Doris M. Ervin
Nov 12, 2015
Doris M. Ervin, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at her home in Barryton. She was born February 13, 1924 to Roy C. and Mary E. (Tice) Hoffman, in Coldwater Twp., Isabella Co., MI. Doris was born a twin with her sister Dora Marie, dying in infancy. Doris was united in marriage in 1938 to Cloyce G....
Sherry Batchelder
Nov 1, 2015
Sherry (Lutjens) Batchelder, age 55, passed away at her home in Rodney Sunday, November 1, 2015. Sherry leaves behind her husband Richard Batchelder, son Dustin Young of Rodney, grandson Dylan Cook of Big Rapids, mother Ruth Lutjens of Cadillac, 2 brothers Robert (Donna) Lutjens of Tenn. and Dennis (Charlene) Lutjens of Chase, 1 Sister Kathy (Dennis) Hewitt of Cadillac, 7...
William C. "Bill" Langworthy
Oct 31, 2015
William C. "Bill" Langworthy, age 78 of Grant Center, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at his home. He was born January 13, 1937 in Big Rapids, the son of George and Ruth (Larsen) Langworthy. Bill graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1955 and enlisted into the United States Air Force two years later. He married Maria Cusworth on...
Philena J. Stine
Oct 28, 2015
Philena J. Stine, age 68 of Morley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at her daughter's home in Indiana; surrounded by her beloved family. She was born April 19, 1947 in Lakeview, the daughter of Lewis and Betty (Deyo) Anderson. Philena graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1965. She married Bernard "TD" Stine on April 10, 1965...
John R. "Jack" Nelson
Oct 26, 2015
John R. "Jack" Nelson, age 76 of Mecosta formerly of Waterford, passed away early morning of Monday, October 26, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 4, 1939 in Pontiac, the son of Thomas and Marilyn (Robbins) Nelson. Jack honorably served his country in the United States Army. He retired after 23 years of employment with General Motors...
Lyle E. Waite
Oct 20, 2015
Lyle E. Waite, age 75 of Sand Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was born July 2, 1940 in Reed City the son of Henry and June (Dow) Waite. Lyle married the former Alice Marie Yarrington on September 2, 1961 at the First Baptist Church in Big Rapids. He was a hardworking man his entire life, employed at...
Emma Gene Sisco
Oct 19, 2015
Emma Gene Sisco, age 92 of Lake, went to Heaven Monday, October 19, 2015. She was born August 22, 1923 to Vern and Zada (Cutler) Hillier in Sears. Emma married Virgil Sisco on March 26, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio. She worked at the Briggs Manufacturing Company in Detroit, making airplane parts for the war. Emma also worked at Barryton Elementary...
Richard J. Donley
Oct 17, 2015
Richard J. Donley, age 74 of Paris, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at his home. He was born July 18, 1941 on the family farm in Paris, the son of Merlin and Marie (Hurst) Donley. Richard graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1959. He then started his career working in the oil fields. Richard retired from MichCon in...
Shari L. Larsen
Oct 15, 2015
Shari Louise Larsen, born September 27, 1963 in Big Rapids, to Dean & Doris (Tetzlaff) Larsen went home to her Heavenly Savior on Thursday, October 15th 2015. Shari is survived by her dear sister Karen Larsen; dear friends, Penny L. Ray, Denise, Jon, Tara and Thomas (Stacia) Erlandson, Von Wohlford; aunt, Dollie Larsen; several cousins and special friends, including her...
Coral Adele Bonham
Oct 14, 2015
Coral Adele Bonham, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the age of 63. Coral was born on April 11, 1952 in Grant Township, Mecosta County to the late Robert E. and Adele D. (Erdman) Johansen. She graduated in 1970 from Chippewa Hills High School in Remus. On July 26, 1980 she married Charles L. Bonham...
Jean Marie Rardin
Oct 12, 2015
Jean Marie Rardin, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2015 at home, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born February 25, 1943 in Chicago, the daughter of Elden "Al" and Eulalia "Winnie" (Butler) Johnson. Jean moved to Big Rapids when she was only three years old. She attended St. Mary's Elementary School in Big...
Charles E. Boboltz
Oct 12, 2015
Charles E Boboltz, 91, of Stanwood, MI, lost his battle with esophageal cancer after a valiant fight on Monday, October 12, 2015. He was born on March 20, 1924, to Erwin and Minna Boboltz in Alpena MI. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Air Force from February 1942 as a Camera repairman until the end of...
Mark Riley
Oct 11, 2015
Mark A. Riley age 64, of Mohave Valley, AZ, formerly of Barryton, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI and was the son of George and Goldie (Allison) Riley. Mark entered into the United States Army at the age of 17 and earned a national defense...
Sherwin J. Venema
Oct 8, 2015
Sherwin J. Venema, age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home in Bitely. He was born on February 4, 1940 to Sidney and Jeanette (Kamps) Venema on the farm in Jamestown, MI. Sherwin worked in the muck for Superior Brand Produce in Hudsonville. He attended Hudsonville High School and graduated in 1958. Sherwin graduated with a...
Ann Therese Burns
Oct 5, 2015
Ann Therese Burns, a longtime resident of Reed City and Big Rapids, died peacefully in her sleep on October 5, 2015. She was 83 years old. She was surrounded by many of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Many of her lifelong friends knew her as Mitzi. Mitzi was born in Royal Oak, MI on April 14, 1932. A depression...
Margaret B. Nickles
Oct 3, 2015
Margaret B. Nickles, 97, of Big Rapids, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Butterworth Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She was born on October 29, 1917, in Detroit, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Burma Warnke; her husband of 57 years, Lewis Burbank Nickles; and one son, Roger Allen Nickles. She is survived...
Beverly E. Brack
Oct 2, 2015
Beverly Ellen Brack of Canadian Lakes (age 76) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2015 after battling brain cancer. Beverly was born in Big Rapids in 1938, the daughter of Dorothy and Roy Laser. On February 23, 1957 she married Thurston "Dick" Brack. They celebrated 58 years of marriage. Together they had five children, Philip...
Nancy J. Yarrick
Sep 29, 2015
Nancy J. Yarrick, age 69 of Barryton, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 23, 1946 in Holland, the daughter of Frank and Vivian (Essebaggers) Bolhuis. Nancy graduated from Holland High School in 1964. She continued her education at Central Michigan University earning...
Mary R. Messer
Sep 29, 2015
Mary R. Messer, age 56 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus. Mary was born August 12, 1959 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Marlene (TerMolen) Roszell. Mary had made her home in the Stanwood area for over 25 years. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lee Messer; eight children;...
Darcy L. Marrs
Sep 26, 2015
Darcy L. Marrs, age 52 of Harrison, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at her daughter's home in Big Rapids after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 4, 1963 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Roy Jr. and Donna (Roberts) Misner. Darcy is survived by her three children, Misty (Jamie) Harvey, Bobbie (Chris) VanWestrienen and Tim Marrs...
