Mrs. Clara B. Alvesteffer of Whitehall 

Clara B. Alvesteffer, age 80, died July 9, 2011. She was born August 4, 1930, in Golden Township, Oceana County, to Edward and Phyllis (Thomas) Pearson. On July 16, 1949, in Muskegon, she married Gilbert L. Alvesteffer.  A homemaker all her life, she had also worked at Ansbach's Womens Store in the 1970's. Mrs. Alvesteffer was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Montague an avid baker and seamstress, and loved to golf. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Pearson, a sister, Marjorie Cross, and a son-in-law, Sid Moseler.

FAMILY: Her husband, Gil; her children, Candace (Larry) Pider and Tom (Kathy) Alvesteffer, both of Whitehall, Steve (Lori Anne) Alvesteffer of Grand Haven, Becky (Mike) Stout of Twin Lake, Annette (Leonard) Hilton of Pentwater, Kris Moseler of Hudsonville, Jim Alvesteffer of Rockford and Lora (Craig) Derks of Spring Lake; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Jenny) Pearson of Hesperia.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Thursday, July 14, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding. Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Montague.

VISITING HOURS: Wednesday, 4-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. A VIGIL SERVICE will be held at 7:30 PM, at the funeral home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Alzheimer's Association, 1740 Village Dr., Suite 336, Muskegon 49442-4282 or Memorial Fund of St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. Eddie C. Amos Jr. of Whitehall 

Eddie C. Amos Jr., age 51, died July 17, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1960, in Muskegon, to Eddie Sr. and Eloda (Nichols) Amos. On September 11, 1987, in Muskegon, he married the former Jeanette Morey. Having attended Muskegon Community College, Mr. Amos had worked for Neway Anchorlok and Holland USA for 22 years. An avid off-roader, he loved dirt bikes, quads and snowmobiles. He had been a member of UAW Local 1703, and was a member of Twisting Trails Snowmobile Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Sr. The family is deeply grateful and would like to thank the staff of Harbor Hospice for their assistance and care of their husband, father and brother.

FAMILY: His wife, Jeanette; a daughter, Jasmine Amos; his mother, Eloda (Wilfred) Archer of Stanwood; 4 sisters, Linda Heffron of Stanwood, Wanda (Randy) Plough of Muskegon, Monica (Duane) Gradisher of Stanwood and Kim (Dale) Platz of Newaygo; a life-long brother, Daniel Spytma; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and a great-grand nephew.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, July 25, 2011, at 11 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Thomas E. Coffey officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 5-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.
 

Mrs. Carol B. Anderson of Ft. Wayne, IN (formerly of Montague) 

Carol B. Anderson, age 83, loving wife of Donald Anderson for 62 years, married on February 14, 1948, entered into Heaven on Friday, March 26, 2010, at 4:40 PM. She was born on  February 26, 1927, in Muskegon, to Albert and Constantina (Lederle) Sutter. She had been a homemaker all her life, formerly a resident of Montague, currently residing in Ft. Wayne. She had formerly been a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Montague and was currently a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Sutter, and a sister, Esther Fulljames.

She is survived by her husband, Donald; her children, Cathy (Mike) Lipka, Steven (Cindy) Anderson and Judy (Edward) Gee; grandchildren, Will (Taylor) Lipka, Wess (Kelsey) Lipka, Michael Anderson, Joel Anderson and Megan Anderson; great-grandchildren, Lex Lipka and Madeline Morgan.

SERVICE: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague.

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

DONATIONS: American Lung Association of the Midland States, 25900 Greenfield Rd., Suite 401, Oak Park, MI 48237-1267.
 

Mr. Gordon A. Anderson of Whitehall 

Gordon A. Anderson went to his final home with his Lord surrounded by his family, September 28, 2009. He was born to Axel and Ida Anderson on March 21, 1925. He married Betty Todd on April 16, 1955. Gordon loved spending time with his wife, often taking long car rides together. He also enjoyed time with his growing family of three children, eight grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was an IBEW electrician for 39 years out of Local 275. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of 54 years, daughters, LuAnn (John) Place and Karen (Dan) Reister, son, David (Kelly) Anderson, grandchildren, Trisha (Jason) Nutt, Candice and Kelee Place, Jeremy (Monique) Reister and Kristin (Chris) Zatalokin, Josh Anderson, Andrew and Sissy Stewart, great-grandchildren, Shea Place, Natalie Zatalokin and Daila Reister, and a sister, Eva Ackerberg. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marlene, a grandson, Andy Reister and a brother, Cliff Anderson. Mr. Anderson served in the US Army.

SERVICE: Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 6:00 PM, at Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall, 900 S. Warner St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Thomas G. Beeghley and Pastor Bob Wood officiating. Interment will be made in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon.

VISITING HOURS:  Thursday, 2-4 PM, at Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall.

DONATIONS:  Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441 or Memorial Fund of Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall, 900 S. Warner St., Whitehall 49461.
 

Kristy L. Anderson of Montague

Kristy L. Anderson, age 46, died April 8, 2010. She was born August 3, 1963, in Shelby, to Glen and Jean (Long) Anderson. A graduate of Montague High School, she had worked as a chef at Old Channel Inn for 30 years, retiring in 2009.

FAMILY: Her parents, Glen and Jean Anderson; a sister, Kathy Anderson of Alaska.

SERVICE: Monday, April 12, 2010, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. James K. Tanis officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery, Montague.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 12:00 PM SERVICE TIME at 1 PM at the Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mrs. Virginia Anderson of Whitehall

Virginia Anderson, age 70, died Monday, January 17, 2011. She was born May 7, 1940, in East Orange, NJ, to George H. and Mabel L. (Menut) Robertshaw. In 1958, in Whitehall, she married Daniel Anderson. Mrs. Anderson had been a homemaker all her life. She was a member of American Lhasa Club of America and Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Training Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Kathleen Pulaski.

FAMILY: Her husband, Daniel; 1 daughter, Virginia Robertshaw of Whitehall; 1 son, Charles Anderson of Muskegon; grandchildren, Christopher Parr and Jonathan Parr; a sister, Barb (Ed) Pulaski of Whitehall; a nephew, Nick (Renee) Pulaski; grandnephew, Adam Pulaski and grandniece, Amber Pulaski; brother-in-laws, David Anderson and Michael Anderson.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, January 28, 2011, from 4-7 PM, at Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, 803 E. Colby St., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Paws With a Cause, 4646 S. Division St., Wayland 49348.
 

