Norman Burns
Jan 10, 2017
Mr. Norman Walter Burns , age 78, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born on May 19, 1938 and married the former Marilyn Bushaw on December 21, 1963. Mr. Burns served his country in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne and later was employed as a Powerhouse Engineer for Campbell, Wyant & Cannon for 27 years until retiring...
Gloria Keil
Jan 10, 2017
Mrs. Gloria Jane Keil, age 86, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 9, 1930 to Ray & Madeline (Senecal) Rahrig and married Robert Keil on April 27, 1951. Mrs. Keil had been employed as a Secretary for Muskegon Community College for 18 years. Gloria was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Mildred Westphal
Jan 9, 2017
Mrs. Mildred Pearl Westphal, age 89, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 24, 1927 to Carl & Minnie (Moe) Hoyum and married Arnold Westphal on November 23, 1950. Mrs. Westphal had worked for Norge, Browne Morse & the Occidental Candy Shop before starting a family. SURVIVORS Sons, Jerry (Bernie) Westphal of...
Helen Watts
Jan 9, 2017
With quiet strength and an unending love for family, Helen Watts created a timeless legacy to be treasured. She may not have had the riches of some, but her heart overflowed with blessings. Helens greatest joy was found in those she loved while making precious memories along the way. Always a caring and giving woman to know and love,...
Edward "Ed" Mouw
Jan 7, 2017
Kindhearted, generous, and compassionate, Edward Mouw was a blessing in the lives of everyone he met. A man of faith, his life exemplified what it means to be the hands and feet of the Lord he loved. A loving and devoted family man, Ed cherished each and every moment he had to spend with his loved ones near. Although...
John Rams
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. John Henry Rams , age 87, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 2, 1929 to Henry & Mary (Bercik) Rams and married the former Barbara Thoma on August 24, 1957. Mr. Rams had been employed as a Pattern Maker for Lakey Foundry, Monarch Pattern and finally Paragon Pattern until retiring....
Julia Datres
Jan 5, 2017
Mrs. Julia Datres age 94 passed away January 5, 2017. She was born July 13, 1922 in Muskegon to Nicholas and Anna (Bundzeak) Elko. On April 19, 1947 was married to Ernest Datres. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1978. Julia was a homemaker and later worked and retired from the Henry Street K-Mart. She and her...
Gerald Costlow
Jan 1, 2017
Gerald Glenn "Jerry" Costlow was born July 5, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio to Billy Jack Abshire and Ina (Sherritt) Costlow. He was later adopted by William A Costlow. On Monday, January 1, 2017 Gerald departed this life after a sudden illness. Gerald grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Franklin Heights High School in 1973. He enlisted in...
Donald W. Bromley
Dec 31, 2016
Mr. Donald Warren Bromley, age 89, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 6, 1927 to Wayne & Olga (Carlson) Bromley and served his country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married the former Elsa Brace on August 15, 1947 until her death on April 21, 1998...
Darrell G. Ripley
Dec 31, 2016
Mr. Darrell G. Ripley, age 44, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 8, 1972, the son of Gerald & Linda (Wilbur) Andre and had been employed as a mechanic for Gage and Rips Auto for years. Darrell was a member of the Maycroft Square Tappers and ABATE of Michigan Region 5....
Bruce C. Williams
Dec 30, 2016
Mr. Bruce Colburn Williams, age 79, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born in Brighton, Michigan on July 3, 1937 to Andrew & Alice (Stottlemyre) Williams and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married the former Betty Lou Sanford on July 27, 1955. Mr. Williams had been employed as a truck...
Mary Lou Skinner
Dec 30, 2016
Mrs. Mary Lou Skinner, age 88, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. She was born in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1928 to Dale & Hazel (Nolph) Braughler and married Edgar Skinner July of 1952. Mrs. Skinner had been employed as a Teachers Aide for Muskegon Public Schools for 20 years. Mary Lou was a member of the Vikings...
Brian Boukamp
Dec 29, 2016
Brian D. Boukamp was big on love. Love for people and life itself. He was happy to be in the wide open spaces of nature and wildlife and was eager to spend time in the close knit circle of family and friends. Intelligent and dedicated, he worked hard to make life good for those around him. Funny and fun-loving,...
Roman Sharlow
Dec 29, 2016
Baby Roman Ray Sharlow, came into this world in Grand Rapids, MI on December 28, 2016 and took his last breath 10 hours later on December 29, 2016. In that short time he brought much joy and peace to his parents, Alex Sharlow & Kelli Sullivan. SURVIVORS Parents, Kelli Sullivan & Alex Sharlow; brothers, Neiko Sharlow, Samuel Sharlow; grandparents,...
Chester Koceski
Dec 29, 2016
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Chester Koceski was an extraordinary man to know and love. He was steadfast, hardworking, and known to be a man of his word who would do whatever he could to help those around him. Chester was a loving husband and...
Delores Martinez Salazar
Dec 27, 2016
Mr. Delores Martinez Salazar, age 75, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born in Texas on March 10, 1941 and was employed at CWC Textron for years. Mr. Salazar was active in coaching football, basketball and baseball. He was a Detroit fan who enjoyed walking, biking, yard work and spending time with his friends and family. SURVIVORS...
John Dekraker
Dec 20, 2016
Mr. John Leslie DeKraker, age 67, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on August 11, 1949 to Lester & Mary (Zant) DeKraker and married the former Shirley Wojczik on August 15, 1975. Mr. DeKraker served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years until retiring in 1992 and later worked as a...
Pamela Lee Cline
Dec 16, 2016
Miss Pamela Lee Cline, age 62, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 7, 1954 to Richard & Carol (Boone) Cline. Pamela enjoyed listening to music and loved to sing and dance. She will always be loved by her family and her friends. SURVIVORS Parents Richard & Carol Cline of Fremont; sisters...
Jo-Ann M. Beede
Dec 14, 2016
Mrs. Jo-Ann Marguerite Beede, age 78, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Harbor Hospice Poppen House. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 30, 1938 to Alfred & Josephine (Spira) Lautenschlager and married John W. Beede on September 17, 1955. Mrs. Beede had been Co-Owner of J Delivery Service with her husband for many years. Jo-Ann loved...
John Charles Leister
Dec 12, 2016
Mr. John Charles Leister , age 68, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1948 to John & Norma (Frankfort) Leister and served his country in the US Marines during the Vietnam War. Mr. Leister had been a business owner, in furniture sales, an interior decorator and timber broker for over...