Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2016

John D. "Jack" Spedoski, age 87 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Sweet Water Creek Adult Foster Care in Branch. He was born January 28, 1929 in Grand Rapids, the son of Marks and Bridget (Whalen) Spedoski. Jack graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1947 and began his lifetime career as a dairy farmer with his...

Sep 17, 2016

HAZEN, Mercy Jean Stenke, was born 15 November 1931 in Merrill, Michigan, daughter of Paul and Clemence (Martens) Stenke, died Saturday, 17 September 2016 at her home in Barryton, Michigan.

Jean was raised in a Christian home and lived that faith every day of her life. She was a talented artist and shared...

Sep 16, 2016

Stephen A. "Steve" Pyrett, age 62 of Marion, Ohio formerly of Chippewa Lake, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born July 25, 1954 in Frankfort, MI the son of Jacob and Thelma (Lynch) Pyrett. Steve graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1972 and married his high school sweet heart and the love of his life, Roberta Squires...

Sep 10, 2016

Bernard F. "Bernie" Johnson age 84 of Big Rapids passed Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was born November 11, 1931 in Stanton the son of Philip and Effie (Sodman) Johnson. Bernie moved to Big Rapids as a young man. He managed Roben-Hood Airport for the City of Big Rapids and was a flight instructor. Bernie later worked for ANR Pipeline...

Sep 10, 2016

After an extended illness, Jerry E. Nickles, 76, of Paris, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Butterworth Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on April 29, 1940 in Detroit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Margaret Nickles and his brother, Roger A. Nickles. He is survived by his sister, Dr. Beverly...

Sep 9, 2016

Alice "Daun" (Rasegan) Reams Sheffer, age 73 of Big Rapids, passed quietly from this world on Friday, September 9, 2016 surrounded by family and friends at the Big Rapids Hospital. Daun was born December 13, 1942, in Howell to the late George and Jean (Nicholson) Rasegan. She graduated from Howell High School with the class of 1960 and continued to...

Sep 6, 2016

David Lubbinge, age 57 of Chippewa Lake went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He passed away unexpectedly, with his wife of 27 years, Shelly (Austin) Lubbinge by his side.

Dave graduated from Grandville H.S. and Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance. David...

Sep 6, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Saathoff, age 86 of Mecosta, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home following a brief illness; she was surrounded by her family. She was born January 8, 1930 in Dansville the daughter of Fred and Wilma (Schram) Wilson. Betty married Wilbur "Bill" Saathoff on June 9, 1951; together they made their home in Jackson and began their...

Sep 5, 2016

Leon J. Maxwell, age 60 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center. He was born July 24, 1956 in Clare, the son of Patrick Sr. and Marcella (Bailey) Maxwell. Leon attended Chippewa Hills High School. He farmed his entire life on the family farm. Leon enjoyed always having a dog, playing bingo,...

Aug 31, 2016

Gerald O. "Jake" Stout, age 69 of Morley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids surrounded by his family. He was born January 26, 1947 at home in Cedar Springs, the son of Bernard and Ruby (Bonnter) Stout. Jake graduated from Rockford High School. He was drafted into the United States Marine Corps,...

Aug 30, 2016

Darwin "Cush" Leo Cushman, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at his home in Barryton at the age of 82. On October 12, 1933 he was born in Calhoun County to the late Leo and Lottie (Gibbie) Cushman. Darwin was raised in Olivet and graduated from Olivet High School in 1951. He entered the United States Army and was...

Aug 25, 2016

Nancy M. Hyder, 67, passed away unexpectedly at home in Remus, Thursday, August 25, 2016. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant to Albert and Marjory (Diehl) Hyder. She grew up in the Remus area, graduated from Mecosta-Remus High School in 1967 and was employed at McClaren Central Michigan where she was...

Aug 24, 2016

Glenn P. Holt, age 88 of Rodney, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 18, 1927 on the family farm in Rodney, the son of Benjamin and Velma (Louckes) Holt. Glenn graduated from Barryton Agricultural High School in 1946. He enlisted into the United States Army, honorably serving his country during...

Aug 20, 2016

Jack L. Fetterley, age 80 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his four daughters, on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at his home. A lifelong resident, Jack was born in Big Rapids on April 15, 1936 the son of Otto and Vesta (Kershner) Fetterley. He graduated from Big Rapids High School and served in the United States Airforce until his honorable discharge....

Aug 19, 2016

Monique McDiarmid age 57, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 following a long battle with cancer, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Monique was born on January 8, 1959 in Saginaw Michigan the daughter of William and Doris (McFarland) Clark. Monique enjoyed the simple things in life. Summers at the family farm and being surrounded by her loving family...

Aug 14, 2016

Bette M. Howe age 92, a longtime resident of Morley, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids. She was born August 19, 1923 in Lansing, the daughter of Claude and Beulah (Berkhousen) Taber. Bette was actively involved in her community. She was member of the Mecosta County R.S.V.P. and a member of the Luther Bible...

Aug 13, 2016

Edward J. "Jim" Wieland, age 75 of Stanwood, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will take place 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Church of the First Born in Reed City. Arrangements and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial Service Saturday, August 20, 2016 02:00 PM Church...

Aug 12, 2016

Dolores A. "Robin" Thon, age 67 of Morley, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. She was born September 13, 1948 in Greenville, the daughter of Robert Sr. and Marian (Rickard) Gray. Robin married Timothy R. Thon on November 18, 1988; she wanted all to know he was the best friend and husband anyone could ask for. She...

Aug 10, 2016

Bruce W. Nordland, age 62 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Spectrum Health Reed City Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born February 2, 1954 in Big Rapids, the son of Dwight and Betty (Skeoch) Nordland. Bruce was raised in the Chippewa Lake area and attended Chippewa Hills High School. He enlisted in the United States...

Aug 10, 2016

Darwin Laverne Lattimore, 81 of Rodney, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 with family by his side.

Darwin was born on March 26, 1935 in Barryton to R.J. and Neva (Branson) Lattimore.

He graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural School in 1954 and went to work at Buick in...