Carl Lipton

Carl Lipton

Dec 12, 2016

Mr. Carl A. Lipton, age 85, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 14, 1931 to Andrew and Flossie (Cline) Lipton and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Carolyn Venema on October 24, 1959. Carl was employed as a millwright for Sealed Power...

Gabriel Helmka

Gabriel Helmka

Dec 11, 2016

Gabriel David Helmka, age 9 days, took his last breath on Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 2, 2016 to Justin & Amber (Lamkin) Helmka. He brought tremendous joy to his family in the short time he was here. SURVIVORS Parents, Justin & Amber Helmka; brothers, Tristan & Michael; grandparents, Mark &...

Judith Williams

Judith Williams

Dec 10, 2016

Judith Williams was a loving homemaker and enjoyed her role as both a mother and a wife. She was caring, intelligent, and had a compassionate heart for others. An avid shopper and a professional contestant winner, Judy won a trip to Paris, a motorboat with a trailer, along with a new car over the years. She held a deep...

Daniel Butcher

Daniel Butcher

Dec 10, 2016

Mr. Daniel Stanley Butcher, age 72, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on March 5, 1944 to Stanley & Josephine (Markuski) Butcher and was a graduate of Grand Haven High School and received his Associates Degree in Business. Mr. Butcher had been employed at Meijer starting as a stockboy and moving up...

Evelyn Frances Wiegand

Evelyn Frances Wiegand

Dec 10, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Frances Wiegand, age 93, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 30, 1923 to Edgar & Mabel (Morrison) Brooks and married Robert Wiegand. Mrs. Wiegand had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose family meant the world to her. She loved the times she had with her kids and...

Candy Johnson Poulin

Candy Johnson Poulin

Dec 7, 2016

Mrs. Candy Johnson Poulin, age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 22, 1956 to Robert & Rosetta (Grinell) Johnson and married Daniel Poulin on December 29, 1988. Mrs. Poulin had worked for Misco and as a waitress for years until retiring. Candy enjoyed arts and crafts and sold them in...

James Weston Felt Sr.

James Weston Felt Sr.

Dec 6, 2016

Mr. James Weston Felt Sr., age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 9, 1933 to Ralph and Mary (Rahrig) Felt and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married the former Marva Goodrich on October 17, 1952. Mr. Felt had been the owner/operator for Felt...

Dearie Ross

Dearie Ross

Dec 6, 2016

Mrs. LaVera Rochelle "Dearie" Ross, age 74, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in East Jordan, Michigan on November 13, 1942 to Frank & Evelyn (Card) Schultz and married Paul Ross on October 24, 1970. Mrs. Ross had been Travel Agent for years until retiring. Dearie was a former member of Zion...

Doran Stinson

Doran Stinson

Dec 6, 2016

Mrs. Doran K. "Mickey" Stinson, age 81, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 9, 1935. She married David Stinson on May 29, 1954. Mrs. Stinson had been employed at Geerpres INC, Donnelly Corp and Sears in the shipping and receiving departments for years. Mickey was a professional ice skater who loved...

Scott P Miller

Scott P Miller

Dec 5, 2016

Mr. Scott Philip Miller, age 51, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016. He was born in Gaylord, Michigan on January 19, 1965 to James & Gwendolin (Ostrander) Miller. Mr. Miller had been employed in Maintenance for Michigan Steel for over 13 years. Scott enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, the outdoors, Lotto, online auctions and playing horse shoes. SURVIVORS Son, Nick...

Elaine E. Mcculloch

Elaine E. Mcculloch

Dec 4, 2016

Throughout her rich and rewarding life, Elaine McCulloch made a significant impact in the lives of those too numerous to count. With an unwavering faith as the cornerstone in her life, she exemplified what it means to be the hands and feet of the Lord she loved. A loving wife and devoted mother, Elaine was a gracious and tenderhearted...

Michael "Wookie" Lee Wilson

Michael "Wookie" Lee Wilson

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. Michael Lee Wilson, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on January 29, 1983 to Kenneth & Renate (Dreschler) Wilson and was a 2001 graduate of Whitehall High School. Mike had been employed as a carpenter for Shoreline Restoration and attended Blue Lake Community Church as a child. "Wookie's"...

Ronald Marvin Deyoung

Ronald Marvin Deyoung

Nov 28, 2016

With unending devotion to his loved ones, Ronald DeYoung was a proud family man through and through. He was a hardworking man with an insatiable thirst to learn new things, and his wisdom was truly unmatched. Ron and his wife exemplified what marriage is intended to be, and it was easy to see that he absolutely adored her. Thrilled...

Rev. Joyce Siler

Rev. Joyce Siler

Nov 25, 2016

All who knew Joyce Siler would agree that she was one of the most fascinating people around. She was hardworking, free-thinking, and completely devoted to whatever she took on. It was easy to see that Joyce cherished her family, and she was thrilled beyond measure to become a grandmother and great-grandmother later in life. Life was not without times...

Gary J. Dewind

Gary J. Dewind

Nov 23, 2016

Gary J. DeWind, North Muskegon passed away on November 23rd, 2016 at the age of 66 with his loved ones by his side. Gary was born on January 11th, 1950 in Muskegon, Michigan to Gale and Helen Pat (Panzl) DeWind. Gary was preceded in death by his father Gale DeWind. After retiring from Cannon-Muskegon, Gary and the love of...

Bruce A. Driesenga

Bruce A. Driesenga

Nov 22, 2016

Mr. Bruce Allyn Driesenga, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born in Holland, Michigan on October 1, 1945 to Henry & Gladys (Grotler) Driesenga and married the former Kathy "Katie" Spangler on September 4, 1987. Mr. Driesenga had been employed as a machinist for Grand Haven Steel for 12 years until retiring in 2010 and...

Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw

Nov 21, 2016

Mr. Scott Marquis Shaw , age 51, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 25, 1964 to Garth & Dorothy (Pehm) Shaw. Mr. Shaw was the owner/operator for Grand Haven Window Cleaners for many years. Scott loved playing golf, Texas Holdem & shooting pool. He will be greatly missed by all who...

Ruby J. Webber

Ruby J. Webber

Nov 19, 2016

Mrs. Ruby Jane Webber, age 88, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 22, 1927 to Rupert & Jesse (Gooden) Youmans and married Harold W. Webber on July 17, 1947. Mrs. Webber had been employed as a Bank Teller for Muskegon Bank & Trust for over 20 years until retiring. Ruby was...

Dorothy Hammer

Dorothy Hammer

Nov 19, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Ellen Hammer, age 94, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016. She was born in Owosso, Michigan on December 22, 1921 to Louis & Anna (D`Beaus) Beyerlein and married Richard Hammer on December 9, 1943 .Mrs. Hammer had been a nurse in Florida, Ann Arbor and Muskegon until becoming a bookkeeper/partner for West Michigan Sound Company from which...

Jodie Ann Christensen

Jodie Ann Christensen

Nov 18, 2016

Jodie Ann Christensen, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 26, 1978 to Denise (VanDyke) and James Michael. Jodie attended Oakridge High School and had worked as housekeeper for several years. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. SURVIVORS Mother, Denise (Robert) Walker of Twin...