Walter Joseph Vallie
Jul 26, 2020
Walter "Walt" J. Vallie, age 61, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. He was born December 25, 1958 in Muskegon to Kenneth and Rose (Stefanich) Vallie. Walt worked many years as a bartender for Town Tavern and later worked 20 years as a paint tech for Herman Miller retiring in 2014. Walt...
Charles Lefevre Kelly
Jul 24, 2020
Kelly, Mr. Charles LeFevre Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Charles LeFevre Kelly, age 67, passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 7, 1952 to Leo & Margaret (LeFevre) Kelly. Charlie graduated from Muskegon High School in 1972. After high school he spent a few years at Goodwill Industries where he acquired some valuable...
Betty Jo Lowry
Jul 24, 2020
Lowry, Mrs. Betty Jo Muskegon Mrs. Betty Jo Lowry, age 90, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born in Henry County, TN on April 27, 1930 to Wymer Clois Sr. and Stella (Wynn) Swor and married Howard Lowry on October 25, 1947. Betty raised her family in Muskegon, MI beginning in 1954. Betty worked as the Store...
Norris Cordell Pipkins
Jul 24, 2020
Pipkins, Mr. Norris Cordell Twin Lake, Michigan Mr. Norris Cordell Pipkins, age 76, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. He was born in Neely, MS on July 23, 1944 to Coley & Vava (Bradley) Pipkins and served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Pipkins had owned & operated several restaurants. Norris was on the...
Maxine Kantor
Jul 23, 2020
Kantor, Mrs. Maxine E. Muskegon Maxine "Macky" Kantor, beautiful and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 23, 2020 after a valiant 20+ year battle with Parkinson's. She fought this debilitating disease with fortitude, stubbornness, and mental strength. Macky was born on March 10, 1934 in Chicago IL to Eugene and Rosalyn (Issacson) Eisman. She grew up...
Braeighlee Lynn Coons
Jul 23, 2020
Coons Braeighlee Lynn Luther Braeighlee Lynn Coons, age 8, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 1, 2012 to Ricky & Brittney (Scholz) Coons. Braeighlee enjoyed soccer, riding the quad, swimming, fishing, helping with younger kids, motorcycle races & her pets. SURVIVORS Parents, Ricky & Brittney Coons; brother, Ricky Coons Jr., grandparents,...
Danford Ervine Kidner
Jul 23, 2020
Kidner, Danford Ervine Twin Lake, Michigan Mr. Danford E. Kidner, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 28, 1943 to Donald and Lucille (Hunter) Kidner. He was employed by American Coil Spring for over 45 years. When he was not spending time with his family, you could find him riding...
Sylvia Diane Russ
Jul 22, 2020
Russ, Ms. Sylvia Diane Grand Haven Ms. Sylvia Diane Russ, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born in Union City, TN on February 3, 1944 to Ilar & Dorothy (Sanders) Marshall. Ms. Russ worked for Holland Home Care until retiring in 2011. Sylvia enjoyed playing cards, flowers, gardening, yard sales with her sister & walks...
Darcy Alan Diot
Jul 21, 2020
Diot, Mr. Darcy Alan Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Darcy Alan Diot, age 62, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was born in Algonac, MI on December 12, 1957 to William & Elaine (Booth) Diot. Mr. Diot had been employed as a Resident Unit Manager for Brooks Correctional Facility for over 21 years. SERVICE Private family services will be held....
Mary Crews
Jul 15, 2020
MARY E. "BETSY" CREWS 05/04/1941 - 07/15/2020 Muskegon Mary E. "Betsy" Crews , nee Wadsworth, age 79, died July 15, 2020 in Muskegon MI. She was born May 4, 1941 at New Bern NC and married Frank Crews Sr. on Nov. 10, 1962 at High Point NC. She and her husband owned and operated Quality Painting by Frank Crews...
Melissa Kathleen Frendo
Jul 15, 2020
Melissa Kathleen (Burton) Frendo, age 61, died peacefully and surrounded by family in her home in Hesperia, MI on 7/15/20. Born to Evelyn (Wanket) and Robert Burton in La Jolla, CA on 4/17/59, Melissa served Hesperia Community Schools for over 30 years. In her capacity as daycare director, elementary school counselor, and first grade teacher, she touched many lives....
Jeffrey Sherwood Basch
Jul 13, 2020
Basch, Mr. Jeffrey S. Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Jeffrey S. Basch, age 68, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 27, 1951 to Sherwood and Millicent (Anderson) Basch. He married the former Amy Compagner on February 29, 1988 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Basch had been the owner of Quality Paving for over 30...
Erwin J Kniat
Jul 12, 2020
At age 92, Erwin Jay Kniat, a devoted family man, passed away at his home on Sunday July 12, with his loving caregiver/granddaughter, Gina, at his side. Mr. Kniat, after a 2-year attempt at recovery from age related illnesses and a short home hospice stay, was never able to fully rebound. A lifelong devotion to Christ, and an attendee...
Leslie Arthur Baerman
Jul 10, 2020
Baerman, Mr. Leslie Arthur Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Leslie Arthur Baerman Jr., age 67, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 29, 1952 to Leslie & Carrie Baerman Sr. and served his country in the US Marines. Les had worked at a local foundry until injuries forced him to retire. He was a...
Wayne Douglas Harris
Jul 8, 2020
Harris, Mr. Wayne Douglas Twin Lake, Michigan Mr. Wayne Douglas Harris, age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born in Pontiac, MI on April 4, 1947 to Willard & Barbara (Montney) Harris. He married the former Anne Fredericksen on December 9, 1972. Mr. Harris owned and operated Wayne's Drywall for over 30 years as well as...
