John Givonetti
Dec 13, 2009
To know John Givonetti was to love him. Perhaps it was his unassuming and caring nature, his heart of compassion, or his fun-loving spirit, but John just had that special something that was impossible to miss. He didnt just go about his days mindlessly absorbed in the everyday tasks at hand, rather he lived his life looking for ways...
Paul Workman
Dec 13, 2009
Mr. Paul M. Workman, age 63, died Sunday, December 13, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 17, 1946 to Marvin & Nona (Fiske) Workman and served his country as a US Marine. Mr. Workman had been employed by the City of Muskegon. He was a member of the Lakeside Eagles and Moose Lodge. SURVIVORS Son, Joshua...
Glen Goings
Dec 12, 2009
Mr. Glen Arthur Goings, age 67, died Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 14, 1942 to Glen & Daisy (Tobey) Goings & married the former Mary Larabee on August 27, 1966. SURVIVORS Wife, Mary; 2 sons, Glen & Truman Goings; 1 brother, Alan Goings, 3 sisters, Beatrice Petrie, Bernice Crowell & Gladys Dubey;...
Clara Wolfe
Dec 11, 2009
WOLFE, MRS. CLARA MAE Muskegon Heights Mrs. Clara M. Wolfe, age 68, died Friday, December 11, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Plain Dealing, LA on November 23, 1941 to Albert & Essie (Bankhead) Wright. She had been married to Sam Wolfe and he preceeded her in death. Mrs. Wolfe had been employed in...
Kerri Cisneros
Dec 9, 2009
CISNEROS (BOONE), MS. KERRI L. Formerly of Muskegon Ms. Kerri L. Cisneros, age 49, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on September 18, 1960 to Harlan Boone & & Kaye Sherwood. Kerri had been a homemaker and free spirit who enjoyed life, love and her family. SURVIVORS Son, Daniel Dischler; daughters, KelliKaye...
Sheila Gilbert
Dec 9, 2009
Ms. Sheila C. Gilbert, age 63, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 20, 1946 to Walter & Josephine (Johnson) Chase. Ms. Gilbert had been employed in the Deli at Plumbs for 10 years until retiring. She enjoyed Bingo and loved to be at home relaxing. SURVIVORS Sons, Shawn Pfenning, James Vellema; daughters,...
Jane Andree
Dec 4, 2009
Mrs. Jane M. Andree, age 80, died Friday, December 4, 2009. She was born in Muskegon on June 25, 1929 to Jack & Helen (Kerling) Wolffis and married Earl Andree on March 8, 1952. Mrs. Andree not only had been a long time member of Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, but was the secretary for several years and was involved...
Jean Abbott
Dec 4, 2009
Mrs. Jean Abbott, age 96, graduated into Heaven Thursday, December 24, 2009. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 27, 1913 to Norman and Lillian (Kersten) Aimer and married John A. Abbott on February 8, 1936. Mrs. Abbott was a loving mother and a talented homemaker. She loved the Lord and looked forward to eternal life with Jesus....
Lillie "Mill" Warren
Nov 30, 2009
Lillie Warren was a wonderful blessing to her family. She enriched their lives simply by being the loving and caring woman that she was. Her kind and delightful ways only convey a glimpse into the window of her lovable heart that she so freely gave to her family, especially to her grandchildren. Although life for Lillie was not always...
Bradyn Watkins
Nov 29, 2009
Bradyn James Dean Watkins, age 1 day, died Monday, November 30, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 29, 2009 to Jessie & Tia (Paquin) Watkins. He is survived by his parents; brother, Codi James; grandparents, Rick & Cindy Watkins, Lisa & Mike Lutz; great grandparents, Sandi & John Merritt, Jerry &...
Fenton Dorais
Nov 29, 2009
Mr. Fenton E. Dorais, age 91, died Sunday, November 29, 2009. He was born in Muskegon on October 22, 1918 to Jarvis & Ruth (Egerton) Dorais. He married the former Margaret A. Johnson, who preceded him in death in 1993. He then married Bernice Johnson, who also preceded him in death in 2007. Mr. Dorais had been employed as...
Wayne Strong
Nov 28, 2009
Mr. Wayne L. Strong, age 70, died Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 16, 1939 to Cal & Marian (Blaukamp) Strong and married the former Jocelyn Horsley on October 3, 1959. Mr. Strong had been employed as a Truck Driver for Roth Trucking and was also a volunteer fireman & Captain for...
Robert J. Long
Nov 24, 2009
Robert Long led a life saturated with honesty, integrity and respect. Yet, he was also a man who took every opportunity to enjoy life to its fullest. Whatever Robert did, he did it with zest and joy, and his adventurous, vivacious personality consistently mesmerized those around him. Robert always held himself up to a high standard, and because of...
Caroline M. Rettinhouse
Nov 23, 2009
Caroline May Carrie Rettinhouse was attentive to her family and faith. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, and her religious convictions shaped the values she held. She knew her own mind, worked hard and ran a taut ship, but she also volunteered her time in an effort to help others. Carolines story began at a...
Rayfield Baty
Nov 23, 2009
Mr. Rayfield J. Baty, age 86, died Monday, November 23, 2009. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 1, 1923 to Robert & Edna (Fare) Baty and married the former Rosemary Nedeau on June 16, 1951. Mr. Baty had been employed as an Appraiser at Baty & Associates. He was a member of St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church....
John Borgman
Nov 22, 2009
Known to many as the Mayor of Third Street, John Borgman was a man who was recognized for giving back to the community in which he lived. He worked hard throughout his life, even during his retirement years, and he was talented at being able to fix just about anything around the house. John was passionate about farming and...
Richard Tice
Nov 22, 2009
TICE, MR. RICHARD V. "RICK" Muskegon Mr. Richard V. "Rick" Tice, age 58, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 18, 1951 to George & Opal (Keckler) Tice. Mr. Tice had been an X-Ray Technician at Diversified Machine Inc. for 7 years. He was a member of the Outriders Motorcycle Club and was...
Albert F. Foupht
Nov 20, 2009
Albert Foupht was an intelligent man whose knowledge was predominantly self-taught through his perseverance, strong work ethic, and his perfectionist tendencies. He was a devoted family man who realized that good communication was the key to the fulfilling family relationships he enjoyed. Albert was blessed to build a family with the love of his life for many years, but...
Barry Shumake
Nov 15, 2009
Mr. Barry L. Shumake, age 61, of Allendale died Sunday, November 15, 2009. He was born in North Carolina on August 29, 1948, to Boyd and Joyce (Auten) Shumake. Mr. Shumake had been employed as a truck driver at Holland Specialty for four years. He attended Robinson Baptist Church; and loved sports, hunting, studying the Bible and the guitar....
Lucille Schell
Nov 13, 2009
Mrs. Lucille E. Schell, age 83, died Friday, November 13, 2009. She was born in South Bend, IN on September 7, 1926 to Arthur & Josephine (Gilson) Rose. SURVIVORS Husband, Allen; son, Mike Schell of Nunica; daughter, Deborah (Douglas) Shaw of NC; 2 grandchildren, Steven (Stacy) Shaw & Daniel (Leah) Shaw; 3 great grandchildren, Parker, Hunter & Damon. SERVICE...