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...
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...
