William John "Jack" Clement, Sr.
Jul 6, 2006
William "Jack" Clement was a man of honor and integrity. The transcript of his 90 years is a long and winding one, full of character, spirit and life. But it is the moments between the lines that defined Jack the most, moments serving his country, his community and his family. Born right in the middle of the "Roaring Twenties",...
Arlene M. Bates
Jul 6, 2006
BATES, MRS. ARLENE M. Norton Shores Mrs. Arlene M. Bates, age 87, died Thursday, July 6, 2006. She was born October 9, 1918 in Cartersiding, MI to Oscar & Alice (Eddy) Snyder & married Jason Lorenzo Bates in 1951, in Muskegon. He preceded her in death in 1997. Arlene enjoyed crossword puzzles & drawing. She devoted her life to...
Mrs. Christine Server
Jul 4, 2006
SERVER, MRS. CHRISTINE Egelston Twp. Mrs. Christine Server, age 87, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 21, 1918 to Paul & Mary (Gregski) Kitchka and married Lyle W. Server. SURVIVORS 3 sons, William T. (Shirley Raye) Server of El Paso, TX, James S. Server of Roosevelt Park, Lyle R. (Kazue) Server of...
Rex A. Larabee
Jul 3, 2006
Rex Larabee did not take his responsibility as a husband and father lightly. He was determined to provide well for Annabelle and his children, Judy, Kathy, Randy, Harry and Denny. Through his dedication to his family, Rex taught them healthy work ethics, the value of a hard day's work and how to save for a rainy day. Most important,...
Mildred Agnes Bishop
Jul 2, 2006
BISHOP, MRS. MILDRED AGNES Muskegon Mrs. Mildred A. Bishop, age 76, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 13, 1929 to Francis & Zelta (Brooks) Buckner and married Everett W. Bishop on September 3, 1948. She was a member of McGraft Congregational Church and liked to crochet, collect angels and loved her family...
Amelia "Mel" Eva Kinney
Jul 1, 2006
KINNEY, MRS. AMELIA "MEL" E. Muskegon (formerly of Iron River, MI) Amelia "Mel" Eva Kinney, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, July 1, 2006 at McCauley Care Facility in Muskegon, Michigan, following a short illness. Mrs., Kinney was born December 25, 1916 in Lackawanna, New York, the second of four children born to Adam and Mary (Harbor) Scaritski (Skrczycki) after...
Bronson,, Douglas Sr.
Jul 1, 2006
BRONSON, MR. DOUGLAS S., SR. Grand Haven Mr. Douglas S. Bronson, Sr. age 81, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday July 1, 2006. He was born April 4, 1925 in Holland, MI to Charles & Anna (Wierda) Bronson & married Evelyn Franks April 11, 1942 in Harlan, MI. Douglas was retired from Michigan Plastics & was a...
Carol Parks
Jun 30, 2006
MRS. CAROL PARKS Muskegon Mrs. Carol L. Parks, age 69, died Friday, June 30, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 11, 1936 and married Robert K. Parks on September 24, 1966. SURVIVORS 1 son, Clyde (Jean) Parks of Muskegon; 1 daughter, Mary Pleming of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Megan Parks, Kaily Parks, Bobby Pleming, Brian Pleming &...
Mrs. Bertha R. Krisatis
Jun 29, 2006
KRISATIS, MRS. BERTHA R. Fruitport Mrs. Bertha R. Krisatis, age 81, died Thursday, June 29, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 18, 1925. SURVIVORS 10 children; 30 grandchildren; & several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, 1 granddaughter & 1 great-grandson. SERVICE There will be no visitation or services....
Kevin J. Whelpley
Jun 29, 2006
Kevin Whelpley was a tough man, who often lived a tough life, yet overcame every obstacle that stood in his way, through determination, and an amazing self-reliance that inspired so many others. He was a devoted husband, a proud, loving father, and a friend to many, yet it is his example that we remember most about Kevin today. Kevin's...
