Betty M. Doxtater
Jul 24, 2015
Betty M. Doxtater, age 88 of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at her grandson's home. She was born February 5, 1927 in Wyandotte, the daughter of James and Mildred (Crawford) Cook. Betty graduated from Howard City High School in 1945. She married her husband, Howard Doxtater Sr. on June 7, 1945 and together they raised nine children...
Audrey Lyons
Jul 19, 2015
God, creator of all living things, blessed Thomas and Elsa Wilber with a beautiful daughter, Audrey Jeanette, on the 12th of February. Brothers Ward and Roy and sister Gladys spent their lifetime building strong family ties with Audrey that revealed love for each other and love of family. Audrey was born later in her parents' life, with her siblings off...
Elizabeth "Betty" Preston
Jul 17, 2015
Elizabeth L. "Betty" Preston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the age of 86. She was born on May 17, 1929 in Durand, Michigan to Ronald and Agnes (Boehnlein) Delehanty. Betty graduated from Durand High School in 1947. On July 13, 1949 she married Robert Preston and they raised their family in Durand and Grand Blanc before...
Clara "Bobbie" Jankowski
Jul 16, 2015
Clara "Bobbie" Jankowski, age 76, of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at her home with her beloved family at her side. She was born on January 4, 1939 in Cedar Springs, to Eli and Dorothy (Butts) McNees. Bobbie married Tom Jankowski Sr. on August 11, 1956 in Cedar Springs and they spent most of their married life in...
Phillip L. Knapp
Jul 15, 2015
Phillip Louis Knapp came into this world on February 20, 1969. After a long courageous battle with cancer he left this world on July 15, 2015. He went to be with our Lord to watch over us and is still very much here in our hearts. Those that went before him were his Grandma Knapp whom he missed so dearly;...
Caron Covey
Jul 14, 2015
Caron L. Covey, age 74 of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Altercare of Big Rapids. A memorial gathering will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Mecosta Township Hall, 19729 11 Mile Road, Big Rapids. Memorial Gathering Sunday, August 23, 2015 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mecosta Township Hall...
Brian H. Coe
Jul 12, 2015
Brian H. Coe, age 56 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids unexpectedly due to an illness. He was born July 6, 1959 in Stoneham, MA, the son of Erwin and Elizabeth "Betty" (Boyd) Coe. Brian graduated high school from The Greater Boston Academy in 1979. He earned an associate...
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,...
