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...
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...
