Alva Auble
Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Alva D. Auble, age 81, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 16, 1928 to Alva & Viva (Laubach) Auble and served in the US Army Air Force. He married the former Elaine Spaulding on May 25, 1950. Mr. Auble had been employed as a Truck Driver at Wolverine Equipment for years...
Melvin Kimbrough Sr.
Oct 11, 2009
Melvin Kimbrough, Sr. knew how to connect with people from all walks of life. A true people person, he knew how to put others at ease and was more than willing to help where he saw a need. Melvin served his country as a courageous solider, his community as a respected businessman, and his family as a loving and...
Myrtle Alberta Bitto Sander
Oct 10, 2009
Myrtle Bitto Sander was truly a beautiful woman, inside and out. She purposely looked for ways to give to others, always thinking of their needs before her own. Her kind heart and cheerful manner won her many friends who considered it a privilege to know her. Myrtle was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who did everything she could...
William Ginman
Oct 9, 2009
The finer things in life never really mattered much to William H. Ginman, rather it was his dedication to both his work and his family that was the driving force behind his success. His family was the most important thing to Bill, and he found becoming a grandfather to be his greatest joy. Bill was intelligent and through hard...
William Jackson
Oct 7, 2009
William Jackson was a man of great character who fought passionately for the causes he believed in. He was not one to sit idly by and simmer about what he would like changed within his world, rather he sought answers and set out to put these solutions into motion, greatly impacting both the lives of numerous others and the...
Marian Blaske
Oct 6, 2009
Mrs. Marian E. (DeVette) Blaske, age 88, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 1, 1921 to A. C. and Kathryne (Borgerding) DeVette and graduated in 1939 from Muskegon High School. She was a member of the former Central Reformed Church, where she married George John Blaske on April 22, 1949, and where...
Harley Thompson
Oct 4, 2009
Mr. Harley L. Thompson, age 80, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 3, 1929. Harley served his country in the US Army. He married the former Adeline Haney on November 18, 1949. Mr. Thompson had been employed as a machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors for 35 years until retiring. He was a...
Laverna Secrest
Oct 2, 2009
With a beautiful smile that could light up a room, LaVerna Secrest was a delightful woman whose tender heart blanketed everything she did. She was a true gem who sparkled with the love of God in her heart. Her Bible wasnt just a book that sat on a shelf, rather to LaVerna, it was a living, breathing source of...
Richard Miller
Oct 2, 2009
Mr. Richard Miller, age 94, died Friday, October 2, 2009. He was born in Wilmette, IL on June 3, 1915 to Nicholas & Margaret (Schaefer) Miller and married the former Gladys White on October 2, 1939. Mr. Miller had been employed in the Maintenance Department at New Trier High School in Wilmette, IL for 29 years. He was a...
David E. Bevins
Oct 1, 2009
Comfortable in his own skin, David Edward Bevins was at ease just being himself and was never one to be judgmental. Always caring and strong, David was a nature lover at heart and was a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many with his kindness and caring. A loving husband and father, David is deeply loved by his...
Randal Lofquist
Oct 1, 2009
Stubborn and feisty by nature, Randy Scot Lofquist held to his convictions and his strong will enabled him to argue his point as he felt so inclined. One thing was for certain and that was the fact that Randys greatest joy in life was working on cars and doing anything that involved them. Although he died of a debilitating...
Max Edwin Aley
Oct 1, 2009
For some people, life is about the acquisition of material wealth or the pursuit of accomplishments and accolades from others. This was not who Max Aley was, however. He was a man whose greatest joys were loving his grandchildren and even later, his great-grandchildren. Max was no stranger to difficulties in his life yet he persevered through these times...
Melvin "Mel" Mosher
Sep 29, 2009
As proud as Melvin Mel Mosher was of his lifetime of accomplishments, nothing made him beam brighter than when he was sharing precious times with his family who were always his greatest source of pride. Once quiet and reserved, later in life Mel experienced a bit of a new lease on life and became much more open and outspoken...
Carolyn Eileen Wildie
Sep 28, 2009
Sleeping in their trailer underneath a blanket of stars with her family all around her is where Carolyn Eileen Wildie truly loved to be. Along with her husband Roy, Eileen was the best grandparent ever, according to their daughters because from the moment they were born, their grandchildren were the greatest joys in her life. As a matter of...
James Keene
Sep 26, 2009
An accomplished pianist and a successful businessman, James Keene brought so much to the world around him. Although he was truly dedicated to his work and his love for music, Jims heart always belonged first and foremost to his beloved wife and precious family. With his loving and compassionate ways, Jim tenderly cared for his wife during her time...
Phyllis Fransen
Sep 26, 2009
Every once in a while, one encounters an individual whose life was filled with so much love and joy that it is evident this person lived a life that was truly blessed. Phyllis Fransen was one of these people. She spent many years giving and receiving love. A cherished wife, mother and grandmother, Phyllis lived her life with an...
Barbara M. Lange
Sep 26, 2009
Barbara Mae Lange was beautiful from the inside out. She lived and loved completely and gave herself freely to those in her life. She treasured her family and was happiest when surrounded by their love. In all that she did, Barb did with kindness and care, and her grace and style were in a class all their own. Her...
James M. Graves, Sr.
Sep 25, 2009
James M. Graves, Sr. was a kind and gentle man, known for his big heart, for his incredible sense of humor and his unconditional love of family. He cared deeply for his family and showed it by providing faithfully for them and sharing much love and laughter. James lent his great sense of humor and compassion to everyone around...
Edward Boyer
Sep 25, 2009
BOYER, MR. EDWARD H. Muskegon Mr. Edward H. Boyer, age 70, died Friday, September 25, 2009. He was born in Niles, MI on September 21, 1939 to Harold & Cleo (Hartstein) Boyer. Mr. Boyer had been employed in Quality Control at Herman Miller for 10 years until retiring. He was a former member of the Muskegon Bicycle Club. SURVIVORS...
Lyle Stratton
Sep 24, 2009
Mr. Lyle G. Stratton, age 80, died Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was born in Sarasota, FL on February 2, 1929 to Leslie & Elsie (Clark) Stratton and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Georgia Albright on February 15, 1958. Mr. Stratton had been employed as a tool & die man at West Michigan...
