John Lyle Lunsted's Obituary
Big Rapids - John Lyle Lunsted, 67, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at Mission Point of Big Rapids. John joined his Father in Heaven, as a result of complications from Parkinson's.
He was born September 22, 1953 in Detroit, the son of Lyle and Delphine (Kutschka) Lunsted. John lived in St. Clair Shores before moving with his family to Stanwood, MI in 1967, and graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1971. He later settled in Big Rapids, working as a driver for Dial A Ride, clerking at Kmart, then as a custodian at Ferris State University.
John enjoyed his family, the company of his many nieces and nephews, family events, and especially homemade meals and deserts from his Mom and sister. He also enjoyed collecting lighthouses and Coca-Cola memorabilia, as well as doting on his many pets. John is and always will be remembered for his caring nature, thoughtfulness to others, and his humor.
He is survived by his twin brother Jim Lunsted of Novi, MI, younger brothers, Mark (Debbie) Lunsted of Big Rapids, and Charles (Suzanne) Lunsted of Cedar Springs; his sister Mary (Ken) Main of Big Rapids; niece Katy (Fred) Hair of S. Carolina; and 4 nephews, Tom Lunsted of S. Carolina, Mike Lunsted of Stanwood, Jeff (Sherrill) Lunsted of Howard City, and Matt Main of Big Rapids.
A Celebration of John's life will be announced at a later date. He will be laid to rest next to his parents in Pine Plains Cemetery in Colfax Township. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Angels of Action P.O. Box 1020, Big Rapids, MI 49307, in support of providing children in Mecosta County with food. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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