Sid Miller
Mar 18, 2013
Sidney Edward Miller, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 in Muskegon, MI. He was born in Daggett, MI on August 25, 1928 to Edward and Louise (Gilbert) Miller. Sid graduated from high school and served in the US Army in both Korea and Okinawa, Japan from 1946 to 1948. After World War II, he attended Ferris State, where he...
Garry Scott Bradfield
Mar 16, 2013
Mr. Garry Scott Bradfield, age 44, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 28, 1968 to Garry & Marilyn (Hoover) Bradfield. Mr. Bradfield had been employed as a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at Specialty Heat Treating for 10 years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. Garry enjoyed gardening, movies, Sudoku, doing...
Barbara Patterson
Mar 15, 2013
Mrs. Barbara E. Patterson, age 76, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born in Big Rapids, MI on May 21, 1936 to Theodore & Forestine (Martz) Modrow and married Robert Patterson on February 16, 1985. Mrs. Patterson had been employed as a clerk at Keffes' Pharmacy for 21 years until retiring. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening....
Joyce Cross
Mar 15, 2013
Mrs. Joyce M. Cross, age 81, died Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born in Palms, MI on August 17, 1931 to Lyle & Margie (Dean) Maynard. Mrs. Cross had been employed as a clerk at Sears & Roebuck for 20 years until retiring in 1991. She was a member of Ferrysburg Community Church and Fruitport Silver Eagles who...
Relen D. Pickard
Mar 14, 2013
Although some view being a wife and mother to be mundane work with little reward, nothing could be further from the truth in the mind of Relen Pickard as she viewed these roles to be both her highest calling and greatest blessing. She never concerned herself with the things of this world, rather, she made it her mission to...
Layla Barazi Rukieh
Mar 14, 2013
Layla Barazi Rukieh of Sylvania, OH passed away peacefully on March 14, 2013. She was born on January 5, 1921 in Damascus, Syria and spent much of her life in Muskegon, MI. Layla's great joy in life was caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam, with whom she was the proud proprietor of...
Leycester "Lee" George Roth
Mar 11, 2013
A man of quiet strength, Lee Roth showed his love for his family and friends through his actions rather than his words. He worked hard throughout his life to provide for his loved ones, and was always ready to lend a helping hand to a friend in need. Lees steadfast faith, devotion to his family, and kind heart were...
Patrick Clark
Mar 11, 2013
Mr. Patrick Arthur Clark, age 71, of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at North Ottawa Community Hospital with Betty, his dedicated wife of 52 years, at his side. Pat was born August 28, 1941 in Saginaw MI, to the late Arthur and Virginia (Pelkey) Clark. Pat moved to Dearborn at age 11 and graduated from...
Doris Jibson
Mar 10, 2013
Mrs. Doris M. Jibson, age 86, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 30, 1926 to Edward & Dora (Scott) DeGlopper. Mrs. Jibson had been employed as a Sales Clerk at Goodwill Industries for 25 years until retiring. She attended Trinity Baptist Church, was a former Cub Scout den mother who enjoyed...
Robert Jones
Mar 8, 2013
Mr. Robert E. Jones, age 89, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 11, 1923 to Ronald & Myrtle (Monroe) Jones and served his country in the US Army Air Corp. during WWII. He married the former Marilyn Jean Bray on November 16, 1944 and had been employed as a tool &...
Sandra Kay Mccollum
Mar 7, 2013
There were so many things that Sandra McCollum enjoyed throughout her life, but there was nothing that meant more to her than spending every moment that she could with her many friends and loved ones. She never worried much about building wealth or receiving praise from others, rather, she focused her time and attention on fully living in each...
Dr. Robert Wickland
Mar 7, 2013
Dr. Robert E. Wickland, age 88, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 13, 1924 to Elmer & Alice (Thompson) Wickland and served his country in the US Navy. Dr. Wickland married the former Shirley Jacobson and had been a Dentist in Roosevelt Park for 36 years until retiring. He was a...
Gerald Bomers Jr.
Mar 4, 2013
Gerald J. Bomers Jr., age 56, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 11, 1956 to Gerald & Donna (Brace) Bomers. Mr. Bomers had been employed as a printer at Print Source, Lee Printing, and MAISD. He was a member of Fifth Reformed Church and he enjoyed hunting and boating. SURVIVORS Children,...
Lois Smith
Mar 4, 2013
Mrs. Lois D. Smith, age 79, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 8, 1934 to Walter & Hattie (Williams) Huston and married Charles Smith on January 18, 1953. Mrs. Smith had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother whose family was most important. She enjoyed raising her...
Jane Newville
Mar 3, 2013
Mrs. Jane D. Newville, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Jane was born in Muskegon, MI on November 20, 1921 to Lars Ericksen & Julia (Clausen) Ericksen 13th of 13 children. She married Donald C. Newville on April 5, 1947 in Muskegon MI. The family wishes to thank all...
Helga Dressel
Mar 3, 2013
Mrs. Helga. Dressel, age 89, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Agape Home. She was born in Tallin, Estonia on December 17, 1923 and married Alfred Dressel in Germany. Mrs. Dressel had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly. SURVIVORS Son, David (Jackie) Dressel of Muskegon; grandchildren, Andrea Dressel and Nicholas Dressel;...
Gary Conrad
Feb 28, 2013
Mr. Gary R. Conrad, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013. He was born in Detroit, MI on May 4, 1934 to Orville & Juanita (Anglin) Conrad and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Conrad had been employed as a shipping clerk and Union President at Aero Manufacturing for an award winning...
Stanley Frederick
Feb 27, 2013
Mr. Stanley E. Frederick, age 84, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 following a long illness. He was born in Remus, MI on August 25, 1928 to George and Erma (Esch) Frederick, coming to Muskegon in 1943. He married the former Marian Wiersema on May 3, 1947 in Muskegon. Mr. Frederick first worked for...
Karen Hawrysz
Feb 25, 2013
Karen Sue Hawrysz was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a cherished friend. She was active and involved in the everyday lives of those who were close to her. Whether crafting or knitting, babysitting grandchildren or calling on the phone, Karen was thinking of others and made life good for them all. Karen was born at a time...
Dolores Michael
Feb 23, 2013
Mrs. Dolores R. Michael, age 82, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 9, 1930. Mrs. Michael had been employed by the State of Michigan at the Muskegon Regional Center as a care giver for 15 years. She enjoyed Bingo, bird watching, reading and crocheting. But foremost was always her family and...