Ruth Dunham
Mar 25, 2011
Although life was not without great hardship for Ruth Dunham, she carried herself with a quiet strength that is to be admired. In fact, the overall melody of her life was that of being a survivor whether it was accepting the loss of loved ones, overcoming the fight against breast cancer, or dealing with her declining health during the...
Stella Antolec
Mar 25, 2011
Mrs. Stella (Pociask) Antolec, the last of the Pociask clan, born on December 18, 1918 departed this world Friday, March 25, 2011 to be with her Maker and husband Frank J. Antolec Sr. who preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spring Lake, member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 and...
Raymond Skoglund
Mar 25, 2011
Mr. Raymond D. Skoglund Sr., age 77, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 19, 1933 to Arthur & Elsie (Petersen) Skoglund and served his country during the Korean Conflict for the US Army. He married the former Mary Jo Apple on May 27, 1955. Mr. Skoglund had been a Service Engineer...
Rosemary Walley
Mar 23, 2011
Mrs. Rosemary. Walley, age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was born in Racine, WI on March 7, 1922 to Steven & Mary (Moko) Barchak and served in the US Navy WAVES during WWII. She married Robert G. Walley on October 17, 1953. Mrs. Walley had been employed at Sealed Power and later as a secretary at...
C. William Wikman
Mar 23, 2011
Carl William Wikman was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather, and a cherished member of his church and community. He was gifted, committed and enthusiastic, using his time and talents for the good of others. Whether he was enjoying his family, playing music or cheering at a football game, his vigor for life was evident to all and...
Hugh Kennedy
Mar 22, 2011
Hugh J. Kennedy, Jr. was a passionate man, a man of character, of love and of faith. He lived his life deliberately, with a sense of purpose so much greater than most people. He had accumulated knowledge, compassion and wisdom from his life experiences, gleaning from both the positive and the challenging events that life brought him. Above all,...
Leonard Salsbury
Mar 22, 2011
Leonard William Salsbury lived a life full of ups and downs. Through it all he learned about love, about family, about war, and about business. Leonard enjoyed good times thats for sure, and when things were tough he always found a way to move through them and keep going. He knew success and he knew failure. The year 1928...
Donald O.Goins, Sr.
Mar 22, 2011
First and foremost, Donald O. Goins, Sr. was a family man: he loved his three children equally and unconditionally, and many of his happiest memories in life involved the sixty-eight years he spent with his beloved wife, Elizabeth. He cared deeply for his family and showed it by providing faithfully for them and sharing much love and laughter. Don...
Trena Wiersema Kratovil
Mar 19, 2011
Mrs. Trena Wiersema Kratovil, age 90, died Saturday, March 19, 2011. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 12, 1920 to Nonnie & Hilda (Medema) Wiersema & married Steven Kratovil on September 6, 1947. Mrs. Kratovil was a homemaker and enjoyed garage sales, sewing, gardening, cake decorating, knitting and crochet. SURVIVORS 1 son, Thomas Kratovil of Muskegon; 3...
Gerald Stidham
Mar 19, 2011
Mr. Gerald D. Stidham, age 84, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 7, 1926 to Hugh & Eathel (Wilson) Stidham and served his country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married the former Margaret Micka in 1946. After their divorce, he married Marguerite (Melcher) VanderWall in...
Mary Ashley
Mar 19, 2011
It was clear by the way Mary Ashley lived her life that there were only two things that really mattered faith and family. With the love of her life by her side for many years, Mary tenderly nurtured the children who were her greatest source of pride and joy. Known for her generosity, she was always looking out for...
Cheryl Russell
Mar 17, 2011
RUSSELL, MS. CHERYL MARIE North Muskegon Ms. Cheryl M. Russell, age 35, went home to her Lord in Heaven on Thursday, March 17, 2011 unexpectedly. She will be greatly missed by her whole family. Our hearts will never be the same. SURVIVORS Parents, Roger & Patricia Russell; siblings, Tricia (Dave) Russell, Jamie (Jeff) Russell; grandmother, Eileen Sleaford; many aunts...
Randy Robertson
Mar 16, 2011
ROBERTSON, MR. RANDY SCOTT Fruitport Mr. Randy S. Robertson, age 31, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. He was born in Grand Haven on January 4, 1980 to Kirby & Rochell (Alexander) Robertson and married the former Kathleen Currier. Mr. Robertson had been employed as a Cook at Buffalo Wild Wings for 5 years and enjoyed cooking, singing, long walks,...
Willam Wallish
Mar 15, 2011
Although his life was filled with many things he enjoyed, nothing was closer to the heart of William Wallish than his family. He was a dedicated family man who not only worked hard for his family, but played hard right alongside his children. Bill loved being at home more than anywhere else in the world, and his basement filled...
Daniel Roelofs
Mar 15, 2011
Mr. Daniel P. Roelofs, age 57, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI, on September 19, 1953 to Raymond & Gertrude (Spoelhof) Roelofs. Mr. Roelofs had been employed as a machinist at for many years, most recently at JFK Machine. He was a volunteer on the USS LST who had a great love for the...
Louise Dill
Mar 11, 2011
Mrs. Louise E. Dill, age 89, died Friday, March 11, 2011. She was born in Grant, MI on August 30, 1921 to Glenn & Irene (Toerring) Bullman and married Nelson Dill on November 7, 1942. Mrs. Dill had been employed as a cook at Steele School for 17 years until retiring in 1987. She was a long-time member of...
Howard Ott Sr.
Mar 11, 2011
Mr. Howard L. Ott Sr., age 85, died Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on February 27, 1926 to Frank & Cecelia (Walker) Ott and served his country in the US Air Force during WWII. He married the former Jean "Betty" Anderson on May 3, 1944. Mr. Ott had been the owner of Ott...
Shirley Rosema
Mar 9, 2011
Shirley Rosema was a woman of great strength, who worked hard throughout her life and persevered through trials that came her way, always remaining true to the joy that was in her heart. Through work and play, hardship and illness, Shirley never lost sight of the things in life that truly mattered. Her sincere enthusiasm for and honest approach...
Marianne Nason
Mar 9, 2011
Mrs. Marianne T. Nason, passed away on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Mercy Health Partners-Mercy Campus. She was born in Erie, PA to Michael & Delia (Pasquelicco) DiPlacido and married Jack F. Nason on May 18, 1973. Mrs. Nason had been employed as an instructor at GTE for 15 years. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran...
David Tibbs
Mar 8, 2011
Mr. David L. Tibbs, age 54, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 20, 1956 to Dean & Barbara (Thompson) Tibbs and married the former Sondra L. Tousignaut on February 23, 2001. Mr. Tibbs had been a dispatcher for Peel Trucking. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and will be...
