Gene Swiftney
Mar 28, 2014
A man who loved and honored his country, Gene Swiftney lived life to the fullest while filling his days with the people and things he loved. He was mechanically minded and a well respected mechanic within the community he called home throughout his entire life. It was during his sunset years that he discovered and embraced the Christian faith...
Dorothy Forton
Mar 28, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy A. Forton, age 85, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 24, 1928 to Clare & Anna (Schrier) Perkins and married Wilburn Forton on October 20, 1951. Mrs. Forton had been employed as a secretary at Muskegon Public Schools for 20 years until retiring in 1995. She was a member...
Rita Vangennep
Mar 27, 2014
Mrs. Loretta J. "Rita" VanGennep, age 96, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. She was born in Marshalltown, IA on February 22, 1918 to Aretus & Cidemrus (McDonald) Bogardus and married William VanGennep on April 18, 1942. Mrs. VanGennep had been a hairdresser and then a secretary, and also worked in an ammunition factory during WWII. She was a...
Elizabeth "Betty" May
Mar 27, 2014
All who know Elizabeth Betty May would agree that she was one of the sweetest people around. She was never one to worry about measuring success according to the worlds standards, rather, it was her unwavering faith and the love she shared with her family that were her cause for feeling richly blessed. Betty was a loving wife and...
William Keller Iii
Mar 27, 2014
Mr. William Fredrick Keller III, age 78, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 30, 1935 to William & Margaret (Crotty) Keller. Bill served his country in the US Army and US Air Force where he was stationed in various locations in the US, Japan, and Korea. Bill married the love of his...
Teresa Abel
Mar 23, 2014
Mrs. Teresa Ellen Abel, age 63, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was born in Hillsdale, MI on June 8, 1950 to Myrland "Moon" & Ruthetta (Torrey) Grimm and married Stephen Abel. Mrs. Abel had been a secretary at Wesley School for 32 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was a member of the...
Joy Ford
Mar 22, 2014
Ms. Joy L. Ford, age 90, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 24, 1923 to Harold & Agnes (Chalquist) Ford. Ms. Ford had been employed as a Registered Nurse at for various places until retiring. She was a member of Bluffton Church and loved her family and pets. SURVIVORS Brother, Jack...
Robert Wiggins
Mar 21, 2014
Mr. Robert E. Wiggins, age 78, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 13, 1935 to David & Alice (Linn) Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins had been a truck driver until retiring. Bob was a loving father and grandfather and long time member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He...
Lenny Dault
Mar 21, 2014
Mr. Lenny Christopher Dault, age 50, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends from colon cancer Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 15, 1963 to Edward & Shirley (Henigan) Dault. Lenny had been employed at Herman Miller Inc. for 15 years and Howmet the last 6 months. He was...
Douglas M. Leybourne, Sr.
Mar 17, 2014
With a life that spanned nearly a century, Douglas Leybourne was a vibrant, hardworking, and successful man who was an inspiration to others. There was no guesswork when it came to what was right and what was wrong in his book, yet he was never boisterous or overbearing in his thoughts and beliefs. Doug was a devoted husband and...
Brenda Boeve
Mar 16, 2014
Mrs. Brenda L. Boeve, age 58, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She was born in Easton, PA on November 18, 1955 to Dr. John & Patricia (Manning) Mannix and married Rick Boeve on January 31, 1975. Brenda had been the owner of Harbor Town Insurance Agency for over 20 years. She...
David "Big Dave" Van Dyke
Mar 14, 2014
Mr. David "Big Dave" P. Van Dyke, age 67, went to be with his Lord Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 28, 1946 to Garry & Elizabeth (Ryke) Van Dyke. Mr. Van Dyke had been employed as a mechanic at Chum's Auto and Port City Race Cars for over 40 years. He attended...
Randy "Rj" Spyker
Mar 12, 2014
Perhaps by chance, or mere circumstance, there are some people who walk into our lives and our hearts are never the same. Whether loving family member or friend near or far, Randy Spyker was one of those special individuals who loved unconditionally and gave from the heart. Through kind and caring ways, he easily conveyed his feelings towards others....
William "Bill" J. Pacillo, Jr.
Mar 12, 2014
A hard working family man who loved nothing more than sharing his life side-by-side with the family he loved, Bill Pacillo leaves much to be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Music touched Bill's heart in a profound way, and it wasn't unusual for him to pick up his guitar and play for those...
Roger Gietzen
Mar 11, 2014
When reflecting on the life of Roger Gietzen, it is clear that he lived his life to bring honor and glory to the Lord he loved. Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, he was a humble man whose greatest joy was found in being with the ones he loved. Roger was an honorable and hardworking...
Harriet Lieffers
Mar 7, 2014
Mrs. Harriet. Lieffers, age 97, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014. She was born in New Era, MI on August 27, 1916 to Thomas & Nancy (Wolting) Grinwis and married James Lieffers on December 24, 1936. Mrs. Lieffers had been the owner of L & L Food Market for 12 years until retiring in. She loved gardening and being...
Gertrude Robarge
Mar 5, 2014
Mrs. Gertrude Robarge, age 95, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 6, 1918 to Rudolph & Gertrude (Drewes) Hoffman and married Max A. Robarge on June 29, 1945. Gert was a long time member of Temple United Methodist Church. She had been a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who...
Norma L. Tyler
Mar 5, 2014
Many characteristics make up the lives of many great people, but those derived from the heart are the qualities that leave a forever imprint on the hearts of others, and Norma Tyler was just such a woman. Selfless and giving, Norma was strong of heart and very supportive of those she held dear. Just as sensitive as she was...
Barbara Moessner
Mar 4, 2014
Miss Barbara J. Moessner, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 13, 1931 to Walter & Irma (Crampton) Moessner. Miss Moessner received her Bachelors Degree from Hope College and Masters Degree from Western Michigan University. She had been employed as a teacher at Marquette School for 39 years until retiring...
Toni M. Gundy
Mar 2, 2014
When reflecting on the life of Toni Gundy, it is clear to see that she focused the days she was given on caring for others whether her family, those she tended to through work, or people within her community. She was patient with others and offered love without condition to all who were near. It was easy to see...