Dennis Oakley
May 15, 2014
Mr. Dennis David James Oakley, age 27, died unexpectedly, Thursday, May 8, 2014. He was born in Manistee, MI on April 30, 1987 to Charlie Oakley & Violet Knudsen. Dennis had been employed at Seaver Industrial Finishing for a year and half and was a member of the Fruitport Eagles. He was a lover of the outdoors, often going...
Harold Closz Jr.
May 11, 2014
Harold Francis Closz Jr. was a man dedicated to the most important things in life: faith, family, friends, co-workers, causes and anything else that gave himself and others joy. From sports and music to education and politics, Harold liked being active. He made his mark in business, community organizing, public health and youth programs. His robust personality and adventure...
Alice Baker
May 9, 2014
Alice Baker, age 98, went home to be with her Lord on May 9, 2014 in Bradenton, Florida. Alice was born in St. Charles, Illinois on February 20, 1916 the daughter of Fred and Ingeborg Nelson of Swedish decent. Alice was raised on a farm and enjoyed fishing and trapping muskrats and mink with her little brother, LeRoy "Bud"...
Joyce Decheney
May 6, 2014
Although the way before her was not without times of trial, Joyce DeCheney was a gracious woman with a quiet strength and an unwavering faith that carried her along her entire lifes journey. She lived an active lifestyle and was very outgoing and social with numerous friends throughout her life. Joyce was blessed to spend much of her life...
Tom Veltum
May 5, 2014
Mr. Thomas C. Veltum, age 69, known to his friends as "Buck Wilderness" and "Father Tom", passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1945 to Clifford & Rose (Lojkovic) Veltum and married the former Florence Yedinak on September 8, 1990. Mr. Veltum had been employed as a machinist at Challenge Machinery...
Thomas Veltum
May 5, 2014
Mr. Thomas C. Veltum, age 69, known to his friends as "Buck Wilderness" and "Father Tom", passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1945 to Clifford & Rose (Lojkovic) Veltum and married the former Florence Yedinak on September 8, 1990. Mr. Veltum had been employed as a machinist at Challenge Machinery...
Joann Dobben
May 4, 2014
Mrs. JoAnn M. Dobben, age 84, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 20, 1929 to William A. & Bernice (Brooke) Vanderwerp and married Clifford Dobben on June 25, 1955. Mrs. Dobben was a graduate of Muskegon High School and received her BA Degree in Education from Hope College. She had been...
Bertha F. Kenjesky
May 3, 2014
Mrs. Bertha F. Kenjesky, age 100, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on July 10, 1913 to Joseph & Frances (Laube) Mayette and married Charles Kenjesky on September 30, 1939. Mrs. Kenjesky had been employed as a machine operator at Kent Products for years until retiring in 1978. She enjoyed her flower...
Reginald Veldman
May 2, 2014
Mr. Reginald B. Veldman, age 87, died Friday, May 2, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 20, 1927 to Harvy & Evelyn (Stenberg) Veldman & married the former Donna Johnson on January 18, 1952. Mr. Veldman had been employed as a Steel Press Operator at Grand Haven Stamped Products until retiring. He was a longtime active...
Wilma Parker
Apr 30, 2014
Mrs. Wilma E. Parker, our mom, grandma and great grandma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 9, 1922 to Frank & Eva (Schutter) Doppel and married Lloyd Parker. Mrs. Parker had been a loving foster grandparent who loved to volunteer. She will be truly missed but not forgotten. SURVIVORS...
Ilamae Randall
Apr 30, 2014
Some view being a mother to be routine work with little reward, but nothing could be further from the truth when it came to Ilamae Randall as she viewed her role as a mother to be both her highest calling and her greatest blessing. Although she treasured being a mother, she just may have argued that being a grandmother...
William Perri I
Apr 30, 2014
Mr. William J. "Bill" Perri, age 87, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 16, 1926 to Pasquale & Anna (Costieble) Perri and served his country in the US Army. Mr. Perri married the former Patricia Sadler on December 5, 1953 and had been a self employed Tax...
Alvin Baker
Apr 29, 2014
Mr. Alvin F. "Al" Baker, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 15, 1919 to Jacob & Florence (Fritzma) Baker and served his country in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He married the former Henrietta "Rita" Dykstra on May 22,...
Evie Karl
Apr 27, 2014
Mrs. Evelyn F. "Evie" Karl, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born in Rockford, MI on September 23, 1921 to Lester & Audra (Bennett) Ammerman and married Curtiss Beach and after his passing met and married Raymond F. Karl. Evie had been a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with a wonderful sense of...
Dawn Scott
Apr 25, 2014
SCOTT, MS. DAWN M. Norton Shores Ms. Dawn M. Scott, age 68, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 9, 1946 to Julius & Ella (Jorgensen) Priebe and was a 1964 graduate of Muskegon High School. Ms. Scott had been a Teacher and Administrator for Muskegon Public Schools for 35 years until...
Doris Maple
Apr 23, 2014
Doris Alberta Maple was a devoted woman who worked hard for her family all her life and reaped the benefit of their love and respect. She was thoughtful and kind, caring and attentive. Such qualities made her the cherished parent, conscientious professional and considerate friend that she was. In simple and profound ways, Doris life was rich with faith,...
Connie Taylor
Apr 21, 2014
Mrs. Connie J. Taylor, age 80, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 7, 1933 to Nicholas & Edna (Joshma) Zuidema and married Leonard A. Taylor on September 7, 1951. Mrs. Taylor had been employed as Food Manager at Orchard View Public Schools for 18 years until retiring. SURVIVORS Sons, Douglas Taylor,...
Mike Webber
Apr 21, 2014
Mr. Harold W. "Mike" Webber, age 89, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born in Shelby, MI on August 27, 1924 to Walter & Laura (Cook) Webber and served his country in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He married the former Ruby J. Youmans on July 17, 1947 and had been employed at CWC Textron...
John Gibner
Apr 20, 2014
Although his life was filled with numerous enriching experiences, there was nothing that made the eyes of John Gibner sparkle more than being surrounded by his loved ones. He was a man of honor and integrity who was well respected in his work, in his community, and in his family. It was easy to see that John adored his...
Roberta "Bobbie" Snyder
Apr 20, 2014
Those who knew and loved Roberta Bobbie Snyder have so many wonderful memories that will never be forgotten. The common threads throughout her lifes journey were her thoughtful words, her selfless deeds, and her compassionate spirit, but it was her amazing heart that knew no bounds that sets her apart from the rest. Through work and play, hardship and...