Shirley Rowe-Grim
May 25, 2011
A kind and compassionate woman, Shirley Rowe-Grim made a significant impact in the lives of those within her reach. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who found her greatest joy when her family was near. One could always count on Shirley whether in ways great or small as helping out someone in need was something that came...
Paula Slocum
May 21, 2011
Although the days of Paula Slocum numbered far too few, the impact she made on the lives of those around her was far more significant than most can even dream of making. She was kind and generous with her time and resources with energy that never seemed to run dry. Paula was completely devoted to both her husband and...
Charles Engquist
May 21, 2011
Through the life of Charles Engquist, we learn that each day is a gift and that it is through loving others that we are richly blessed. In everything he did Charlie carried himself with honor, integrity, and strength that seemed to never run dry. It was easy to see that there was nothing of greater value to him than...
Roseleen Gable
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Roseleen E. Gable, age 83, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 17, 1927 to Kristian & Borghild (Bredesen) Andresen and married Russell Gable on September 14, 1946. Mrs. Gable retired as a bookkeeper from Coles Bakery. She was a member of Olivet Reformed Church. SURVIVORS Husband, Russell; children, Richard (Sandy) Gable...
Richard E. Gabrielson
May 13, 2011
Richard Gabrielson was a simply amazing man, a man of character, of love and of faith. He lived his life deliberately, with a sense of purpose and full of adventure. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who worked hard to care for his loved ones and would sacrifice whatever was necessary to make sure they had what...
Bernard Hosko
May 12, 2011
Mr. Bernard E. "Bernie" Hosko, age 79, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at home. He was born in Muskegon Hts., MI on January 12, 1932 to George & Victoria (Goresch) Hosko and served his country in the US Army. Bernie married the former Dawn Neibarger on June 20, 1953. Mr. Hosko had been employed at S.D.Warren for years...
Audrey Amburgey
May 12, 2011
Mrs. Audrey "MeMe" H. Amburgey, age 66, died Thursday, May 12, 2011. She was born in Muskegon on July 25, 1944 to Noble & Gladys (Burak) Stuberg and married David Amburgey. Mrs. Amburgey had been self employed as a Beautician and enjoyed home decorating, flower gardening, bargain shopping with sister Rose, talking with sister Phyllis about their grandchildren, cooking,...
Catherine "Kit" Rice
May 10, 2011
Mrs. Catherine 'Kit' Oliver Rice, age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011. She was born in Morenci, MI on May 4, 1927 to Samuel & Edith (MacBain) Oliver and married Jack Winston Rice on November 23, 1961. Mrs. Rice had been employed as a Teacher at Muskegon Public Schools for 33 years until retiring in 1982. She was...
Frank J. Gwozdz
May 8, 2011
With a life that spanned nearly a century, Frank Gwozdz held many things near and dear to his heart, but nothing was more precious than his faith and his family. It was his faith that was his longtime companion and with devotion that was unmatched, Frank selflessly provided for those in his care. In a world where words are...
Richard Nichols
May 2, 2011
Mr. Richard L. Nichols, age 65, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 1, 1945 to Frank & Genevieve (Chalquist) Nichols and married the former Johanne Rasey on December 7, 1999. Mr. Nichols had been employed as a crane operator at CWC Textron for over 20 years. He attended Hope Reformed Church...
Sophia Ouwerkerk Hartman
May 2, 2011
Mrs. Sophia Ouwerkerk Hartman, age 91, died May 2, 2011. She was born in Muskegon on December 1, 1919 to Nicholas and W. Maria (Pfeifer) Ouwerkerk, and married Philip F. Hartman, also a Muskegon native, on April 18, 1943. Mrs. Hartman was a member of the First Congregational Church. She was a lifelong resident of Norton Shores and Muskegon,...
James Gould
May 1, 2011
Mr. James E. Gould, age 74, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011. He was born in Alpena, MI on April 26, 1937 to Floyd & Lyla (Cramer) Gould and married the former Sally Bennett on April 22, 1958. Mr. Gould won the silver & gold gloves title of the U.P. as a teen and became commercial fisherman for several...
Dorothy Baird
Apr 30, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy R. Baird, age 66, died Saturday, April 30, 2011. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on December 27, 1944 to Charles & Dorothy (Nietring) Blackmer and married Alan Baird on June 12, 1965. Mrs. Baird had been a homemaker whose family meant the world to her. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Husband, Alan; daughters, Kimberly...
Roy Wheeler
Apr 30, 2011
Mr. Roy P. Wheeler, age 90, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. He was born in Mears, MI on September 2, 1920 to Edwin & Eunice (Holcomb) Wheeler and married the former Marie Rossell on October 9, 1940. Mr. Wheeler had been employed as a manager at Zephyr Gas Station for 25 years until retiring. He was a longtime...
Phyllis Mccaleb
Apr 29, 2011
Mrs. Phyllis Louise McCaleb, age 86, went to be with her Lord Friday, April 29, 2011.She was born in Toledo, OH on July 12, 1924 to Leo & Etta (Cook) Morrison. Mrs. McCaleb had been employed as a telephone operator at Michigan Bell. She had a strong faith in her Lord & was a devoted mother & grandmother. Phyllis...
Robert G. Peterman
Apr 28, 2011
As we reflect back over the life of Robert Peterman, words such as patient, kind, and fun-loving rise to the surface. He was a hardworking man who was rarely one to be still and in so doing, made the most of each and every moment he was given. It was easy to see Roberts dedication to his family and...
Charleen Mckee
Apr 28, 2011
Mrs. Charleen D. McKee, age 74, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011. She was born in Belleville, IL on February 19, 1937 to Charles & Flossie (Pariot) Draper and married John McKee on June 17, 1989. Mrs. McKee had been a waitress at Harvey House Hotel. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, knitting and crocheting. But foremost was always her...
Clara Fielstra
Apr 27, 2011
Mrs. Clara. Fielstra, age 94, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. She was born in North Muskegon, MI on March 19, 1917 to Louis & Minnie (Olthof) Zudiema and married Henry Fielstra in 1951. Mrs. Fielstra had been the co-owner of Zephyr Dry Cleaners in Fruitport years until retiring. She was a member of Word of Hope Church, Portside...
Dorothy Sheets
Apr 26, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy (Howell) Sheets, age 95, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011. She was born in Mendham, NJ on July 3, 1915 to William & Elisabeth (Baraniecki) Howell and married Robert E. Sheets on June 23, 1951. Until her retirement in 1978, Mrs. Sheets had taught at Muskegon Community College for 15 years. Prior to that, she was Minister of...
Frank Mastenbrook
Apr 25, 2011
Mr. Frank W. Mastenbrook, age 87, died Monday, April 25, 2011. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on May 28, 1923 to Paul & Gertrude (Van Oordt) Mastenbrook and married the former Elinore Wuennecke on January 31, 1946. Mr. Mastenbrook was a self employed builder for over 40 years until retiring. He was a former member of the...