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....
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...
