Altha Rutz
Jan 16, 2013
"She made good cookies" was the epitaph suggested by Altha Fern Rutz, age 90, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Born in Evart MI on June 30, 1922 to Leonard & Edith (Hall) Pritchard, Altha moved to Muskegon during WWII, where she met and married Stanley James Rutz in 1947. Together they built a home in...
Mary Jean Berson
Jan 16, 2013
Mary Berson had an infectious smile and a wonderful laugh, which she often shared with family and friends. Gifted with a great sense of humor, Mary could always bring a smile to the faces of those around her. A devoted wife and mother as well as a committed educator, Mary touched the lives and hearts of many throughout the...
Erma Harvey
Jan 15, 2013
Mrs. Erma Harvey, age 96, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born in Zeeland, MI on May 27, 1915 to William & Stella (Scott) Laepple and married Arthur Louis Harvey on October 27, 1934. Mrs. Harvey had been employed as a foster grandmother for the title one program in the Muskegon Area Public Schools, a bookkeeper and...
Marie Meier
Jan 14, 2013
Ms. Marie E. Meier, age 99, died Monday, January 14, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 2, 1913 to Herman & Mary (Gaider) Meier. Ms. Meier was a Clerk at Roger's Jewelry Store. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling and her family. SURVIVORS Nephews, Daniel (Pauline) Meier, John (Becky) Meier...
Max Stinebower
Jan 8, 2013
Throughout his rich and rewarding life, Max Stinebower put the sparkle into the world around him. He was never concerned about building wealth according to the worlds measure, rather, he made it his lifes mission to deeply love the family and friends he treasured. Max was a devoted family man who was blessed to spend more than 65 years...
John Decheney Sr.
Jan 8, 2013
Mr. John E. DeCheney Sr., age 72, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 6, 1940 to Joseph & Lula (Guimond) DeCheney and married the former Jeritza "Dee" Akers. Mr. DeCheney had been employed as a mechanic at Monnette Chrysler for years until retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and...
Norma Reavey
Jan 6, 2013
Norma Reavey was a wonderful and generous woman, who devoted her life to caring for her family and serving others. From greeting customers with a smile to teaching Sunday school and volunteering at the local hospital, Norma always made time for those gestures of kindness which mean so much. Normas generosity of spirit, devotion to her family, and true...
Thelma Gilbert
Jan 4, 2013
Mrs. Thelma M. Gilbert, age 96, died Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born on June 16, 1916 to Frank & Anna (Stone) Gilbert and married Lyle Gilbert on March 22, 1942. Mrs. Gilbert had been employed as a Seamstress at Gills for 10 years. SURVIVORS Sons, Calvin (MaryAnn) Gilbert of Muskegon, Lynn (Brenda) Gilbert of Grand Haven; 4...
Gordon Gibson
Jan 4, 2013
Gordon Lamarr Gibson Jr. was born on January 11, 1956, to proud parents Gordon Sr. and Kathleen (Russell) Gibson. Gordon was their first-born, and in the years to come would be followed by younger siblings Scott, Clark, Tamera, and Julie. The Gibson family lived in Scottville, Michigan, where the family owned a local hardware store, and Gordon Sr. also...
Ruth Vandermolen
Jan 4, 2013
Mrs. Ruth. VanderMolen, age 91, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born in Newaygo, MI on April 1, 1921 to Peter & Tinnie (Pell) VanTongeren and served her country in the US Army during WWII. She married Claus VanderMolen on September 8, 1949 and had been employed as an X-Ray Technician at Mercy & Hackley Hospitals for...
Minerva Fifolt
Jan 1, 2013
Mrs. Minerva "Min" E. Fifolt, age 89, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in Grand Rapids. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 11, 1923 to Cornelius & Jennie (Heethius) Baker and married Henry Fifolt on October 16, 1953. Mrs. Fifolt had been employed as a bookkeeper at Tom Miller Pontiac for 12 years until retiring in 1986....
David M. Barnard
Jan 1, 2013
David Barnard was truly a man of the Greatest Generation a man who learned the meaning of hard work and sacrifice growing up in the Great Depression, and who went on to bravely fight for his country in World War II. He lived his life by a strong moral compass, and was always there for his country and his...
Victor J. Cronk
Jan 1, 2013
Victor J. Cronk was born June 7,1936, in Detroit, Michigan. The first child of Harold and Anna (Kavarda) Cronk, joining two older step-sisters in the family,(Pauline and Freda) They lived in downtown Detroit, very close to Tiger Stadium. In 1938, another son, Harold, was born. Their father, Harold Sr., was a car salesman and the official time keeper for...
John Macdonald
Dec 29, 2012
No one can deny the full and rewarding life lived by "Mac" MacDonald. With children for whom he could be proud, Mac not only faithfully served his country, but his community as well, in numerous ways. For all he gave and more, Mac will be dearly missed. Although the decade of the 1930s saw much hardship during the Great...
Paul L. Schultz, Sr.
Dec 27, 2012
Paul L. Schultz, Sr. was an honorable, compassionate and respectable man whose actions spoke volumes of his character. He had an admirable work ethic, a devout faith in God, and a deep sense of family. Paul was continually guided by these strong values that helped him make a lasting and positive impression on all the lives he touched. He...
Julius Larson Sr.
Dec 25, 2012
Julius Larson was a hard working man who loved the sport of hunting and fishing. He shared much with his children over the years, which made his heart glad. Julius never needed much, and was thankful for the little things. Gone but never to be forgotten, he will be missed by those who knew and loved him. In 1932,...
Scarlet Lowry
Dec 23, 2012
Ms. Scarlet C. Lowry, age 64, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 after a long illness. She was born in Paris, TN on September 15, 1948 to Howard & Betty (Swor) Lowry. Scarlet had been employed as a controller at a car dealership for years. SURVIVORS Husband, Douglas Loper; sons, Patrick Hinkley, Erik (Deb) Hinkley; daughter, Elizabeth (Larry) Forsythe;...
Margaret Baker
Dec 23, 2012
Mrs. Margaret Peg M. Baker, age 84, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born in Kiel, WI on June 8, 1928 to George & Edna (Besserdich) Stewart and married Eugene Baker on July 12, 1958. Mrs. Baker had been employed as a secretary. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church and sang with the choir...
Howard "Howie" W. Koone Iii
Dec 23, 2012
Howie Koone loved to make people laugh, and his quick wit could always bring a smile to the faces of friends and family. Howie was proud of his Native American heritage and his military service, but most of all he was proud of his sons. Family togetherness was of foremost importance in Howies life, and he was never happier...
Kenneth Tyler
Dec 21, 2012
Mr. Kenneth J. Tyler, age 87, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 9, 1925 to Charles & Mabel (Anderson) Tyler and served in the US Navy during WWII. He married the former Dorothy Jeanette Buehrle on May 25, 1946 and had been the owner of Buehrle Engineering for years until retiring....