Betty Vandyke
Oct 17, 2011
With a smile that could brighten up the darkest of days, Betty VanDyke was an extraordinary woman who lived her life to love others. She had a deep commitment to her family, and her strong sense of right and wrong instilled lifelong values in her loved ones. A woman of wisdom and abundant faith, Betty lived to educate and...
Alice Lowden
Oct 15, 2011
Mrs. Alice R. Lowden, age 88, died Saturday, October 15, 2011. She was born in Muskegon on March 24, 1923 to Ruben & Sallie (Bailey) Hildreth and married Eugene Lowden on January 20, 1942. Mrs. Lowden had been a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and bingo. She also loved the outdoors and spent time hunting and gardening. SURVIVORS Daughter,...
Clarissa Lappo
Oct 13, 2011
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of need, Clarissa Lappo brought so much beauty to the world around her. Through her life that spanned nearly a century on this side of heaven, she experienced so much of what life has to offer, but there was nothing that was...
Doris Peterman-Fisher
Oct 12, 2011
The life of Doris Peterman-Fisher exemplifies what it means to be a woman of grace and resiliency who embraced both the great joys and the deep sorrows of life. With an unwavering faith as her constant companion, she delighted in the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who were the light of her life. Known for her strong work ethic, Doris...
Lillie Peach
Oct 10, 2011
Mrs Lillie H. Peach, age 88, died Friday, October 7, 2011. She was born in Obion County, Tennessee on April 16, 1923 to Albert & Bernice Blackburn. Mrs. Peach had been a foster parent and enjoyed flower gardens & people. SURVIVORS Children, Geraline (Tom Baker) Muskovin, William (Vickie) Bawcum; 7 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 2...
Mary Seifert
Oct 10, 2011
Mrs. Mary L. Seifert, age 83, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at home. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 27, 1927 to Frank & Jesse (Storms) Steiner and married Donald Seifert on August 19, 1950. Mrs. Seifert had graduated from Western Michigan University with her teaching degree. She was a member of First Congregational Church UCC,...
John Mink Jr.
Oct 10, 2011
Mr. John Mink Jr., age 72, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born in Fruitport, MI on January 27, 1939 to John & Lottie (Cooley) Mink Sr. and married the former Barbara Bordeau on October 28, 1961. Mr. Mink had been the owner of Mink's Auto Parts for 54 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, people and his...
Kaliopy Drelles
Oct 7, 2011
Although Kaliopy Drelles valued many things throughout her life, none were more important than creating close relationships with the family she treasured so deeply. Love and care of her family was her driving force, and the adoration of her six grandchildren was her most cherished joy. Kaliopy was a woman of great strength who worked hard all her life,...
Mary Olive "Tex" Champion
Oct 6, 2011
Mrs. Mary Olive "Tex" Champion, age 93, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011. She was born in York Town, TX on February 24, 1918 to Moffett H. & Clara (Chapman) Kerr and married James E. Champion in 1939. Mrs. Champion had been the owner of the Cottage Inn for years until retiring. She was a long time member of...
Marjorie Soderstrom
Oct 2, 2011
Marjorie "Marge" C. Soderstrom passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at St. Mark's Lutheran Home. She was in the presence of loved ones. Marge was born to Dingeman and Julia Catherine (Leffel) Waalwyk on November 9, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Calumet High School, Marge worked as a bookkeeper until meeting Philip Soderstrom at Grace Baptist...
Travis Trowbridge
Oct 1, 2011
Mr. Travis R. Trowbridge, age 20, died Saturday, October 1, 2011. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 8, 1991 to Craig Trowbridge & Cathy (Cejmer) Trowbridge. Travis had been student at Fruitport High School, playing baseball and football. He enjoyed dirt bikes, video games and rap music as well as playing with kids. He will be...
Pauline Loper
Oct 1, 2011
Mrs. Pauline J. Loper, age 86, died Saturday, October 1, 2011. She was born in Central Lake, MI on June 1, 1925 to Charles & Sadie (Abblet) Loper. Mrs. Loper had been employed as a laborer at C & M Coated Products for over 30 years and owner of A1 Custom Cleaning. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
Beatrice Harvey
Oct 1, 2011
Mrs. Beatrice. Harvey, age 77, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at her home. She was born in New Orleans, LA on June 26, 1934 to Ben & Esther Thompson. Mrs. Harvey had operated the Baker Adult Foster Care Home with her daughter, Mildred, for years. She was gracious women who loved to help anyone she could. SURVIVORS Daughter,...
Marie Fethke Omness
Sep 29, 2011
Mrs. Marie M. (Fethke) Omness, age 98, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was born in Vetka, Russia on October 8, 1912 to Jacob & Xenia (Klimoff) DeHudy. She married Albert E. Fethke on May 7, 1938 and he preceded her in death in 1977. She later married Paul W. Omness and he preceded her in death in...
Ruth Franks
Sep 29, 2011
Mrs. Ruth G. Franks, age 84, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Sparrow Hospital. She was born in Lansing, MI on September 13, 1927 to Lester & Myrtle (Disbrow) Cole and married Dale Franks on September 6, 1960. Mrs. Franks had been employed as a Press operator for Oldsmobile and a Teacher's Aide in th Lansing Public Schools until...
Marie Hill
Sep 29, 2011
Mrs. Marie J. Hill, age 77, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 in Baldwin. She was born in Cedar Springs, MI on September 2, 1934 to Erwin & Bertha (Taylor) Grawbarger. Marie married Raymond Hill Sr. Mrs. Hill had been a loving homemaker whose family was everything to her. SURVIVORS Son, Raymond (Glenda) Hill Jr.; daughters, Juanita (Thomas) Verschueren of...
Mildred May Wallish
Sep 26, 2011
The lessons Mildred Wallish leaves behind are numerous - lessons such as being content in all things, generously giving to others, and appreciating each moment, but her greatest legacy was in the love she freely and unconditionally gave to all those within her reach. Known for her gentle spirit, Millies heart beat to nurture and care for others including...
Melvin Jensen
Sep 24, 2011
Mr. Melvin "Mel" H. Jensen, age 92, loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at home with his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 16, 1919 to Hans & Hansena Jensen in Edmore, MI. He moved to Muskegon at the age of five, speaking only Danish. Mel...
Beverly Lynch
Sep 23, 2011
Mrs. Beverly E. Lynch, age 84, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 13, 1927 to Charles & Clara (Morse) Stark. Mrs. Lynch had been a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital and a teacher for the Muskegon Public Schools until retiring. She was a member of Berean Church and was active in...
Delores "De" Burkall
Sep 23, 2011
Mrs. Delores 'De' Burkall, age 84, died Friday, September 23, 2011. She was born in Muskegon on November 4, 1926 to John & Janet (Stafford) Balkema and married Arthur Burkall. Mrs. Burkall had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at Muskegon Public Schools for 40 years and was a charter member of Westwood Reformed Church. She was an avid...