Dolores Hopka
Sep 4, 2011
Mrs. Dolores G. Hopka, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 12, 1924 to Walter & Alexandra Kulesza and married Robert Hopka on July 7, 1965. Mrs. Hopka had been employed in many various capacities for the Muskegon County Court System for years until retiring. Dolores was a long time...
Margaret Russell
Aug 31, 2011
Mrs. Margaret. Russell, age 86, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011. She was born in Crockery Township, MI on September 19, 1924 to Lambert & Elizabeth (Rose) VanderZwaag and married Roger Russell on August 15, 1947. Mrs. Russell had been employed as a Laborer at Atco Rubber Corporation for 15 years until retiring. She was a member of First Christian...
George William Cannon Jr.
Aug 29, 2011
All who knew George Cannon, Jr. would agree that he made the world around him a better place through his kind heart, his generous spirit, and his selfless ways. Thinking of others ahead of himself was something that came naturally for George due in a large part to the example his father provided through the choices he made. George...
Charles "Chuck" Emens
Aug 29, 2011
Charles "Chuck" Emens, age 85, died Monday, August 29, 2011. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on August 28, 1926 to Roy & Eleanor Emens and served his country in the US Navy Reserve during WWII. He married the former Marilyn K. Voss on June 28, 1955 and was employed as a Salesman at Ideal Products until retiring....
Charles Jensen
Aug 28, 2011
Charles L. Jensen was one of those unique people that make life more interesting just by being alive. He was an intelligent, witty and compassionate man, who lived a life full of adventures, hard work and love for his family. Charlie had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend...
Jennifer Guardiola-Flores
Aug 28, 2011
When describing the life of Jennifer Guardiola-Flores, an ordinary palette would not suffice, for she was a colorful woman who brought a kaliedescope of love, memorable times and smiles to those around her. Her love will never be lost when warm memories are kept close. Gone too soon and never to be forgotten, Jennifer will be lovingly missed. By...
Gerald Parker Jr.
Aug 25, 2011
Mr. Gerald R. "Jay" Parker Jr., age 46, died Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was born on April 7, 1965 to Gerald R. Parker Sr & Ellinor G. (Ritz) Wright and graduated from Mona Shore High School. He was a very friendly and giving man who loved his children, the outdoors and building models. He will be greatly missed....
Alice Gifford
Aug 24, 2011
Mrs. Alice E. Gifford, age 81, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011. She was born in Fennville, MI on October 1, 1929 to Nathan & Mattie (Hoffman) Morey. Mrs. Gifford had been employed as a bookkeeper at Peerless Plating for several years until retiring. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the VFW, and Fruitport Eagles, where she...
John S. Maskell
Aug 24, 2011
There are few of which it can be said that the world is a much better place simply because this special person was here, but John Maskell was one such man. His love for and devotion to his family was unmatched, and the impact he made in the lives of the generations who follow him is truly timeless. With...
Bruce Gray
Aug 24, 2011
A perfect day for Bruce Gray included a few hours fishing at one of his favorite spots where he'd make a few good catches. After calling it a day, he'd head back to the campsite to enjoy a good meal in the wide open spaces, and then enjoy kicking back and relaxing around a warm campfire with those that...
Lila Bird
Aug 21, 2011
Surrounded by her beloved family, Mrs. Lila "Sassy" Bird, age 62, loving mother, "Nina", and sister went to be with her loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Lila enjoyed spending time with her family & friends, including all her Facebook friends. She was a member of New Heart Community Church of Muskegon and enjoyed reading, trips...
Shilah Koster
Aug 18, 2011
Mrs. Shilah K. Koster, age 69, passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2011. She was born in Ionia, MI on January 3, 1942 to Stanley & Norma (Dubey) Frisbie. She graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1960 and married Robert Koster December 13, 1968. They moved to the Upper Peninsula in 1977. Shilah was employed by various companies including...
Nellmae Kline
Aug 17, 2011
Mrs. Nellmae Kline, age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 10, 1926 to Garrett & Jeanette (Holwerda) Tjapkes and married Donald Kline on March 11, 1949. Mrs. Kline had been employed as a bus driver for Fruitport Public Schools for 20 years until retiring in 1993. She was a member...
Mary Gert Kruse
Aug 15, 2011
Mary Gertrude Kruse peacefully passed into Heaven on Monday, August 15, 2011. Mary Gert, as she was affectionately known by her friends, was born in Muskegon on June 30, 1919, to Jeannett and Ferdinand Lange. She was a graduate of Muskegon High School, Muskegon Community College and Western Michigan University, where she received her degree in Elementary Education. Following...
Arthur Wilson
Aug 15, 2011
Mr. Arthur J. Wilson, age 86, died Monday, August 15, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, on July 4, 1925 to Elvis & Nellie (Berry) Wilson and married the former Dorothy Barsema on December 3, 1943. Mr. Wilson had been employed as a Millwright at Teledyne Continental Motors for over 40 years until retiring. He was a member of...
Marilyn Ballantyne
Aug 14, 2011
Marilyn A. Ballantyne believed that it was everyones responsibility to make the world a better place, and she did her best to do exactly that. She put her beliefs into practice as a devoted mother and grandmother, tireless volunteer, and loyal employee. She faced her own challenges in life with determination and optimism, refusing to give in to self-pity,...
Darlene J. Major
Aug 13, 2011
Through the life of Darlene Major we learn that each day is a gift to be cherished and that it is only ourselves who can choose whether to bring blessings or strife to those around us. Darlene certainly filled the world with beauty through her grace, kindness, and spirit of generosity and in so doing, impacted the lives of...
Susan K. Hammond
Aug 12, 2011
In many ways, Susan Hammond defined the meaning of devoted wife, dedicated mother, doting grandmother and forever friend. The foundation of her family, Susan had enough love in her heart for everyone, and then some. A blessing beyond compare, her generous spirit, giving nature and warmhearted ways was an inspiration and gift to those who loved and knew her....
James O. Ahlstedt
Aug 12, 2011
James O. Ahlstedt, Sr. was the kindest, most caring man who tried each day to share his happiness with his loved ones. His warm smile and wonderful sense of humor made everyone feel at ease, and those close to Jim knew how much they meant to him, if not by his words, then by his actions of love and...
