Father, grandfather, friend, and accomplished builder, Larry David Christiansen passed away peacefully after a 20-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis on July 12, 2018. Unique in all that he did, he was known to those closest to him as LDC. He was born on March 23, 1943 to H. Lawrence Christiansen and M. Jane VanGorder. He spent his childhood in...
Ms. Jean Ann Jay, age 70, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 27, 1947 to William & Mildred (Smith) Barnoske. Jean enjoyed helping the elderly and put up holiday decorations at her apartment complex. She was always crafty and made some beautiful things. SURVIVORS Children, Lainie (Terry) Brinkley, Douglas (Susan) Lockhart;...
Kathryn aged 65, of Muskegon went to her heavenly home Wednesday July 11, 2018 after a brave struggle for three months with her final illness. She was the daughter of Bob and Doris Hansen of Norton Shores. Kathryn was a fun loving person of many talents. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to friends and family....
Mrs. Mary Gertrude Schneider, age 87, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 17, 1931 to Clifford & Mary (Zinn) Olson and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1949. Mary worked at Pitkins Popcorn Stand, Goody Goody, Davis Bakery, Panzl's Grocery and the Playhouse Theatre until she married Harold Schneider on June...
Mr. James Alan Custer, age 72, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born in Washington DC, on October 29, 1945 to Orvin & Nellie (Peters) Wade. Later he was adopted by James Elgan Custer when he & Nell were married in 1955. Mr. Custer had served 20 years in the US Army retiring as a corpsman. Jim...
Brian Charles Welch, born on March 8, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Janice Elaine (Gilbert) Welch and the late James Charles Welch, passed away at age 50 on July 7, 2018 in Muskegon, Michigan after a long struggle with Lyme Disease & Multiple Sclerosis. One of his favorite interests was photography. He worked in Computer Technology. Brian is...
America Linda Contreras, age 52, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. She was born in Laredo, Texas on April 17, 1966 to Jose & Teodora (Trevino) Adame. America had been employed as a store and restaurant manager and was a member of Oak Crest Church of God. She was loved and appreciated by her Oak Crest family. Her beautiful...
Christopher Hines, a life-long resident of Muskegon Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on July 5th 2018. Chris is survived by his father; Thomas Hines (Hattie Hines), his children; Brendan Hines, Briana Hines and Kaylee Hines; his sisters Jennifer Hines and Brandy Klootwyk (Kevin Klootwyk); his step-brother Brian Ketchum and step-sister Kristy Ketchum; his niece Natalie Klootwyk ; his nephews; Dylan...
Mrs. Carolyn Elizabeth McElroy, age 89, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born in Lapeer, Michigan on January 7, 1929 to Carroll & Mary (Ferguson) Seelye and married William McElroy on August 23, 1950. Mrs. McElroy had been employed as a Medical Transcriptionist for Bronson Methodist Hospital while also being a preacher's wife. Carolyn was a member...
Vicky Lynn Bennett (Thomas), aged 71, of Muskegon passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018. She is survived by daughter Jillynn Bennett of Las Vegas; brother Rob Thomas of Coopersville; brother Rick Thomas of Marne; ex-husband and father of child Dennis Bennett of Nunica; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Warren Thomas; her...
Mr. Martin Richard Woodring, age 47, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 17, 1971 to Howard & Sandra (Mansfield) Woodring and graduated form Oakridge High School in 1989. Mr. Woodring had been employed as a Machinist for Parago for years. Martin was a former member of Central Lutheran and enjoyed fishing,...