Mr. Jon S. Glassner of Montague 

Jon S. Glassner, age 37, died July 28, 2010. He was born March 21, 1973, to Stephen and Deborah (Aurich) Glassner. On January 25, 2003, he married the former Carol Grant. A graduate of Holton High School, he was a self-employed masonary contractor, owner of Jon Glassner Construction Co., and had attended Fifth Reformed Church in North Muskegon.

FAMILY: His wife, Carol; 4 children, Curtis Glassner, Jaeger Glassner, Joliene Glassner and Kevin Aishe; his parents, Stephen & Deborah Glassner; a grandmother, Joann Aurich; 1 sister, Melissa Bradley; 1 brother, Kurt (Melissa) Glassner; other special family members, aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.

SERVICE: Monday, August 2, 2010, at 11 AM, at Fifth Reformed Church, 2330 Holton Rd., North Muskegon, with the Rev. Kevin S. Pyecraft officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 3-5 PM, at Fifth Reformed Church in North Muskegon.

DONATIONS: Glassner Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461-0128.
 

Mrs. Margaret Cook Hunt of  Whitehall  -   November 23, 1913 - July 28, 2010 

Margaret Cook was born to David and Grace Lewis Cook on November 23, 1913, in Baltimore, Ohio. She was the 6th of 8 children. The family had some house rules that kept it in order: everyone was expected to keep busy, if you wanted to know something you were to find the answer yourself, and singing was a means of worship, entertainment and sharing within the family. Margaret continued to use these guidelines throughout her life, becoming the teacher to many, a great source of local history and lore, a singer in several local groups, an accomplished craftswoman, and even into her mid-nineties, busy with one project or another. She added to those tenets her own friendly smile and eagerness to share; stories, jokes, baseball scores were some of her favorites. 
 

After graduation from Wooster College, Margaret was married to Howard Hunt, a young social worker. They lived in Indiana and New Jersey before Howard became the Executive of the War Chest (now United Way) in Muskegon, Michigan. With three small children of her own, Margaret saw the plight of families where women were suddenly thrown into the work force and needed child care. She convinced the War Chest to begin the first day care center in Muskegon and spent many hours working there herself to be sure it got well started. 

The family, now with 4 children, moved to Whitehall in 1948 to establish a Christmas tree nursery. With the move, Margaret enjoyed the welcoming spirit of the area, especially in the activities of the While Lake Community Club. In the mid-fifties, Howard bought another nursery in the Fennville area and moved there permanently, leaving Margaret with 5 children. In what became typical Margaret fashion, she found a sitter for the youngest kids, and got a job teaching in the Whitehall schools, providing for the family. During the summers she attended classes at Central Michigan College and earned her masters’ degree. 
 

For 25 years teaching was an exciting career for Margaret. She was also active in the Congregational Church, singing in the choir and eventually serving as a deacon.  In the 60’s, after she finished her graduate work, she worked during the summers in the tourist information booth for the chamber of commerce. Helping others find the perfect place to stay was right up her ally. She continued to help others after her retirement, taking a leadership role in taping the sermons to share with the elderly at Whitehall Manor, spending every Saturday at the Manor chatting with the residents, keeping them in touch with the larger community. 

Margaret had an almost obsessive interest in genealogy, which of course required computer skills which she picked up quickly, especially when she realized that communicating with her grandchildren was going to necessitate such skills. The work in genealogy introduced her to far flung cousins with whom she communicated for years.
 

Even into her late 80s Margaret was the driver for many folks who no longer could drive themselves, and was volunteering as a respite caretaker for Home Care Services, Inc. Her skill at knitting and other needle work has been appreciated by her grandchildren, and by others for knitted caps that are just right to keep a senior warm when their activity is limited. With the advent of the Friends of Art which became the Arts Council, Margaret served as a board member and booster. She has even taken some turns at the Wren Gallery for artists who need the time to work on their craft. 
 

Margaret’s five children (Pat Hunt, Natalie Van Tassel, John Hunt, Peggy Angelina Richter, and Elizabeth Villaverde) and their partners enjoyed a history cruise with her on July18 as part of an annual family get together. She became ill just days afterward and died at her home.  Margaret is survived by one brother, Dr. John Cook of Jackson, Ohio, her children, their various partners and spouses, nine grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. She was loved and well cared for by Peter and Jan Johnson, Russell Reagan, and Betty Bloomberg. She was pre-deseased by one grandchild and 6 of her siblings. Her family is appreciative of the support and love of all those who have touched her life.
 

