Richard G. Thompson
Feb 13, 2017
Richard G. Thompson, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born March 4, 1937 the son of Glenn and Dorothea (Sparbel) Thompson. Richard grew up in Rogers Heights where his father owned and operated a gas station and garage. Richard began his working career with his father, then worked for Waddells, Frank and Wood...
Catherine T. Sundet
Feb 13, 2017
Catherine T. Sundet, age 96 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Altercare of Big Rapids, where she had made her home for many years. She was born January 7, 1921 in Ellis, South Dakota the daughter of Ben and Stella (Ellens) Akkerman. ]Catherine married Harris Sundet on July 16, 1940; together they lived and raised their...
Kay Pelham
Feb 13, 2017
Kay J. Pelham, age 80, of Barryton passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at home. She was born on March 24, 1936 in Jackson, MI to Russell and Grethel (Beardsley) Blackmere. Kay graduated from Vandercook High School in 1954. On, May 7, 1955 she married Gerald L. Pelham in Jackson. They made their home and raised...
Mike Closson
Feb 12, 2017
Mike Closson, age 72 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born David Michael Closson on July 24, 1944 the son of Carl and Catherine (Simons) Closson. Mike lived his entire life in the Barryton area. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. Mike loved horses and his little...
Jeffrey Steve Huffman
Feb 7, 2017
Jeffrey Steve Huffman, age 35, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his home in Barryton. Jeff was born on October 23, 1981 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Steve and Virginia (Benjamin) Huffman. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 2000. Jeff was employed as a delivery driver for the Pioneer for the last...
Dwight Franklin Hall
Feb 4, 2017
Dwight Franklin Hall, 87, passed away February 4, 2017, at home in Stanwood, MI. He was under Hospice care after complications from a stroke. Dwight was the fourth of nine children born to Ira Guenther Hall and Gladys Elizabeth Myers Hall. He grew up on the family farm in the Bell area and graduated from Morley High School in 1948,...
Edith M. Hammink
Jan 31, 2017
Edith M. Hammink, 90 of Weidman, passed away peacefully Tues., Jan. 31st at Crestwood Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was born May 28, 1926 in Broomfield Township, Isabella County, the daughter of Clair and Grace (Swan) Morey. Edith married Victor H. Hammink on January 24, 1975. She was employed by the Mt. Pleasant Regional Center from...
Pauline Delores Myers
Jan 31, 2017
PAULINE DELORES (WHIRLEDGE) MYERS LEFT TO MEET HER LORD AND HER DEAR HUSBAND JAMES ON Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 10:28 am at 93 years old. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Pauline was born on April 27, 1923 in Millersburg, Indiana. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1941. She served during World War II on...
Clifford H. Guenther
Jan 29, 2017
Clifford H. Guenther, age 96 of Big Rapids formerly of Bay City, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. He was born March 29, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Henry and Amelia (Fischer) Guenther. Clifford graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1938. He married his high...
Gabrial Brett Harkins
Jan 29, 2017
Gabrial Brett "Gabe" Harkins, age 33, passed away January 29, 2017. He was born July 22, 1983 the son of Brett and Victoria Harkins of Big Rapids. Gabe graduated from Big Rapids High School and later Ferris State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He was employed by Ferris State University as a Media Production Graphic Design Artist. He...
G. Mike Finney
Jan 28, 2017
Gale Mike Finney, 92, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Grand Rapids. He was born on December 9, 1924 in Coleman, MI to Harry and Arvilla (Slee) Finney. Mike was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1945 following a tour...
Robert R. Huff
Jan 27, 2017
Robert R. "Bob" Huff, age 74 of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Trenton, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born October 4, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Wayne A. and Helen F. (Kohler) Huff. Bob graduated from Trenton High School. He began his working career at the Firestone Steel Products Company in Wyandotte. He married Gloria J....
Helen Marie Bogunia
Jan 26, 2017
Helen M. Bogunia, age 98 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 with her family at her side. She was beloved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will forever hold her in their hearts. Helen is survived by three grandchildren, David (Vicky) Chester of Stanwood, Randy (Suzy) Chester of Big Rapids, Paul (Lisa) Tolles of Paris and many...
Terry Lee Kloostra
Jan 26, 2017
Terry L. Kloostra, 72, former custodian for 29 years, at Northwest Elementary (Kellogsville Public Schools), passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at home in Mecosta. He was born on June 10, 1944, in Grand Rapids to Neal and Joan (Besteman) Kloostra. Terry was a volunteer fireman on the Wyoming Fire Dept. Station 3 for numerous years. In 2003 he...
Helen J. Place
Jan 25, 2017
Helen J. Place, 85, of Barryton went peacefully home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 19, 1931 to George Otis and Edna Belle (Jones) Teeter in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI. Helen married Earl J. Place on March 8, 1952 in Barryton, MI. Helen was a lifelong member of Brinton...
Josephine M. Williams
Jan 24, 2017
Josephine M. Williams, age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born February 8, 1925 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Agnes (Spedowski) LaRocque. Josephine graduated from Big Rapids High in 1942. In September of 1943 she married Clifford Williams in Trenton, New Jersey, where he was...
Dr. Charles R. Hurt
Jan 22, 2017
Dr. Charles Raymond Hurt, passed into glory on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at home, in Big Rapids, with his beloved family at his side. He was born on June 27, 1932 to George and Lula Frances (Dortch) Hurt Sr. in Memphis, TN. In 1950 he graduated from Melrose High School, in Memphis. He graduated from Tennessee State...
Adda Adams
Jan 21, 2017
Adda Lucille Adams, age 98, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The Lodge at Samaritas in Grand Rapids. She was born Adda Stewart to Ora and Naomi Stewart on May 20, 1918 in Newago County, Goodwell Township. One of seven children, she grew up on a farm until the family moved to Big Rapids...
Dr. Donald J. Hitzemann
Jan 20, 2017
Dr. Donald J. Hitzemann, age 69 of Big Rapids, passed away January 20, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 4, 1947 in Reed City to Rose and Russell Hitzemann. Don graduated from Reed City High School in 1965. On September 6, 1969 he married Jean Gawne in Reed City. Don graduated as a...
Thomas A. Gunn Sr.
Jan 17, 2017
Thomas A. Gunn Sr., age 84 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home. He was born January 6, 1933 in Grand Rapids, the son of Irving and Ruth (Moore) Gunn. Tom was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Korean War. He married Kathryn "Katie" Rupel in 1981 and together they...
