Claire Taylor
Apr 12, 2025
Claire Pauline Taylor, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away with her daughters by her side on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
She was born on December 21, 1945, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Emilie (Dubois) Rosenburg. Claire graduated from Poland High School in Poland, Ohio, Class of 1963, and later attended Ferris State University, earning...
Terry Fyvie
Apr 9, 2025
Terry Fyvie, 75, of Morley, came to the end of his journey on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born in Flint, and raised in Stanwood by his beloved grandmother Norma and Frederick Riebow. His life was also greatly influenced by his beloved great grandmother Hilda Fraser and great uncles Tootsie and Harvey of Rogers Heights.
Terry's...
Stephen Berens
Apr 9, 2025
Stephen J. Berens, 68, of Morley, passed away on April 9, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the son of Eugene and Jane Patricia (Maczka) Berens. Stephen was united in marriage to Kathryn, who preceded him in death in 2008.
Stephen dedicated over 40 years of his life to the concrete and...
Michael Forbes
Apr 8, 2025
Michael James Forbes took his final journey on April 8, 2025. Mike was born on March 23, 1950 to Fay and Virgilene Forbes in Lake, Michigan. He attended school in Barryton, Michigan and graduated in 1968 as a member of the first graduating class of Chippewa Hills High School. During high school, he played basketball, football, and was drum...
Mary L. Lloyd
Apr 7, 2025
Mary Luella Lloyd, age 73, fought the good fight and crossed the finish line into the arms of heaven on April 7, 2025.
Born on March 29, 1952, to Robert and Ruth Deakins, Mary was a woman of fierce spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless love. She married the love of her life, Richard "Rick" Lloyd, on December...
Lois Minier
Apr 6, 2025
Lois Elaine Minier, age 90 of Bitely, went to her heavenly home on April 6.
Lois treasured the Bible and the Bible- based Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer One so that "in life and in death, her comfort and hope were in belonging to her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ." Hallelujah!
Lois was the daughter of...
Jennifer Norris
Apr 1, 2025
Jennifer Louise Norris, 60, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025. Born on April 21, 1964, to Norman and Norma (Kailing) Merrill, Jennifer was raised with a strong work ethic and a creative spirit. She graduated from Morley Stanwood High School and continued her education graduating from Ferris State University 2-year Printing Program and...
Helen Hadley
Mar 31, 2025
Today Helen Hadley passed. She was a mother to many including myself. She always took care of people and spoke to people looking at the whole story. I pray that she would be blessed to be in Heaven today without any more pain or worries. I pray that Kim Hadley would be loved on and comforted today even by...
Letha May Benkert
Mar 29, 2025
Letha May Benkert, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1927, to Forrest and May (Sloan) Moore. Letha was a woman of many talents, with a deep love for life and an enduring sense of creativity.
Letha married Lloyd Benkert in 1956, and the two shared a wonderful life...
Steven Johansen
Mar 21, 2025
Steven Earl Johansen, 72, of Rodney, MI passed away on March 21st, 2025 with his family and friends by his side. Steven was born on March 3rd, 1953 to Carl (Sonny) and Betty (Maneke) Johansen and was raised on the family farm in Rodney. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1971, where he held the record for...
Nancy J. Houck
Mar 21, 2025
Nancy Jo Houck (Cummings) also fondly known as Barb, passed away March 21, 2025 at the MediLodge of Alpena.
Nancy was born August 01, 1956, and became the foster daughter of Grace and Manuel Cummings. Throughout her life Nancy was very social and loved people. She participated in the Special Olympics and was especially fond of Bowling....
Daniel Hyde
Mar 20, 2025
Daniel James Hyde, 81, of Stanwood, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
He was born on March 3, 1944, in Jackson, the son of Eugene "Doc" and Marjorie Hyde. After high school, Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman during the Vietnam War, traveling the world and gaining valuable life...
Verna "Maxine" Rhoads
Mar 20, 2025
Verna "Maxine" Rhoads was born on the family farm in Fork Twp., Mecosta County, Michigan; ½ mile north and 1 ½ miles west of Barryton, September 1, 1932. She was the fifth child born to Manual H. and Verna V. (Robinson) Rhoads. Maxine's paternal grandparents, Nathaniel J. and Margaret E. (Kinney) Rhoads, moved to Fork Township in 1886, part...
Richard Frisbie
Mar 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Richard Frisbie, 56 of Morley, MI, passed away March 19, 2025 with many loving family members by his side. Rich was born October 23rd, 1968, in Lakeview, Michigan to Edward "Ted" and Judy Frisbie. After graduating from Morley Stanwood High School, Rich followed in his father's footsteps into the electrical trade....
Yvonne Cornell
Mar 15, 2025
Yvonne Cornell, 73, of Morley, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born the 10th of 13 children on October 24, 1951, in Big Rapids, Yvonne was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Boody) Ramsey. She graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1969.
Following graduation, on September...
Robert Maguire
Mar 15, 2025
Robert F. Maguire, 93, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1932, in Big Rapids, the son of Frank and Letta (Baker) Maguire.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. A true patriot, he took great pride in his service...
Agnes Griffin
Mar 14, 2025
Agnes Griffin, 49, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
She was born on May 1, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Major Hentz and Frankie Griffin. Agnes worked for FairPlay in Chicago for 20 years before moving to the Big Rapids area, where she became a valued member of the Meijer team....
Juanita Ann Brooks
Mar 13, 2025
Juanita Ann Brooks, of Bushnell, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025.
She leaves behind her loving husband Henry Brooks, Beloved Children, Stephanie (Bo) Sanders, Darrell (Brandi) Langford, Kelly (Hank) Allen, Amber (Michael) Thomas, and Donna (Joe) Lewis; as well as her cherished 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Michael Hamilton
Mar 12, 2025
Michael Hamilton, 58, of Howard City, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1967, in Grand Rapids, the son of Leon J. and Diane Hamilton.
Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in 2007. His service included deployments during...
Mary Wilcoxen
Mar 12, 2025
Mary Wilcoxen, 92, of Weidman, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 22, 1932, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Harold and Anna (Barnes) Harrington. Mary was united in marriage to Bob Wilcoxen, and together they built a life centered on faith and family. She ran an...
