Arlene Mae Mobley
Mar 2, 2017
Arlene Mae Mobley, 79 of Evart, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 in Cadillac. She was born on May 8, 1937 the daughter of Glen and Ida (Falls) Myers. Arlene married Roger M. "Mike" Mobley on September 5, 1959 and they made their home in Flint where they raised their family. Roger preceded her in death in 1986. Arlene...
Jason L. Wieber
Mar 1, 2017
Jason Lloyd "Wieb" Wieber, 37, of Big Rapids, a 16-year veteran of the Mecosta County Sheriffs Office, passed away Wednesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of Bob and Starr Wieber of St. Johns, he was born on June 16, 1979, in Lansing. He was a 1997 graduate of St. Johns High School where he played...
Kim A. Rush
Mar 1, 2017
Kim A. Rush, age 61 of White Cloud, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his home. He was born September 23, 1955 in Natrona Heights, PA the son of Frank A. Jr. and Pearl L. (Bush) Rush. An industrial accident in Kalamazoo left Kim legally blind, yet he continued his education earning a MA degree in English literature...
Ethel Hatton
Feb 28, 2017
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and friend, Ethel May Hatton, age 89 of Mecosta, passed away with her family at her side, on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 2, 1927 in Barryton to Henry and June (Dow) Waite. Ethel was a graduate of Chippewa Hills High School. She looked forward to working in...
Tammy O. Middleton
Feb 27, 2017
Tammy O. Middleton, age 59, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Holland after battling ALS. She was born on December 3, 1957 in Detroit to Betty C. (Stanley) and Thomas Middleton. Tammy graduated from Evart High School and raised her family in Remus. She enjoyed music, a good cup of coffee and spending time with her grandchildren. Tammy...
John J. Wearne
Feb 21, 2017
John Joseph Wearne, age 70, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in Allegan. John was born in Allegan on February 2, 1947 to the late Eugene and Mildred "Peggy" E. (Beagle) Wearne. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1965. John was raised on the farm and considered himself to be a farm...
Wilma Ann Garvin
Feb 21, 2017
Wilma Ann Garvin, age 84, of Remus, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. She was born on April 27, 1932 in Remus, MI to Edward and Bernice (Howard) Schoner. Wilma graduated from Remus High School in 1950. She was employed at the Creamery in Remus, Evart Products and later at...
Morris S. Graham
Feb 18, 2017
Morris S. Graham Jr., age 71 of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 18, 2017 while in Florida. He was born December 28, 1945 the son of Morris Sr., and Bertha (Lovelace) Graham. Morris owned and operated the Buffalo Inn in Stanwood for many years. He also worked as a contractor with a talent for woodworking and making cabinetry. He...
Jodi L. Peterson
Feb 16, 2017
Jodi L. Peterson, age 55 of Big Rapids formerly of Bark River, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born November 11, 1961 in Escanaba, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Richer) Peterson. Jodi graduated from Bark River-Harris High School in 1980. She then earned her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Bay de Noc Community College. Jodi...
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...