Mrs. Renea M. Armstrong of Montague 

Renea M. Armstrong, age 38, died October 19, 2010. She was born October 20, 1971, in Hart, to Owen F. and Margaret M. (Leiter) O'Brien. On December 19, 1995, in Muskegon, she married Bryan S. Armstrong. Mrs. Armstrong worked at Whitehall Products Ltd. for 13 years and was a member of White Lake VFW Post #3256 Auxiliary.

FAMILY: Her husband, Bryan; a daughter, Rochelle Armstrong; a step-son, Ryan Armstrong; her father, Owen O'Brien; her mother, Margaret Morningstar, half-brothers, Steve Morningstar and Shane O'Brien; half-sister, Misty (Mike) Spalding foster mother, Donna Bartlett; sister, Shannon Stiles; mother-in-law, Diane Armstrong; brother-in-laws, Bill (Cheryl) Armstrong and Bruce (Joanne) Armstrong; sister-in-law, Michelle Armstrong; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Sunday, October 24, 2010, from 2-5 PM, at the family home, 8748 Lamos Rd., Montague.

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

Mr. Ronald W. Armstrong of Manistique (currently of Whitehall) 

Ronald W. Armstrong, age 84, died January 28, 2010, in Muskegon. A long-time resident of Manistique, Mr. Armstrong had lived in the Whitehall area a short time. Born September 9, 1925, in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, to James E. and Lillian E. (Marshall) Armstrong, he had lived in Canada prior to moving to the United States. On October 4, 1946, in Windsor, Canada, he married the former Mary E. Martin, who preceded him in death. Mr. Armstrong was a lithograper in the printing industry for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He served in the Canadian Navy during World War II.

FAMILY: His children, M. Susan (Greg) Hauler of Whitehall, Douglas R. (Kathy) Armstrong of Manistique, James S. (Marie) Armstrong of Capac, and Stewart A. Armstrong of Rochester; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.

SERVICE: Sunday, January 31, 2010, at 1 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Pastor Gary Cooper officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview Cemetery-Manistique.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 11:00 AM to service time, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Johnson Family Cancer Center, 1440 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49444 or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon, MI 49441
 

Mr. William C. Armstrong Jr. of Montague 

Mr. William C. "Bill" Armstrong Jr., age 70, died April 15, 2010. He was born February 19, 1940, in Chicago, to William Sr. and Julia (Sherman) Armstrong, and moved to the White Lake area as a child. On December 12, 1959, he married the former Diane Loomis in Muskegon. A member of White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214, he had worked for Local 174 Plumbers Fitters & Service Trades for many years until retiring in 1995.

FAMILY: His wife, Diane; 1 daughter, Michelle Armstrong of Muskegon; 3 sons, Bill (Cheryl) Armstrong of Whitehall and Bruce (JoAnn) Armstrong of Montague and Bryan (Renae) ARmstrong of Montague; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, Nancy Arzuaga of Montague; 1 brother, Terry (Mary) Armstrong of Montague.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, April 19, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Jonathan D. Rager officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 5-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: MHP VNS & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon 49441 or Memorial Fund of White Lake Baptist Church, 5280 Dowling St., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. Gerald R. "Jerry" Austin of North Muskegon 

Gerald R. "Jerry" Austin, age 86, died September 1, 2010. He was born August 16, 1924, in Chester Township,  Ottawa County, to Alfred and Letie L. (Pierson) Austin. On May 13, 1943, he married the former Ardith Miel. After proudly serving in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, during which he was wounded, he began a 35 year career as a rural letter carrier for the US Postal Service in the Twin Lake area, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent over the years. Mr. Austin was a member of the Tazelaar-Wood DAV Chapter 11, a member and Past-President of the Rural Letter Carriers Association,  a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter #309, and a member of the National Campers & Hikers Association Chapter #202. He was preceded in death by a brother, Forrest Austin.

FAMILY: His wife, Ardith; 2 sons, Jerry Austin of Eckerman and Raymond Austin of Rothbury; 3 daughters, Geniece (Dave) Chester of Twin Lake and Lakeland, FL, Rebecca (Swan) Swanson of Whitehall and Pamela Austin of Rothbury; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Vern (Yuvonne) Austin of Muskegon. 

SERVICE: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Faith Baptist Church, 3593 Whitehall Rd., North Muskegon, with the Rev. James A. Swierenga and the Rev. Gene Walter officiating. Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery. A Military Salute will be conducted at the cemetery by the Muskegon County Veteran Council.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 2-5 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: American Red Cross, Muskegon-Oceana Chapter, 313 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon, 49440 or Memorial Fund of Faith Baptist Church, 3593 Whitehall Rd., North Muskegon 49445.

Mr. Roger P. Babcock of Whitehall 

Roger P. Babcock, age 81, died November 28, 2010. He was born May 14, 1929, in Mason County, to Ray D. and Anna E. (Paul) Babcock.  After proudly serving his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, on November 28, 1953, he married the former Beth Colby. Mr. Babcock worked as a lab technician at E. I. DuPont de Niemors for 37 years, retiring in 1993. An active member of White Lake Congregational United Church of Christ, Mr. Babcock loved to travel and loved the beauty of nature. He was preceded in death by two infant children, 2 sisters, Pauline Jensen and Ruth Dilly, and a brother, Ivan Babcock.

FAMILY: His wife, Beth; 1 son, Kevin (Darcy) Babcock of MD; 1 daughter, Karen (Rich) Babcock-Sallee of CO; 2 grandchildren, Kelly Babcock and Taylor Babcock; 1 sister, Vera Ernst of Muskegon; numerous nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, December 3, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel and the Rev. Pam L. Koebel officiating.

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

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.
 

Dr. James W. Barnes of Whitehall 

James W. (Jim) Barnes M.D., age 84, died November 12, 2009 at the VNS Hospice in Muskegon, MI. He was born on February 10, 1925, in Middletown, Ohio, to Forrest and Betty Barnes. After service in the US Army in both Europe and the Pacific during World War II, in 1949, he married the former Frances Mirus.

Jim attended school and attained his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati before relocating to Michigan. A White Lake area resident for 55 years, Dr. Barnes was a general practitioner in family medicine in Montague, and later, joined with Dr. A.D. Engstrom in Whitehall, until he retired in 1995. He was a charter member of the American Board of Family Practice, a Past President of the Muskegon County Medical Society and served on the Montague Public School Board of Education.

