Aubrey M. Staple
Oct 8, 2016
Life is full of unanswered questions, and perhaps the one that is the most difficult to answer is why so many are given decades in which to compose their lifes song while others are given a mere whisper in time. As the family and friends of Aubrey Staple still try to come to terms with her sudden death, it...
Lawrence R. Peterson Sr.
Oct 3, 2016
Mr. Lawrence Ray Peterson Sr., age 84, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 10, 1932 to Leo & Hazel (Abair) Peterson and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married the former Lois Koral on January 9, 1954. Mr. Peterson had been employed as a Truck...
Lyle A. "Bud" Moran Jr.
Oct 2, 2016
Mr. Lyle A. "Bud" Moran Jr., age 71, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 23, 1944 to Lyle & Julia (Wainwright) Moran and married the former Joann Hatcher on December 28, 1973. Mr. Moran had been employed for Bareman Dairy for years until retiring as a Sales Representative. Lyle was a...
Hala Nofal Alrabadi
Oct 2, 2016
Mrs. Hala Nofal Alrabadi, age 33, passed away after a long struggle with ovarian cancer on Sunday, October 2, 2016. She was born in Ajloun, Jordan on March 30, 1983 to Nofal & Itedal Alrabadi and married Mathew Rabadi on November 18, 2006. Mrs. Alrabadi had graduated from Hashemite University with a Bachelors Degree in Bio Medical Engineering. Hala...
Thomas J. Smith
Sep 30, 2016
Mr. Thomas J. Smith, age 68, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 9, 1948 to Roy & Dorothy (Berg) Smith and served his country in the US Marines during the Vietnam War. He married the former Katherine Hamil on August 18, 1978. Mr. Smith had been employed for Fruitport Public Schools...
Richard Lee "Dick" Briggs
Sep 30, 2016
Mr. Richard Lee "Dick" Briggs, age 71, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born in Wyoming, Michigan on June 27, 1945 to Charles & Norma Briggs and married the former Rebekah Hulings on May 8, 1982. He was a Boy Scout and Cub Scout Master. Richard loved children and animals and enjoyed being a crossing guard for...
George S. Danigelis
Sep 29, 2016
Mr. George S. Danigelis, age 90, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 17, 1926 to Samuel & Anastasia Danigelis. He served his country during WWII as a Merchant Marine and was also a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. He married the former Leah Ann Fox on May...
Ethel V. Jazdzyk
Sep 28, 2016
Mrs. Ethel V. Jazdzyk, age 93, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born in Conklin, Michigan on February 13, 1923 to August & Clara (Wunsch) Link and married Walter Jazdzyk on June 18, 1949. Mrs. Jazdzyk had been employed as a Teller and then Controller for Comerica Bank for 19 years until retiring. Ethel enjoyed polka music...
Dustin A. Szot
Sep 27, 2016
Mr. Dustin Allen Szot, age 24, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 18, 1992 to Frederick Szot & Christina Anderson and married Melissa Underwood on April 17, 2012. Dustin had been a handyman for various places. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling & tattoos. Dustin was a loving family man who will be...
Cheryl Anderson
Sep 27, 2016
Ms. Cheryl Lynn Anderson, age 68, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 1, 1948 to Roy & Jane (Hendricks) Braddy. Ms. Anderson had been a foster parent for over 25 years, former president of Foster Parent Association of Michigan and also worked at MOKA. She enjoyed going to yard sales and...
Malcolm M. Pate Jr.
Sep 26, 2016
It is often said that if something is worth having, then it is worth working hard for and this is how Malcolm M. Pate, Jr. lived his life. To Malcolm, the things that were important were his faith in God, his marriage, his children and grandchildren, his education, and his work ethic, and if you closely examine his life,...
Tammy Jo Thompson
Sep 25, 2016
Mrs. Tammy Jo Thompson, age 52, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 6, 1964 to William & Linda (Swiatek) Clark and married Dan Thompson on May 28, 1994. Mrs. Thompson had been employed as a hairdresser for Boric's & JC Penney's hair salon's for years. Tammy was an Autism Advocate who...
Sylvia J. Doremus
Sep 25, 2016
Sylvia June Doremus, age 90, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Fort Wayne Indiana. She was born in Highmore, South Dakota on September 26, 1925 to Eli & Hattie (Tasche) Layton. Sylvia had been employed as the 1st Woman Food Director at the Muskegon Correctional Facility until retiring in 1989. Sylvia was a member of Unity United Methodist...
Clifford Johnson
Sep 24, 2016
Clifford Johnson, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in Muskegon, MI. on December 4, 1929 to Arnold Johnson and Agnes (Kristiansen) Johnson. On July 18, 1959, he married Susan Ernst, and she survives him. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Zellars DD-777....
Christie Jensen
Sep 22, 2016
Ms. Christie "Chris" Ellen Jensen, age 66, passed away in her home on September 22nd, 2016. She was born 10/18/1949 in Muskegon, MI and lived here most of her life. She was a mother, grandmother, caterer, and had a large "extended family" of friends and honorary kids. She was passionate about her community, and volunteered on many city and...
Kathryn Anscomb
Sep 20, 2016
Mrs. Kathryn Irene (Hall) Anscomb passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 20, 2016 following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. There will be no service or visitation per the final wishes of the deceased. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Sanctuary At The Park for the excellent care they provided. Memorial donations in Kathy's name may...
Joyce J. Scott
Sep 17, 2016
Joyce J. Scott, age 86, a lifelong resident of Whitehall, entered into eternity to join her husband Jim and other loved ones as she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. She died peacefully at home on September 17, 2016, surrounded by her family, after courageously coping with diabetes and kidney disease for decades. Joyce was born June 17,...
Armenia Kniat
Sep 16, 2016
Armenia Babe Kniat (Petrie) June 10, 1925 September 16, 2016 The family of Armenia Kniat (Petrie) who passed away in peace early Friday morning on September 16, 2016, after a short illness, wish to thank the nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, and other health care providers at Mercy Hospital and Harbor Hospice Poppen House for their excellent and compassionate care....
Elaine R. Farber
Sep 15, 2016
Mrs. Elaine Ruth Farber, age 93, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was born in Newaygo, Michigan on August 26, 1923 to Glen & Mabel (Nelson) Smith and graduated from Ravenna High School as their first Homecoming Queen. Elaine married Donald Farber in August of 1945 and had been employed as a bus driver for Holton Public Schools...
