Robert "Denny" Kendall
Jan 21, 2013
Mr. Robert "Denny" Kendall, age 72, died Monday, January 21, 2013. He was born in Elkart, IN on January 30, 1940 to Robert & Florence (Stone) Kendall and served in the US Navy. Mr. Kendall had been employed as a truck driver at various trucking companies for years until retiring. He was an accomplished and well known lead guitarist...
Margaret Mallory
Jan 20, 2013
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Mallory, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. Margaret was born in Laketon Township, MI on August 21, 1920 to George T. and Helen (O'Neil) Slankard. Her family later relocated to Sesser, IL where she graduated from Goode-Barren Township High School. She then attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a major in Education...
Johanna "Gertrude" Yonkers
Jan 19, 2013
Mrs. Johanna "Gertrude" Yonkers, age 94, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 9, 1918 to Adrian & Nellie (Groenevelt) Dolislager and married Duke Yonkers on June 17, 1939. Mrs. Yonkers had been a loving homemaker. She was a member of Berean Church and active member of the Ladies Joy Circle. Gertrude...
Theresa Duell
Jan 19, 2013
Mrs. Theresa Lea Duell, age 54, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 8, 1958 to Robert & Jeannette (Hite) Cooper and married Neil Duell. Mrs. Duell had been an author for many years. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, flea markets, reading and Facebook. But foremost was always her family. SURVIVORS Husband, Neil;...
Dr. George A. Voikos
Jan 18, 2013
Dr. George Voikos was an accomplished physician, a veteran of the Air Force, and a respected member of many medical boards and community organizations. He was devoted to his Family Practice, and provided the finest medical care for his patients. First and foremost, however, George was a husband, son, father and grandfather. A kind, loving, and generous man, George...
Altha Rutz
Jan 16, 2013
"She made good cookies" was the epitaph suggested by Altha Fern Rutz, age 90, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Born in Evart MI on June 30, 1922 to Leonard & Edith (Hall) Pritchard, Altha moved to Muskegon during WWII, where she met and married Stanley James Rutz in 1947. Together they built a home in...
Mary Jean Berson
Jan 16, 2013
Mary Berson had an infectious smile and a wonderful laugh, which she often shared with family and friends. Gifted with a great sense of humor, Mary could always bring a smile to the faces of those around her. A devoted wife and mother as well as a committed educator, Mary touched the lives and hearts of many throughout the...
Erma Harvey
Jan 15, 2013
Mrs. Erma Harvey, age 96, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was born in Zeeland, MI on May 27, 1915 to William & Stella (Scott) Laepple and married Arthur Louis Harvey on October 27, 1934. Mrs. Harvey had been employed as a foster grandmother for the title one program in the Muskegon Area Public Schools, a bookkeeper and...
Marie Meier
Jan 14, 2013
Ms. Marie E. Meier, age 99, died Monday, January 14, 2013. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 2, 1913 to Herman & Mary (Gaider) Meier. Ms. Meier was a Clerk at Roger's Jewelry Store. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling and her family. SURVIVORS Nephews, Daniel (Pauline) Meier, John (Becky) Meier...
Max Stinebower
Jan 8, 2013
Throughout his rich and rewarding life, Max Stinebower put the sparkle into the world around him. He was never concerned about building wealth according to the worlds measure, rather, he made it his lifes mission to deeply love the family and friends he treasured. Max was a devoted family man who was blessed to spend more than 65 years...
John Decheney Sr.
Jan 8, 2013
Mr. John E. DeCheney Sr., age 72, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 6, 1940 to Joseph & Lula (Guimond) DeCheney and married the former Jeritza "Dee" Akers. Mr. DeCheney had been employed as a mechanic at Monnette Chrysler for years until retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and...
Norma Reavey
Jan 6, 2013
Norma Reavey was a wonderful and generous woman, who devoted her life to caring for her family and serving others. From greeting customers with a smile to teaching Sunday school and volunteering at the local hospital, Norma always made time for those gestures of kindness which mean so much. Normas generosity of spirit, devotion to her family, and true...
Thelma Gilbert
Jan 4, 2013
Mrs. Thelma M. Gilbert, age 96, died Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born on June 16, 1916 to Frank & Anna (Stone) Gilbert and married Lyle Gilbert on March 22, 1942. Mrs. Gilbert had been employed as a Seamstress at Gills for 10 years. SURVIVORS Sons, Calvin (MaryAnn) Gilbert of Muskegon, Lynn (Brenda) Gilbert of Grand Haven; 4...
Gordon Gibson
Jan 4, 2013
Gordon Lamarr Gibson Jr. was born on January 11, 1956, to proud parents Gordon Sr. and Kathleen (Russell) Gibson. Gordon was their first-born, and in the years to come would be followed by younger siblings Scott, Clark, Tamera, and Julie. The Gibson family lived in Scottville, Michigan, where the family owned a local hardware store, and Gordon Sr. also...
Ruth Vandermolen
Jan 4, 2013
Mrs. Ruth. VanderMolen, age 91, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born in Newaygo, MI on April 1, 1921 to Peter & Tinnie (Pell) VanTongeren and served her country in the US Army during WWII. She married Claus VanderMolen on September 8, 1949 and had been employed as an X-Ray Technician at Mercy & Hackley Hospitals for...
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...
