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 Ida B. Zill age 90 of Lake, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born December 23, 1920 in Lake, Michigan to Arthur and Ida Lucinda (Moore) Bazaire. Following the passing of her first husband, Garold W. St. John, Ida married Donald L. Zill on August 12, 1960 in Weidman. She retired as an LPN from the State Home in Mt. Pleasant with more than 30 years of service. Ida’s supportive attitude and love of life... |
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Hazel Marie Esch - March 13, 1926 - December 4, 2010 Hazel Marie Esch, age 84 of Mecosta, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Lansing. She was born March 13, 1926 in Big Rapids the daughter of Elwyn and Delia (Duchene) Starr. Marie grew up in Big Rapids and on October 19, 1946 she married Gale Esch. They made their home in Lansing until Gale’s retirement, moving back to the Mecosta area over 20 years ago.
Marie was a member of the Pine Grove Tabernacle Church in Remus where she was very active and dearly loved her church...
 Charles W. Adkins - October 28, 1917 - November 23, 2010 Charles W. Adkins, a long-time Big Rapids resident and local businessman, passed away on November 23. He was 93. Raised in Grand Rapids, he was a graduate of Creston High School and continued his education at Ferris Institute. While at Ferris, he met Elizabeth Osburn, whom he married on August 22, 1941. They built a home opposite her childhood home, Osburndale, on Lilac Avenue and lived there with a view of the Muskegon River for the 67 years of their married life. She preceded him in...
 Denise Marie Kailing - April 2, 1964 - November 22, 2010 Denise Marie Kailing, age 46 of Big Rapids, passed away Monday November 22, 2010 at her home. She was born April 2, 1964 in Big Rapids the daughter of Donald E. and Sandra L. (Wilber) Kailing. Denise was born with Cerebral Palsy and had attended school in Big Rapids as long as she was able. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Big Rapids and an honorary member of Meijer’s Gardens in Grand Rapids.
Denise will always be remembered as an Angel by her family...
 Janet S. Fountain - May 25, 1940 - November 20, 2010 Janet “Jan” S. Fountain, 70, of Mecosta passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 20, 2010. She was born in Lakeview on May 25, 1940 to Edward and Isabelle Smith. Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Alan Fountain on July 20, 2006. Jan was raised in Mecosta and graduated from Mecosta High School. On September 20, 1958, she married Alan Fountain of Remus and they made their home in Mecosta where they raised their family. Jan was a bus driver for the...
 Virgil Dale Loomis - March 7, 1932 - November 20, 2010 Virgil Dale Loomis, age 78, of Weidman passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at CMCH in Mt. Pleasant. He was born on March 7, 1932 in Sherman City, MI to Emmorey and Jenny (Miller) Loomis. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Virgil was a member of the Weidman VFW Post. He made a hobby of farming and enjoyed fishing. Virgil was a generous man whose door was always open. Virgil is survived by eight children,...
 William S. Rozier - November 28, 1925 - November 15, 2010 William S. Rozier age 84 of Big Rapids went home to his Lord on Monday, November 15, 2010. He was born November 28, 1925 in St. Paul’s Township, Robeson County, North Carolina. William spent his childhood in North Carolina and moved to Flint Michigan to take a job at the Chevrolet manufacturing plant. He worked until being drafted into the United States Army, serving honorably during the Korean War. Following the service he returned to Chevrolet and on October 11, 1958 William...
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 John Jay Williams - December 16, 1922 - November 13, 2010 John “Jay” Williams, age 87 of Reed City, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was born December 16, 1922 in Sandusky, Ohio the son of Bernie and Jennie (Anderson) Williams. A lifelong resident of this area, Jay graduated from Barryton High School in 1941. He married Jeri Goodnoe on March 1, 1942. Jay sailed on the Great Lakes for the next three years and then entered the United States Navy; he was honorably discharged after serving during World War II. Following the...
 Marlene J. Luce (March 17, 1933 - November 7, 2010) Marlene J. “Maude” Luce, age 77 of Big Rapids, formerly of Paris, MI, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010. She was born March 17, 1933 in Grant Township, Mecosta County, the only daughter of Floyd and Beatrice (Hamilton) Gilbert. Marlene graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1951. She married Clifford Luce and they moved to Grand Rapids where they raised their family. In 1972 Marlene moved back to Paris. Marlene was known by many area residents through her job as a...
