Mr. Gustav A. Becker, age 79, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. He was born on May 23, 1934 to Gustav & Olga (Paschke) Becker and married the former Verna Raskiewicz on July 6, 1984. Mr. Becker had been employed at Kandu Industries for years. He enjoyed talking to his friends and watching old movies. SURVIVORS Wife of 29...
Merrill Sherman Bailey was a man of distinction in his family and community life. Having endured hardships at an early age, Merrill knew the value of faith and commitment. He was strong in his convictions and determined to make life good for those around him. His civic pride gave rise to municipal successes, and his love of family sustained...
Fun-loving and quirky, Rick Stenberg was a real character. He loved to tell stories, and was always interested in what people had to say. Whenever he and his wife, Jill, went out to eat, he would spend half the time talking to people at other tables, and he once spent 20 minutes talking on the phone to a wrong...
Although she accomplished so much of which to be proud, Mary Ann Seelman was a humble and fun-loving woman who lived a life to serve those around her. No one met her and left unchanged whether her family, friends, or the students she inspired to do their best. With the love of her life by her side for more...
Mr. Robert "Bob" J. Cejmer, age 78, died Thursday, November 28, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 6, 1934 to Stanley & Helen (Korofczyk) Cejmer. Mr. Cejmer served his country in the U.S.Army during WWII. Bob had been employed as a machinist at American Coil Spring for 35 years until retiring. He was a member of...
Mrs. Mary "June" Brezinski, age 91, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2013. She was born in Fremont, MI on November 13, 1922 to George & Minnie (Anderson) Matthews and married George Brezinski on September 30, 1944. Mrs. Brezinski had been parts finisher at Misco for 15 years until retiring in 1959. She was a member of the Muskegon Moose...
A gentle, kindhearted, and courageous person, Barbara Terpenning was an extraordinary woman to know and love. She worked hard in everything she did, and she lived each and every day she was given to the fullest. A loving wife and devoted mother, there was no greater gift in Barbaras life than her family as she was happiest when surrounded...
Mrs. Patricia K. Carlson, age 66, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 24, 1947 to Charles & Eunice (DeBree) Cornell and married Rudy Carlson on July 24, 1971. Mrs. Carlson had been employed at Alcoa Howmet for 35 years until retiring. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and...
Charles R. Fuller was a simply wonderful man, a man of character, of love and of faith. He learned early in life that material possessions matter little and that family comes first. He spent his life balancing hard work with being a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, succeeding in providing the best for his family. There was...
Unconditional in his love, Gary Clark was a man of integrity, who gave his all in everything he did. He made his family his first priority and put their needs before his own. It was easy to see that Gary adored his family, and it was when he was surrounded by his loved ones that he felt richly blessed....
One can only imagine the undeniable love Marcella Hagstrom held in her heart. In fact, Marcella represented love through her compassionate and generous ways. As she unconditionally loved others, she was never judgmental, and led by example. With kindness and care, she gave freely of her time, expecting nothing in return. Although Marcella had a strong will and even...
Mr. Roby J. Hart, age 57, died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Traverse City MI. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 11, 1956 to Robert & Shirley (Baxter) Hart and married the former Donna Mitchell on June 18, 2005. Mr. Hart had been a truck driver and auto mechanic. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and tinkering on cars....
Ferris Erwin Hering was a man whose vigor for life spanned a century, and his love of family continues for generations. He was passionate about teaching, and through his many interests, he remained a lifelong student. He was part of the sweep of history that saw monumental changes in American life. From horse and buggy transportation to automobiles, air...
Through the way he lived his life, it was easy to see the heartfelt commitment that Richard Fiet had to his family, his friends, and the communities he called home. He was a successful businessman who accomplished much of which to be proud, yet he was humble and filled with a spirit of generosity that extended far beyond his...
Mr. Earl. Jeter, age 87, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. He served his country in the US Navy and married the former Wanda Kopec on November 2, 1946. Mr. Jeter had been employed as a laborer at Sylvania for 35 years until retiring. He enjoyed gardening, the casino and traveling. SURVIVORS Wife of 67 years, Wanda. SERVICE No funeral...
Mr. Charles L. "Pat" Dagen, age 90, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 17, 1923 to Charles & Christine (Jensen) Dagen and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He married the former Donna L. Hoover on January 18, 1947 and had been employed as a Supervisor at Clarke...
Mrs. Donna L. Vandenheuvel, age 85, died Friday, November 8, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 22, 1927 to Clarence & Lila (Weatherbee) Cunningham. Mrs. Vandenheuvel had been employed as a waitress and hairdresser. She loved music, especially the piano and attending concerts at McGraft Park. She was a regular at Doo Drop Inn and Polaski...
When reflecting on the life of Arthur Rudd we are reminded that what matters in life is not what we have, rather, it is in the love we share with those around us that we find true joy. An honorable and hardworking man, he accomplished so much of which to be proud and was well known within the community...
Mr. John H. Morin Jr., age 90, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Saginaw. He was born in Escanaba, MI on October 11, 1923 to John "Pete" & Esther (Rinard) Morin. Mr. Morin lived in Gladstone MI before moving to Muskegon MI after serving in the Navy as a gunner on Merchant Marine Ships during WWII. He served in...
Mrs. Norma J. Kuzyk, age 75, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at Christian Care Senior Care. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 20, 1938 to Earl & Venus (Romans) Young and married James Lee Kuzyk on Dec.11, 1968. Mrs. Kuzyk a Homemaker. SURVIVORS Daughters, Lisa (Brent) Welch of MO, Sherry Lawson of Howell, Wendy (Scott) Randall of...