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...
Carol Ann Shepherd
Oct 9, 2015
All who knew Carol Shepherd would agree that she had one of the biggest hearts around. Loving, nurturing, and giving by nature, she lived to care for others whether her family, the children in her care, or others within her community. Carol was a devoted wife and mother, but she just may have argued that becoming a grandmother was...
Thelma "Dede" Betlejewski
Oct 6, 2015
Gracious, kindhearted, and genuine in her love and concern for others, Thelma Dede Betlejewski was a blessing in the lives of all who were within her reach. A woman of faith, she was never one to worry about the things of this world, rather, her focus was on living life to the fullest while holding her loved ones near....
John "Piper" Mercer Jr.
Oct 5, 2015
Mr. John G. "Piper" Mercer Jr., age 77, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 22, 1938 to John & Ruth (Schumacher) Mercer and served his country in the US Navy. He married the former Patricia Brown on April 28, 1967 and had been employed at Harbor Steel and the DNR. John...
Kenneth "Mike" White
Sep 30, 2015
Mr. Kenneth M. "Mike" White, age 60, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 16, 1955 to Floyd & Mary (Malotke) White and married the former Susan Galdek. Mr. White had been employed as a welder for various companies. Mike will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Daughter, Jenine (Shane) Bartosh; sons, Christopher (Victoria)...
Dustin Snyder
Sep 30, 2015
Mr. Dustin Ian Snyder age 33, passed away, September 30, 2015. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 31, 1982, to Michael & Roberta (Bungart) Snyder. Dustin had been an outdoorsman whose passions took him to North Carolina. His open and friendly heart brought him many friends. He loved animals and could be found outdoors camping & fishing....
Karon Green
Sep 28, 2015
While creating forever memories with those she loved, Karon Green lived and loved completely at every opportunity. An amazing woman, she was the glue that held her family together and her strength of heart knew no bounds. Not only a strong woman, Karon was protective of her family, and in all ways stood by their side. Always looking out...
Lloyd Cotton
Sep 28, 2015
Lloyd E. Cotton was an industrious man who was devoted to his family, faith and community. He was adored by his wife, children and grandchildren, valued by his church and trusted in business. He knew what it took to be successful in his career while continuing to be an attentive family man. His fun-loving nature and delightful laughter made...
Myra Lee Rubley
Sep 25, 2015
-Days come and days go, but the ones you love, and who you love, including Jesus, are what matter most. On August 14, 1926 Myra Lee was born at Bloomington, Illinois to Eugene and Emma (Jones) Cofer, in the Mennonite Hospital. She went home to her extended family of her parents, a brother, maternal grandparents, two aunts, and an...
Cheryl Vander Myde
Sep 22, 2015
Vander Myde (Gardner), Cheryl Lynn (01/14/1955 09/22/2015) Norton Shores. Cheri went to be with her Jesus on Tuesday, September 22nd. She is survived by the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Cody Hruskach, Logan Hruskach, Austin Hruskach and Izabella Dunson; Her husband of 39 years Dan; Her daughters Tamara (Robert) Reese, Teresa (Bill) Dunson and Mollie (Jason) Hruskach; and...