CELEBRATION OF MARGARET'S LIFE: Sunday, August 8, 2010, from 1:00-3:00 PM, at Lakeside Inn, 5700 N. Scenic Dr., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Friends are asked to remember Margaret's favorite charities, White Lake Arts Council,  8695 Ferry St., Montague 49437 or White Lake Congregational United Church of Christ, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Norma B. Coon of Montague (widow of Walter) 

Norma B. Coon, age 82, was born August 14, 1927, to LaVoy and Agnes Ward. Norma went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 19, 2010. She was married April 15, 1950, to Walter Coon, who preceded her in death on November 20, 1980. She retired from Howmet after 36 years of service. Norma volunteered for many years for the Red Cross and was an active member of Rothbury Community Church. Her great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Norma was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Eleanor Bunnell, Marie Ball and Laura Ann Buchner.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori & Dan Parsons, granddaughter, Carrie & Chris Jensen, grandson, Brandon & Maria Parsons, great-grandchildren, Hunter Parsons and Chloe & Justin Jensen, a sister, Gayle Shafer, and a special niece, Clara Lovell.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.

DONATIONS: White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague 49437 or American Red Cross, Muskegon-Oceana Chapter, 313 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 49440.
 

Mr. John T. Holmblade of Alma (formerly of Whitehall) 

John T. Holmblade, age 91, died July 12, 2010. He was born February 9, 1919, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Nels A. and Syneva C. (Weeks) Holmblade. A 1937 graduate of Whitehall High School,  he proudly served in the US Army during World War II, in the 2nd Armored Division, seeing action in North Africa and in Europe. On November 24, 1945, in Whitehall, he married the former Lila Spicklemire. Mr. Holmblade was a tool & die maker and had worked at Howmet Corp. for nearly 30 years, retiring as a supervisor in Inspection in 1981. Mr. Holmblade was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church of Whitehall and later of Trinity Lutheran in Mission, TX, White Lake Lodge #198 F & AM, White Lake OES Chapter #201 and Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 of Whitehall. He also served for a time on the Fruitland Township Board of Trustees. In his retirement, he was able to pursue a passion for travel and he and his wife traveled extensively. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James Holmblade.

FAMILY: His wife, Lila; 1 daughter, Dorothy (Bill) Elliott; 4 sons, Phillip (Pama) Holmblade, Bruce Holmblade, Brian (Juanita) Holmblade and Paul (June) Holmblade; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Amy Jean (Philip) Knorr.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, August 14, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Douglas M. Ogden officiating.

DONATONS: Memorial Fund of Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461
 

Mrs. Maxine M. Stout (widow of Clarence) of Lakewood Club 

Maxine M. Stout, age 87, died July 14, 2010. She was born march 27, 1923, in Muskegon, to William and Annie (Allen) McMahon. On February 26, 1944, in Muskegon, she married Clarence Stout. He preceded her in death in 2001. Mrs. Stout had been a homemaker all her life and was an avid bowler in WII Bowling and the Senior Bowling League . She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Stout in 1997 and 3 sisters, Dolores Crotty, Mary Young and Evelyn Norman.

FAMILY: Her children, Cynthia (Alfred) Weberg and Michael (Becky) Stout, both of Lakewood Club; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Fred (Mary) McMahon of Muskegon.

SERVICE: Monday, July 19, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. Robert English officiating. Interment will be made in Oakland Cemtery-Dalton Township.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 10 AM until service time at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441.
 

