Stanley G. Jungck
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...
Donald L. Ellison
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...
Judy Ann Elenbaas
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...
Ronald Ranshaw Sr.
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...
Shirley Mae Reynolds
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...
Roger L. Campbell
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;...
Nettie Lois Robinson
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...
Sheri Jo Horgan Montag
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...
Crystal A. Esser-Flowers
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...
Mary Lou Rozier
Jan 29, 2016
Mary Lou (Kelley) Rozier passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 after many years of battling illnesses. She was 77 years old, born on December 2, 1938 in Burton Township, Genesse County, the daughter of William and Flossie (Ostrander) Kelley. Mary was a wonderful cook, loved to sew and do crafts, and enjoyed listening to Christian programs and music. She...
Wanda Belle Esch
Jan 27, 2016
Wanda Belle Esch, 79, of Remus went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born on June 25, 1936 to Chester and Lovina (Bell) Woodbury and in 1943 became Wanda Haney, child of Henry and Lovina Haney. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and...
Reva L. Clark
Jan 25, 2016
Reva L. Clark, age 88 of Goodwell Township, Newaygo County, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at home with her family at her side. She was born September 23, 1927 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Henry and Gladys (Elwell) Howell. Reva married Virgil on September 14, 1946 and together they raised their family in Goodwell Township. She was a...
Jeneva Mae Ball
Jan 25, 2016
Jeneva Mae "Jenny" Ball, age 79 of Paris, MI, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. She was born February 19, 1936 in Dearborn the only child of Blake and Laura (Farnsworth) Sine. Jenny graduated from Cooley High School in 1954; later that same year, on April 24th, she married Frank Ball. Together they made their home in Detroit until moving...
Ruth V. Tonkin
Jan 21, 2016
Ruth V. Tonkin, age 97 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Spectrum Health Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Reed City. She was born March 18, 1918 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Perry and Hattie (Warner) DePew. Ruth was a graduate of the Big Rapids High School. She married Stanley Tonkin on September 10, 1958 and...
Calvin E. Williamson
Jan 18, 2016
Calvin E. "Cal" Williamson, age 84 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. He was born October 2, 1930 at home in Evart, Michigan the son of Floyd E. and Florence (Bush) Williamson. Cal graduated from Big Rapids High School. He began his military career in the Army National Guard and then served actively from June 29, 1954 to...
Marylou Gilroy
Jan 11, 2016
Marylou Gilroy age 67, formerly of Manistique, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016 at her home on Jehsen Lake, Rodney, MI, where she has resided the last 25 years. Marylou was born on November 12, 1948 in Manistique to York and Bernice (Cody) Anderson. On December 8, 1973, Marylou married David Gilroy in Manistique where she owned and operated...
Gary E. Sharp
Jan 11, 2016
Gary E. Sharp, age 51 of Bushnell, Florida, formerly of Morley, passed away January 11, 2016 with his wife Lorraine by his side. Gary was born September 14, 1964 in Big Rapids. He graduated from Morley-Stanwood High School and later Gary moved to Florida in 1985. He was a hardworking and fun loving man. Gary enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and...
Charles Pleasant Harper
Jan 9, 2016
Charles Pleasant "Chuck" Harper, age 60 of Morley, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. He was born January 22, 1955 in Grand Rapids the son of Charles M. and Beverly J. (Rice) Harper. Chuck had made his home in Morley for the past several years. He is survived by his family including his four children living in Florida and Tennessee;...
Laura B. Burr
Jan 8, 2016
Laura B. Burr, age 84 of Reed City, passed away at her home on Friday, January 8, 2016 after battling Parkinsons disease for several years. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Clifton and Margaret "Elizabeth" (Bolton) Fredrick. Laura married Spencer Burr on October 10, 1955 at the Big Rapids Hospital; together they raised...
Carolyn Swix
Jan 3, 2016
Carolyn Swix, 77, of Stanton, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. She was born May 1, 1938 in Lansing, daughter of Lewis and Thelma (Marcy) VanBlaricom. Carolyn, a graduate of Sexton High School, married William A. Swix. They made their home in Lansing. Carolyn worked for the Lansing School District as a teachers aide then transferred to the accounting...
