James D. Spedowske
Nov 2, 2014
James D. Spedowske, age 84, passed into the loving arms of his Lord at home on Sunday, November 2, 2014 surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 21, 1930 in Stanwood to Joseph and Catherine (O'Niel) Spedowske. After graduating from Morley-Stanwood High School in 1949 he worked as a meat cutter for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, gardening,...
Berna L. Trout
Oct 31, 2014
Berna L. Trout, age 85 of Canadian Lakes, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held in Farmington Hills at later date.
Janice Y. Spicer
Oct 31, 2014
Janice Y. Spicer, age 66 of Paris, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born February 11, 1948 in Lansing, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Moore) Titler. Jan graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1966. She was a strong woman and was a breast cancer survivor. Jan's greatest joys...
Frederick W. Lang
Oct 28, 2014
Frederick W. Lang, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1942 in Detroit, the son of Traugott and Margaret (Sieloff) Lang. Fred married Nancy Llewellyn on November 24, 1962 in Detroit. A promotion for Fred, moved the family to Big Rapids to live...
William H. "Bill" Obert
Oct 28, 2014
William H. "Bill" Obert, age 91 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home. He was born May 10, 1923 in Grand Rapids, the son of Edgar E. and Blanche T. (Cook) Obert. Bill was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during World War II. He was a member of the Big Rapids...
Marjorie Ann Rathburn
Oct 27, 2014
Marjorie A. Rathburn, age 78 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at Metron of Big Rapids. She was born January 1, 1936 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Martin and Eileen (Gilbert) Bishop. Marjorie was a graduate of Big Rapids High School. She lived and worked in the Upper Peninsula until returning to Big Rapids in 1987....
Richard "Dick" Sanderson
Oct 27, 2014
Richard "Dick" Sanderson, 91, of Millbrook went home to be with His Lord on Monday, October 27, 2014 in Mt. Pleasant. Dick was born on December 18, 1922 in Lansing to Otis and Irene (Pattison) Sanderson. He graduated from Remus High School in 1941. On June 6, 1954 he married Grace Taylor in Blanchard. They made their home in Millbrook...
Virginia A. Turner
Oct 21, 2014
Virginia Ann (Shimp) Turner, age 81 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. She fought a brief, yet aggressive illness these last six weeks. Her husband, Norman Turner; her great-granddaughter, Caroline Barker; and her parents, Everett and Elizabeth Shimp preceded her in death. She is survived by her four children: Fred (Cindy)...
Dawn L. Freiburger
Oct 15, 2014
Dawn L. Freiburger, age 68 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born June 15, 1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Marian Jacht. Dawn attended school in Sparta. She married Arthur Freiburger on April 9, 1982 in Sparta and together they lived in the Grand Rapids area before...
Jo Ann Wilson
Oct 15, 2014
Jo Ann Wilson, age 83, of Mecosta passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 19, 2014, from 2PM to 4PM at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. Contributions in Jo Ann's name can be made to the Big Rapids Animal Rescue Coalition, 18400 220th Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Althera "Kay" Blondin
Oct 15, 2014
Althera "Kay" Blondin, age 76 of Canadian Lakes, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 15, 2014 while she was hiking in Yellowstone National Park. She was born February 22, 1938 in Bay City. Kay was of Lutheran Faith. She was a graduate of T.L. Handy High School. Kay retired from American Seating Corporation and was currently the secretary of the board...
Larry A. Dent
Oct 9, 2014
Larry Austin Dent, passed away at the age of 67 on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Cedar, MI after a valiant battle with cancer. On March 14, 1947, he was born in the middle upstairs bedroom of the family farm in Sherman City (Lake), MI to Austin and Ida Mae Dent. Larry worked hard on the farm with his two...
Marie E. Gibson
Oct 5, 2014
Marie Emily Gibson, age 79, of Sears passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at her home. She was born in Six Lakes, MI on April 17, 1935 to Henry and Alma (Lahman) Courser. Marie married Stanley Gibson on October 25, 1952. They resided in Waterford where their family was raised. Marie moved to the Sears/Barryton area in the mid...
Charlotte Treva Ellison
Oct 1, 2014
Charlotte Treva Ellison, age 82 of Stanwood passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, surrounded by her grandchildren, sister, and a special niece. She was at peace and looked forward to joining her beloved husband, her son, and her daughter in Heaven! Charlotte was born at home on the family farm in Austin Township near Stanwood...
Valerie "Val" Becker
Sep 30, 2014
Valerie "Val" Becker, age 65 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. She was born February 14, 1949 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Leslie and Eva (Troupe) Newberry. Val enjoyed taking care of others, whether it was at her job or at home. Her life's work was a certified nursing assistant because she was caring and outgoing....
William Charles Bouck Jr.
Sep 29, 2014
William C. Bouck Jr., age 73, of Barryton passed away at his home on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was born in Durand on March 12, 1941 to William Sr. and Beverly Bouck. He was the loving husband of Judith; and has four children, William, Terry, Veronica, and LouAnn; proud grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 5. He also has...
Burt Lee Macgregor
Sep 24, 2014
Burt Lee MacGregor, 71, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 27, 1943 in Lansing to John E. and Isabella A. (Hubble) MacGregor. While residing in Lansing, where he raised his children, he was employed for the City of Lansing as an electrician. In 1994 Burt moved to Chippewa...
Harry A. Albright
Sep 22, 2014
Harry A. Albright age 86, a lifelong resident and businessman of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at his home. He was born September 10, 1928 in Grand Rapids, the son of Charles "Ted" and Ivah (Johnson) Albright. Harry married Maureen Cameron in Grand Rapids on January 31, 1953 and together they raised their family in Big Rapids....
William B. Veersma
Sep 12, 2014
William B. "Curley" Veersma, age 89 of Morley, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at his home. He was born January 28, 1925 in Lansing the son of Henry and Mildred (Cadwell) Veersma. Curley grew up in Morley until being called to serve, along with his three brothers, during World War II. He served in the United States Army Air...
Margaret Elizabeth Lundeen
Sep 9, 2014
Margaret E. Lundeen, age 90 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was born March 8, 1924 in Muskegon the daughter of Frank J. and Hilda S. (Erickson) Schulte. Margaret made her home in Big Rapids for the past 15 years. She brought joy and laughter to many that had shared in her life. She is survived...
