Obituary Listing

May 6, 2025

Roger Allen Doll passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born on January 11, 1946, Roger lived a full and devoted life. From 1966 to 1968, he honorably served his country in the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Cynthia "Cindi" Currie, on May 21, 1967, in Ferndale, Michigan. Together,...

Apr 22, 2025

Brenda Marie Miller (Berryhill), formerly of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 22, 2025, in East Lansing, Michigan, at the age of 77.

Born on September 2, 1947, in Midland, Michigan, Brenda was the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Blackhurst) Berryhill. She graduated from Midland Dow High School in 1965 and began her career as a...

Apr 16, 2025

Nellie Jean Swarthout, 91, of Rodney, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

She was born on June 29, 1933, in Barnardsville, North Carolina, the daughter of Elicie and Timer (Davis) Burleson. On June 14, 1952, Nellie was united in marriage to Arvin Swarthout, who preceded her in death in 2014.

Nellie had a...

Apr 16, 2025

Richard E. Kailing passed away on April 16, 2025.

Born in Big Rapids, Michigan on July 3, 1938; Richard was the son of Mary Cecelia Kailing. He joined the Army National Guard and honorably served from 1958 to 1962. He was a proud Machinist in the Tool and Die trade. He married the love of his life...

Apr 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Szynkowski, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Born on February 21, 1937, to Stanley and Amelia (Ambrose) Jakubielski, Patricia lived a life full of love, laughter, and spirited enthusiasm. In 1957, she married her soulmate, Stephen Szynkowski, and together they built a beautiful life and family rooted in...

Apr 12, 2025

Claire Pauline Taylor, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away with her daughters by her side on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

She was born on December 21, 1945, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Emilie (Dubois) Rosenburg. Claire graduated from Poland High School in Poland, Ohio, Class of 1963, and later attended Ferris State University, earning...

Apr 9, 2025

Terry Fyvie, 75, of Morley, came to the end of his journey on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born in Flint, and raised in Stanwood by his beloved grandmother Norma and Frederick Riebow. His life was also greatly influenced by his beloved great grandmother Hilda Fraser and great uncles Tootsie and Harvey of Rogers Heights.

Terry's...

Apr 9, 2025

Stephen J. Berens, 68, of Morley, passed away on April 9, 2025. He was born on December 23, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the son of Eugene and Jane Patricia (Maczka) Berens. Stephen was united in marriage to Kathryn, who preceded him in death in 2008.

Stephen dedicated over 40 years of his life to the concrete and...

Apr 8, 2025

Michael James Forbes took his final journey on April 8, 2025. Mike was born on March 23, 1950 to Fay and Virgilene Forbes in Lake, Michigan. He attended school in Barryton, Michigan and graduated in 1968 as a member of the first graduating class of Chippewa Hills High School. During high school, he played basketball, football, and was drum...

Apr 7, 2025

Mary Luella Lloyd, age 73, fought the good fight and crossed the finish line into the arms of heaven on April 7, 2025.

Born on March 29, 1952, to Robert and Ruth Deakins, Mary was a woman of fierce spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless love. She married the love of her life, Richard "Rick" Lloyd, on December...

Apr 6, 2025

Lois Elaine Minier, age 90 of Bitely, went to her heavenly home on April 6.

Lois treasured the Bible and the Bible- based Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer One so that "in life and in death, her comfort and hope were in belonging to her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ." Hallelujah!

Lois was the daughter of...

Apr 1, 2025

Jennifer Louise Norris, 60, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025. Born on April 21, 1964, to Norman and Norma (Kailing) Merrill, Jennifer was raised with a strong work ethic and a creative spirit. She graduated from Morley Stanwood High School and continued her education graduating from Ferris State University 2-year Printing Program and...

Mar 31, 2025

Today Helen Hadley passed. She was a mother to many including myself. She always took care of people and spoke to people looking at the whole story. I pray that she would be blessed to be in Heaven today without any more pain or worries. I pray that Kim Hadley would be loved on and comforted today even by...

Mar 29, 2025

Letha May Benkert, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1927, to Forrest and May (Sloan) Moore. Letha was a woman of many talents, with a deep love for life and an enduring sense of creativity.

Letha married Lloyd Benkert in 1956, and the two shared a wonderful life...

Mar 21, 2025

Steven Earl Johansen, 72, of Rodney, MI passed away on March 21st, 2025 with his family and friends by his side. Steven was born on March 3rd, 1953 to Carl (Sonny) and Betty (Maneke) Johansen and was raised on the family farm in Rodney. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1971, where he held the record for...

Mar 21, 2025

Nancy Jo Houck (Cummings) also fondly known as Barb, passed away March 21, 2025 at the MediLodge of Alpena.

Nancy was born August 01, 1956, and became the foster daughter of Grace and Manuel Cummings. Throughout her life Nancy was very social and loved people. She participated in the Special Olympics and was especially fond of Bowling....

Mar 20, 2025

Daniel James Hyde, 81, of Stanwood, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

He was born on March 3, 1944, in Jackson, the son of Eugene "Doc" and Marjorie Hyde. After high school, Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman during the Vietnam War, traveling the world and gaining valuable life...

Mar 20, 2025

Verna "Maxine" Rhoads was born on the family farm in Fork Twp., Mecosta County, Michigan; ½ mile north and 1 ½ miles west of Barryton, September 1, 1932. She was the fifth child born to Manual H. and Verna V. (Robinson) Rhoads. Maxine's paternal grandparents, Nathaniel J. and Margaret E. (Kinney) Rhoads, moved to Fork Township in 1886, part...

Mar 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Richard Frisbie, 56 of Morley, MI, passed away March 19, 2025 with many loving family members by his side. Rich was born October 23rd, 1968, in Lakeview, Michigan to Edward "Ted" and Judy Frisbie. After graduating from Morley Stanwood High School, Rich followed in his father's footsteps into the electrical trade....

Mar 15, 2025

Yvonne Cornell, 73, of Morley, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born the 10th of 13 children on October 24, 1951, in Big Rapids, Yvonne was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Boody) Ramsey. She graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1969.

Following graduation, on September...