Elder Paul E. Penno Sr.
Jul 29, 2017
Elder Paul Eugene Penno Sr., age 99, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born in Watkins, Montana on July 19, 1918 to Edward & Emma (Pfannebecker) Penno and served his country in the US Army during World War II as a medic. He married the former Georgia Koester on January 11, 1941. Elder Penno had been a...
Thomas Chittenden
Jul 28, 2017
Mr. Thomas Chittenden, age 77, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on April 19, 1940 to William & Myrtle (Schuett) Chittenden and married Jacqueline Chittenden on June 17, 1961. Mr. Chittenden had been employed as a auto mechanic for Redeker Ford and various other places until retiring. Thomas was a member of...
Louis Max Smith
Jul 24, 2017
Louis Smith was a very loving husband and father. With an easy going personality, he made countless friends over the years, yet his greatest joy in life was his relationship with his family. A man of strong family values, he treasured traditional meal times, attending church on Sundays, and vacationing to their Stoney Lake cottage over the years. His...
Rita F. Sheehan
Jul 22, 2017
Mrs. Rita Florence Sheehan, age 86, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. She was born in Binghamton, New York on January 27, 1931 to Milton & Florence (Fredette) Duffy and married Joseph Sheehan on June 5, 1954. Mrs. Sheehan had been employed as a Teacher's Aide for North Muskegon Public Schools for a time while being a full time...
Dorothy L. Heaton Bluhm Vankrevelen
Jul 20, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Heaton Bluhm VanKrevelen, beloved aunt, age 103, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born in Ravenna (Slocum), Michigan on January 15, 1914 to Calvin & Alice (Webb) Heaton. Dorothy graduated from Muskegon High School in 1930 and attended the Muskegon School of Business (Baker College). Dorothy met Clyde W. Bluhm and married him on...
Geezhigate James Shalifoe
Jul 20, 2017
Mr. Geezhigate James Shalifoe, age 39, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 27, 1977 to James & Rebecca (Shalifoe) Raphael. Mr. Shalifoe had been a self employed Landscaper. SURVIVORS Mother, Rebecca (Philip) Wahr; children, Dominic Nakoda, Nodin & Sophia Shalifoe, Ayden Kneeshaw; granddaughter, Serenity Shalifoe. TEEPEE SERVICE Tuesday, July 25,...
Robert "Robb" G. Zoellmer
Jul 20, 2017
Humble, generous, and kind, Robert "Robb" G. Zoellmer lived his life in heart-centered service to others. Driven by an innate need to learn, grow, and help others to do the same, Robb was a gift to many. A devoted husband, father, teacher, and friend, Robbs zest for life and all of its gifts will long inspire the lives of...
Rodriguez Montez Burks
Jul 20, 2017
Mr. Rodriguez Montez Burks, age 23, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on August 16, 1993 to Roddrick Wilson & DeQuita Burks. Rodriguez was a student at Muskegon High School and loved to eat, especially Chinese food. He loved to sing, dance and listen to music and one of his favorite past...
Michael J. Wright
Jul 19, 2017
Mr. Michael J. Wright , age 45, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 18, 1971 to Daniel & Fran (Comeau) Wright. Mr. Wright had been employed as a teacher for Reeths Puffer Schools for years. Michael was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and carpentry. He was a loving family...
Kenneth V Leroux
Jul 19, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Vern LeRoux, age 73, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 31, 1944 to Francis & Myrtle LeRoux and married the former Merry Cannon on September 17, 2002. Mr. LeRoux had been employed as the Vice President of Sales for Harbor Steele for nearly 20 years...
Richard John Barrett Jr.
Jul 15, 2017
Richard John Barrett Jr., 72, lived in Hesperia, MI. Passed away on July 15th 2017 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids MI. He passed away from Stage 4 Esophageal Cancer. Richard was born in Muskegon on October 11th 1944. He was married to Jessie Barrett (Oliver) for almost 26 yrs. He was one of six children to Richard J....
Robert A. "Bob" Buboltz
Jul 13, 2017
Mr. Robert Alvin Buboltz, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on February 18, 1941 to Alvin and Helen (Petters) Buboltz. After his family moved to Milwaukee, he excelled in track and football and was the president of his class in high school. Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from...
Tommy D. Boone
Jul 10, 2017
Mr. Tommy David Boone, age 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017 after being stricken with a terminal illness. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 1, 1958 to Lawrence Boone Sr. & Melda Anderson. Mr. Boone had been employed as a carpenter and construction worker. Tommy is remembered by his family and friends for his...
Edith A. Deyoung
Jul 7, 2017
Ms. Edith Adair DeYoung, age 82, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. She was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on July 21, 1934 to Louis & Donna (Kerberski) Cross. Ms. DeYoung had been employed as a bartender for Little Brown Jug for years until retiring. Edith was known as the "The Queen of Fruitport" who enjoyed reading and watching...
Deborah L. Jenkins
Jul 5, 2017
Miss Deborah Louise Jenkins, age 59, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 20, 1957 to Mancil & Marjorie (Hancock) Jenkins and graduated from Fruitport High School. Miss Jenkins had been employed as a Patient Aide for Fountain View Assisted Living for years. Deborah was a member of Christian Life Center...
Diane Steverman
Jul 4, 2017
Ms. Diane Steverman, age 78, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 17, 1939 to Nathan & Gertrude (Oehrl) Griswold. Ms. Steverman had been employed as a draftsman for Rapid Design for 10 years. Diane was a very smart, witty and caring person who was the head matriarch. She designed and...
Barbara E Essenberg
Jul 2, 2017
Mrs. Barbara Essenberg, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 16, 1934 to Jack & Dorothy (Fisher) Brace and married Kenneth Essenberg on June 11, 1954. Mrs. Essenberg worked for Waddell and Reed Investments as a secretary for many years. Barb loved spending time at her cottage on...
Marjorie A. Papsdorf
Jul 2, 2017
Mrs. Marjorie Anne (Nedeau) Papsdorf, age 93, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Sun City, Arizona. She was born in Onarga, Illinois on December 30, 1923 to James & Lena (Clouser) Barritt and married Elden J. Nedeau on December 7, 1946. They were married 56 years. Besides raising their family, and running successful businesses in Muskegon, they visited...
Arlene D. Barry
Jul 1, 2017
Mrs. Arlene D. Barry, age 92, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. She was born in Stryker, Ohio on October 13, 1924 to Earl & Luella (Ehrmin) Peugeot and married Robert Barry on June 11, 1949. Mrs. Barry had been employed as a Music Teacher for Reeths Puffer Public Schools for over 30 years. Arlene was a member of...
Bertha M. Schmitt
Jun 30, 2017
Miss Bertha Magnalene Schmitt, age 99, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. She was born in Walkerville, Michigan on February 20, 1918 to David & Elizabeth (Buchelle) Schmitt and graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in teaching. Miss Schmitt had been employed as a teacher for Reeths Puffer Public Schools for 37 years until retiring. Bertha...