Big Rapids - Richard John Hosking, “Jack,” 89, long-time resident of Iron Mountain and currently of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, August 21st at Metron of Big Rapids.
Jack was born on September 10, 1919 in Iron Mountain, the son of Richard H. and Priscilla (Knight) Hosking, and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1937.
During [...]
Big Rapids- Timothy S. Misenar, Age 39 of Big Rapids passed away Wednesday, October 21 2009. He was born May 5, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan. Tim is survived by his loving family who will always remember their “Teddy Bear”; parents Burm and Jean Misenar of Big Rapids, brothers Steve of Big Rapids and Eric (Kristen) [...]
Big Rapids –“Farmer Fike” (Doyle LeRoy Fike), crossed over to the Big Farm up yonder on Saturday, October 24, at the age of 88 years.
His brothers and sisters and many friends preceded him. Dottie, his wife of almost 60 years, went ahead in 2002. All are gathered now in a grand celebration and reunion in [...]
Big Rapids –William J. Cassidy, 43,passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 24, 2009 at his home in Evart. He was born April 19, 1966 in Big Rapids, the son of Oliver “Andy” and Bessie (Kelley) Cassidy.
Surviving are 13 brothers and sisters, Albert (Betty) Cassidy of Big Rapids, Harry (Carol) Cassidy of Manton/Lansing, Margaret (Steve) Tietsort of [...]
Big Rapids –Vivian Elizabeth Hankes, Hamilton nee Stoner, Age 91years and 11 months of Big Rapids, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2009.
She was born in Aurora, Illinois on November 22, 1917, the seventh child of Marvin and Edith Stoner. She was preceded in death by both parents, husbands Harry Aloysious Hankes [...]
Big Rapids – Marie C. Poole, 96, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Metron of Big Rapids.
She was born October 24, 1913, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Alexander “Ike” and Edith (Willette) Dilyard, and lived in the area her entire life. Marie was the last of the Dilyard family that [...]
Big Rapids - Charles R. “Dick” Beadle, 81, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009 at his residence.
He was born December 13, 1927 in Hastings, the son of Lyle and Hattie (Brogan) Beadle, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. Having served for two years in the U.S. Navy, Dick enrolled [...]
Reed City - Ardena R. Nelson, 71, of Reed City passed away Thursday October 15, at her home.
She is survived three daughters, Dawn (Tim) Higley of Hersey, Lorie (Darin) Kohl , and Melinda Nelson of Reed City, seven grand children , 4 great grand children. Also surviving are four brothers and one sister plus several [...]
Big Rapids – Allen L. Brown, 74, of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009, at his residence.
He was born November 16, 1934, in Big Rapids, the son of Arthur and Emma (Bender) Brown, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1953. For many years, Allen worked for the City of Big Rapids [...]
Big Rapids –Judy Kay Brutchak, 62, of Big Rapids, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids.
She was born July 2, 1947, in Harrisburg, PA, the daughter of Norman and Betty (Martin) Gleim. In 1957, Judy moved with her family to the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids, and graduated [...]