Mrs. Barbara Jean Blakeman, age 77, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 26, 1941 to Eugene & Olga (Ladvienka) Hudson and married William Blakeman on July 10, 1964. Mrs. Blakeman had been employed as the Assistant Program Director at the Muskegon Regional Center for 23 years until retiring in 1991. Barbara...
Pauline C. Thiel, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018. She was born May 3, 1924 in Muskegon, MI to Clyde A. & Emily (Hurd) Burrington. She was a Muskegon resident all of her life. Pauline received her education from Muskegon Public Schools and was a member of the class of 1941. As a young teenager, while...
Charles "Chuck" H. Beak Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on December 26th, 2018 in Muskegon, Michigan. Chuck was born on February 6th, 1943 in Fremont Michigan to his parents, Percy and Henrietta Beak & his foster parents, Jack and Naomi Misner. He Served his country in the United States Marines...
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Charles Daniell was a blessing in the lives of so many around him. He worked hard, but he took the time to enjoy life along the way. Phil experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer,...
Mrs. Dolores Jean Millis, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. She was born in Grandville, MI on October 22, 1939 to Lloyd & Ida (Rillema) Darrow and married Leonard Millis on January 14, 1956. Mrs. Millis held various jobs as a cashier throughout her life as well as being a self-employed house cleaner. Dolores enjoyed making rugs,...
Lawrence "Larry" Kowalski, age 94, died peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1924 in Muskegon, Michigan to Bert & Louise Kowalski. Lawrence was married to Genevieve Inglat Kowalski who preceded him in death in 1980. He remarried Anne Wozney in 1984. She also preceded him in death in...
Mrs. Daniella L. Zintek, age 93, of Grand Haven went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2018 at Hospice of North Ottawa with loved ones by her side. She was born October 23, 1925, in Zagreb, Croatia to Benjamin and Regina Bec. During World War II, Daniella was an interpreter for UNRRA in Germany where...
Mrs. Virginia (Gini) Frances Kaines, age 89, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 16, 1929 to Henry & Anna (Poff) Soderstrom and married the love of her life Warren Kaines on April 30, 1960. Mrs. Kaines worked at Kaines Mfg. until 1974. After the passing of her husband in 1975, Gini...
Gary Richard Hoekenga, age 88, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 11, 1930 to Garrett & Esther (Bergren) Hoekenga and married the former Mary Jane (Jacob) Hoekenga on May 11, 1951. Mr. Hoekenga worked as a pattern maker at Anderson Pattern until retiring in 1993. Gary attended Westwood Reformed Church, enjoyed...
Mrs Ruth Emily Lutz, age 82, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born in Eastmanville, MI on April 10, 1936 to Gerrit & Anna (Kooiman) Scharphorn and married Harold Lutz on December 14, 1957. Mrs Lutz had worked in the produce department at Shop Rite Grocery Store in Allendale for many years. Ruth was a member of...
Mrs. June Marie Duell, age 72, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in Hart, MI on July 19, 1946 to Raymond & Esther (Skinner) VanNett and married Albert Duell on September 22, 2018. Mrs. Duell had worked at various restaurants until retiring. June was a member of New Era Reformed Church and enjoyed crocheting and knitting....
Myers, Candy 54 of Muskegon, MI passed away December 20, 2018 at Mercy hospital after fighting years of illness. She was born December 23, 1963 to Howard and Juanita Myers. Her childhood was spent in Grant going to Grant schools, later she lived in Ravenna, Hardy Dam, and finally Muskegon. She was proceeded in death by her father Howard...
Mrs. Jean Evelyn Vandenberg, age 92, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in Dolton, IL on July 13, 1926 to Ralph & Sophie (Boomsma) Dykstra and married Frederick H. Vandenberg on May 4, 1949. Mrs. Vandenberg had been employed as a Registered Nurse for Hackley Hospital until retiring. Jean was a member of Unity Reformed Church...
Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Nottage, age 52, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 19, 1966 to Robert & Linda (Mills) Smyth and married Arthur Nottage in 1998. Mrs. Nottage had been a local Attorney. Jennifer was a member of the Muskegon Yacht Club, Eaton Bar Association and State Bar of Michigan. SURVIVORS...
With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Leslie Johnson lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was a hardworking man of honor who gave everything his all. A loving husband and father, Les treasured each and every moment spent with his loved...