FAMILY: His wife, Fran; 4 sons, Jim (Ruthie) of Empire, MI, Bill (Elizabeth) of Browntown, WI, Dave (Denice) of Fibre, MI, and Bruce of Grand Rapids, MI; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Martha; niece, Betsy. Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Bill and niece, Barbara.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.

DONATIONS: White Lake Community Fund, Box 42, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Clara A. Barrett of Whitehall (widow of Harry) 

Clara A. Barrett, age 91, was born January 10, 1919, in Dunkirk, NY, to Daniel and Anna (Dillenburg) Ott. On June 7, 1941, in Westminster, MD, she married Harry M. Barrett, who preceded her in death in 2009. A homemaker all her life, Mrs. Barrett was an active member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Lakewood Club. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Catherine Porter, a great-grandson, Coty Swanson and two brothers.

FAMILY: 2 sons, Harry (Denise) Barrett of Flint and Joe (Peggy) Barrett of Montague; 4 daughters, Kathleen (Guy) Quinn, Barbara Barrett, Patricia Turner and Elizabeth (Timothy) Bloomberg, all of Whitehall; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Agnes Moore of NY; 1 brother William Ott of NY.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church St., Lakewood Club, with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding.

VISITING HOURS: Saturday, 10 AM until service time at the church in Lakewood Club.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church St., Twin Lake 49457 or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441.
 

Mr. Harry M. Barrett of Whitehall 

Mr. Harry M. Barrett, age 91, died July 28, 2009. He was born February 12, 1918, in London, England, to Harry D. and Jeanette (Phillips) Barrett. Coming to the United States at the age of 5, he married the former Clara A. Ott on June 7, 1941, in Westminster, MD, and then proudly served in the US Army, from 1941-1945, during World War II. Harry was owner and operator of Western Electronics in Muskegon for 33 years, retiring in 1983. He ran the sound system for the annual Chicken Dinner at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church for over 30 years, set up the sound system for White Lake Memorial Day parades for over 50 years, was active in White Lake Showboat musicals for many years, gladly led sing-alongs at nursing homes in Muskegon and Whitehall, and was a member of Muskegon Amateur Radio Club, White Lake VFW Post #3256 and Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Catherine Porter, and a sister, Audrey Kolk.

FAMILY: His wife, Clara; 2 sons, Harry (Denise) Barrett of Flint and Joe (Peggy) Barrett of Whitehall; 4 daughters, Kathleen (Guy) Quinn, Barbara Barrett, Elizabeth (Timothy) Bloomberg and Patricia Turner, all of Whitehall; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 niece.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, August 1, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church St., Lakewood Club, with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts officiating.

DONATIONS: Heartland Health Care Center, 916 E. Lewis St., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. Laurence C. "Larry" Barry of Whitehall 

Mr. Barry was born in Detroit on March 24, 1926. He died December 24, 2009, at age 83.

Following graduation from high school in 1944, he enlisted in the Navy V-12 College Training Program, through which he attended Western Michigan University and Northwestern University. He was discharged in June, 1946. Larry married Mary Meneghini in September 1946. He attended Ohio State University under the G.I. Bill and graduated in June 1950. Larry's 35 years experience in personnel/industrial relations culminated in the post of Corporate Vice-President of Industrial Relations at Learjet Corporation in Wichita, Kansas, where he recorded ten years of labor relations without a strike or grievance. Larry married Katherine Clark RN in November, 1981. He retired from American Coil Spring Company of Muskegon in 1988 as Director of Employee Relations.

Larry was pre-deceased by his first wife Mary, who died in August, 1981, and Katherine, who died in February, 2004. He is survived by his six sons: Craig (Judy) of CA, David (Rita) of Muskegon, Thomas, Steven and James (Diane), all of CA, and Ronald (Emma) of FL, and three step-children, Greg Clark, Lisa (Tom)Metzdorf and Jeff Clark, all of Muskegon. He is also survived by his brother, Patrick (Dolores) Barry of SC and a sister, Kathleen (Gene) Persinger of OH; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Larry has been cremated in accordance with his wishes. Private services have been held.

Memorial donations to Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon, MI 49441.
 

Mr. Robert R. Bartlett of Whitehall

Mr. Bartlett, age 84, died November 3, 2009. He was born January 9, 1925, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Herbert C. and Bess (Caldwell) Bartlett. On January 1, 1951, in Balsam Lake, WI, he married the former Jean D. Gustafson, who preceded him in death in 2001. After coming to the White Lake area, he became owner and operator, with his wife, of Bartlett Hardware Store, until he retired. Mr. Bartlett served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a Life member and Past Commander of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 in Whitehall, was a member of the Old Newsboys, and a long-time member of the Montague-Whitehall Lions Club, where he was named the 2009 Lion of the Year.

FAMILY: 1 daughter, Theresa Bartlett, of Royal Oak; 2 grandsons, Ray Kniga-Bartlett and Austin Kniga-Bartlett; 2 sisters, Barbara Tallman of Jackson and Nancy (Karl) Vorres of AZ.

SERVICE: Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at Lebanon Lutheran Church, in Whitehall, with the Rev. Douglas M. Ogden officiating. Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall. A MILITARY SALUTE will be conducted at the cemetery by the Honor Squad of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69.

VISITING HOURS: Friday, 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mr. William E. Beauvais Jr. of Spring Hill, FL (formerly of Whitehall) 

William E. "Bill" Beauvais, age 78, died August 8, 2011. He was born August 31, 1932, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to William E. Sr. and Sophie (Frans) Beauvais. He was married to the former Marjorie Post on June 16, 1951, in Mississippi, and proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bill was City Manager for the City of Whitehall for 15 years, retiring in 1997. He had been a member of the Whitehall Fire Department, White Lake Lions Club, and Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69.

FAMILY: His wife, Marjorie; 1 daughter, Michelle Lynne (Tom Jones) Weston; 3 sons, William III (Caroline) Beauvais, Robert (Annette) Beauvais and James (Linda) Beauvais; grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Jaylee, Jennifer, Robert, Brandi, Nathan, Paul & Kevin; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patti (Ron) Hicks and Carol (Wally) Snowfleet; 1 brother, Ernest (Donna) Beauvais.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, August 14, 2011, at 3:00 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Brian L. Kyle officiating.

DONATIONS: Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441 or American Cancer Society, 12723 N. Bellwood, Suite 20, Holland 49424.
 