 Sandra L. Perkins (October 2, 1945 - November 2, 2010)
Sandra L. Perkins, age 65 of Morley, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at her home. She was born October 2, 1945 on her grandfather’s farm near Evart, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Watson) Strecker.
Sandra was a lifelong resident of Morley. She worked for Wolverine World Wide for over 20 years and later at Lear Corporation in Walker until her retirement in 2008. Sandra loved to garden, work in her yard and read.
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Betty L. Near (November 3, 1938 - April 10, 2010)
Betty L. Near, age 71 of Morley, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born at home on November 3, 1938 near Grand Rapids the daughter of William and Ada (DeZeeuw) Reickard.
Betty is survived by her loving husband, Ken Near of Morley; 2 sons; Bill (Cheryl) Harris of Big Rapids, Brian (Amy) Near of Morley; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister Erma (John) Norman of...
Barbara J. Doke (June 18, 1935 - April 7, 2010)
Barbara J. Doke age 74, of Barryton passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Gratiot Medical Center in Alma. On June 18, 1935, Barbara was born in Detroit, MI to John and Hazel (Nass) Johnson. She has faithfully served on the Village of Barryton board for several years. Barbara is survived by her loving husband William R. Doke Jr., of Barryton, beloved children; Pam (Robert) Lucas and Paul (Jan) Doke both of Fenton, four grandson Jason (Melissa) Lucas, Justin...
 Eleanor London Sterling (August 4, 1923 - April 7, 2010)
Eleanor London Sterling, age 86 of Big Rapids passed away Wednesday, April 07, 2010 in Big Rapids. She was born August 4, 1923 In Mecosta County to Warren and Opal (Warner) Adams. She was an auxiliary member of Big Rapids Am Vets Post #1941, Big Rapids American Legion Post #98, and Big Rapids Eagles Aerie #2535.
Eleanor is survived by her 5 children, Linda (Jim) Showers of Rodney, Karen (Bruce) Cocklin of Big Rapids, Patricia Drews and Al of Rogers Heights,...
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 John R. DeGear (March 26, 1935 - April 7, 2010)
John R. DeGear, age 75 of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010. He was born March 26, 1935 in Aetna Township, Mecosta County the son of Arthur and Daisy (Buchanan) DeGear. John began his working career as a lineman and then was made supervisor. He later was the business manager for Local #876 of the I.B.E.W. in Grand Rapids, retiring after 24 years at that position.
John was a life member of Peninsular Lodge #10 of the Free and Accepted Masons in...
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 Betty Elaine Crawford (August 18, 1920 - April 2, 2010)
Betty Elaine Crawford, age 89 of Big Rapids, went to be with her Lord Friday, April 2, 2010. She was born August 18, 1920 in Traverse City the daughter of the late Harry and Charlotte (Thies) Fouch. Betty graduated from Traverse High School. She married Charles Crawford in 1941. The couple lived in Traverse City until moving to Big Rapids in 1957. Betty was employed at Ferris State University until retiring as a counselor for the School of Allied...
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 Raymond L. Hall (October 26, 1926 - March 15, 2010)
Raymond L. Hall age 83 of Big Rapids, went home to be with his Lord and join his wife Helen on Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born October 26, 1926 in Detroit the son of Edmund and Louise (Deeks) Hall. Raymond was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Paul’s Campus Parish in Big Rapids and a life member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his...
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 Scott Alan Waite (February 18, 1960 - March 13, 2010)
Scott Alan Waite age 50, of Howard City, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the AFC home in Howard City. He was born on February 18, 1960 in Big Rapids to Henry and Agnes (Yarrington) Waite. He enjoyed fellowshipping with Grace Community Church in Howard City and was a music, movie and sports enthusiast. Scott is survived by: his father Henry A. Waite of Sand Lake, sister Gayle (Kenneth) Funk of St. Johns and their family; Jason (Teena) and...
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 Iola B. Cummings (August 15, 1918 - March 11, 2010)
Iola B. Cummings age 91 of Barryton went home to be with her Lord on March 11, 2010 at Cedar Crest AFC Home in Remus. She was born August 15, 1918 in Fork Twp., MI to Floyd and Anna Mae (Dempsey) VanSyckle. Iola graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1937 where she was a member of the choir, participated in school plays and was her junior class president. On October 15, 1938 she married Dale Cummings and they made their home in...
