Joan Austin
Jan 19, 2011
Mrs. Joan M. Austin, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 20, 1929 to Evald & Signe (Johnson) Westin and married Merritt Austin on August 28, 1948. Mrs. Austin had been a loving homemaker and care giver who volunteered at Hackley Hospital. She was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church,...
C. Douglas Meinhardi
Jan 19, 2011
Caesar Douglas Meinhardi was a bright, energized man who spent himself for others. As a devoted husband, caring son and nephew, and an effective supervisor, he was successful in work and life. For all his career advances, he never skimped on time with family and among the beauties of nature. His church was the great outdoors, and Doug was...
Virginia Mackenzie
Jan 18, 2011
Mrs. Virginia B. Mackenzie, age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 22, 1920 to Fred & Della (Workman) DeCoster and married Herbert Mackenzie on November 19, 1941. Mrs. Mackenzie had been a LPN at Mercy Hospital for 20 years until retiring. She was a founding member of Cloverville Baptist Church...
Dorothy Hansen
Jan 16, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hansen, age 87, died Sunday, January 16, 2011. She was born near Stanton, MI on February 14, 1923 to Guy & Elsie (Thurber) Hancock and graduated from Stanton High School and Howell's School of Business. She married Ferdinand "Bob" Hansen in 1945. He passed away April 2010 after 65 years of marriage. Mrs. Hansen had been...
Rebecca Gillett
Jan 13, 2011
Mrs. Rebecca "Becki" J. Gillett, age 39, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011. She was born in Fremont, MI on September 12, 1971 to Gilbert & Karen (Cook) Hill and married Timothy Gillett on July 28, 2007. Mrs. Gillett had been loving homemaker whose passion was caring for her family and animals. SURVIVORS Husband, Tim of the Army Nat'l...
Gordon R. "Butch" Walker
Jan 10, 2011
Honorable, patriotic, respectable and a family man best describes Gordon Butch Walker. He had a longtime career in the military and served his community as a respected businessman, but found the greatest joy in the presence of his loved ones. Butch understood the value of hard work and knew how to persevere through difficult circumstances, but family was always...
Theresa Weller
Jan 10, 2011
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Theresa Weller had the ability to share all of these with others, never thinking about herself. She was a woman with a warm and giving...
James Pedler
Jan 10, 2011
There are many people who busy themselves trying to make a mark on the world whether through great wealth, stature, or the praise of others. Jim Pedler didnt put much stock in the accumulation of any of these things, but spent his days making the most of life for himself and those around him. It was no secret that...
Robert "Gene" Hill
Jan 7, 2011
Mr. Robert "Gene" Hill, age 69, died Friday, January 7, 2011. He was born in Gary, IN on March 1, 1941 to Robert & Mildred Hill and married the former Rosemarie Holstrom on June 24, 1983. Mr. Hill had been employed as a truck driver at Montgomery Tank Lines and Dahlen Transportation until retiring. He was an active member...
John Walker
Jan 7, 2011
John L. Walker, age 96, passed away January 7, 2011. He was born October 24, 1914 in Newaygo County, MI and married Jaconetta E. Bartlett in Muskegon, MI on August 19, 1938. John worked as Chief Design Engineer at Continental Motors (Teledyne) and retired after 30 years. He built and co-owned Muskegon KOA campground. John was a gifted artist...
Beverly Galbreath
Jan 7, 2011
Mrs. Beverly J. Galbreath, age 82, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011 at home in North Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 2, 1928 to John & Marguerite (Goldsmith) Bylsma and married Oral D. Galbreath on September 10, 1948. Mrs. Galbreath had been a receptionist at Montgomery Ward and Avon Consultant for many years. She was...
Clara Kolberg
Jan 7, 2011
With her sparkling personality and zest for life, Clara Kolberg brought so much beauty to the world around her each and every day. She was hard working and organized, yet always made time to drink in the beauty along her lifes journey. Being a mother seemed to be a role tailor made just for Clara, and her children and...
Connie L. Goodman
Jan 6, 2011
Mr. Connie Goodman was an honest, hard-working man. His love for his family and friends was apparent by his compassion, humor, and wit. A day did not go by that Connie's family was unsure of his devotion and love for them. Connie was born in a different era, when the Roaring Twenties were alive and well. In Hornbeck, Tennessee,...
Elaine M. Lafrance
Jan 6, 2011
Mrs. Elaine M. LaFrance, age 68, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on July 31, 1942 to Raymond & Helen (Harvey) Collett and married Thomas LaFrance on May 25, 1963. Mrs. LaFrance had been employed as a Banquet Manager at Oakridge Golf Club and most recently, at Northside Pub. She loved to shop...
George "Bud" Grimm
Jan 6, 2011
Life will never be the same without George Bud Grimm Jr. since he had such a zest for life that made its way into everything he did. Traditions with his family such as Sunday gatherings, holiday celebrations, and just the ordinary days in between were always so special because he was around. Bud fully embraced the task of parenting...
Jean Reetz
Jan 5, 2011
Miss Jean M. Reetz, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 18, 1928 to Emanuel & Edith (Beamer) Reetz. Miss Reetz had been employed as a secretary at SD Warren for over 30 years until retiring. She was a life member of First Baptist Church who was a former deaconess...
Carol & Stanford Broutman
Jan 3, 2011
Carol Ann Misner Broutman died peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2011 in Gainesville, Florida after living courageously for many years with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She is survived by her four daughters Leslie True (Olympia WA), Susan Knott (Traverse City MI), Judy Tison (Gainesville FL) and Amy Schultz (Trophy Club TX) and four grandchildren Devin True, Jamie...
Frank "Bill" Livermore
Jan 3, 2011
Mr. Frank W. "Bill" Livermore, age 85, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 10, 1925 to Paul & Gertrude (VanZytveld) Livermore and served his country in the US Marines during WWII. Bill married the former Jean Poley on December 6, 1947. Mr. Livermore had been an Insurance Agent at Western...
Charles "Charlie" Pierce
Jan 3, 2011
Although Charles Charlie Pierce was known for his snappy dress, his occasional fiestiness, and his love for history, it was his deep love for his wife for which he will be remembered most. Sandwiched between the two great wars, Charlie was a patriot who was a wealth of historical information. He took pride of ownership in everything, especially his...
Marilyn Raymond
Jan 2, 2011
Throughout her long and fruitful life, Marilyn Raymond enjoyed each and every moment she was given, but she held nothing closer to her heart than the times she spent surrounded by the family she treasured above all else. She was an extraordinary mother who filled her children not only with unconditional love, but with timeless wisdom as well. Marilyn...