Miss Romanza L. "Bonnie" Beebe of Hart  

Miss Romanza L. "Bonnie" Beebe, age 78, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was born March 9, 1931, in Muskegon, and had lived in Hart since 1968. She had worked as a nurse aide at Oceana Medical Care Facility for 21 years, retiring in 2006. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, and her parents, Nelson & Evelyn Weeks.

FAMILY: Her children, Jane (Bob) Warren of Mattawan, Paula White of Grovetown, GA, Steve (Jane) Beebe of Scottville, Kathy Beebe of Hart, Diane (Jay) Petters of Scottville and Martha (Bob) Carlson of Hart; her beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Owens, Kirstin & Kyle Taylor, Brandon & Jason Petters, Kaylee, Megan & Hannah Kuipers, Kade Carlson, Samantha Klepper, Miranda Beebe, Bill & Kristy Brinks and Jennifer, Tia & Chaz White; great-grandson, Cache Pierson.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Thursday, July 16, 2009, from 6-8 PM, at (note location) TATE-KING FUNERAL HOME, 2370 N. 72nd AVE., HART.

DONATIONS: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
 

Mrs. Dorothy J. (Schlick) Beesing of Whitehall 

Mrs. Dorothy Jane (Schlick) Beesing passed away on March 8, 2010. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 26, 1914. On August 9, 1941, she married her beloved husband of 68 years, Sheldon K. Beesing.

Sheldon survives along with 2 sons, Jon E. (Kathleen) Beesing of New York and Ross (Kathleen) Beesing of Denver, and a daughter, Karen Beesing St. Amand of Whitehall; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Lindgren.

The Beesing family would like to acknowledge and thank Harbor Hospice for their care and attention, especially her nurse, Erin Hicks and her caregiver, Traci VanGeison, and special friends, Jo Houghteling and Kathleen Harrie.

According to her wishes, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place.
 

Mr. Robert G. "Bob" Belinger, of  Montague 

Mr. Bob Belinger, age 69, died Friday, October 23, 2009. He was born December 13, 1939, in Wheaton, Illinois, to Edwin G. and Loretta C. (O'Connor) Belinger.  On October 17, 1958, he married the former Dorothy "Dottie) L. Kroll in Montague. He had been self-employed in the plumbing and maintenance business. A long-time charter boat captain, of the "Lady Lou", Bob was an avid fisherman & hunter, was a fabulous cook and committed family man. He was also a member of the White Lake Charter Boat Association, White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214, White Lake VFW #3256 Auxiliary.

FAMILY: His wife, Dottie; 3 sons, Steve (Jean), Mark (Karen Morris) and Bruce; his grandchildren, Katrina, Laketon, Bruce (Sasha), Daniel (Aleece) and Joshua; 2 great-grandchildren, Evan and Charli Rae; 2 brothers, John "Jack" (Elaine) Belinger and Edwin "Grant" (Jinny) Belinger.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 3:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. James K. Tanis officiating.

DONATIONS: Belinger Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Bessie E. Bernhardt of Whitehall

Bessie Elizabeth Bernhardt, age 73, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2011, following a long illness. She was born to Fred and Pauline (Miel) Carson on June 20, 1938, in Muskegon, and had lived in the Whitehall area her entire life. Bessie retired from Howmet Corporation in 2000 after 30 years of service. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She enjoyed her daily visits with friends and family at the local McDonald's, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and helping countless people over the years with her acts of kindness and charity. Bessie was preceded in death by four brothers, pat Carson, Leo Johnson, Melvin Johnson and Harvey Carson, one sister, Ruth McClellan, and three grandsons, Jason Moore, Justin Daniel and Paxton Bernhardt.

FAMILY: She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Merle Bernhardt; one daughter, Gloria Bernhardt, three sons, Merle D. (Nancy) Bernhardt, Fred (Roxanne) Bernhardt and Lance (Justina) Bernhardt; two brothers, Paul (Patsy) Carson and Charles Carson; two sisters, Donna Hein and Mary (Ken) Bernhardt; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many special nephews, nieces, friends and relatives.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating.

VISITING TIME: Wednesday, 10:00 AM until service time at the church in Montague.

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

Mr. Aaron C. Berry of Whitehall

Aaron C. Berry, age 24, died Monday morning, December 5, 2011. He was born October 5, 1987, in West Chicago, Illinois, to Christopher and Jeanne (Norgord) Berry and had lived in the White Lake area most of his life. Aaron was a 2006 graduate of Whitehall High School and earned a Bachelor degree at Ferris State University. He was employed by Peterson Farms of Hart.

FAMILY: His parents, Christopher and Jeanne Berry of Whitehall; a sister, Melissa (Zachery) Fillmore of Kalamazoo; grandparents, Edward & Jeanne Berry of Chicago and George & Virginia Norgord of WI; a number of loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

VISITING TIME: Thursday, December 8, 4-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, and Friday, 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon), service time, at Lebanon Lutheran Church.

SERVICE: Friday, December 9, 2011, at 12:00 PM (Noon), at Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Donations may be made to the Berry Family with a decision of charity to be made at a later date.
 

Mrs. Patricia A. Bihler of Whitehall 

Patricia A. Bihler, age 58, died April 29, 2010. She was born March 19, 1952, in Muskegon, to Raymond J. and Dorothy M. (Shall) Green. On September 29, 1971, she married Frank E. Bihler, in Muskegon Heights, and had been a homemaker all her life. Pat was a loving mother and wife, and had a passion for horses, who also enjoyed reading and bird watching, however, her greatest joy was being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alan Green.

FAMILY: Her husband, Frank; her children, Jason Bihler of TN, Nicholas Bihler of Grand Rapids, Holly Bihler of KY, Jaime Grieve of Whitehall; 2 grandchildren, Christian Bihler and Solstice Ribianszky Bihler; 1 sister, Shirley Hill of Kalkaska; 4 brothers, Bob Green of MO, David Green of Livonia, Matthew Green of KY and Roy Green of AR.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Sunday, May 2, 2010, from 2-4 PM, at the Gillette Nature Center, Hoffmaster State  Park, 6585 Lake Harbor Rd., Norton Shores.

DONATIONS: MHP VNS & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon 49440-1221 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.
 

Mrs. Betty M. Bletsch (widow of Kenneth) of North Muskegon 

Betty M. Bletsch, beloved mother and grandmother, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on February 3, 2011. She was born November 13, 1924, in Muskegon, to Charles and Minnie (Beyer) Wilke. On February 13, 1943, she married Kenneth Bletsch, who preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Bletsch had worked at Kysor of Cadillac in Rothbury until retiring in 1980. She was preceded in death by 7 sisters and brothers, and son-in-laws, Tom Reed, Jack Snider and Ron Bell Jr.

