Mrs. Jeanne L. Bartlett, age 84, died peacefully at her home on Monday, February 8, 2010. She was born on February 9, 1925 in Muskegon, Michigan and had been a resident of North Muskegon most of her life and a part-time resident of Aspen, Colorado since 1974. She married George W. Bartlett, on September 11, 1948. She will be...
Mrs. Iris L. Galindo, age 75, died Monday, February 8, 2010. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 24, 1934 to Herman & Martha (Hill) Borgerding. Mrs. Galindo had been employed as a Nurses Aide at several nursing homes until retiring. SURVIVORS Son, Fred Galindo; daughters, Gloria "GeeGee" Galindo MacLean, Tamra (Alec) Galindo Buckley; grandchildren, Sarah, Garrison, Aley,...
Mrs. Beverly J. Michael, age 71, died Sunday, February 7, 2010. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 11, 1938 to Otto & Clara (DeRemo) Charters. Mrs. Michael had been a homemaker who enjoyed knitting & Bingo. SURVIVORS Sons, Wayne (Julie) Rose of Hastings, Bruce (Lori) Rose of CT, James (Marilou) Rose of Grand Haven, Doug Rose...
Mrs. Donna M. Seeger, age 77, passed away Friday, February 5, 2010. She was born in Hesperia, MI on May 5, 1932 to Leonard & Luella (Croff) Baxter and married Harold Seeger on August 12, 1951. Mrs. Seeger had been a homemaker and member of First Congregational Church of Fruitport. She will be dearly missed. SURVIVORS Husband of 58...
Mr. Fredrick "Fritz" Rollenhagen Jr., age 71, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 4, 1938 to Fredrick & Lula (Mendom) Rollenhagen and married the former Nancy Merrill. Mr. Rollenhagen was employed at Cannon Muskegon as a laborer for 25 years until retiring in 1999. Fritz was an avid fisherman, hunter and...
Mrs. Nancy J. Hanson, age 88, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 2, 1921 to Dallas & Ruth (Seeley) Towner and married Murray Forsyth on October 12, 1945 who preceded her in death. She later met and married Edward Hanson. Mrs. Hanson had been a homemaker. She was a member of St....
Mrs. Shirley A. Sparkes, age 77, died Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was born in San Diego, CA on October 14, 1932 to Henry & Jewel (Allen) Justus and married Victor Frederick Sparkes on August 26, 1951. Mrs. Sparkes had been employed at Michigan Dunes Montessori School for 10 years until retiring. SURVIVORS Children, Shelley (Greg) Sparkes-Egner of WI,...
Hard working, talented and trustworthy are just a few of many words to describe the special man that made up Ken Sterzer. Although stubborn and a little opinionated at times, he was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to those who were blessed to have known him. Far and wide, his talents encompassed an array...
Mr. Howard E. Woodring, age 72, died Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born in Ferndale, Michigan on September 3, 1937 to Howard & Dortha (Hurd) Woodring the former Sandra Revord on September 4, 1970. Mr. Woodring served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed as a machinist at Engine Power Components...
Mr. Ross A. DeWitt, age 54, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on April 12, 1955. He will be dearly missed. SURVIVORS Fiance Jerri Richards; daughter, Lisa (Brian) Highstreet; sons, Alan & Jeffrey DeWitt; mother, Mary DeWitt, all of Grand Haven; brother, L. Michael DeWitt; sister, Lynn (Michael) Chittenden both of...
Mr. William C. Jones, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 26, 1920 to George & Beatrice (Mudge) Jones and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Edna Parker who passed away in 1990 and later married Rose Jowar who passed away in 2005. Mr. Jones...
With her loving and sacrificial heart, Jane Borgman spent much of her life tenderly caring for her family. She was a truly dedicated wife and mother who considered these roles to be both her highest calling and her greatest blessing. Jane was a woman of faith whose life was a constant reflection of the beliefs that were engraved upon...
Within the heart of Louises family there are precious memories of a mother who sacrificed much and loved unconditionally. A place where fond remembrances are kept of a fun loving mother who made the most of life simply by being warm hearted and caring towards others. Generous and giving, Louise touched many lives with her welcoming spirit. She will...
Ruth E. (Morrison) Schrader entered into the mansion prepared for her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 23, 2010 at DeBoer Nursing Home (following the 21 years spent at the Hermitage). She was born on November 24, 1920 in Muskegon Heights, MI to F. Victor & Jennie (Horness) Nordstrom. She married Clifford E. Morrison on May...
Mrs Trena. Bierema, age 102, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010. She was born in Zuidevalde Groningen, Netherlands on April 10, 1907 to Klaas & Ebelina (TerLaan) VanBruggen. Trena came to this country and settled in Kalamazoo in 1910, later moving to Reeman MI. She married Henry (Ike) Vos in 1927, who later passed away in 1969. She later married...
With integrity and compassion, Henry Hank Smith lived life worthy of his faith. Always thinking of others, he would help anyone at a moments notice. Hank simply made the world a better place just by being the wonderful man that he was. He spoke kindness to all, and never intentionally hurt anyones feelings. Above all, Hank was a devoted...
Known as Big Russ to many who knew him, Russell Maclam was a gentle giant with a big heart. He could even be described as a big teddy bear who was fiercely protective of those he treasured. Russ was a stranger to none and a friend to all who often said of himself that he could make friends in...
Evan Castetter was a hard working, devoted family man. A talented musician in his earlier years, he enjoyed a comfortable family life growing up on the eastern side of Michigan. Learning came easy for Evan, a skill he used his whole life through. An important part of his life was spent in the company of friends, and with family...
LINCK, MRS. TERESA B. Muskegon Mrs. Teresa B. Linck, age 88, died Saturday, January 16, 2010. She was born in Cadillac, MI on August 24, 1921 to Allen & Martha (Wynykowski) Goncer and married Leo Linck Sr. on June 25, 1949. Mrs. Linck had been employed as a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital during the 1940's. She was a...
Webster defines sacrifice as a giving up of something valuable or important for somebody or something else considered to be of more value or importance. Gloria Hurst exemplified this simple yet daunting act to perfection. She was always setting aside her own needs for the needs of others and only later in her life, did she finally have others...