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...
Spencer Duwayne Burr
Jul 19, 2017
Spencer DuWayne Burr, age 88 of Reed City, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at his son DuWaynes home from Metastatic Melanoma. In hospice care for two months prior to his death, Spence died peacefully in his sleep. Born February 27, 1929, in Detroit, he was the son of the late Ernie Burr and Rev. Viola (Stevens) Rehkopf. Spencer married...
Michael J. Lafferty
Jul 13, 2017
Michael J. Lafferty, age 70 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was born August 29, 1946, in Fallon, Nevada, the son of James and Frances (Harmon) Lafferty. Michael graduated from Ionia High School in 1964. He married Peggy Rodgers on September 4, 1965, and together they raised their family in Paris and Hersey. Michael was...
Betty L. Howe
Jul 6, 2017
Betty L. Howe, 86, of Big Rapids, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born December 18, 1930, in Big Rapids, the daughter of the late Merrell and Celia Cox.
Betty was a resident of the Big Rapids/Morley-Stanwood area for most of her life working 30 years as...
William E. Johnson Jr.
Jul 5, 2017
William E. Johnson Jr., age 69 of Barryton, formerly of Lansing, passed away with his family at his side, on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his home in Barryton. He was born September 19, 1947 in South Park to William and Dorothy (Olhansk) Johnson. Bill graduated from St. Clair High School in 1966 and had great memories from his 50th...
Charles L. "Chuck" Clark
Jul 2, 2017
Charles L. "Chuck" Clark, age 66 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at home. He was born July 13, 1950 in Barryton the son of John Lewis and Ruth Evelyn (Dow) Clark. Chuck was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; John N. (Agnes)...
Carroll B. Benjamin
Jul 2, 2017
Carroll B. Benjamin, age 94 of Lakeview, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. He was born October 31, 1922 in Hinton Township, Mecosta County, the son of Ben and Maude (Johnson) Benjamin. Carroll graduated from Mecosta High School in 1940. He married Esther Hubbard on November 16th and together they raised their family in the Lakeview area. Carroll took over...
Terry L. Hammink
Jun 27, 2017
Terry Hammink, age 44 of Paris, fought colon cancer. On June 27, 2017 he went home peacefully, finally knowing his worth in life by accepting the love of his family and friends. He was born November 2, 1972 in Grand Rapids. He enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Terry remained a true patriot his entire life....
Phyllis J. Grimm
Jun 25, 2017
Phyllis J. Grimm, age 90 of Fort Collins, Colorado formerly of Rockford, Michigan, joyously joined her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Colorado. She was born March 15, 1927 in Holland, Michigan, the daughter of John and Henrietta (Nehmer) Janssen. Phyllis graduated from Rockford Senior High School as the Valedictorian in 1945. She achieved her Bachelor Degree in...
Norma Schumaker
Jun 21, 2017
Norma (Martin) Schumaker, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her home. She was born October 5, 1928 to Orville and Frances Martin. Norma was born and raised in Sears until she graduated from Evart High School in 1946. She then went to Grand Rapids to work. Norma married one year later and was the...
Howard W. Doxtater Jr.
Jun 14, 2017
Howard W. Doxtater Jr., age 70, of Paris passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Grand Rapids. Howard was born on December 10, 1946 in Grand Rapids to Howard and Betty (Cook) Doxtater Sr. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1966. Howard worked at Ferris as a custodian. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Scott "Pops" Allen Cain
Jun 12, 2017
Scott Allen Cain Pops, age 57 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fortunately, after being saved two years ago, he was able to enter Heaven peacefully while surrounded by people who cherished him, showering him with love, and saying their see you laters. Scott was...
David F. Hall
Jun 11, 2017
On Sunday, June 11, 2017, we lost our father, David F. Hall, 86 of Big Rapids, who was the kindest and most loving father we could have asked for. His life was devoted to his wife Marjorie and their children. We will miss his gentle and caring personality, sense of humor and never ending smile. David was born on December...
