Carrie Corbin was a woman who was hard to miss as her smile could brighten even the darkest of days. She had an unending love for her children and as mothers go, Carrie was hard to beat. She was always thinking of others, often brightening the days of those she cared about with a simple card that said so...
Mr. Ferdinand B. "Bob" Hansen, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010. He was born in McBrides, MI on October 2, 1922 to Henry & Ada (Zimmerman) Hansen and served his country in the US Merchant Marines. He married the former Dorothy Hancock on April 8, 1945. Mr. Hansen had been employed at Campbell, Wyant & Cannon and...
Mrs. Ruth M. Youmans, age 92, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010. She was born in Benton Harbor, MI on December 26, 1917 to Thurston & Sophia (Weber) Schiller and married James E. Youmans on September 26, 1947. Mrs. Youmans worked for the US Army Ordinance at Continental Motors during WWII and had been a Nurses Aide until retiring from...
Mr. Melvin A. Califf, age 82, died Tuesday, April 27, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 7, 1927 to Leslie & Mabel (Spencer) Califf and married the former Ruth Sutton on July 5, 1952. Mr. Califf had been employed as a Machinist at Gardner-Denver for 27 years until retiring to Zepher Hills, FL in 1989. He...
Mrs. Marilyn A. Goldberg, age 74, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 27, 2010. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 3, 1935 to Maurice & Jeanette (Snowfleet) Yonkers and married David Goldberg Jr. on November 4, 1955 in Muskegon. Marilyn had been a homemaker. She was a member of the Muskegon Vikings Lodge and avid reader who enjoyed music,...
The foundation of his family, Don Sodinis life could be summed in three words . . . faith, love and family. A dedicated and hard working man, he was foremost a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A true teaser at heart, Don had an uncanny sense of humor and it brought him joy to bring smiles...
Daris J. Andree, age 93, passed away April 21, 2010 in Grand Haven, MI. She was born in Crosby, MN on January 17, 1917 to John and Jennie (Cox) Beddow. She married Donald R. Andree in Red Bank, NJ on August 17, 1943, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2000. SURVIVORS Niece, Jean Schilleman; special friend, Betty...
To live and let live, without clamour for distinction or recognition; to wait on divine love; to write truth first on the tablet of one's own heart - this is the sanity and perfection of living. Mary Baker Eddy The greatest gift a man can give is never found wrapped in gold. It is the gift found in what...
Wilma DeVette Bond died Sunday, April 18, 2010, at the age of 85 following complications associated with cancer. Wilma Marie DeVette was born February 9, 1925, in Erie, PA. She married William H. Bond on July 7, 1944. Following WWII, they settled in Detroit where Wilma worked as a retail buyer to support the family while Bill attended medical...
One thing that was hard to miss about Rosaline Rose Smith was her spirit of independence. She had a quiet strength that carried her throughout her lifes journey, too. Rose was blessed to spend most of her life with her true companion with whom she experienced so much of what the world has to offer. She built a successful...
Mrs. Anita J. Breitwisch, age 93, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 2, 1917 to John & Julia (Mousseau) Shepherd-Wohlscheid and married Donald Breitwisch on August 24, 1940. Mrs. Breitwisch had been a homemaker. She was a member of Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ and enjoyed the farm, the cabin up...
Mrs. Mary A. Bourgoin, age 85, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was born in Hubbell, MI on November 27, 1924 to William & Veronica (Frenette) Hillenbrand and married Frank Bourgoin on June 26, 1943. Mrs. Bourgoin had been employed as a secretary in the Fruitport Public School System for 12 years until retiring...
Mr. David R. Manor, age 76, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was born in Redkey, IN on April 9, 1933 to Ralph & Esther (Rawlings) Manor and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Violet Drake on January 17, 1953. Mr. Manor had been the City of Muskegon Fire Chief...
Miss Mary E. Haug, age 96, died Monday, April 5, 2010. Her maternal grandparents were immigrants from County Cork Ireland in 1870 settling in Muskegon and her paternal grandparents arrived from Germany in the 1850's to settle here as well. Mary was born in Muskegon, MI on July 31, 1913 to William & Mary (Drinan) Haug and graduated from...
Mrs. Esther M. Cunningham, age 75, died Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born in Suttons Bay, MI on May 9, 1934 to Marvin & Beatrice (Lannin) Kelsch and married Richard Cunningham on September 28, 1951. Mrs. Cunningham had been a homemaker who loved her children, canning & gardening. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Sons, Scott (Janet) Cunningham...
Virginia Ginny Gordon was a vibrant woman who embraced life and created a colorful tapestry of accomplishments and memories along her lifes journey. She was passionate about issues she felt strongly about and was a force to be reckoned with when she supported an issue. Ginny was always one to speak her mind and went to bat for the...
Mr. James Kenneth Kendra, age 57, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 16, 1952 to Stanley & Betty (Stidham) Kendra and married the former Kathy Blackmer on October 21, 1972. Mr. Kendra had been employed as a Heating & Cooling Technician for 20 years. He attended Norton...
In all things, Bev Oyler gave it her all. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and dedicated friend, Bev lived life fully and completely enjoying the company of those she loved and cared about. Bev lived by her faith and was a true example. Selfless, she gave freely, cared abundantly, and worked hard her whole life through. She will...
With a colorful palette of diverse interests, Nellie Yordy lived a long and fruitful life in which she took every opportunity to really experience what the world around her had to offer. She brightened the days of so many others whether with a fantastic dessert, a birthday card filled with love, or just a warm smile. Nellie possessed a...
Mr. Dennis W. Clark, age 52, died Wednesday, March 23, 2010. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 13, 1957 to Roscoe & Virginia (Nowakowski) Clark. SURVIVORS Wife, Beth of Muskegon; children, Monica Peterman, Denny Clark, Tanya Clark, Nicholas Clark, Angela Clark; 9 grandchildren; siblings, Dianne (Charles) Hall, Roscoe Clark, Michael (Virginia) Clark, Marianne (Rodger) Gagnon, Roseanne (John)...