Big Rapids – Henry C. Johnston, 65, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008, at his residence.
He was born February 26, 1943, in Jackson, and moved to Big Rapids in 1958. Following his graduation from Big Rapids High School, he served with the Michigan National Guard.
Henry joined the Mecosta County Sheriff’s [...]
Big Rapids – Michael John Mayville, 51, of St. Louis, formerly of Big Rapids, died sudden and unexpectedly Friday, July, 25, 2008, at Mecosta County Medical Center in Big Rapids.
He was born November 22, 1956, in Big Rapids, the son of Tom and Marilyn (Syring) Mayville, and graduated from St. Louis High School in [...]
Big Rapids – LaVonne L. Shepherd, 79, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids.
She was born April 22, 1929, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Stephens) Leggett, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1947.
LaVonne lived in Big Rapids her entire [...]
Big Rapids – Leona M. Raffel, 89, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Metron of Big Rapids.
She was born June 3, 1919, near Morley, the daughter of August and Helena (Mathison) Arndt. Following her graduation from Morley High School, Leona attended the State College of Beauty Culture in Grand Rapids, [...]
Chippewa Lake – Barbara A. Hanson, 63, of Chippewa Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids.
She was born November 4, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Michael and Ann (Koller) Sperr.
On May 23, 1981, she married Dean Hanson, and the couple moved to Chippewa Lake [...]
Big Rapids – Vernon A. Osborn, 83, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at his residence.
He was born March 12, 1925, in Ionia, the son of Charles and Edith (Way) Osborn, and grew up in Mecosta, where his parents both served as Postmasters. During World War II, Vern served with the [...]
Florida – Eric Bobby Ray Morris, 26, of Brandon, FL., formally of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Brandon Regional Hospital in Florida.
He was born March 31, 1982, in Canon City, CO., the son of Dale and Vicki (Rustemeyer) Morris.
Eric always had a cheerful nature, a generous spirit, and [...]