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;...
Susie Abdelkader
Mar 2, 2009
Susie Virginia Abdelkader was a Polish Catholic born in the coal mining region of West Virginia. She fell in love with a Palestinian Muslim, who happened to be working his way across the country. This unique pair married and raised three boys in a loving, caring home. Susie was strong and independent as well as being devoted to the...
John Hamilton
Feb 27, 2009
Mr. John S. Hamilton, age 75, died Friday, February 27, 2009. He was born in Odessa, TX on September 21, 1933 to Johnnie & Ressie (Owens) Hamilton. He had won a singing scholarship to college but chose to stay home to take care of his mother with cancer. John married the former Joyce Jackson on March 26, 1960. Mr....
Joyce Panici
Feb 26, 2009
In her lifetime, Joyce Marie Panici truly conveyed a woman of substance who was defined by the faith and love that surrounded her. She instilled in her family what was important, and will be thought of lovingly as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Most importantly, Joyce will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to family, who...
June Bagby
Feb 25, 2009
Mrs. June T. Bagby, age 89, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. She was born in Axtell, Kansas on June 7, 1919 to Del & Thelma Benson and married Robert F. Bagby on December 26, 1941. Mrs. Bagby had been employed as a Teacher at Reeths Puffer Schools for 30 years and was the principal at the Pennsylvania Road School....
Linda Shavalier
Feb 24, 2009
Miss Linda J. Shavalier, age 69, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009. She was born on May 2, 1939 to Axel & Helen (Fisher) Shavalier. Miss Shavalier had been employed by Goodwill. She will be greatly missed. SERVICE Services will not be held.
Carl Superko
Feb 23, 2009
Mr. Carl M. Superko, age 73, died Monday, February 23, 2009. He was born in Ishpeming, MI on August 1, 1935 to Carl & Ruth (Trebilcock) Superko. Mr. Superko had been employed as a Senior Analyist at Control Data Corp for 35 years until retiring in 1998. He was an avid reader and enjoyed working on the computer &...
Marion Krueger
Feb 23, 2009
Marion Louise Krueger grew up on a farm with a large family, married at a young age and raised a large family of her own. Through the simple things of life she discovered what was important: family, friends and faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born on July 22, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to...
Audrey Bylund Weikert
Feb 17, 2009
Mrs. Audrey J. Weikert, age 82, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 27, 1926 to William & Mary (Boozer) Braun and married Rudolph Bylund in June of 1946. After Rudolph's passing, she married Harold Weikert in August, 2000. Mrs. Weikert had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at Mona Shores Public Schools...
Gertrude Koats
Feb 16, 2009
Mrs. Gertrude D. Koats, age 99, died Monday, February 16, 2009. She was born in Boyne City, MI on June 27, 1909 to Joseph & Bertha (Turner) Charon and married Frank J. Koats in June of 1929. Mrs. Koats had been employed at Gardner Denver for 24 years until retiring in 1996. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and reading but...
Marilyn Bordeaux
Feb 12, 2009
Lifes most precious gifts are the ones you love and Marilyn Bordeaux enjoyed, cherished and celebrated every moment she spent in the company of her beloved family. An endless source of love, Marilyn looked for ways to give to others, always thinking of their needs before her own. Her great sense of humor and easy manner won her many...
Lois Hannum
Feb 11, 2009
To Lois Hannum there was no greater calling than that of being a mother and no greater feeling than the love of her family. Lois was a woman of faith who viewed each day as a precious gift and she colored the world with her warm and compassionate personality each and every day. Lois had a genuine servants heart...
Constantine "Gus" Drelles
Feb 11, 2009
Whether he was valiantly serving his country, visiting with the customers in his restaurant, or traveling with his wife, Constantine Gus Drelles consistently carried himself with honor, integrity, and compassion. He embraced each day he was given and brought light and life to those around him with his contagious joy and zest for life. It was no secret that...
Joan "Pat" Mcnally
Feb 10, 2009
Joan Riley "Pat" McNally, 79, died on February 10. Mrs. McNally was raised in Chicago, the sixth of nine children in a close-knit Irish-American family. She put herself through the Chicago Teacher's College, graduating with a B.Ed. in 1951. She taught elementary school physical education until 1952, when she married her sweetheart, William F. McNally, an ensign in the...
