Irma Koone
Mar 20, 2009
Mrs. Irma L. Koone, age 81, died Friday, March 20, 2009. She was born in Jamestown, NY on November 25, 1927 to Earl & Evelyn (Johnson) Briggs and married Howard Koone on April 3, 1953. Mrs. Koone had been a homemaker and a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. She was a member of the VFW Post #446 Auxillary,...
Dillon Salis
Mar 19, 2009
Master Dillon Jordan Wayne Salis, came into and departed this world on Thursday, March 19, 2009 in Muskegon, MI. SURVIVORS His loving parents, Diamonique L. Hilliard & William Anthony D. Salis, Sr.; 3 brothers, DeFontae A. Hilliard, William Anthony D. Salis, Jr., Anthony Brooks; sister, Amiyah Brooks; maternal grandparents, Waneva Earlinda (Padraic) Cheatum; maternal great grandmother, Peggy Watkins; paternal...
Paula Olthof
Mar 19, 2009
There are many women that are blessed enough to be called mother, but there are few that immerse themselves into their role, pouring themselves into nurturing and providing their unconditional love for their children. Paula Elaine Olthof was one of these extraordinary women and completely devoted mothers who consistently set aside her own needs to tend to the needs...
Irene Woodrum
Mar 19, 2009
There are some people who live their lives just going through the motions, their days seeming to fade into the background of the landscape of life. Then there are those who seem to bring harmony to the everyday melody of life, their footprints never washing away with the ebbing tide. Mamie Irene Woodrum was a remarkable woman with a...
Helen Rogalla
Mar 18, 2009
Mrs. Helen K. Rogalla, age 92, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 9, 1916 to Cornelius & Henrietta (Vanderstelt) Dykema and married Max Rogalla on July 27, 1938. Mrs. Rogalla had been employed as a Bakery Clerk at Braak's Bakery for 19 years until retiring. She enjoyed knitting, cooking, and baking. She...
Margaret Stuit
Mar 17, 2009
Mrs. Margaret V. Stuit, age 90, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, March 17, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 30, 1918 to Walter & Agnes (Olsen) Etterman. Margaret married Fred Thompson on January 2, 1940 and together they had 3 children. After Fred's passing she met and married John W. Stuit on September 2,...
Betty Stubblefield
Mar 16, 2009
Mrs. Betty I. Stubblefield, age 90, died Monday, March 16, 2009. She was born in Lakeville, Indiana on June 14, 1918 to Hollis & Mabel (Moon) Mattix and married Jay Stubblefield in January 1942. Mrs. Stubblefield had been employed as a Bank Teller at Gary National Bank (later became Gainer National Bank) until retiring. She will be greatly missed....
Rosalie Meyer
Mar 16, 2009
Rosalie Ann Johnson Meyer was a creative force, a nurturing mother, a devoted friend. She enjoyed making art of every kind: watercolor painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry-making, sewing, fabric collage. She left her indelible Rosalie stamp on everything she touched, in her home and in her church. She also loved to cook, write, sing, play the piano--and she could...
Joseph Rakovits
Mar 12, 2009
Mr. Joseph D. Rakovits, age 48, died Thursday, March 12, 2009. He was born in El Paso, TX on May 13, 1960 to Michael & Delores (Sutter) Rakovits. Mr. Rakovits had been a self-employed carpenter who enjoyed fishing, riding bikes, the outdoors & animals. SURVIVORS Brother, Michael (Vicky) Rakovits of Twin Lake; sisters, Lauri (Michael) Arthur of Muskegon, Janette...
Sharon Van Epps
Mar 10, 2009
Mrs. Sharon E. Van Epps, age 68, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009. She was born in Alma, MI on June 18, 1940 to Norman & Florence (Saxton) Bradley and married John Van Epps on July 1, 1967. Mrs. Van Epps had been employed as a Secretary at Orchard View Public Schools. She was actively involved in Relay for Life,...
Vivian Rademaker
Mar 9, 2009
Mrs. Vivian L. Rademaker, age 77, died Monday, March 9, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 13, 1931 to Merlin & Grace (Klemp) Herlein and married Richard Rademaker on September 5, 1951. Mrs. Rademaker had been employed as a Executive Secretary at Steele Jr. High, Muskegon Public Schools for 30 years until retiring; also she worked...
John Walker
Mar 9, 2009
John Walker was a man with a strong sense of duty. He found his place in the Navy and held a very close relationship with his father. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family, especially his father and his children. Born on March 10, 1961 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Charles and Louise...
Zona Bailey
Mar 9, 2009
Zona Jane Bailey was a registered nurse who used her skills to help others. She was also a master gardener, winning awards for her glorious flower gardens. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who supported her family in all their endeavors, most recently her husband, when he became Mayor of Norton Shores. She was an active woman...
Ruth Hieftje
Mar 8, 2009
Ruth Hieftje was a woman of true character, with a love for teaching and spreading the gospel of the Lord, a love only exceeded by the passion she held for her family that she held so dear to her heart. The Roaring Twenties was a fantastic period in our nations history, when the sounds of progress could be heard...
Elaine Auble
Mar 8, 2009
Mrs. Elaine J. Auble, age 81, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 5, 1927 to Oliver & Hilda (Vold) Spaulding and married Alva Auble on March 25, 1950. Mrs. Auble had been employed as an Assembly Worker at Michigan Plastics & Grand Haven Plastics until retiring in 1986. She enjoyed crocheting, reading,...
Beverly Mayes
Mar 6, 2009
Times spent enjoying life and the love of family were of the greatest importance to Bev Mayes. She was a woman of character who found joy in living. She will be remembered not only for her feisty ways, but her loving warmth that was shown in the things she was passionate about. She will be fondly remembered and deeply...
Claude Karel
Mar 6, 2009
Claude Cornelius Karel was a life-long Christian, talented organ player, and owner and operator of a hardware and toy store. He also was an avid hockey fan who was the public announcer for Walker Arena hockey games, becoming friends with professional hockey players and owners. Most importantly, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who lived his life...
George Goulet
Mar 4, 2009
Mr. George L. Goulet, age 69, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born in Irons, MI on September 9, 1939 to Joseph & Violetta (Walls) Goulet. Mr. Goulet had been employed as a Welder at Melching Inc. until retiring. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting & flying remote airplanes & helicopters. SURVIVORS Wife, Sara; children, Vicki (Ron Meirs) Jenkins...
Norma J. Meszynski
Mar 4, 2009
Norma Meszynski was a devoted wife and mother, who, through her commitment to her family, redefined the concept of unconditional love. She had the kindest, most caring heart, and everyone who spent time with her felt the warmth of her presence. Though the Great Depression hit many families hard during the 1930s, Gust and Winifred (Adams) Oslund of Twin...
Grace Bosma
Mar 3, 2009
Mrs. Grace A. Bosma, age 84, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 2, 1924 to Bert & Goldie (Carpenter) VanDyke and married Herman 'Hump' Bosma. Mrs. Bosma had been a Homemaker who enjoyed golf, gardening, and ceramics. SURVIVORS Sons, Hank (Ellie) of Muskegon, Mike (Robin) of Rochester, Richard (Deb) of Fruitport;...