Helen Smith
Aug 6, 2012
Helen Dorothy Fisher Smith, age 89, went to be with her Lord on August 6, 2012 in Richmond, VA. She was born November 1, 1922 in Muskegon and married Eugene C. Smith on August 6, 1943. Helen retired as a secretary from the Muskegon Heights District Court. She enjoyed bowling for 25 years with Michigan Cubs and was a...
Donald Ogden
Aug 4, 2012
Mr. Donald L. Ogden, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on May 5, 1932 to Donald & Elva (Kanouse) Ogden and married the former Roselyn McKinzie on May 5, 1951. Mr. Ogden had been employed as a woodworker at Story & Clark and Hayworth until retiring. He was a former...
Michael L. Bevins
Aug 3, 2012
Mischievous, energetic, and always late, Michael was the very picture of someone too much in love with life to ever slow down. Whether it was excelling in his professional life, pursuing one of his many hobbies, or spending time with his beloved family, Michael lived life to the fullest. This passion and determination continued to the very last days...
Mary Barnes
Aug 2, 2012
Mary Katherine (Pierce) Barnes age 71 passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Harbor Hospice Poppen House in Muskegon, Michigan. Born December 22, 1940, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and relocated to the Muskegon area with her parents who owned Pierce's Blueberries on Green Creek Road, North Muskegon, for many years. Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Luetta Drakos,...
Ziva English
Aug 2, 2012
Ziva Ann English, age 1 day, died after taking her first few breaths on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to James English & Jennifer Russell. SURVIVORS Parents, James English & Jennifer Russell; siblings, James English Jr., Bud English, Angel Lamadeline, Michael English, Brian English, Josh English, Anna English, Jesse English, Chad English, Bradly...
William Corley
Aug 2, 2012
Mr. William K. Corley, age 74, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. He was born in South Franklin Township, PA on September 12, 1937 to Lelan & Audra (Bennett) Corley and served his country in the US Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Corley had been employed at Sealed Power and other local manufacturers for years. SURVIVORS Daughter, Laura...
Harold Hunter
Jul 31, 2012
With the love of family, a hard work ethic, and the company of good friends, Harold Hunter lived a fulfilling life surrounded by the things he valued most. With his great sense of humor, he easily brought smiles to those in his company, and was well respected as a man of integrity and honesty. Through the many memories he...
George Talsma Jr.
Jul 29, 2012
George Talsma Jr., age 84, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was born in Hudsonville, MI to George & Janie Talsma Sr. and served his country in the US Army. SURVIVORS He will be dearly missed by his wife of 24 years, Lillian; sons, Vance (Gwen) Talsma, Vaughn (Cheryl) Talsma; grandchildren, Alissa...
June A. Bird
Jul 28, 2012
June A. Bird was a woman of great character and strength who worked hard throughout her life, but fostered a great spirit of love, faith and compassion too. Whether she was working in the kitchen, raising her children, practicing her faith or entertaining friends and family, June put her heart into all that she did. With faith as her...
David Clark
Jul 26, 2012
Mr. David R. Clark, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born in St. Joseph, MI on October 15, 1931 to Glenn & Beatrice (Rhinehart) Clark and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Ruth Hamlin on April 16, 1955. Mr. Clark had been employed as a teacher...
Gordon "Gordie" Decan Sr.
Jul 26, 2012
Mr. Gordon 'Gordie' L. DeCan, age 70, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012. He was born in Nunica, MI on April 5, 1942 to Carl & Erma (Stark) DeCan and married the former Vicki Linn Schaub on July 27, 1979. SURVIVORS Wife, Vicki Linn; children, Gordon L. (Cindy) DeCan Jr., Angie (Jim) Sutton; 3 daughters; 6 grandchildren; brother, Harold (Joanne)...
Robert Anderson
Jul 26, 2012
Mr. Robert E. Anderson, age 83, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012. He was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on March 3, 1929 to Arthur & Frances (Hess) Anderson and served his country in the US Air Force during WWII. Robert married the former Doris Wilson on May 23, 1959 and had been an Inspector at S.D. Warren for...
Delores Strait
Jul 21, 2012
Mrs. Delores M. Strait, age 65, died Saturday, July 21, 2012. She was born in Dalton Township, MI on October 26, 1946 to Charles & Anna (Steele) Beegle and married Deloss Strait on February 12, 1966. Mrs. Strait had been a loving mother and dedicated caretaker whose family meant the world to her. SURVIVORS Sons, Deloss (Andrea), Shawn, &...
Elza Rasa
Jul 21, 2012
With a life that spanned nearly a century, Elza Rasa was a private woman filled with never-ending strength, timeless wisdom, and unwavering courage. With a journey that was torn from the harshest pages in history, the way before her was anything but easy for Elza, yet she was filled with a gracious joy that is an inspiration to all...
Warren Stepanek
Jul 17, 2012
Mr. Warren "Duke" Stepanek, age 73, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 20, 1939 to David & Marion (Smith) Stepanek and served in the US Coast Guard. He and Pauline Merle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 30. Mr. Stepanek worked for 35 years with IBEW as an electrician until...
Samuel Hammond Iii
Jul 17, 2012
Samuel W. Hammond III, age 49, died Tuesday, July 17th after a battle with cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family and friends at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, MI. Sam was born on January 11, 1963 to Samuel and Lynne (Mitchell) Hammond. He graduated from Spring Lake High School in 1981 and Grand Valley State...
Carlton Rood
Jul 16, 2012
ROOD, MR. CARLTON E. 'CARTY' Norton Shores Mr. Carlton E. 'Carty' Rood, age 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday, July 16, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 3, 1919 to Sigurd & Anna (Olsen) Rood and served his country in the US Army during WWII where he was stationed in...
Stanley Kendra
Jul 16, 2012
Mr. Stanley 'Junior'. Kendra, age 83, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 13, 1929 to Stanley & Julianne (Walachovic) Kendra and married the former Betty Marie Stidham on February 22, 1949. Mr. Kendra had been employed as a delivery truck driver at Farr View Dairy until retiring. He was a past...
David Pierce
Jul 15, 2012
David R. Pierce was a man of strong character, a loving, dependable father, grandfather, brother and friend. He knew how to put others at ease and was more than willing to help where he saw a need. His personality won him many friends and he was always ready to contribute a funny joke or show off some dance moves...
Dennis Faucher
Jul 14, 2012
Many characteristics make up the lives of many great people, but those derived from the heart are the qualities that leave a forever imprint on the hearts of others. With a vitality all his own, Dennis Faucher was one of those rare individuals who was like a precious jewel amongst life's treasures. He exuded a joyful spirit wherever he...