FAMILY: Her children, Linda Reed, Kenneth (LaCinda) Bletsch, Bonnie Snider, James Bletsch, Mark Bletsch (Cathy Arnouts), all of Muskegon, Faye (Gerald) Kiesgen of Twin Lake, Pamela (Daniel) Wilks of Muskegon, Janet (David) Wilks of Whitehall and Cheryl (Timothy) Donkin of Muskegon; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Millie (Robert) Sauve; a brother, George Wilke; a sister-in-law, Marian Miller.

SERVICE: Sunday, February 6, 2011, at 4 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Bruce A. Beach officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 2-4 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: American Diabetes Association, Grand Rapids Office, 3940 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids 49512.
 

Mr. Virgil H. Bliss of Montague 

Mr. Bliss, age 88, died February 10, 2010. He was born August 28, 1921, to Frank and Eliza (Wilson) Bliss in Fruitport. On March 8, 1940, in North Muskegon, he married the former Mamie Zika. After proudly serving in the US Army in the Pacific in World War II, he worked in the auto parts business, opening and owning a NAPA store in Frankfort. He later worked for and retired from D & R Automotive in Frankfort in 1994. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

FAMILY:  His wife, Mamie; 2 sons, Robert (Vera) Bliss of Howard City and Donald (Karen) Bliss of Nunica; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Sunday, February 14, 2010, from 2-5 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mrs. Joyce Marie (Swenson) Bloom of Whitehall 

Our beloved mother and grandma passed away peacefully on January 28, 2011. Born April 15, 1927, she lived the majority of her life in Whitehall. On June 9, 1951, she married Quinten Bloom.

Joyce devoted her life to caring for her family.  She was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church where she had been involved in women's groups and committees, sang in the choir, and was the church secretary for several years. She had fond memories of working at Dowker's Drug Store in her youth. Her retirement from Whitehall Leather Company in 1990 ended over a 30 year career in preparing payroll.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Carl F. and Hilda (Timmick) Swenson, and her husband, Quinten Bloom.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Ann Bloom and Paula (James) Gartung, 2 grandchildren, Allison and Kevin Gartung, all of Lansing, MI; brother, Carl E. (Doris) Swenson of Jackson, MI; nephews, David (Wendy) Swenson and Brian (Wanda) Swenson and their families.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE is planned for later in the Spring.

DONATIONS: In lieu of flowers, please consider the Endowment Fund of Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. John A. Bolema Jr. of Fremont

Mr. Bolema, age 85, died May 13, 2010. He was born August 9, 1924, in Muskegon, to John A. Sr. and Hilda (Jannenga) Bolema. Retired from the US Postal Service, working out of the Muskegon Heights office, Mr. Bolema was an active Red Cross volunteer for many years after his retirement. He proudly served his country in the US Army, in Europe, during World War II. Mr. Bolema was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Bolema, a grandson, Mark Bolema Jr, and 2 sisters, Gertrude Scully and Kathryn Garvey.

FAMILY: 1 son, Mark Bolema of TX; a grandson, Blair Bolema of HI; 1 sister, Gloria Klemp of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Bill Bolema of Muskegon and Dick Bolema of Grand Rapids.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, May 21, 2010, from 2-3 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. A MILITARY SALUTE will be conducted at the funeral home, at 3:00 PM, by the Muskegon County Veteran Council.

DONATION: American Red Cross, Muskegon-Oceana Chapter, 313 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon 49440.
 

Mr. Larry N. Botbyl of Montague

Larry N. Botbyl, age 69, died December 12, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 3, 1942, in Muskegon, to Nelson and Edith (Falke) Botbyl and was a graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School. He worked for Brooks Beverage Co. for 15 years, retiring in 1997. On May 11, 1996, he married the former Patricia A. Pawlowski. Mr. Botbyl was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Muskegon, White Lake VFW #3256 Men's Auxiliary, White Cloud Eagles Aerie #4170 and Sons of AmVets Post #1988 of Baldwin. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Laurie Price and Cherrie Botbyl, and a granddaughter, Angel Burton.

FAMILY: His wife, Patty; a daughter, Tifanee Botbyl of Fremont; 2 sons, Troy Botbyl of Traverse City and Trent Botbyl of Muskegon; 4 grandchildren, Amber, Stephanie, Rileigh and Sydney, and a first great-granddaughter due in January; 3 sisters, Merry Ann (Harold) Bennett, Cindy Berson and Margie Burmeister; 2 brothers, Ken (Darcy) Botbyl and Karl (Cheryl) Botbyl.

FUNERAL MASS: Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Catholic Church, 5079 Dowling St., Montague.

VISITING TIME: Wednesday, December 21, 10:00 AM until service time at the church in Montague.

DONATIONS: Mercy VNS & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon 49441-0221.
 

Mr. Donald G. Bowlin of Montague 

Mr. Bowlin, age 70, died May 21, 2010. Born May 13, 1940, in St. Louis, Michigan, to U. L. and Gladys (Gordon) Bowlin, he had lived in this area the past 54 years. In 1987, he married the former Debra Rosenfeldt. Mr. Bowlin had worked for Plumb's as a meat cutter for 30 years, retiring in 2000. He was preceded in death by his father.

FAMILY: His wife, Debra; 2 daughters, Cindy (Mark) Stoffer and Christine (George) Goudie; a number of grandchildren; his mother, Gladys Bowlin of Muskegon; 3 sisters, Peggy McKee of MO, Sue Flowers of AZ and Beverly Fairchild of IN; a brother, Kenneth (Carolyn) Bowlin of Muskegon; nieces & nephews.

Mrs. Janet E. Boyden (Wife of Ted) of Montague 

Mrs. Boyden, age 69, passed away at home on June 5, 2010. She was born on March 3, 1941, to Burr and Moneita Jackson, in Lake Odessa, MI. On December 18, 1994, she married Theodore F. "Ted" Boyden. She was previously married to Burton Lepard and Jack Redican. Mrs Boyden was an artist who decorated candles and cards from flowers and leaves from her garden and woods. She was a member of Montague United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Ted, a sister, Judy (Rev. Keith) Laidler of Holland and a brother, Burwayne (Anne) Jackson of Fallbrook, CA. She is also survived by three sons, Mark Lepard of Lake Odessa, Luke (Kim) Lepard of of Harve De Grace, MD and Matthew (Rebecca) Redican of Bella Vista, AR. She has seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Montague United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague, with the Rev. Randall Hansen and Mr. James K. Tanis officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Saturday, 9-11 AM, at Montague United Methodist Church.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of Montague United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague 49437.
 

