Thomas Eugene Demaso
Nov 11, 2016
A selfless man who placed the needs of others before his own, Tom DeMaso was a well-loved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. It brought Tom great joy to be there for his family and good friends with a helping hand, a word of encouragement or just plain, sound advice. In the hearts of those who knew Tom best,...
Edward F. Butzer
Nov 7, 2016
Mr. Edward Fredrick Butzer, age 83, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born in Montague, Michigan on January 17, 1933 to Harry & Lillie (Tamsen) Butzer and married the former Shirley Strahl on November 1, 1952. Mr. Butzer had been employed by Misco/Howmet, Whitaker Electric and Johnson Electric. He would eventually buy Johnson Electric and start Mid-State...
Frederic Burch
Nov 7, 2016
Burch, Mr. Frederic Allen Spring Lake Mr. Frederic Allen Burch, age 69, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born on April 30, 1947 to Asa & Joan (Hole) Burch and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Burch had been employed as a welder for RJ Yount and buffer at the Piano...
June Mae Cripe
Nov 6, 2016
Mrs. June Mae Cripe, age 93, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on May 17, 1923 to John & Hattie (Wellman) Corder and married Alfred Cripe on October 28, 1943. Mrs. Cripe had been employed as a resident care aide for 5 years. June was a member of Fruitland Baptist Church. She will...
Florence Stella Pofahl
Nov 6, 2016
Mrs. Florence Stella (Dusnik) Pofahl, age 91 and life long resident of Grand Haven Michigan, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 after a short illness. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 8, 1925 to Jacob & Antonnia (Wlochowicz) Dusnik and was a graduate of Grand Haven High School where she met her future husband of 54...
Judith Viola Edmondson
Nov 2, 2016
Judith "Judy" Viola (Gustavson) Edmondson died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She had just turned 88. Judy was born on October 19, 1928 to Karl Fritz Gustavson and Inga Christine (Anderson) Gustavson. Her only sibling, Robert, died as an infant. She married Walter Paul Edmondson on October 1, 1960 in Muskegon after they met at a social event. Throughout...
Thomas F. "Tom" Wall
Nov 1, 2016
Mr. Thomas F. "Tom" Wall, age 81, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 2, 1935 to Frank & Olga (Johnson) Wall and married the love of his life, Virginia Slocum on May 21, 1955 in Muskegon Michigan. Tom will be remembered for his...
Brian Scott Lusk
Nov 1, 2016
After a short battle with cancer Brian Lusk (Lapp) age 54 of Whitehall, formerly of Standale/Grand Rapids went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on Tuesday November 01, 2016. Brian loved the outdoors in particular he enjoyed gardening, but not the weeding process. He collected many things and of the things he collected he enjoyed collecting rocks...
Brian Meyers
Oct 28, 2016
Brian Keith Meyers , age 55, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 14, 1961 to Glen & Alberta (Thebo) Meyers. Brian was Muskegon High School Big Red football fan, a Nascar fan and enjoyed collecting Nascar models. SURVIVORS Brother, Donald Meyers; sister, Kathlene Meyers; several nieces and nephews. SERVICE No services...
Dale Elmer Ogborn
Oct 26, 2016
Mr. Dale Elmer Ogborn, age 87 and lifetime Muskegon resident, passed away peacefully at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon, Michigan, on October 26th, 2016, of natural causes. Mr. Ogborn was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 17, 1928 to Bert & Gladys (Lattin) Ogborn. Though developmentally challenged since childhood, Uncle Dale lived a very full...
Richard A. "Dick" Horsly
Oct 24, 2016
Richard Allen Horsly was a loving husband, father and grandfather who earned the respect of many. He was friendly and polite, attentive and caring. He could talk to anyone and never made any enemies. Family meant the world to him, and he put their needs before his own in keeping with his deep Christian faith. Richard Allen was born...
Dolores Ann Dietz
Oct 24, 2016
Mrs. Dolores Ann Dietz, age 77, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born in Whitehall, Michigan on March 31, 1939 to Jacob & Caroline (Timmick) DeBree and married Gerald Dietz on April 20, 1963. Mrs. Dietz had been employed as a Legal Secretary for Warner, Norcross & Judd for 25 years until retiring. Dolores was a member...
Claralice Westra
Oct 22, 2016
Mrs. Claralice Westra, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on February 6, 1932 to Elmer & Marguerite (Clements) Craig and had been employed at Suspa Inc. until retiring 19 years ago. SURVIVORS Claralice is survived by her sons, Bradley Grey, Gregory Westra, Kevin Westra, Scott Westra; daughters, Lisa Robertson and...
Sherry Lynn Yonkers
Oct 18, 2016
Sherry L Yonkers (Rettinhouse) passed away unexpectedly October 18, 2016. Sherry was born April 5, 1947 in Grand Haven, MI to Beatrice and Robert Rettinhouse. Sherry was a lifelong resident of resident of Fruitport Mi. She was a Fruitport graduate, class of 1965. After graduation she went on to work for Anderson Bowling, Spring Lake MI. Howmet Muskegon MI...
John W. Barlass
Oct 17, 2016
Mr. John Williams Barlass, age 85, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Janesville Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota at a young age where he attended the University Of Minnesota and earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business. John also earned a Business Degree from Harvard University. Mr. Barlass worked for several...
Andrejs Arnold Karlsons
Oct 13, 2016
Mr. Andrejs Arnold Karlsons, age 52, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 9, 1964 to Andrejs & Sandra (Colton) Karlsons. Mr. Karlsons had been employed as a laborer for James A. Sees Construction for over 20 years until retiring. Andrejs loved spending time with his family and was always a...
Claretta O. Smith
Oct 11, 2016
A lifelong resident of the community she loved, Claretta Smith was a blessing to all who were near. She knew how to work hard, but she made the time to enjoy life along the way as well. A loving wife and mother, Claretta was filled with unspeakable joy to witness her family tree blossom to include the grandchildren and...
Debora Connell Woodland
Oct 11, 2016
Mrs. Deborah Ann Woodland, age 55, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at The River Adult Foster Care Facility in Hesperia, MI. She was born in North Carolina on October 29, 1960 to Hugh & Judy (Lovelace) Connell. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. Deborah liked to do arts and craft, especially crocheting, knitting and beadwork. Her...
Jason E. Mitchell
Oct 10, 2016
Mr. Jason Earl Mitchell, age 37, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016. He was born on September 22, 1979, 3 minutes after his twin brother Jeremy to Donald & Camille (Rollins) Mitchell and graduated from Fruitport High School and attended Baker College. Mr. Mitchell had been employed by Kandu and Goodwill for many years, was a member of the...
Vasiliki Dreliozis
Oct 8, 2016
Mrs. Vasiliki Dreliozis, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was born in Matesi, Greece on April 19, 1923 to Haralambos & Kaliope (Paraskevopoulos) Polychronopoulos and married Kostas Dreliozis on August 17, 1952. Vasiliki Had worked in the kitchen at the Tohado House during the 1960 and 70's along with other restaurants. Shewas a member of Annunciation...
