Gloria Davis
Jun 25, 2009
Ms. Gloria F. Davis, age 55, died Thursday, June 25, 2009. She was born in Hixson, TN on July 12, 1953 to Homer & Bessie (Vandergriff) Fairbanks. Ms. Davis had been employed as a Laborer at Harbor Industries for 23 years. She was a loving mother who enjoyed her boys, animals & reading. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS...
Patricia Fredenberg
Jun 24, 2009
Patricia Fredenberg was often likened to the morning sun by her friends as she was always happy and had a smile on her face. She loved the great outdoors and had excellent culinary skills and enjoyed sharing her scrumptious recipes with those in her life. Patricia found peace and fulfillment when gathered around the campfire and she also enjoyed...
Aurilla M. "Rill" Farmer
Jun 23, 2009
Mrs. Aurilla M. "Rill" Farmer, age 71, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 29, 1937 and married Dr. John Farmer on November 28, 1958. Mrs. Farmer had been a Homemaker who enjoyed a lifetime of community volunteering. She was a longtime active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Muskegon Country Club....
Genevieve Greinke
Jun 19, 2009
Ms. Genevieve M. Greinke, age 92, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009 at Heartland Health Care Knollview after a lengthy illness. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 7, 1916 to Henry & Leta (York) DeWitt. Ms. Greinke had been employed at Muskegon Piston Ring for 50 years until retiring. SURVIVORS Sister, Hazel DeMarr; brother, John (Mary)...
Aaron Samuel Sr.
Jun 18, 2009
Mr. Aaron Samuel, age 71, died Thursday, June 18, 2009. He was born in Greensburg, AL on January 30, 1938 to James & Carrie (Pelt) Samuel. Mr. Samuel had been employed as a Foreman & Inspector at Borg Warner in IL for 38 years until retiring. He was a kind soul who enjoyed horse racing, playing cards & family...
Ronald Kanaar
Jun 15, 2009
Ronald A. Kanaar was a loving husband, caring father and grandfather, whose great successes in life were visible in the people he inspired. He was kind, accepting, and at all times positive. His generosity of heart and hand made life beautiful for those around him. Ronald was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Bert and Eva (Magnuson) Kanaar on May...
James Lavas
Jun 15, 2009
James Lavas was an energetic man who was all about hockey and was known for his heart of gold. He was no stranger to adversity and was thankful to be surrounded by his loving and encouraging family throughout the peaks and valleys of his life's journey. Jimmy was a bit mischievous from a young age and his fun-loving spirit...
Sadie Vangennep
Jun 14, 2009
Sadie VanGennep was one of those special people who appreciated the many things that make life so valuable family, friends and faith. A devoted, wife, mother and grandmother, Sadie lived in harmony with her beliefs and ideals, knowing that nothing was more important than the love of family. In 1917, life in the United States was very different from...
Mary Hessel
Jun 13, 2009
Mary E. (Lasser) Hessel, age 95, passed away at her home in Muskegon on Saturday, June 13, 2009. She was born on October 29, 1913 in Elgin, IL to William Boise & Anna Elizabeth (Ryan) Holton. In 1920 her family, including 2 younger sisters, Gertrude & Dorothy, moved to Sacramento, CA. Her mother unexpectedly died in 1922 and Mary...
Ronald Earl Hauxwell
Jun 9, 2009
Life is often measured in the number of years lived, but for Ron Hauxwell, the life that he lived is what mattered most. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, family member, friend, and teacher, Ron leaves behind those that he treasured above all else, his family. He loved deeply, gave quietly, and experienced life richly. He will be sadly missed...
Lawrence Falbe
Jun 9, 2009
Lawrence Falbe was full of life and love for those around him each and every day. He knew how to put in a hard days work, yet he knew how to balance his work with having fun too. Larry was a man of great strength, integrity, and faith who embraced each challenge that came his way, using it as...
Nancy Squires
Jun 8, 2009
Nancy Squires was a passionate, caring, determined woman who lived her life by being an example of a loving mother, doting grandmother and loyal friend. She was a constant in the lives of those that knew and loved her, very dependable and devoted. In her, her children found not only a wonderful mother, but also a friend. 1944 was...
Dorsaye. "Butch" Phipps, Jr.
Jun 8, 2009
At the age of 65, Dorsay E. Butch Phipps, Jr. left this life in the company of good friends, doing what he loved to do best. He leaves a loving family and grateful friends who remember his warm and tender heart with memories of a man who gave his all. Always there for his children, Butch will be truly...
Ida Vandermolen
Jun 7, 2009
Her smile, generosity and love of family are only some of the traits that Ida VanderMolen will be remembered for. She was an endless source of love for her family and friends, and nothing pleased her more than to sit around a bonfire, talking with her loved ones. Ida cherished them with all her heart, caring for them in...
Carol Martin
Jun 6, 2009
Ms. Carol A. Martin, age 71, died Saturday, June 6, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 8, 1938 to Clarence & Clara (Ribbink) Martin. Ms. Martin had been employed as a Kindergarten Teacher at Spring Lake Schools - Jeffers Elementary for 33 years until retiring in 1993. She was a member of First Congregational Church, the...
Joyce Fishel
Jun 6, 2009
Mrs. Joyce A. Fishel, age 79, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 6, 2009. Mrs. Fishel was born on December 22, 1929 in Mason County, Custer Township to Harry and Sadie (McKee) McClellan and married Emanuel "Manny" Fishel on December 27, 1947 in Riverton Township. SURVIVORS Husband, Emanuel "Manny"; 4 sons, Bob (Rhonda) Fishel of Okemos,...
Basil Mcnaughton
Jun 4, 2009
Mr. Basil R. McNaughton, age 95, died Thursday, June 4, 2009. He was born on August 22, 1913 in Campbell, MI to George & Lura (Stadel) McNaughton and married the former Helen Hubbard on October 11, 1933. For the last 25 years of his working life, he was employed by the Oldsmobile Corporation in Lansing, from which he retired....
Louis T. Wirtz
Jun 4, 2009
Louis Wirtz was an extraordinary man whose life spanned many decades. Louis military experience provided him with an arsenal of animated stories, which he loved to share with others. He was a man of great character and integrity who enjoyed a colorful palette of interests and a rich tapestry of milestones and achievements. At the end of the day,...
Gail S. Oom
Jun 4, 2009
Gail Oom was destined to make her mark in the hearts of her cherished family and friends. She was kind, gracious and full of hope, firmly devoted to both her family and her faith. Gail was content to live in the moment, appreciating the family, friends and events that brought her life incredible joy. The 1950s marked a quieter,...
Harold J. Workman Sr.
Jun 2, 2009
It is difficult to summarize the life of a man whose touch was so far-reaching, whose heart was so compassionate and tender, and whose life was such a rich tapestry of achievements and milestones. Harold Workman was an extraordinary man who profoundly affected the community in which he lived, but what was of the greatest significance to Harold, was...
