Sadie Larsen
May 4, 2008
We all face challenges in our lives, times of trial and trouble. Yet no matter what she faced, Sadie Larsen was simply unsinkable. She was a remarkable woman, a beautiful, buoyant lady who brightened the lives of everyone around her. Smiling Sadie she was called, for the broad grin she always wore. She was known for her smile, but...
Norma Agard
May 4, 2008
The greatest teachers are the ones who never stop learning, and for Norma Agard, life itself was a classroom, always filled with new knowledge. For 88 years, Norma was a curious and energetic student in this classroom of life. Through her words and her example, she passed on the many lessons that she had learned, to her children, her...
Preston James Vanderkooi
May 3, 2008
Mr. Preston James VanderKooi, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born November 15, 1960 in Grand Haven, MI to Leo and Carolyn (Barnhard) VanderKooi and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. Preston had operated Shoreline Restoration and had worked in the...
Virginia Stowe
May 3, 2008
Mrs. Virginia Stowe, age 83, passed away at her home Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born on November 28, 1924 to George and Matilda (Timm) Schreier in Chicago, IL. She had worked in the quality control department for Muskegon Piston Ring prior to her retirement in 1987. Mrs. Stowe had always loved spending time with her children and...
Pearl Mae Gillespie Turns
May 2, 2008
Mrs. Pearl Mae (Veach) Gillespie Turns, age 91, passed away Friday, May 02, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners-Sherman Campus. She was born April 19, 1917 in Allegan, MI to the late David and Martha Veach. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Gillespie; her 2nd husband, Raymond Turns; two daughters, Joyce Henry and...
Pearl Welscott
May 2, 2008
Pearl Welscott, age 88, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at her home. She was born March 19, 1920 to Edward and Nelle (Vanderlaan) Hesse in Muskegon and married Harold R. Welscott on June 24, 1941 in Muskegon. Harold preceded her in death on January 7, 2002. Pearl spent most of her adult life in Spring Lake and had...
Alline Stapleton
May 2, 2008
Alline Stapleton, age 65, passed away in her sleep on early Friday morning, May 2, 2008. She had been a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed competition and had been an active bowler, bingo and card player. Sheloved country music and was a great dancer who would "cut a rug" as often as...
Cheryl B. Franks Cain
May 2, 2008
Mrs. Cheryl B. Franks Cain, age 60, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. She was born June 26, 1947 in Muskegon to Bernard and Pearl (Stafford) Hurd and has lived in Muskegon all of her life. Mrs. Cain was a waitress at Doo Drop Inn for 19 years and was a daycare provider for 17 years....
Gertrude Carol Walhout
May 2, 2008
Mrs. Gertrude Carol Walhout, age 85, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, May 2, 2008. She was a life resident of Muskegon, born March 14, 1923 to Garrit & Jennie (Noordhof) DeYoung. Gertrude was a life member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church and had been a member of its choir and Mary-Martha Society. She was...
Edith "Edie" Schneider
May 1, 2008
Edith Ann Schneider was a devoted, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Her spirit, love and unending energy touched the lives of all who met her. She was a hard worker who used her talents to provide for her family and to honor God. Born July 16, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Harry Baker and Georgia (Brown)...
Betty K. Davis
May 1, 2008
Mrs. Betty K. Davis, age 92, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on November 10, 1915 In Cadillac, MI to Ralph and Gladys (Garver) Swanquist, and had resided in Muskegon since 1957. On May 11, 1940 she married Ralph Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis owned and operated, along with their family, the A &...
Jack L. Dykstra
May 1, 2008
Mr. Jack Louis Dykstra, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Grand Rapids from a brain hemorrhage. He was born in his favorite season, springtime, May 13, 1931 in Muskegon to the late Joseph and H. Fanny (Beddo) Dykstra, and had resided in the area all of his life. Jack graduated from Muskegon High School in...
Geneva A. Larabee
Apr 30, 2008
Mrs. Geneva A. Larabee, age 86, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008. She was born in Ludington, Michigan on August 13, 1921 to Clyde Alexander & Fay M. (Buntz) LeClaire and married Claire Larabee Jr. on July 14, 1952. Mrs. Larabee had been a homemaker and had attended the Eastwood Church of the Nazarene. SURVIVORS 3 sons, David (Nita) Larabee...
Harry Vandyke
Apr 30, 2008
A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11 AM Friday, May 2, 2008 at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue 231-726-5210
Phyllis Strasser
Apr 30, 2008
Mrs. Phyllis Strasser, age 86, passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born July 31, 1921 in Manistique, MI to Charles and Hilda Frans and has lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. Mrs. Strasser was a receptionist for Dr. Wells for over 10 years and had also worked for the Muskegon Public Schools...
Joseph L. Dallett-Ortega
Apr 29, 2008
Joseph L. Dallett-Ortega, age 4 days, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. He was born in Grand Rapids, on April 25, 2008 to Joseph Dallett & Susan Ortega. Joey fought hard and spent 4 wonderful days with his parents and family. SURVIVORS Father, Joseph Dallett; mother, Susan Ortega; brothers, Sebastian Ortega, Maleki Dallett; sisters, Ysabella Ortega, Luciana Ortega, Allison Dallett;...
Robert Driscoll
Apr 29, 2008
Robert Benjamin Driscoll was a loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted his heart and career to the care of others. He was a great family man, skilled teacher and attentive counselor. His family was his joy, his students were his inspiration, and his friends were his encouragement. Robert was born to Frank and Dorothy (Petersen) Driscoll on April...
Grace A. Kolasa
Apr 29, 2008
Grace Ann Kolasa was a woman devoted to her family and to God. She worked hard taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren in a loving and patient manner. Born March 15, 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts to Frank and Clara (Chadwick) Clark, Grace (known as Ann) was one of two children. Tragically, Frank died of T.B. before Grace...
Eva Gruszecki
Apr 28, 2008
Mrs. Eva Gruszecki, age 91, passed away Monday April 28, 2008 in Edwardsville, IL. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. Mrs. Gruszecki was born to John and Josephine Foltynewicz on January 9, 1917 in Oglesby, Illinois. Eva married the late Paul A. Gruszecki on February 8, 1948, and he preceded her in 1986. She was an inspector...
Irma Baasch
Apr 28, 2008
Irma Baasch loved to experience and appreciate the world around her. She did many things in her life, all of which shaped her into the wonderful person her family and friends loved dearly. The turn of the century decade, from 1900 to 1909, was one of transition and progress. The industrial age was in full swing and mass production...
