Victor J. Sprague Sr.
Jun 6, 2014
Victor Jay Sprague Sr., age 73 of Barryton, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 31, 1940 in Barryton to John Sprague Sr. and Neoma (Rhodes). Victor graduated in 1960 from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School and married Violet Gilmore in Boyne City, MI on December 9, 1961. Victor and Violet raised...
Joyce M. Wink
Jun 4, 2014
Joyce M. Wink, 59, of Morley, Mi, died June 4, 2014 with her family by her side. She passed away at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital from the effects of a stroke. Joyce was born to the late William and Doris Matthews, February 13, 1955 in Evanston, Il. Joyce attended Big Rapids High School for two years before graduating from Elston...
Jacob Eisler Jr.
Jun 2, 2014
Jacob Eisler, Jr., age 92, was peacefully called home by our Lord on Monday, June 2, 2014. Jacob was born and raised in New Jersey, graduating from Paulsboro High School in 1938. He honorably served his country during World War II as an intelligence specialist in the 530th Fighter Squadron stationed in India and Burma. After discharge as a sergeant...
Brad Bennett Martin
May 31, 2014
Brad Bennett Martin, age 58, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his home with family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1956 in Clare, Michigan, the son of the late Joe and Betty Jo (Bahr) Martin. Brad married his soul mate Traci on May 22, 2004. Brad and Traci followed in the footsteps of Joe...
Gerald E. Thuerwachter
May 29, 2014
Gerald E. Thuerwachter, 88, of Daytona Beach, FL passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born January 18, 1926 in Wisconsin, where he spent his early years before moving to Big Rapids, MI in the mid 70's. People best knew him as Radar'. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during World War II in...
Elizabeth A. Gilchrist
May 26, 2014
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Gilchrist, age 73 of Paris, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born October 5, 1940 in Chicago the daughter of Elden K. and Winnie (Butler) Johnson. Betty graduated high school in 1958 from Marywood Academy in Grand Rapids. She married Jack Gilchrist on June 15, 1963 in...
Dennis Charles Becker
May 26, 2014
Dennis C. Becker, age 65 of Evart, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. He was born on September 29, 1948 in Ensley Center, MI, the son of Robert and Blythe (Manbeck) Becker. Denny was honorably discharged from the United States Army following 6 years of service. When able he looked forward to motorcycle rides, boating, camping, hunting and fishing. Denny...
Elois L. Lewis
May 24, 2014
Elois L. Lewis, age 87 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 17, 1926 in Hinton Township of Mecosta County, the daughter of L. G. and Leah (Spencer) Bunker. Elois married Harold S. Lewis on March 1, 1947 in East Jordan and soon after they moved...
William A. Haggadone
May 24, 2014
William A. Haggadone, age 52 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday May 24, 2014. He was born April 7, 1962 in Flint the son of LaVern and Mary Jean (Peterson) Haggadone. Bill had worked many jobs from owning and operating his own business to working for the Postal Service. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the...
Patricia E. "Pat" Fish
May 21, 2014
Patricia E. "Pat" Fish, age 83 of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at home. She was born June 10, 1930 in Muskegon, the daughter of Russell and Marie (Vanderweg) Unger. Pat graduated from Union High School in 1946. She married Raymond Fish on October 21, 1950 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Together they raised their...
Walter F. Smith Iii
May 19, 2014
Walter F. Smith III, age 69 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He was born April 24, 1945 in Memphis, TN, the son of Walter F. Jr. and Georgia (Ousley) Smith. Walter graduated from St. Matthew's Catholic School in 1962. He married Barbra J. Ross on November 21, 1964...
Lawrence L. Morningstar Sr.
May 19, 2014
Lawrence L. Morningstar Sr., age 82 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 19, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 24, 1931 in Hart, the son of Harold and Tessie (Andrews) Morningstar. Lawrence was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving during the Korean War. He married the former Charlene...
Harland A. "Duney" Snider Jr.
May 16, 2014
Harland A. "Duney" Snider Jr., age 57 of Weidman, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 with his family by his side at home. He was born November 11, 1956 in Germany, the son of Harland L. and Vera (Winstanley) Snider. Duney grew up traveling the world with his family and later graduated from Chippewa Hills High School. Music was his...
Arleene O. Sharp
May 14, 2014
Arleene O. Sharp, age 87 of Morley, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Spectrum Health Hospital - Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born July 29, 1926 in Lakeview, the daughter of Earl and Gertrude (Gast) Davison. Arleene graduated from Morley High School. She married Chester Sharp in 1947 and together they raised their family in the Morley...
Bruce A. Sanger
May 12, 2014
Bruce A. Sanger, age 68 of Barryton, went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 12, 2014 in Grand Rapids surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 7, 1945 in Barryton to Richard and Nellie (Swilley) Sanger. Bruce graduated from Barryton High School in 1964. He resided in Detroit where he was employed by the City as...
Karen E. Barkiewicz
May 12, 2014
Karen E. Barkiewicz, age 67 of Reed City, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born June 23, 1946 in Detroit, the daughter of Xavier R. and Florence R. (Koslakiewicz) Zepke. Karen married Dale R. Barkiewicz on July 30, 1966 at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Sterling Heights. They made their home in Rochester Hills....
Leona C. Wilton
May 7, 2014
Leona C. Wilton, age 92 of Chippewa Lake, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born January 29, 1922 in Bay City, the daughter of Alexander and Catherine (Jarczynski) Wachowski. On January 28, 1942 Leona married Howard "Doc" Wilton Sr. in Highland Park and together they raised their family in Mt. Pleasant. She was an unpredictable, generous and fun...
Bernice Olive Mackersie
May 7, 2014
Bernice Olive Butts MacKersie died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Parkhaven Retirement and Assisted Living in Manhattan, Montana. Bernice was born to George and Irene Richardson Butts on July 14, 1909, in Nevis, Minnesota. In 1912, the family moved to Barryton, Michigan, where Bernice attended school and graduated in 1927. She received a business degree from Davenport Business College in...
Myron "Bill" Sowle
May 7, 2014
Myron "Bill" Sowle, age 78 of Barryton, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital. He was born September 1, 1935 in Lake, the son of Fredrick and Dorothy (Tupper) Sowle. Bill graduated from Barryton Agricultural High School in 1953. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force after serving his country for four years....
Gale R. Esch
May 4, 2014
Gale R. Esch, age 91 of Mecosta, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Grayling. He was born January 9, 1923 in Remus, the son of Alvin and Gertrude (Godbold) Esch. Gale graduated from Remus High School in 1941. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after serving for six years during World War II. Gale then furthered...
