Obituaries

Sunday, November 8th, 2026 7:00am

Marie Weygandt, 89

Marie Louise Weygandt, 89, of Pewamo, MI, formerly of Big Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, at Sparrow Carson City Hospital. She was born September 21, 1937, in Washington, D....

Saturday, November 7th, 2026 3:00pm

Evelyn Taylor, 95

Evelyn Irene Taylor, of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, formerly of Blanchard, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 29, 2026. Evelyn was born on May 18, 1931, in Clare,...

Saturday, November 7th, 2026 2:45pm

Esther Wellman, 92

Esther Katherine Wellman, 92 of Big Rapids passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on January 17, 1934, to Nelson Pennington and Louise Lumbert, in Pewamo, Mi...

Friday, November 6th, 2026 2:50pm

Kathie Ann Little, 70

Kathie Ann Little passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28, 2026, at the age of 70, following a courageous battle with heart disease. Kathie was a loving wife, mother, grandmot...

Friday, November 6th, 2026 7:45am

William Duncanson Sr., 97

William James Duncanson Sr., passed away on October 28, 2026 in his home surrounded by family. Bill was born in Louisville, KY on August 4, 1929 to his parents, William F. and Evelyn M. Duncanson. He ...

Thursday, November 5th, 2026 4:45pm

Robert Kleeves, 59

Robert “Rob” Kleeves, 59, of Chase, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, surrounded by his children. Rob was born on July 24, 1967, in Holland,...

Thursday, November 5th, 2026 8:40am

Dean E. Hyder, 70

Dean E. Hyder, a beloved father, brother, uncle and friend passed away on October 26, 2026 in Big Rapids, Michigan. Dean was born on January 23, 1956, in Lakeview, Michigan to Donald and Bonnie Hyder....

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 4:30pm

Margaret Swarts, 80

Margaret Ann “Marty” Swarts, age 80, of Six Lakes, passed away on October 25, 2026, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on...

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 10:20am

Nelda Stratz, 91

Nelda Stratz, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 91. Nelda was born on June 11, 1935, in a log cabin in Remus, Michigan...

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 3:00pm

Teresa Mason, 78

Teresa (Terry) Jean Mason, age 78, of Remus, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, with her beloved husband by her side. She was born on September 7, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan, to Lyl...

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 9:00am

Jeffrey Johnson, 42

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Jeffrey Van Johnson, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Jeff was born on Tuesday, Aug...

Monday, November 2nd, 2026 3:00pm

Nancy Hamelund, 74,

Nancy Ann Hamelund, age 74, beloved wife of David, passed away on October 26, 2026, following a courageous battle with vascular dementia at the Comfort Home in Reed City, Michigan. She was born on ...

Monday, November 2nd, 2026 9:00am

Gordon F. Mattzela, 76

Gordon (Matt) F. Mattzela moved on from this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Gordon was born in Reed City on February 27, 1950, the 13th of 14 children. He grew ...

Sunday, November 1st, 2026 4:00pm

George Francis Scarbrough, 85

George Francis Scarbrough, 85, of Reed City passed away October 5, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan to George and Frances (Swartz)Scarbrough August 12, 1941...

Sunday, November 1st, 2026 7:45am

Olga Elizabeth Wargo, 100

Olga Elizabeth Wargo, age 100, of Stanwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, at The Comfort Home in Reed City. Olga was born on September 22, 1926, in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, to ...

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 3:00pm

Dennis Joseph Defever, 89

Dennis Joseph Defever, of Remus, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old. Dennis was born on...

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 3:00pm

Michele Anne Killian, 71

Michele Anne Killian passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 19, 2026. Michele was born on February 12, 1955, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Michael and Estelle Pilla...

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 9:25am

Dora Eversole, 61

Dora Eversole, 61, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was born October 16, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Irene (Stanley) Charobee. Dora ...

Friday, October 30th, 2026 4:00pm

Patty Smith, 82

Patty “Mimi” Fay Smith, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her residence in Hersey, MI. Patty was born on May 11, 1944, in Clintwood, Virginia, to Delcie ...

Friday, October 30th, 2026 3:00pm

Katrina Lindsay, 62

Katrina Marie Lindsay, 62, of Barryton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1964, to Clinton and Barbara Friar. Katrina worked hard throughout her life ...

Friday, October 30th, 2026 10:10am

Thrasilla Emiliana Renne, 100

Thrasilla “Tressie” Emiliana Renne, 100, of Big Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1926, in Cadillac, Michigan, the daughter of Be...

Thursday, October 29th, 2026 6:00pm

Robert Charles Johnson, 95

Robert Charles Johnson, 95, of Stanwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, at The Brook of Big Rapids. He was born September 11, 1931, in Big Rapids, the son of Gunnard and Charlo...

Thursday, October 29th, 2026 1:00pm

Bonnie Lynn Wernette, 81

Bonnie Lynn Wernette, 45 “she wishes,” 81, of Mecosta, Michigan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 12, 2026. Born on July 28, 1945, in Austin, Texas, to Harvey ...

Thursday, October 29th, 2026 7:30am

Maxine Rusnell, 83

Maxine Stimpert Rusnell, 83, of Pinellas Park, Florida, formerly of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on October 9, 2026. Maxine was born on August 3, 1943, in Edmore, Michigan, to Willard and Beul...

Thursday, October 29th, 2026 5:00am

Norma Jean Robinson, 92

Norma Jean Robinson, formerly of Luther, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Reed City. She was 92. She was born June 29, 1934, the daughter of Clarence and Leah (Bentley) ...

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 7:00pm

Cynthia Lynne VanderVlugt, 74

Cynthia Lynne (Whaley) VanderVlugt, age 74 of Chase, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born March 14, 1952, in Cadillac, Michigan to Kenneth and Donna (Emmons) Whaley. ...

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 4:00pm

Harold Alan Davy, 59

Harold Alan Davy, 59, of Rodney, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with his family by his side after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Harold was born April 9, 1967, in Ann Arbo...

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 11:30am

Darcie Marie Raglin, 55

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darcie Marie Raglin, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who left us on October 8, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on May 1...

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 8:30am

Erick Tracy Doke Sr., 64

Erick Tracy Doke Sr. of Big Rapids, 64, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born on December 10, 1961 in Chicago, IL, to Lorenzo and Aleatha Doke, Erick spent many years with DTE, where he was...

Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 4:00pm

David Sutherland Galbraith, 76

David Sutherland Galbraith, 76, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1950, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Martin and Judith ...

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