Big Rapids – Deloris J. Gondeck, 86, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids.
She was born June 18, 1922, in Belding, the daughter of Albert and Nellie (Peck) Teachworth. In 1940, Deloris married Joseph Gondeck in Big Rapids, where the couple [...]
Big Rapids – George W. Weygandt, 75, of Rogers Heights, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.
He was born April 8, 1933, in Lake Odessa, the son of Arden and Faye (Sells) Weygandt. During the Korean Conflict, George served with the U.S. Army in Germany for 3 years [...]
Big Rapids – Marvin Harris, 66, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2009.
Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Mohnke Funeral Home.
Big Rapids – Sally Ann Lintemuth, 53, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at her residence, Thursday, February 19, 2009.
She was born April 22, 1955, in Stanwood, the daughter of Gerald and Reathel (Prim) Lintemuth, and lived in the area until moving to Wyoming in 1980.
Sally worked in the construction industry in Wyoming [...]
Big Rapids – Doris Ida Maneke, 65, of Santa Rosa, California, formerly of Rodney, Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009, at her residence in Santa Rosa.
She was born July 29, 1943, in Rodney, Michigan, the daughter of Albert K. and Ethel (Smith) Maneke, and graduated Valedictorian from Mecosta High School in 1961.
Following graduation, [...]
Big Rapids – Ruth E. (Lutjens) McCarty, 76, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, February 6, 2009, at Altercare of Big Rapids.
She was born January 19, 1933, in her family home in Green Township, the daughter of Parley and Della (Tanner) Ward, and lived in the area her entire life.
For many years, Ruth worked [...]
Big Rapids – Mary “Jean” Mondrella, 87, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at her residence.
She was born November 1, 1921, in Flint, the daughter of Joseph and Louisa (Wachter) Stratz, lived in Big Rapids most of her life, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1939.
Jean was a [...]
Big Rapids – Velma McWatters, 78, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Altercare of Big Rapids.
She was born November 30, 1930, in East Jordan, the daughter of Jesse E. and Stella (Walton) Trumpour.
Velma’s husband Edward McWatters preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Barbara Olstrom of Boyne City; [...]
Big Rapids – Elton J. LaFramboise, 87, of Canadian Lakes, formerly of Wayne County, went home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, January 30, 2009, at Mecosta County Medical Center.
He was long time resident of Wayne County, where he was employed as a tool and die maker for Republic Tool and Die [...]