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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jimmy Davis
Dec 28, 2015
JIMMY MICHAEL DAVIS (60) OF Ravenna Michigan passed peacefully in his home on December 28th, surrounded by family after a long, and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Jimmy was born July 26th, 1955 to the late Oliver and Vival (Hank) Davis. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1974, and proudly served in the United States Army. During...
Stanley Palmquist
Dec 26, 2015
Mr. Stanley Herman Palmquist, age 87, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. He was born in Fruitport, Michigan on February 15, 1928 to Axel & Ellen Palmquist and survived two wives, Marguerite Salisbury who passed away in 1986 and Bernice Ingersoll who passed away in 2001. Mr. Palmquist had been employed in electrical maintenance for Bastian Blessing for over...
Linda Schafer
Dec 25, 2015
Over the course of a rich life that ranged across the country, Linda Diane Schafer demonstrated a devotion to family above all else. In the midst of changes great and small, Linda was the consummate mother who worked to build a home for her family across the generations. Whenever a family member ran into tough times or needed some...
Shirley Potter
Dec 22, 2015
Mrs. Shirley Ann Potter, age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 26, 1928 to Richard & Gladys (Arnold) Revord and married Robert Potter on May 15, 1946. Mrs. Potter had been employed in the service department office for Matson Olds for 15 years until retiring. Shirley was a communicant of...
Rose Wheeler
Dec 21, 2015
Mrs. Rose Marie Wheeler, age 94, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on August 17, 1921 to William & Louise (Triebuasser) Williamson and married Eugene Wheeler on May 18, 1951. Mrs. Wheeler had been employed as a Registered Nurse for Boyd Acres & Hillcrest Nursing Home until retiring. Rose was a member...
Justus "Jim" Hissong
Dec 18, 2015
Mr. Justus "Jim" Loyal Hissong, age 81, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 26, 1934 to Justus & Ara (Wilcoxson) Hissong and married the former Marilyn Follett Quigley on March 26, 1994. Mr. Hissong had been employed as a Supervisor through various employers to include, Muskegon Piston Ring, S.D. Warren, Federal...
Carol Johnson
Dec 17, 2015
Ms. Carol Lee Johnson passed on to her next great adventure December 17, 2015 after surrendering to the pancreatic cancer she had been fighting since 2014. Born July 21, 1953 in Muskegon, she remained here to enjoy the changing seasons and the big lake. Retiring as an employee with the State of Michigan after more than 25 years, she...
