Remington Lydia Nickole Hill
Feb 15, 2026
Remington Lydia Nickole Hill, passed into the angels arms on February 14, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.
She was loved the moment her mother first knew of her existence. She was a spitfire and sassy even in the womb. Always giving the ultrasound techs a run for their money to catch a glimpse of her. Remington was warm and beautiful, even with...
Ronald R. Long
Feb 15, 2026
Ragnar Stroem, born December 23, 1950 in Trondheim Norway, passed away peacefully in his home on February 15, 2026.
He wrote his own obituary before his death:
Ronald R Long was my American name. I came to this country at 3 years old from Norway. I was raised in a world filled with hate and strived to defend those that could not....
Linda L. Showers
Feb 13, 2026
Linda Lou Showers, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2026. The daughter of Eldon and Eleanor (Adams) London, she was born on October 22, 1942.
Linda loved many things in life. Cooking and baking delicious meals and desserts for her family and friends, dancing, and fishing at the river to name a few. Tending to her flowers and her...
James Cox
Feb 11, 2026
James Cox, 73, of Big Rapids, passed away on February 11, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when complete.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:00 noon at Daggett Gilbert Funeral Homes, Big Rapids. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5-7:00 P.M. at Daggett Gilbert Funeral Homes, Big Rapids. He will be...
Michael Glegola
Feb 6, 2026
Michael Joseph Glegola, 28, passed away in Big Rapids on February 6, 2026. He was born in Detroit on May 8, 1997 to Edward Joseph Glegola Jr. and Tricia Saladin (Glegola).
Michael enjoyed learning about computers, reading philosophical books and playing video games. After graduation from Redford Union High School, he studied computer science at Grand Rapids Community College where he...
Marcia Alderink
Feb 5, 2026
Marcia Lee Alderink, 86, passed away at her home in Stanwood, Michigan on February 5, 2026. She was born in Grand Rapids on May 4, 1939 to Lee and Irene (Kitchen) Keech.
Marcia shared three sons with her first husband, William Stahl. She later reconnected with her high school sweetheart, John Alderink, and they married on June 27, 1992. A lifelong...
Betty Johansen
Feb 5, 2026
Betty Mae (Maneke) Johansen was born in Rodney, MI on February 21, 1929 to James and Esther (Molda) Maneke. Betty attended Rodney School, graduating from Big Rapids High School with the class of 1947. She was employed with John Buck Ice Cream Restaurant, Fashion Industries, and Wolverine World Wide. Betty retired from Evart Products in 1992.
Betty met and married the...
Irene Schafer
Feb 5, 2026
Irene Adell Schafer passed away at the age of 95 on February 5, 2026. She was born in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Lucile (Cashen) and D. Jack Todd on March 10, 1930.
For many of her later years, Irene volunteered daily at the Mecosta County Senior Center, where she was known as the Card Lady. She spent a great deal of...
Tammy Louck
Feb 5, 2026
Tamala Sue Louck “Tammy,” 62, of Morley, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1963, in Stanwood, the daughter of Glenn and Sue (Wood) Sharp.On August 13, 1983, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Glen Louck, who preceded her in death in 2020.Tammy was simple, easy to please, and always thinking...
Michael R. Sanford Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Michael Ray Sanford Sr., 71, passed away on February 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Michael was the son of Louis and Hilda (Weeks) Sanford. He met the love of his life Pamela Higley at Midway Bar, and shortly after that they became inseparable. They married in June of 1982, and built a life together full of adventure and...
Sandra Nott
Feb 4, 2026
Sandra Faye Nott, 86, of Barryton, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1939, in Barryton, the daughter of Roger and Elma (Thompson) Redick.She graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural School with the Class of 1957. While in school she enjoyed Band, FHA and Cheerleading.
On December 26, 1959, she was united in marriage to Joe Nott...
Harley Pardee
Feb 1, 2026
Harley Oris Pardee, of Barryton, passed away surrounded by family on February 1, 2026 at the age of 77. He was born in Lansing on April 12, 1948 to Robin and Maude (Ankney) Pardee.
Harley married Janis (Byron) on May 13, 1967, and they made their home in the Mason area until moving to Barryton in 1971. They were married for...
Elizabeth Baxter
Jan 31, 2026
Elizabeth Jean Baxter, lovingly known as “Bets” age 74, of Weidman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Toni & Trish Hospice House in Auburn, Michigan. A lifelong resident of Weidman, Bets was born on October 3, 1951, to Raymond and Virginia (Bartlett) Baxter.
She was a proud graduate of Chippewa Hills High School, Class of 1969. She...
Ruth Henderson
Jan 27, 2026
Ruth A. Henderson, 95, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at The Brook Assisted Living Home of Big Rapids.
Ruth was born April 30, 1930, in Chase, Michigan to Bernhart (Ben) and Ellen Mae (Armstrong) Brocker. She attended Chase School through 10th grade, then moved to Reed City to complete her last two years and graduated from Reed City High...
Cornelia "Keil" Basch
Jan 25, 2026
Cornelia Lea Basch, fondly known as "Keil", passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 25, 2026. Keil was born on June 10, 1949 to Keith and Myrtle (Coker) Black in Muskegon, Michigan.
She graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, and served the children of her community as their kindergarten teacher for more than 30...
Lawrence Benson
Jan 24, 2026
Lawrence Edward Benson, of Morley, was born on March 3, 1939, to Marshall and Grace Benson. He passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Lawrence was the last surviving sibling of nine.
Lawrence was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Howard City, Michigan.
Lawrence met and married the love of his life, Jean M. (Stenberg), and together they were blessed with...
James Sabo Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
James Richard Sabo Jr, 82, passed away in Grand Rapids on January 24, 2026. He was born on January 4, 1944 to James "Nick" Sr. and Gladys (Tripp) Sabo in Detroit.
On June 28, 1975, James married the love of his life: Carolyn Wilkie. Together they made their home in Morley for over 20 years. He served in the United States...
Raymond G. Hare
Jan 14, 2026
Raymond G. Hare, 89, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1936, in Reed City, the son of Edward and Mary Ann (Herring) Hare.
Ray graduated from Reed City High School, Class of 1955, and began his career with Michigan Bell. On April 27, 1959, he was united in marriage to...
Gregory R. Bambach
Jan 12, 2026
Gregory Robert Bambach, age 65, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Weidman, Michigan.Gregory was born on September 12, 1960, in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. He attended Beal City Public Schools and graduated in 1979. Masonry was his life’s work, and he took great pride in working with his hands and building things meant to endure.Gregory found his greatest peace...
Mildred Burden
Jan 12, 2026
Please copy and paste this link to your browser to view Mildred's memorial service: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89358262859?pwd=fDrH6LibXWbvYz44owbJZ7ocfbWLvs.1
Meeting ID: 893 5826 2859Passcode: 555258
Mildred Ellen Burden went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026 in Big Rapids. She was born on June 4, 1940 in Battle Creek to Furman and Elizabeth (Antrim) Wolfe.
On June 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to...
