Ruth Hovey
Jun 7, 2014
HOVEY (TOWNER), MRS. RUTH ANN North Muskegon Mrs. Ruth A. (Towner) Hovey, age 91, passed away June 7, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 26, 1923 to Dallas & Ruth (Seeley) Towner and married Franklin Hovey on August 14, 1943. She graduated from Muskegon High School, attended Goodman School of Drama and National Park College in...
John Klimek
Jun 7, 2014
A man of honor, integrity, and sound moral principle, John Klimek was an inspiration to all who were near. He was a hard worker who liked everything in its place. John was a devoted father, but he really came into his own when grandchildren arrived as he treasured his role as a grandfather more than any other. He was...
Lawrence Osborn
Jun 6, 2014
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" E. Osborn, age 87, died Friday, June 6, 2014. He was born in Newaygo, MI on September 26, 1926 to Carr & Edith (Hole) Osborn and served his country in the US Army during WWII. Larry married the former Eva Jean Widmayer on February 6, 1947 and had been employed as a Supervisor at Consumers Power...
Patricia Carlson
Jun 6, 2014
CARLSON (DEATER), MRS. PATRICIA D. Norton Shores Mrs. Patricia D. (Deater) Carlson, age 90, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 2, 1924 to Rufus L. & Geraldine (Bowen) Deater and married Merle O. Carlson on June 17, 1949. Mrs. Carlson had been a Teacher at Orchard View Public Schools and Mona...
Joyce Thompson
Jun 5, 2014
THOMPSON, MRS. JOYCE L. Norton Shores Mrs. Joyce L. Thompson, age 91, died Thursday, June 5, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 20, 1923 to Clinton & Louise (Brower) Carpenter and married Glen Thompson on October 5, 1940. Mrs. Thompson had been employed as a Manager at Plumbs Bakery for 5 years until retiring. She was...
Dorothy Soltys
Jun 4, 2014
In as much as she gave, Dorothy Soltys was loved abundantly and cherished in the hearts of many. A vibrant woman, she found joy and contentment in her faith, family and many good friends. Life held many blessings for Dorothy. She was thankful for much, and loved life, especially with those she held dear by her side. Dorothy's story...
Dale Pulsipher
May 31, 2014
Mr. James "Dale" Pulsipher, age 86, died Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 2, 1928 to Eli A. & Myrtle J.(Sanborn) Pulsipher. Graduated from N. Muskegon High School and was captain of the football team his senior year. Served in the Army from 1950 - 1952 during the Korean War for two years...
Shirley Buckwald
May 29, 2014
Mrs. Shirley L. Buckwald, age 92, died Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was born in Aurora, IL on September 21, 1921 to Louis & Helfrid (Ecklund) Daugherty and married Maurice Buckwald in 1940. Mrs. Buckwald had been employed as a switchboard operator at FMB Lumbermans Bank for 17 years until retiring in 1986. She was a student of the...
Jerry Keene
May 26, 2014
Jerry Keene, age 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2014 at Mercy Health Partners-Mercy Campus with his family at his side. His last day on Earth was wonderful, spent with his dear friends on the golf course in the sunshine. Jerry was born in Muskegon on February 4, 1950 to James & Joan (Hoerner) Keene and married...
Presvytera Ann Yankopoulos
May 25, 2014
Presvytera B. Ann Yankopoulos, age 74, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born in Huntington, WV on March 3, 1940 to Earl & Ora (Belle) Hege and married Rev. Fr. Steven Yankopoulos on January 25, 1960. Presvytera Yankopoulos had been employed as an Airline Representative for American Airlines until retiring. She was a member of Annunciation Greek...
Baby Bryson Moore
May 23, 2014
Bryson J. Moore, took his first and last breathes on Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born to Rebecca Moore and will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Mother, Rebecca; siblings, Laila VanAndel, Jaedun McPheron, Austyn McPheron; grandmother, Cheryl Moore; great grandparents, Margarat & Kenneth Arnold; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by...
Richard P. Ware
May 21, 2014
Richard grew up knowing one thing. He was special. He was special because he was the first chosen son of Louis and Ginny Ware. Shortly thereafter, he was christened at the Community Church of Christ in Northfield, Illinois. It was there that he attended Sunday School and learned about the importance of having our loving savior in his life....
Brett Andrews
May 15, 2014
Brett W. Andrews, age 30, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on February 11, 1984 to Robert & Theresa (Cumbee) Andrews. Brett attended Reeths Puffer Public and Wesley Schools and was a former member of LARC. Brett loved reading, music boxes, spending time with his family and had a passion for roller coasters...
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...
