Leila V. "Jean" Sikkenga
Apr 5, 2011
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...
John R. "Jack" Yost Jr.
Apr 2, 2011
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...
Catherine Collins
Mar 31, 2011
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;...
Nellie L. Scholtens
Mar 30, 2011
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...
Ilse Marie Anna Kislov
Mar 30, 2011
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...
Ruth Dunham
Mar 25, 2011
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...
Stella Antolec
Mar 25, 2011
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...
Raymond Skoglund
Mar 25, 2011
Mr. Raymond D. Skoglund Sr., age 77, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 19, 1933 to Arthur & Elsie (Petersen) Skoglund and served his country during the Korean Conflict for the US Army. He married the former Mary Jo Apple on May 27, 1955. Mr. Skoglund had been a Service Engineer...
Rosemary Walley
Mar 23, 2011
Mrs. Rosemary. Walley, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was born in Racine, WI on March 7, 1922 to Steven & Mary (Moko) Barchak and served in the US Navy WAVES during WWII. She married Robert G. Walley on October 17, 1953. Mrs. Walley had been employed at Sealed Power and later as a secretary at...
C. William Wikman
Mar 23, 2011
Carl William Wikman was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather, and a cherished member of his church and community. He was gifted, committed and enthusiastic, using his time and talents for the good of others. Whether he was enjoying his family, playing music or cheering at a football game, his vigor for life was evident to all and...
Hugh Kennedy
Mar 22, 2011
Hugh J. Kennedy, Jr. was a passionate man, a man of character, of love and of faith. He lived his life deliberately, with a sense of purpose so much greater than most people. He had accumulated knowledge, compassion and wisdom from his life experiences, gleaning from both the positive and the challenging events that life brought him. Above all,...
Leonard Salsbury
Mar 22, 2011
Leonard William Salsbury lived a life full of ups and downs. Through it all he learned about love, about family, about war, and about business. Leonard enjoyed good times thats for sure, and when things were tough he always found a way to move through them and keep going. He knew success and he knew failure. The year 1928...
Donald O.Goins, Sr.
Mar 22, 2011
First and foremost, Donald O. Goins, Sr. was a family man: he loved his three children equally and unconditionally, and many of his happiest memories in life involved the sixty-eight years he spent with his beloved wife, Elizabeth. He cared deeply for his family and showed it by providing faithfully for them and sharing much love and laughter. Don...
Trena Wiersema Kratovil
Mar 19, 2011
Mrs. Trena Wiersema Kratovil, age 90, died Saturday, March 19, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 12, 1920 to Nonnie & Hilda (Medema) Wiersema & married Steven Kratovil on September 6, 1947. Mrs. Kratovil was a homemaker and enjoyed garage sales, sewing, gardening, cake decorating, knitting and crochet. SURVIVORS 1 son, Thomas Kratovil of Muskegon; 3...
Gerald Stidham
Mar 19, 2011
Mr. Gerald D. Stidham, age 84, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 7, 1926 to Hugh & Eathel (Wilson) Stidham and served his country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married the former Margaret Micka in 1946. After their divorce, he married Marguerite (Melcher) VanderWall in...
Mary Ashley
Mar 19, 2011
It was clear by the way Mary Ashley lived her life that there were only two things that really mattered faith and family. With the love of her life by her side for many years, Mary tenderly nurtured the children who were her greatest source of pride and joy. Known for her generosity, she was always looking out for...
Cheryl Russell
Mar 17, 2011
RUSSELL, MS. CHERYL MARIE North Muskegon Ms. Cheryl M. Russell, age 35, went home to her Lord in Heaven on Thursday, March 17, 2011 unexpectedly. She will be greatly missed by her whole family. Our hearts will never be the same. SURVIVORS Parents, Roger & Patricia Russell; siblings, Tricia (Dave) Russell, Jamie (Jeff) Russell; grandmother, Eileen Sleaford; many aunts...
Randy Robertson
Mar 16, 2011
ROBERTSON, MR. RANDY SCOTT Fruitport Mr. Randy S. Robertson, age 31, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. He was born in Grand Haven on January 4, 1980 to Kirby & Rochell (Alexander) Robertson and married the former Kathleen Currier. Mr. Robertson had been employed as a Cook at Buffalo Wild Wings for 5 years and enjoyed cooking, singing, long walks,...
Willam Wallish
Mar 15, 2011
Although his life was filled with many things he enjoyed, nothing was closer to the heart of William Wallish than his family. He was a dedicated family man who not only worked hard for his family, but played hard right alongside his children. Bill loved being at home more than anywhere else in the world, and his basement filled...
Daniel Roelofs
Mar 15, 2011
Mr. Daniel P. Roelofs, age 57, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI, on September 19, 1953 to Raymond & Gertrude (Spoelhof) Roelofs. Mr. Roelofs had been employed as a machinist at for many years, most recently at JFK Machine. He was a volunteer on the USS LST who had a great love for the...
