William Dayton
Oct 11, 2010
Mr. William E. Dayton, age 88, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010. He was born in Rochester, NY on October 24, 1921 to Michael & (Mabel) Dayton and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He married the former Lillian DeHeer on February 17, 1961. Mr. Dayton had been a landscaper for many area golf courses. He...
Donald Bixeman Sr.
Oct 9, 2010
Mr. Donald J. Bixeman, age 86, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 18, 1924 to Archie & Sybil (Bradford) Bixeman and served his country in the US Army during WWII. Don married the former Vivian Jean Carrier on January 18, 1962. Mr. Bixeman had been a Meteorologist and then a Purchasing...
Dorene Waite
Oct 8, 2010
E. Dorene Waite was a woman cut of the warmest, kindest cloth, who always volunteered her time, her effort and her love. She was perfectly happy spending time with her loved ones and didnt need thousands of flashy distractions in her life. Dorene was a loving, devoted woman who made everyone feel special when she was near. The Roaring...
Anita Klug
Oct 8, 2010
Mrs. Anita M. Klug, age 96, went home to heaven on Friday, October 8, 2010. She was born in Thompsonville, MI on October 24, 1913 to Gustav & Emma (Keller) Rademaker and married Carl Klug on August 31, 1936. Mrs. Klug had been employed as a clerk at her brother's grocery store and then at Meier Dry Cleaners. She...
Shirley Jean Fett
Oct 7, 2010
Miss Shirley J. Fett, age 73, died Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born in Muskegon on October 2, 1937 to Richard & Margaret (Westergreen) Fett. Miss Fett had been employed as a Physical Education Teacher for Muskegon Public Schools for over 30 years. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and loved gardening, and adored her...
David Thompson
Oct 7, 2010
Mr. David W. Thompson, age 64, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010. He was born in San Francisco, CA on December 9, 1945 to Orla & Dorothy (Humbert) Thompson and served his country in the US Army. Mr. Thompson had been the Owner & Operator of Dave Thompson Builders for 30 years. He was a longtime member of Sheridan...
Michael L Petersen
Oct 6, 2010
When you try to define the sort of person Michael Petersen was to his family and friends, you imagine someone who is an all around great person, who loves his family unconditionally, who always makes himself available when he is needed. This is how Michael will be remembered, as a man whose heart was as pure as gold. The...
Donald Melrose
Oct 5, 2010
Donald Melrose experienced many things in his lifetime that showed him the importance of appreciating what he had. He understood what it meant to fight for a cause and to put others before himself. A dedicated father and loving husband, Don was a true family man who cherished all the time he spent with his wife and children. In...
D. Billy Ray Rowe Duke
Oct 4, 2010
Mr. D. Billy Ray Rowe Duke, age 51, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas after a long struggle with cancer. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 8, 1959 to Reginald & Mary (Duke) Rowe. Mr. Rowe Duke served his country in the US Army for over 25 years until retiring in...
Oral Galbreath
Oct 4, 2010
Mr. Oral D. Galbreath, age 86, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at his home. He was born in Delaplaine, AR on November 14, 1923 to David & Lucinda (Finley) Galbreath and married the former Beverly L. Bylsma on September 10, 1948. Mr. Galbreath had been employed at Shaw Walker for 30 years until retiring. SURVIVORS Wife, Beverly; daughters, Orlonda...
James Mattson
Oct 2, 2010
Mr. James C. Mattson, age 64, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 19, 1946 to Carl "Bob" & Viola (Elwell) Mattson and graduated from North Muskegon HS and Western Michigan University. He married the former Suzanne Hughes and had been employed as a Sr. Engineer at Verizon for 30 years, retiring...
Ronald Sutton
Oct 1, 2010
Mr. Ronald L. Sutton, age 75, died Thursday, September 30, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 4, 1935 to Elgin & Letha (Gardenour) Sutton and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sutton married Iris Kushner and worked at S. D. Warren for 35 years until retiring in 1994. He was...
Julia Ann Dumaw
Oct 1, 2010
For Julia Ann Dumaw, nothing in life was more satisfying than to ease the burdens of those in need. With her caring heart and generous spirit, Julia was loving to everyone, and never met a stranger. A sincere, loving woman, Julia found great joy in caring for others, from strangers to her children and grandchildren. A loving mother, wife,...
Jennie Symanski
Sep 28, 2010
Mrs. Jennie M. Symanski, age 92, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010. She was born in Cadillac, MI on October 26, 1917 to John & Helga (Anderson) Nelson and married Ernest Symanski on September 7, 1940. Mrs. Symanski had been a teacher in the Fruitport School System until retiring. She was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. SURVIVORS Son,...
Gust "Chuck" Peliotes
Sep 26, 2010
Gust Chuck Peliotes was a savvy businessman, a Model A aficionado, and a well known man in his community, but first and foremost he was a dedicated family man. He was a good looking man who took great pride in his appearance and could always be counted on to call a spade a spade. Chuck was a true patriot...
Michael Mcdonald
Sep 25, 2010
Mr. Michael J. McDonald, age 70, passed away of cancer on Saturday, September 25, 2010. He was born in Springfield, MA on May 25, 1940 to Clifford & Mary (Reilly) McDonald. He was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. Mike was active in AA and has touched many lives in the past 19 years as they have...
Ellen " Peggy" Reid
Sep 23, 2010
REID, MRS. ELLEN M. "PEGGY" Muskegon Mrs. Ellen "Peggy" M. Reid, age 85, died Thursday, September 23, 2010. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 21, 1925 to Charles & Elizabeth (Cleary) Doyle and married John Reid on April 22, 1950. Mrs. Reid had been a Homemaker and enjoyed crafts and puzzles. She was a wonderful Grandmother. SURVIVORS...
Pamela Walker
Sep 22, 2010
Pamela Walker was a kind and compassionate woman who lived her life with others in mind. Even as she was under hospice care during the sunset of her life, Pamela kept asking those around her if they needed anything. She was a woman of faith who treasured the relationship she shared with her Lord and Savior, and her life...
Ella Jane Carter Tennis
Sep 20, 2010
Ella Tennis was the epitome of a lady. With a generous heart, a quiet dignity, and a spirit for charity, she believed in the value of a life filled with love. Ella shared her heart and home with many, touching each person she knew with her never-ending warmth and kindness. A loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and friend, Ella...
Jack Rice
Sep 19, 2010
For Jack Rice, each moment in life presented a new opportunity to have fun. From captivating a classroom of students with his passion for history to performing on stage, Jack loved the opportunity to meet new people, try something new and have a good time. With his pleasant, enthusiastic personality and his vivacity and excitement, Jack was a wonderful...