Mrs. Norma J. Hanis, age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at home. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 21, 1940 to Norman & Edna (Witte) Lawson and married Joseph Hanis. Mrs. Hanis had been employed as a Nurse at North Ottawa Community Hospital for Dr. Mulder until retiring. She attended of St. Francis deSales Catholic...
Mr. Robert L. Wheeler, age 87, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 1, 1926 to Charles & Selma (Schmidt) Wheeler and served his country in the US Army Air Force. He married the former Shirley Gundersen on February 14, 1953 and had been a self-employed accountant until retiring. He was an...
Mrs. Irene Mae Sweet, age 90, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 9, 1922 to Floyd & Goldie (Cole) Gardner. Mrs. Sweet had been employed as a clerk at Sears and Roebuck until retiring and was a member of Berean Church. She volunteered for Love INC and enjoyed crossword puzzles. But...
Mr. Dean R. Simmons, age 49, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 12, 1963. He had served in the US Navy. Dean enjoyed tinkering, his cats and the river. But foremost was always his family. SURVIVORS Mother, Priscilla Wirt of FL; daughter, Danielle Simmons of FL; fiancee, Katie Gilmore of FL; brothers,...
Mrs. Helene E. Phillips, age 97, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. Helene was born in Muskegon, MI on September 19, 1915 to Robert & Margaret (Miel) Goudberg and married Charles Thompson. After Charles' passing in 1977, she met and married William E. Phillips, who then passed away in 1985. Mrs. Phillips had been employed as a Shipping Clerk...
Mrs. Elnora M. Andrews, age 90, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Harbor Hospice Poppen House. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 1, 1923 to Claude & Gladys (Cummins) Bays and married Daniel R. Andrews on August 19, 1943. Mrs. Andrews had been employed as a sales clerk at J.C. Penney for many years. She was a...
Mrs. Shirley J. Lindstrom, age 78, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on July 26, 1934 to Elof & Gladys Larson & married Robert "Bob" Lindstrom on February 22, 1962. Mrs. Lindstrom had been employed as a first grade school teacher at Fruitport Public School's for 27 years until retiring in 1989. She...
Mr. Howard E. Cammon Jr., age 71, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 7, 1941 to Howard & Stella (Krolczyk) Cammon. Mr. Cammon had been employed as a Auto Mechanic in various places. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church. SURVIVORS Son, Josh Cammon; daughter, Sara Cammon; grandchildren, Marianna...
Although some view being a wife and mother to be of minimal value with little reward, nothing could be further from the truth according to Donna Jean Best as she felt that these roles were both her highest calling and her greatest blessing. She was intentional in the way she lived her life and conscience of the needs and...
Patricia Ann (Harper) Collee, age 56, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013. Pat was born in Muskegon, MI on July 9, 1957 and was a graduate of Muskegon High School and Grand Valley University. She retired as a deputy of the Ottawa County Friend of the Court and was currently employed as a Territory Sales Representative for various companies....
Mr. Jerry "Bob" Benes Jr., age 85, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, July 9, 2013. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on February 16, 1928 to Jerry & Violet (Rezny) Benes Sr. and served his country in the US Army. Jerry married Phyllis Hippler on May 29, 1948 and had been employed as a punch press...
Mrs. Barbara A. Lathrop, age 65, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born on January 31, 1948 to Lewis & Evelyn (Thompson) Thomas and married Leon Lathrop on October 2, 1965. Mrs. Lathrop had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Husband of 48 years, Leon; sons, William Lathrop of Muskegon,...
Ms. Beryl Jean Cooper, age 82, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was born in Harrow, England on May 26, 1931 to Edward & Jane (Morgan) Smith. Ms. Cooper had been employed as a Personnel Director at Amstore for years until retiring. She was a member of the Muskegon Yacht Club and enjoyed golfing. SURVIVORS Daughter, Nicola "Nicci"...
Mrs. Bernadine Molitoris, age 93, passed away at home on Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was born in Posen, Michigan on November 24, 1919 to Peter & Mary (Przybyla) Kufel & married Joseph G. Molitoris on February 4, 1955. Mrs. Molitoris had been employed at Abitibi-Price for 17 years until retiring in 1983. She was a member of St....
As her friends and family can attest, June Cavender was blessed with the gift of a servants heart as there was nothing she wouldnt do for someone else. With the love of her life by her side for nearly 60 years, she witnessed her family tree blossom to include numerous branches of loved ones who were her greatest source...
Allen C. Schell, age 85, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013. He was born in Allentown, PA on September 30, 1927 to Ellwood M. and Lillian (Ryder) Schell, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lucille (Rose), in 2009. He was employed as a pattern...
Mrs. Verley M. Calkins, age 97, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 25, 1916 to Arthur & Della (Schugars) Akins. Verley married John Calkins on August 29, 1936 and he preceed her in death after 64 years of marriage in 2000. Mrs. Calkins was...
Mrs. Elizabeth. Kislov, age 85, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at home. She was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on July 13, 1927 to Phillip & Gertrude (Fruend) Schwarz and married Michael A. Muratori. Elizabeth had been employed as a nurses aide at Knollview Manor for many years until retiring. She was an avid reader who enjoyed Lawrence Welk...
Mrs. Lois O. Colbert, age 86, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on April 28, 1927 to Arthur & Syndia (Montgomery) Cade and married Oscar H. Colbert on October 5, 1946. Mrs. Colbert had been employed as a LPN at Hackley Hospital for years. She was a loving and giving person who...
Mrs. Joni Christopher Namenye, age 70, child of God, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, June 25, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. She took great joy in the encouragement of others and supported many with her thoughts and prayers. She enjoyed music, the arts, travel and all creatures great and small. SURVIVORS She will...