Nadine Glassman's life path took her through many challenges and many triumphs. She was a devoted wife and mother, a good friend to many, and a joyful woman all around. She was vibrant in character and found her greatest delight in her children. Born on December 18, 1927 in Eldridge, Missouri to Elvis Anthony and Nellie Lee (Berry) Wilson,...
Mr. Wallace F. Maynard, age 86, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born in Muskegon on September 22, 1924 to Frederick & Ida (King) Maynard and married the former Shirley Murray on March 6, 1944. Mr. Maynard had been employed as a Engineering draftsman at Teledyne Continental Motors for 33 years until retiring. He had served his country...
With the love of family by his side, Bill Hodge overcame much in the last eight years of his life. Although many would have given in to the disappointment of disease, Bill used it as a catalyst for pushing forward all the more. The kind of man who enjoyed living, he lived it well, and to the best of...
With what would seem to be such a long road to travel, the journey of Kay DeBard was tragically cut short. She was a vibrant and fun-loving woman whose greatest delight was found in her son. Life was not without trials for Kay, but she made the best of whatever life brought her and in doing so, exhibited a...
Mr. Edward F.Clark, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2011, surrounded by his family and many friends. Mr. Clark was born in Detroit on September 15, 1917, to Neil & Marie (DeWispelere) Clark. He married the love of his life, Doris Oader on October 24, 1940. Mr. Clark was a decorated United States Army Air Corp...
The heart of a woman is often found in her love of family, and for Carmen Bourdon-Savidge, family meant everything. She was also a woman of faith who lived by example, and in all she said and did, Carmen had a way of placing her extra special touch on everything. Always there with encouragement, hugs and a smile, she...
Mrs. Mable D. "Lois" Sturgeon, age 96, died Friday, April 15, 2011. She was born in Mt. Ash, Kentucky on September 30, 1914 to Jay & Amanda (Mowl) Griswold and married Louie Sturgeon on December 25, 1934. Mrs. Sturgeon had retired from Meijers to become a homemaker. She was a member of VFW Lt Wilbur Leroy Boyer Post 3195....
Mrs. Kathryn Eighmy Cain, age 91, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011. She was born in Madison, WI on August 1, 1919 to Robert Moulton & Ella Amanda (Lee) Eighmy and was raised in McFarland, WI on her family farm. She graduated from East High School in Madison, WI in 1937. Kathryn received her BA in Institutional Management from...
Mrs. Candace M. Barkel, age 50, died Monday, April 11, 2011. She was born in Muskegon on March 8, 1961 to Francis & Ida (Zahrt) Spytma and married Richard Barkel. Mrs. Barkel had been employed as an Art Director at MasterTag. She was a loving soccer Mom and enjoyed vacations, but foremost was always her family. SURVIVORS Husband, Richard;...
Mrs. Frances V. Bennett, age 87, died Saturday, April 9, 2011. She was born in Bradford, PA on January 11, 1924 to Joseph & Josephine (Ziombowski) Hassek and married Howard Nelson Bennett on September 4, 1948. Mrs. Bennett had been a RN in Bradford, PA, Albany, NY and Hackley Hospital in Muskegon and was a private duty nurse with...
Simply stated, Russell W. Vander Wier, Sr. had passion for life. His generosity, compassion and kind heart were unmatched as his genuine love for people was clearly seen in his daily walk. It was a joy to be in his company where his ever present smile shone bright. Russ made a difference in the lives of many, and life...
Mr. Arthur A. Newhoff, age 89, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Florida. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 4, 1921 to Arthur & Amanda (Benson) Newhoff and married the former Alyce Bjornstrom on August 9, 1958. Mr. Newhoff had been employed as a clerk at the Muskegon Post Office for over 30 years and then in...
Mrs. Leila V. "Jean" Sikkenga, age 93, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Grand Pines Assisted Living in Grand Haven, MI. She was born in Aurora, IL on February 9, 1918 to Van Ness & Grace (Carr) Arnold and married Arthur F. Sikkenga on September 27, 1947. In her younger years, Mrs. Sikkenga served as a secretary at...
Mr. John R. 'Jack' Yost, age 87, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on July 10, 1923 to John R. & Helen (Bader) Yost and married the former Dorcas Farrington. Mr. Yost had been the former owner & founder of Muskegon Chemical Co. until retiring. He was a longtime active member of First...
Mrs. Catherine Collins, age 87, died Thursday, March 31, 2011. She was born in Lansing, MI on May 19, 1923 to Paul & Grace (Henrich) Kremer and married Richard Collins on October 21, 1949. Mrs. Collins had been a homemaker. SURVIVORS 2 daughters, Jane (Ross) Hill of Lansing, Elizabeth (William) Morehouse of Perry, MI; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren;...
Ever faithful, Nellie Scholtens was a loving example of God's abiding love through her gentle nature and kind heart. In all she did, she was a hard and dedicated worker but an equally fun loving woman who enjoyed the outdoors. Always to be remembered with love, she will be sadly missed. Looking back over the last 90 years, it...
To all who had the blessing of knowing her, Ilse Marie Anna Kislov was a kind and genuine woman whose faith in God knew no bounds. Her dedication as a loving mother, a loyal confidant and an accomplished musician has left a mark on both friends and family, who will remember her always for her strength and sensitivity. Delivered...
Although life was not without great hardship for Ruth Dunham, she carried herself with a quiet strength that is to be admired. In fact, the overall melody of her life was that of being a survivor whether it was accepting the loss of loved ones, overcoming the fight against breast cancer, or dealing with her declining health during the...
Mrs. Stella (Pociask) Antolec, the last of the Pociask clan, born on December 18, 1918 departed this world Friday, March 25, 2011 to be with her Maker and husband Frank J. Antolec Sr. who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spring Lake, member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 and...