Renee Ann Preston, 66 Posted Thursday, July 30th, 2026 4:45pm Renee Ann Preston, beloved, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Evart, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 66. Renee was born in Flint, MI on April 14, 1960 to Clark and... Read More
Garold M. McGowan, 75 Posted Thursday, July 30th, 2026 11:00am Garold M. McGowan, age 75, of Six Lakes, passed away at his home on July 19, 2026. “Gar” as he was known, was born on November 2, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan, to Howard and Zelma (Meirndorf... Read More
David Thomas Sherman, 72 Posted Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 4:00pm David Thomas Sherman, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and proud Air Force veteran, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on November 20, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michiga... Read More
Breann Brooke Metcalf, 33 Posted Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 8:00am It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Breann Brooke Metcalf, age 33, of Edmore, Michigan, who left us far too soon on July 17, 2026. Born on April 16th, 1993, B... Read More
Gary William Baker, 83 Posted Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 3:30pm Gary William Baker, age 83, of Canadian Lakes, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. Born on July 15, 1943, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Gary was the son of Andrew and Eileen Baker. He was a ... Read More
David Wayne Crispen, 70 Posted Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 10:00am David Wayne Crispen, age 70, of Blanchard, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, with his dear friend, Sam, by his side. David was born on December 17, 1955, to Donald and Daisy Crispe... Read More
Darlene Dawn Hahn, 83 Posted Monday, July 27th, 2026 2:00pm Unified in our love for her, we, her sons and daughters, announce that Darlene Dawn Hahn broke free from her earthly bonds on Sunday, July 19, 2026, joining the love of her life, Charles Kenneth &ldqu... Read More
June Bernice Burt, 95 Posted Monday, July 27th, 2026 9:00am June Bernice (Ensing) Burt, age 95, passed away on July 10th, 2026, at Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living in Lakeview. She was the daughter of William and Winifred (Timmer) Ensing. She was born in Grand... Read More
Hunter Christopher Torpey, 27 Posted Sunday, July 26th, 2026 9:20am Hunter Christopher Torpey of Winn, MI. Unexpectedly passed July 10, 2026, at the age of 27. He was born April 19,1999 the son of Chris and Renee Torpey. Hunter graduated from Shepherd High S... Read More
David Lee Pettit, 69 Posted Saturday, July 25th, 2026 4:35pm David Lee Pettit, 69, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his home. He was born February 7, 1957, in Big Rapids, the son of Harold Sr. and Florence (Thomas) Pettit. ... Read More
Dorothy Ann Buikema, 85 Posted Saturday, July 25th, 2026 7:30am Dorothy Ann Buikema, 85 of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026. She was born July 2, 1941. Dorothy is survived by her sons, David (Michelle) and Brian (Sherry) Buikema; grandchildre... Read More
Terry Lee Parker, 47 Posted Friday, July 24th, 2026 4:25pm Terry Lee Parker, 47, of Stanwood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital. Terry was born on April 20, 1979, in Big Rapids, the son of John and W... Read More
James Clyde Zimmerman, 67 Posted Friday, July 24th, 2026 8:10am James “Jim” Clyde Zimmerman, 67, a lifelong resident of Edmore, sadly passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Jim was born on May 7,1959, to Clyde and Joan (Houts) Zimmerman. He attended scho... Read More
Richard Walter Guzal, 77 Posted Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 5:10pm It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Walter "Dick" Guzal, age 77, of Remus, Michigan, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Dick was born on Marc... Read More
Renee Rohloff, 72 Posted Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 9:30am Renee "Langell" Rohloff, 72, of Chippewa Lake, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1953, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Virginia Langell, owners of the Sweet... Read More
Edward "Tex" Powley, 73 Posted Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 3:35pm Edward Joseph “Tex” Powley, 73, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Ed was born April 1, 1953, in Laurel, Maryland, the son of Donald and Maxin... Read More
Danny L. Cook, 76 Posted Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 9:00am Danny L. Cook, 76, of Barryton, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born on June 28, 1950, in Edmore, the son of Lawrence Cook and Ruth Daily. On April 25, 1980, he was united in marriage... Read More
Rex Allen Forbes, 73 Posted Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 4:15pm Rex Allen Forbes, 73 of Evart, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 25, 2026. Rex was born in Reed City, MI on November 15, 1953 to Allen and Ethel (Vanderhoef) Forbes. Rex graduated from Evart Hi... Read More
David Heemstra, 78 Posted Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 7:05am Mr. David Heemstra, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at home in Reed City, MI. David was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to, the late, Charles and Bessie (DeVivo) Heem... Read More
Linda Marcella Luce, 83 Posted Monday, July 20th, 2026 5:00pm Linda Marcella Luce, 83, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at The Brook in Big Rapids. Linda was born on March 13, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Carl a... Read More
Michael K. Bowring, 93 Posted Monday, July 20th, 2026 9:30am Michael K. Bowring passed away at The Orchards of Big Rapids on July 8, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1962. He leaves behind several caregivers at The Orchards who will miss him dearly. Nobo... Read More
Victor Allen Britton, 72 Posted Sunday, July 19th, 2026 2:30pm Victor Allen Britton, a beloved family man and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on August 19, 1953, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Victor grew up with a spirit f... Read More
Richard Otto Blankstrom Jr., 83 Posted Sunday, July 19th, 2026 10:00am Richard Otto Blankstrom Jr., age 83, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Richard was born on June 26, 1943, to Richard and V... Read More
Steven Ray Harris, 74 Posted Saturday, July 18th, 2026 2:00pm Steven Ray Harris, 74, of Elmira, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was born, January 18, 1952, and raised in Fremont, MI, the son of Raymond and Jearline (Eva... Read More
Paula Jean Fralick, 69 Posted Saturday, July 18th, 2026 8:05am Paula Jean Fralick, 69, of Charlevoix passed away peacefully at her home on July 6th surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Paula was born on June 17, 1957 to William and Phyllis Robinson in De... Read More
May Lilie Woods, 83 Posted Friday, July 17th, 2026 5:00pm May Lilie Woods of Chase, MI passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 83 on Monday, July 6, 2026. Lilie, as she was known to most, was born on August 4, 1942, to parents Gladys (Batchelder)... Read More
Violet Marie Brisboy, 88 Posted Friday, July 17th, 2026 4:00pm Violet Marie Brisboy, age 88, of Blanchard, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on July 5, 2026. Born on July 31, 1937, in Remus, Michigan, Viole... Read More
David William Ayriss Jr., 62 Posted Friday, July 17th, 2026 9:00am David William Ayriss Jr., 62, passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born in Grand Rapids on February 21, 1964 to David William Ayriss Sr. and Ruth Ann (Blawkamp) Ayriss. The great outdoors was Dave... Read More
Joyce Irene Platz, 95 Posted Thursday, July 16th, 2026 7:00pm Joyce Irene Platz beloved and treasured, mother grandmother, great & great-great grandmother, Aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Wexford Senior Care Cent... Read More
Bobby Sexton, 84 Posted Thursday, July 16th, 2026 3:45pm It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bobby Sexton, who left us peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on June 18, 1942, Bobby was a man of simple joys and profound love.... Read More