Ronald Steve Eichenberg
Aug 9, 2016
Ronald Steve Eichenberg, 48, of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in Paris, MI. Ronnie was born on March 4, 1968 in Big Rapids to Ronald and Allie (Meloche) Eichenberg. He graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1986 and started logging for his dad before working as a bulldozer...
Earlaine K. Brantman
Aug 9, 2016
Earlaine K. Brantman, age 63 of Stanwood, passed away, Tuesday, August 9, 2016. She was born September 25, 1952 in Reed City, the daughter of Earl and Lorrene (Youngs) Hoffman. Earlaine graduated from Reed City High School in 1971. She married Chuck on August 5, 1972 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Reed City and together they raised their...
Richard H. Karsten
Aug 8, 2016
Richard H. Karsten, 85 of Sears, passed into glory on Monday, August 8, 2016 in Grand Rapids. He was born on January 27, 1931 in Rogers City, MI to Herman and Grace (Noffze) Karsten. Dick graduated from Rogers City High School in 1947 and went on to get a Bachelors degree in Forestry from Michigan Tech. While in college he...
James Leonard Myers
Aug 7, 2016
James Leonard Myers, age 93 of Big Rapids, Michigan, went to be with his Lord Sunday, August 7, 2016 peacefully with his family by his side. Jim was born in New Paris, Indiana on August 29, 1922. He graduated from Goshen Indiana High School in 1940. Jim honorably served our country overseas during WWII with the United States Army. Upon...
Jerry Quick Sr.
Aug 5, 2016
Jerry Allen Quick Sr., 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2016 in Grand Rapids. He was born on April 20, 1951 in Lakeview, MI to Eugene and Erabelle (Morse) Quick. Jerry graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1969 and on June 12, 1976 married Penny Polzin in Saginaw. Jerry worked in the oil fields when he was younger,...
Donna Mae Voelker
Aug 5, 2016
Donna Mae Voelker, age 90 of Big Rapids, went to be with her Savior on Friday, August 5, 2016. She was born May 3, 1926 in Hersey, Michigan, the daughter of Dan and Ruth (Thiel) Sengelaub. Donna graduated from Reed City High School. She married John S. Voelker in 1951. Donna was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone prior to starting...
Reverend Leonard J. Skodak Sr.
Aug 4, 2016
Reverend Leonard J. Skodak Sr., age 94 of Big Rapids, went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 4, 2016. He was born October 20, 1921 in Mauston, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Katherine (Lipar) Skodak. Leonard quit school after the 8th grade to work on the family farm. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and was...
Oneta Donders
Jul 31, 2016
Oneta Elgene Donders, passed away peacefully at her home, near Barryton, on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the age of 90. She was born at home on Eight Point Lake, Isabella County, to Jack and Josephine (Cook) Scott on June 29, 1926. Oneta attended the one room school house in Lake Station before attending Barryton Rural Agricultural School. After marrying...
Raymond M. Daso
Jul 30, 2016
Raymond M. Daso, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Metron of Big Rapids. He was born on June 21, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Earl and Lottie (Trimner) Daso.Raymond is survived by his daughter, Laurie Daso of Colorado. Arrangements and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
Patricia "Pat" C. Owens
Jul 30, 2016
Patricia C. Owens, age 89 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday July 30, 2016. She was born March 17, 1927 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of Robert and Anna (Poppelreiter) Everly. She married Rex G. Owens Sr. on April 29, 1944 in Detroit and they made their home in Dearborn for many years. Pat worked...
Glenn Vernon Sharp
Jul 20, 2016
Glenn V. Sharp of Morley passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Stanwood on July 29, 1939, the son of Earl and Marvis (Hollenbeck) Sharp. Glenn attended Big Rapids High School. He married Sue (Wood) Sharp on October 12, 1959 and together they made their home in Stanwood...
Teresa "Anne" Best
Jul 17, 2016
Teresa "Anne" Best of Stanwood passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. It was her 82nd birthday. She was born in 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Savario and Lucia (Vingola) Russo. Anne graduated from East Detroit High School. She married Daryl Best Sr. on April 8, 1961 and together they made their home in East...
Richard Mccall
Jul 14, 2016
Rich McCall died peacefully in his home July 14, 2016 of cancer surrounded by family. He was 49. Rich was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections as a Corrections Supervisor. He loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors because out in the woods is where he felt most at peace. He...
Charles "Gordon" Stratz
Jul 6, 2016
Charles "Gordon" Stratz, age 89, a lifelong resident of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born March 16, 1927 in Big Rapids, the son of Charles and Agnes (Roddy) Stratz. Gordon graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1945 and was later drafted into the United States Army. He served during the Korean War and was...
Gregory F. "Greg" Marsh
Jul 4, 2016
Gregory F. "Greg" Marsh, age 61 of Stanwood, formerly of Troy and Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home. He was born May 17, 1955 in Dearborn, the son of Ronald and Charlotte (Runge) Marsh. Greg attended Grosse Pointe North High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Greg began his...
William A. "Bill" Tiseo
Jul 4, 2016
William A. "Bill" Tiseo, age 87 of Mecosta, formerly of Dearborn, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. He was born May 10, 1929 in Highland Park, the son of Peter and Anna (Mack) Tiseo. Bill graduated from Dearborn High School in 1947. He was drafted into the United...
Helen Anna Shore
Jul 3, 2016
Helen Anna Shore, 89, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2016 in Big Rapids. She was born March 9, 1927 in Stanwood to Albert and Naomi Hess. Helen was an operator and dispatcher at Michigan Bell/AT&T, in both Big Rapids and Grand Rapids, and retired in 1993 after almost 40 years of service. She...
Harry J. Herman
Jun 30, 2016
Harry J. Herman, 92 of Coldwater Twp., went home to be with his Lord, on Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Grand Rapids. Harry was born, June 17, 1924, the youngest child of Ervin and Nellie (Baldwin) Herman in Sears, MI. Harry graduated from Weidman High School in 1942 and was soon drafted into the United States Army 28th Infantry Division...
Ronald C. Hackett
Jun 28, 2016
Ronald C. Hackett, 72, of Barryton, MI, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 where he resided in Clare. He was born on June 6, 1944 in Lansing, to Charles and Thelma (Lemon) Hackett. Ron was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After the service he worked at General Motors in Lansing for 30 years. Ron...
Barbara A. Majewski
Jun 23, 2016
Barbara A. Majewski, age 82 of Paris, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at her home. She was born June 5, 1934 in Detroit, the daughter of Robert and Geneva (Bufkin) Schrodt. Barbara graduated from Visitation Catholic School in Detroit. She married Edward Majewski on October 10, 1953 in Detroit. After a brief stay in Norway, they moved to Redford...
