Priscilla M. Campbell
May 13, 2018
Priscilla M. Campbell, 92, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan on May 13, 2018. She was born in Greenville, Michigan on January 7th, 1926 to Glenn Barnes and Eleanor Miller. Priscilla graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in business education....
Michael J. Neglio
May 12, 2018
Michael J. Neglio, age 51 of Bethel, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2018. He was born March 18, 1967 in Danbury, the son of Jack and Ursula (Eckelt) Neglio. Michael is survived by two children, Jackson and Mallory; father, Jack (Pat) Neglio; four siblings, John Neglio, Tony Neglio, Bobby Brown, and Shirley Brown; a special nephew, Paul Brown; and...
Julie Kay Saum
May 11, 2018
Julie Kay (Gahrs) Saum passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 21, 1962 to John and Ella (Westcott) Gahrs. Julie moved to Big Rapids with her parents in 1965 and attended Big Rapids Public Schools, graduating in 1980. She then earned degrees in Respiratory Therapy and Nursing from Ferris State University....
Lois Louise Spencer
May 11, 2018
On May 11, 2018 Heaven brought home an angel, Lois Louise (Lucas) Spencer. Lois was born on June 29 1928 in Milford Michigan to the late Frank and Essie (Proctor) Lucas.
Lois is survived by her husband, Mirl Spencer of Mecosta; children Richard Alday of Flint, Betty Barry of Highland, Margaret (Marvin) Herman...
Arthur V. Gingrich Dds
May 5, 2018
Arthur V. Gingrich DDS Obituary Dr. G always said, "If the good Lord is willing and the creek dont rise." Sadly, the creek rose on May 5, 2018 and Dr. G moved on to that big dental clinic in the sky. No longer will we hear: "When in doubt, rip it out." Well miss his big barrel laughs as he...
Terry K. Schuberg
May 4, 2018
Terry Keith Schuberg, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away May 4, 2018 in Grand Rapids. He was born April 20, 1951 in Big Rapids, the son of Keith and Dorothy (Olson) Schuberg. Terry graduated from Big Rapids High School and worked for his grandfather Howard Schuberg, which started his career...
Donald L. Battle Jr.
May 1, 2018
Donald L. Battle Jr., age 59 of Weidman, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2018. He was born in Ann Arbor, on April 3, 1959, to the late Donald Sr. and Pearl (Davy) Battle. Donald was raised in Weidman and graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1978....
Patricia Anne Becker
Apr 30, 2018
Patricia Anne Becker, age 59 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2018 at home. Pat was born on March 30, 1959 in Grant, Michigan and was the daughter of Mary Jane Boone and Walter Draper. Pat married Dennis Becker on March 27, 1993 and they made their home in Big Rapids. Pat and Denny enjoyed spending...
Gary L. Stoner Sr.
Apr 26, 2018
Gary L. Stoner Sr., age 73 of Rogers Heights, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born September 1, 1944 in Stanwood, the son of Lloyd "Dutch" and Eva (Allen) Stoner. Gary was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He married Rita Southerland on March 13, 1967 in Gary, Indiana and together they raised their family in...
Robert A. "Bob" Guith Sr.
Apr 25, 2018
Robert A. "Bob" Guith Sr., age 91 of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. He was born July 31, 1926 in Flint, the son of William and Lois (Stang) Guith. Bob graduated early from Flint Central High School at the age of 17 in 1944 so he could enlist in the United States Navy....
Connie J. Balowski
Apr 20, 2018
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Connie Joanne (Dove) Balowski, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Big Rapids at the age of 62. Connie was born in Coldwater, MI on January 10, 1956 to Dale and Phyllis (Waldron) Dove. She married Joseph...
Conwell "Connie" L. Torrey
Apr 20, 2018
Conwell Lavon "Connie" Torrey, beloved husband of Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Big Rapids at the age of 80. Connie's wish was to help others. He chose Michigan State Universities Willed Donor Program and the help of the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids to help complete his final wishes.A memorial service will be held at...
Carol F. Large
Apr 18, 2018
Carol F. Large, age 80, of Big Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully at her home on April 18, 2018. Carol was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Miami University in 1959 with a degree in Home Economics Education. She took her first career job as a Home Service Representative for I&M Electric Co. in...
Thelma M. Brown
Apr 17, 2018
Thelma M. Brown, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born November 25, 1936 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Mae Bell (Fields) Ellenburg. Thelma moved to Detroit as a young woman and found her first job at White Castle. She was an active member of the Detroit Gun Club,...
Paul D. Schlegel
Apr 12, 2018
On Thursday, April 12, 2018 Paul Schlegel completed his journey here on earth and joined his wife, Micky. He passed peacefully with family by his side on the family farm. He was 92 years old.
Paul was born on May 31, 1925 in Wheatland Township, Remus, Michigan to John...
Mary L. Gekiere
Apr 9, 2018
Mary L. Gekiere, age 89 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2018 at her home. She was born July 22, 1928 in Sterling, Michigan the daughter of Maurice and Irma (VanDeVyvere) Sucaet. Mary was a member of St. Mary-St. Paul Catholic Church in Big Rapids, the Croton American Legion #6812 Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed...
Laura Jean Macfarlane
Apr 7, 2018
Laura Jean MacFarlane, 91, of Paris, passed away peacefully, April 7, 2018 in Big Rapids. She was born on February 11, 1927 to Lloyd and Melissa (Wilcox) Staffen, who farmed in the Morley-Amble Area. In 1931, her two older brothers were lost to meningitis and the family of three moved southwest of Davis Bridge near Stanwood, to...
Elizabeth "Lizz" Marion Korb
Apr 5, 2018
Elizabeth "Lizz" Marion Korb, 85, of Canadian Lakes, MI, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Mecosta, MI. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Big Rapids, MI with Reverend Jerry Switzer officiating. The family will greet friends between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at...
Gladys J. Ellison
Apr 4, 2018
Ellison-(Fish)-Gladys Ellison, age 87, of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family; Nancy Kik, Larry (Carol) Ellison, Donna (Bob) Clark, Sue (Ron) Galer, Chris Higley, Dave Nowlin. She is blessed with 11 wonderful grandchildren and 21 entertaining great-grandchildren. Ms. Ellison is also survived by her brother-in-law, James McElheny and many nieces and nephews....
Genevieve "Gen" Brown
Apr 3, 2018
Genevieve "Gen" Brown, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away just short of her 96th birthday on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born April 11, 1922, the daughter of Theodore and Margaret (Vietzke) Rasmussen. Gen spent her childhood growing up on the family dairy farm, which is now Falcon Head Golf Course. Gen...
