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Robert William Katzenbach

Robert William Katzenbach

Sep 24, 2019

Dynamic, daring, and determined, Robert "Robbie" William Katzenbach lived each moment to the fullest. Both wise and funny, Robbie possessed a gift for lighting the hearts of others. A person who felt deeply, Robbie was naturally empathetic and very loving. He loved to make people laugh, especially those who were hurting, and he never hesitated to put others first....

Marilyn "Mickey" Sheldon

Marilyn "Mickey" Sheldon

Sep 15, 2019

Marilyn "Mickey" Ann Sheldon, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 17, 1932 to Dan & Ethelyn (Anderson) Nielsen and married Eugene Sheldon on February 10, 1954. Mickey was a graduate of Muskegon High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing. She had been employed as a Registered Nurse for...

Kenneth Chester Kolberg

Kenneth Chester Kolberg

Sep 15, 2019

With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Kenneth Chester Kolberg lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He worked hard, but he took the time to enjoy life along the way. It was easy to see that Ken was married to the love...

Joyce Mcfadden

Joyce Mcfadden

Sep 15, 2019

Ms. Joyce Thora McFadden, age 90, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born in Oakland, CA on March 20, 1929 to Theodore & Blanche (Fields) Olsen and married Lawrence McFadden on March 17, 1946. Ms. McFadden had been employed as a Factory worker for Heyboer Transformers for over 15 years. Joyce was a member of St. Patrick's...

Lindy Louann Czarniak

Lindy Louann Czarniak

Sep 13, 2019

Czarniak, Baby Lindy LouAnn Grand Haven, Michigan Our precious daughter, Lindy LouAnn Czarniak, was still born September 13, 2019 at 6:37 AM, 3 pounds 15.5 ounces and 15.5 inches. SURVIVORS She leaves behind her Parents, Jeremy & Polly Czarniak; Grandparents, Edward & Laura Czarniak, JoAnn & James "Garth" Purdy, Paul & Kimberly Brandt; Great Grandparents, James & Judith DeWitt,...

Ricky Wayne Hartken

Ricky Wayne Hartken

Sep 13, 2019

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Karen Fay Payne

Karen Fay Payne

Sep 10, 2019

Karen (Hosler) Payne, age 61 passed away September 10, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born December 30, 1957 to her parents Russ and Maxine Hosler. Graduated a Muskegon Big Red in 1976. Karen worked at Howmet for over 25 years, later did house cleaning "Karen the Cleaner" She loved going to the Casino's and being with family...

James Laird

James Laird

Sep 9, 2019

Mr. James Joseph Laird, age 79, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved to do on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 20, 1939 to Galen & Henrietta (Fortenbacher) Laird. He married the former Carol Schultz and then married Janice Mabrey Wisniewski. Mr. Laird had been owner/operator at Laird Heating and Cooling. James...

Coleen "Coke" Marie Christiansen

Coleen "Coke" Marie Christiansen

Sep 8, 2019

Mrs. Coleen "Coke" Marie Christiansen, age 88, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born in Eldridge, MO on February 27, 1931 to Elvis & Nellie (Berry) Wilson and married Raymond Christiansen on May 1, 1948. Mrs. Christiansen was very active at Connection Point Church, formerly The Lake Community Church of the Nazarene. Coleen liked to do yard...

Shirley Mcgarey

Shirley Mcgarey

Sep 7, 2019

Shirley Ann McGarey (Robson) age 77 of Muskegon Michigan passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019 after ending her year long battle with cancer. Shirley was born to the parents of Robert and Sigrid Robson on February 8, 1942 in Grand Rapids Michigan. She grew up in Muskegon & graduated from Muskegon Heights High School . She married her...

Shirley Ann Mcgarey

Shirley Ann Mcgarey

Sep 7, 2019

Shirley Ann McGarey (Robson) age 77 of Muskegon Michigan passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019 after ending her year long battle with cancer. Shirley was born to the parents of Robert and Sigrid Robson on February 8, 1942 in Grand Rapids Michigan. She grew up in Muskegon & graduated from Muskegon Heights High School . She married her...

Alvin Jay Wassink

Alvin Jay Wassink

Sep 6, 2019

Mr. Alvin Jay Wassink, age 90, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. He was born in Holland, MI on November 12, 1928 to George & Jennie (Zuidema) Wassink. Alvin worked in human resources at GE for over 40 years before retiring. SERVICE Private family services will be held. MEMORIAL: A hospice of your choice. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave...

Carol Short

Carol Short

Sep 5, 2019

Short, Ms Carol Gertrude Twin Lake, Michigan Ms Carol Gertrude Short, age 81, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 25, 1937 to William & Ione (Griffin) Stanley. Carol graduated from Fremont High School and had worked as a cook at YMCA Camp Pinewood, helped at Fremont Schools cafeteria and other local...

Sharon Alice Olding

Sharon Alice Olding

Sep 3, 2019

Ms. Sharon Alice Olding, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 19, 1939 to Jesse & Jean (Guy) England. Ms. Olding was a graduate of North Muskegon High School, enjoyed the beach, sunshine and had a love for dogs. SURVIVORS Daughters, Carri (Thomas) Jewell of Florida, Kelly Olding, Kriss (Paul)...

Mary Jane Rockey

Mary Jane Rockey

Aug 29, 2019

Ms. Mary Jane Rockey, age 61, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 28, 1958 to Alfred & Lorna (Luce) Fetters. Ms. Rockey had been employed as a Bindery Worker for Dana Printing Company & retired from Foremost Graphics. Mary enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, traveling and most of all, she loved nature....

Isabelle Hilt

Isabelle Hilt

Aug 25, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at her home on White Lake. Belle was born in Ludington, Michigan on September 6, 1939, to Burley and Esther (Heglund) Boertman. The family moved to Muskegon in 1945 where she began school at Mona Lake Elementary. It was later at Central Junior High...

Kenneth Baldwin

Kenneth Baldwin

Aug 20, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Joseph Baldwin, age 98, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 2, 1920, to Ward & Ida (Boehm) Baldwin and served his country in the US Navy during World War II as a pilot. He married the former Delores Kelley on September 4, 1982. Mr. Baldwin had been employed as...

Dawn Margaret Nietering

Dawn Margaret Nietering

Aug 19, 2019

Dawn Margaret Nietering (Pemberton), age 52, of Nunica, Michigan passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at home with loved ones, ending her battle with cancer. Dawn was born to parents James and Ellen Pemberton on September 11, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up one of six children and attended high school at West Ottawa High School. She married...

Catherine Bradley

Catherine Bradley

Aug 18, 2019

Mrs. Catherine Ann Bradley, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 28, 1952 to Richard & Bernita (Cline) Drummond and graduated from Fruitport Schools. She married DuWayne Bradley on March 18, 1972. Mrs. Bradley had been employed at Dicks Butcher Shop, the Deli at Punches and later, retired from DeBoer...

Rene' Sundquist

Rene' Sundquist

Aug 15, 2019

Rene' Marie Sundquist passed away Thursday afternoon, August 15, 2019. Rene' was born in Alma, Michigan on December, 17, 1947 to Duane C. Sartor & Marjorie Jean Olson Sartor. Rene' graduated from Alma High School and received her Master's degree in school psychology from Western Michigan University. She was employed by public schools in Monroe, Michigan & Orchard View...

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