Colt Michael Hill
Oct 7, 2017
Colt Michael Hill, age 24, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his home in Hemlock, MI. He was born on February 3, 1993 in Lakeview, Michigan. He attended school in the Barryton area and Wyoming. Growing up in Wyoming he had a love for horses and life there. When...
Shirley A. Gonder
Oct 7, 2017
Shirley A. Gonder, age 80 of Big Rapids, MI, formerly of Wayne, OH and Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 12:15 p.m. surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1937 in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada, to Noah and Amelia (Schwehr) Strader. Shirley married the love of her life, Morley E. Gonder on...
Kevin L. Roe
Oct 5, 2017
Kevin L. Roe, age 59 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born February 19, 1958 in Big Rapids, the son of Theo Roe and Margaret (Wilkinson) Roe Mendenhall. Kevin graduated from Big Rapids High School. He studied Music Performance at Olivet College and University of Michigan, member of the marching band. Kevin was employed by...
Jean Marie Woodbury
Oct 2, 2017
Jean Marie Woodbury, age 64 of Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2017 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on February 12, 1953 Flint, MI to Ewald and Marion (Overton) Kremesec. Jean married Glenn Woodbury on October 25, 1973 in Mt. Pleasant. She earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from MidMichigan Community College...
Edward Jack Dudo
Oct 2, 2017
Edward Jack Dudo, age 94, was born in Gladstone, Michigan December 7, 1922. He died October 2, 2017 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Known throughout his life as Jack, he spent his early years in L'Anse, Michigan. He graduated from High School at Laona, Wisconsin. His birthday, December 7, would later become an infamous day with the bombing of Pearl Harbor....
Joseph "Joe" John Wilmot
Oct 1, 2017
Joseph J. "Joe" Wilmot, age 27 of Weidman, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born in Mt. Pleasant on January 6, 1990 to Danny and Betty (Myers) Wilmot. Joe graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 2009. He enjoyed mudbogs, fishing, hunting and working on cars in the garage. Joe loved to pull practical...
Lucille "Lucy" E. Kazmer
Sep 30, 2017
Lucille E. "Lucy" Kazmer, age 66 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, September 30, 2017 at home. She was born December 14, 1950 in Hamtramck the daughter of Thaddeus and Lucille (Domin) Kazmer. Lucy lived in Detroit where she worked as a CNA. Following her fathers passing, Lucy moved to Stanwood, to be with her mother, continuing her work in...
Alda Helen Dunham
Sep 29, 2017
Alda Helen Dunham (Felker), age 92 of Big Rapids, was born on July 3, 1925 in Detroit to William and Marie (Hoog) Felker. She passed away comfortably at The Brook in Big Rapids on Friday, September 29, 2017. Alda graduated from Redford High School in 1943 and furthered her education by attending business school. Aldas first job was for Detroit...
Myrna L. Perrin
Sep 24, 2017
Myrna L. Perrin, age 72 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born December 12, 1944 in Wayne, the daughter of Willis and Fannie (Iler) Tait. Myrna graduated from Kalkaska High School. She worked at several local businesses in the Barryton area. Myrna enjoyed going to yard sales and collecting antiques. She loved her family and cherished...
Louise "Lou Ann" Howard
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,...
Harold Benny Bentley
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,...
Joanne P. Franck
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.
Charles M. Brantman
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...
Adelbert M. "Delbert" Luther
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...
Marie Carol Hinken
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...
Theodore Larry "Ted" Gibbons
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...
Linda Marie Ray
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...
Wilma E. Beak
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...
Louis M. Steakley
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...
Sue Ellen Brown
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...
