Norman Kruse

Norman Kruse

Jan 27, 2016

Kruse, Mr. Norman Frederick Muskegon Norman Frederick Kruse, age 97, was ushered into Heaven, and greeted by his wife, Mary Gertrude, on Wednesday evening, January 27, 2016. She preceeded him in death on August 15, 2011. Survivors include his son Robert N. Kruse (Donna) of Troy, MI and Jan Kruse-McCoy (Merle) of Muskegon and Portage, MI. He is also...

Wanda Jeter

Wanda Jeter

Jan 24, 2016

Mrs. Wanda K. Jeter, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 19, 1928 to Peter & Bronislaua (Gerlitzko) Kopec and married Earl Jeter on November 2, 1946 to whom she was married to for 67 years. He passed away November 10, 2013. Mrs. Jeter had been employed at Sylvania for...

Keith Vanoeveren

Keith Vanoeveren

Jan 21, 2016

Although he was taken from his loved ones without warning, Keith VanOeveren made a significant impact in the lives of all who were near. He was a hardworking man who was an active part of his community and always willing to serve in ways both great and small. A devoted family man, Keith was an important part of his...

Ruth Caley

Ruth Caley

Jan 17, 2016

Ms. Ruth Ann Caley, age 80, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born in Huntington, Indiana on September 8, 1935 to Dale & Dorothy (Swain) Caley and served her country in the US Marines during the Korean War. Ms. Caley had been employed as a secretary for several places until retiring. Ruth was a loving mother and...

Philip Lewis

Philip Lewis

Jan 13, 2016

Mr. Philip Michael Lewis, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 15, 1941 to Paul & Rose (Brandywine) Lewis and married the former Sue Ann Loveless on June 12, 1966. Mr. Lewis had been an Aero Space Engineer for employed by McDonald Douglas, G.E. for a short time and retired...

Wayne Eugene Bolton

Wayne Eugene Bolton

Jan 11, 2016

Mr. Wayne Eugene Bolton, age 66, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 16, 1949 to Harold & Winifred (Weavers) Bolton and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married the former Deborah Nixon on May 1, 1976. Mr. Bolton had been employed as a Truck...

Dean Nummerdor

Dean Nummerdor

Jan 11, 2016

Mr. Dean Gerrit Nummerdor, age 56, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 16, 1959 to Donald & Mary (Schnyder) Nummerdor and married the former Melinda Givens on July 14, 2000. Mr. Nummerdor had been employed as a Journeyman Electrician for Prince Corp. for 18 years and was a member of Irons...

Gorden Barrett

Gorden Barrett

Jan 11, 2016

Mr. Gorden Clell Barrett, age 93, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Winfield, Kansas on July 9, 1922 to John & Pearl (McClung) Barrett and served his country in the US Army Airborne during World War II. He married the former Marion Peterson. Mr. Barrett had been employed as an iron worker for Friend Re-Steel...

James Vankampen

James Vankampen

Jan 11, 2016

Mr. James Bruce VanKampen, age 78, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Holland, Michigan on September 18, 1937 to John & Blanche (Fogerty) VanKampen and married the former Bonnie Yenor on September 7, 1972. Mr. VanKampen served his country in the US Air Force during the ( ) was employed as a supervisor for Kaydon...

Ernest James Gibner

Ernest James Gibner

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. Ernest James (Gyebnar) Gibner, age 96, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on May 3, 1919 to John & Susanne (Olah) Gyebnar and married the former Barbara Elliott on August 7, 1943. Mr. Gibner had been a Vice President and Sales Manager for Certified Concrete for 36 years until retiring in...

John Pekel

John Pekel

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. John Lee Pekel, age 61, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born in Fremont, Michigan on April 7, 1954 to Clifford & Norma (Jones) Pekel and served his country in the US Army. Mr. Pekel had been employed as a truck driver for Foreway and dispatcher for Port City Cab. John was a member of Kainay...

Douglas Cross

Douglas Cross

Jan 10, 2016

Mr. Douglas Daniel Cross, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on December 8, 1933 to Clifford & Orabell (Eaton) Cross and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Cross had been employed at Lift Tech/Dresser Industries for 50 years until retiring. Douglas was a member...

Leavonne Benson

Leavonne Benson

Jan 6, 2016

Ms. Leavonne Benson, age 71, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 25, 1944 to Albert & Beatrice (Spooner) Singles. Ms. Benson had been a loving mother and friend who enjoyed arts & crafts, her favorites being painting, etching and making pot holders. SURVIVORS Sons, Mark Davey of Muskegon, Mike (Steve Anderson)...

Robert Sundin

Robert Sundin

Jan 3, 2016

Mr. Robert Davis Sundin, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 26, 1925 to Lyman & Emma (Jenkins) Sundin and served his country in the US Navy during the World War II. He married the former Vera "Babe" Lipton on October 18, 1947. Mr. Sundin had received his BS in...

Rodney Tenbrink

Rodney Tenbrink

Jan 3, 2016

Mr. Rodney Gerrit TenBrink, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 11, 1945 to Gerrit & Ethel (Tomorski) TenBrink and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. TenBrink had been self employed as a truck driver until retiring. Rodney loved music and could be seen...

Richard Wierengo

Richard Wierengo

Jan 2, 2016

Richard P. Wierengo, age 77, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 14, 1938 to Fredrick & Delphine (Newland) Wierengo and married the former Donna Chamberlain on May 19, 1956. Richard worked for Norge and Breneman Inc until retiring as an International Representative for the Carpenters and Joiners Union. He was a...

Miranda Starr Bennett

Miranda Starr Bennett

Jan 2, 2016

Miss Miranda Starr Bennett, age 22, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 14, 1993 to Donald Bennett & Josephine Medrano and graduated from Muskegon High School where she was active in sports, the marching band, jazz band and Wind Symphony. Miss Bennett had been employed at Wendy's & Taco Bell. Miranda...

Paul Ullmer

Paul Ullmer

Jan 1, 2016

Mr. Paul Leroy Ullmer, age 57, passed away January 1, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 25, 1958 to Paul & Nancy (Roberts) Ullmer and raised by his loving father, Richard Blunka. Mr. Ullmer had been self employed in construction for years. Paul was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and is a member of...

Linda Schultz

Linda Schultz

Dec 29, 2015

Although her time on this side of heaven came to an end much too soon, Linda Schultz made a significant impact in the lives of everyone she met. She was caring and generous with a pep in her step that made her such a joy to be around. It was clear to see that Linda was completely devoted to...

Cora Fern Boerman

Cora Fern Boerman

Dec 29, 2015

Miss Cora Fern Boerman, age 91, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 16, 1924 to Benjamin & Ethel (Lamb) Boerman. Miss Boerman had been employed as a Bookkeeper for GTE Telephone for 42 years until retiring. Cora was a member of Laketon Bethel Reformed Church and enjoyed reading, needlework, golfing, bowling...