Edith "Cindy" Behm
Feb 9, 2011
Mrs. Edith L. "Cindy" Behm, age 77, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Cindy and Melvin moved to West Olive from Cascade MI., in 1968 to renovate and reopen Behm's Grocery which had been originally built and owned by Melvin's dad, Herman in 1946. Together they operated the store for over...
Paul Treptow
Feb 9, 2011
Mr. Paul E. Treptow, age 82, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 13, 1928 to William & Emiline (Kroll) Treptow and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Paul married the former Doris Urshel on August 4, 1951. Mr. Treptow had been a Truck Driver at West Michigan...
Beatrice Marie Hiles
Feb 8, 2011
Beatrice was a witty and loving woman, known for her compassionate spirit, her giving heart, and her commitment to hard work. With a passion for music and a great love for her family, Beatrice took true joy in her life, and was a delight to those around her. But most importantly, Beatrice was a loving and devoted wife, mother...
Evelyn Walton
Feb 7, 2011
Evelyn Marie Walton, 86, beloved wife of Don Walton of Oak Crest Manor in Spring Lake, slept away from us with Parkinson's disease on February 7, 2011. She was born near Freeport in 1924, the first child of Floyd and Mabel Thompson. She graduated from Freeport High School, married Don there in 1943 and lived there until 1965 when...
Glenn Gray
Feb 7, 2011
Glenn Gray was a man of many interests and abilities. A loving family man and friend too many, he had the type of personality that everyone loved to be around. Glenn enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading but most of all, spending time with his loved ones who were dear to his heart. The 1950s were characterized by a strong element...
Violet Topping-Olds
Feb 6, 2011
Mrs. Violet A. (Shelkey-Topping) Olds, born September 22, 1923 to the late Rudolph and Anna Eichorst of Muskegon, MI, went to be with our Heavenly Father, February 6, 2011 in Fort Myers, FL. Violet was under the care of Hope Hospice and her ever present daughter-in-law Linda Shelkey. Violet was preceded in death by her first husband, William Shelkey...
Irene Armstrong Baker
Feb 4, 2011
Mrs. Irene Armstrong Baker, age 96, passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. She was born in Fremont, MI on November 10, 1914 to Gordon & Weltha (Parker) Armstrong and married Donald Baker on September 23, 1937. Mrs. Baker had been a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital, retiring after 20 years. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church...
Versa Enenstein
Feb 3, 2011
Mrs. Versa J. Enenstein, age 84, died Thursday, February 3, 2011. She was born in Knox County, IN on January 4, 1927 to Raymond & Della (Gilbert) Hobson and married Nathan Enenstein on June 15, 1976. Mrs. Enenstein had been employed as an Office Clerk at Protection Mutual in Chicago. She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. SURVIVORS...
William Mcgee
Feb 2, 2011
William Bill McGee was a man with a great mind, an appetite for life and a strong work ethic. His family and friends will remember this fun-loving, active man for his commitment to his work, his love for his family, and his passion for everything he undertook. Bill squeezed a lot of living out of life and his benevolent...
Louella Sperry
Feb 1, 2011
Mrs. Louella B. Sperry, age 90, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011. She was born in Evansville, IN on January 3, 1921 to Melvin & Arline (Williamson) Winkler. Mrs. Sperry graduated from Grand Rapids South High School, Grand Rapids Junior College and attended the University of Michigan. She had been employed as a Data Processor at Muskegon Community College...
Doris Medendorp
Jan 30, 2011
Doris Medendorp was a woman who was full of surprises that delighted so many around her. She had a way of making each day special, which left no doubt in the minds of her family and friends about how deeply they were loved. Life was not without dark days for Doris, but she was a woman of faith who...
Eva Jean Osborn
Jan 29, 2011
Mrs. Eva J. Osborn, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. She was born in Newaygo, MI on January 18, 1929 to Harold & Vienna (Nichols) Widmayer and married Lawrence Osborn on February 6, 1947. Mrs. Osborn had been a loving homemaker and foster parent who was on the Reeths Puffer School Board for 8 years. She was...
Anne Doris Toppen
Jan 28, 2011
To have known Anne Toppen was to have loved her. A joyful woman with a quick wit, her smile brought warmth to everyone she met. Her kind and loving ways will be fondly remembered and forever missed. A decade of great advancement and struggle, Anne Doris Smith was born on the Smith family farm in Lamont, Michigan along the...
Eli Obradovich
Jan 27, 2011
Mr. Eli Obradovich, age 97, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Harbor Hospice-Poppen House. He was born in Ironton, Minnesota on February 25, 1913 to Eli & Tonika (Relich) Obradovich & married the former Iris Bright on October 31, 1942. Mr. Obradovich served his country in the U.S. Army and then went into the Air Force and retired Lt....
Dale Jarvis
Jan 27, 2011
Dale Jarvis worked hard throughout his life but as a true musician at heart, there was nothing he enjoyed more than playing his guitar The year 1931 was part of a trying time in American history as the Great Depression blanketed much of the world and it was this year that saw the unemployment rate double. There were glimmers...
Robert Scraver
Jan 27, 2011
As the family and friends of Robert Scraver are still reeling from their loss, there are so many precious memories and thoughts of Bob that come to the surface of their hearts and minds. He was fun-loving and in many ways a kid at heart who believed that each and every day is for living to the fullest. Bob...
Kenneth Erickson
Jan 26, 2011
Mr. Kenneth "Ken" G. Erickson, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 14, 1918 to Albin & Edith (Petersen) Erickson and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He married the former Rita Lyonnais on August 22, 1942. Mr. Erickson had been employed as a Director of ADC...
Alice Williams
Jan 26, 2011
People who knew Alice Williams were blessed by her unconditional love and her generosity of spirit. A person who believed in hard work and enjoying the benefits such work provided, Alice was a dedicated mother and wife. Whether working in her garden, volunteering in the kitchen at her church, relaxing at Lake Mitchell, or enjoying time spent with her...
Doris Bates
Jan 26, 2011
Doris Bates dedicated her life to loving those around her and taught us that being a mother is truly a matter of the heart. With her loving soul mate by her side for over 67 years, she created a family that grew to include the grandchildren who were her greatest source of pride and joy. Throughout her life, Doris...
Evalyn Zlotnicki
Jan 26, 2011
Mrs. Evalyn "Blondie" Zlotnicki, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 23, 1929 to Melvin & Eva (Lowden) Brooks and married Joseph F. Zlotnicki on February 14, 1948. Mrs. Zlotnicki, after raising 6 children went back to school to earn her diploma and went on to become a teacher's...