Esther Vasquez
Oct 15, 2012
Mrs. Esther M. Vasquez, age 86, died Monday, October 15, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 13, 1926 to August & Estelle (Stuck) Nyquist. Mrs. Vasquez had been employed for the Muskegon County Treasurer for years until retiring in 1981. Esther danced at the Frauenthal as a Hackley Follie. She loved to travel, golf, play Dominoes...
Thomas J. Benton
Oct 14, 2012
Thomas Benton possessed admirable traits which made him a likable fellow by friends and family alike. Through his tolerant and modest nature, one could see a rather quiet man who preferred the simple pleasures in life. Thomas exemplified a demeanor of humbleness and was a gentleman of integrity who will be dearly missed and remembered. While the nation struggled...
Darleen Claytor
Oct 6, 2012
Mrs. Darleen P. Claytor, age 94, went to be with her Lord, husband, Ned and daughter, Ann Elise on Saturday, October 6, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 29, 1918 to Paul & Rose (Edlund) Stromsta and married Edwin R. Claytor on April 26, 1941. Mrs. Claytor had been a loving homemaker, a devoted military wife...
Betty Andree
Oct 4, 2012
With a smile that could brighten even the darkest of days, Betty was a true gift in the lives of those around her. She was a kindhearted and thoughtful woman who made a significant impact in the community she called home throughout most of her life. Betty was a devoted mother who fully embraced this role, but she just...
Harry Kepford
Oct 4, 2012
Mr. Harry G. Kepford, age 91, died at home Thursday, October 4, 2012. He was born in Harvey, IL on November 23, 1920 to George & Emma (McLaughlin) Kepford and married the former Rebecca Cross in 1947. Mr. Kepford had served his country in the Army Infantry during WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater and earning the Distinguished Service...
John Syperda
Oct 4, 2012
John Syperda was a man of quiet strength and clear moral vision, a rock for family and friends to lean on in times of trouble. From his 49 years of service at Syperda Insurance Agency to the loving and devoted care he took of his wife in the final years of her life, Johns long life was characterized throughout...
Patricia Green
Oct 2, 2012
Patsy Green loved fishing, bowling, golfing, and entertaining. What she loved most of all, however, and what gave her the greatest joy in life, was her beloved family. Patsy dedicated her life to caring for her family, and she was lucky enough to live out her days surrounded by those she loved best in the world. Patricia Ellen was...
George Hilt
Oct 2, 2012
George Edward Hilt passed away on October 2, 2012 in Juno Beach, Florida at the age of 96. George was born March 7, 1916 in Muskegon, Michigan to John and Margaret (Hesse) Hilt. George served in the United States Army from approximately 1943 to 1945. He was a member of the Third Army, 7th Corps, Quartermaster Corps in the...
Gerald Porter
Oct 1, 2012
Mr. Gerald A. Jerry Porter, age 77, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 peacefully at home after a long illness. Jerry served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Jerry was a Manager for the Greater Muskegon Bowling Association for 28 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, refereeing basketball, and playing pool. His family and...
Violet Robison
Sep 29, 2012
Mrs. Violet E. Robison, age 92, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. She was born in Marquette, MI on February 9, 1920 to Henry & Ruth (Mildon) Andresen and married Boyd C. Robison on October 7, 1939. Mrs. Robison had been a loving wife, mother & grandmother who loved to fish, quilt, play cards, dance and her dogs. SURVIVORS...
George A. Kimball
Sep 29, 2012
A vibrant, fun-loving, and kindhearted man, George Kimball was a bright light in the world around him. He was the sort of person who made the most of the days before him, embracing both the peaks and valleys along his lifes journey. A more devoted family man would be hard to find as George deeply loved his wife and...
Bertha Rummler
Sep 28, 2012
Mrs. Bertha E. Rummler, age 82, died Friday, September 28, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 11, 1929 to Phillip & Mable (Johnson) Ammon and married Lee Rummler. Mrs. Rummler had been a loving homemaker and member of VFW Lt Wilbur Leroy Boyer Post 3195 Auxiliary. She was an avid Bingo player who enjoyed fishing, traveling...
Helen Paulin - Mark
Sep 28, 2012
Helen Paulin Mark was a kind and caring woman, always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend in need. Above all else, she was a devoted wife and mother, and dedicated herself to the care of her beloved family members. Friends and family will take solace from the knowledge that Helen lived a long, rich, and fulfilling...
Colleen Barnhard
Sep 26, 2012
When reflecting on the life of Colleen Barnhard, it is easy to see that her focus was never fixed on building wealth or accumulating possessions, but that her mission in life was to do everything she could to give to those around her. She was a devoted wife and selfless mother who was overjoyed to see her family tree...
Linnea Slager
Sep 23, 2012
Mrs. A. Linnea Slager, age 95, went to be with her Lord Sunday, September 23, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 18, 1917 to John & Hilma (Nattson) Jackson. She graduated from Muskegon High School and Sherwood Music School. Linnea married John Jay Slager on April 12, 1946 and had been the organist at Clock Funeral...
Harold Bramer
Sep 23, 2012
Mr. Harold A. Bramer, age 65, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on February 9, 1947 to Lawrence & Betty (Visser) Bramer and married the former Phila DeGraff on August 27, 1970. Mr. Bramer had been employed as a machinist at Sealed Power for 40 years until retiring. He was a member...
Delores Mullins
Sep 21, 2012
Ms. Delores E. Mullins, age 58, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 6, 1954 to Fidencio & Loretta (Saugie) Cisneros. Ms. Mullins had been employed as a waitress and cook at Villiage Inn in Fruitport, Denny's, and Bob Evans for years. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic...
George Hansen
Sep 20, 2012
Mr. George W. Hansen, age 102, a lifetime resident of Muskegon, died Thursday, September 20, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 8, 1910 to Nels & Mary Hansen and married the former Virginia M. Johnson on September 3, 1935. Until retiring in 1976, Mr. Hansen was employed by the National Lumberman's Bank, now Huntington Bank, for...
Anthony Nastase Jr.
Sep 19, 2012
Anthony "Tony" Nastase Jr., age 68, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 19, 2012 after a 6 year courageous battle with cancer. He was a very strong man who never complained about his life struggles. He was born in Lincoln, NE on May 18, 1944. He graduated from Reese Puffer High School where he was an outstanding athlete....
Eliza Pavlin
Sep 17, 2012
Mrs. Eliza A. Pavlin, age 83, died Monday, September 17, 2012. She was born in Nunica, MI on March 9, 1929 to Apolis & Florence (Withey) Griswold and married Ronald Pavlin on May 16, 1955. Mrs. Pavlin had been a silk screen operator at Harbor Industries for 47 years until retiring. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother...
