Elva M. Smith
Nov 18, 2008
Elva M. Smith, age 89, passed away November 18, 2008. She is survived by her loving children, Richard (Christine) Baatz, Orren (Debbie) Baatz, John Baatz, and Bonnie Duell. She is also survived by her beloved 13 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on November 28th, at 1:00pm at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Friends...
Henry Cornelius . Rademaker Sr.
Nov 18, 2008
RADEMAKER SR., MR. HENRY 'HANK' CORNELIUS Grand Haven Mr. Henry 'Hank' C. Rademaker Sr., age 61, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008. He was born in Zeeland, MI on December 17, 1946 to Hendrick & Lois (Prys) Rademaker and married the former Carol E. Carrier on January 15, 1966. Mr. Rademaker had been employed as a Machinist at ITW Draw...
Baby Kevin Alan Knoll
Nov 17, 2008
Infant Kevin Alan Knoll, 1 year old, passed away Tuesday morning at his home after fighting so bravely from complications at birth. He was born in Muskegon on November 1, 2007 to Daryl Knoll and Samantha Weiss. Kevin will be remembered for his constant chattering, his love of car rides, and his way of lighting up a room with...
Ann Fitzpatrick
Nov 17, 2008
Mrs. Ann Fitzpatrick, age 93, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born January 15, 1915 in Muskegon to John and Elizabeth (Czvitkovics) Jandris. Ann married Francis Thomas Fitzpatrick. Francis preceded her in death on December 25, 1967. She was employed as a clerk at Coles Bakery for 32 years, retiring in...
Patricia Fairbanks
Nov 16, 2008
Some people go through life simply living, never really touching the hearts of others. Patricia Fairbanks was not this sort of woman; her life touched the hearts and lives of people of all ages, all over the world, over the span of her entire lifetime. Patricia was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend who brightened the lives of...
Ardith Jean Potter
Nov 15, 2008
Mrs. Ardith (Ardy) Jean Potter, age 65, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008, at a local hospital. Ardy was born May 22, 1943 to Arthur and Angie (Schutter) Werner in Muskegon. Ardy was a life long resident of the area, graduating from Muskegon High School in 1961. On March 30, 1962, she married Loel Oscar Potter in Muskegon. She...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Harley
Nov 14, 2008
Jacqueline Ann Harley passed away on November 14, 2008. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Earl C. Harley; two children, Sonny and Kim; two grandchildren, Leigha and Nichol; and a sister, Judith Griffes. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Poppen Hospice Residence....
Wilma Morrison
Nov 14, 2008
Mrs. Wilma Morrison, age 88, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Heartwood Lodge in Ottawa County. She was born April 12, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa to Cornelious and Bessie (Ervink) Steenhoven, and resided most of her life in the area. Mrs. Morrison enjoyed staying busy with her family, traveling and playing cards. On August 23, 1939 she...
Richard "Dick" Faulkner
Nov 14, 2008
Mr. Richard "Dick" Faulkner, age 67, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick was born February 10, 1941 in Springfield, OH to Kite and Florence (Dillon) Faulkner. Dick founded and owned with his wife Nancy, Advanced Management Systems for many years, he was a licensed securities broker for Morgan Stanley...
Pauline "Polly" Gurden
Nov 13, 2008
Mrs. Pauline "Polly" Gurden, 79, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was born in Richland, Texas to Byron and Belle Holloway on January 31, 1930. During World War II, she met her beloved, Leston, and they were married in Donna, Texas. After moving to Michigan they raised their five...
Shirley Gibson Ellis
Nov 13, 2008
Shirley Gibson Ellis, age 91, died on November 13, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She is the mother of Toni Gibson (Carl) Caughey; grandmother of Tom (Marcie) Caughey of Okemos; great-grandmother of Brent and Katie. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and private family services will be held.
Patricia Chauvez
Nov 13, 2008
Patricia Chauvez was a woman who everyone seemed to know, a friend to a great diverse group of people. They knew her for her fun loving spirit, her love for others, and her opinions regarding things she felt strongly about. She was an elegant, beautiful woman who always dressed to the hilt, and was a woman of faith who...
Peggy Jean Pollard Piggue
Nov 13, 2008
Mrs. Peggy Jean Pollard Piggue, age 66, passed Thursday at her residence. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. She is survived by her 2 sons, Terrence (Lillie) Piggue and Billy (Cassetta) Piggue; 4 daughters, Kathy (Matthew) Anderson, Donna (Daniel) Cooper, Myrtis (Rodrick) Gray and Tameka Piggue; 3 brothers, William (Gwen) Pollard, Bobby Ray (Barbara) Pollard and Terry Pollard....
Beatrice O. Mummert
Nov 12, 2008
Mrs. Beatrice O. (Midkiff) Mummert, age 94, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 3, 1914 to Arthur & Lillian Britton & married Marvin Midkiff in 1931 & he passed away in 1978. She married Harold C. Mummert in 1983. Mrs. Mummert had been a homemaker. She was a member of Kingdom...
Sally Ann Broersma
Nov 11, 2008
Mrs. Sally A. (Baars) Broersma, age 73, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 28, 1935 to Burl & Anna (Westerman) Beardsley and married Kenneth Baars and then Gerald Broersma after Kenneth's passing. Mrs. Broersma had been a Dental Assistant for Dr. Ferris Laraway and a Co-Owner of MarSals Children's Clothing Store in...
Alan Piatt
Nov 11, 2008
Alan J. Piatt was a man who loved his country, loved others, and loved his Lord, but most of all he loved his family. He was a hard working, intelligent brother, husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of so many, in very different ways. The decade of the 1910s was a time of great change in our...
Charles Clover
Nov 10, 2008
Charles F. Clover had an adventurous spirit and loved life to its fullest. He traveled far and wide and had a love for good drinks and good times. He was loved and respected by all who knew and loved him and will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind. Charles Clover was born in Muskegon, MI, on April...
Charles Roudebush
Nov 10, 2008
Charles Roudebush, age 94, passed away November 10, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian B. "The Hat Lady". Charles retired from CWC. A memorial visitation will be held at Ever Rest Funeral Home & Chapel on Wednesday, November 12 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Interment will take place next to his wife, at Mona View Cemetery. In...
Charles F. Clover
Nov 10, 2008
Mr. Charles F. Clover, age 82, died Monday, November 10, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 19, 1926 to Harvey & Sue (Frederick) Clover and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Charles married the former Jane C. Wyant on August 11, 1951. Mr. Clover had been the Owner of Yankee Peddler for over...