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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
