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...
Michael Terbush
Nov 18, 2012
Michael C. Terbush was a hardworking, caring man whose actions spoke volumes of his character. He proudly served his country as a courageous soldier, his community as a respected businessman, and his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. For sixty-three years, he shared his love, loyalty and the joy of life itself with all...
Dr. Richard Kislov Md
Nov 16, 2012
Dr. Richard Kislov, age 91, formerly of Muskegon, passed away at home on Friday, November 16, 2012. He was born on April 30, 1921 to Daniel and Anna Kisielow. Richard graduated from Medical School in Tubiugen, Germany in 1950. He immigrated to the United States in 1951. He completed a residency in general surgery in Rockford, Illinois and a...
Phyllis Garnett
Nov 15, 2012
Mrs. Phyllis (Byrd) Garnett, age 55, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Vallejo, CA. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 23, 1957 to Levi & Mary (Jones) Byrd. She married Herbert Garnett in 1983. Mrs. Garnett had been a loving mother and sister who will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Daughter, Miesha Shante Garnett of CA; sister, Ann...
James O'Neil
Nov 14, 2012
A man of great generosity, dignity and compassion, James ONeil was a bright light in the world around him. He was all about family, and although he was a devoted father he just may have argued that being a doting grandfather was the role he had waited for his entire life. No stranger to hard work, Jim piloted a...
Robert J. "Jim" Hamill Jr.
Nov 14, 2012
Although he was a very private individual, Jim Hamill was a joy to be around with his wry sense of humor. Independent by nature, he was a hard worker who appreciated the simple things in life, like the place he called home and time spent gardening in his large yard. Caring and loving towards those who knew him best,...
Lawrence Cioe
Nov 6, 2012
Mr. Lawrence J. "Larry" Cioe, age 94, went to be with our Lord, November 6, 2012. He was born in Chicago IL on March 29, 1918 to Louis & Mary Cioe and lived most of his life in Muskegon. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's and married Carolyn Stone on November 10, 1937. He was a...
Shirley Marie Davies
Nov 6, 2012
Shirley Marie Davies was an amazing woman by all accounts. She was caring and funny, progressive and witty, an independent thinker as well as committed wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was down-to-earth yet adventuresome, a good listener as well as a playful humorist. Whether serious or laughing, Shirley made life beautiful for those around her....
Mary Hamm
Nov 6, 2012
Ms. Mary Ann Hamm, age 72, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 17, 1940 to Westeley & Marian (Allen) Hamm. Ms. Hamm had been employed as a Clerk at Muskegon County Circuit Court for 35 years until retiring. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist. Mary Ann was...
Elizabeth Clark Mcbride Busard
Nov 1, 2012
Elizabeth Clark McBride Busard began her next big grand adventure November 1, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born 2/21/1926 in Flint, Michigan to William Wallace Clark, Jr. and Georgie Cathcart Clark. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a BS in Occupational Therapy in 1947. She worked at the Mayo Clinic and the University...
Shirley Nauta
Oct 27, 2012
NAUTA,
MRS. SHIRLEY JEAN
North Muskegon
Mrs. Shirley J. Nauta, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born in Ludington, MI on August 9, 1932 to William Eiteneir and Minnie Freeman. Shirley married William Nauta on October 13, 1951, and they shared 45 years of marraige. She had...
