Alfred "Al" Perri
Jan 16, 2012
Mr. Alfred J. "Al" Perri, age 88, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 30, 1923 to Pasquale & Anna (Costable) Perri and married the former Alice Buckley. Mr. Perri was a decorated US Army combat veteran of WWII and had been the owner of Al Perri Furniture for over 30 years...
Walter Edmondson
Jan 13, 2012
Walter P. Edmondson, age 79, of Muskegon, died on Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born in Muskegon to Ralph E. and Martha V. (Cross) Edmondson on February 11, 1932. He married the former Judith V. Gustavson on October 1, 1960. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Alyce V. Rockey, and brother-in-law, Gordon K. Rockey. Walt graduated...
Katherine Anderson
Jan 13, 2012
Mrs. Katherine B. Anderson, age 87, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. She was born in Fort Wayne IN, on April 18, 1924 to LeRoy & Anna (Groendyke) Heath and married Edward R. Anderson on December 24, 1946. Mrs. Anderson had been a loving homemaker who was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church and volunteered for the food...
Dr. J. Max Busard
Jan 12, 2012
Dr. J. Max Busard, age 93, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Harbor Hospice-Poppen House. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 2, 1918 to Dr. Robert Ira & Florence (Morrill) Busard. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School, Muskegon Junior College, the University of Michigan with a BA Degree, the University of Michigan Medical School with a...
George Sias
Jan 9, 2012
Mr. George A. Sias, age 49, died Monday, January 9, 2012 after a long struggle with end stage lung disease. He gave the gift of life by donating his organs. George was born in Muskegon on August 13, 1962 to Arvid & Verley (Stidham) Sias and married his high school sweetheart, the former Vanessa Brenning in 1983 and in...
Ethel Szydlowski
Jan 8, 2012
Mrs. Ethel M. Szydlowski, age 91, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 5, 1920 to James & Charlotte (Purcey) Hibbard and married Victor Szydlowski. Mrs. Szydlowski had been a loving homemaker. She was a long time member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and member of the Rosary Altar Society & Catholic...
Henry "Hank" O'Connor
Jan 8, 2012
Mr. Henry L. "Hank" O'Connor, age 66, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012. He was born in Saginaw, MI on July 23, 1945 to Charles & Alice (Swanson) O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor had been employed at General Motors for 30 years until retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and fish-frys with friends. SURVIVORS Son, John O'Connor of Grand Haven; daughters,...
Mary Halub
Jan 7, 2012
Mrs. Mary J. Halub, age 88, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. She was born in Manistee, MI on July 8, 1923 to Charles & Joan (Malkowski) Sessions and married Leonard S. Halub on February 21, 1949. Mrs. Halub had been a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Husband of 62 years,...
Violet Mastee
Jan 4, 2012
Mrs. Violet M. Mastee, age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 5, 1921 to Ernie & Louzette (Moon) Powell and married John Mastee on September 23, 1944. Mrs. Mastee had been a loving homemaker and avid seamstress with a love for needlework. She was a long time member of Sacred...
Patricia B. Johnson
Jan 3, 2012
Although Patricia Johnson will be deeply missed, the footprint she leaves behind will remain for generations to come. A vivacious and spirited woman, she was a believer in working hard to achieve great things. Pats devotion to her community was unmatched, and her mission to better the world around her provides us all with much to aspire for. She...
James Cotharin Mcbride
Dec 31, 2011
Mr. James Cotharin McBride, age 57, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Hackley Hospital, Muskegon MI. He was born in Flint, MI on August 21, 1954 to Homer James & Elizabeth (Clark) McBride Jr. He Attended Flint Southwestern High School and graduated from Cranbrook School in 1972. Jim worked in Yellowstone National Park in various capacities for 28...
Norman Batch
Dec 29, 2011
Mr. Norman V. Batch, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 17, 1925 to Virgil & Carrie (Lucas) Batch and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He married the former Pauline Jewel Wilson on February 14, 1948. Mr. Batch had been a Metal Fabricator at Dresser Ind....
Forrest Webster
Dec 26, 2011
Mr. Forrest E. Webster, age 72, died Monday, December 26, 2011. He was born in White Cloud, MI on August 15, 1939 to Gordon & Gladys (Arnold) Webster. Mr. Webster had been employed as a truck driver at Gilliland Transfer Co. & Gerber Products for over 20 years. He was a master gardener and also a member of the...
Marilyn Emens
Dec 22, 2011
Mrs. Marilyn Kaye Emens, age 83, died Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was born in Spring Lake, MI on October 5, 1928 to Claude E. & Elizabeth "Betty" (Merz) Voss & married Charles "Chuck" Emens on June 25, 1955. Marilyn graduated from WMU with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Throughout the years Marilyn never lost her passion for teaching...
Helen Parritt
Dec 21, 2011
Although there were so many things that Helen Parritt enjoyed throughout her long and fruitful life, there was nothing of greater importance than the family she loved more than life itself. She was a truly devoted wife and mother who considered it pure joy to care for the needs of her loved ones. A gifted crafter, Helen was frugal...
Ronald Carr
Dec 18, 2011
Mr. Ronald E. Carr, age 77, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 12, 1934 to Paul & Genevieve (Buttleman) Carr and served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He married the former Connie Brandel on January 24, 1958. Mr. Carr had been employed as an Office Manager...
Sharon L. Wilks
Dec 18, 2011
There were many things to love about Sharon Wilks. It was the way she genuinely cared for others, and her friendly nature which made her a friend to all. Her greatest accomplishment was reflected in her gleaming eyes as she looked upon the two sons who blessed her life beyond compare. Their biggest fan, she was a team mom...
Donna Delonge
Dec 17, 2011
Mrs. Donna E. DeLonge, age 67, died after a long battle with cancer Saturday, December 17, 2011. She was born in Summers, CT on July 12, 1944 to Donald & Cynthia (Collins) Ellis and married William DeLonge on October 26, 1959. Mrs. DeLonge had been employed as a Manager at Pizza & Sub Shop in Grand Haven for 20...
James "Jimbo" Zinski Jr.
Dec 17, 2011
Mr. James F. "Jimbo" Zinski, age 62, died Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born in Marquette, MI on September 11, 1949 to James & Dolores (Dupras) Zinski and served his country in the US Navy. Mr. Zinski had been employed as a Cook at the Ships Rail for years. He enjoyed fishing & golfing. SURVIVORS Brothers, Ronald (Monika)...
