Marjorie Kibbey
Mar 3, 2011
Mrs. Marjorie A. Kibbey, age 80, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 13, 1931, to Albert & Harriet (Weed) Culver and married Bryan Stanley Kibbey on December 26, 1950. Mrs. Kibbey had been employed as a seamstress at Marga's. She was a long-time member of Orchard View Congregational Church. Marjorie...
Joyce Whitlow
Mar 2, 2011
Joyce Whitlow was a caring, joyful woman who was skilled in showing love to those around her. From welcoming friends into her home to cheering her grandchildren on at their events and activities, Joyce had a knack for making those closest to her feel special and loved, and was a warm, kind woman. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and...
Mark Henry Shields
Mar 2, 2011
When reflecting on the life of Mark Shields, it is clear to see that his days were laden with thoughtful gestures of love for those he treasured out of his endless heart. He was vibrant, full of life, and fun-loving, too, and he made sure those around him had just as much fun as he did. Marks bonfires were...
Alice Lawie
Feb 28, 2011
Mrs. Alice M. Lawie, age 95, died Monday, February 28, 2011. She was born in Kalkaska, MI on March 23, 1916 to Clayton & Cora (Elwell) King and married George Lawie on August 28, 1943. Mrs. Lawie had been employed as a Claims Representative at the Social Security Administration for 20 years until retiring in 1977. She was a...
Max Branstrom
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. Max Branstrom, age 94, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 27, 1916 to Arthur & Alida (Young) Branstrom and served as a bomber pilot in the US Navy during WWII. Max married the former Ellen Jean Gelderloos on September 18, 1943 and had been the owner of Lucky Auto Trim...
George Bartlett
Feb 27, 2011
George W. Bartlett, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 8, 1920 to Dr. Frank Herbert and Lucy Weeks Bartlett. The Bartletts moved to Muskegon when George was a young child. George had been a resident in the Muskegon area following that move and was a part-time resident...
Loretta Marie Hoyle Parrish
Feb 25, 2011
Marie Parrish, age 88, passed away Friday evening on February 25, 2011. She was born in Mulberry Grove, Illinois on November 18, 1922 to Charles and Lola Hoyle. After she took an early retirement from Shaw-Walker, she started her own cleaning business. She was also a Mary Kay Consultant for 17 years. She was an active member of Calvary...
Mary Lou Elder
Feb 25, 2011
Mrs. Mary Elder, age 65, died Friday, February 25, 2011. She was born in Cheboygan, MI on February 26, 1945 to Lester & Madeline Clear. She grew up in Levering, MI and graduated from Pellston Public Schools. She was a homemaker for 25 years and then went to work for Fruitport Public Schools until retiring. Mary was a wonderful...
Joseph Strait
Feb 23, 2011
Mr. Joseph F. Strait, age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on December 4, 1941 to Joe & Irene (Sellers) Strait and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Karen Aldred on February 26, 1966. Mr. Strait had been a truck driver for Air Master Systems until...
Emily Goloversic Lafave
Feb 22, 2011
Emily Mary Goloversic LaFave was a warm, loving woman who knew the joy of a wonderful family. With great devotion to her children and an appreciation for hard work, Emily loved gardening, and planted beauty wherever she went in the world. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Emily brought true joy into the world, and touched many lives...
John Dufresne
Feb 21, 2011
John Dufrense was a determined, generous man who took great joy in the world around him. With a talent for cooking and a love for fishing and hunting, John was generous with his time, and had a heart of gold. A devoted companion, brother and friend, John brought great joy to those around him with his kindness and willingness...
Mary Sprague
Feb 21, 2011
Mrs. Mary J. Sprague, age 66, died Monday, February 21, 2011. She was born in Fruitport, MI on December 17, 1944 to Lyle & Christine (Kitchka) Server and married Jimmie Lee Sprague on December 16, 1967. Mrs. Sprague had been a loving homemaker. She was a member of Wolf Lake United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting...
Dale Smith
Feb 20, 2011
Mr. Dale E. Smith, age 86, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Muskegon after struggling with COPD for several years. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 31, 1925 to Ernest & Jenny (Pontious) Smith who shortly after his birth, moved to Muskegon. He graduated from Muskegon Senior High School in...
Daniel Rapoport
Feb 19, 2011
Mr. Daniel Rapoport, age 94, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 7, 1916 to Isaac & Anna (Paisel) Rapoport and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He married Shirley Goodman and after her passing in 1990, he met and married Anne English. Mr. Rapoport was captain of the...
Dorothy Jennings
Feb 19, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Jennings, age 95, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. She was born in Chicago, Il on March 15, 1915 to William & Ruth (Esterquist) Beerthuis and married Isaac Martin Jennings on July 8, 1939 in Muskegon. Prior to retirement Dorothy had worked as an Inspector at Grand Haven Brass for over 25 years. She was a...
Ella "Ree" Gleason
Feb 17, 2011
Mrs. Ella "Ree" Gleason, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was born in Wendell, NC on September 29, 1926 to Addie & Ethel (Harris) Brown and married Robert Gleason on January 26, 1945. Mrs. Gleason loved her family, missed her husband greatly and never stopped thinking of her friends. She loved to get all dressed up...
Dawn Marie Bouwman
Feb 17, 2011
Many people go through life simply being alive, without ever experiencing its fullness and joy. Dawn Marie Bouwman was a woman full of life, who put her heart and soul into everything she did. Through work and play, hardship and illness, Dawn never lost sight of the things that truly mattered. Dawn will be remembered for her greatest gift:...
David J. Parsh
Feb 15, 2011
For David Parsh, finding happiness in life was no difficult task; he found it every day in the moments spent with his wife, the smiles of his grandchildren, and the beauty of the world around him. An honest, generous man, David valued hard work, and was proud to provide for his family. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend,...
Russell Hendrick
Feb 15, 2011
Mr. Russell A. Hendrick, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 23, 1928 to William & Leone (Dingman) Hendrick and served his country in the US Army during WWII and active in Indian Affairs. Russell married the former Laurel McPherson on June 10, 1951. Mr. Hendrick had been an Administrator...
Hazel A. Mcclung
Feb 15, 2011
For Hazel McClung, there was no place she'd rather be than surrounded by her loving family who brought her the greatest joy. Through her unconditional love and caring heart, Hazel was often strict and just as tenderhearted. Every bit the lady, she taught her family what was proper, just and right through example. A remarkable woman in the lives...