Joyce Joan Beck
Nov 26, 2017
Joyce J. Beck, age 70, formerly of Wildomar, CA passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Big Rapids. She was born on July 20, 1947 in Missouri to Richard R. and Bernice (Ferguson) Beck. Joyce was honorably discharged from the United States Navy and had been stationed at the San Diego Hospital...
Minnie Lou Connolly
Nov 22, 2017
Minnie Lou Connolly of Canadian Lakes, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home. She celebrated her 100thbirthday, November...
Beatrice R. Batchelder
Nov 21, 2017
Beatrice R. Batchelder, age 93 of Reed City, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home. She was born August 19, 1924 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Grace (Jenkins) Cady. Beatrice was married for 25 years to Conrad Johnson. She later married Lester Batchelder who passed away on June 14, 2006. Beatrice retired from Wolverine World...
Herbert W. Weining
Nov 21, 2017
Herbert Walter Weining, age 74, of Chippewa Lake, passed away, with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his home. He was born April 23, 1943 in Grand Rapids, the son of Walter and Hazel (Fifer) Weining. Herb attended Union High School.
Dorothy Mildred Cole
Nov 16, 2017
Dorothy Mildred (Buxton) Cole of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born in Lansing on August 24, 1931, the daughter of Eugene and Leona Buxton; she was one of 12 children. Dorothy married Gerald "Chuck" Cole on September 11, 1949 in Lansing and they moved to Big Rapids in 1965. She...
Patsy Sue Dings
Nov 15, 2017
Patsy Sue Dings, age 49 of Baldwin, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was born February 17, 1968 in Dowagiac, the daughter of Robert and Maribel (Benson) Dings. Patsy graduated from Mason Lake ISD. She was involved in the Special Olympics and enjoyed bowling. Patsy is survived by her mother, Maribel Dings of Big Rapids; four siblings, James (Kelly)...
Robert A. "Bob" Zack
Nov 15, 2017
Robert A. "Bob" Zack, age 58 of Howard City, passed away Wednesday November 15, 2017. He was born October 12, 1959 in Shelby the son of David and Dona (Danenberg) Zack. Bob was a member of Crossroads Worship Center in Howard City. He enjoyed sports, especially the Tigers and Redwings. Bob will always be remembered as a "People Person". He...
Bruce T. Beaumont
Nov 12, 2017
Bruce T. Beaumont, age 88 of Morley, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his daughters home in Rodney. He was born July 31, 1929 in Lansing, the son of Lester and Hazel (Thompson) Beaumont. Bruce graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1947. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Korean War. Bruce...
Gladys "Luella" Rupp
Nov 12, 2017
Gladys "Luella" Rupp, age 92 of Big Rapids formerly of Hampstead, Maryland, passed away November 12, 2017. She was born August 8, 1925 in Hampstead, the daughter of George and Edith Danner. Luella graduated from Carroll County High School and won an award for being the fastest runner in Carroll County. She moved to Big Rapids in 2007. Luella is...
Georgia G. Bauman
Nov 12, 2017
Georgia Bauman, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home. She was born July 16, 1937 the daughter of Magnus and Lillian (Finch) Jorgensen. Georgia married Francis L. "Fritz" Bauman and together they made their home in Big Rapids. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2015 after over 50 years of marriage....
Bonita F. Vanalstine
Nov 9, 2017
Bonita F. VanAlstine, age 73 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at home. She was born March 16, 1944 in Remus, the daughter of Frank H. and Mary M. (Fountain) Randall. Bonita made her home in Mecosta County the majority of her life. She was employed by Wolverine World Wide in Big Rapids.
Virginia Mary Bazaire
Nov 6, 2017
Barryton Virginia M. Bazaire, 97 peacefully passed from this life Nov. 6, 2017 at Spectrum Hospital, Big Rapids. She was born on May 30, 1920 to Leonard C. and Rose (Erickson) Dodge of Chippewa Lake, MI. She graduated from Barryton High School in 1937 and was the last surviving member of that class. In October of 1937 she married Neal...
David P. King
Nov 6, 2017
David Paul King, age 57 of Barryton went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 6, 2017 in Big Rapids following unknown heart complications. He was energetic about God and loved his church and family. David belonged to a family of thirteen and was a true family man. On July 15, 1994 he married Lorrie...
Joan I. Geasler
Nov 5, 2017
Joan I. Geasler, age 90 of Mecosta passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home. She now joins her lifelong companion, Jo Ann Wilson. There are no public services planned at this time. Share a memory or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com
Carol L. Bolender
Nov 5, 2017
Carol L. Bolender, age 72 of White Cloud, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 9, 1945 in Brighton the daughter of Elbert H. and Winona C. (Wallace) Donaldson. Carol married August "Gus" Bolender on October 20, 1979 in Fremont and together they made their home near White Cloud. Carol...
Samuel "Sam" Falsetta
Nov 4, 2017
Samuel George "Sam" Falsetta, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Medilodge of Mt. Pleasant under the care of Heartland Hospice. Sam was born on December 25, 1929 in Grand Ledge, MI the son of Joseph and Rose (Vavallo) Falsetta. He married Stella Steel Schoen in Mt. Pleasant. Sam was a partner in the Casa Nova...
Margaret A. Ghareeb
Nov 4, 2017
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Ghareeb, (nee Fairbrother), 89, was taken home to our Savior on Saturday November 4, 2017. Peg will be met by her husband Fred, daughter Pam, parents Maynard and Alida, brother Maynard (Sonny), sister Barbara (Vader) Ludy, and grandson Bruce Parks. She is survived by her children Jerry Osmolinski, Karen (James) Braun, & Bob (Deb) Ghareeb, 10 grandchildren,...
Jennie Ann Cook
Nov 2, 2017
Jennie Ann Cook passed away at the age of 48 on November 2, 2017. She is survived by her three children, Andrew and Chrystopher Cook and Breanna Cook-Reiniche; numerous grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions may be made in Jennies name to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with services. Share a memory...
Barrett, Tucker And Clayton Graber
Nov 1, 2017
On November 1, 2017, we welcomed our sweet sons, Barrett Michael, Tucker Jeffrey and Clayton Otis Graber into our lives before they were greeted by the smiling face of God and given their Angel wings. Although the triplets arrival was early, the love we all hold for them will last a lifetime and their presence will always be kept alive...
Lorraine A. Parker
Oct 30, 2017
Lorraine A. Parker age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born August 7, 1937 in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, the only child of Elmer and Florence (Pearson) Frye. Lorraine worked as a hairdresser while living out East. She moved to Mecosta County in the early 1970s and soon after married Douglas "Doug" Parker. Together they...
