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 &...
Karen A. Hodge
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Karen A. Hodge, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on May 20, 1935 to Harvey & Jennie (Wolters) Dunning and married Erwin "Bill" Hodge on October 23, 1959. Mrs. Hodge had been the secretary at United Methodist Church of the Dunes for 30 years until retiring. Karen was a member...
Jeffrey A. Baxter
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Jeffrey Aaron Baxter, age 38, died Monday, November 6, 2017. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on November 4, 1979 to Clarence Baxter & Nancy (Miller) Baxter. Mr. Baxter had been a construction worker for 4 Star Builders for years. Jeffrey attended Dalton Baptist Church and enjoyed life to the fullest, fishing, hunting and swimming. As a handyman...
Kent W "Pearl" Dushane
Nov 5, 2017
Mr. Kent William "Pearl" DuShane, age 47, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 31, 1970 to William & Betty (Kramer) DuShane. SURVIVORS Mother, Betty DuShane of Grand Haven; brother, Kirk DuShane of Alto; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends and caregivers. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Thomas R Costas
Nov 3, 2017
Mr. Thomas Rice Costas, age 72, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, surrounded by the love of his foster family, the King Family, of Rothbury. Tom was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23, 1945 to George & Jane (Lambert) Costas and honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A quiet man, Tom personified...
Helen Vulgaris
Oct 28, 2017
Mrs. Helen Vulgaris, age 102, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Columbus Ohio. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 28, 1915 to Perry & Sophia (Mays) Antonopulis and married Chris Vulgaris on January 26, 1936. Helen spent most of her life in Muskegon MI. She was a long time member of the Greek Orthodox Church where...
Robert Lescinsky
Oct 26, 2017
Mr. Robert Rudolph Lescinsky, age 80, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born in West Virginia on March 6, 1937 to Rudolph & Rose (Plichta) Lescinsky. Mr. Lescinsky had been employed for Kandu for years. Robert volunteered at the Fish Fry's at the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 668. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports, especially hockey....
John C Harris
Oct 18, 2017
Mr. John Clinton Harris, age 89, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 28, 1928 to John & Ruth (Clawson) Harris and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Harris had been a History Teacher for first for Central Junior High, Nelson and then Muskegon Muskegon High...
Irma C. Klont
Oct 16, 2017
Mrs. Irma C. Klont, age 95, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 21, 1922 to Giddeon & Karen (Paulson) Nelson and married Marshall Klont on March 20, 1942. Irma was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Klont had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, puzzles and...
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...
