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Bette Ann Dekker
Oct 5, 2019
Ms. Bette Ann Dekker, age 76, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 4, 1943 to Archie & Elizabeth (Wiersma) Dekker. Ms. Dekker liked her purse jewelry, enjoyed coloring books and the color red. SURVIVORS Brother, Gerald (Delores) Dekker; many nieces, nephews; great nieces & nephews; great-great nieces & nephews. She was...
Joyce Arlene Eitniear
Oct 5, 2019
Joyce Arlene Eitniear age 81 passed away on October 05, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family. Joyce was born March 07, 1938 to Bert & Irene (Wilson) Visscher in Muskegon, MI. Joyce worked at Mills Manufacturing for many years and retired from Meijers. Her hobbies included spending time with family, traveling, gardening and...
Joyce Isabelle Hite
Oct 4, 2019
Mrs. Joyce Isabelle Hite, age 74, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Fremont, MI on June 6, 1945 to LeRoy & Geneva (Bromley) Host and married Bruce Hite on December 8, 2001. Mrs. Hite had been employed as a Bus Driver for 32 years at Muskegon Public Schools until retiring. Joyce enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting...
Gregory Allan Anderson
Sep 30, 2019
Anderson, Mr. Gregory Allan North Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Gregory Allan Anderson, age 66, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 5, 1953 to Fredrick & Marjorie (Norman) Anderson. Although Greg suffered from Cerebral Palsy he lived a full life, longer than anyone expected. He was cared for at home until he was...
Donna Arends
Sep 29, 2019
Donna Arends, age 84, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 21, 1935 to Russell & Margie (Dobb) Parker. She had been employed at ATCO Flex for over 25 years. Donna was a prior bowler who also liked knitting afghans & scrubbies. She enjoyed playing bingo, going on trips to the casino,...
Frederick Boswell
Sep 28, 2019
Mr. Frederick Alan Boswell, age 59, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on October 24, 1959 to Kenneth & Doris (Sauers) Boswell. Frederick enjoyed playing poker with his friends, yard work projects & loved helping people out with his many handyman skills. SURVIVORS Son, Rick Boswell; grandson, Mason Boswell; brothers, Kenneth Boswell...
Mary Ann Claeys
Sep 27, 2019
Mrs. Mary Ann Claeys, age 79, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born in St. John's, NL on November 3, 1939 to Allan & Mary (Greene) McManus and married Robert J. Claeys on April 23, 1960. Mrs. Claeys loved to cook, enjoyed reading, church activities and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. SURVIVORS Sons, Al...
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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