Edward Dratz
Aug 25, 2012
Responsible and principled, Edward Dratz was a man who could be counted on to do the right thing. He lived his life according to the Lords teachings, and dedicated himself to taking care of his large family. Far from being motivated by a mere sense of duty, however, Edward found great joy in his faith and his family. Blessed...
Florence Sherman
Aug 25, 2012
With a life that spanned nearly a century, Florence Sherman made a significant impact on the hearts and lives of those around her in such a special way. She was a gentle and mild-mannered woman who was content in whatever life brought her way. Florence was a nurturer by nature who selflessly cared for her husband and children. Although...
Loraine L. Zimonick
Aug 22, 2012
Mrs. Loraine L. Zimonick, age 84, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012. She was born in Robinson Township, MI on March 1, 1928 to John & Martha (Michalik) Gajewski. Mrs. Zimonick had been employed as a machinist at Electrical Assemblies for years until retiring. She was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and was very strong in her Catholic...
Howard Deneau
Aug 21, 2012
Mr. Howard E. Deneau, age 86, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012. He was born in Engadine, MI on January 26, 1926 to Howard & Kathleen (Scoon) Deneau and served his country in the US Army. Howard married the former Victoria Perkoski on January 24, 1959 and she preceded him in death in 1996. Mr. Deneau had been employed as...
Nancy Wampler
Aug 19, 2012
Mrs. Nancy Wampler, 81, of Grand Blanc, died Aug. 19, 2012. Nancy was born Sept. 19, 1930, in Muskegon, daughter of Hilmer and Olga Anderson. She married David Wampler in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1989. She was a 1953 University of Michigan graduate in the dept. of education. In the 1960s, Nancy and David moved...
Alfred Michelsen
Aug 18, 2012
Mr. Alfred E. "Fred" Michelsen, age 59, died Saturday, August 18, 2012. He was born in Munich, Germany on July 21, 1953 to Norman & Anne (Aase) Michelsen and served his country in the US Army. Fred married Rita (Carlson) Michelsen on October 10, 1975. He had been employed in maintenance for Reeths Puffer Public Schools for 28 years...
Christopher Johnson
Aug 18, 2012
Christopher Mason Johnson was born on March 14, 1948, the first of five children of Frank and Flora Johnson. Chris arrived in a post WWII world at the onset of the cultural changes of the 1950s. He grew up in a loving family whose activities encompassed music, literature, building things, the out-of-doors, and most of all, laughter. The woods,...
Sherwood J. Basch
Aug 16, 2012
The timeless legacy Sherwood Basch leaves behind reminds us that happiness is not found in the pursuit of wealth or fame, but that true joy is found in the relationships we share with those around us. He was a devoted family man and loyal friend who was content in all things, greeting both the peaks and valleys in his...
Charles "Bill" Maddix Jr.
Aug 15, 2012
Mr. Charles William "Bill" Maddix, age 75, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 28, 1937 to Charles & Wilma (Hathaway) Maddix and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1955. He married the former Winnifred Haas on March 20, 1991. Mr. Maddix had been a maintenance supervisor in the Muskegon Public Schools for...
John Cooper
Aug 12, 2012
With a life that spanned nearly a century, John Harold Cooper made the most of the days he was given while creating a brilliant mosaic of memories that have become a lasting gift for his friends and loved ones to cherish. He was a hard working man of great character who had many interests that greatly enriched his life...
Brenda Beck
Aug 11, 2012
When reflecting on the life of Brenda Beck, words such as witty, gracious, fun-loving, and good natured come to mind. She was a devoted family woman whose greatest role was wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Life was not always easy for Brenda, but she was filled with a quiet strength that is to be admired. She was selfless in...
Edward Meyers Jr.
Aug 11, 2012
When Ed Meyers gave his word, it was etched in a foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. A kind and gentle man, he didn't beat around the bush about what he expected from others, and never expected more than what he was also capable of doing. He was talented, knowledgeable and used his skills to the best of his...
Gertrude Stevens
Aug 10, 2012
Mrs. Gertrude Stevens, age 73, went to be with her Lord Friday, August 10, 2012. She was born in Polkton Township on June 7, 1939 to Ladisluv & Gertrude (Ward) Ollmann and married Jonathan Stevens, Sr. on October 21, 1961. Mrs. Stevens had been a homemaker. 2 Tim 4: 7-8, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished...
Suzanne Decuypere
Aug 6, 2012
Suzanne Sue Blanche (Kellay) DeCuypere of Vicksburg, age 54, died on Monday, August 6, 2012 of breast cancer. She was born October 28, 1957 in Timmins, Ontario Canada to Cash and Ellen Kellay. Sue graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1975. She attended some college while securing work at the former UpJohn Company / Pharmacia now Pfizer, for twentyfour...
Helen Smith
Aug 6, 2012
Helen Dorothy Fisher Smith, age 89, went to be with her Lord on August 6, 2012 in Richmond, VA. She was born November 1, 1922 in Muskegon and married Eugene C. Smith on August 6, 1943. Helen retired as a secretary from the Muskegon Heights District Court. She enjoyed bowling for 25 years with Michigan Cubs and was a...
Donald Ogden
Aug 4, 2012
Mr. Donald L. Ogden, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on May 5, 1932 to Donald & Elva (Kanouse) Ogden and married the former Roselyn McKinzie on May 5, 1951. Mr. Ogden had been employed as a woodworker at Story & Clark and Hayworth until retiring. He was a former...
Michael L. Bevins
Aug 3, 2012
Mischievous, energetic, and always late, Michael was the very picture of someone too much in love with life to ever slow down. Whether it was excelling in his professional life, pursuing one of his many hobbies, or spending time with his beloved family, Michael lived life to the fullest. This passion and determination continued to the very last days...
Mary Barnes
Aug 2, 2012
Mary Katherine (Pierce) Barnes age 71 passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Harbor Hospice Poppen House in Muskegon, Michigan. Born December 22, 1940, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and relocated to the Muskegon area with her parents who owned Pierce's Blueberries on Green Creek Road, North Muskegon, for many years. Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Luetta Drakos,...
Ziva English
Aug 2, 2012
Ziva Ann English, age 1 day, died after taking her first few breaths on Thursday, August 2, 2012. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to James English & Jennifer Russell. SURVIVORS Parents, James English & Jennifer Russell; siblings, James English Jr., Bud English, Angel Lamadeline, Michael English, Brian English, Josh English, Anna English, Jesse English, Chad English, Bradly...
