Kenneth Coleman
Nov 15, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Duane Coleman, age 67, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan on April 26, 1948 to Aaron & Dorothy (Zimmerman) Coleman and married the former Kum "Mena" Shin on January 27, 1996. Mr. Coleman was the owner and operator of K & K Logistics since 1999. Ken was a hard worker...
Robert George "Bob" France
Nov 14, 2015
Robert "Bob" George France, age 87, of Nunica, passed away suddenly on November 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Norma (Tysman); sons, Robin and Gary; grandson, Caleb; and 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his sons Jerry (Janine) of Grand Haven, Steve (Cheri) of Grand Rapids, Dan (Nina) of...
Janet Judd
Nov 10, 2015
Janet Louise Judd, 85, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2015. Janet was born in Muskegon, Michigan, on October 13, 1930, the daughter of William Roy Hill and Mary Barlow Hill. SURVIVORS Janet is survived by her husband, Edward; son,Tom (Doryce) Judd of Denton TX; daughter, Nancy (Steve) Reideler of Denton TX, one grandchild and one great grandchild. SERVICE...
Betty Lee Silberman
Nov 10, 2015
Mrs. Betty Lee Silberman, age 84, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1930 to Thomas & Esther (Bowers) Fox and married Daniel Silberman on July 2, 1956. Mrs. Silberman had been employed as the Secretery for Mona Shores High School Choir for many years making 10 trips to Europe...
Carlene Balavitch
Nov 9, 2015
Mrs. Carlene Emma Balavitch, age 89, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on November 22, 1925 to Emil & Sara (Smith) Johnson and married Adam Balavitch on October 24, 1953. Mrs. Balavitch had been a beautician and co owner of Adam's Camper Sales with her husband. Carlene was a member of Calvary Church...
Joseph Hallauer
Nov 8, 2015
Mr. Joseph Harold Hallauer, age 50, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 1, 1965 to James & Judy (Major) Hallauer. Mr. Hallauer had been employed as a tool & die maker and machinist. Joseph loved his family and time with his children. He enjoyed watching Nascar, fishing, working on cars and...
John E. Devries
Nov 8, 2015
Mr. John Edwin DeVries, age 93, left this world at peace with Christ and having kept the faith on Sunday, November 8, 2015. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 13, 1922 to Richard & Gertrude (Vandenberg) DeVries and served his country in the US Navy during World War II. He married the former Lena Huisman in...
Margaret Benedict
Nov 6, 2015
Mrs. Margaret May Benedict, age 94, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 29, 1921 to Frederick & Kathryn (Lewis) Meurer and married Charles Benedict on March 22, 1941. Mrs. Benedict had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was a member of the Muskegon Elks, Lincoln Golf Club and the...
Gertrude Vanderwal
Nov 5, 2015
Gertrude VanderWal, a lifelong resident of the Tri Cities area, passed away November 5, 2015 at Sanctuary At the Shore in Grand Haven. SURVIVORS She is survived by her son Howard (Beverly) VanderWal of Grand Haven; daughter Susan (Harry) WoJahn of Muskegon. Also surviving are her grandchildren Erin (Nick) Grimard, Kristine Hardy, Harry (Heidi) Wojahn Jr. and Sean (Shevaun)...
Mauritz Erickson
Nov 5, 2015
Throughout his rich and rewarding life, Mauritz Erickson lived with others in mind. He was warm, genuine, and approachable, and as a lifelong resident of the Muskegon community he was the sort of man whom everyone seemed to know. A loving husband and devoted father, Maury treasured these roles, but he just may have argued that there was nothing...
Theresa Carranza
Nov 4, 2015
Mrs. Theresa Marie Carranza, age 55, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 7, 1960 to Martin & Norma (Slate) Knuppenburg and graduated from Fruitport High School. She married Freddy Carranza in 1987 and had been employed as a Bus Driver for Holland Public Schools for 17 years until retiring in 2013....
Theodore Williams Jr.
Nov 2, 2015
Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, Theodore Williams, Jr. was a humble man whose greatest source of pride and joy was found in the family he adored. Well known throughout his community, he was hardworking, well-respected, and a successful advocate for others. Ted was a devoted father, but he just may have argued that nothing...
Tracy Varela
Nov 2, 2015
Ms. Tracy Lynn Varela, age 44, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 27, 1970 to John & Patricia (Wiegand) Booher. Tracy loved her grandkids, music, family events and gardening. SURVIVORS Children, Anthony (Emily) Varela, Timothy (Sarah Rangel) Varela, Andre (Kayla Leija) Varela; grandchildren, Caden & Carter Varela; mom, Patricia Booher; siblings,...
Edna Mckenney
Nov 1, 2015
Mrs. Edna Louise McKenney, age 87, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. She was born in Petoskey, Michigan on February 9, 1928 to Lesley & Mary (Baumgartner) Hooker. Mrs. McKenney had been a loving homemaker who loved reading her Bible, animals, going for walks and traveling. SURVIVORS Children, Donna (Marvin) Jinkins, Sharon (James) Veen, Cindy Tasker, Barbara Phillips, Richard...
Imogene Berens
Oct 30, 2015
Mrs. Imogene "Genie" Louise Berens, age 90, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. She was born in West Virginia on August 18, 1925 to Jasper & Alice (Anderson) Yost and married Alvin Berens on May 3, 1941. Mrs. Berens had been a homemaker & member of Grand Rapids Central Seventh Day Adventist. Imogene was an excellent cook and loved...
Melvina Anderson
Oct 28, 2015
Miss Melvina Elva Anderson, age 91, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born in Whitehall, Michigan on March 9, 1924 to Emil & Gunhild (Ling) Anderson. Miss Anderson had been employed at Mars Candy Co. on the Snickers line for 41 years until retiring in 1983. Melvina was a member of River Grove Baptist Church in Chicago....
Darrell Martin
Oct 24, 2015
Darrell LaVern Martin was an all-American guy who liked family activities, baseball and apple pie. Actually, he was a fan of baseball, basketball and football and made the best peanut butter pie. Though he was quiet by nature and stayed to himself most of the time, he got excited with sports and maintained wonderful friendships. The best things in...
Ronald Falconer
Oct 22, 2015
Mr. Ronald Eugene Falconer, age 76, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born in Morgan Town, West Virginia on May 12, 1939 to Bruce & Mary (Perrine) Falconer and married the former Rachel Terryn in July of 1985. Mr. Falconer had been employed working in Machine Repair at SD Warren, Clark Flooring, Teledyne, Sealed Power and later...
William Lawson
Oct 16, 2015
A man of honor, courage, and unending love for his family, William Lawson was a blessing to everyone he met. He worked hard, but he played hard, too, and he loved heading out on on Muskegon Lake board his boat in the company of his children and grandchildren. Life was not without times of trial for Bill, but he...
Barbara Cook
Oct 14, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Ann Cook, age 73, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on December 21, 1941 to Leon & Helen (Cambell) Thomas and married Clifford "Skip" L. Cook Jr. on June 30, 1962. Mrs. Cook had been employed as an Assistant Manager for Rite Aid retiring as Store Manager after 36 years...
