Raymond Henry Walsworth
Jun 20, 2017
Mr. Raymond Henry Walsworth, age 89, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 19, 1927 to Henry & Elda (Smith) Walsworth and served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He married the former Marva Parker on April 30, 1949. Mr. Walsworth had been employed as a machinist for...
Edgar O. Collins
Jun 16, 2017
Mr. Edgar Collins, 76, of Muskegon, passed away Friday June 16, 2017. Edgar was born July 20, 1940 to Ora & Jessie (DeWitt) Collins, in Muskegon. Survived by; wife Peggy; 1 sister and 2 brothers; 4 daughters, Janice, Susan, Sheryl, and Lori; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. A private gathering for family and friends will be held in August...
Jacob "Ray" Meyers
Jun 15, 2017
Meyers, Mr. Jacob R. "Ray" Muskegon Mr. Jacob R. "Ray" Meyers, age 83, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 8, 1934 to Edward & Violet (Blackmer) Meyers and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War on the USS Wisconsin BB64. Mr. Meyers had been employed at CWC...
Robert Slager Sr.
Jun 14, 2017
Mr. Robert Slager Sr., age 91, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 16, 1925 to Peter & Mabel (Caswell) Slager and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II in the Atlantic Ocean, convoy duty and then the Pacific Ocean. He married the former Elaine Nuismer on August 28, 1946...
Marion Mckelvey
Jun 10, 2017
Mrs. Marion Irene McKelvey, age 107, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was born in Petoskey, Michigan on December 22, 1909 to Clarence & Della (Mumen) Shupp and married Frank McKelvey. Mrs. McKelvey had been employed as a Secretary for McKelvey Texaco fuel & oil. Marion enjoyed sewing, arts & crafts but most importantly, she loved her family....
Gerald "Jerry" Miller
Jun 8, 2017
Mr. Gerald Lee Miller , age 69, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 10, 1947 to Jewel & Goldie Miller and married the former Bonnie Jepsen on August 15, 2009. Mr. Miller had been employed as a Machinist for Hayes-Lamire for 12 years until retiring. Jerry loved spending time at their...
Nancy Lee Jarles
Jun 3, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Lee Jarles, age 68, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 23, 1948 to Max & Evangeline (Denman) CarLson and married Leonard Jarles on November 7, 1964. Mrs. Jarles had been employed at Honeywell for over 30 years until retiring. Nancy enjoyed square dancing, cleaning, cards, board games, cooking and...
Donald E. Ladegast
Jun 3, 2017
Mr. Donald Edward Ladegast, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born in Hart, Michigan on August 2, 1934 and married the former Judith Steinman on September 9, 1972. Mr. Ladegast had been employed as a HiLo Driver for Campbell's for 33 years until retiring. Donald enjoyed dirt track racing, NASCAR, fishing and going to the...
Ferne G. Jarka
Jun 1, 2017
Mrs. Ferne Ghita Jarka, age 84, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 24, 1932 to Paul & Harriet (Kiefer) Hornauer and married Herbert Jarka on January 27, 1952 and then after his passing she married Dale "Gene" Cutler. Mrs. Jarka had been employed as a clerk for The Secretary of State...
Christian H Horton
May 31, 2017
Mr. Christian Henry Horton, age 73, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 18, 1944 to Maxwell & Luella (Veihl) Horton and married the former Rose Ann Stuberg on January 4, 1963. Mr. Horton had been self employed working at auctions and as a bar tender at Nino's & The Patio. Chris...
Carole J Vanderwall
May 30, 2017
All who knew Carole VanderWall would agree that she was an incredibly positive person no matter the circumstance. She was fun, loved her church and family, could make a game out of anything and never complained. She had the amazing ability to make the ordinary extraordinary and memorable for her children and grandchildren. Although life was not without struggles...
Theodore Stein Ii
May 29, 2017
Stein II , Mr. Theodore Vernon North Muskegon Mr. Theodore Vernon Stein II , age 74, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. He was born in South Haven, Michigan on December 24, 1942 to Theodore & Oralee (Zook) Stein. Mr. Stein had been self-employed as an artist, musician & pianist. Theodore enjoyed long distance cycling, drawing & playing the...
Patricia Ann "Patty" Erickson
May 27, 2017
Mrs. Patricia Ann Erickson, age 68, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 6, 1948 to William & Peggy (Lofton) Burns. Mrs. Erickson had been employed at Kent Products, Erickson Electric & Spectra Products for years. Patricia loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and dogs. She enjoyed playing cards and Backgammon....
Chester Luders
May 26, 2017
Mr. Chester Gustave Luders , age 98, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 21, 1919 to Gustave & Florence (Mowery) Luders. Mr. Luders served in the U.S. Air Force where he served in multiple theatres to include: World War II, Korea, China & Africa. After serving his country, Mr. Luders worked...
Janice M Wood
May 25, 2017
Janice Marie Wood passed on May 25,2017. Born in Muskegon, MI February 8,1942 to Thelma (Wainwright) and Vern Wood. Janice was a hard worker and a loyal friend. A very special thanks to the staff at Golden Years Faculty who loved and cared so deeply for Janice these last 3 years. SURVIVORS Nephews, Don, Chris, Jon, Richard, Matt; brother...
Eldora R Hudson
May 24, 2017
Mrs. Eldora Ruth Doddie Hudson passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Mich., April 3, 1929, to Fred and Helen (Kimball) Williams; and married Jack F. Hudson on August 23, 1947. She and Jack raised five sons together by modeling faith in God, commitment to family and compassion for others....
Richard Lee Semelbauer
May 23, 2017
Richard Lee Semelbauer age 85 passed Tuesday in his home. He grew up and lived his life in Muskegon, served in the Navy during the Korean War. He retired from American Coil Spring as a machinist. A very hard worker, he built 5 homes for his family while working full time. He was an avid pool player, motorcyclist, hunter...
Malcolm M. Garland
May 22, 2017
Mr. Malcolm Max Garland, age 84, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born in Amagon, Arkansas on July 3, 1932 to Walter & Mamie (Weber) Garland. Mr. Garland had worked for Grand Haven Screw Products for 50 years until retiring. Malcolm enjoyed fishing, hunting and skeet shooting. SURVIVORS Children, Barbara Dexter of FL & DeWayne (Laura) Garland...
Clarence "Barney" Johnson
May 19, 2017
Mr. Clarence Ronald "Barney" Johnson , age 90, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 8, 1926 to Roy & Fern (Miller) Johnson and served his country in the US Navy Seabees during World War II. He married the former Aletha Meridith on September 18, 1948. Mr. Johnson had been employed...
Anne R. English
May 18, 2017
Mrs. Anne Rita English, age 77, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born in Bay Port, Michigan on March 8, 1940 to Frank & Odelia (Wittman) Eisengruber. Mrs. English had been employed as an adult education teacher for various school districts until retiring. Anne was a member of Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation. She was very active in...
