James L. Loviska
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...
Nancy L. Wuerth
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...
Claudine Howard
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...
Hazel M. Marvel
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...
Dorothy A. Hall
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...
Marlene Ruth Grove
Aug 11, 2017
PARIS Marlene Ruth Grove, 74, of Paris, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at her home. She was born to Ora...
Larry M. Hatfield
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...
Joseph A. Jacobs
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...
Benjamin O. Blackmer
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...
Lynn Nostrant
Aug 4, 2017
Lynn Nostrant, age 70 of Stanwood, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at her home. She was born May 9, 1947 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, the daughter of Raymond and Juanita (Dyer) McDonough. Lynn graduated from Delavan/Darien Union High School in Wisconsin. She attended the Bryant and Stratton Business College before she earned her cosmetology degree from schools in the states...
Patricia L. Cummings
Jul 31, 2017
Patricia L. Cummings, age 75 of Barryton, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2017 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born on July 17, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant to Floyd and Anna Louise (Peacock) Miller. Patricia graduated from Barryton High School in 1960. She was previously employed as a secretary at Ferris and Eagle...
Glen "Butch" Mcdonald Jr.
Jul 29, 2017
Glen "Butch" McDonald Jr., age 69 of Barryton, passed away at home with family at his side on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born in Muskegon on August 4, 1947 to Glen Sr. and Laveda (Greggs) McDonald. While growing up he helped on the family farm in Weidman until he was drafted into the service. Butch was honorably discharged...
Donald Richard Scott
Jul 28, 2017
Donald Richard Scott, age 85, passed away quietly on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. A private graveside service will be held for family and close friends at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at North Brinton Cemetery, Coldwater Township in Isabella County, MI. Don was born on July 14, 1932 in Elsie, Michigan to...
Garold "Gary" Smith
Jul 27, 2017
Garold E. "Gary" Smith, age 73 of Barryton, formerly of Norton Shores, MI, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Big Rapids, MI. He was born on January 25, 1944 to Calvin and Helene (Rossell) Smith in Mesick. Gary married Carol A. Berry in Detroit in 1968 and they made their home and raised their family in Norton Shores....
Terry Kenyon Stevens
Jul 27, 2017
Terry Kenyon Stevens age 72 of Midwest City, Okla., formerly of Big Rapids and Rogers Heights, passed away July 27, 2017, at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center from complications in his battle with cancer. His wife, Linda, and family were by his side as he gently slipped away. Terry was born at the Community Hospital in Big Rapids on...
Donald L. Keith
Jul 25, 2017
Donald L. Keith, age 83 of Long Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was born December 12, 1933 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, the son of Elize and Delphia (Patterson) Keith. After retirement from Hydramatic, Don moved to Long Lake where he made his home. He was an avid hunter and was a sports fanatic. Don was a genuine person;...
Mary Jane Kailing
Jul 21, 2017
Mary Jane (Deacey) Kailing, age 89 of Reed City passed away on July 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 12, 1928 in Evart and lived in the Reed City and Big Rapids area most of her life. Growing up Jane always dreamed of having a loving husband and a large family. On...
William "Bill" Charles Emigh
Jul 21, 2017
William Charles Emigh, age 79 of Stanwood, Michigan, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born April 30, 1938 in Spangler, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Charles and Linta Emigh. "Bill" as his family and friends knew him, graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from GMI, and later received his MBA from Central Michigan University. Bill retired...
Raymond G. Harris
Jul 20, 2017
Raymond G. Harris Sr., age 59 of Bitely, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born June 3, 1958, the son of Orvie and Sonya (Nelson) Harris. He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Fredenburg; four children, Raymond Jr. (Joy) Harris, Kelly Kuhns, Jacob (fiance Gabrielle) Harris, and Matthew Harris; seven grandchildren, Nancee, Samantha, Raychel, Blake, Raymond Jr....
Jane Ellen Guldi
Jul 20, 2017
Jane Ellen (Rice) Guldi, age 70 of Denham Springs, Louisiana formerly of Howard City, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born February 28, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Beverly Duffy. Jane graduated from Union High School and earned an Associates Degree in cosmetology.
Jane was a loving mother...
