Rebecca L Kozyra
Oct 15, 2017
Rebecca Louise Kozyra, age 61, passed away at home early Sunday morning, October 15, 2017. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 24, 1956 to James and Mary Lou (Heikkila) Mickelsen. She married Stanley Kozyra on April 25, 1981 in Southfield, Michigan. They moved to Grand Haven in 1987 with their two children, Jennifer and Erik. Rebecca was...
Margaret Croxton
Oct 14, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Catherine Croxton, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama on December 2, 1923 to John & Sammie (Wilkerson) Coker. Mrs. Croxton had been employed through life in cotton mills as a weaver, at GTE and Automatic Electric in customer service until retiring. SURVIVORS Daughters, Sherry (John) Miller of Muskegon MI,...
Paul Agrifoglio
Oct 12, 2017
Mr. Paul Francis Agrifoglio , age 91, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 9, 1926 to Ambrosio & Mary (Scalitta) Agrifoglio and married the former Susan Etchingham on March 3, 1951. Mr. Agrifoglio was a self-employed musician who owned his own music shop and later on worked at a musical warehouse....
Eva Ackerberg
Oct 11, 2017
Mrs. Eva Linnea Ackerberg, age 94, peacefully went home to her precious Savior surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born in Sycamore, Illinois on November 20, 1922 to Axel & Ida (Gustafson) Anderson and married Marvin Ackerberg on July 21, 1962. Mrs. Ackerberg spent her life as a Homemaker who cherished her time with...
Catherine A. "Kathy" Koetsier
Oct 11, 2017
Strong of heart, Kathy Koetsier was an example to all who knew and loved her. She carried herself with poise and grace, and her keen sense of fashion and style was a testament to Kathys eye for detail. Kathy lived fully and completely at every opportunity. She was just as gracious as she was kind, and with her ever...
Melvina Swieringa
Oct 10, 2017
Mrs. Melvina Agnes Swieringa, age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 1, 1940 to Walter & Mildred (LaFlame) Johnson and married Robert Swieringa on December 22, 1958. Mrs. Swieringa had worked at various furniture companies in Grand Rapids and was later employed as a Cook for Head Start for around...
Kenneth Makin
Oct 10, 2017
With a journey that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Kenneth Makin lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was a hardworking man who did whatever was needed to provide for the family he treasured most. A loving husband and dedicated father, Ken was thrilled...
Francess Wright
Oct 10, 2017
Mrs. Francess Elizabeth Wright, age 75, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 2, 1941 to Willard & Beatrice (King) Comeau and married Daniel Wright on September 5, 1959. Mrs. Wright had been employed as a payroll clerk for Muskegon Public Schools for over 20 years until retiring. Francess was a member...
Herman Snyder
Oct 9, 2017
Mr. Herman Snyder, age 96, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born in Allendale, Michigan on June 13, 1921 to William & May (Cook) Snyder and served his country in the US Coast Guard during World War II. He married the former Alberta Pierson on November 22, 1941. Mr. Snyder had been employed as a machinist for...
Patricia R. Van Zanten
Oct 9, 2017
Miss Patricia Ruth Van Zanten, age 69, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 25, 1948 to Robert & Annabelle (Zitka) Van Zanten. Patricia enjoyed going on trips, picnics, casinos, movies, birds, dogs, coloring, Big Band music, spending time with family and friends, going to sporting events and loved the Badger. SURVIVORS...
Joel Vanderwall
Oct 6, 2017
In John 14:6 Jesus tells us "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life". Joel M. VanderWall was a loving family-focused man who enjoyed sailing the waters of Lake Michigan. He valued serving others through local missions, counseling and mentoring many. Following a brief illness, Jesus welcomed Joel home on Friday, October 6, 2017. Mr. VanderWall's family...
William "Bill" Bishop
Oct 6, 2017
Mr. William "Bill" Bishop, age 83, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. He was born in Glass, Tennessee on March 3, 1934 to Henry & Thelma (Keith) Bishop. He served his country in the US Navy and married the former Barbara Bramer on February 7, 1953. Mr. Bishop had been employed at Westran Corp. for 44 years in Research...
Gwen Nichols
Oct 4, 2017
Mrs. Ethel Gwendolyn "Gwen" Nichols, age 78, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was born in Colquitt, Georgia on July 23, 1939 to Woodrow & Vera (Roberts) Sinquefield and married James Nichols on June 1, 1973. Mrs. Nichols had been employed as a Quality Inspector for Northern Fibre for 25 years until retiring. Ethel enjoyed quilting, cooking, casinos...
Dean Chapman
Oct 3, 2017
Mr. Dean Morris Chapman, age 97, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 20, 1920 to LeRoy & Rolla (Warren) Chapman and served his country in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater as an aid to General Morris. He married the former Shirley Poole on August 22,...
Brandon Joseph Whitaker
Oct 2, 2017
Mr. Brandon Joseph Whitaker, age 36, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 15, 1981 to John & Joyce (Nerli) Whitaker. Brandon graduated from Fruitport High School, enjoyed playing cards especially cribbage and surf fishing. SURVIVORS Father, John (Kristen) Whitaker; grandmother, Shirley Whitaker; brother, Ty (Heather) Whitaker; nieces, Payton & Hadley Whitaker;...
Michael D. Morris
Oct 1, 2017
Michael Dale Morris, Age 70, of Grand Haven passed away on Sunday October 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. Michael was preceded in death by his mother Marian (Shoemaker) Morris. Surviving are his children Tamara "Tammy" Pelfrey, Sherry (Robert) Minott, Michelle (Brian) Ellison, Lindsay O'Neal, Nicole Morris; grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Kameron, Ericka, Karis, Brennan, Chelsae, Ryan, Cory and Isabel;...
Evelyn M. Ogren
Sep 28, 2017
Evelyn Martina (Johnson) Ogren, 80, died Thursday, the 28th of September after a long illness. A longtime resident of Muskegon, Tina worked at Brunswick Corporation in the 1960s, SD Warren paper company in the 1970s and Plumbs Supermarket in the 1980s. During this time, she also raised seven children, cared for elderly relatives and developed a successful business as...
Kay E. Smack
Sep 28, 2017
Ms. Kay Elaine Smack, age 74, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 30, 1942 to Norris & Helen (Greb) Zimmerman and graduated from Muskegon High School and Western Michigan University with her degree in Education. Ms. Smack had been a teacher for Muskegon Public Schools teaching 1st and 2nd grades for...
Alice M Dekker
Sep 26, 2017
Mrs. Alice May Dekker, age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan on November 4, 1931 to Mark & Susan (Holland) Hatmaker and married Charles Dekker on May 23, 1953. Mrs. Dekker had been employed as a Dietary Aide for Mercy Hospital for 20 years until retiring. Alice was a member of Berean...
Ella M Karel
Sep 25, 2017
Mrs. Ella Marie Karel, age 87, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on May 20, 1930 to Orrin & Katie (Deephouse) Sheffield and married Claude Karel on August 18, 1949. Ella worked with her husband at Karel's Toys and Hobbies for over 30 years until the store closed. Then she worked as...
