M. Szparaga, age 88, formerly of Warren, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Big Rapids. She was born September 1, 1929 in Dearborn the daughter of Hugh and Nellie (McPeak) OHara. She married Arnold Szparaga and they made their home in the Warren area. Dorothy moved to the Big Rapids area in 2012 to be near family. She...
Rachel M. Myers
Mar 15, 2018
Rachel M. Myers, age 87 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. She was surrounded by her family at the Reed City Fields, a caring and loving facility in Reed City. Rachel was born on June 7, 1930 in Pike County, Indiana to Charles and Mabel (House) LeMond. At a young age, her family moved to Michigan. Rachel...
Sandra Kay Bartholomew
Mar 13, 2018
Sandra K. Bartholomew, age 64 of White Cloud, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 21, 1953 in Dearborn the daughter of Edward and Lena (Chesney) Walch. Sandra moved to Remus as a child. She graduated from Chippewa Hills High School and later earned her Associates Degree in Business...
Anthony Lafata
Mar 12, 2018
Anthony "Tony" LaFata, age 84 of Hersey, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born December 4, 1933 in Detroit, the son of James and Grace (Maniaci) LaFata. Tony was honorably discharged from the United States Army while serving as a Paratrooper. He was a die setter for Precision Stamping in Howell. After Tony...
Sally Wollos
Mar 12, 2018
Sally L. Wollos, age 63 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home after a four year battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1954 in Dearborn, the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Flewelling) Craw. Sally graduated from Pine River High School. She married Joe Wollos Jr. on October 9, 1993 and together they were members...
Franklin F. Bissett
Mar 9, 2018
Franklin F. Bissett, age 64 of Sears, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born May 3, 1953 in Evart, the son of Fredrick and Helen (Moot) Bissett. Frank married Rose Marie Johnson on December 4, 1972 and they made their...
Carl B. Borowicz
Feb 28, 2018
Carl B. Borowicz, age 83 of Rodney, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at his home. He was born February 21, 1935 in Hamtramck the son of Ignatius and Mary Rose (Zawacki) Borowicz. Carl moved to Cheboygan, MI as a small child. He graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1952. Carl entered the United States Army in May of 1956....