Bessie Kissel
Jun 28, 2006
KISSEL, MRS. BESSIE Muskegon Bessie died in Muskegon, Michigan June 28, 2006. She was born March 28, 1917 in Manhattan and lived for 76 years in the Bronx, NY. SURVIVORS She is survived by her son Frank (Patricia) Kissel, daughter Arline (Thomas) Wright; six grandchildren, Frank (Dori) Kissel, William (Marta) Kissel, Peter Kissel, Kristen (the late Jerry) Corrallo, Anissa...
Harvey Gustave Anderson
Jun 24, 2006
ANDERSON, MR. HARVEY GUSTAVE Norton Shores Mr. Harvey Gustave Anderson, age 75, died Saturday, June 24, 2006. He was born in Muskegon on June 26, 1930 to Harvey & Evelyn (Coleman) Anderson. Mr. Anderson married Joy Schafer in 1952 who preceded him in death in 1989. He later married the former Geraldine Seyferth. Mr. Anderson had served his country...
Charles "Chuck" Parrish
Jun 24, 2006
Parrish, Mr. Charles "Chuck" Twin Lake Mr. Charles "Chuck" Parrish, age 66, died Saturday, June 24, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 2, 1939 to George & Mamie (Reed) Parrish. Charles was a graduate of North Muskegon High School and attended Muskegon Community College for 2 years. He served his country in both the Navy and...
Doris "Dodie" Mitchell
Jun 23, 2006
Doris Camille Mitchell was known to the world as "Dodie." It would be hard not to love a woman like her. She was beautiful. She didn't have a selfish bone in her body. She genuinely had faith in the goodness of others and she wouldn't give up on anyone. The year was 1939 and Gone With the Wind and...
Scott "Perkins" Berg
Jun 21, 2006
Scott Alan Berg was a vigorous man who thrived on family, friendships, and the expanse of all outdoors. Scott was born in a decade of radical change in America. Despite the Vietnam War, protests on college campuses, and the assassination of key political leaders, the United States made gains in the civil rights movement, with opportunities for women, and...
Irene Waalkes Schultz
Jun 20, 2006
SCHULTZ, MRS. IRENE WAALKES Norton Shores Mrs. Irene W. Schultz, age, 85, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 3, 1921 to Bert & Henrietta (Stoppels) Waalkes. Irene was a 1939 graduate of Muskegon High School & a 1941 graduate of Baker College. She married Ronald R. Schultz on May 10, 1947. Mrs....
Albert J. Danielson
Jun 20, 2006
DANIELSON, MR. ALBERT J. Roosevelt Park Albert J. Danielson went home to his Heavenly Father June 20, 2006, one day before his 83rd birthday. He was born to Rudolph & Elizabeth (Leeuw) Danielson on June 21, 1923 in Muskegon. He married Elaine Brandt-Bartels on October 5, 1968. Al had been employed at Shaw Walker Co. for 38 years until...
Barbara Vanderlaan
Jun 15, 2006
Barb Vanderlaan was a compassionate woman who always thought of the needs of others before considering her own. Each day she tried to bring happiness into the hearts of the many people she loved. Barb regarded her family as her greatest accomplishment, and she was the happiest when she was in their warm company. With the end of the...
Fairfield, Inez
Jun 15, 2006
Mrs. Inez G. Fairfield, age 91, died Thursday, June 15, 2006. She was born in St. Johns, MI on April 21, 1915 to Ernest L. & Emma E. (Phelps) Emmons and married George Fairfield on December 30, 1934 in Muskegon. Mrs. Fairfield had been a homemaker and was a devoted member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church. She loved gardening,...
Nancy Essenberg
Jun 14, 2006
Nancyanne Essenberg's life story is a testimony to the impact she had on the lives of the people around her. As a daughter, a sister, a mother, a wife, and a friend, she showed immeasurable love and dedication to those she loved. Whether she was teaching her children the lesson that can be learned from making stone soup or...