Catherine Frantz
Mar 22, 2010
There are many things people can spend their days pursuing such as material wealth, possessions, or recognition from peers, but Catherine Kitty Frantz was not concerned with any of these fleeting things. She was more concerned with loving others, especially after suffering devastating loss in her life. Kitty was a woman with a quiet strength that was hard to...
Minnie Delong
Mar 22, 2010
Minnie DeLong lived a long and full life; one filled with faith, hope and love. Her extensive life experiences taught her to be frugal, to treasure her family and to cling to her faith. Minnie had a generous spirit and loved to give of her time and talents. Looking back at the life she led lends an even greater...
Mary "Andy" Askam
Mar 21, 2010
Mary Anne Andy Askam was never one to whittle away her days, rather she had a zest for life that seemed insatiable. She had a kind and generous heart and was actively involved in impacting the lives of those around her whether her sons, her friends, or those within her community. Andy enjoyed traveling and drinking in new experiences,...
Verley Sias
Mar 20, 2010
Mrs. Verley M. Sias, age 77, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Mrs. Sias was born on November 28, 1932 to Luke and Dolly (McCleary) Stidham and married Arvid P. Sias on August 31, 1951 in Henderson, MI. She was an Office Manager and Secretary at VanderVen Construction for over 20 years and a member...
David Bakos
Mar 19, 2010
With a love for adventure, David Bakos took each and every moment and ran with it, creating a colorful tapestry of memories along the way. Although he was accomplished in his career, it was easy to see that his family was his greatest source of pride and joy. Dave was compassionate and caring, the sort of man who would...
Donna Strudwick
Mar 18, 2010
In so many ways, Donna Strudwick impacted the lives of those around her whether those in her church, the students she taught over the years, or the family she treasured. She worked hard, even helping build the family home, and no matter what she was doing, she gave it her all. Donna traveled the world experiencing countless adventures along...
Merle Barnhard
Mar 18, 2010
Mr. Merle Lloyd Barnhard, age 82, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 26, 1927 to Fredrick & Helen (Bromley) Barnhard and married the former Colleen Moore on July 5, 1951. Mr. Barnhard had been employed as a paper machinist at SD Warren Paper Co. for 33 years until retiring in 1989. He...
Sam Johnson
Mar 17, 2010
Mr. Sam A. Johnson Sr., age 64, died Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 5, 1945 to Louie & Dorothy (Furman) Johnson and married the former Reba Pennington on November 27, 1991. Mr. Johnson had been employed at CWC Textron for 30 years until retiring. After retiring, he went to work at West...
Addie Furman
Mar 17, 2010
There are many things people use to gauge their success in this world including fame, fortune, and social status. Addie Furman was never one to measure herself in these ways since to her, life had meaning through loving and serving others. She had a heart that seemed endless and a nurturing way that extended far beyond her own children....
Talbert Mcclure
Mar 15, 2010
Talbert Frank McClure was a hard working, honorable man who invested in his family, his friends, and his country. Teaching by example, he instilled respect, diligence and joy in the lives of his children. His quick wit and flare allowed him to engage in fun and games as well as poetry and song. The love he extended to others...
Katherine Hazard
Mar 13, 2010
It is easy to see that when faced with struggles throughout her long and fulfilling life, Katherine Hazard carried herself with a quiet strength accompanied by just the right amount of grace. She simply did what needed to be done when the storms of life blew her way, holding fast to both her faith and her enduring love for...
Michael Hradsky
Mar 13, 2010
Michael "Mike" Hradsky, age 57, died Saturday, March 13, 2010. He was born in Muskegon on August 22, 1952 to Steve and Ruth (Rickerd) Hradsky and married the former Karyn A. VanMilligan on September 11, 1993. Mike had served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was self-employed and owned Suburban Contractors in Chicago Hts., IL. He...
Drusilla Mcmillan
Mar 12, 2010
Born April 5th, 1929 to Donald & Clara Sutherland in Detroit, MI. Drue passed away March 12th, 2010 at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO after a long and valiant struggle with cancer. Drue married her high school sweetheart, Ken (Big Mac) McMillan, January 21, 1950. Together they had three children. She worked for Sears in Muskegon, MI...
Donald J. Goven
Mar 12, 2010
Donald Goven was a man of great strength, integrity, and depth of character whose life reflects what it means to live each day on purpose while always making the best of every situation. He selflessly answered the call to serve his country in order to preserve the freedoms we still enjoy today. Those who knew Don knew that he...
Albert Dorn
Mar 11, 2010
Although he was small in stature, Albert Dorn was a man who was hard to miss since his great amounts of integrity and spirit of compassion were traits that drew others near. He knew what it meant to work hard from an early age and how to truly sacrifice for others. Part of what made Al such a remarkable...
Loretta Jean Tiles
Mar 10, 2010
It is often said that beauty is only skin deep, but in the case of Loretta Tiles, she was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. She was a gracious woman who was fully devoted to the family she treasured above all else. Loretta was a fun-loving woman, too, who would keep her grandchildren laughing...
Richard Botbyl
Mar 8, 2010
Mr. Richard H. Botbyl, age 82, died Monday, March 8, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 2, 1927 to John & Margie (DeYoung) Botbyl and served his country in the US Army in Germany & Korea. Mr. Botbyl had been the Owner & Operator of the Botbyl Radio-TV Shop for many years. He was a past...
Marie E.Borgeson
Mar 7, 2010
People who knew Marie Borgeson were blessed by her unconditional love, and her generosity of spirit. She was a gracious, most kindhearted woman who, through her love and hard work, provided a strong and benevolent foundation for her family. The year was 1918 and Woodrow Wilson had been elected to his second term as President, Irving Berlin penned God...
Deloris J. Council
Mar 6, 2010
In all she did, Deloris Council put forth great love and dedication to her family. Her heart extended to others as well, and she was no stranger to hard work. Deloris raised her family with a firm grip, and back talk was never tolerated in her home. With great respect, they never questioned her unconditional love and unending devotion....
Inez Carpenter
Mar 3, 2010
Mrs. Inez P. Carpenter, age 92, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. She was born in Kent City, MI on April 29, 1917 to Arthur Leroy & Ruby (Monroe) Walcott and married Walter Carpenter on August 30, 1940. Mrs. Carpenter had been employed as an Executive Secretary at Consumers Power for many loyal years until retiring in 1972. She was...