Marjorie Kooiman
Mar 11, 2012
Mrs. Marjorie N. Kooiman, age 95, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 12, 1916 to Jacob & Mabel (Searer) Tazelaar and married Leonard Kooiman on June 9, 1939. Mrs. Kooiman had been an artist who owned Kooiman Photography with her husband. She attended Berean Church and was active in the Muskegon...
Marilyn R. Bolema
Mar 10, 2012
Although Marilyn Bolema valued many things throughout her life, none were more important than creating close relationships with the family she treasured so deeply. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and proud grandmother and great grandmother, who laced her days with hard work and selfless deeds. Marilyn was a woman of great strength and deep faith, who persevered...
James L. Mccormick
Mar 8, 2012
James McCormick was never afraid to take risks, and a history of his life reads like a page from the business section of the phonebook, with one successful venture closely following another. Between these entries, however, you can catch a glimpse of what was really important to James: his wife, Sonia; his children and grandchildren; his many friends; and...
Robert Kolanko
Mar 4, 2012
Robert John Kolanko was a hard working man who dedicated himself to his family and their happiness. He was driven to provide for them but also to spend time together. Its that determination that now acts as a loving legacy to his wife, children and grandchildren. Roberts story began as the world celebrated the end of WWII and America...
Mark E. Bloomstrom
Mar 3, 2012
A man who loved nothing more than heading out on the open road on his motorcycle, Mark Bloomstrom taught us so much about what it means to truly live. With the love of his life by his side for nearly 40 years he experienced so many of the best things life has to offer including establishing the family he...
Juanita C. " Nita " Leaver
Mar 2, 2012
A woman who never focused on building wealth according to the worlds measure, Juanita Leaver demonstrated that it is through loving and giving to others that we are truly rich beyond measure. She was a faith-filled woman whose greatest treasure on this side of heaven was the family she shared with the love of her life. Nita was a...
Marion Graves
Mar 2, 2012
Mrs. Marion J. Graves, age 88, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012. She was born in Holland, MI on June 17, 1923 to Herman & Sena (Hovenga) VanMunster. Mrs. Graves had been a loving homemaker whose family meant the world to her. She enjoyed reading detective mysteries, shopping, and going for walks. Her huge, caring heart and kind smile...
Diego Solis
Feb 28, 2012
Mr. Diego. Solis, age 85, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mexico on November 13, 1926 to Julian & Diega Solis and married Elvira Mendez. Mr. Solis had been a hard working farmer and father who will be missed greatly. SURVIVORS Wife, Elvira; children, Celso, Edilberto, Juan, Prisca, Rumualda,...
Dorothy Erickson
Feb 26, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy F. Erickson, age 87, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 23, 1924 to Lyle & Neva (Cole) Davidson & married Walter Richard Erickson on April 23, 1946 in Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Erickson had been employed as a school bus driver for Orchard View Public Schools...
Jack Hoebeke
Feb 22, 2012
Mr. Jack H. Hoebeke, age 84, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on October 6, 1927 to Henry & Roelvina (Hoffman) Hoebeke. Jack attended Grand Haven Christian School thru the 9th grade and then to Grand Haven High School. He entered the US Navy during WWII at the age of 17 and came...
Sharon Drewes
Feb 22, 2012
Miss Sharon Kay "Sherry" Drewes, age 70, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 2, 1941 to Henry & Trena (Herlein) Drewes. Miss Drewes was a member of Calvary Bible Church who always had a smile ready and a passion for helping people. She loved music and knitting. The family expresses their...
Carol Joyce Harrell
Feb 21, 2012
When reflecting on the life of Carol Harrell words such as devoted, loving, and faith-filled come to mind, but perhaps the melody that appears the most throughout her lifes song was her endless love of life. She was vibrant with a personality that just sparkled wherever she was and it drew others to her with ease. Carols love for...
Fern "Elaine" Drake
Feb 20, 2012
Mrs. Fern "Elaine" Drake, age 87, died Monday, February 20, 2012. She was born in Savanna, IL on August 10, 1924 to Burl & Agnes (Chrisman) Ernst and married William Drake on January 27, 1945. She was a member of Church of Christ Grand Haven and enjoyed road trips, crafts, decorating, and camping. Mrs. Drake had been a loving...
Joseph Slowik
Feb 19, 2012
Mr. Joseph A. Slowik, age 73, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 30, 1938 to Frank & Bertha (Sidock) Slowik. Mr. Slowik had been a career military man and retired from the US Army after 20 years as Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the Muskegon Eagles, liked raising show...
Caroline Gronevelt
Feb 19, 2012
Mrs. Caroline I. Gronevelt, age 89, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on July 31, 1922 to Edward & Sena (Casemier) Poel and married John Richard Gronevelt on April 25, 1946. Mrs. Gronevelt had been a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of Second Christian Reformed Church of Grand Haven...
Ethel Hartman
Feb 19, 2012
Mrs. Ethel E. Hartman, age 93, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Greenville, WI on November 24, 1918 to Arthur & Alma (Schroeder) Schefe and married Patrick Hartman on February 17, 1941. Mrs. Hartman had been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. She was a long time member of Prince of...
Norma Jean Weaver
Feb 19, 2012
In whatever she did Norma Weaver was selfless in every way and was always more concerned with the needs of others than she was with her own. She was a devoted mother if ever there was one, and as much as she loved this role she just may have argued that her 15 grandchildren were her greatest gift. Normas...
Rodger Sugarbaker
Feb 19, 2012
A man with a jovial and fun-loving spirit, Rodger Sugarbaker brought so much life wherever he went. He was proud to serve his country during a time of great need, yet there was nothing that made him more proud than his family that grew to include numerous branches on his family tree. Rodger was a man of great wisdom...
Homer Hudson
Feb 18, 2012
Mr. Homer C. Hudson, age 71, died Saturday, February 18, 2012. He was born in Ruskin, FL on March 19, 1940 to Homer & Loraine (Rory) Hudson and married the former Patsy Claussen. Mr. Hudson had been worked at Zeeland Plastics Forming until retiring. He enjoyed music and was a member of the Black Rose Band. Homer formerly operated...
