Barbara Jimerson Morrall
Feb 10, 2009
Barbara Jimerson Morrall was a very special lady - devoted to her family and her faith. She was a strong-willed and loving mother and grandmother, who gave selflessly to enrich the lives of her loved ones. Barbara was a constant in the lives of those who knew her, very dependable and loyal, and her years of dedication afforded her...
Betty Ribesky-Johnson
Feb 9, 2009
Betty Ribesky Johnson treasured every moment, especially those spent in the company of her family and friends. They were the people who she taught, the people who she learned from, and above all else, the people who brought her life immeasurable joy. Though the Great Depression hit many families hard during the 1930s, Bud and Florence (Meyer) Cashbaugh of...
Margaret Babinec
Feb 9, 2009
Mrs. Margaret F. Babinec, age 81, died Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on May 20, 1927 to Norman & Margaret (Fergus) Mosser and married Sam Babinec on May 8, 1959. Mrs. Babinec had been employed as a Keypunch Operator at Clarke Floor Machine. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church & enjoyed...
Dorreen Riddle
Feb 9, 2009
There are some people who live their lives just going through the motions, their lives seeming to fade into the everyday tapestry of live. Then there are those who live their lives with vibrancy and zest, coloring the world with the multi-faceted layers of their personality, just by being who they are each and every day. Dorreen Riddle was...
Lorene F. Beighley
Feb 7, 2009
Whether she was playing a tune on the piano, traveling with her family, or remodeling a house, Lorene Beighley did them all with vibrancy and compassion, embracing both her Lord and her family. She viewed each day as a special gift to cherish and she often set aside her own needs to tend to the needs of others, her...
Robert "Bob" Vanderstelt
Feb 7, 2009
Robert VanDerStelt, known as Bob to his family and friends, was a multi-talented man. With an IQ of 162, where 150 is considered a genius, Bob was more than just a scholar. Blessed with an incredible musical talent, he shared his love of life and rock and roll music with the world as a touring musician. 1945 was a...
Frank Kinsley
Feb 6, 2009
Mr. Frank J. Kinsley, age 71, died Friday, February 6, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 3, 1937 to Les & Vivian (Heuser) Kinsley and served his country in the US Army. Mr. Kinsley had been Owner of Kinsley Enterprises Corp. for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of Seaway Gun Club who enjoyed cooking,...
Jon Roelofs
Feb 5, 2009
Jon Roelofs was a man of great strength and character who faced his challenges head on, his determination an important component to the man that his family and friends knew and loved. He viewed each day he was given as a precious gem to be treasured and lived his life with zest and vibrancy. Jon cherished his faith and...
Vivian Duke
Jan 31, 2009
Vivian Duke was an enchanting and talented woman who vibrantly lived her life and like a ray of light, could brighten even the darkest of rooms with her compassionate and fun loving personality. Vivian cherished each day she was given whether she was singing for a television show, camping with her husband, or caring for her beloved dog Nicki....
Raymond Kenjesky
Jan 31, 2009
Raymond Kenjesky was a soft-spoken man with a big heart. He was not someone consumed by material gains in life, but by the satisfaction of putting his family and friends first and doing the best job he could with whatever task was at hand. The first years of the 1940s marked a tumultuous decade for America, as well as...
Iona Mctaggart
Jan 30, 2009
Whether she was baking loaves of bread, crocheting afghans for loved ones, or exploring foreign lands, Iona McTaggart did everything with compassion and generosity, cherishing above all else the two things she held most dear, her faith and her family. Onie (as she was known by friends and family) had a tremendous zest for life and she often set...
Alice Hagen
Jan 29, 2009
HAGEN, MRS. ALICE H. Grand Prairie, Texas Mrs. Alice H. Hagen, age 88, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 in Texas. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 13, 1920 to Carl & Ane (Pederson) Jensen and married Maxwell Hagen on June 24, 1940. Mrs. Hagen had been the President Aldama Industries until retiring in 1990. She was a...
Ruth Workman
Jan 28, 2009
Ruth Workman was a beloved wife, devoted mother, caring grandmother, cherished friend and committed follower of Christ. Her love was boundless and her joy sincere as she opened her heart and home to all around her. She was strong and proud, hard working and meticulous, honest and faithful. Whether tending to her family, church or community, Ruth invested herself...
Michelle Courter
Jan 28, 2009
Michelle Lynn Courter was in two simple words, a woman of noble character. She gave of herself freely and lovingly. Her life was a true example as she lived each day with a joyful and faithful heart. Michelle was a loving wife and mother, whose memory will be treasured by those who knew and loved her. The 1970s were...
Ingeborg Slade
Jan 28, 2009
Ingeborg Slade was a vivacious woman who continuously carried herself with integrity and compassion, embracing those she held most dear, her family. She was a woman of great strength who persevered through the various trials in her life, considering each day a gift to be treasured. Ingeborg considered herself blessed to be married to the love of her life...
Donald Martens
Jan 27, 2009
Donald Kenneth Martens passed away in his home on January 27th surrounded by his family. Born July 4, 1923 in Muskegon, he was the son of Frank and Alice (Anderson) Martens. Don graduated from Muskegon High and GMI (Kettering University) as a Manufacturing Engineer. He was an Ensign in the Navy and served as a torpedo bomber pilot in...
Catherine Bevins
Jan 24, 2009
Mrs. Catherine Rose (Micko) Bevins died on Saturday, January 24, 2009. She was born in Muskegon Michigan to John & Elizabeth (Pego) Micko and married the late Samuel Bevins on November 5, 1977. Catherine was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. SURVIVORS Daughter Cassie Gladden of North Carolina; Sisters: Violet...
Richard M. Hill
Jan 24, 2009
Mr. Richard M. Hill, age 84, died Saturday, January 24, 2009. He was born in Grand Haven on October 9, 1924 to Paul & Pearl (Klemke) Hill and married the former Mabel Hartman on June 28, 1946. Mr. Hill had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He had been employed as a Lineman at Consumers...
Barbara Johnson
Jan 23, 2009
Barbara Johnson was a blessing to those around her not only through her beautiful singing voice, but her kind and compassionate heart as well. Whether she was playing bridge, swinging a golf club, or relaxing on the deck of a cruise ship, Barbara did them all with vibrancy, treasuring each day that she was given as a gift to...
Janis Hamill
Jan 23, 2009
Janis Marie Hamill was an energetic and loving woman. She was proud of her children and the values she had instilled. She was a creative baker who made amazing cakes, cookies and cupcakes. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother, whose favorite place in the world, was home. Born on June 8, 1957 in Muskegon, Michigan to Donald...
