Marjorie Ritter
Feb 20, 2015
A lifelong resident of the Muskegon community, Marjorie Ritter was kind and gracious toward everyone she met. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker who was resourceful and deeply devoted to caring for the loved ones who were her greatest source of pride and joy. Later in life Marjorie was thrilled to become a grandmother, and when her...
Barbara Swanson
Feb 18, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Marie Swanson, age 81, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 4, 1933 to Mark & Svea (Nelson) Stordahl and married Richard Swanson on April 28, 1986. Mrs. Swanson was employed as a bookkeeper at Parmenter, Forsythe & Rude for 10 years. She was a long time member of Samuel...
Arthur "Bud" Hilton
Feb 16, 2015
Arthur R. Bud Hilton was an energetic man with multiple skills and a big heart. He loved his family dearly and made time for them amid his busy schedule and business ventures. He was an example to his children and grandchildren, who benefitted from his work ethic and playful spirit. Being the outgoing person that he was, Bud was...
Mary Gust Bytwerk
Feb 13, 2015
Although she accomplished so much of which to be proud, Mary Gust Bytwerk was a humble woman whose heart beat to love, serve and care for others. She was an active part of the community she called home throughout her entire life, and she was the sort of person whom everyone seemed to know. Blessed to find love not...
Edith Smith
Feb 12, 2015
Mrs. Edith S. Smith, age 101, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2015. She was born the ninth of ten children in Gladstone, Michigan on August 22, 1913 to Emil & Anna (Erickson) Smith. Edith was the oldest member of Broadway Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, great grandmother and friend to all....
Thomas H. Potes
Feb 12, 2015
Although Thomas Potes accomplished so many things of which to be proud, he was a humble man whose greatest source of pride and joy was found in the family he cherished most. He was a person of many passions and interests, but what made these things even better was sharing them with his family and friends. Tom was a...
Thomas E. Clark
Feb 11, 2015
A no frills sort of guy, Thomas Clark filled his days with the people, experiences, and things he loved most. He was never one to worry about what others thought, and he wasnt afraid to do things his own way. A man of honor and integrity, Tom served his country and took great pride in working to uphold the...
Jeff Clark
Feb 9, 2015
Jeffrey A. Jeff Clark passed away Monday February 9, 2015. He was born in Southbend, Indiana on August 26, 1955. Survivors Children, Tracy Boyd, William (Joey) Feigert, Greg Clark, Caitlin Clark, Lindsey Clark; grandchildren, Tyler Garrison, Macie Garrison, Makkya Bodner, Cambrie Harris, Logan Clark, Maliah Clark, Aariah Clark; sister, Lisa (Clark) Metzdorf. Jeff was preceded in death by his...
Harold "Bud" Johnivan Sr.
Feb 9, 2015
Mr. Harold W. "Bud" Johnivan Sr., age 82, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. He was born in Escanaba, Michigan on September 20, 1932 to Joseph & Viola (Derouin-Wade) Johnivan and served his country in the US Navy. He married the former Mary Lou Reed and was employed by Teledyne Continental Motors. After his retirement he started Signature Construction...
James Duncan
Feb 8, 2015
Mr. James E. Duncan, age 66, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 10, 1949 to Bob & Delores (Rowe) Duncan and married the former Cora Mattice on June 1, 1979. James was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, Word Search puzzles, watching T.V. and playing with his...
Beverly Orkis
Feb 8, 2015
Mrs. Beverly Ann Orkis, age 93, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on June 16, 1921 to James & Anna (Meyer) Branson and married Henry Orkis on April 9, 1941. Beverly was clerk at Allied Tire and Service. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved music and ballroom dancing. SURVIVORS Sons,...
Robert Sluyter
Feb 7, 2015
Robert Sluyter, age 71, passed away at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 13, 1943 to Gert & Clara (Goodrich) Sluyter and married the former Glenda Wimpee on July 22, 1967. Robert was a collector of antique tractors & old engines with a passion for hunting & fishing throughout his life....
Constance "Coni" Wibalda
Feb 6, 2015
Although some view being a wife and mother to be mundane work with little validation, Constance Wibalda considered these roles to be both her highest calling and her greatest blessing. She was the rock of her family who was there to support and encourage her loved ones in everything they did. Coni was a longtime resident of the community...
William Patrick
Feb 6, 2015
Mr. William Patrick, age 83, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born in Maywood, California on April 9, 1931 to William & Helen (McKee) Patrick and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Bill married the former Marjorie MacLeod on April 21, 1951 and worked as a design engineer for Seal Power...
Marian Mars
Feb 5, 2015
Marian Lucille Mars was a skilled professional as well as a devoted family woman. She had an energy for life that allowed her to pursue an education and career that not many women of her generation were privileged to follow. She had a heart for service that benefited the lives of many and sacrificed for the ones she loved....
Nancy Cunningham
Feb 3, 2015
Miss Nancy Kay Cunningham, age 57, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 9, 1957 to Lyman & Marjorie (Burns) Cunningham. She was a loving soul that will be missed by many. The family would like to thank the staff of Ruddiman House and cousin, Norm Cunningham, for their loving care of...
Joyce Gemmel
Jan 31, 2015
Mrs. Joyce Dina Gemmel, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was born in Clarkton, Missouri on May 16, 1946 to Elise & Ida (Henson) Hartle and married Harry Gemmel on April 22, 1967. Joyce worked in various restaurants as a cook for many years. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Husband of 47 years, Harry; sons,...
Shirley Walters
Jan 29, 2015
Shirley G. Walters, age 71, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. She was born in Washington, DC on April 18, 1943 to Owen & Doris (Fitzpatrick) Brown. Shirley worked and retired as a teacher. She was employed at Muskegon High School, North Muskegon High School and Orchard View Adult Ed. during her career. She was a volunteer at Love...
Theodore Gemzer
Jan 27, 2015
Although he was a man of great strength and determination who could be strict and even set in his ways at times, Theodore Ted Gemzer was also tender, compassionate, and expressive in the love he gave to his family. He stood firm in his Catholic faith, and it was his faith that carried him when times were trying down...
