Natasha Ann Dennis
Apr 11, 2014
Natasha Ann Dennis, age 39 of Rodney, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held at Noon (12:00 p.m.) Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Pine Grove Tabernacle (Corner of M66 & Garfield). Arrangements were entrusted to the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton.
Helen M. Stodola
Apr 5, 2014
Helen Marie (Wagner) Stodola, 92 of Libertyville, Illinois, formerly of Allegan and Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2014, at the Winchester House.Helen was born on September 5, 1921, in Adrian, Michigan, to Herbert F. and Margaret A. (Vere) Wagner. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1939 and from Cleary College in Ypsilanti in 1940. After...
Judith K. "Judy" Wierenga
Mar 21, 2014
Judith K. "Judy" Wierenga, age 77 of Big Rapids formerly of Holland, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. She was born March 15, 1937 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Frank and Grace (Zech) VanHoven. Judy married Willis "Bill" Wierenga on October 7, 1955 in Charlevoix and together they raised their family in Wyoming,...
Jeremy L. Krikke
Mar 21, 2014
Jeremy L. Krikke, age 39 of Big Rapids formerly of Grant, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born May 9, 1974 in Fremont, the son of Terry Krikke and Nancy Nelson. Jeremy graduated from Grant High School in 1992. He married Julie Tharp on October 24, 1998. Together they made their home in Holland where they began...
Verna Allen
Mar 16, 2014
Verna Lee Allen, 83 of Blanchard, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at McLaren Central Michigan in Mt. Pleasant. She was born on December 20, 1930 in Portland to Avery and Reva (Fitzgerald) Sedore. Verna graduated from Big Rapids High School and married Homer Allen in 1949. She was a hard worker throughout her life; first on the family...
Ruth C. Ritchie
Mar 13, 2014
Ruth Claire Ritchie age 88, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born in Jackson, MI on January 16, 1926 to William and Margaret (Desnoyer) Hickman. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Walter and her son Dorian, both of Big Rapids; and a sister Margaret McCully of FL....
Frank Vandyke
Mar 8, 2014
Frank VanDyke, 80, of Mecosta, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at his home. He was born September 17, 1933, in Holland, the son of Abel and Jenny Van Dyke. Frank moved to the Big Rapids area in the 1960s. He owned and operated the Sportsman's Bar in Rodney until selling it in 1975. His most passionate thing...
Eldora "Dolly" Lile
Mar 4, 2014
Eldora "Dolly" Lile, age 84 of Big Rapids passed away peacefully, Tuesday March 4, 2014 at her home. She was born September 6, 1929 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Emery and Winnie (Taylor) Adleman. Dolly married Arthur Lile; together they owned and operated the Bungalow Restaurant in Big Rapids for many years. Dolly later worked as a cook at...
Arvin D. Swarthout
Mar 4, 2014
Arvin D. (Abe) Swarthout, age 80 of Rodney formerly of Wyoming, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home. He was born November 19, 1933 in Conklin, the son of Curtis and Elenora (Kraft) Swarthout. Arvin retired from Etna Supply in Grand Rapids as a truck driver in 1996; he then began enjoying his retirement at Jensen Lake...
James S. Olson
Mar 1, 2014
James S. Olson, age 54 of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1959 in Big Rapids to Samuel and Dorothy (Penland) Olson. Jim graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1977 and later attended Ferris State University where he obtained an Associates of Machine Tool. He married...
Lyle E. Moore
Feb 27, 2014
Lyle E. Moore, age 95 of Barryton, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Altercare of Big Rapids where he had lived for nearly 10 years. He was born February 28, 1918 at home in Barryton, the son of Ralph and Vera (Gingrich) Moore. Lyle graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1936. A lifelong resident of Barryton, Lyle...
Jack S. Becker
Feb 24, 2014
Jack S. Becker, age 72 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 5, 1941 in Big Rapids, the son of Robert and Blythe (Manbeck) Becker. Jack spent his free time in the kitchen cooking a great home cooked meal or out fishing on the boat. He loved his family and...
Leo F. Bick
Feb 22, 2014
Leo F. Bick age 88, a lifetime resident of Barryton, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at McLaren Central Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. He was born on August 3, 1925 to the late John and Mary (Harrison) Bick. Leo graduated from the Barryton Agricultural High School in 1944. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. Leo...
Marlene J. Getts
Feb 16, 2014
Marlene J. Getts, age 75 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on June 28, 1938 in Harbor Springs, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Hall) Knapp. Marlene married Carl W. Getts on July 3, 1956 and together they made their home in Big Rapids. For several years she worked as a...
Lawrence "Larry" Kelley
Feb 15, 2014
Keene, N.H. - Lawrence (Larry) Kelley, 69, passed away Feb.15, 2014, at his home in Keene, New Hampshire. He was born on July 5, 1944, in Big Rapids, eldest child of Milo Benjamin and Violet (Finch) Kelley. Lawrence graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1962 and joined the Air Force. When he returned to the US in 1967, after...
Linus R. "Mitch" Mitchell
Feb 13, 2014
Linus R. "Mitch" Mitchell, age 81 of Morley, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his home. He was born December 28, 1932 in Muskegon the son of Edmond and Mary (Schellpffeffer) Mitchell. Mitch was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He worked as a dental lab Technician in Grand Rapids and later in...
Robert J. Reha
Feb 11, 2014
Robert J. Reha, age 52 of Nunica, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in Canadian Lakes at his sister's home with his family by his side. He was born February 10, 1962 in St. Johns, the son of Stephen and Irene (Rendel) Reha. Bob graduated from Ithaca High School in 1980. He joined the United States Army serving in the...
Violet M. Wright
Feb 10, 2014
Violet Marie Wright, age 92, of Brinton and Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at North Woods in Farwell. She was born on April 9, 1921 in Owosso, MI to J.C. and Loma (Thayer) Husted. Violet married Russell "Pete" Wright at Gilmore Church in 1938. She enjoyed being a homemaker, making crafts, crocheting and quilt making. Violet...
Charles P. Loomis
Feb 8, 2014
Charles Paul Loomis, age 78, of Weidman passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his home with his beloved family at his side. Charles was born on December 25, 1935 to Arthur and Jennie (Miller) Loomis. On April 2, 1955 he married Donna G. Ashbaugh in Remus and they made their home and raised their family in Weidman....
Keith A. Sattler
Feb 8, 2014
Keith A. Sattler, age 74 of Diamond Lake/Barryton, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born on January 26, 1940 to Ralph and Lola (Yagle) Sattler in Cedar, Michigan. Keith graduated from Honor Agricultural High School in 1957. He served his country for a short time in the United States Army. Keith married Barbara Baatz on December 16,...
