Frederick "Red" Bennett

Frederick "Red" Bennett

Jul 8, 2009

The memorial service for Mr. Bennett will be held at: The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 tomorrow, Monday, July 6, 2009 at 11 o'clock, Rev. Ron Amos officiating. Memorial Contributions: the A.L.S. Association. You may share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.

Dorothy Mura

Dorothy Mura

Jul 8, 2009

Mrs. Mura, age 77, died July 6, 2009 at her home. She was born October 20, 1931 in Union Town, PA to Ora and Josephine (Savidge) Rice. She had worked as a nurse aide in private home health care and for nursing homes for over 25 years. Mrs. Mura was preceded in death by a loving granddaughter, Andrea Mura,...

Beatrice Leady

Beatrice Leady

Jul 8, 2009

Beatrice W. Leady, age 88, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2009 in Muskegon. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11 AM Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Calvary Church, 5873 Kendra in Fruitport with Pastor William Rudd officiating. VISITATION will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St....

Marlene Scholl

Marlene Scholl

Jul 8, 2009

Marlene G. Scholl, age 64, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2009 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on September 12, 1944 to Arvin and Margaret (Krukowski) Barber. Marlene was a great mom and grandma; she loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing the lottery, cooking, and always kept...

Jack Sturtevant

Jack Sturtevant

Jul 8, 2009

Jack Lewis Sturtevant, age 85, of Newaygo, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at home. He is survived by his wife, Bonita Sturtevant of Newaygo; his daughter, Susan & Ed Fedell of Newaygo; his son, Mark Sturtevant of Newaygo; 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Grant Assembly of God on...

Bakahyah Burch

Bakahyah Burch

Jul 8, 2009

Bakahyah M. Burch, infant son of Leonard Burch and Amy Sherman, died Friday, July 3, 2009. He was born in Grand Rapids on June 15, 2009. Bakahyah is survived by his parents of Mears; siblings, Lars Sherman, Kiersten Johnson and Nshika Burch; grandmother, Nancy Burch of Mears; great grandparents, Bill (Gloria) Johnson of Union, MI and Harriet Giddings of...

Victoria Ogg

Victoria Ogg

Jul 8, 2009

Victoria A. Ogg, age 58, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 after a courageous battle of cancer for 1 .5 years. She was born December 4, 1950 in Muskegon to Robert and Dorothy (Deblock) McGibbon and has lived in the area all of her life. She was a 1969 graduate of Mona Shores High School. She was a hairdresser...

Denise Taylor-Warne

Denise Taylor-Warne

Jul 8, 2009

Services will begin 1:30 PM Thursday at: The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231)-798-1100 Visitation will be there 6-8 PM tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to NOAH Project or the charity of your choice.

Michael Spytma

Michael Spytma

Jul 8, 2009

Michael F. Spytma Jr. age 69 of Fountain, formally of Holland, passed away on July 2, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan. He was born February 5, 1940 in Muskegon, MI, son of Michael and Marie Victoria (Belka) Spytma. Michael attended school in Muskegon and married Nancy L. Chapin on August 13, 1974 in Grand Haven, MI....

Clemon Coleman

Clemon Coleman

Jul 8, 2009

Clemon Coleman, age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Mercy Health Partners - Hackley Campus. He was a retired moulder from Grand Haven Brass. He is survived by his wife, Emmitt Love Coleman; his two sisters, Cladie Carpenter of Shreveport, Louisiana and Alma Collins of Benton, Louisiana; two cousins, Sammie and Myrtis Coleman and Charlie Coleman both...

Judith "Judy" Barnoske

Judith "Judy" Barnoske

Jul 7, 2009

Miss Judith 'Judy' D. Barnoske, age 64, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009. She was born in Cartage, MO on December 3, 1944 to William & Mildred (Smith) Barnoske. Miss Barnoske had been employed at Goodwill. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat & "cowboy" music. SURVIVORS Sisters, Jean Jay of Muskegon, Sandra (Alger) Anderson of Fremont; brothers, Carl (Judy)...

Ida Kroepel

Ida Kroepel

Jul 6, 2009

Ida Grace Kroepel, age 85, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening at the Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Grace was born on Jan. 28, 1924 in Aetna to Edgar and Leta (Maynard) Fox and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Grace met and later married Arthur "Pete" Kroepel on January 26, 1946 in Hesperia....

Esther Dengler

Esther Dengler

Jul 6, 2009

Mrs. Esther E. Dengler, age 89, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 18, 1919 to August & Ida (Zorn) Aue. Mrs. Dengler was a former employee of Norge, Brunswick & Teledyne Continental Motors. She was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church and Genesis #88 Order of the Eastern Star. Esther was...

Michael Ghezzi

Michael Ghezzi

Jul 5, 2009

Michael Max Ghezzi, age 54, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2009 at the Poppen Hospice Residence following a brief illness. Michael was born in Muskegon on June 27, 1955 to A. Richard and Maxine (Saylor) Ghezzi. Mike was an avid hockey and sports fan. Mike will be remembered for his quick wit, the presence he left with those...

Martha Williams

Martha Williams

Jul 4, 2009

Mrs. Martha C. Williams, age 96, died Saturday, July 4, 2009. She was born in Atlanta, MI on July 5, 1912 to John & Frances (McMurphy) Stephens and married Carl Williams on November 5, 1936. Mrs. Williams had been a Homemaker. She attended Twin Lake United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting, traveling, camping & her flower garden. SURVIVORS Children,...

Elaine Anderson

Elaine Anderson

Jul 4, 2009

Mrs. Elaine M. Anderson, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 4, 2009 following a brief illness. Elaine was born in Newaygo County on August 24, 1953 and has resided in Muskegon since 1993. She is survived by a daughter, Kristina (Roy) Bolton; two sons, Michael and David Anderson; two brothers, Sonny and Robert Davis; two...

Velma Hubbard

Velma Hubbard

Jul 4, 2009

Velma Hughes (Newsome) Hubbard was born August 21, 1934 and completed her celebration of life on July 4, 2009, her favorite holiday. Velma was the daughter of the late John Hughes and her stepfather, Rev. Ambers and Alberta Underwood of Sunflower, MS. She leaves 5 children to cherish her wonderful life and memories, Emma J. Vines (Muskegon), Jimmie L....

Betty J. Potter

Betty J. Potter

Jul 2, 2009

As much as Betty Potter loved being surrounded by the splendor and beauty of nature, her most favorite place to be was in the loving presence of her precious family. Betty possessed a unique zest for life as evidenced by the colorful mosaic of memories she leaves behind. She was a compassionate woman, giving in nature and it was...

Joyce Evans

Joyce Evans

Jun 30, 2009

Joyce Evans was a devoted wife and mother who poured herself into caring for her precious family and found being with them to be her greatest joy. The 1940s were very much shaped by WWII, which began for the United States when our nation was attacked on our homeland with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941....

Elizabeth "Bette" Jane Bultema

Elizabeth "Bette" Jane Bultema

Jun 30, 2009

Some people strive to succeed by chasing material wealth, countless achievements, and resounding praise from peers. Elizabeth Bette Bultema did not; her mission in life was to be an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and helper to those in need. In this, she succeeded masterfully, acknowledged publicly by being awarded Muskegons Mother of the Year award in 1994. Bettes...