Madeline Hanford
Dec 8, 2017
Madeline Lucille Hanford, age 94, formerly of Barryton, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Fields Assisted Living in Reed City, where she resided. She was born on September 29, 1923 in Dimondale, MI to John Francis and Agnes (Bates) Connick. On November 18, 1942 Madeline married Torrence "Ted" Hanford in Bryon, OH. They made their home in...
Ila L. Bailey
Dec 4, 2017
Ila L. Bailey, age 95 of Big Rapids formerly of Dowagiac, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born April 30, 1922 in Streator, Illinois, the daughter of Amos and Mary (Gross) Smith. Ila was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving as a Corporal during World War II. She was a member...
Mikki Garrels
Dec 4, 2017
Nancy E. "Mikki" Garrels, age 75 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital due to complications with lung fibrosis and pneumonia. She peacefully died surrounded by her loving husband, three daughters, son-in-law, brother and sister-in-law. Mikki was born on May 26, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Tackabury) McClurg. She...
Wayne Blakeslee May
Dec 3, 2017
Wayne Blakeslee May, 92, beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather and friend, has gone to be at peace with his maker on December 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Esther May. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean May; his children, David and Linda May of Remus, Sandra Roberts of Mecosta, and Daniel and...
Dennis D. Stanley
Dec 2, 2017
Dennis D. "Howard" Stanley, age 59 of Mecosta formerly of Barryton, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at home due to complications from liver cancer. He was born April 7, 1958 in Barrie, Canada, the son of Homer and Eileen (Gorsuch) Stanley. Dennis was honorably discharged from the United States Army after being trained for driving heavy equipment. He then...
Dolores Eichenberg
Dec 1, 2017
Dolores Eichenberg, age 85 of Remus, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at her home. She was born February 17, 1932 in Big Rapids to Leo and Lenore (Campbell) Brennan. Dolores graduated from Big Rapids High School and married Arlen Eichenberg on February 27, 1954. They made their home in Remus for most of their married life. Dolores began her...
A. Lynn Bumstead
Nov 29, 2017
Alida I. "Lynn" Bumstead, age 70 of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. Lynn was born on August 6, 1947 in Rochester, New York to Charles and Ruth (Flagler) Ross. Lynn raised her family in the Detroit area and married John Oliver Bumstead on October 30, 1998 in Winchester,...
James E. Burch
Nov 28, 2017
James E. Burch, age 58 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born November 21, 1959 in Lansing, the son of Vernon and Barbara (Bush) Burch. James enjoyed model railroading. He is survived by two siblings, Diane M. (Steven J. Dahlen) Burch of Atlanta, Georgia and John H. (Julie A.) Burch of Sturgis, Michigan; two nieces...
Joaquin Mayoral Jr.
Nov 28, 2017
Joaquin C. Mayoral Jr., age 95 formerly of White Cloud, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Curry House in Cadillac, with beloved family at his side. He was born September 15, 1922 in Ponce, Puerto Rico the son of Joaquin and Marcolina (Rosado) Mayoral. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II....
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.