Mr. Glen A. "Buz" Hulet of Montague 

Glen "Buz" Hulet, age 71, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2010 following a brief illness. He was born February 11, 1939, in Ludington, to Harold and Estelle (Haviland) Hulet. On October 24, 1964, in Superior, Nebraska, he married the former Margaret "Marge" Miller. He worked for GTE/Verizon for 33 years, retiring as Western Division Switching Services Manager in 1992. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Montague, a member of White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214 and a member of Our Lady of White Lake Chapter of Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold "Bud" Hulet. Buz enjoyed riding his motorcycle, deer hunting, gardening, long walks, casino trips, traveling and especially spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVING FAMILY: His wife, Marge; 3 children, Laurie (Charles) Flagstead, Mark (Janice) Hulet and Raymond (Laura) Hulet; 4 grandchildren, Kristin, Zachery, Matthew and Austin; 5 sisters, Marjorie Carlson of Nevada, Marilyn (Carroll) Sweet of California, Madeline Chmielewski of Manistee, Joan (James) Carey of Ludington and Jean (Joseph) Maloney of Manistee; brothers & sisters-in-law, Diane VanBerkom of North Dakota, Bernice Miller, Rita Miller, Betty (Jerome) Mazour, Rosemary Rowley, Alfred (Agnes) Miller, Wilfred (Helen) Miller, Bernard (Joan) Miller and Gene Miller, all of Nebraska, as well as many nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL MASS: Friday, July 23, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague, with Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding.

VISITATION: Friday, 9:00 AM until service time, at St. James Catholic Church.

DONATIONS: St. James Catholic Church Memorial Fund or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441.
 

Dr. Joseph A. Verschueren, DVM of North Muskegon 

Dr. Joseph A. Verschueren, age 89, died July 13, 2010. He was born June 11, 1921, in Hart, to John and Margaret (Wicks) Verschueren. A veteran of World War II, where he served in the US Army, in Europe, seeing action in the Battle of the Bulge, on November 22, 1956, he married the former Donna Speed Peterson. Attending Michigan State University of Veternary Medicine  before and after military service, where he graduated, Dr. Verschueren opened and operated his own veternary practice in North Muskegon and Whitehall from 1952 on. He was a member of Laketon Bethel Reformed Church where he served as an Elder for a number of years. Dr. Verschueren as a member of the Michigan Harness Horsemen Association, a member of the Twisting Trails Snowmobile Club, a member of the Greater Muskegon Skeet & Trap Club, a member of Seaway Trap Club and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He had a passion for big game hunting. Dr. Verschueren was preceded in death by a son, John "Rick" Verschueren, and 2 sisters, Betty Beadle and Adamarie Merrifield.

FAMILY: His wife, Donna; 1 daughter, Margie Jo (Charlie) Huntington of CA; 1 son, Joseph (Ruth) Verschueren of Twin Lake; 3 step-sons, Steven (Helen) Peterson and Thomas (Patricia) Peterson, both of North Muskegon and David Peterson, of Jackson; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Buck Beadle of Hart; 2 nephews; 1 niece.

SERVICE: Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, 1568 W. Giles Rd., North Muskegon, with the Rev. Dr. Sherwin Brantsen officiating. Interment will be made in Laketon Township Cemetery.

VISITING HOURS: Friday, 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, 1568 W. Giles Rd., North Muskegon 49445. 
 

Mr. Kenneth A. Temple of Whitehall 

Kenneth A. Temple, age 75, died July 12, 2010. He was born December 29, 1934, in Muscatine, Iowa, to George A. and Mildred I. (James) Temple. On September 26, 1953, he married the former Nancy LaVasseur, and she preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Temple had worked for GTE and retired as a supervisor in 1988. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Temple, and 2 brothers, Albert Temple and Robert Temple.

FAMILY: 1 son, Michael (Lois) Temple of OH; 3 daughters, Debbie Temple of Muskegon, Brenda Keyes of Whitehall and Tammi Jo Temple of Whitehall. 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Patricia (William) Firestone; 1 brother, Ronald (Kathy) Temple.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, July 16, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Robert D. Wood officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Friday, 10 AM until service time at the funeral home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: DAV, Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
 

Mrs. Jeannette J. Stamper of Muskegon 

Jeannette J. Stamper, age 103, died July 12, 2010. She was born October 24, 1906. in Grand Rapids, to John and Arendina (Macore) Berghorn. On July 18, 1925, she married Enoch Stamper, who preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Stamper had been a homemaker all her life. She was preceded in death by 3 children, Barbara Stamper, John Stamper, and James Stamper, and a grandson, Terry Stamper.

