Ben H. Weaver

Stanwood – Ben H. Weaver, 80, of Stanwood, passed away Monday, January 7, 2008, at his residence.
He was born June 15, 1927, in Holmes County, Ohio, the son of Harry and Melinda (Kaufman) Weaver, and moved to Stanwood in 1992.  A member of the Old-Order Amish, Ben was a carpenter and woodworking craftsman.
He was preceded [...]

John H. Pozniak

Big Rapids - John H. Pozniak, 81, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Trillium Woods in Byron Center.
John was born in March 8, 1926, in Virginia, MN, the son of Benjamin and Pearl (Reshel) Pozniak.  He served in the US Army Air Corp with duties in radar operation, and following his [...]

Michelle R. Morse

Big Rapids – Michelle R. Morse, 50, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008, in Big Rapids.
She was born August 18, 1957, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Richard and Patricia (O’Brian) Spayde.  In 1979, she married Steven R. Morse, and moved to Mecosta County where she had lived since.
Michelle is survived by [...]

Dr. Walter C. Betts

Big Rapids – Dr. Walter C. Betts, 55, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids.
He was born February 29, 1952, in Greenville, Ohio, the son of Walter and Annabelle (Motter) Betts, and graduated from Greenville Senior High School in 1970.  In 1977, Walt graduated from The [...]

Betty J. Healey

Big Rapids – Betty J. Healey, known and loved by all as Nana, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, December 31, 2007, at her residence.
She was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, but was not the “Show Me” type.  Nana always showed us the virtues of love, peace, patience, and kindness.  She was a [...]