Bella Mae "Bella Bear" Todd, age 4, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 29, 2010 to Steve & Samantha (Peterson) Todd. She enjoyed 4 wheelers, and loved to paint and dance to all music. Her beautiful smile will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Parents, Steve &...
Barbara Thompson Johnson, age 94, passed away April 25, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 5, 1920 to Lyman and Daisy (Van Hook) Thompson. She attended Hackley School, Muskegon High School and Stephens College, graduating in 1940. She married Robert F. Johnson on September 20, 1940, and they were very happily married for 56 years. Barbara...
Mr. Daniel P. "Danny North" Vandenorth, age 71, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 5, 1943 to Peter & Dorothy (Lueker) Vandenorth and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Vandenorth had been wonderful guitar player and musician who played in several local bands and traveled...
Barbara Thompson Johnson, age 94, passed away April 25, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 5, 1920 to Lyman and Daisy (Van Hook) Thompson. She attended Hackley School, Muskegon High School and Stephens College, graduating in 1940. She married Robert F. Johnson on September 20, 1940, and they were very happily married for 56 years. Barbara...
Although his life ended much too soon, John Giberson made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met. He was goodnatured and hardworking with a heart for reaching out to others throughout his life. A devoted family man, John experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer, but what made these things truly...
Mrs. Joyce (Fisher) Storm, age 72, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was born in Holly, Michigan on February 4, 1943 to John & Joyce (O'Connell) Fox and married Alan Storm on December 31, 2002. Mrs. Storm had been employed as a machinist for Breneman's Curtain Roll for 15 years and other various factories until retiring from Johnson...
Over the course of a rich life that spanned nearly a century, Harry Oscar Holm came to personify the virtues of hard work, self-reliance, and devotion to family. He was a craftsman who enjoyed working with his hands, loved sports of all kinds, and was a man of strong opinions who was never afraid to speak his mind and...
Jessie Berry made a difference in the lives of others. Whether family or friend, he was someone who others could rely. He was generous in all ways, and his compassionate nature shown bright to all. Jessie was a hardworking man who filled the lives of those he loved with precious memories never to be forgotten. He will be deeply...
Mrs. Carole Ann Lallo, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1936 to Jerome & Vivian (Christiansen) Allore. Mrs. Lallo had been a dedicated LPN for Christian Care Nursing Home & Seminole Shores Nursing Home until retiring. SURVIVORS Sons, John "Rick" (Betty) Lallo, Gregory (Teresa) Vanderkooi, Gary (Tina) Lallo,...
Mr. Phillip Buys, age 90, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 2, 1924 to William & Emma (West) Buys and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Joan DeGraff on December 16, 1946. Mr. Buys had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Jackson-Merky Contractors for...
Mrs. Maryann Josefowicz, age 59, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1955 to John & Florence (Lynch) Schroder and married Michael Josefowicz on August 11, 1978. Mrs. Josefowicz had been employed at D, Brookhaven Nursing Home, and the WIC Program. Maryann was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic...
A man who lived a life of purpose each day, Gordon Lange was a gift to those around him. A family man through and through, he took his roles as a husband and father to heart, but he just may have argued that nothing was better than becoming a grandfather. Gordy was a man of great strength whose faith...
Mr. Jack W. Broadbent, age 84, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 13, 1930 to Ernest & Elsie (Thom) Broadbent and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Alvera Seline on August 5, 1950. Mr. Broadbent had been employed as a machinist for...
Mr. Larry Jones, age 53, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 after a battle with Liver Cancer. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 7, 1961 to William & Donna (Thorsen) Jones and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1979 and served his country in the US Army. At age 20 he was injured in a car accident...
Mr. Clayton L. Cough, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 18, 1930 to Lewis & Agnes (Peterson) Cough and married the former Eleanor Gatti on August 29, 1959. Mr.Cough had been employed as an engineer for American Metals and Plastics in Grand Rapids for years until retiring. Clayton enjoyed...
Reiss, Mrs. Evelyn "Evie" Mae Grand Haven Mrs. Evelyn "Evie" Mae Reiss rose up into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus, and was reunited with the love of her life, George, in the early morning hours of April 8, 2015. She was born on January 22, 1927 to Emil and Estelle (Buczek) Polak. Among the jobs she held...
Vibrant, fun-loving, and compassionate, Vannye DuChane was a gift to those around her. She was blessed with the gift of hospitality, and her desire to make things special for those around her was never-ending. There was nothing Vannye treasured more than being a wife, mother, and grandmother as her family was her greatest source of pride and joy. A...
Wales Myra Sue Grand Haven Myra Sue Wales, age 79, passed into the waiting arms of her faithful heavenly father, her refuge and strength on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 16, 1935 to Charles & Oretta (Ruiter) Munday. Myra was a long time member of Second Christian Reformed Church and the Women's...
Mr. Kam Randall Klooster, age 56, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 7, 1958 to Charles & Dolores (Creswell) Klooster. Mr. Klooster had been employed as a Mortgage Loan Officer and sold Real Estate. Kam was a life time member of the NRA and enjoyed golf, boating and traveling. SURVIVORS Sister,...
Mr. Theodore Barrett, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois on January 12, 1929 to DeLafalle & Mignon (Murray) Barrett and married the former Elsa Johnson on September 1, 1950. Mr.Barrett had been employed as a tool designer for Midwest Machine and retired as Vice President. Theodore was a member of...