Michael Morey
Jul 19, 2016
Morey, Michael Bernard age 61 of West Olive, MI passed away Tuesday July 19, 2016. Mike was born in Caro, MI and raised in Midland, MI. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Bernard George Morey. He is survived by his mother Ruth Morey of Midland, MI. Sons, Aaron (Anji) Morey of West Olive, MI and Derek (Candace)...
Norma Williams
Jul 18, 2016
As a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, Norma Williams never let a day go by that she wasn't giving back to her family, either with her time, support, or encouragement. She may have been independent and very capable of doing things on her own, but she chose to surround herself with family and found...
Jack Johnson
Jul 16, 2016
Mr. Jack Johnson age 89 passed away Sat. July 16, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, MI to Arnold and Agnes (Kristiansen) Johnson. Jack worked at Teledyne Continental Motors for 50 years retiring in 1995 and married Barbara Corey in 1966. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 2001. Jack enjoyed golfing, hunting, gambling and was an avid...
Edward J. "Ed" Panyrek
Jul 9, 2016
Mr. Edward J. "Ed" Panyrek, age 92, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 4, 1924 to Louis & Mary (Kuchtic) Panyrek and married the former Joan Gortat on November 21, 1964. Mr. Panyrek had been an entrepreneur for several businesses, including former owner of Dimension Plastics in Grand Rapids, WQWQ Radio...
William G. "Bill" Carnes
Jul 9, 2016
Mr. William G. "Bill" Carnes, age 73, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 29, 1942 to William & Eleanor (Singer) Carnes and married the former Betty Skow on April 23, 1965. Mr. Carnes had been a meat cutter for Ettermans Super Market for 31 years and then at Art Van Furniture....
Betty Ropp
Jul 7, 2016
Betty Vera Ropp had learned many lessons over the course of her life, many of them through challenging experiences, and she carried that wisdom with her throughout the years. Despite the difficulties that came her way, she had persevered and served as an example of persistence and strength to the two girls she raised as well as others who...
Rose Mary Stamper
Jul 6, 2016
Mrs. Rose Mary Stamper, age 92, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. She was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on September 13, 1923 to Sam & Magdalena (Holkovich) Pastucha and married John Stamper on June 4, 1949. Mrs. Stamper had been a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend whose door was always open. Rose was a member of Prince...
Andres Garza Sr.
Jul 6, 2016
Mr. Andres Garza Sr., age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born in Weslaco, Texas on April 18, 1947. Mr. Garza had been a laborer at various factories in the area. Andres, often called CoCo was known to be a sharp dresser in his Stacy Adams shoes and loved to dance. He frequently kept a dime...
Sidney "Sid" Hamstra Jr.
Jul 6, 2016
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Sidney Hamstra, Jr. was a blessing to everyone he met. He was a man of great honor, courage, and strength who was well respected by all who knew and loved him. A more devoted family man would be hard to...
Shirley Sutton
Jul 5, 2016
Mrs. Shirley Mae Sutton, age 79, went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. She experienced a very short period of lung cancer, and was blessed by the brevity. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 8, 1936 to Jesse & Bettina (Thayer) Rinehart and married William Sutton on March 24, 1962. Mrs....
Robert "Bill" Parker
Jul 4, 2016
Mr. Robert William "Bill" Parker, age 87, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016. He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on October 7, 1928 to Raymond & Lucy (Newburn) Parker and served his country in the US Army in Germany. He married the former Janet Norstrom on March 12, 1955. Mr. Parker had been employed at Shaw Walker for...
Lujean "Jean" Cedron
Jul 4, 2016
Mrs. LuJean "Jean" Cedron, age 82, passed away unexpectedly following surgery on Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born in Arkansas on March 9, 1934 to Cullie & Janie (Smith) McGraw. She married Gene Cedron in 1953 and they were blessed with two beautiful daughters. Jean worked as a hairdresser for over 35 years, in her own beauty shop...
James Stanhope
Jun 26, 2016
Mr. James Hugh Stanhope, age 79, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 16, 1937 to Hugh & Mary Georgina Stanhope and spent most of his youth in Boyne Falls MI. He married Carol V. Forbes on July 15, 1957 and she survives him. Jim worked for Dupont in process & engineering...
Rose Fauble
Jun 23, 2016
Mrs. Rose Ellen Fauble, age 91, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 28, 1924 to Leonard & Lucy (Larabee) Phillips and married James Fauble on October 11, 1941. Mrs. Fauble had worked for MISCO as a wax inspector for 20 years until retiring in 1988. Rose was an avid reader who...
Jaime Barker
Jun 22, 2016
Jaime Ann Barker, age 40, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2016. She was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on October 19, 1975 to Daniel & Julie (Lasser) Barker. Jamie had worked at E Grocery. She loved her children and camping with family. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Sons, Anthony Black, Isaiah Williams; father, Daniel Barker; significant other, Jamie...
Gordon "Gordy" "Mike" Fessenden
Jun 21, 2016
Mr. Gordon "Gordy" Michael "Mike" Fessenden, age 67, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born in Shelby, Michigan on March 4, 1949 to Ernest & Clara (Barrett) Fessenden and married the former Diane Pallasch on March 4, 2006. Gordy had been employed as a electrician for Johnson Controls and Weyburn-Bartels until retiring. He was a member of...
Mary Dexter
Jun 19, 2016
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dexter, age 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 10, 1930 to Marvin & Genevieve (Bartlett) Taylor. In her younger days, Mary worked for Fruitport Schools. She fondly recalled memories of driving the lunch truck from one school to the other. Mary...
Joshua Wright
Jun 16, 2016
Mr. Joshua James Wright, age 31, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 3, 1985 to Harold Wright & Brenda Jones. Josh had been employed as a clerk for Lucky Mouse. Joshua was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, bow hunting and spending time with is daughter. He will be greatly missed....
Joseph W. Bates
Jun 15, 2016
All who knew Joseph Bates would agree that he was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He was hardworking throughout his entire life, and he loved using his gifts and talents to help others in ways both great and small. A devoted family man, Joe was blessed to share the majority of his life with his...
Edward J. "Bud" Meier
Jun 15, 2016
Edward J. Meier was born during a blizzard January 6, 1924, to Edward E. and Helen T. (Schelhas) Meier. He joined siblings David, Helen, Irene and Rita; and was followed by Robert, and Dorothy Anne on the family tree. He was Buddy to the family, and Bud to friends for the rest of his life. The family lived in...
