Obituary Listing

Feb 27, 2018

Paul Vincent Pittman, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away at his home in Rogers Heights on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, following a lengthy illness. He was the son of Martha and Roy Pittman. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

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Feb 19, 2018

Ernest Lee Caudle, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born on January 9, 1949 to the late LaMonne and W. Charlyne (Bowers) Caudle in Detroit, Michigan. The family moved to Garden City in 1950 where he was raised. He graduated from West Senior High in Garden City in 1967.Ernie joined the Navy...

Feb 17, 2018

John Raymond Dennis passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at his home in Mecosta with family at his side. He was born on February 19, 1960 in Lakeview and attended school at Chippewa Hills. Three days shy of graduating he joined the United State Army. He was honorably discharged in 1978. John was a builder in Michigan and took...

Feb 16, 2018

Dolores M. Waurzyniak, age 91, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City where she resided the last several years. Dolores was born on December 14, 1926 in Detroit to Zygmund and Clara (Krawczewski) Ochlyski. She married George Waurzyniak and together they raised...

Feb 15, 2018

Dorothy M. Gravelyn, age 90 of Lake Isabella formerly of Chippewa Lake, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born December 2, 1927 in Chippewa Twp., Mecosta County, the daughter of Arthur "Earl" and Cleva (Maynard) McCormick. As a young lady she took on most of...

Feb 13, 2018

Arlene E. Bullock, age 83 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born March 30, 1934 in LeRoy, the daughter of Leon and Myrtle (Austin) Crawford. Arlene graduated from Tustin High School in 1952. She was honorably discharged after serving two years in the United States Army. Arlene married Reverend Wayne...

Feb 10, 2018

Vivian I. Ryan, age 95 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her home. She was born July 31, 1922 at home in Ensley Center, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Streeter) Empie. She married Edward J. Ryan in 1943 in Kent County and together they made their home in the Stanwood area. Vivian was a busy farmers...

Feb 8, 2018

Rodney Lee Munson age 47 of Howard City, MI passed away in his home late Thursday night on February 8, 2018.

Rod was a great man, a jack of all trades and everything he did he took pride in. Rod would always help loved ones...

Feb 7, 2018

Helen Margaret Petz, age 98 formerly of Wyoming, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Samaritas in Cadillac where she resided. She was born on January 1, 1920 in Grand Rapids to John and Velma (Laktos) Horvath. Helen married Theodore C. Petz on December 22, 1942. They made their home and raised...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...