Michael A. Sanford
Jul 11, 2015
Michael Alan Sanford, age 49, passed away on July 11, 2015. Michael was born April 26, 1966 in Midland, to Gustave Roser Sanford and Ardis (Tibbits) Sanford. Michael served his country with honor as a United States Marine. While in the Marines, Michael was recognized as Honor Graduate' at the elite Scout Sniper School. He performed exceptionally at all levels...
Gordon Lee Knopf
Jul 6, 2015
Gordon Lee Knopf, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2015 in Grand Rapids. Gordon was born on June 11, 1949, in Big Rapids to Lawrence and Donna Belle (Mumah) Knopf. Gordon graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1967. He married Julia Ann Williams in 1968 and they made their home in Big Rapids where they raised their...
Juan Bernardo Maldonado Santiago
Jul 4, 2015
Juan Maldonado Sr. age 45 passed away on July 4, 2015. He was born to Bernardo Maldonado and Gloria Maldonado on March 26, 1970. Juan was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, cousin and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his mother Gloria. He is survived by; his father, Bernardo of New York; his wife of 21...
Audrey Rose Congdon
Jul 2, 2015
Audrey Rose Congdon, one year old daughter of Mitchell L. and Tara L. (Kailing) Congdon, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday July 2, 2015. She was born April 11, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida and was living in Howard City Michigan. Audrey is survived by her loving parents, Tara and Mitchell Congdon and her big brother Garrett Congdon all of Howard...
Daniel L. Botek
Jul 1, 2015
Daniel L. Botek age 68, of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, immediately following one of the best days of fishing in his life. He was born on February 2, 1947 in Lansing to Anton and Leona (Baird) Botek. Dan graduated from Mason High School in 1965 and entered into the United States Army in 1966. He...
Jack Wilber
Jun 30, 2015
Jack Wilber, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Stanwood on June 30, 2015. He was raised in Mecosta, the son of Gerald & Margaret (McClelland) Wilber. He served his country in the Army National Guard for several years and was honorably discharged. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Carolyn; his children, Darin (Kim), Brian,...
Daniel J. Bronis
Jun 27, 2015
Daniel J. Bronis, age 17, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was born on November 29, 1997 in Big Rapids, MI to Vance and Valerie (Richter) Bronis. Daniel loved skateboarding, fishing, hunting and swimming. He looked forward to the thrill of snowmobiles, motorcycles and adrenaline. Danny's biggest passion was his friends. He gave freely of his time and...
Marcus N. Vanhala
Jun 24, 2015
Marcus N. Vanhala, age 55 of Big Rapids, was born on August 8, 1959 in Tower-Soudan, Minnesota. He died on June 24, 2015 from pancreatic cancer at his home. He was baptized as an infant on September 6th and has lived under God's grace for nearly 56 years. He graduated from Allen Park High School in 1977, attended Henry Ford...
Mary M. Thon
Jun 22, 2015
Mary M. Thon, age 91 of Stanwood, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at home. She was born December 19, 1923 in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of Ralph and Jo (Castin) Philips. Mary graduated from Creston High School in 1942. She married Simon Thon on March 2, 1946 in Grand Rapids and together they raised their family in Stanwood on...
Howard W. Mordue "Skip" Iii
Jun 21, 2015
Howard W. Mordue III "Skip", age 62 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Spectrum Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born July 14, 1952 in Royal Oak, the son of Howard W. Mordue II and Barbara Mello Zimnicki. Skip is survived by his daughters, Jenny McClarren and her daughter, Rylee of Cokeburg, PA and...
Jack Mcnamara
Jun 18, 2015
John Francis "Jack" McNamara, age 85, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 18, 2015, following a brief illness. Jack was born on July 5, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, to John Francis McNamara, Sr., and Gertrude (Beals) McNamara. He served his country honorably during the Korean War and came to Big Rapids in 1962 to join the faculty of Ferris...
Suzanne A. "Sue" Quilitzsch
Jun 17, 2015
Suzanne A. "Sue" Quilitzsch, age 48 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born November 4, 1966 in Pontiac, the daughter of James and Jeanette (Bartz) Amell. Sue was raised in Waterford and graduated from Mott High School in 1984. She attended Alma College and earned her Bachelor Degree...
Joyce E. Luthy
Jun 9, 2015
Joyce E. Luthy, age 85 of Mecosta formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Royal View Assisted Living. She was born November 12, 1929 in Adrian, the daughter of Ollie and Geraldine (Pocklington) Myers. Joyce graduated from Monroe High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Reverend Dr. E. Fred Luthy, on November 30,...
Douglas J. Delisle Jr.
Jun 9, 2015
Douglas J. DeLisle Jr., age 37 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday June 9, 2015, at his home. He was born June 15, 1977 in Mt. Clemens. Doug was raised in Imlay City. In 1997 he moved, with his family, to the Canadian Lakes area. Doug loved to hunt and fish. He was an accomplished deer hunter and had several...
Linda M. Rasmussen
Jun 9, 2015
Linda M. Rasmussen, age 58 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 26, 1956 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Orville Sr. and Evelyn (Prim) Rasmussen. Linda graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1974. She was employed by Frigidaire in Greenville where she lived for a few...
Rosemary Dickinson
Jun 7, 2015
Rosemary (Porter) Dickinson, age 74 of Big Rapids, died June 7, 2015 at home. Rosemary was born in Kalamazoo on August 22, 1940. She graduated from Onekama High School in 1958. Her formal education included a Bachelor's degree in Business Teaching and a Master's of Library Science both from Western Michigan University. Rosemary worked at a number of schools in...
Donna Claire Early
Jun 4, 2015
Donna Claire (Daggett) Early, age 96, formerly of Barryton, Michigan, passed away in California on June 4, 2015. The eldest of three children, she was born on December 29, 1918, in Rockford, MI, the daughter of Jenny V. (Wingard) and Thomas C. Daggett. Donna graduated from Remus High School, in 1937. During WWII she worked at Willow Run in Ypsilanti...
Harry Longyear Dodge Jr.
May 28, 2015
Harry Longyear Dodge Jr., 89, a lifelong resident of Chippewa Lake, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015, after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born May 19, 1926, to Harry and Louise (Bush) Dodge. Harry married Marilyn Joan Mack on July 7, 1951. Harry attended Barryton Rural Agricultural School until he was drafted into the US Army during...
Kenneth J. Schoenborn
May 25, 2015
Kenneth J. Schoenborn, age 75 of Morley, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born June 14, 1939 in Big Rapids, the son of Joseph and Lenabelle (Dare) Schoenborn. Kenny graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958, while attending school he joined the Michigan National Guard and was honorably discharged...
Theodore C. Lintemuth
May 24, 2015
Theodore Charles Lintemuth, age 75 of Rodney, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Spectrum Health Big Rapids. He was born December 9, 1939, in Martiny Township to Kennard and Gertrude (Jehnzen) Lintemuth. Theodore was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during the Vietnam era. In his spare time he enjoyed puzzles and crossword puzzles. Theodore was a...
