NIELSEN, VIRGINIA E. Whitehall Virginia E. Nielsen, age 76, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 22, 1929 to Eugene & Jennie (McShannock) Hudson. Ms. Nielsen had been a Homemaker. She was a former member of First Congregational Church. SURVIVORS 1 son. David (Suzanne) Nielsen of Lansing; 2 daughters, Susan (Scott) Woodruff, Nancy...
Great satisfaction can be found in the meaning of relationships and how we all play such an important role in the lives of our family and people we meet as we journey through life. Marjorie "Marge" Heykoop took her role as a wife, mother and grandmother to heart and showered her family with unconditional love, devotion and generosity. She...
KRAUSE, MR. LLOYD D. Norton Shores Lloyd D. Krause, age 93, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. He was born in Otsego, Michigan on February 15, 1913 to Frederick and Lena (Langland) Krause and married the former Berniece Ceplina on November 20, 1941. He served his country in the U.S. Army Company B 1906 Engineer Aviation Battalion during WWII in...
Duane Franklin Sipe knew the path to success was paved with hard work. He taught his children the value of always giving your best effort. Just as Duane gave one hundred percent to his work, he was also devoted to his family and friends. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was the happiest when surrounded by the love...
EARL NICHOLS Mr. Earl Nichols, Jr. age 81, died Monday, May 29, 2006. He was born in Ganges, MI on July 30, 1924 to Earl, Sr & Georgia (Ellis) Nichols and married the former Alvianell Brown on August 3, 1946. Mr. Nichols had served his country in the US Army during WWII. He had been employed at Challenge Stamping...
Joyce Brezina dedicated her life to her family, and each day she tried to bring happiness into the hearts of the many people she loved. Joyce was a quiet woman who enjoyed the simple things in life. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a caring grandma who always regarded her family as her greatest achievement. In...
MCCONNELL, MR. WILLIAM, "BILL" Norton Shores Mr. William "Bill" McConnell, age 85, died Saturday, May 27, 2006. He was born February 4, 1921 in Battle Creek, MI to Carroll Waldon & Alta (King) McConnell & married Harriet Wallace Schorie, May 3, 1975 in Denver, Co. Bill was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of WWII & had been employed...
HASSELDAHL, MRS. BARBARA ANNE Spring Lake, MI (formerly of Muskegon) Barbara Anne Hasseldahl, age 68 of Spring Lake passed away on May 27, 2006 at the Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana, Poppen Hospice Residence. She was born September 2, 1937 in Ottumwa,Iowa to Isabel and C. Lee Horsley. She married Charles A. Hasseldahl on May 21, 2005. Barbara was a member...
Jessie Apel devoted her life to her family, and her role as a daughter, wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma was her "full-time job." With her familiar smile and her compassionate ways, Jessie formed many close relationships. She was always the life of the party, and each day she tried to share her happiness with the many people she loved....
Philip Young was a deeply devoted, loyal, lovable man, and a man who always knew what was most important. He lived a full, wonderful life, a life full of love and family and friendship, of warm memories and fun-filled days. Philip worked hard for what he had, and truly deserved the life he enjoyed. In so many ways, Philip...
Nancy Neuman was a woman of conviction and vigor who loved her family deeply and gave to everyone generously. Nancy was born at a time when the United States was heavily invested in the war in Europe, and the Allied Forces were nearing a long-awaited victory. While men sacrificed abroad, women worked valiantly at home to assist the war...
Charlie Opitz devoted his life to the Church, and each day he tried his hardest to live up to his Lord's proud example. He loved to share the Word with his family, friends, and congregations, and his faith was an inspiration to many. Charlie never lost focus on the many blessings in his life, and each day he rejoiced...
OVERKAMP, MRS. EVELYN E. Carson City, NV (formerly of North Muskegon) Mrs. Evelyn E. Overkamp, age 84, died Monday, May 22, 2006. Born September 4, 1921 in Muskegon Ht's., MI to Victor & Catherine (Begus) Laban; she married Richard Overkamp August 30, 1941 in North Muskegon. He preceded her in death October 23, 2000. Evelyn had been employed as...
A moment that is left idle is one less chance we will have to make an impression and change the lives of those around us. This is how Robert "Tick" Tickner lived everyday, from the moments he spent enjoying his family, to the years he spent in dedicated service to his country and his fellow man, Bob never let...
ALEXANDER, MR. RICHARD H. Muskegon Mr. Richard H. Alexander, age 81, died Thursday, May 18, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 6, 1924 to Edward L. & Cora (Shurkamp) Alexander and married the former Helene Loraine Oberloh on July 10, 1971. Mr. Alexander had been employed at Brunswick for 40 years and was well known for...
LEATHERMAN, MRS. LUANNE M. Muskegon Mrs. Luanne M. Leatherman, age 44, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006. She was born in Lansing, MI on April 18, 1962 to Morris D. & Anna (Halverson) Stevenson and married Daniel B. Leatherman on June 16, 1984. Luanne was a great example of courage to her family and many friends. She bravely faced all...
TYLER, MRS. VIOLET A. Muskegon Mrs. Violet A. Tyler, age 92, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006. She was born in Dalton Township, MI on February 17, 1914 to John & Mary (McRea) Swanson and married James L. Tyler on September 3, 1936. Mrs. Tyler had been employed as a Crossing Guard for Muskegon Public Schools for many years. She...
JACK R. SHELBURNE Mr. Jack R. Shelburne, age 80, of Grand Haven, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at his home. He was born in Dugger, Indiana on January 3, 1926 to Harold and Luna (Turner) Shelburne and married the former Alice Humphreys on November 27, 1948 in Muskegon. He served his country in the US Marine Corps. during WWII....
No one ever saw Dorothy Humphreys walking. She was always running. But Dorothy was never in a great hurry - she was just excited to experience life's next moment. Dorothy was an optimistic, cheerful woman who tried each day to share her happiness with her beloved family. She was a source of joy for everyone who knew her. With...
TATE, MRS. ALTA Spring Lake Mrs. Alta Tate, age 72, died Monday, May 15, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 24, 1934 to Thomas & Berniece (York) White & married Jimmie F. Tate in Washington on November 9, 1951. Mrs. Tate had been employed as a machine operator as a Automotive Sub- Assembly worker & homemaker....