Barbara K. Brand, age 84, died July 30, 2011. She was born March 13, 1927, to Fredrick C. and Kathleen (Ward) Kinney, in Evanston, IL. She attended the Chicago Institute of Art and was married to Leslie G. Brand Jr., who preceded her in death in 1996. She had worked for General Binding Corp. in Illinois for a number of years. Mrs. Brand was a member of St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Montague, where she was also a member of the Women's Society of the church. Over the years, she had been a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Highland Park, Il, The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Highland Park Woman's Club, Highland Park PTA, and White Lake Yacht Club.

Mrs. Brand was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Brand, and a sister, Nanne Dempsey Wisnewski.

FUNERAL RITES: Saturday, August 20, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Everett Klein presiding. 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Will be held at Carol Brand-Twa's Garden, 6840 Indian Bay Rd., Montague, following the service at the church.

DONATIONS: Alzheimer's Association, 1740 Village Dr., Suite 336, Muskegon, MI 49442-4842.
 

Mr. Brian A. Briggs of Grand Haven 

Brian A. Briggs, age 41, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at his home.He was born December 7, 1969, in Muskegon, Jerry and Bonnie (Goforth) Briggs. He graduated Montague High School in 1988 and had attended Ferris State University and Western Michigan University. Brian was a talented artist and worked as a tattoo artist for Area 51 Tattoos of Muskegon, with his life-long friend, Jeff Bates, for 10 years. He always enjoyed drawing and music. Brian lived every day of his life for his son, Caleb, the sunshine of his life. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Briggs Jr., and grandparents, Howard & Hazel Macy and Raymond & Thelma Goforth.

SURVIVORS: A son, Caleb; his parents, Jerry & Bonnie Briggs ; Caleb's mother, Jennifer Heath; a sister, Paula (Terry Jr.) Armstrong, a niece, Taylor Erin Armstrong; aunts, Jackie (Howard) Wing, Janet Macy, Judy A. Joseph and Deb (Chuck) Wilson; uncles, Jerry (Raelene) Goforth and Ed Goforth; several cousins; a host of friends.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Sunday, July 3, 2011, from 1:00-4:00 PM, at Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, 803 E. Colby St., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Briggs Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr.Robert R. Brouhard of Muskegon 

Mr. Brouhard, age 89, died June 11, 2009. He was born September 11, 1919, Fair Oaks, Indiana, to Laura and Edith (Alberson) Brouhard. On July 5, 1939, in Muskegon, he married Natalie G. Dulyea, who preceded him in death on March 15, 2009. He worked for Bishop Furniture Co. in Muskegon, and later for Alesko Co., in Alaska, retiring as warehouse supervisor. He was a member of the Eagles. Mr. Brouhard served in the US Army during World War II and was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael O'Connor.

FAMILY: 2 daughters, Marilynn McDermott of Whitehall and Jacquelynn Patch of Muskegon; 2 sons, Larre (Joyce) Brouhard of Eau Claire, WI, and Harold "Tuck" (Selma) Brouhard of Twin Lake; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.

DONATIONS: Alzheimer's Association, 549 Seminole Rd., Suite 102, Muskegon, 49444 or American Cancer Society, 12723 N. Bellwood, Suite 20, Holland 49424.
 

Mrs. Ellen L. Brown of  Montague 

Ellen L. Brown, age 88, died September 19, 2010. She was born September 28, 2010, in Muskegon, to Frederick and Helene (Johnson) Glassner. On September 28, 1940, she married Kenneth Brown. Mrs. Brown had worked at Howmet Corp. in the wax department for many years until retiring. She was an active member of White Lake Baptist Church and active in the Women's Missionary Fellowship of the church. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Brown, in 2008, a sister, Emma Smith, and a brother, Bud Glassner.

FAMILY: Her husband, Kenneth; 2 granddaughters, Lisa Brown and Trisha Inman; 2 great-grandsons, Justin and Mason Inman; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Brown; a sister, Eileen Gebrian; a nephew, George (Edie) Brown.

SERVICE: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at White Lake Baptist Church, 5280 Dowling St., Montague, with the Rev. Steven L. Rodenburg officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague.

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

DONATIONS: Building Fund of White Lake Baptist Church, 5280 Dowling St., Montague, 49437
 

Mr. Thomas Heath Brownell of Whitehall

Thomas Brownell, died on May 2, 2009, of complications arising from Multiple Systems Atrophy, a rare neurological disease that blends the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and Lou Gehrig's Disease. A Memorial "Graduation" Service will be held at Windy Cove Condominiums, 1198 S. Lake St., Whitehall, on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 1-3 PM.

He was born in Syracuse, NY, on June 6, 1941, to Wayne J. and Margaret Leslie Brownell. He is named after the original Brownell ancestor in North America, who arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony on the ship "Whale" in 1638. Thomas was raised in the fruit farming region of New York State along Lake Ontario, and graduated from Dartmouth College and Ohio University. Before pursuing his career as a technical writer and teacher of technical writing, he was employed by Pan American World Airways on the Atlantic Guided Missile Test Range, in the Bahamas, by the NCR Corporation of Cambridge, Ohio, and St. Johnsbury Academy in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

His educational studies took him through sojourns in law and graduate history, but his true interest was writing. He authored 18 books, mainly on automotive topics, and taught technical writing and journalism as a full, tenured professor at Ferris State University.

For over 25 years, Mr. Brownell authored the "Questions & Answers" column for Old Cars Weekly magazine. He was founding editor of Vintage Truck magazine, and had been a syndicated columnist for Motor News Media syndicate. His writing received awards from the International Automotive Media Association.

He met and married Joyce Tarrier while teaching in Vermont. They have two sons, Nathan and Anthony. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, their sons and daughters-in-law, 4 grandchildren, and a sister, Ann Kulik of Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Brownell was a member of Ferry Memorial Reformed Church in Montague.

A physically active person for much of his life - at Ferris, he was known as the professor with the automotive passion who always rode a bike - during summers he hiked the White Mountains of New Hampshire and he once skied the challenging Tuckerman's Ravine headwall on Mount Washington, though he contended in his retirement years with increasingly debilitating MSA.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of Ferry Memorial Reformed Church, 8669 Old Channel Trail, Montague, MI 49437.
 

