Gordon "Gordy" "Mike" Fessenden
Jun 21, 2016
Mr. Gordon "Gordy" Michael "Mike" Fessenden, age 67, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born in Shelby, Michigan on March 4, 1949 to Ernest & Clara (Barrett) Fessenden and married the former Diane Pallasch on March 4, 2006. Gordy had been employed as a electrician for Johnson Controls and Weyburn-Bartels until retiring. He was a member of...
Mary Dexter
Jun 19, 2016
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dexter, age 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 10, 1930 to Marvin & Genevieve (Bartlett) Taylor. In her younger days, Mary worked for Fruitport Schools. She fondly recalled memories of driving the lunch truck from one school to the other. Mary...
Joshua Wright
Jun 16, 2016
Mr. Joshua James Wright, age 31, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 3, 1985 to Harold Wright & Brenda Jones. Josh had been employed as a clerk for Lucky Mouse. Joshua was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, bow hunting and spending time with is daughter. He will be greatly missed....
Joseph W. Bates
Jun 15, 2016
All who knew Joseph Bates would agree that he was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. He was hardworking throughout his entire life, and he loved using his gifts and talents to help others in ways both great and small. A devoted family man, Joe was blessed to share the majority of his life with his...
Edward J. "Bud" Meier
Jun 15, 2016
Edward J. Meier was born during a blizzard January 6, 1924, to Edward E. and Helen T. (Schelhas) Meier. He joined siblings David, Helen, Irene and Rita; and was followed by Robert, and Dorothy Anne on the family tree. He was Buddy to the family, and Bud to friends for the rest of his life. The family lived in...
Corrina Frye
Jun 14, 2016
Ms. Corrine Sue Frye, age 41, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 21, 1974 to Timothy & LouAnn (Sliter) Frye and graduated from Fruitport High School. Corrina had been a food prepper for Gary's Restaurant and caterer for years. Corrina sometimes attended Life Change Church. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS...
Jacqueline Thomas-Giddings
Jun 10, 2016
Mrs. Jacqueline L. Thomas Giddings, age 80, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in Belleville, Illinois on October 31, 1935 to Charles & Flossie (Poirot) Draper and married Franklin J. Thomas until his passing. She then met Plummer Giddings and married him until his passing. Mrs. Giddings had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who...
Shirley Lowther
Jun 6, 2016
Miss Shirley Ann Lowther, age 76, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. She was born in Sterling Heights, Michigan on September 15, 1939 to Lloyd & Cleo (McDonald) Lowther. Miss Lowther had been employed as a beautician in various cities until moving to Grand Haven where she eventually became the Floral Manager for D & W. Shirley enjoyed deep...
Marcella E. Anderson
Jun 4, 2016
Mrs. Marcella E. Anderson, age 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016 into the arms of Jesus at Lake Woods Nursing Home, Muskegon MI. Marcella worked for the City of Whitehall for 25 years and was a member of Forest Park Covenant Church. The family would like to thank the Lake Woods Nursing Home staff for their...
Viola Jackson
May 31, 2016
Mrs. Viola Lee Jackson, age 92, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 29, 1924 to Jesse & Rose Lee (Stiles) Butler and was preceded in death by husbands Verdon Walz, Russel Spence and Kenneth Jackson. Viola was a singer in the Moon Valley Sweethearts with her husband Ken in Tennessee. She...
Charles Lee Johnson
May 29, 2016
Mr. Charles Lee Johnson, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 9, 1939 to Charles & Gertrude "Trudy" (Denmark) Johnson and served his country in the US Navy during 1958-1960. Mr. Johnson had been employed by Allied Van Lines, Tessa and Meijers until retiring. Charles enjoyed antiques and socializing with...
Marshall Russell
May 29, 2016
Mr. Marshall Lee Russell, age 67, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 6, 1949 to Phillip & Lillian (Fox) Russell and married the former Lori Livingston on August 7, 1992. Mr. Russell had been a contractor and owner of Marshall Russell Construction for years. Marshall loved playing golf in his travel...
Theresa "Tracy" Shelkey Decheney
May 29, 2016
Mrs. Theresa Marie "Tracy" DeCheney, age 48, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 13, 1967 to Lester & Joyce (Gowen) Shelkey and married Robert DeCheney Jr. on May 26, 1990. Tracy graduated from Fruitport High School in 1985 & had been a Co-Owner of Mills Distributing. Tracy enjoyed the sunshine, palm...
Dorace Findorff
May 28, 2016
Dorace Marie Findorff was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a vibrant woman with a great sense of humor, a smile always on her face and the life of a party. Her time was rich in memories spent with many of her close friends and family who will truly miss her. With banks still closing as a result...
Arlene Gallup
May 28, 2016
Mrs. Arlene M. Gallup, age 93, passed away May 28, 2016. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on July 5, 1922 to Lloyd and Pearl Westover. On May 15, 1942, she married Marshall Gene Gallup. Arlene worked in office positions at Sealed Power, Continental Motors, and the City of Norton Shores. She was a volunteer at Hackley Hospital...
Victoria "Vickie" Harris
May 26, 2016
Victoria "Vicki" Ann Harris age 65, passed away in her home unexpectedly on May 26, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 26, 1950 to Abner Herrala and Betty Capps. SURVIVORS She is survived by her 2 sons, Scott Harris, Paul (Shelly) Harris Jr.; 1 daughter, Faith Sportell; 1 brother Ervin (Susan) Herrala; 2 sisters, Roschelle Good,...
Emily Jane Diederichsen
May 26, 2016
Ms. Emily Jane Diederichsen, age 95, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born in Portland, Indiana on April 25, 1921 to Vaughn & Emily (Spade) Stanton. Ms. Diederichsen had been employed as a Office Manager for Dr. John & Dr. James Nolen for over 35 years & Dr. Kinzinger for 12 years until retiring. Emily was a...
Adalynn Grace Smutz
May 25, 2016
Adalynn Grace Smutz, age 1, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 21, 2015 to Justin & Rhonda (Cunningham) Smutz. Adalynn loved snuggling, playing in the water and with her siblings. The joy she brought will never be forgotten. SURVIVORS Parents; siblings, Cyerra Stevenson, Aaronn Smutz, Kianna Franklin, Korey Smutz; grandparents,...
Rosemarie T. Olejniczak
May 25, 2016
Rosemarie Theresa Olejniczak, age 71 , passed away , Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Manistee, Michigan on November 18, 1944 to Aloysius & Marie (Duchon) Wandrych and married Raymond Olejniczak on December 3, 1982. Mrs. Olejniczak had been employed as an office worker for...
Elseta "Sadie" Predko
May 22, 2016
Mrs. Elseta "Sadie" Predko, age 96, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 14, 1920 to Peter & Flavia (Siessere) Corradin. Sadie lived in Muskegon County her entire life and attended Green Creek School and North Muskegon High School. Later in life she was able to receive her high school diploma, as...
