Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...