Vicki Lynn Backensto
Jul 22, 2021
Backensto, Mrs. Vicki Lynn Muskegon Heights, Michigan Mrs. Vicki Lynn Backensto, age 68, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 7, 1952 to John & Lucille (Kline) Sherwood and married Jeffery Backensto on June 12, 1984. Vicki enjoyed bingo, yard sales Thrift Shopping, motorcycles and being in the outdoors. SURVIVORS Husband, Jeffery...
General Buford
Jul 21, 2021
General Shedron Buford passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born in West Point, Mississippi on March 23, 1939 to Willie and Magnolia (Owens) Buford. General was the youngest of 9 children. He moved to Muskegon, MI to live and worked for Bil Mar Turkey Processing Plant hanging turkeys until he retired in...
Louise Bessie Miller
Jul 18, 2021
Miller, Mrs. Louise Bessie Muskegon Mrs. Louise Bessie Miller, age 92, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born in Belding, MI on June 17, 1929 to Floyd & Elsie (Miller) Keene and married Avery Miller on May 17, 1948. Mrs. Miller enjoyed crocheting & knitting; making bracelets & rugs and crafting with any grandchild that wanted to....
Rachelle Marie Becklin
Jul 13, 2021
Becklin, Rachelle Marie Muskegon, Michigan Rachelle "Shelly" Marie Becklin, age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Trinity, Florida. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 27, 1960 to Charles & Phyllis (Beadle) Brown. To know Shelly was to love her. She had a bright smile, a contagious laugh, she welcomed everyone with an open heart, and...
Dennis Joel Major
Jul 13, 2021
Major, Mr. Dennis Joel Muskegon Dennis Joel Major of Norton Shores was born October 16, 1938,in Buffalo, NY, the son of Joseph S. and Doris (Schafer) Major. He grew up in Painesville, OH, graduating from Riverside High School where he lettered in three sports and was the quarterback of the high school football team. His athletic involvement continued at...
George Clarence Mcdonell
Jul 11, 2021
McDonell, Mr. George Clarence Fruitport, Michigan Mr. George Clarence McDonell, age 78, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 17, 1942 to George & Ruthanne (Gauthier) McDonell. He married the former Rosemarie Krehn. Mr. McDonell had been employed as a truck driver at Lappo Lumber for over 35 years until retiring. George...
Benjamin Arthur Gardner
Jul 8, 2021
Benjamin Arthur Gardner II, peacefully passed away July 8,2021, in the care of hospice surrounded by family and friends. He was a live long resident of Grand Haven, born to Ben and Marjorie Gardner on March 5,1955. He was preceded in death by his parents (and his niece Tammy Bates). He is survived by his sisters, Judy (Larry) Bates...
Franklin Ray Lalone
Jul 8, 2021
LaLone, Mr. Franklin Ray Twin Lake, Michigan Mr. Franklin Ray LaLone, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 17, 1944 to Treavor & Myrtle (Ruck) LaLone. Mr. LaLone had been employed at Eagle Ottawa Leather Company for over forty years until retiring. Franklin was a member of the Fruitport...
Patrick Thomas Jesse
Jul 8, 2021
Patrick Thomas Jesse, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2021 after battling a long illness. Patrick was born in Muskegon on March 17, to the late Arthur and Barbara Jesse. Mr. Jesse was a Vietnam veteran and served in the USMC. He spent his career in the gaming industry which took him on many travels...
Dana Ray Smith
Jul 6, 2021
Dana Ray Smith of Muskegon, MI crossed over to heaven on July 6, 2021. He was 63. He will always be cherished by the love of his life, wife and best friend Rhonda Policha Smith and the son of his heart Charlie Ray Smith. Dana was the son of the late Donald and Betty Smith and treasured brother of...
James Albert Zeller
Jul 3, 2021
Zeller, Mr. James Albert Muskegon, Michigan Mr. James Albert Zeller, age 86, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 18, 1935 to James & Ruth (Vogel) Zeller and was surrounded by loving aunts and cousins growing up. He was raised in the church where his mother played the piano and he found...
Leonard James Carter
Jul 2, 2021
Carter, Jr. Leonard James Muskegon Leonard James Carter Jr., age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 14, 1992 to Leonard Carter Sr. and Dorothy Kimble. He married the former Jessica Vazquez on June 26, 2021. He was the light of the party anywhere he went. His smile and...
