Obituaries

Nov 21, 2012

CRAWFORD, MRS. BEVERLEY L. Twin Lake Mrs. Beverly L. Crawford, age 79, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was born in Merilla Township, MI on December 20, 1932 to Leonard & Lucy (Larabee) Phillips and married Donald Crawford on September 1, 1952. Mrs. Crawford had been employed as a bookkeeper at Harry Banow Building Repair for 20 years...

Nov 20, 2012

Mrs. Patricia J. Creswell, age 86, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012. She was born in Mountain Grove, MO on June 27, 1926 to Hershel & Mabel (Hannah) Halliburton and married Carlton Creswell on September 27, 1949. Mrs. Creswell had been a homemaker and ran the Green River Co. for years. She was a loving wife and mother who will...

Nov 20, 2012

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.... Lao Tzu By that definition, Britteny Potter was the most courageous person to ever live. Britteny cared so much for those around her that she made seeking approval and receiving respect a priority. She would do anything for anyone: Friend or family, but especially...

Nov 19, 2012

Bill Griswold was a kind and generous man, who would drop everything to help a friend in need. From clearing neighbors driveways to helping out on friends farms, Bill was happiest when helping others. He dedicated his life to caring for his beloved family, providing for his siblings as a teenager and for his own children as an adult....

Nov 19, 2012

Hazel Smith was a loving and spiritual woman, who dedicated her life to her family and her faith. Although Hazel lived a full and rewarding life, with interests ranging from mushroom hunting to playing the organ, family always came first on her list. Hazels generosity, kind heart, ethic of hard work, and fun-loving spirit will live on in the...

Nov 18, 2012

Michael C. Terbush was a hardworking, caring man whose actions spoke volumes of his character. He proudly served his country as a courageous soldier, his community as a respected businessman, and his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. For sixty-three years, he shared his love, loyalty and the joy of life itself with all...

Nov 16, 2012

Dr. Richard Kislov, age 91, formerly of Muskegon, passed away at home on Friday, November 16, 2012. He was born on April 30, 1921 to Daniel and Anna Kisielow. Richard graduated from Medical School in Tubiugen, Germany in 1950. He immigrated to the United States in 1951. He completed a residency in general surgery in Rockford, Illinois and a...

Nov 15, 2012

Mrs. Phyllis (Byrd) Garnett, age 55, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Vallejo, CA. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 23, 1957 to Levi & Mary (Jones) Byrd. She married Herbert Garnett in 1983. Mrs. Garnett had been a loving mother and sister who will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Daughter, Miesha Shante Garnett of CA; sister, Ann...

Nov 14, 2012

A man of great generosity, dignity and compassion, James ONeil was a bright light in the world around him. He was all about family, and although he was a devoted father he just may have argued that being a doting grandfather was the role he had waited for his entire life. No stranger to hard work, Jim piloted a...

Nov 14, 2012

Although he was a very private individual, Jim Hamill was a joy to be around with his wry sense of humor. Independent by nature, he was a hard worker who appreciated the simple things in life, like the place he called home and time spent gardening in his large yard. Caring and loving towards those who knew him best,...

Nov 6, 2012

Mr. Lawrence J. "Larry" Cioe, age 94, went to be with our Lord, November 6, 2012. He was born in Chicago IL on March 29, 1918 to Louis & Mary Cioe and lived most of his life in Muskegon. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's and married Carolyn Stone on November 10, 1937. He was a...

Nov 6, 2012

Shirley Marie Davies was an amazing woman by all accounts. She was caring and funny, progressive and witty, an independent thinker as well as committed wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was down-to-earth yet adventuresome, a good listener as well as a playful humorist. Whether serious or laughing, Shirley made life beautiful for those around her....

Nov 6, 2012

Ms. Mary Ann Hamm, age 72, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 17, 1940 to Westeley & Marian (Allen) Hamm. Ms. Hamm had been employed as a Clerk at Muskegon County Circuit Court for 35 years until retiring. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist. Mary Ann was...

Nov 1, 2012

Elizabeth Clark McBride Busard began her next big grand adventure November 1, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born 2/21/1926 in Flint, Michigan to William Wallace Clark, Jr. and Georgie Cathcart Clark. She attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a BS in Occupational Therapy in 1947. She worked at the Mayo Clinic and the University...

Oct 27, 2012

NAUTA,

MRS. SHIRLEY JEAN

North Muskegon

Mrs. Shirley J. Nauta, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born in Ludington, MI on August 9, 1932 to William Eiteneir and Minnie Freeman. Shirley married William Nauta on October 13, 1951, and they shared 45 years of marraige. She had...

Oct 24, 2012

Although Patsy Wier valued many things in 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 through her commitment to her family, redefines the concept of unconditional love. Patsy had a generous spirit and loved to give...

Oct 24, 2012

Those who knew and loved Jeannette Bastian have so many precious memories that will never be forgotten. The common threads throughout her fabric of time were her thoughtful words, her selfless deeds, and her compassionate spirit, but it was her tender heart that knew no bounds that set her apart from the rest. It was evident from the life...

Oct 24, 2012

A woman who lived a full and rewarding life, Elfrieda Murphy was an extraordinary woman in so many ways. She has been described as a spitfire who could be stubborn when it came to things she was passionate about, yet her life was always focused on helping those around her. There was no one who met Elfrieda and left...

Oct 24, 2012

Evart Philpot

Oct 23, 2012

Marvin Fuzzy Metz was a funny, outgoing, and caring guy, who loved Harley motorcycles and the adventure of the open road. Most of all, however, he loved his family and his friends, and they always came first in his life. Marvs friendly smile, outgoing personality, and kind heart will be lovingly remembered by all those who had the privilege...