Hazel A. Mumby
Oct 26, 2008
Hazel A. Mumby, age 91, passed away on October 26, 2008. She was born on August 27, 1917 in Howard City to the late Charles and Alice (Fisk) Heminger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dort Mumby on December 17, 1981. Surviving are her three children, Beverly (Edward) Johnson, Robert (Ruth) Mumby, and Thomas (Jean) Mumby; 10...
Alta Rop
Oct 26, 2008
Alta Rop, a mother, grandmother, GG, sister, and friend passed away on October 26, 2008. Survived by family members and friends. Private family services were held.
Albert "Al" Joseph Durocher
Oct 26, 2008
Albert "Al" Joseph Durocher, age 89 of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at a local care facility. He was born in Marquette, Michigan on May 26, 1919 to Joseph and Anna (Gingras) Durocher. Mr. Durocher was a sales representative for Teledyne Corporation in Muskegon and after his retirement owned and operated the Fruitport Driving Range. He...
Jerome A. Willoughby
Oct 26, 2008
Jerome A. Willoughby, 67, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann, and one son, Jason Patrick. The service for Mr. Willoughby will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church where friends may meet the family one hour prior to...
Selma 'Sally' J. Weichner
Oct 25, 2008
Mrs. Selma 'Sally' J. Weichner, age 97, died Saturday, October 25, 2008. She was born in Fruitland Township, MI on April 21, 1911 to Alfred & Matilda (Swanson) Gustafson and married Emil Weichner on June 2, 1934. Mrs. Weichner had been employed as a Cashier at Hackley Union Bank & Trust for 44 years, until retiring in 1972. She...
Robert L. Forsythe
Oct 25, 2008
Robert L. Forsythe, age 89, passed away early Saturday morning, October 25, 2008, at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born October 28, 1918 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Lewis and Susie (Cawley) Forsythe. Bob graduated from Ann Arbor High School, The University of Michigan and The University of Michigan Law School in 1947. He served his Country...
Debora Mary Goosen
Oct 25, 2008
Ms. Debora Mary Goosen, age 52, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her home. She was born May 19, 1956 in Muskegon, to Ston and Regina (Kowalski) Goosen. Debora was a 1974 graduate of Muskegon High School and was a member of the Bible Baptist Temple in Muskegon. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Goosen of Houghton...
Rhonda Vandermeulen
Oct 25, 2008
Rhonda VanderMeulen had a way with animals, an unspoken bond so uncommon and admirable. She was a master horse trainer, often transforming the unruliest of animals into champions. Rhonda was the same way with the people around her, a calming, compassionate lady youd follow anywhere. Today the life she led and the example she set lives on in all...
Cheryl Ann Swinehart
Oct 24, 2008
Cheryl Ann Swinehart, age 54, passed away on October 24, 2008. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2008 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel, 3-5 p.m.
Gertrude L. Townsend
Oct 24, 2008
Gertrude L. Townsend was born on March 4, 1933 and passed away on October 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Julia M. Townsend. Gertrude is survived by her husband, Robert A.; daughter, Trudy A. Townsend; two sons, Robert M. (Gayle), and Gerald R.; a sister, Dorothy Carnes; two brothers, Carl (Linda) Quinn and Richard (Clara)...
Betty Cox
Oct 24, 2008
Mrs. Betty Jane Cox, age 76, died Friday, October 24, 2008. She was born in Flint, MI on December 18, 1931 to Alvin & Eula (Letsinger) Mattice & married George James Cox on June 12, 1951. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Michael (Janet) Cox of Okemos, MI, Lawrence (Barbara) Cox of Twin Lake; 2 daughters, Helen Cox of Grand Rapids, Catherine...
Ida Mae Dempsey
Oct 24, 2008
When something shining and beautiful is found underneath a seemingly rough exterior, it is often compared to a diamond, something so naturally brilliant found beneath a rugged surface. Ida Mae Dempsey was a diamond. She had a tender and loving heart, yet she was outwardly feisty and often opinionated. A hard worker, she would do anything for her family....
Marian B. Vedders
Oct 24, 2008
Ms. Marian B. Vedders, age 95, passed away Friday morning, October 24, 2008. She was born June 7, 1913 in Muskegon to Frederick and Mary (Buitenwerf) Vedders. Ms. Vedders worked for E.H. Sheldon for 35 years before retiring in 1978. She was a member of Fifth Reformed Church and the Reformed Church Women's Ministries. SURVIVORS include 2 nieces and...
Jewell Stacy Miller
Oct 24, 2008
Mr. Jewell Stacy Miller, age 90, passed away Friday, October 24, 2008 at a local care facility in Muskegon. He was born in Tiskilwa, IL on August 23, 1918 to Ray E. and Bertha M. (Sarver) Miller. Jewell had been employed as a printer at Shaw Walker for 39 years before his retirement in 1982. He attended Wolf Lake...
Martha "Martie" Vanderstelt
Oct 24, 2008
Mrs. Martha "Martie" VanderStelt, age 85, passed away early Friday morning, October 24, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born July 4, 1923 to Gerritt and Bertha (Beintum) TenBrink in Muskegon and was a life-long resident of this area. Martie had worked for Reith-Riley Contruction, was a former long-time member of East Muskegon Christian Reformed Church, and currently attended Hope...
Jerry D. Berg Ii
Oct 23, 2008
Mr. Jerry D. Berg II, age 40, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 23, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident. Jerry was born November 29, 1967 to Jerry D. Berg and Lorraine (Marvin) LeeBall in Grand Haven, and was a life-long resident of the W. Michigan area. He worked for D Building in Grand Rapids, and was a...
Joy Marie South
Oct 23, 2008
Joy Marie South, age 38, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Michael; three sons, Troy and his fiancee', Brandi Wolf, Max and Nathaniel; and a granddaughter, Avery. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel, 1783...
Anne Yeoman
Oct 23, 2008
Anne Yeoman, age 82, former teacher, passed away October 23, 2008. She is survived by her children: Roxie (Paul) Johnson, Sharon (Cal) Harr, Ed (Kerrie) Yeoman, and Linda Yeoman; 5 grandchildren; 2 great -grand-children; and other family members in Michigan. Viewing will be 4-8PM Monday, October 27 at Newcomer Funeral Home - East Chapel. Memorial services will be at...
Willard F. "Willie" Bishop
Oct 22, 2008
Mr. Willard F. "Willie" Bishop, age 86, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 22, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born November 10, 1921 to Jacob J. and Katherine (Broersema) Bishop in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Willard worked at Shaw-Walker for 36 years, retiring in 1981, and years ago worked on the Bishop Family Celery Flats. He was...
Ronald Edward Williams
Oct 22, 2008
For Ron Williams, every challenge became a triumph. Ron was a gifted, hardworking man, who succeeded at everything he ever did, through talent and tenacity, character and charisma. Ron was a proud veteran, successful businessman, sailor, and a loving husband, father and friend. Most of all, Ron was a man who never settled for second best, and taught us...