Ruth Ellen Mcclurg
Dec 24, 2015
Ruth Ellen McClurg, born January 24, 1916, in Detroit to Leonard and Nina Warren Tackabury, quite surprised perhaps even herself on December 24, 2015, Christmas Eve afternoon, when, after a very brief hospitalization, she passed across the mysterious space between life on this earth and the eternal one shed been praying forexactly one month from her 100th...
Carol Jean Kelley
Dec 23, 2015
Carol Jean Kelley, aged 67, of Big Rapids, passed away in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Carol was born July 6, 1948, in Traverse City, MI. She was preceded in death by her younger Brother, George Teberg Jr.; her stepfather George Teberg; her cherished mother, Billie Teberg; her son-in-law, Tony Hicks, who adored her; and Ward Grant, Jr,...
Tyjania A. Ruppert
Dec 22, 2015
Tyjania "Ty" Ruppert is now at rest with the Lord. She passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the age of 11. She was born on August 19, 2004, in Newark, New Jersey. Tys smile will be remembered as one that would light up a room and brought joy for those treasured moments. Ty is...
Florence A. Clark
Dec 19, 2015
Florence A. "Flo" Clark, age 102 of Big Rapids, formerly of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was born January 1, 1913 in Tower, MI the daughter of Charles and Jenny (Mills) Schoolcraft. Flo married Edwin Clark and together they made their home in the Paris area. They later moved to Owosso where they owned and operated...
Michael Wade Hainley
Dec 17, 2015
Michael Wade Hainley age 57, of Grant Center, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born September 25, 1958 in Mt. Clemens. Michael was a graduate of Ferris State University and had been employed by Eagle Village for the past 29 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years,...
Henryetta "Micky" Schlegel
Dec 15, 2015
Henryetta "Micky" Schlegel, age 83 of Remus, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Grand Rapids. Micky was born on March 8, 1932 in Isabella Co., Lincoln Twp., Michigan, to Chester and Marvel (Allen) Parmalee. Micky enjoyed crocheting and painting when she was able. She loved dogs and offered dog boarding for a number of years. Micky is survived...
Monell E. Dukes
Dec 13, 2015
Monell E. Dukes, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at her home. Monell went to her Lord and joined her loving husband of 65 years, Dale. She was born December 5, 1925 in southern Michigan the daughter of Dennis and Bessie (Draper) Butler. Monell married Dale B. Dukes on June 19, 1943 and they lived...
Lenita M. Worthy
Dec 10, 2015
Lenita M. Worthy, age 76 of Rodney, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Metron in Big Rapids. She was born May 13, 1939 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Franklin and Ina (VanVleet) Potter. Lenita graduated from Barryton High School in 1957. She married Philip Worthy on August 10, 1957 in Barryton, where they raised their family. Lenita enjoyed...
Ronald Lawrence Depew
Dec 8, 2015
Ronald Lawrence DePew age 67, a lifelong resident of the Big Rapids community, passed into eternal rest, at his home surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born October 11, 1948 in Big Rapids the son of Lawrence A. and Margaret J. (Kailing) DePew. Ron was a 1968 Big Rapids High School graduate where he...
Laurie J. Buckley
Dec 6, 2015
Laurie J. Buckley, age 57 of Morley, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born January 26, 1958 in Stanwood, the daughter of Gordon and Kathleen (Jones) Smith. Laurie graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1976. She was baptized in the Roman Catholic Church. Laurie married David Buckley on May...
Larry L. Metcalf
Dec 1, 2015
Larry L. Metcalf, age 63 of Rodney, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1952 at his home in Chippewa Lake, the son of Alvah "Jr." and Shirley (Jehnzen) Metcalf. Larry is survived by his children, Heather (Christopher, Carter, Cierra, and Caiden) Coby of Big Rapids, Holly (Bret, Sarah, Jasmine,...
Rex Alan Dutcher
Dec 1, 2015
Rex Alan Dutcher, age 53 of Remus, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Mt. Pleasant. Rex was born on September 16, 1962 in Midland, MI to Robert and Julia (Owen) Dutcher. Rex graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1980. He worked at Randell Manufacturing in Weidman before using his talents in carpentry at Soaring Eagle Casino...
Dominque Leah “Casey” Case-Krugler
Nov 28, 2015
Dominque Leah "Casey" Case-Krugler, age 68 of Croton, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 27, 1946 in Pierrefonds, France the daughter of Ciebert and Genevieve (Mannier) Case. Casey was born into an Army family and had made her home throughout the United States. She was raised by her father and...
Grace E. Spindler
Nov 28, 2015
Grace E. Spindler, age 79 of Sears, Michigan, Drake, Colorado and Sun City, Arizona, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her daughters home in Remus. She was born October 2, 1936 in Sears, the daughter of Newton and Beulah (Bailey) McMichael. Grace graduated from the Barryton Agricultural High School in 1954. She married James Spindler on January 24, 1955...
Harriet C. Beemer
Nov 28, 2015
Harriet C. Beemer, age 82 of Morley, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 9, 1933 at home near Stanwood, the daughter of Carl and Eunice (Yarrington) Lefler. Harriet graduated from Big Rapids High School. She made her home in the Mecosta County area her entire life. Harriet enjoyed...
Lisa C. Dulyea
Nov 25, 2015
Lisa C. Dulyea (Gerber), age 37 of Barryton, MI, formerly of Paddock Lake, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in Grand Rapids. She was born on March 16, 1978 in Burlington, WI to Jack and Karen (Olson) Gerber. Lisa graduated from Westosha Central High School in 1996 and enlisted into the United States Army. She was honorably...
Montgomery P. Matteson
Nov 24, 2015
Montgomery P. "Monty" Matteson, age 72 of Canadian Lakes, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home. He was born April 9, 1943 in Brighton, MI.Monty made his home in Livingston County. Monty and his wife Donna were married for 45 wonderful years. Monty enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, reading, doing suduko and spending time...
Ardith "Ardie" Creighton
Nov 20, 2015
Ardith "Ardie" Creighton, age 66, went to be with her Lord and her son Gary on Friday, November 20, 2015 at her home near Stanwood. Ardie was born December 29, 1948 to Mike and Doris (Hollenbeck) Dysard in Big Rapids. She attended Morley/Stanwood Schools. On February 25, 1967 she married Mike Creighton and they were blessed with five children plus...
Margaret E. Slocum
Nov 15, 2015
Margaret E. Slocum, age 91 of Rodney, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at her home. She was born June 27, 1924 in Stanton on the family farm to Carl and Welcome (Ellsworth) Drake. Margaret graduated from high school in Stanton. She married Kenneth R. Slocum on February 14, 1946; together they made their home throughout the state of Michigan....
Mr. William "Bill" Phillips
Nov 13, 2015
William E. "Mr. Bill" Phillips age 86, went home to his Lord on Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home in Barryton. Bill was born on August 8, 1929 in Mason, MI to Ralph and Vera (Dean) Phillips. He attended Kalkaska High School until the age of 16 when he entered the work force and forged the year of his...
