Wayne Miles
Dec 16, 2015
Mr. Wayne Thomas Miles, age 61, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 following a lengthy battle from complications caused by diabetes. He was a generous and thoughtful person who loved music, sports and spending time with his family. Throughout his life he held many job positions but enjoyed restaurant management the most. He will be greatly missed by the...
Elna Ellie) Vanvliet
Dec 11, 2015
Ms. Elna (Ellie) Mae VanVliet, age 94, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 8, 1921 to Archie & Rose (Eaton) Ames. Ms. VanVliet had been employed as an Office Worker for Haviland Enterprises before retirement. SURVIVORS Granddaughter, Jill (Vern) Mollema; great grandchildren, Cooper Mollema, Cayden Mollema; daughter-in-law, Teresa Nowakowski (Stone); sister-in-law,...
Pamela Martin
Dec 11, 2015
A strong, courageous, and hardworking woman, Pamela Martin accomplished so much of which to be proud, yet her greatest source of pride and joy was found in her family. She was gracious and kindhearted - the sort of person who was always looking for ways to give to those around her, and her genuine care and concern for others...
David Ryder
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. David Harvey Ryder, age 58, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 13, 1956 to Charles & Betty (Mudge) Ryder. Mr. Ryder had been a self employed carpenter who loved woodworking and figuring out how to make things. David like to restore garden tractors and could easily be found tinkering with...
Robert Amaya
Dec 7, 2015
Mr. Robert Amaya, age 66, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 26, 1949 to Tomas & Socora (Amaya) Carrillo. Mr. Amaya had been employed as a mechanic for various places for years. Robert enjoyed drawing, painting, model cars and woodworking. He will be greatly missed by his adoring grandchildren. SURVIVORS Daughter,...
Lucille Sass
Dec 7, 2015
With a life that spanned times of great change in the world around her, Lucille Sass was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was a gracious and humble woman who was continually focused on blessing those around her. Fully devoted to her family, Lucille treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but she just may have...
Richard Pulsifer
Dec 5, 2015
Richard George Pulsifer loved his family and worked hard to make life secure as well as rich with experience. He also infused fun and laughter into their lives with sport and humor. His optimistic outlook on life contributed to a positive attitude that saw Richard through the tough times and made the good times that much better. Richard George...
Pauline Franklin
Dec 4, 2015
Pauline Rose Franklin, age 77, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 6, 1938 to Oswald & Jenny (Siplon) Milkowsky. Pauline had numerous jobs throughout her career. She worked for many years at JoAnn's Cleaning Service, Goodwill and at the Fruitport Library. Pauline loved jigsaw puzzles, spending time with her family, playing...
Helen Anthony
Dec 3, 2015
Anthony, Miss Helen Beatrice Whitehall Miss Helen Beatrice Anthony, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born in Hart, Michigan on June 22, 1929 to Howard & Evelyn (Birdsell) Anthony. SURVIVORS Brother, George Anthony of Muskegon; sister, Marie Steinhoff of Girardeau MO; brother-in-law, Jon Steinhoff; sisters-in-law, Helen Anthony of California & Evelyn Anthony of Muskegon; several...
Larry Vandermolen
Dec 3, 2015
Dr. Larry Dale VanderMolen, age 75, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Lake Woods Nursing Center after an extended illness, including Addison's disease. Larry was born to Hiram and Margaret (Vroon) VanderMolen in Muskegon, Michigan on March 18, 1940. Larry attended Berean Church as a young boy, and as a teenager became a charter member of the Church...
Mary Canning
Dec 1, 2015
All who knew Mary Canning would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She could be a bit sassy and sarcastic at times, but with her sense of humor she was always so much fun to be around. Mary was a loving wife and devoted mother who took these roles to heart, but she just...
Terry Doyle
Nov 29, 2015
Mr. Terry Doyle, age 64, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 27, 1951 to Jesse & Margaret (Ferrier) Doyle and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married the former Michelle Sohasky on August 16, 2002. Mr. Doyle had been employed as a machinist for SPX...
Oliver Kirksey
Nov 27, 2015
When reflecting on the life of Oliver Kirksey, words such as hardworking, focused, and driven come to mind, however, it is also easy to see that there was nothing that was of greater value to him than the way he could bless others around him. He was generous with both his time and resources within the community he called...
Jeremy C. Heykoop
Nov 26, 2015
Mr. Jeremy Curtis "Wrench" Heykoop, age 31, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 20, 1984 to Richard & Laura (Bevins) Heykoop and served his country in the US Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He married the former Hilda "Liz" Martinez on July 10, 2010. Mr. Heykoop had been a career serviceman...
Ann Schimke
Nov 26, 2015
Gracious, kindhearted, and devoted are just a few of the words that describe Ann Schimke. She faced various trials throughout her life, but she took whatever came her way with a quiet strength and a graceful courage that were truly inspiring. Ann was a devoted wife and mother who did whatever she needed to do to make sure that...
Violet Varboncoeur
Nov 26, 2015
Mrs.Violet May Varboncoeur, age 82, went home to be with Jesus Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on February 23, 1933 to Peter & Pauline (Curtice) Hutchinson and married Paul Varboncoeur on April 5, 1948. Bunny (as she was called) enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards, camping, loved flowers and knew how to give a good...
Doris "Dorrie" Mcgann
Nov 25, 2015
Mrs. Doris Marie McGann, age 91, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 31, 1924 to George & Mabel (Johnston) Allen and married William McGann. Mrs. McGann had been employed as a Secretary for the American Red Cross in Rye, New York for over 30 years. Doris loved taking trips to Sweden,...
Betty Cawein
Nov 15, 2015
Mrs. Betty J. Cawein, age 92, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 9, 1922 to William & Mary (Kopal) Blanchette and was a graduate of Muskegon High School class of 1941. Betty married Richard Cawein on February 9, 1946. She worked as a tab operator and programmer in various locations while...
Almarion "Mike" Fox
Nov 15, 2015
Mr. Almarion J. Mike Fox, age 92, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born in Arcadia, Michigan on April 24, 1923 to Bruce & Minnie (Fisk) Fox and served his country in the US Army during World War II. Mike married the former Dolores Fralick on July 14, 1962. He worked at Sheldon Co. and Reid Tooling...
