Leona Towne
May 16, 2015
Mrs. Leona I. Towne age 92, died May 16, 2015. She was born in LeRoy, Michigan on January 22, 1923 to Clarence and Nellie (St. Mary) Baumunk and lived in the Muskegon Fruitport area since 1946. She married Orville (Lloyd) Towne May 1st, 1943 and he preceded her in death on December, 19, 2002. She was a longtime member...
Alice Rasey
May 13, 2015
Mrs. Alice Janet Rasey, age 96, passed over Wednesday, May 13, 2015 and her remains were donated to the Michigan State University Anatomical Dept. She was born in Cambridge, Wisconsin on September 7, 1918 to Lawrence & Alma (Smithback) Eide and married Max Rasey in 1937. Mrs. Rasey had been a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who...
Jack Stevens
May 12, 2015
Mr. Jack Stevens, age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 2, 1936. SURVIVORS Jack is survived by his children, Mark Stevens, Susan (Tom) Weaver, Pamela Craymer; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and his dog, Brutus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. MEMORIAL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 17,...
Carrie Oplinger
May 6, 2015
Mrs. Carrie Mae Oplinger, age 84, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 18, 1930 to Arthur & Ethel Britton and married Paul Oplinger on May 30, 1949. Mrs. Oplinger had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to knit, crochet and was a good artist. She will be greatly...
Betty Capps
May 5, 2015
Mrs. Betty Nellie Capps, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 18, 1932 to Ralph & Frances (Lewis) Artlip and married John Capps in 1968. Mrs. Capps had been employed as a interpreter for the deaf at Muskegon Public Schools for 24 years until retiring in 1997. Betty loved life...
Carlyle "Frank" Leady Jr.
May 3, 2015
Mr. Carlyle F. "Frank" Leady, Jr., age 80, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 30, 1934 to Carlyle & Velda (Gill) Leady and married the former Dawn Barber on May 2, 1953. Mr. Leady was a Tool & Die Engineer and partial owner of E.P.C. Industries for many years until retiring...
Evelyn Shirey
Apr 28, 2015
Mrs. Evelyn Roberta Shirey, age 81, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on February 27, 1934 to William & Bernetta (Morehead) Harwood and married Burdette Shirey on January 23, 1954. Mrs. Shirey had worked for the village of Casnovia as the village clerk. Evelyn was a member of Casnovia Baptist Church and will...
Clarence Perry
Apr 27, 2015
Mr. Clarence Henry Perry, age 85, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 8, 1929 to Harry & Rev. Catherine (Esh) Perry and served in the National Guard. He married the former Nancy Watson on November 9, 1946. Mr. Perry had been employed at Muskegon Piston Ring, Little Village Rest Home and...
Gene R. Tousey
Apr 27, 2015
Mr. Gene R. Tousey, age 85, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 10, 1930 to Clem & Margaret (Richie) Tousey and married the former Jeanine Olds on May 10, 1952. Mr. Tousey had been employed at Thom McAn of Muskegon, and retired from Protective Equipment Co. of Chicago. Gene was an...
Bella "Bella Bear" Todd
Apr 26, 2015
Bella Mae "Bella Bear" Todd, age 4, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 29, 2010 to Steve & Samantha (Peterson) Todd. She enjoyed 4 wheelers, and loved to paint and dance to all music. Her beautiful smile will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Parents, Steve &...
Barbara Johnson
Apr 25, 2015
Barbara Thompson Johnson, age 94, passed away April 25, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 5, 1920 to Lyman and Daisy (Van Hook) Thompson. She attended Hackley School, Muskegon High School and Stephens College, graduating in 1940. She married Robert F. Johnson on September 20, 1940, and they were very happily married for 56 years. Barbara...
Danny North
Apr 25, 2015
Mr. Daniel P. "Danny North" Vandenorth, age 71, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 5, 1943 to Peter & Dorothy (Lueker) Vandenorth and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Vandenorth had been wonderful guitar player and musician who played in several local bands and traveled...
Barbara Thompson Johnson
Apr 25, 2015
Barbara Thompson Johnson, age 94, passed away April 25, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 5, 1920 to Lyman and Daisy (Van Hook) Thompson. She attended Hackley School, Muskegon High School and Stephens College, graduating in 1940. She married Robert F. Johnson on September 20, 1940, and they were very happily married for 56 years. Barbara...
John L. Giberson
Apr 24, 2015
Although his life ended much too soon, John Giberson made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met. He was goodnatured and hardworking with a heart for reaching out to others throughout his life. A devoted family man, John experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer, but what made these things truly...
Joyce Storm
Apr 19, 2015
Mrs. Joyce (Fisher) Storm, age 72, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. She was born in Holly, Michigan on February 4, 1943 to John & Joyce (O'Connell) Fox and married Alan Storm on December 31, 2002. Mrs. Storm had been employed as a machinist for Breneman's Curtain Roll for 15 years and other various factories until retiring from Johnson...
Harry Holm
Apr 16, 2015
Over the course of a rich life that spanned nearly a century, Harry Oscar Holm came to personify the virtues of hard work, self-reliance, and devotion to family. He was a craftsman who enjoyed working with his hands, loved sports of all kinds, and was a man of strong opinions who was never afraid to speak his mind and...
Jessie Berry
Apr 15, 2015
Jessie Berry made a difference in the lives of others. Whether family or friend, he was someone who others could rely. He was generous in all ways, and his compassionate nature shown bright to all. Jessie was a hardworking man who filled the lives of those he loved with precious memories never to be forgotten. He will be deeply...
Carole Lallo
Apr 15, 2015
Mrs. Carole Ann Lallo, age 78, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 1, 1936 to Jerome & Vivian (Christiansen) Allore. Mrs. Lallo had been a dedicated LPN for Christian Care Nursing Home & Seminole Shores Nursing Home until retiring. SURVIVORS Sons, John "Rick" (Betty) Lallo, Gregory (Teresa) Vanderkooi, Gary (Tina) Lallo,...
Phillip Buys
Apr 13, 2015
Mr. Phillip Buys, age 90, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 2, 1924 to William & Emma (West) Buys and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Joan DeGraff on December 16, 1946. Mr. Buys had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Jackson-Merky Contractors for...
Maryann Josefowicz
Apr 13, 2015
Mrs. Maryann Josefowicz, age 59, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1955 to John & Florence (Lynch) Schroder and married Michael Josefowicz on August 11, 1978. Mrs. Josefowicz had been employed at D, Brookhaven Nursing Home, and the WIC Program. Maryann was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic...
