Shirley Potratz
Sep 30, 2014
Mrs. Shirley A. Potratz, age 81, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 28, 1933 to Bernard & Ida (Denhof) Hollar and married Samuel Potratz on May 10, 1952. Mrs. Potratz had been employed by the State of Michigan for 32 years, retiring from PJ Hoffmaster State Park after 22 years in...
Alma Randles
Sep 27, 2014
Alma Jane (Rice) Randles, passed away Saturday September 27, 2014. She was born March 16, 1923 to John Merle Rice and Uva May Potter. She was valedictorian of her 1941 graduating class at Ravenna High School. Alma married her high school sweetheart Orville Edward Randles who preceded her in death in 1979 and raised her children attending Wood Avenue...
Phyllis Mattfolk
Sep 27, 2014
When reflecting on the life of Phyllis Mattfolk, words such as gracious, generous, and loving come to mind, however, it was her unwavering faith that will be her lasting legacy. She was a social person who was the heartbeat of wherever she went, and there was nothing she loved more than being with her family and friends. Phyllis shared...
Mary Jo Grimm
Sep 24, 2014
Mrs. Mary J. Grimm, age 80, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 25, 1934 to William & Josephine (Rice) Detamore and married George L. Grimm Jr. on May 1, 1954. Mrs. Grimm had been employed at Arthur Murrays's School of Dance and at JC Penney for 10 years until retiring in...
Orville C. "Bud" Wilson
Sep 24, 2014
Although Orville Bud Wilson experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer, there was nothing better in his book than being surrounded by the family he adored. He was a loving husband and dedicated father, but it was easy to see that being a grandfather put a brilliant sparkle in his eye. Resourceful, hardworking, and...
Mary Ann Fox
Sep 23, 2014
Mrs. Mary Ann Fox, known as Hot Rod Granny, age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She was born in Fruitport, MI on March 10, 1937 to Clettes & Irene (Miller) Massey and married William Fox on October 6, 1956. Mrs. Fox had been a loving homemaker who enjoyed baking, knitting, auctions and needlework. But foremost was always...
Lynette Lieffers
Sep 21, 2014
Miss Lynette Lieffers, age 56, died Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 7, 1958 to James & Harriett (Grinwis) Lieffers. SURVIVORS Sisters-in-law, Norma Lieffers, Dorothy Lieffers; niece, Cynthia (Andrew) Hector; nephews, Jason (America) Lieffers, Shane (Jimin) Lieffers & Brett (Carri) Lieffers; many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Willard J. Vandervelde
Sep 19, 2014
Mr. Willard VanderVelde, age 83, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 25, 1931 to John & Mary (Weitsema) VanderVelde and married the former Barbara Bonifield on May 26, 1951. Willard worked as a machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors for 48 years. He was a Charter member of the Port City Beagle...
Ronald Lee Hosler
Sep 18, 2014
Mr. Ronald L. Hosler Sr., age 69, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 26, 1944 to Clyde Russell & Margaret (Loyselle) Hosler. Ronald worked as a fuel technician, was employed by NASA at the Kennedy Space Center and also had a passion for working on automobiles. SURVIVORS Daughter, Michelle (Michael) Silva;...
Helen D. Burmeister
Sep 18, 2014
Mrs. Helen Burmeister, age 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Burlington, NC. She was born in Elbridge Twp. (Hart, MI) on March 5, 1918 to Henry & Maud (Draggoo) Shull and later married Les Burmeister. SURVIVORS Two Sons, Dennis (Patti) Burmeister of Jacksonville, FL, Thomas (Susan) Burmeister of N. Muskegon; Daughter, Debra Farley of Burlington, NC;...
Sharron Strube
Sep 16, 2014
Mrs. Sharron K. Strube, age 73, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 7, 1941 to Paul & Beatrice (Campbell) Hershey and married Paul Strube on March 25, 1991. Mrs. Strube had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting and quilting. SURVIVORS Husband of 23 years, Paul;...
Johanne Hoeker
Sep 13, 2014
Mrs. Johanne E. Hoeker, age 85, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 22, 1928 to Samuel & Lydia (Johnson) Page and married Burton J. "Bud" Hoeker on May 15, 1953. Mrs. Hoeker had been employed as a secretary at Sheldon & Lakeshore Machinery, Mackay Industries and Knollview Nursing Home for years...
Phyllis Curtis
Sep 12, 2014
Mrs. Phyllis Jean Curtis, age 89, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 18, 1925 to Samuel & Jennie (VanDyke) Morrell and married Glenn F. Curtis on November 23, 1950. Phyllis was a member of River of Life Fellowship in Twin Lake and active in the 1st Baptist Church Ladies Bible Study....
Mary Patricia "Pat" Aker
Sep 11, 2014
Hardworking, resilient, and genuine, Mary Patricia Pat Aker brought such happiness to the world around her. She treasured her faith, and it was her faith that put the joy in her heart and carried her through the storms of life when they came her way. Pat was a devoted wife and mother, and although she treasured these roles she...
Carol Sparrow
Sep 10, 2014
Mrs. Carol L. Sparrow, age 74, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014. She was born in South Haven, Michigan on September 10, 1940 to William & Louise (Sexauer) Collins and married William S. Sparrow on December 19, 1959. Carol was a member of Grand Haven Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed her time with her family and especially her...
Kenneth Briggs
Sep 9, 2014
Mr. Kenneth R. Briggs, age 86, passed away at home Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 13, 1928 to Ferdinand & Edna (Banks) Briggs, and served his country in the US Army. Ken married the former Ruth Berryman on May 25, 1951 and had been employed as a machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors...
Theodore Burns
Sep 6, 2014
Mr. Theodore W. Burns, age 77, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 11, 1937 to James & Cora (Reed) Burns and married the former Karen Furman on December 28, 1981. Theodore enjoyed gardening, fruit trees, the outdoors and his machinery. But foremost was always his family. SURVIVORS Wife of 36 years,...
Thelma Davis Mockerman
Aug 31, 2014
Mrs. Thelma E. Davis Mockerman, age 80, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. She was born in Detroit, MI on January 26, 1934 to Herbert & Thelma (McNabb) Crandall and married Raymond Davis and then Milton Mockerman on July 31, 2004. Mrs. Davis had been employed as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Fruitport...
Vernice Kraus
Aug 29, 2014
Mrs. Vernice W. Kraus, age 97, died Friday, August 29, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 15, 1917 to Orel & Katherine (Weir) Andrews & married John Kraus. Mrs. Kraus worked at Continental Motors, and A clothes Buyer for the Abigail until her daughter passed. Vernice then raised 2 of her 4 grandchildren and went back...
Allan Hatt
Aug 28, 2014
Mr. Allan J. Hatt passed away August 28, 2014. He is a 1956 graduate of Central High, Grand Rapids MI. Al married the love of his life, Diane Degi in 1960. He was an optician at Co-Optical Service for 38 years. Dad loved to run, snow ski, sail, camp, fish and hunt. But foremost was always his family. SURVIVORS...
