Big Rapids – Patrick Charles “ Pat” Smith, 44, of Shippenville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Stanwood and Croton Hardy, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009, at his residence.
He was born May 16, 1964, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Charles J. Smith and Ardelle L. Gross, and graduated from the Newaygo High School in 1983.
After [...]
Big Rapids – Alroy Dean Hanson, 71, of Chippewa Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac.
Pending-A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Big Rapids – Merle T. Walker, 70, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, January 19, 2009, at Altercare of Big Rapids.
He was born September 26, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Morley and Alice (Bigger) Walker.
Merle is survived by 3 daughters, Sheryl (Paul) Sanger of Rodney, Teresa (Steve) Earl of Remus, and [...]
Big Rapids – Reathel Isabell “Ret” Connor, 83, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 12, 1925, in Reed City, the daughter of Ira and Rella (Donley) Prim. Ret was dedicated to her family and enjoyed family time with all of [...]
Big Rapids – Eva Jean “Pat” Murray, 88, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, January 12, 2009, at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids.
She was born August 21, 1920 in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Bernice (Millikan) Yergin.
Mrs. Murray arrived in Big Rapids in 1950, when her [...]
Big Rapids – Dean Kelley Weeks, 44, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009, at his residence in Green Township.
He was born September 30, 1964, in Big Rapids, the son of Dean R. and Margaret (Westrick) Weeks, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1982. In 1983, Dean earned his degree [...]