Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2016

Christie D. "Chris" Weston, age 67, of Big Rapids passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He was born in Flint, May 25, 1948 to Henry "Hank" and Ann (Miller) Weston, who preceded him in death. Chris moved to Flushing with his family in 1962 where he graduated from Flushing High School in 1966. He then entered the United States...

Mar 28, 2016

Mary Alice Green (Tripp), age 92 of Barryton, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Mary was born on November 11, 1923 in Mecosta County, MI to Sherman and Maude (Sherlock) Kinney. She was a lifelong resident of Barryton and raised her family there. Mary enjoyed ceramics, drawing, sewing and arts and crafts. She...

Mar 22, 2016

Iris Frances Fisher, age 97 of Mecosta, passed away March 22, 2016. She was born November 22, 1918 in Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan to George Wesley and Audry Frances (Eitiniear) Kast. Iris was married to Alfred Richard Collins on August 30, 1936 in Lansing, Michigan and was married to him until his death on April 9, 1987. She married...

Mar 21, 2016

Thane D. Stout, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born May 22, 1931 in Stanwood the son of George and Frances (Wiltse) Stout. Thane graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1949 and attended Ferris State University earning an associates degree in refrigeration. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving during...

Mar 21, 2016

Henry Allen "Bub" Conners , 60, of Stanwood, MI, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at Spectrum Health, Big Rapids. He was born in Lakeview, on August 7, 1955, the son of Henry and Hazel (DeMott) Conners. After graduating from Chippewa Hills High School in 1974, he made his home in the Stanwood area his entire life. He was employed...

Mar 20, 2016

Paul M. Dosenberry, age 64 of Barryton, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at home. He was born December 11, 1951 the son of Harry and Alma (Rosser) Dosenberry. Paul graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1970. He attended Ferris State University until he was drafted into the United States Army. Following Pauls service in the Vietnam War, he...

Mar 17, 2016

Edward Clyde Houk, formerly of Paris Michigan, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, March 17, 2016 at the age of 83 in Mesa, Arizona. He was born November 19, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ed served his country in the US Army, 167th Field Artillery Battalion in...

Mar 15, 2016

Wade D. Weller, age 38 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born April 17, 1977 in Big Rapids, the son of Ron Weller and Bonnie Hietikko. Wade married Lisa Russell on July 20, 2007 and began raising their three daughters in Morley. He enjoyed watching older movies and shows, music, camping, and the outdoors. Wade...

Mar 12, 2016

John Thomas LaLonde, Jr. age 60 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at his home. He was born December 15, 1955 in Bedford, MI the son of John T. and Brima L. (Owens) LaLonde Sr. John graduated from Bedford High School in 1974 and later moved north to Luther. He married Nancy Clark in 1982 and she...

Mar 6, 2016

Ione Frances Grinnell, age 92 of Big Rapids, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Spectrum Health Reed City Rehab and Nursing Center. She was born on July 4, 1923 to Clarence and Hattie (Crane) Hoisington in Lansing, Michigan. Ione married Gerald C. Grinnell and together they made their home and raised their family in the Lansing area before...

Mar 6, 2016

Nancy I. Turner age 75, of Morley, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Grand Rapids. She was born on September 25, 1940 in Pontiac to Vernon and Hazel (Wismer) Simer. Nancy was actively involved with the Knox-Helms Unit 554, Morley American Legion Auxiliary, where she was the former past District President and the Bingo Chairman for 33 years....

Mar 5, 2016

After a short battle with cancer, Stanley Gerhard Jungck died in his home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Big Rapids, MI. He was 81 years old. Stanley was born on November 11, 1934 in St. Francis, KS. He earned a BA in English from Luther College in 1956, and a MA in counseling from Purdue University in 1966. He...

Mar 4, 2016

Donald L. Ellison, age 68 of Stanwood, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. He was at home, surrounded by his family. Don was born March 9, 1947 in Lakeview, the son of Donald E. and Darlene J. (Crame) Ellison. He graduated from Morley - Stanwood High School in 1965 and later that year enlisted in the Army National Guard; Don...

Mar 1, 2016

Judy Ann Elenbaas went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at her home in Barryton at the age of 73. Judy was born on January 6, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI to Henry and Gertrude (Lundin) Sprik. Judy was raised in Grand Rapids and graduated from Creston High School in 1961. She earned her bachelors...

Feb 28, 2016

Ronald R. Ranshaw Sr., age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at his home in Chippewa Lake, MI. He was born on March 20, 1932 in Barryton to Gerald and Helen (Shank) Ranshaw. Ron married Jerry Mansfield on July 8, 1953 in Covington, KY and entered into the United States Navy on July...

Feb 24, 2016

Shirley M. Reynolds, age 86 of Mecosta, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at home. She was born July 3, 1929 in Lansing the daughter of Manley and Thelma (Torgerson) Martin. Shirley married Wilbert Reynolds on November 8, 1947 in Grand Ledge. They made their home in Holt until moving to the farm in Rodney in 1967. Shirley was employed...

Feb 22, 2016

Roger L. Campbell, age 64 of Rodney, formerly of Redford, passed away, Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born February 1, 1952 in Detroit to Lawrence and Anne (Lewandowski) Campbell. Roger was employed by G. M. Powertrain in Livonia and he retired to Rodney. He is survived by many beloved family and friends, including his loving partner, Donna of Rodney;...

Feb 20, 2016

Nettie Lois Robinson, age 85 passed away in Big Rapids, MI on February 20, 2016 after a long illness. She was born on January 2, 1931 in Traverse City. Nettie is survived by her six children, Starletta (Dan) Snowdin, Sherry (Dennis) Pellegrom, Allen Burley, Robin Russell Burley, Steven (Lynn) Burley and Terry Rolfe; eighteen grandchildren, forty great grandchildren, two great-great...

Feb 11, 2016

Sheri Jo (Horgan) Montag, age 42 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Faith Hospice of Trillium Woods; she had fought a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was born February 15, 1973 in Big Rapids, the youngest child of James "Jim" and Joanne R. (Bouman) Horgan. Sheri graduated from Big Rapids...

Feb 7, 2016

Crystal A. Esser-Flowers, age 31 of Morley, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her home. She was born March 11, 1984 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James and Penny (Huey) Esser. Crystal graduated from the MOISD in 2002. She enjoyed drawing and sketching. Crystal was always helping people and animals; she made any animal her pet. She...