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...
Diane Lindberg
Jun 29, 2017
Diane passed away peacefully on June 29th, after a long journey with cancer, at the age of 73. She is survived by her two sons, Rob (Melissa) and Rich along with her four grandchildren, Gabrielle, Christopher, Amelia, and Donovan. She was preceded in death by Alan (March 8, 1991), her husband of 25 years, and her parents Robert and...
Pauline Miletich-Wiszynski
Jun 28, 2017
For Pauline Miletich-Wiszynski, there was no greater joy than the love of family. From tough beginnings, Pauline was thankful for much and was exceedingly grateful for the opportunities afforded her during her lifetime. Devoted to her faith, Pauline was a loving example who taught her children well. She never required or asked for much, and she was just as...
Ethel Louise Young
Jun 28, 2017
Mrs. Ethel Louise "Weezie" Young, age 94, was born Louise Olsen on July 10, 1922, and passed away from this world into the arms of her loving Savior on June 28, 2017, at her home in Roosevelt Park. A lifelong resident of Muskegon, Louise married the love of her life, Henry W. Young, DDS, and worked with him as...
Katherine L. Tanner
Jun 26, 2017
Mrs. Katherine Laurel Tanner, age 88, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 10, 1929 to Loris & LaVerne (Powers) Mendham. Ms. Tanner had been employed as a nurse's aide for Newaygo County Medical Facility for 21 years until retiring. Katherine lived in Zephyrhills for several years until coming back to Whitehall...
Julia E. Twining
Jun 24, 2017
Reflecting on the life of Julia Twining, words such as faithful, loving, thoughtful and courageous come to mind. She lived her life selflessly putting others first. Very independent and confident, she never let her illness define her. She leaves behind a rich legacy of living each day to the fullest and not spending a single day with regret. Her...
Steven M. Bollenbach
Jun 21, 2017
Mr. Steven Michael Bollenbach, age 65, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 4, 1952 to Mike & Bettie (Kemperman) Bollenbach and married Sharon Bartschi on August 6, 1988. Steven achieved many different medals and standings for wrestling both in high school as well as in college. He qualified for the 1975...
Rhonda Bowyer
Jun 21, 2017
Loving, patient, and kind, Rhonda Ruth Bowyer lived a life rich in family. A woman who enthusiastically embraced each moment life gifted her, Rhondas warm heart and gentle spirit touched, moved and inspired all who were blessed to know her. Rhonda created beauty and joy wherever she was and in so doing was a powerful source of hope and...
