Rodney – Joy Dawn Lake, 71, of Rodney, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids, surrounded by her family.
Joy was born December 22, 1936, near Morley, the daughter of Chester Lyle and Cleo (Coe) Higley, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in [...]
Big Rapids – G. June Bloomquist, 89, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids.
She was born May 1, 1919, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Maurice and Jessie (Jeltema) Bloomquist, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1937.
Following graduation, June worked for the [...]
Big Rapids – Emma M. Corbett, 92, of Jenison, formerly of Big Rapids, passed on to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from her earthly residence.
She was born May 22, 1916, in Paris, the daughter of James and Edith (Morlan) Davidson, and lived most of her life in Big Rapids and Grand Rapids, [...]
Big Rapids – Richard G. Moore, 68, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his residence.
He was born April 18, 1940, in Big Rapids, the son of Harry D. and Clara Belle (Turk) Moore, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958.
From 1963-1965, Dick served with the United States [...]
Lakeview – Carol T. Rutledge, 94, of Lakeview, passed away Saturday June 14, 2008, at Michigan Masonic Home in Alma.
She was born July 31, 1913, in Lakeview, the daughter of Herman and Sadie (Hubbard), and raised near Indianapolis, Indiana.
Her aspiration of being a teacher led her to attend Indiana State College in Hanover, [...]
Cedar Springs – Helen M. Lusby, 91, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Big Rapids, went to be with her Lord; Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Metron of Cedar Springs.
She was born June 3, 1917, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Whallen) Babcock, moved to the Reed City area as a child, and lived [...]
Big Rapids–Michael T. Vallade, 58, of Big Rapids, passed away at his residence in Green Township.
He was born January 31, 1950, in Wyandotte, the son of Charles and Colleen (Carroll) Vallade.
Michael was wounded while serving his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he returned to the area, and [...]
Stanwood – Thomas E. Tashey, 95, of Canadian Lakes, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, at his residence.
He was born November 14, 1912, in Elgin, IL, the son of Ernest and Margaret (Campbell) Tashey, and grew up on the east side of Detroit. A watchmaker by trade, Tom owned and operated M. Tashey & Sons [...]