Darrell James Hervey
Jun 21, 2014
Darrell James Hervey, 64 of Reed City, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born on September 14, 1949 in Trenton, MI to the late James and Violet (Lyell) Hervey. Darrell is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years Connie of Reed City; five children, Ken Hervey of...
Eva Clara Havens
Jun 18, 2014
Eva Clara Havens, 86, of Arcadia, Florida and formerly of Mecosta, Michigan passed away June 18, 2014. Eva was born October 28, 1927 in Traverse City, Michigan, to the late Frank and Olivia Ostrander Hawkins. She worked as a county tax assessor for many years. Eva also had approximately 80 acres of farmland in which she and her husband worked...
Arlene L. Chipman
Jun 18, 2014
Arlene L. Chipman, age 86 of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was born February 8, 1928 in Heartland, MI the daughter of Emil and Dorothy (Cruger) Shafer. She moved to Mecosta County as a child when her family built a sawmill North of Stanwood. Arlene graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1945 and married Harold...
Edna Hatfield
Jun 16, 2014
Edna Marie (Diehl) Hatfield, 88, of Remus, Michigan, peacefully joined her husband, Donald, in heaven on June 16, 2014. Edna was born in, Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, Michigan on December 4, 1925 to George and Alice (Schlegel) Diehl. She graduated from Remus Consolidated High School in 1943. On October 30, 1943, Edna married Don and they began 69 years of...
C. Bryan Smith
Jun 15, 2014
C. Bryan Smith "Bryan" was born on April 4, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, the second son of four boys. He is survived by his two younger brothers, Deems and Lee. His older brother, Harrison, passed away in 2012. Though his father passed away long ago, his mother lived to be 100. Bryan passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Bryan...
Robert R. Mais
Jun 15, 2014
Robert R. "Bob" Mais, age 77 of Morley, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. He was born May 9, 1937 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the son of Sylvester and Gladys (Theurel) Mais. Bob married Madalyn Long on June 21, 1977 in Grand Rapids where they raised their family. He was employed by C.S.X Railroad in Grand Rapids for...
Marvin Arlo Bunting
Jun 15, 2014
Marvin A. Bunting, 62, of Barryton (Sears) passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1952 in Sears to Marvin and Mona (Bentley) Bunting. Marvin graduated from St. Louis High School in 1970 and enlisted into the United States Army. In 1972 he was honorably discharged. While residing in St. Louis, where...
Agnes E. Deal
Jun 14, 2014
Agnes E. Deal, age 79 of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her home. She was born July 16, 1934 in Branch County the daughter of Mark and Susan (Holland) Hatmaker. Agnes married John A. N. Tuttle Sr. and together they had a family of four sons; Mark Tuttle of Paris, MI, John A. N. (Kay) Tuttle...
Marguerite Ann Hoisington
Jun 12, 2014
Marguerite A. Hoisington, age 83 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 at her home. She was born August 15, 1930 in Wyoming, Michigan, the daughter of Marks and Bridgett (Whalen) Spedoski. Marguerite graduated from Big Rapids High School. She married Jack Hoisington on August 21, 1948 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Big Rapids. Together they moved...
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...
