Michael Smigelski, 55 Posted Friday, July 10th, 2026 7:45am Michael Smigelski, age 55, passed away on June 20, 2026. Born on September 22, 1970, Michael was the son of Richard and Mary "Betsy" Smigelski. He was preceded in death by his father, Ric... Read More
Lucille Schiffer, 99 Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2026 4:30pm Surrounded by her loving family, Lucille Schiffer passed peacefully in her home on June 27, just shy of her 100th birthday. Lucille’s was a life well-lived - as a wife, mother, friend, tea... Read More
David William Ayriss Jr., 62 Posted Thursday, July 9th, 2026 10:00am 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
Carol Kay Knapp, 78 Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 2:00pm With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Kay Knapp, a beloved wife, mother, and caregiver, who entered her eternal rest on June 30, 2026, in Lakeview, Michigan. Born on June 24, 1948, in... Read More
Marie Kohn, 74 Posted Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 9:00am Marie Kohn, 74, of Morley, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born on December 23, 1951, in Howard City, the daughter of Orville and Della (Thumser) Carey. On November 6, 1971, she was ... Read More
Robert Layton Kinder, 51 Posted Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 3:30pm Robert Layton Kinder (Bub), age 51, of Lakeview, MI, passed away at his home on Saturday June 27th 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Rob was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 5, 1974, to pa... Read More
Ilene Malina, 70 Posted Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 8:00am Ilene “Lee” Malina, 70, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William and Evelyn (Finkel) Liberson Le... Read More
Lois May Dougall, 94 Posted Monday, July 6th, 2026 5:00pm Lois ‘Jackie’ May Dougall, (née Patton), age 94, died June 21, 2026, at The Orchards, a care facility in Big Rapids, Michigan. She was born in Corona, California on April 30, 1932. ... Read More
Amanda "Mandy" Chapman, 91 Posted Monday, July 6th, 2026 9:06am Amanda "Mandy" Chapman (née Forrester) returned to the earth on June 20, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on December 11, 1934, in Coleman, Michigan, to Margaret and Harry Forrest... Read More
Jody Lee Gibbons, 52 Posted Sunday, July 5th, 2026 8:15am Jody Lee Gibbons, 52, of Stanton, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his mother’s home, surrounded by family. Born January 13, 1974, to parents Phillip and Kathy (Bennett) Gibbons, Jody ... Read More
Velma A. Seaman, 95 Posted Saturday, July 4th, 2026 6:30am Velma A. Seaman, 95, of Big Rapids, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born on July 3, 1930, at her family home in Home Township, Newaygo County, one of ten children born to the Rev. Arth... Read More
Donal "Jim" James Dwyer IV, 76 Posted Friday, July 3rd, 2026 2:50pm Donal "Jim" James Dwyer IV, 76, of Reed City, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2026. Born on February 27, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to... Read More
Ronald Ray Fuller, 63 Posted Friday, July 3rd, 2026 7:30am Ronald Ray Fuller, 63, of Rogers Heights, passed away Monday June 22, 2026. Ron was born October 12, 1962, the son of Eber and Sarah Fuller. He owned the Heights Garage in Rogers Heights and loved ... Read More
Sharon Carol Hines, 77 Posted Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 3:10pm Sharon Carol Hines, age 77 of Reed City, MI, passed away quietly at her residence on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born February 12, 1949, in Trout Lake, MI, to George R and Marjorie May (Beaudoin... Read More
Robert S. Bianchi, 70 Posted Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 9:00am Robert S. Bianchi, 70, of Big Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1955, in Grand Rapids, the son of Romulus and Janice (Tolly) Bianchi. Rob was proud of his It... Read More
Jeanette Lorraine Wick, 94 Posted Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 1:50pm Jeanette Lorraine Wick, age 94 of Evart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ,with her husband at her side, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Jeanette was born in Ferndale, on February 10,... Read More
John Ernest Proctor III, 72 Posted Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 7:50am John Ernest Proctor III, age 72 of Evart, MI, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026, at the Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. He is survived by his wife; two children and their f... Read More
Michael Stilin, 71 Posted Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 4:45pm Michael Stilin, age 71 of Evart, formerly of Thompsonville/Cadillac, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at home with loved ones, Billie and Roberta, at his side. Michael was born on March 18, 195... Read More
Marie Elizabeth Decator, 79 Posted Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 6:00am Marie Elizabeth Decator, 79, of Haslett, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 19, 2026, after a short illness. Marie lived a life defined by love, generosity, creativity, and devoti... Read More
Ronald Francis Stack, 85 Posted Monday, June 29th, 2026 3:45pm Ronald Francis Stack, 85, of Blanchard formerly of Holly, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with his family near his side. Ron was born on April 17, 1941, in Holly, Michigan, to parents Arthur T.... Read More
Carol D. Logic, 76 Posted Monday, June 29th, 2026 8:30am On June 11, 2026 Carol D. Logic took her final breath and had the satisfaction of knowing she could now be at rest with husband, Jerry, who she has missed since his passing on November 17, 2022. Carol... Read More
Kurt Daniel Knapp, 70 Posted Sunday, June 28th, 2026 10:05am Kurt Daniel Knapp, age 70, of Amble, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by his closest family at his daughter’s home in Reed City. Kurt was born on January 17, 1956,... Read More
Thomas Harvey Beebe, 80 Posted Saturday, June 27th, 2026 11:00am Thomas Harvey Beebe passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at home. He was born on February 26, 1949 in Reed City, Michigan to William Thomas Beebe Sr. and Margaret Louise (Kelley) Beebe.... Read More
Suzanne Deelynn Major, 71 Posted Friday, June 26th, 2026 7:50am Suzanne Deelynn Major, 71, of Reed City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was attended by the Hospice care team after a r... Read More
Lauren VanAlstine, 33 Posted Thursday, June 25th, 2026 9:45am Lauren KayLeen Marie VanAlstine, 33, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1992, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Timothy and Pamela (McGuire) VanAlstine. ... Read More
Kevin McNeilly, 66 Posted Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 8:00am Kevin McNeilly, 66, of Sears, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 21, 1959, in Lakeview, the son of Eldon and Kay (Jones) McNeilly. Kevin gre... Read More
Richard Gibbons, 77 Posted Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 3:35pm Richard Gibbons, 77, of Reed City, Michigan, passed away after a life filled with service, adventure, friendship, and love. Born on September 10, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Richard was the son of ... Read More
Brenda Lee Vasicek, 77 Posted Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 8:00am Brenda Lee Vasicek (1949-2026) passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2026, surrounded by family after a long battle with multiple strokes and dementia. Brenda was a wife, mother, grandmothe... Read More
Melissa Jean Stein, 61 Posted Monday, June 22nd, 2026 5:00pm Melissa Jean Stein passed away, at home in Sears, MI, unexpectedly from known health complications, on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Melissa was 61. Melissa was born on August 3, 1964 in Reed City, Mich... Read More
Gerald Denslow, 80 Posted Monday, June 22nd, 2026 8:00am Not every barn is just a barn and not every farmer is just a farmer. If you’ve ever been on the back roads in Sylvan Township, Osceola County, MI you have most likely seen the big red barn with ... Read More