Mr. Harvey J. Budnik of Whitehall 

Mr. Budnik, age 93, died March 11, 2010. He was born May 28, 1916, in Ludington, to John and Helen (Zywicki) Budnik. On July 27, 1968, in Whitehall, he married the former Goldie Bahr Arnouts. Mr. Budnik proudly served in the US Army Air Corp, an air crew chief, he was stationed at Clark Air Force Base, in the Phillipines during World War II. Mr. Budnik worked as a machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors for 34 years, retiring in 1975. An avid fisherman, he loved fishing on the Lake Michigan, loved to dance, his favorite music Polka Music, and wintering in Arizona. Mr. Budnik was a member of Algot Johnson American Post #69, a Life member of White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214, a Life member of the Moose Lodge and a Life member of White Lake VFW Post #3256. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Budnik and Emery Budnik.

FAMILY: His wife, Goldie; his children, Janice (Tom) Kelly, Sharon (Chet) Reed and Lloyd (Maria) Budnik; step-children, Gerald (Vicki) Arnouts, Ronald (Loydell) Arnouts, Lola (Waymon) Ellis, Michael (Cheri) Arnouts and Bonnie (Larry) Damm; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 3 sister-in-laws, Natalie Budnik, Carol Harrigan & Mildred Bahr; 1 brother-in-law, Robert Landis.

MEMORIAL GATHERING & MILITARY SALUTE: Will be held, Sunday, April 25, 2010, from 1:00-3:00 PM, at White Lake VFW Post #3256, 9370 Walsh Rd., Montague, with a Eulogy and Military Salute to begin at 3:00 PM.

DONATIONS: MHP Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon, 49441.
 

Mr. Matthew R. "Matt" Cabala Of Whitehall 

Matthew R. "Matt" Cabala, age 58, died May 22, 2010. He was born January 8, 1952, in Shelby, to Albert and Donna (Gibbs) Cabala. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Matt had worked for Muskegon County Friend of the Court, retiring in 2007. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Montague.

FAMILY: 1 son, Earl Cabala of Grand Haven; 1 daughter, Taylor Cabala of Grand Rapids; a sister, Karen (Ron) Barrs of Montague; a brother, Ken Cabala of Grand Haven.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.
 

Mrs. Marilyn D. Callis (widow of Herbert) of Whitehall 

Marilyn D. Callis, age 85, died March 23, 2011. She was born September 19, 1925, in Marysville, to Harold and Winifred (Francisco) Johr. On August 23, 1947, in Indiana, she married Herbert J. Callis, who preceded her in death. She had been a homemaker all her life. Marilyn was preceded in death by a sister, Francis Hoover, and a brother, Bruce Johr.

FAMILY: 2 daughters, Loni Callis of Muskegon and Kathie (Darrell) Sturgis of Montague; 2 grandchildren, Adam (Jen) Callis of VA and Melissa (Lance) Quinlan of Grant; 2 great-grandchildren, A.J. Callis and Morgan Callis; 1 sister, Shirley Aiston of Whitehall.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 1 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Bruce A. Beach officiating.

DONATIONS: Heartland Hospice, 3230 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids 49425.
 

Mrs. Helen L. Carlson of Montague

Helen L. Carlson, age 77, died September 14, 2011. She was born August 27, 1934, in Lansing, to Ray and Jeanetta (Helmer) Olger. On April 3, 1954, in Whitehall, she married Paul A Carlson. Finding great pleasure in her life in public service, Helen served as Clerk of White River Township for over 35 years until retiring. She also served in many other capacities for the township as well as serving as a Trustee for the Montague Fire Department Board. Helen was an active member of the White Lake Area PEO Ladies Group and she also served as District Chairman for the Girl Scout cookie drive for several years. Helen was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Hendrixon.

FAMILY: Her husband, Paul; 3 sons, Randy (Nancy) Carlson of Holland, Roger (Sally) Carlson of Montague and Ron (Darlene) Carlson of MD; a son-in-law, Grant Hendrixon; 7 grandchildren, Scott, Brian, Dustin, Micheala, Justin, Olivia & Coreen; 7 step-grandchildren, Chris, April, Keith, Katie, Scott, Jessica & Ann; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Vaughn & Josie; 2 brothers, Lyle (Sharon) Olger of Remus and Lynn (Geaneen) Olger of Lyons.

SERVICE: Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 1 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with Mr. James K. Tanis as Eulogist.
VISITING HOURS: Saturday, 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: White Lake Community Fund, Box 42, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. Joseph A. Carlson "The Formica Man" of  Twin Lake 

Mr. Carlson, age 69, died March 10, 2010. He was born June 7, 1940, in Grand Haven, to Carl and Josephine (Rosneck) Carlson. After proudly serving in the US Army, on December 8, 1962, he married the former Muriel "Doty" Lowden. He was self-employed for over 20 years, known as "The Formica Man", retiring in 2005. Mr. Carlson was an avid outdoorsman, with a passion for hunting and fishing and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.

FAMILY: His wife, Doty; 2 daughters, Carmen (Will) Berghuis and their children, Marie & Michael, and Elizabeth Hoppa, and her children, Jake & Olivia; 1 sister, Patricia (Donald) Brown; 1 brother, Richard (Lois) Carlson; nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL VISITATION: Friday, 6-8 PM and Saturday, 1-3 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

MILITARY SALUTE: Following prayer by Rev. Ben Jansen Jr., White Lake VFW Post #3256 will conduct a Military salute, at the funeral home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: American Cancer Society, 12723 N. Bellwood, Suite 20, Holland 49424.
 

Mr. Roger C. Carlson of Muskegon

Roger C. Carlson, age 85, met his Savior face to face on November 29, 2011. He was born February 24, 1926, in Muskegon, to Enoch and Emily (Norman) Carlson. A graduate of Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music (now, Cornerstone University), Roger worked at Whitehall Leather Co. until retiring. A regular member of Evanston Avenue Baptist Church, he also was a member of Muskegon Railroad Historical Society and Muskegon County Gem & Mineral Society. Mr. Carlson was preceded in death by a brother, Laurin Carlson, and a sister, Melva Seaver.

FAMILY: A daughter, Linnea Lehman of FL; 2 grandchildren, Rachel and Lance; 2 brothers, Marvin (Beverly) Carlson of Whitehall and Alden (Marilyn "Lynnie") Carlson of North Muskegon; nieces & nephews.

GRAVESIDE INTERMENT SERVICE: Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 11 AM, at Oakhurst Cemetery, Whitehall, with Rev. Al Engstrom officiating.

