Raymond Morency Sr.
Dec 20, 2012
All who knew Raymond Morency, Jr. would agree that he certainly put the spice into life. He was a vibrant man who was deeply involved in the community he called home throughout his entire life, and he was someone who didnt shy away from speaking his mind. With the love of his life by his side for more than...
C. Joyce Johnson
Dec 19, 2012
A lifelong resident in the community she loved, Joyce Johnson made a significant impact in the lives of so many around her. She was kindhearted and selfless with an unwavering faith as her constant companion. Joyce viewed being a mother to be both her highest calling and her greatest blessing, however, she just may have argued that being a...
Doris Berg
Dec 16, 2012
Mrs. Doris M. Berg, age 87, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 15, 1925 to William & Mary (Bartlett) Beardsley. Mrs. Berg had been a loving homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's by the Lake and enjoyed traveling, camping and walking in the woods.. SURVIVORS Children, Rita Hekkema...
Clifford Bekins
Dec 14, 2012
Cliff Bekins could truthfully be described as the nicest guy youd ever meet. He loved giving gifts, was always ready to lend a helping hand and, if you needed someone trustworthy to take care of things for you, Cliff was your man. His kids remember that Cliff never understood why people didnt smile more as he said, sometimes you...
Aron Watkins
Dec 14, 2012
Mr. Aron C. Watkins, age 86, died Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born in Pineywoods, GA on November 8, 1926 to Benjamin & Annie (Thomas) Watkins and married the former Winnie Walton. Mr. Watkins had been employed as a Laborer at Cambell Wyant Cannon and enjoyed fishing, walking, cooking and world events. SURVIVORS Daughter, Lottie Aiken (Louis) Jones...
Maria Maniates
Dec 13, 2012
Mrs. Maria A. Maniates, age 88, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 after a long illness. Maria was born in Waupaca, WI on February 21, 1924 to Katherine Melehes and Angelos Drivas, both immigrants from Greece. She became the first in the family to graduate from college at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1946 as a Registered Dietician. She...
Beverly Alman
Dec 11, 2012
Mrs. Beverly A. Alman, age 66, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her home. She was born in Grand Haven, MI, on April 25, 1946 to George & Henrietta (Spoelma) Westerhouse and married David Alman. Mrs. Alman had been employed as a bookkeeper and clerk at Grover Pharmacy for 50 years. She was a longtime member of Edgewood...
Carl Johnson
Dec 10, 2012
Mr. Carl A. Johnson, age 82, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2012 in Naples, Florida. He was born in Neosho, MO, on May 29, 1930 to Isaac & Ruth (Liles) Johnson and married the former Mary "Louise" Enlow on June 10, 1951. Formerly of Muskegon, Michigan, Mr. Johnson had been the President of the American Coil Springs Company, until...
Ellen Myers
Dec 8, 2012
Ellen Esther Myers, age 94, died on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born in Lacey, Iowa on November 27, 1918, daughter of Roy and Lucile Newell, Ellen was raised in Lacey, Moravia, Seymour, and Emmetsburg, Iowa, where her father served in school administration. She first met her husband Merrill Myers at Forest Avenue Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Their...
Antonia Williamson
Dec 7, 2012
Mrs. Antonia M. Williamson, age 78, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on August 21, 1934 to Bernard & Helen (Przysucha) Grecheski and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She married Charles Williamson on February 2, 1957 and had been employed as a nurse in New York when she was younger. In...
Travis Carnes
Dec 5, 2012
Travis John Allen Carnes, Sr. was a bright young man with innate abilities of physical skill and sharpness of mind. He was as quick to pick up on a sport as he was to calculate a math problem. Of all the things he enjoyed, being a father was the greatest. He truly loved his boys and cared for them...
Charles A. "Chuck" Byer Jr.
Dec 5, 2012
Chuck Byer loved computers, golfing, hunting, and his motorcycle. Most of all, however, Chuck loved his family and his friends. Generous and kind-hearted, Chuck was always willing to lend a hand to a friend in need. He was wonderful at repairs, and if something broke everyone knew Chuck could be counted on to come over and get things back...
Winifred Kostner
Nov 30, 2012
Mrs. Winifred Elizabeth Kostner, age 91, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. She was born in St. Louis, MO on January 29, 1921 to Thomas & Mary (Curran) Filla and married Charles Anton Kostner on September 20, 1941. They were married for 59 years. Mrs. Kostner was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St....
Edmond James Connell
Nov 27, 2012
Mr. Edmond James 'Eddie' Connell, age 51, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 7, 1961 to Edmond Jake & Marilyn Della (Larabee) Connell. Mr. Connell had graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central and been employed as a salesman at Ernies Auto. SURVIVORS Sons, Adam Connell of Fruitport, Andrew Connell of Grand Rapids; mother,...
Shirley Mole
Nov 25, 2012
Mrs. Shirley I. Mole, age 99, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Jackson. She was born in Manistee, MI on June 17, 1913 to Rasmus & Minnie (Hansen) Jorgensen and married Frederick Mole on June 29, 1947. Mrs. Mole had been an Elementary Teacher at Muskegon & Muskegon Hts Public Schools for 23 years until retiring in 1978....
Beverley Crawford
Nov 21, 2012
CRAWFORD, MRS. BEVERLEY L. Twin Lake Mrs. Beverly L. Crawford, age 79, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born in Merilla Township, MI on December 20, 1932 to Leonard & Lucy (Larabee) Phillips and married Donald Crawford on September 1, 1952. Mrs. Crawford had been employed as a bookkeeper at Harry Banow Building Repair for 20 years...
Patricia Creswell
Nov 20, 2012
Mrs. Patricia J. Creswell, age 86, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She was born in Mountain Grove, MO on June 27, 1926 to Hershel & Mabel (Hannah) Halliburton and married Carlton Creswell on September 27, 1949. Mrs. Creswell had been a homemaker and ran the Green River Co. for years. She was a loving wife and mother who will...
Britteny Velazquez Potter
Nov 20, 2012
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.... Lao Tzu By that definition, Britteny Potter was the most courageous person to ever live. Britteny cared so much for those around her that she made seeking approval and receiving respect a priority. She would do anything for anyone: Friend or family, but especially...
William Griswold
Nov 19, 2012
Bill Griswold was a kind and generous man, who would drop everything to help a friend in need. From clearing neighbors driveways to helping out on friends farms, Bill was happiest when helping others. He dedicated his life to caring for his beloved family, providing for his siblings as a teenager and for his own children as an adult....
Hazel L. Smith
Nov 19, 2012
Hazel Smith was a loving and spiritual woman, who dedicated her life to her family and her faith. Although Hazel lived a full and rewarding life, with interests ranging from mushroom hunting to playing the organ, family always came first on her list. Hazels generosity, kind heart, ethic of hard work, and fun-loving spirit will live on in the...