Mark Debard
Sep 5, 2015
Mark Thomas DeBard was born December 3, 1960 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan to Robert and Phyllis (Sauders) DeBard. They lived in Muskegon Heights (Back in the good ole days) Mark was a good baby. For his second Christmas he opened all his presents, then set them aside and went into the kitchen pulled out the pots and...
Kenneth Millard
Sep 3, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Melvin Millard, age 84, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. He was born in White Cloud, Michigan on March 29, 1931 to Asa and Hazel (Thompson) Millard and married the former Laura Jean Sinkback and Bonnie Vanduyvenvoorde. Mr. Millard was a proud veteran of the Korean War and had been employed as a car mechanic and heavy...
James Green
Aug 30, 2015
Mr. James Edward Green, age 90, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015. He was born in Hayti, Missouri on March 6, 1925 to Sidney & Rosie (Nails) Green. Mr. Green had been employed at Eagle Ottawa for years until retiring. SURVIVORS Daughter, Debbie Schmierer of AL; grandchildren, Susan Desjardin, Dennis Itsell, Tracy Grimes & Will Schmierer; great grandchildren, Brenna...
Joanne Hawkins Vargo
Aug 26, 2015
Mrs. Joanne Elizabeth Hawkins Vargo, age 80, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 7, 1935 to Edward & Mary (Pierce) Wagenmaker and married William Hawkins in 1955. He passed away in 1979. After William's passing Joanne would enjoy working at University Park as the Activity Director for several years. She met...
Joann Dratz
Aug 23, 2015
When reflecting on the life of JoAnn Dratz, words such as generous, kindhearted, and gracious come to mind, but perhaps the word that paints the most accurate picture of who she was every day is nurturer. She lived to love and care for her her husband and children, her devotion to her family was truly unmatched. Led by her...
Fredrick S. Galindo
Aug 22, 2015
Fredrick S. Galindo, age 55, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 while surrounded by loving family and friends. Per Fred's wishes, a Celebration of Life picnic will be held between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Saturday, September 19, at Margaret Drake Elliott Park located on Beach Street at the North end of Pere Marquette Park....
Stephen Owen Worth
Aug 20, 2015
Pastor Stephen Owen Worth, age 60, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was born in East Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 1, 1955 to John & Bonnie (Machuta) Worth and married the former Sandra Lou McCann on May 28, 1977. Pastor Worth has been a minister for Bethel Baptist Church of Fruitport as well as Calvary Baptist Church...
Raymond W. Everett
Aug 20, 2015
Mr. Raymond W. Everett, age 82, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was born in Benton, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1933 to Raymond & Mary (Remley) Everett and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Everett had been employed as a machinist for Sealed Power for 30 years until retiring. SURVIVORS Daughter, Deni;...
Frank Glassnor
Aug 17, 2015
Mr. Frank H. Glassnor, age 86, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. He was born in Sullivan Township, Michigan on September 2, 1928 to Charles & Matilda (Sweenor) Glassnor and served his country in the US Army, serving in Germany. He married the former Corabel VanderMolen on December 5, 1961 and she preceded him in death after 53 years...
John Mylenek
Aug 17, 2015
Mr. John J. Mylenek, age 69, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 5, 1946 to Carl & Gertrude (Neuman) Mylenek and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married the former Carolyn McKinney on August 23, 1969. Mr. Mylenek had been employed as a Flush Operator...
Judge Edward "Cam" Farmer Jr.
Aug 16, 2015
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Edward Cam Farmer, Jr. lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was a hardworking and honorable man who served others both abroad and within the community he loved. A devoted family man, Cam deeply loved...
Ervin Collins
Aug 13, 2015
Mr. Ervin T. Collins, age 86, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. He was born in Alpena, Michigan on September 20, 1928 to Lester & Merle (Kidder) Collins and served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married the former Arlene Ruster on August 10, 1968. Mr. Collins had been employed at AP Parts for...
Paul Trowbridge
Aug 12, 2015
Mr. Paul Trowbridge, age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He was born in Manton, Michigan on September 25, 1925 to Andrew & Ethel (Miller) Trowbridge and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He married the former Violet Meyers on March 3, 1951. Mr. Trowbridge had been employed at Brunswick for 30 years until retiring...
Corabel Glassnor
Aug 10, 2015
Mrs. Corabel May Glassnor, age 75, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. She was born in Sullivan Township, Michigan on July 20, 1940 to Andrew & Marketta (Vaughn) VanderMolen and married Frank Glassnor on December 5, 1961. Mrs. Glassnor had been employed as a Secretary for the Muskegon Township Clerk for 37 1/2 years until retiring. Corabel was a...
Eleanor Bird
Aug 2, 2015
Mrs. Eleanor Lorene Bird, age 93, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the Poppen House. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 5, 1922 to Ed & Ruby (West) Smith and married Lewis Bird on August 12, 1950. Mrs. Bird had been employed as a Billing Clerk for Alfred J. Hunter for 40 plus years until retiring...
Giovonni Tornes-Sherrod
Aug 2, 2015
Giovonni Tornes-Sherrod, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, twenty minutes after his first breath in Muskegon, Michigan. Child of Ryan Sherrod & Bryonna Tornes, he is greatly missed. SURVIVORS Parents, Ryan Sherrod & Bryonna Tornes; grandparents, Christopher & Natasha Thomas, Roosevelt & Loletta Sherrod, Darlene & Clifton Tornes Jr., Deborah Fernanders, Willie Sherrod; great grandfather, Charles Thomas; many aunts,...
Katherine Zagers
Aug 1, 2015
Mrs. Katherine B. (Saunders) Zagers, age 94, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 11, 1921 to Oscar & Agnes (Mason) Olsen. Katherine married Kenneth Saunders in December 1942 and he preceded her in death in December 1944. She then married John Zagers on May 5, 1954 and he passed away in...
Carmen V. Fenner
Jul 24, 2015
All who knew Carmen V. Fenner would agree that she was the heartbeat of wherever she was. Her zest for life was contagious, and her love for those around her was easy to see. A more devoted wife and mother would be hard to find, and there was nothing that made her heart swell with pride more than it...
Ann Sturgeon
Jul 23, 2015
Mrs. Ann Mae Sturgeon, age 91, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on March 16, 1924 to Leo & Anna (Johnson) O'Callaghan. She came to Muskegon in 1943 and was employed at the General Telephone Co. When World War II began, she moved to Detroit and was employed in the offices of General...
