Obituary Listing

Sep 24, 2017

Louise Ann "Lou Ann" Howard, 59 of Remus, the daughter of the late Lester and Betty (Whitney) Howard of Remus; sister of Bryan (Priscilla Thompson), Paula (Mike Brecht), James, Donald (Sherry) and Doris (Susan Fewless) Howard; aunt, niece, cousin and close friend to many passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born on May 5,...

Sep 18, 2017

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather Harold B. Bentley passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 in Grand Rapids at the age of 76. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Sears, MI the son of Joseph and Floy (Covert) Bentley. Harold was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He married Candee Bazaire on April 8,...

Sep 14, 2017

JoAnne P. Franck, wife of James Franck and lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away September 14, 2017. There will be no public services. Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home, Big Rapids.

Sep 9, 2017

Charles M. "Chuck" Brantman, age 65 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was born May 26, 1952 in Muskegon the son of Lloyd F. and Betty Jean (Nelson) Brantman. Chuck graduated from Reed City High School in 1972. He married Earlaine K. Hoffman on August 5, 1972 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Reed City. Chuck was...

Sep 8, 2017

Adelbert M. "Delbert" Luther, age 76 of Barryton, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. He was born March 1, 1941 in Lansing the son of Richard and Isabell (Morse) Luther. Delbert graduated from Sexton High School in 1959. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Era. Delbert retired from General Motors in 1992 and...

Sep 7, 2017

Marie Carol Hinken, age 81 of Mecosta, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 30, 1936 in Liberty Township, Wexford County, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Birgy) Mowers.

Marie married Gordon Hinken on May...

Sep 6, 2017

Theodore Larry "Ted" Gibbons, age 69 of Morley, passed from this earth on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1947, the youngest of nine children born to Arthur and Hazel (Henry) Gibbons. Upon Hazels death in 1950 from cancer, Ted lived with his Uncle John and Aunt Nellie Wiley until his graduation from Mecosta-Remus High School...

Sep 4, 2017

Linda Marie Ray, age 67 of Barryton, passed away on September 4, 2017 in Grand Rapids. She was born December 6, 1949 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Tobias) Kyser. Linda graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1968.

Linda married James...

Sep 3, 2017

Wilma E. Beak, age 94, of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 The Brook Assisted Living in Newaygo. She was born June 16, 1923 in Austin Township, Mecosta County, MI to Giles and Maude (Waterman) Hollenbeck. Wilma graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1942 and lived in the area most of her life. Wilma...

Aug 30, 2017

Louis M. Steakley, age 91, of Morley, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at home surrounded by his children. He was born February 7, 1926 in Bigelow, Arkansas and raised in Lepanto, the son of Jim "Houston" and Lillie (Martin) Steakley. Louis honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He was stationed in the South Pacific...

Aug 29, 2017

Our beloved sister and friend, Sue Ellen Brown, has found her peace at the end of the day. She passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at the age of 52. Sue was born in Clare, MI on April 4, 1965 to Harris and Alice (Phenix) Brown. She was raised in Brinton (Lake) and moved to Mesa, AZ as a...

Aug 28, 2017

James Leroy Loviska, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 at Brookdale Memory Care Unit in Portage. He was born December 9, 1937 in Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, the son of Frank and Inez (Harrigan) Loviska. James graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1957. He honorably served his country for three years in the United...

Aug 26, 2017

Nancy L. (DesCamp) Wuerth, age 74, walked on in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1942 in Detroit, the daughter of Ervin and Mildred (Knox) Kuhn. Nancy lived and worked in Boyne City. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling throughout Arizona and Hawaii. Nancy...

Aug 24, 2017

Claudine Howard, age 86 of Remus went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born in Flora, Mississippi on February 27, 1931 to Frank and Ada (Smith) Howard. Claudine moved to Remus in the late 60s. She worked at Evart Products for 14 years before becoming a foster grandparent at...

Aug 22, 2017

Hazel M. Marvel, age 81, a lifetime resident of Big Rapids passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at her home. She was born November 25, 1935, the daughter of Edgar and Blanche (Cook) Obert. Hazel married Glen Marvel on October 8, 1953 in Big Rapids, where they raised their family. She loved people and helping others. Hazel ran a daycare...

Aug 14, 2017

Dorothy A. Hall, age 83 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. She was born March 27, 1934 in Muskegon, the daughter of Elton and Alda (Milner) Ashburn. Dorothy married James Davis and together they moved to Hesperia where they raised their three children. James passed away in 1971. Dorothy married Lewis Hall in 1974. After Lewis passed...

Aug 11, 2017

PARIS Marlene Ruth Grove, 74, of Paris, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at her home. She was born to Ora...

Aug 9, 2017

Larry M. Hatfield, age 60, a lifelong resident of Remus, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home, with his children at his side. He was born on April 24, 1957 in Edmore to Donald and Edna (Diehl) Hatfield. Larry graduated from Chippewa Hills and earned...

Aug 6, 2017

Joseph A. Jacobs, age 66, a lifetime resident of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born May 26, 1951 in Big Rapids the son of Joseph Jr. and Shirley (McNab) Jacobs. Joe graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1969 and began his career at Giant Super Market in Big Rapids. He took a leave from...

Aug 4, 2017

Benjamin O. Blackmer, age 81of Barryton, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 in Grand Rapids. He was born June 25, 1936 in Blanchard, to Lawrence and Orpha (Meier) Blackmer. Ben graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1955 and married Bonnie Earnest on March 16, 1963. For 50 years he worked throughout Michigan on...