Caroline "Mac" Howe
Dec 7, 2017
Caroline "Mac" Howe passed away on December 7, 2017 surrounded by her family, friends, and cats. Mac graduated from Butterworth Nursing School in 1954 and worked as an RN for over 45 years. Known to many as the Mini Medic, she spent her life caring for others. She will be fondly remembered for her Spring Lake Homecoming Tailgate Parties,...
Robert E. Klukos
Dec 6, 2017
Mr. Robert Edward Klukos, age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on July 5, 1934 to Anton & Ruth (Vanek) Klukos and served his country in the US Marines during the Korean War. Mr. Klukos had been employed as a Mechanical Engineer for United Designers Inc. for 35 years until retiring....
Barbara J Smith
Dec 5, 2017
Ms. Barbara Jean Smith, age 65, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 10, 1952 to Robert & Joyce (O'Brien) Smith. Ms. Smith had been employed at Muskegon General Hospital in the Medical Records department for years until retiring. Barbara was also a certified Peer Support Specialist at Recovery Cooperative of Muskegon....
Charles R. Zalsman Sr.
Nov 29, 2017
Mr. Charles Richard Zalsman Sr., age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on August 21, 1947 to Major & Gertrude (Prior) Zalsman and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married the former Christine Roseboom on July 7, 1966. Mr. Zalsman had been employed as an...
Jerry R Kamerling
Nov 29, 2017
Mr. Jerry Ray Kamerling, age 74, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Holland, Michigan on November 9, 1943 and was raised by Joe & Ruth (Boerman) Roberts. Jerry served his country in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion. He married the former Rose VerHulst on March...
Edith Kemp
Nov 27, 2017
Mrs. Edith Jean Kemp, age 92, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on May 9, 1925, to William & Bertha (Vanderlaan) Rollenhagen and married John Kemp on May 28, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2004. Edith was an administrative assistant at Continental Motors during WW2 and then was a bookkeeper for...
Ardith A Wallace
Nov 27, 2017
Mrs. Ardith Ann Wallace, age 87, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan on September 29, 1930 to Clayton & Zada (Woodhall) McDonald and married Hugh Wallace on June 20, 1958. Mrs. Wallace had been employed as a Paraprofessional at Wesley School for 26 years until retiring in 1990. Ardith was a...
Ronald Hermance
Nov 26, 2017
Mr. Ronald Keith Hermance, age 68, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 28, 1949 to Noel & Lillian (Parrish) Hermance and married the former Sharon Kay Petrie on October 9, 1971. Mr. Hermance served as a specialist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had been employed as...
Penny D. Hanks Habetler
Nov 25, 2017
Mrs. Penny Dee Hanks Habetler, age 65, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 20, 1952 to Milburn & Joan (Gurzynski) Hanks and married Michael Habetler on December 4, 1970. Mrs. Habetler had been employed as a youth center director for years and also worked in sales at Fox Jewelry, JCPenney and...
Michael Funnell
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. Michael Ross Funnell , age 25, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 26, 1992 to Garfield & Cynthia (Woodard) Funnell. Mr. Funnel had been employed as a Roofer for Helferich Construction over the last 2 years. Michael truly enjoyed nature, hunting, fishing, bonfires & two tracking. SURVIVORS Parents, Garfield &...
Joseph L Szymas
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Joseph Louis Szymas, age 89, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on September 28, 1928 to Joseph & Lena (Crouse) Szymas and graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1948. Mr. Szymas retired as a Supervisor for Story & Clark Piano Factory after 17 years. Joseph was a member of St....
Jefferey A Johnson
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Jefferey Allen Johnson , age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 9, 1981 and went to Whitehall High School. Mr. Johnson had been employed as a cook at Waters Edge, Bear Lake Tavern and 750 Grill, and more recently a construction worker and roofer. He enjoyed hunting,...
Kay Chappel
Nov 19, 2017
Mrs. Kay Frances Chappel, age 65, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Niles, Michigan on December 31, 1951 to Alphonzo & Julia (Lee) Jordan. Ms. Chappel had been employed for the Muskegon County Sheriff Department as a Floor Guard and in Dispatch. She was a member and also an usher at House of Judah, taught...
Evelyn "Ebbie" F. Kerr
Nov 18, 2017
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Evelyn Kerr was a blessing to everyone she met. She loved being a mother and took her roles as both a wife and mother to heart, but she just might have argued that becoming a grandmother was her most precious...
Robert Zettell
Nov 16, 2017
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Robert Zettell was a hardworking man who was the sort of person others knew they could count on. He was deeply devoted to doing things the right way and always conducted himself in a gracious and ethical way. It was...
Jean M. Gallup
Nov 12, 2017
There was no one quite like Jean Gallup. A remarkable woman, Jeans beautiful smile and gracious heart could light up a room. A true blessing in the lives around her, Jeans positive nature and loving heart added much to those who came to know and love her. Born and raised in the lakeshore city of Muskegon, Michigan, Jean Marie...
Sidney J. Holwerda
Nov 8, 2017
Mr. Sidney John Holwerda, age 95, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 28, 1922 to Andrew & Rena (Vander Nall) Holwerda Sr. and served his country in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. He married the former Barbara Bennett on March 18, 1946. Mr. Holwerda had been...
Misty B Ashley
Nov 8, 2017
Mrs. Misty Bea Ashley, age 55, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 4, 1962 to Raymond & Doris (Short) Fay and married Jeffrey Ashley on March 31, 1995. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. SURVIVORS Husband, Jeff; daughter, Jennifer Rae Ashley Townsend; 1 grandchild; sisters, Kay &...
