Rodney Bradley
Jan 26, 2012
Mr. Rodney D. Bradley, age 50, was born March 13, 1961 to Edward & Sandra (Hansen) Bradley. Rod left us behind on January 26, 2012. He attended Reeths Puffer High School and served his country proudly in the US Navy. Rod's humor, laughter and gentle heart will be missed. SURVIVORS Children, Joshua (Tabitha) Bradley, Marcus (Pricilla) Phillips, Keisha Bradley,...
Charles L. "Charlie" Toot
Jan 25, 2012
Mr. Charles L. "Charlie" Toot, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 26, 1932 to Charles & Josephine (Vanderbroek) Toot and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Charlie married the former Jane L. Conner on January 31, 1959. He began his employment with IBM...
Dr. Donald Paul Meyer
Jan 25, 2012
Donald Meyer was a member of what Tom Brokaw termed The Greatest Generation, men who knew the meaning of sacrifice, were loyal, reliable, patriotic, and level-headed. Don had a strong sense of responsibility and duty, and was willing to accept the consequences of a decision. He was frugal and worked hard to provide financial security for his family, working...
Russell Gable
Jan 23, 2012
Mr. Russell E. Gable, age 83, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 19, 1928 to Arthur & Johanna (Steube) Gable and served in the US Navy during WWII. He married the former Roseleen Emily Andresen on September 14, 1946. Mr. Gable had been employed as a machinist at Kaydon Corp. for...
Paul Holman
Jan 22, 2012
Mr. Paul A. Holman, age 81, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Heartwood Lodge-Hospice House. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on July 29, 1930 to Arthur & Elizabeth (Meeusen) Holman. Paul had a long career as a teacher, serving for 32 years at Lincoln Park Public Schools. Paul loved nature and was an enthusiastic birdwatcher, photographer and...
Dorothy Udell
Jan 20, 2012
Although her life was filled with so many things, there was no greater joy in Dorothy Udells life than family that grew to include numerous branches. She was so proud of the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren she shared with the love of her life. Life was not always easy for Dorothy, but she was a resilient woman who...
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...
