Kendrick Houston
Nov 20, 2008
Mr. Kendrick Houston, age 37, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Hackley Hospital Mercy Campus. He was a teacher at Muskegon Hts. Public School System. Service will be held Tuesday at Christ Temple Apostolic Church at 11:00am with Bishop Willie Burrel, Jr. officiating. Visitation begins Monday (today) at Toombs Chapel from 2:00 until 7:00pm. Interment: Mona View Cemetery....
Bruce Melrose
Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Bruce Melrose was a true Renaissance man - multi-talented, focused and willing to take risks. He learned about hard work as a young boy and grew to channel his energy in creative and productive ways. His professional demeanor earned him confidence and respect by others, yet he was also known for being a warm and generous man with...
Jayne Reames
Nov 19, 2008
Jayne Reames was a gifted and creative woman who loved quilting, painting china and making fashionable hats. Above all, though, she loved her family and friends. Underneath her quick sense of humor and cheerful outlook on life was a reservoir of strength, which those around her came to depend on. Always thinking of others before herself, Jayne was both...
Donald F. Town, Sr.
Nov 19, 2008
Mr. Donald F. Town, Sr., age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Donald was born in Muskegon, MI on November 13, 1938 to Samuel and Mary (Rahn) Town. He attended Carr School, and Muskegon High School, before going into the U.S. Army in January of 1957. He worked for Sanitary Dairy as a milkman, Michigan Plastic Products, as...
Arthur L. Chester
Nov 19, 2008
Mr. Arthur L. Chester, age 82, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was born in Hesperia, MI on September 19, 1926 to George & Helen (Golden) Chester. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII and married the former Jean Wieten on Jan. 22, 1948 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Chester had been employed as a Core Assembler...
Floyd E. Deforest
Nov 18, 2008
Mr. Floyd E. DeForest, age 79, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2008. He was born April 2, 1929 in Muskegon to Linford and Maude (Johnson) DeForest and had been a life resident of the area. Mr. DeForest was a 1947 graduate of Muskegon High School. He was employed by Meijer Inc. for 30 years prior to his retirement,...
Myrl Lockett
Nov 18, 2008
If there is one word to describe Myrl Lockett it would be passionate; she was passionate about the things she believed in and wasnt afraid to fight for the improvement of the causes she felt so strongly about. She worked hard all of her life, even when health issues could have slowed her down. Myrl was a loving and...
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...
