Obituary Listing

Apr 21, 2016

Brian A. Lapham, 56 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI to Durward and Marilyn (Smith) Lapham. Brian, was raised in St. Joseph before moving to Bay City where he graduated from T.L. Handy H.S. in 1977. Brian earned a Bachelors Degree...

Apr 21, 2016

On April 21, 2016 our family had to say our last good-bye to our beloved father, Stanley Lawrence Pierson Jr, at the age of 76. He was a man of honor, integrity, courage and most of all love. He was a devoted husband to his beloved bride, Carol, of 57 years. He was an incredible...

Apr 20, 2016

Nancy Ann Ramsey, age 67 of Big Rapids, formerly of Paris, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was born February 15, 1949 in Lakeview the daughter of J. Lyle Edgerly and Beatrice (Yanke) Edgerly Winger. Nancy graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1967 and then attended Ferris State University. She worked for Wolverine World Wide until her retirement....

Apr 20, 2016

Gustave R. "Gus" Sanford, age 87 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Altercare of Big Rapids. He was born February 7, 1929 in Bad Axe, the son of S.T. and Leila (Roeser) Sanford. After graduation from high school in Saginaw, Gus enlisted with the United States Marines where he served in Panama. In 1953,...

Apr 19, 2016

Charles L. "Lee" Messer, age 64 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his children. He was born May 3, 1951 in Grand Rapids, the son of Wayne and Marguerite (Harrington) Messer. Lee married Mary Roszell and together they made their home in Stanwood for more than 25 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Apr 6, 2016

Amara Rae Groh was born into the arms of our loving Savior on April 3, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant, MI. She would have been the beloved daughter of J.D. Groh of Weidman and Shelby Myers of Remus. Amara Raes birth was highly anticipated by the rest of her family that include: maternal great-great-grandmother, Geraldine Myers; paternal great-grandparents, E.J. Groh and...

Apr 3, 2016

Raymond C. Roebuck, age 67 of Rodney, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born August 23, 1948 in Benton Harbor, the son of Charles and Loraine (Forbush) Roebuck. Ray graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1968. He worked in the office of the Mecosta County Sherriff Department, Federal Screw, and MichCon in Grand Rapids where he retired...

Apr 1, 2016

James L. Kallas of Evart, MI, passed away on April 1, 2016 in Reed City, at the age of 83. He was born on August 20, 1932 in Evart to Nicholas and Winifred (Clark) Kallas. James served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in June of 1955. James...

Mar 31, 2016

Don P. Cushman, age 76 of Sears, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Margarets Meadows in Remus. He was born on February 6, 1940 in Sears, Michigan to Henry C. and Tillie A. (Orn) Cushman and, lived there his entire life. Don graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1958. He was honorably discharged from the United...

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....