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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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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