FAMILY: Grandchildren, Michael Stamper, Timothy Stamper, Gary Stamper, Susan Brannam, Sharon Mitchell, Laura Mitchell and Stephen Mitchell; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 2 daughter-in-laws; many nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Thursday, July 15, 2010, from 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
 

Mr. Donald L. Mason of Whitehall 

Donald L. Mason, age 79, died June 28, 2010, in England, while vacationing. He was born July 4, 1930, in Hart, to Loren and Dorothy M. (Snow) Mason. He met the former Jean M. Drinkall, in England, while serving in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and married her in Whitehall on December 10, 1955. He worked in maintenance at Hooker Chemical Co. for 32 years before retiring.  Mr. Mason had interests in hunting, camping, stained glassmaking, snowmobiling, woodworking and was a Civil War history buff.  He was a long-time communicant member of Faith Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by two sons, Mark Mason and Kevin Mason.

FAMILY: His wife, Jean; 1 son, Gary (Kim) Mason; 1 daughter, Julia (Rich) Maziasz; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Eilers and Joanne Dyer; 1 brother, Milton "Bud" Mason.

SERVICE: Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Faith Lutheran Church, 707 E. Alice St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Micheal D. Kroll officiating. Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall.

VISITING HOURS: Friday, 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

Mrs. Barbara R. Holmblade of Whitehall 

Barbara R. Holmblade, age 56, died July 3, 2010. She was born December 18, 1953, in Portland, Maine, to Arnold and Irma (Duludde) Cliff. On December 23, 1980, she married Bruce Holmblade, and had lived in the White Lake area the past 30 years. A 1972 graduate of Mona Shores High School, Mrs. Holmblade had worked at Holly's Bistro in Muskegon and later was an assistant manager and sales associate in the jewelry department of J. C. Penny. A certified master gardener in Michigan, she had also been a Red Cross volunteer. She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold, and a sister, Cynthia Cliff.

FAMILY: Her husband, Bruce; a daughter, Kari Kolberg of Rothbury; her mother, Irma Cliff Myers; sister, Marcia Nameney of IN, sister and best friend, Judy Cliff Boyle of Ada and her son, Dugan, and sister, Connie Johnson of ME; special friend, Frank Sallgren.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 1:00 PM, at the family home, 3920 Nestrom Rd., Fruitland Township, Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Noah Project, 5205 Airline Rd., Muskegon 49444.
 

Mrs. Dorothy C. Gibbs (Widow of William Sr.) of Whitehall 

Dorothy C. Gibbs, age 86, died June 26, 2010. She was born October 8, 1923 in Claybanks Township, Oceana County, to August and Clara (Jonseck) Schmiedeknecht. In 1946, she married William H. Gibbs Sr., who preceded her in death in 1993. Mrs. Gibbs had been a homemaker all her life and was a communicant member of St. James Lutheran Church in Montague. She was preceded in death by a sister, Katharine, and a brother, LeRoy.

FAMILY: A daughter, June (Larry) Halgren; a son, Lou (Barb) Gibbs; 7 grandchildren, Kristie Eilers, Pam (Sonny) Stock, Michael Gibbs, Brian Puls, John Puls, Andrea Tanner and Stephanie Giorio; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna Sharp; a brother, Warren Schmiedeknecht; several nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, August 6, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating.

DONATIONS: Building Fund of St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. Raymond J. Sones of Whitehall 

Mr. Sones, age 68, died June 30, 2010. He was born August 6, 1941, in Indiana, to Raymond and Bertha (Olds) Sones. On October 24, 1970, in North Muskegon, he married the former Sue Sweet and together with her, had been a summer resident of the White Lake area the past 20 years. A union organizer and expediter for 40 years, retiring from UFCW and IUOE, he had also been a self-employed truck owner for 15 years, retiring in 2009. Mr. Sones was a member of Muskegon Conservation Club, a member of the Elks, a member of the Eagles, and a member of the Moose Lodge, where he was named Angler & Archer of the year in 1996. He held the unofficial title of "Mayor of Whitehall Landing". He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sones.

FAMILY: His wife, Sue Sones; his children, Al Sones of FL, Ray Sones Jr. of AZ and Lisa Sones of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Brittany Host of Grand Rapids, and Sebastion Sones and Zaxton Sones, both of FL; 2 sisters, Alma Sones of TX and Rosie Sones of IA; a brother, Robert Sones of IN.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Will be held, Monday, July 5, 2010, from 4-6 PM, at the Whitehall Landing Club House, 410 S. Lake St., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials & Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.