Carol R. Supenski
Sep 26, 2015
Carol R. Supenski, age 56 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was born February 28, 1959 in Manning, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Eileen (Hilbert) Pace. Carol graduated from Fort Dodge High School in Iowa in 1977 and attended the University of Northern Iowa where she earned her bachelor's...
Richard Pointer
Sep 21, 2015
Richard Pointer, age 81 of Morley, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Spectrum Memorial Kelsey Hospital Extended Care Facility in Lakeview after a long battle with extended illnesses. He was the son of Raymond and Alma (Cross) Pointer and loving husband of Marcia J. Pointer. Richard is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marcia; four daughters, Patricia...
John J. "Jt" Taylor
Sep 16, 2015
John J. "JT" Taylor, age 63 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at his home. He was born July 25, 1952 in Big Rapids, the son of John "Jack" and Rose (Whalen) Taylor. JT graduated from Reed City High School in 1971. He was a parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church in Paris. JT's passion and lifetime career...
Suzanne M. Bos
Sep 13, 2015
Suzanne M. "Sue" Bos, age 44 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at her home. She was born October 27, 1970 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Howard and Carol (Holman) Doxtater. Sue graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1988. She was a very determined woman; she could do anything she set her mind to. Sue...
Betty L. Southworth
Sep 13, 2015
Betty L. Southworth, age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Mercy Health St. Mary's Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born October 11, 1932 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Alton and Maude (O'Brien) Kienitz. Betty graduated from Big Rapids High School. She was a lifelong devout Catholic and a member of St. Paul Campus...
Frances P. Moore
Sep 10, 2015
Frances P. Moore, age 89 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2015 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born September 30, 1925 in the youngest of eight children in Rockland Texas, the daughter of Martin R. and Polly J. (Rollins) Penn. Frances made her home in Beaumont, Texas where she was employed at J. C. Penny...
Marian Seelhoff Thiel
Sep 7, 2015
Marian Seelhoff Thiel, of Reed City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 7, 2015; she was 96 years old. Marian was the daughter of John and Louise Seelhoff of rural Reed City. She was baptized, confirmed and married at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Reed City, where she was a lifelong member. Marian attended the Schmidt...
Evelyn M. Hampel
Sep 6, 2015
Evelyn M. Hampel, age 88 of Rodney, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was born October 15, 1926 the daughter of Delbert and Jennie (Soper) Maguire. Evelyn was born in Grant Center and moved to Big Rapids during her High School years; she graduated in 1944. Evelyn married Bruce C. Hampel on December 23, 1945 and together they made...
Edward L. Aemisegger
Sep 6, 2015
Edward L. Aemisegger, age 79 of Stanwood formerly of Comstock Park, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. He was born January 13, 1936 in Stanwood, the son of Merle and Rozella (Gillmore) Aemisegger. Ed graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1954. He was a truck driver for many years. Ed married Margie Dale Carr and together...
William J. Ganzak
Sep 6, 2015
William J. Ganzak, age 84, of Chase passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1930 to Jacob and Antoinette (Shimkus) Ganzak in Dearborn, MI. Bill graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn. He entered into the US Army during the Koreran War and was honorably discharged in 1953. Bill was...
Kenneth E. "Ken" Couey
Sep 6, 2015
Kenneth E. "Ken" Couey, age 67 of Canadian Lakes, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. He was born October 7, 1947 in Atlanta, GA, the son of Kenneth and Alice (Johnson) Couey. Ken was an outstanding Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher before he began his career with Ford Motor Company. He retired in 2007 after advancing...
Jeffery S. Taylor
Aug 31, 2015
Jeffery S. Taylor, age 49 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born January 29, 1966 in East Grand Rapids, the son of Gerald and Betty (Freiberg) Taylor. Jeff graduated from White Cloud High School in 1984. On October 13, 1990 he married Cheryl Stafford in Rockford and they eventually made their home in Big Rapids....
Helen Sarns
Aug 28, 2015
Helen Sarns, age 96 of Morley, went to be with Jesus Friday, August 28, 2015 at her daughter's home in Morley. She was born November 5, 1918 in Luther, the daughter of Xavier and Martha (Zimnicky) Zander. Helen married Alexander Sarns on September 16, 1936 in Mt. Clemens, where they made their home. She was employed by the L'Anse Creuse...
Pauline R. Hanson
Aug 25, 2015
Pauline R. Hanson, age 95 of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Bishop Hills Elder Care Community in Rockford. She was born fourth of nine brothers and sisters, the daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Svelak) Rekeny, May 9, 1920 in East Chicago, Illinois. Pauline attended and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1939. She met her lifelong...
Clifford F. Williams
Aug 24, 2015
Clifford F. Williams, 63, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2015 in Indiana. He was born January 15, 1952 in Big Rapids, the son of Clifford and Josephine (LaRocque) Williams. Clifford attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1970. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam as a hospital corpsman on the...
Marilyn Kay Fisher
Aug 23, 2015
Marilyn Kay Fisher, age 70, passed away at her home in Stanwood, MI on Sunday, August 23, 2015. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 10, 1945. Marilyn is survived by her husband Joseph Burton Fisher, her daughter and family Pam and Donnie Rubel, her son and family Scott and Kelly Matuk, and her son and family Lance...
Dennis Ray Cairl
Aug 18, 2015
Dennis Ray Cairl age 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Monday, August 18, 2015 at his home in Barryton. He was born on January 11, 1957 in Flint, MI to Walter "Joe" and Joyce (Wilson) Cairl. Dennis married Sharon Tissot on January 26, 1976. They raised their two daughters Michelle and Melissa throughout Flint and the surrounding area...
Lewis W. "Lewie" Randall
Aug 17, 2015
Lewis W. "Lewie" Randall, age 73 of Mecosta, passed away at his home Monday, August 17, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born October 30, 1941 in Lakeview, the son of Frank and Mary (Fountain) Randall. Lewie married Linda Helmer on September 17, 1960 in Mecosta, where they made their home. He was a heavy equipment operator...
William R. Squires
Aug 16, 2015
William R. Squires, age 70, of Barryton went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2015 with his beloved family at his side. He was born on August 17, 1944 in Barryton to Lewis and Josephine (Dow) Squires. As a teen his family moved to Clio and he graduated from Clio High School in 1962. Bill made...
Frank A. Starr
Aug 12, 2015
Frank A. Starr, age 67 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at his home. He was born October 18, 1947 in Big Rapids, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Nelson) Starr. Frank married Aleta Davis on October 29, 1966 in Stanwood and together they raised their family in Big Rapids. He was employed by Benedicts Manufacturing as...
