Raymond J. Wierda Jr.
Feb 4, 2017
Mr. Raymond J. Wierda Jr., age 86, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 5, 1930 to Raymond & Susan (Miller) Wierda Sr. and served his country in the US Navy Reserves. He married the former Viola "Fritzi" Radke on October 9, 1954. Mr. Wierda had been the owner Quality Cleaners &...
June Burr
Feb 1, 2017
Mrs. June Lorraine Burr, age 87, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 12, 1929 to Clarence & Viola (Pfund) Riegler and married Almon Burr on December 26, 1950. Mrs. Burr had been employed as a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital for 25 years until retiring. June was a member of Mona...
Lillian C. St. Andrew
Jan 31, 2017
Mrs. Lillian C. Midge St. Andrew, age 86, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 27, 1930 to James & Bessie (Simmons) Worthing and married Norman R. St. Andrew on September 17, 1949. She worked at EPC, Howmet and then at Norms Sport & Marine for 20 years before retiring at the...
C. Marshall Poe
Jan 31, 2017
Mr. Charles Marshall Poe, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 12, 1944 to William & Eleanor (Hansen) Poe and married the former Margaret Ericksen on May 18, 1968. Mr. Poe had been employed as a Computer Analyst for Brunswick until retiring in 1990. Charles was a member of Olivet...
Irene H. Woodrow
Jan 29, 2017
Miss Irene Hazel Woodrow, age 97, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Hume Home. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 5, 1919 to Roy & Mae (Gillings) Woodrow. Miss Woodrow had been employed as an executive secretary for Browne-Morse and then Security Steelcraft Corporation for years until retiring in 2000. Irene was a member...
Richard F. George
Jan 29, 2017
Mr. Richard "Dick" Franklin George, age 94, passed away at home Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on February 12, 1922 to Frank & Ellen (Nielsen) George. Mr. George graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from Michigan State University. He married the former Shirley Hommes, his high...
Catherine F. Fox
Jan 28, 2017
Mrs. Catherine Frances Fox, age 88, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 30, 1928 to George & Grace (Wenting) Hartman and married Louis Fox on July 25, 1947. Mrs. Fox had been a teacher for Grand Haven Public Schools for over 20 years until retiring. Catherine was a former member of...
Steven G. Zarnas
Jan 23, 2017
Gregarious, joyful, and committed to his family, Steven Zarnas life will be remembered by all who knew him. Steven was born with a creative spark and infectious personality. A natural performer who loved the theater, he made a life of entertaining others through his many characters over the years. Always equipped with quick humor to lighten the mood, an...
Doris Mae Thomas
Jan 14, 2017
Mrs. Doris Mae Thomas, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on December 19, 1932 to Merton & Florence (Payne) Buckner and served her country as a WAC in the US Army during the Korean War where she met the love of her life. She married Jesse Thomas on March 15,...
Edgar G. Skinner Jr.
Jan 13, 2017
Skinner, Mr. Edgar George Muskegon Mr. Edgar George Skinner, age 87, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born in on October 26, 1929 to Edgar & Minerva (Heeter) Skinner Sr. and served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married the former Mary Lou Braughler on July 7, 1952. Mr. Skinner had been...
Jo Anne Bergbower
Jan 12, 2017
Mrs. Jo Anne Bergbower, age 69, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 26, 1947 to Gordon & Blanche (Dean) Hoffman and married Charles Bergbower on November 10, 1988. Mrs. Bergbower had worked for GTE and retired in 1978, then with her father in the painting business and then was employed with...
Kathleen "Katie" Vandernoot
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Kathleen J. VanderNoot, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on November 6, 1924 to John & Anna (Ruiter) Gronevelt and married Marvin VanderNoot on July 12, 1946. Mrs. VanderNoot had been employed as a Manager for Steketee's for 33 years until retiring in 1989. She then became a part...
Ruth Wiswell
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Ruth J. Wiswell, age 83, passed away at her home Wednesday, January 11, 2017. She was born in Shelby, Michigan on January 26, 1933 to Gerald & Shirley (Ego) Cleveland and married Garth Wiswell on February 3, 1951. Mrs. Wiswell had been active in her community. She was the Fruitport Village Treasurer for a time, worked on elections...
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...