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Kristine Bergelin Andres (April 29, 1944 - March 9, 2010)
Kristine Bergelin Andres, 65, a lifetime resident of Big Rapids, died on March 9th, 2010, at home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Kristi was born on April 29th, 1944, in Washington D.C, to John O. and Helena Campbell Bergelin. She graduated from Big Rapids High school in 1962 at the top of her class and continued on to Duke University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. In 1967 Kristi...
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Edward E. Gilman (November 2, 1934 - March 7, 2010)
"You were a treasure and a blessing for all of us and will be dearly missed."
Edward E. Gilman, age 75 of Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 7, 2010. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Garfield Twp., Clare Co., MI to J.B. and Margaret (Phillips) Gilman. Ed graduated from Barryton Rural Agricultural High School in 1953 and enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1954. He was honorable discharged in 1958 and married Carolyn Bazaire of Lake on...
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 Helen (Leora) Townsen-Stone (September 30, 1917 - March 4, 2010)Helen “Leora” Townsend-Stone, 92, of Blanchard, MI passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Masonic Home in Alma. She was born on September 30, 1917, in Pittsburg, PA the only child of Milton and Mabel (Morphy) Curtis. She married Lawrence Townsend on December 25, 1934 in Ithaca, MI. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1988. Leora then married Donald Stone on July 20, 1989 and he preceded her in death in 1995. Leora was a life member of the...
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 Eino A. Leppiaho (February 27, 1925 - March 2, 2010)U.S. Veteran Eino A. Leppiaho, age 85 of Hersey, passed away Tuesday, March 02, 2010. He was born February 27, 1925 in Crystal Falls, MI the son of John and Hilma (Norback) Leppiaho. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air Force serving during World War II in the Asiatic – Pacific Theater. Eino was a member of American Legion Post #98 of Big Rapids and a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He was a mechanical engineer...
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Patria Mayoral (February 23, 1921 - March 2, 2010)Patria Mayoral, age 89 of White Cloud, passed away Tuesday, March 02, 2010. She was born February 23, 1921 in Yauco, Puerto Rico the daughter of Nicholas and Maria (Ramona) Fraticelli.She married Joaquin Mayoral on January 1, 1949 at the Ascension Church in New York City. They moved to Chicago to make their home and lived there for nearly 30 years. Patria was a devoted wife and mother; her family was the center of her life. She loved being a homemaker and will...
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 Norman E. Macey (June 12, 1918 - February 10, 2010)
Norman E. Macey, age 91 of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Marquette and Berkley, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010. He was born June 12, 1918 in Detroit, the son of Leo and Justine (Narkus) Macey. Norman was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He served as a Platoon Sergeant during World War II in the European Theater of Operations, with the 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division.
Norman married the former...
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James Roger VanAtten (April 15, 1936 - February 8, 2010)
James Roger VanAtten, 73, of Stanwood, passed away, Monday, Feb. 8th, 2010. He was born in Alma, MI April. 15, 1936, the son of James and Alma (Zinn) VanAtten. He graduated from St. Johns High School. Retired from the Dept. of Correction for the State of Michigan. He served in the US Army and was member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, history, fishing, and loved his cat Sammie. He was a wonderful husband,...
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 Violet (Marie) Croad (April 1, 1934 - February 7, 2010)
Violet “Marie” Croad, age 75 of Barryton (Tubbs Lake) passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Missouri on April 1, 1934. Her family moved to Alma when she was a young woman. She met her husband to be Eugene D. Croad in Alma and they were married on May 9, 1953 in Middleton. Marie and Gene made their home and raised their family in Greenville until making their cottage on Tubbs Lake their permanent home in...
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Kenneth L. Kelley September 16, 1942 - February 14, 2011
Kenneth James Young - July 5, 1947 - Jan, 24, 2011
Caleb Joseph Ruppert - May 6, 1998 - Jan, 19, 2011
Harold Ralph Harrington November 17, 1908 - January 14, 2011
Luella M. Jehnzen - March 18, 1917 - January 13, 2011
Patricia (Pat) Lyons - January 9, 1930 - January 6, 2011
William L. Engelman - November 1, 1925 - December 28, 2010
Ernest (Butch) Powell - September 1, 1943 - December 27, 2010
Theresa "Jane" Shea May 10, 1934 - December 15, 2010
Airianna Grace Wixon - September 17, 2008 - December 6, 2010
Betty Ann Whitney Howard - July 8, 1929 - December 3, 2010