Nancy Cunningham
Feb 3, 2015
Miss Nancy Kay Cunningham, age 57, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 9, 1957 to Lyman & Marjorie (Burns) Cunningham. She was a loving soul that will be missed by many. The family would like to thank the staff of Ruddiman House and cousin, Norm Cunningham, for their loving care of...
Joyce Gemmel
Jan 31, 2015
Mrs. Joyce Dina Gemmel, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was born in Clarkton, Missouri on May 16, 1946 to Elise & Ida (Henson) Hartle and married Harry Gemmel on April 22, 1967. Joyce worked in various restaurants as a cook for many years. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Husband of 47 years, Harry; sons,...
Shirley Walters
Jan 29, 2015
Shirley G. Walters, age 71, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. She was born in Washington, DC on April 18, 1943 to Owen & Doris (Fitzpatrick) Brown. Shirley worked and retired as a teacher. She was employed at Muskegon High School, North Muskegon High School and Orchard View Adult Ed. during her career. She was a volunteer at Love...
Theodore Gemzer
Jan 27, 2015
Although he was a man of great strength and determination who could be strict and even set in his ways at times, Theodore Ted Gemzer was also tender, compassionate, and expressive in the love he gave to his family. He stood firm in his Catholic faith, and it was his faith that carried him when times were trying down...
Gail Anderson
Jan 26, 2015
Mrs. Gail Y. Anderson, age 86, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. She was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on May 9, 1928 to Arthur & Alice (Frederick) Bull and married William Anderson, who had owned & operated Hodgeon & Anderson Iron Works. Gail was employed as a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital and taught at Hackley School of...
Jackson Dingman
Jan 24, 2015
Jackson A. "Action Jackson" Dingman, age 11, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 23, 2004 to Robert Dingman & Santina Simonelli. He was an avid Sponge Bob Fan who enjoyed people and loved to smile. Jackson was a loving and happy child who will be dearly missed. SURVIVORS Father, Robert (Krista)...
Samuel Ryke
Jan 20, 2015
Samuel Ryke, age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 5, 1929 to John & Henrietta (DeNotter) Ryke and served his country in the US Army Reserves. Samuel married the former Anna Spoelman on October 23, 1954 and worked as baker at Ryke's Bakery and then Keebler. He was a member...
Marlene Wickerink
Jan 20, 2015
Mrs. Marlene L. Wickerink, age 78, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born in Chicago IL on November 5, 1936 to Rudolf & Mary (Huminski) Kuh and married Russell Lee Wickerink on August 29, 1959. Marlene worked for McDonalds as a hostess in North Muskegon. She was a member of Crosswinds Fellowship Church and enjoyed flower gardening...
Carl Mattfolk
Jan 18, 2015
A hardworking man of honor and integrity, Carl Mattfolk lived a life of purpose while being content in whatever came his way. He was filled with ingenuity and a knack for figuring out how things work, and he used these gifts and talents to bless those around him whenever he could. A more devoted family man would be hard...
Dorothy Jarvis
Jan 14, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy B. Underhill-Jarvis, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 9, 1927 to Patrick & Lena (Baker) McManus and married William Underhill. After his passing she met and married Clifford Jarvis. Mrs. Jarvis was employed at Muskegon General Hospital and several nursing homes...
Dorothy Underhill Jarvis
Jan 14, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy B. Underhill-Jarvis, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 9, 1927 to Patrick & Lena (Baker) McManus and married William Underhill. After his passing she met and married Clifford Jarvis. Mrs. Jarvis was employed at Muskegon General Hospital and several nursing homes...
Steven Showers
Jan 13, 2015
Mr. Steven E. Showers, age 63, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 1, 1951 to Lawrence & Laura (Gauthier) Showers and served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Steven was a member of Hope Lighthouse Church and enjoyed reading his Bible, Chess, fishing, yard sales, farming and collecting...
Joshua Wright
Jan 10, 2015
Joshua Wright, age 19, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on January 10,2015. Born in Lansing, MI on December 16, 1995 to Andrew and Dennise (Westmoreland) Wright. Joshua was a member of Christ the King Presbyterian Church in Ferry, MI. He was actively involved in his familys small farm in Hart, MI. He enjoyed several...
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,...
