Isabelle Nelson
Jun 1, 2011
Isabelle "Belle" Marie Nelson was a strong woman with a strong faith. She was a dedicated mother, wife, and friend, seeing that her loved ones never went without. To those who had the blessing of knowing her, Belle was a warm and kind hearted woman in every way. Belle's story began in October of 1913, as the leaves began...
Wilma Gerst
May 31, 2011
Mrs. Wilma. Gerst, age 90, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. She was born in St. Francisville, IL on April 12, 1921 to Frank & Echo (Redabaugh) McAdow and married Merrill B. Gerst on May 8, 1942. Mrs. Gerst had been employed as a Cook at Reeths-Puffer Schools for 12 years until retiring in 1988. Wilma had belonged to...
Rita Forester
May 31, 2011
Mrs. Rita C. Forester, age 76, died peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2011. She was born in White Cloud, MI on August 10, 1934 to Robert & Catherine (Gallager) Gould and married William Louis Forester on June 3, 1956. Mrs. Forester had been a homemaker. She was an expert at creativity and cleverness in home economics and took pride in...
John Slager
May 30, 2011
Mr. John J. Slager, age 94, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 28, 1916 to Peter & Mabel (Caswell) Slager and served his country in the US Army during WWII. John married the former Linnea Jackson on April 12, 1946. Mr. Slager had been in Sales for Muskegon Hardware & Supply...
Adeline Thompson
May 29, 2011
Although her life was filled with many beautiful things, there was nothing more near and dear to the heart of Adeline Thompson than the family she shared with the love of her life. She was a devoted mother who was thrilled to become a grandmother, and she never hesitated to dote over each and every one of her five...
Vincent Furnari Sr.
May 29, 2011
Mr. Vincent P. Furnari, age 85, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, May 29, 2011. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 25, 1925 to Leonard & Mary (Furnari) Furnari and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He married the former Joan Courtmanche. Mr. Furnari had been employed as a Tailor and was...
Joanne Aurich
May 28, 2011
Mrs. JoAnne Aurich, age 80, died Saturday, May 28, 2011. She was born in Ionia, MI on April 25, 1931 to Fred & Irma (Rollenhagen) Whalen and resided most of her life in Muskegon. She married Donald Aurich on December 3, 1949. Together they raised 3 children and owned Giles Jiff-ette Market from 1970-1977. She enjoyed fishing, art &...
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...
