Floyd Fernow Jr.

Floyd Fernow Jr.

Jun 3, 2015

Mr. Floyd Fernow Jr., age 65, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born on August 5, 1949 to Floyd & Betty (Wiley) Fernow and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He married the former Christine Fordham on July 31, 1971. Mr. Fernow had been employed as a Operator for Sun Chemical for...

Marian Maas

Marian Maas

May 30, 2015

Marian Helen Maas was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and an invested teacher. Her natural curiosity and vigor for learning made her a lifelong student who never tired of knowing more. From childhood, Marian was encouraged to think and explore, and with that passion, she inspired many who had the privilege of being under her care. Marian Helen...

Patricia Green

Patricia Green

May 30, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Jean Green, age 59, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 8, 1955 to Gary & Mary (Jacobs) Hoekenga and married Max Green on April 6, 1985. Mrs. Green had been a Respiratory Therapist for Hackley and Mercy Hospitals for years until 2011. Patricia enjoyed bowling, golf, reading, playing cards,...

Maxine Christiansen

Maxine Christiansen

May 28, 2015

Mrs. Maxine Mae Christiansen, age 96, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born in Dallas City, Illinois on August 22, 1918 to Charles & Lili (Carlson) Brenizer and married Thorwald Christiansen on June 14, 1949. Mrs. Christiansen had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was an avid reader and enjoyed drawing and crafts, but foremost...

Clarence Morrison

Clarence Morrison

May 27, 2015

Mr. Clarence E. "Ed" Morrison, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015. He was born in Lapeer, Michigan on December 24, 1929 to James & Orrie Burch and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Priscilla Thomas on August 25, 1956. Mr. Morrison had been employed as an Assistant Service...

Robin Downs

Robin Downs

May 26, 2015

Miss Robin Lynn Downs, age 42, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 25, 1972 to John Downs & Bernadine Lamrock. Miss Downs had been employed at Meijer for a time. Robin enjoyed her cat, fishing, music, spending time with her nieces and nephews and watching the sun set. SURVIVORS Mother, Bernadine...

Patrick Mccormick

Patrick Mccormick

May 25, 2015

Patrick George McCormick, age 64, passed away after a long illness on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born in Lincoln, Maine on July 27, 1950 to Avon & Ann (Granville) McCormick. Mr. McCormick had been employed for various companies including United Technologies Diesel Systems of Springfield, MA and was the quality assurance resident representative liaison with Teledyne Continental...

Thomas Jones Sr.

Thomas Jones Sr.

May 21, 2015

Mr. Thomas Richards Jones, age 87, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 23, 1928 to Harry & Bess (Richards) Jones and married the former Sally Lundeen on April 7, 1951. Mr. Jones was the owner of Jones Sporting Goods for years until retiring. Thomas was a member of First Congregational Church...

Evelyn Taylor

Evelyn Taylor

May 21, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn Mae "Evy" (Fraser) Taylor, age 86, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Grand Haven Michigan. She was born on May 19, 1929 the youngest daughter of the late Donald Fulford & Edith Charlotte (White) Fraser of Rochester Michigan. Evelyn married Clyde Beryl Joseph Taylor on January 15, 1972 and he preceded her in death on June...

Joyce Pulsifer

Joyce Pulsifer

May 20, 2015

In as much as she gave, Joyce Pulsifer was loved abundantly and cherished in the hearts of many. A spirited woman who found joy and contentment in the family she loved, she also enjoyed the blessing of good friendships. A loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joyce will be long remembered and sadly missed. By 1932, the...

Barbara George

Barbara George

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Jean George, age 75, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on July 25, 1939 to Alex & Irene (Vilinsky) Harland and married Albert George on August 29, 1957. Mrs. George had been employed as a Purchasing Agent for the City of Westland for over 20 years until retiring. Barbara was a...

Leona Towne

Leona Towne

May 16, 2015

Mrs. Leona I. Towne age 92, died May 16, 2015. She was born in LeRoy, Michigan on January 22, 1923 to Clarence and Nellie (St. Mary) Baumunk and lived in the Muskegon Fruitport area since 1946. She married Orville (Lloyd) Towne May 1st, 1943 and he preceded her in death on December, 19, 2002. She was a longtime member...

Alice Rasey

Alice Rasey

May 13, 2015

Mrs. Alice Janet Rasey, age 96, passed over Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and her remains were donated to the Michigan State University Anatomical Dept. She was born in Cambridge, Wisconsin on September 7, 1918 to Lawrence & Alma (Smithback) Eide and married Max Rasey in 1937. Mrs. Rasey had been a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who...

Jack Stevens

Jack Stevens

May 12, 2015

Mr. Jack Stevens, age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 2, 1936. SURVIVORS Jack is survived by his children, Mark Stevens, Susan (Tom) Weaver, Pamela Craymer; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and his dog, Brutus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 17,...

Carrie Oplinger

Carrie Oplinger

May 6, 2015

Mrs. Carrie Mae Oplinger, age 84, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 18, 1930 to Arthur & Ethel Britton and married Paul Oplinger on May 30, 1949. Mrs. Oplinger had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to knit, crochet and was a good artist. She will be greatly...

Betty Capps

Betty Capps

May 5, 2015

Mrs. Betty Nellie Capps, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 18, 1932 to Ralph & Frances (Lewis) Artlip and married John Capps in 1968. Mrs. Capps had been employed as a interpreter for the deaf at Muskegon Public Schools for 24 years until retiring in 1997. Betty loved life...

Carlyle "Frank" Leady Jr.

Carlyle "Frank" Leady Jr.

May 3, 2015

Mr. Carlyle F. "Frank" Leady, Jr., age 80, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 30, 1934 to Carlyle & Velda (Gill) Leady and married the former Dawn Barber on May 2, 1953. Mr. Leady was a Tool & Die Engineer and partial owner of E.P.C. Industries for many years until retiring...

Evelyn Shirey

Evelyn Shirey

Apr 28, 2015

Mrs. Evelyn Roberta Shirey, age 81, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on February 27, 1934 to William & Bernetta (Morehead) Harwood and married Burdette Shirey on January 23, 1954. Mrs. Shirey had worked for the village of Casnovia as the village clerk. Evelyn was a member of Casnovia Baptist Church and will...

Clarence Perry

Clarence Perry

Apr 27, 2015

Mr. Clarence Henry Perry, age 85, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 8, 1929 to Harry & Rev. Catherine (Esh) Perry and served in the National Guard. He married the former Nancy Watson on November 9, 1946. Mr. Perry had been employed at Muskegon Piston Ring, Little Village Rest Home and...

Gene R. Tousey

Gene R. Tousey

Apr 27, 2015

Mr. Gene R. Tousey, age 85, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 10, 1930 to Clem & Margaret (Richie) Tousey and married the former Jeanine Olds on May 10, 1952. Mr. Tousey had been employed at Thom McAn of Muskegon, and retired from Protective Equipment Co. of Chicago. Gene was an...