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...
Nadine Glassman
Apr 22, 2011
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,...
Wallace Maynard
Apr 20, 2011
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...
Bill Hodge
Apr 17, 2011
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...
Kay M. Debard
Apr 17, 2011
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...
Edward Clark
Apr 16, 2011
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...
Carmen Bourdon-Savidge
Apr 16, 2011
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...
Mable "Lois" Sturgeon
Apr 15, 2011
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....
