Doris Harris
Jan 9, 2015
Mrs. Doris Harris, age 91, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. She was born in Peroia, Illinois on January 28, 1923 to Lloyd & Ellen (Sandiforth) Zimmerman & married Buel Harris on October 31, 1948. Doris was co-owner of Buel Shoes & was a member of Community United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS Daughters, Susan (Richard) Gawera of AZ & Barbara...
Rosemary Baty
Jan 9, 2015
Mrs. RoseMary Nedeau Baty, age 88, passed away January 9, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 22, 1926 to Harvey I. and Minnie (Neis) Nedeau. She married Rayfield Baty on June 16, 1951. RoseMary was a long time communicant of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church. She loved music and playing the piano. SURVIVORS She is survived...
Senator Harry Demaso
Jan 9, 2015
Harry A. DeMaso, age 93, passed away peacefully in his East Lansing MI home on Friday, January 9, 2015. He was the retired Michigan Republican State Senator from the 20th Michigan District and was Michigans Acting Governor during 1984 Democratic Convention. The oldest son of Italian immigrants to Battle Creek, MI, the Senator (born Aristide Augustino DeMaso) had a...
Vern Kraai
Jan 7, 2015
Mr. Vern J. Kraai, age 85, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born in Zeeland, MI on August 12, 1929 to Floyd & Winnie (Smith) Kraai and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Betty Jane Buys on September 9, 1977 was a supervisor at Muskegon Construction. Vern was...
Suren Demirjian
Jan 5, 2015
Suren Aram Demirjian passed away on January 5, 2015 in Muskegon MI at age 82. Suren, of Armenian ethnicity, immigrated to the United States in 1967. A goldsmith by trade, Suren owned and operated a luxury jewelry and oriental carpet store, House of Suren, in Ann Arbor, Michigan for many years. A true gentleman with a kind word for...
Patricia Johnson
Jan 5, 2015
Patricia Ann Johnson was a hard working woman and a loving mother and grandmother, who put the interests of her family above her own. She and her husband were both big hearted people and made it their concern to help others when they were in need. In her work and family life, Patricia showed a quality of character that...
Vernon Smith
Dec 24, 2014
Smith, Mr. Vernon "Buck" Leander Muskegon Mr. Vernon "Buck" Smith, age 78, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 25, 1936 to Harold & Salome Smith and married the former Florence Gordon on July 13, 1963. Vernon retired from CWC after 35 years in 2000 as a foundry worker. He enjoyed Karaoke,...
Marian Deboef
Dec 22, 2014
Although Marian DeBoef traveled the world over and experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer, there was nothing that was better than sharing her many adventures with the ones she loved. She was fun-loving, adventurous, and an active woman who was game to try just about anything. A devoted wife and mother to be...
Edith Vanslyke
Dec 20, 2014
Mrs. Edith L. VanSlyke, age 94, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born in Thompsonville, Michigan on December 5, 1920 to Fred & Rua (Cummins) Roberts and married Otis VanSlyke. Edith enjoyed yard sales and card games but foremost was always her family. The family would like to thank Lake Woods Nursing Home for the exceptional care...
Thelma Rundle
Dec 20, 2014
Mrs. Thelma H. Rundle, age 85, Died Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born on April 12, 1929 In Harlan, Kentucky to Clyde and Thelma (Daniels) Cox and married Alfred Rundle on July 26, 1947 in Paris, Texas. Thelma was a lifetime member of the Muskegon Moose Lodge and had a passion for dance and music. She enjoyed Bingo...
Jean Hackey
Dec 19, 2014
Mrs. Jean Hackey, age 85, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. She was born in Chicago IL on April 16, 1929 to John & Marie (Holmquist) Adams. Jean was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved animals and enjoyed arts, crafts and playing cards with her Pinnacle Club. SURVIVORS Son, Ron Hackey of North Muskegon; granddaughter, Ashleigh...
Donald Hall
Dec 18, 2014
Mr. Donald Lee Hall, age 76, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 29, 1938 to Cleo & Betty (Wright) Hall and married the former Audrey Overton on September 29, 1962. Donald retired after 23 years in the United States Air Force as an E-6 T-Sgt. He then worked for Consumers Power...
Harryetta Snyder
Dec 17, 2014
Mrs. Harryetta Iris Snyder, age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was born in Shelby, Michigan on July 25, 1919 to Harry & Mildred (Putney) Shaw and graduated from Cleary College in Ypsilanti and Hackley School of Nursing. She married Earl Snyder on July 2, 1948 and was a Registered Nurse for both Hackley and Mercy Hospitals...
Mary Day
Dec 15, 2014
Mrs. Mary Day, age 91, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. She was born in Stanwood, Iowa on April 16, 1923 to Frank & Florence (Large) Horr and married Leland Day on February 26, 1943. Mrs. Day was the Administrative Assistant to the President of Mercy College - Detroit for over 20 years until retiring in 1988. Mary was...
Pearl Halmond
Dec 14, 2014
Pearl Louise Halmond was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and cherished friend and neighbor. She gave of herself for the good of others and was willing to help wherever she could. Her enthusiasm for life was evident in the family she loved and the community she promoted. Pearls life can be measured in nearly a century of years,...
Richard Peters
Dec 14, 2014
All who knew Richard Peters would agree that he was a man of great character and conviction who was generous with his time and resources in ways both great and small. Dick made a successful career in an industry that was one of his greatest passions, and in so doing he served the people in the community he called...
Joseph E. Tokarczyk
Dec 10, 2014
Despite the many challenges he faced, Joe Tokarczyk was loved deeply by those who knew him best. Although he tried hard in life, he lived just as hard. He was a simple man, in many respects, who enjoyed a good ride on his Harley and the pleasure of fishing when he was able. Gone but never to be forgotten,...
Dawn M. Claunch
Dec 9, 2014
Mrs. Dawn Marie Claunch, age 37, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in Clear Lake City, TX on April 28, 1977 to Michael & Janette (Thompson) Jackson and married Brian Claunch on October 10, 2001. Mrs. Claunch enjoyed helping out at her son's schools, White Pines & Lakeshore Middle School. Since they were an army family, there...
Tena Ryan
Dec 9, 2014
Mrs. Tena M. Ryan, age 58, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 26, 1955 to William & Betty (Bendus) Ake and married Floyd Ryan on May 14, 1976. She worked in sales at Caribou Services and enjoyed cooking, traveling, picnics, shopping and Big Red football games. SURVIVORS Husband of 38 years,...