William "Bill" Joseph Collins
Dec 9, 2020
William J. "Bill" Collins age 83 passed away December 9, 2020 in Muskegon. He was born March 29, 1937 to Ora and Jessie (DeWitt) Collins in Muskegon and spent most of his life in Muskegon. William married Patricia L. (Charron) Collins in December 1962. Bill was a Tool & Die Maker and worked for Muskegon Tool Industries Inc., Sealed...
Mary Grace Schwass
Dec 7, 2020
Schwass, Mary Grace Zeeland, Michigan Mary Grace Schwass, age 103, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born in Flint, MI on September 27, 1917 to Harvey & Lottie (Johnston) Morse and married Harry Richard Schwass on June 29, 1940. Mary Grace had been employed as a secretary for a local bank, Muskegon Chamber of Commerce and Lakeside...
Dorothy May Britzen
Dec 6, 2020
Britzen, Mrs. Dorothy May Muskegon, Michigan On December 6th, 2020, Heaven welcomed our spunky pillar of strength, Dorothy May Britzen (Gibbs). The gardens of paradise will now be more beautiful than ever in her care. And, all its residents will never be without delicious baked goods prepared with her loving hands. But, a plentiful share of Neapolitan ice cream...
Gaye Elaine Hilson
Dec 6, 2020
On Sunday, December 6, 20202, Gaye (Seemann Furr) Hilson concluded her battle with Alzheimer's and experienced the loving embrace of Jesus as he welcomed her home. She was born December 11, 1937, to Howard and Alice Seeman (who, along with her older brother, Howard, preceded her in death). After graduating from Hamline School of Nursing in 1958, she married...
Dorathy Mae Ortquist
Dec 6, 2020
Ortquist, Mrs. Dorathy Mae Muskegon, Michigan Dorathy "Dot" Ortquist, age 87, passed away in Hospice care on Sunday, December 6. She was born on May 22, 1933 to the late Orpha and Harold Zimmerman in Muskegon, MI. Dorathy was a proud Muskegon High grad (Class of 51), and married the love of her life Alan Ortquist on June 5,...
Lawrence James Cato
Dec 4, 2020
Cato, Mr. Lawrence James North Muskegon Mr. Lawrence James Cato, age 86, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 5, 1934 to Ben & Mildred (Ward) Cato and served his country in the US Navy as a hard helmet diver & the Airforce as EOD serving two tours in Vietnam. He married...
Anthony Paul Pavlich
Dec 3, 2020
Pavlich, Mr. Anthony Paul Muskegon, Michigan Anthony Paul Pavlich "Tony", 97 Muskegon, MI passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Anthony was born May 29, 1923 in Muskegon, MI to Mary (Restovej) Pavlich and Anton Paul. He attended Muskegon Heights High School. Tony was a proud World War II Veteran. He served in the United...
Charles Mead Hilt
Dec 3, 2020
Hilt, Charles Mead Bradenton, Florida Charles Mead Hilt Sr., age 82, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 19, 1938 to Charles & Margaret (Mead) Hilt and married the former Isabelle Boertman on October 26, 1984. Mr. Hilt had been a Public School Adminstrator at Reeths Puffer, Mona Shores...
Lavina Ruth Sparrow
Dec 3, 2020
Sparrow, Mrs. Lavina Ruth Muskegon Mrs. Lavina Ruth Sparrow, age 94, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born in New Era, MI on July 7, 1926 to Gerrit & Hattie (Keemstra) TenBrink and first married Mervin Furman who preceded her in death in 1962 & later, married Max Sparrow who also preceded her in death in 2007....
Leonard Eugene Wells
Dec 3, 2020
Leonard Eugene Wells April 23, 1928 - December 3, 2020 Leonard E Wells age 92 of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020 at Heartwood Lodge Hospice. He was born in Belding, Michigan to the late Henry and Ida (Johnson) Wells. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, three sisters and his sister-in-law...
Bonnie Lou Doolittle
Dec 2, 2020
Doolittle, Bonnie Lou. Born September 19, 1946, passed away on December 2nd, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents George & Eleanor Mapes, and her sister Beverly Greeno. She is survived by her husband Terry Doolittle, sister Betty Jo & Randy Enell, daughter Chandra Helton, son Derek Gajdos, son Phillip & Rebecca Lewis, step-daughter Karen Rooks; grandsons...
Laurence Bernard Johnson
Dec 2, 2020
Johnson, Mr. Laurence Bernard North Muskegon Mr. Laurence Bernard Johnson, age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 21, 1939 to Anton & Lena (Wolfe) Johnson. He married the former Karen Austin on August 27, 1960. Mr. Johnson was the owner of Johnson Hall in North Muskegon & the owner and...
Laurie Ann Rama
Dec 1, 2020
Mrs Laurie Ann Rama, age 67, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born in Frakenmuth, MI on August 1, 1953 and married Thomas Rama. Mrs Rama had been a homemaker and enjoyed her dogs, Christmas movies, crime shows and cookouts with her family. SURVIVORS Children, Paul (April) Rama, Amanda Rama, Charlotte, Roger, Patrick 4 adopted children; many...
Edward Virgil Brandel
Dec 1, 2020
Edward Virgil Brandel, born in San Francisco, CA on June 20, 1955 passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Edward is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Brandel Sr., Arlene Cecil, his step father Don Cecil, and his sister, LynnCarol Brandel. He is survived by his ex-wife and best friend Lisa Brandel, his...
George Eli Lakatos
Nov 29, 2020
Lakatos, Mr George Eli Fruitport, Michigan Mr George Eli Lakatos, age 100, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born in Muskegon Hts., MI on February 4, 1920 to Peter & Mary (Szekely) Lakatos and served his country in the US Army during WWII. He married the former Mary Ellen Hart on January 18, 1947. Mr Lakatos had...
Jean Lois Schmidt
Nov 27, 2020
Schmidt, Mrs. Jean Lois Whitehall, Michigan (formerly of Muskegon) Jean Lois Schmidt, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2020. She was born in Holland, MI on May 29, 1927 to Peter & Jean (Nyburg) Williams. Jean married Arthur Schmidt on February 12, 1949. Jean met Art when they both worked for General Telephone Company. The family would...
Dennis Vern Erickson
Nov 26, 2020
Erickson, Mr. Dennis Vern Twin Lake, Michigan Mr. Dennis Vern Erickson, age 91, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 28, 1929 to Harry & Evelyn (Dewitt) Erickson and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Vernelia Rainier. Mr. Erickson had been employed as a Truck Driver until...
Ladonna Louise Johnson
Nov 26, 2020
"In Loving Memory of LaDonna Louise Johnson" Mrs. LaDonna Louise Johnson (Becklin), "Mama Johnson", age 78, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. LaDonna was born on December 24, 1941 to Alfred and Florence Becklin. She married Richard Johnson Sr. on September 26, 1964. She is survived by her daughters Kim Haukom (Mike),...