DONATIONS: Evanston Ave. Baptist Church, 1188 Evanston Ave., Muskegon, 49442.
 

Mrs. Rosella G. Chaffee of Muskegon (formerly of Whitehall)  

Mrs. Chaffee, age 67, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. She was born February 21, 1942, in Muskegon, to Jesse and Gladys (Olson) Franklin. On July 15, 1967, in Whitehall, she married Robert G. Chaffee. Mrs.  Chaffee had worked at American Coil Springs Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1976. She was an active member of Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall. She was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Chaffee and a grandson, Eric Chaffee.

FAMILY: Her husband, Robert; her children, Robert Chaffee Jr. of Muskegon, Brenda Chaffee of Whitehall, Cindy (Joe) Miesch of Holton, Judith (Larry) Thomas of Fremont, Peter Chaffee of Kalamazoo, Jeff (Laura) Chaffee of Muskegon, Jonathan (Ria) Chaffee of Kenosha, WI and Timothy Chaffee of Muskegon; her grandchildren, Kyle Harned, Amanda Anderson, Bessie Simmons, Barb Simmons, Joe Miesch Jr., Elizabeth Oudsema, Amber Chaffee, Alec Chaffee, Rebecca Chaffee, Chanda Chaffee and Benjamin Chaffee; 6 great-grandchildren.

SERVICE: Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall, 900 S. Warner St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Thomas G. Beegley and Pastor Robert Woods officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Friday, 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Evangelical Covenant Youth, c/o Evangelical Covenenant Church of Whitehall, 900 S. Warner St., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. Donald L. Chester of Holton

Donald L. Chester, age 64, died Friday, September 2, 2011. He was born January 17, 1947, in Newberry, to Walter J. and Gladys M. (Kiste) Chester. A graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School, he proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Chester worked at Gill Manufacturing Co. in Grand Rapids, and was a member of Holton American Legion Post #397 and had formerly served on the Dalton Township Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Helen and Diane, and 2 brothers, Roger and Richard.

He will be lovingly remembered by his FAMILY, 3 sons, Jeff (Shelley) Chester and Dennis (Shannon) Chester, both of North Muskegon and Donald (Amy) Chester of Holton; 14 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Geraldine Coligure of Holton and Carol Ann Nelson of OH; 4 brothers, Clarence (Ruthie) Chester of NY, Walter (Claudia) Chester, Clayton (Diane) Chester and Dave (Genice) Chester, all of FL; special friends, Sandy, Deb and Rhodene, along with many more family members, friends and co-workers.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND TRIBUTE: Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with Tribute to begin at 1:00 PM.

A MILITARY SALUTE will be conducted by Holton American Legion Post #397 Honor Squad at the funeral home.

DONATIONS: Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
 

Mrs. Dorothy J. Clements of Montague 

Mrs. Dorothy J. Clements, age 72, died March 29, 2010. She was born August 7, 1937, in Chicago, to Raymond and Lillian (Throw) Schiller. She had lived in the area for 48 years, coming here from Chicago. On October 22, 1954, in Montague, she married Lorrel Clements. Mrs. Clements was a LPN and worked at Muskegon General Hospital for 40 years, retiring in 2005. She had also worked as a care-giver and hospice nurse for a number of years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Clements, and a granddaughter, Autumn Clements.

FAMILY: Her husband, Lorrel; 4 sons, Jesse C. Clements of Montague, Mark Clements of OR, Phillip Clements of NC and Joshua Clements of Montague; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Kroll of Hesperia, Jesse A. Clements and Travis Clements, both of Rothbury; a sister, Betty Daily of Shelby.

Private services have been held.

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

 Mrs. Ann C. Ingersoll, Lipka, Coffman Formerly Of Montague  

Today we remember the life of Ann Christine Coffman (Ingersoll).  Born May 19, 1945, Died Thursday, October 7, 2010.  Predeceased by her parents Ann and James Ingersoll and her first husband, Roger Lipka.  Survived by her husband Lyle Coffman, three sons and daughters in-law: Robert & Shelia Lipka, Randy & Lisa Lipka, Ingar; stepchildren Tara Beth & Darryl Borgonah, and Jason Coffman, 10 grand children and 4 great grand children. 
 

SERVICE:  Monday, October 11, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. at Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with Mr. Aaron Eagle officiating.  
 

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 11:00 A.M. until service time at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS:  Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047
 

May she walk with God.
 

Mr. William C. "Bill" Collard (husband of Pat) 

Mr. Bill Collard, age 85, died April 22, 2010. Born October 3, 1924, in Detroit, to Douglas and Dorothy (Abraham) Collard, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 55 years. On August 27, 1949, in Lansing, he married the former Patricia Palmer. Mr. Collard worked for and retired as branch manager of Comerica Bank in Montague in 1988. Proudly serving in the US Navy during World War II, he was a communicant member of St. James Catholic Church, a member of White Lake VFW Post #3256, had served on the White Lake Chamber of Commerce, and had been a member of and was a past-Treasurer of the Montague-Whitehall Rotary Club. Bill was an avid golfer and had held memberships at Old Channel Trail Golf Course and Lincoln Golf Club. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Goulet.

FAMILY: His wife, Pat; his children, Christine (Randy) DeKuiper of Hesperia, Rebecca Collard of Walker, Karen (Larry) Noordhoff of Muskegon, and Mark (Donna) Collard of FL; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, June (Dick) Howe of Hart; 1 brother, Charles (Dawn) Collard of Hart.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Monday, April 26, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding. A MILITARY SALUTE will be conducted, at the church, by White Lake VFW Post #3256.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, April 25, from 4-6 PM, at St. James Catholic Church in Montague.

DONATIONS: American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorials & Tributes Program, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968
 

Mr. Terry E. Collins of Battle Creek (formerly of Montague)

Mr. Collins, age 67, died September 27, 2009, in Muskegon. He was born July 17, 1942, in Mishawaka, IN, to Earl D. and Bessie I. (Genson) Collins. Mr. Collins earned his GED and had worked on the railroad and as a meat cutter. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary, in 1952.

FAMILY: His children; 2 sisters, Sharol Overbey of Indianapolis and Valarie Mills of Muskegon; 1 brother, Charles Collins of Battle Creek.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. Charles Collins officiating.

DONATIONS: Collins Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Helen Holmes Colpoys of Whitehall 

Helen Holmes Colpoys, loving mother and grandmother, was born in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada, on January 8, 1920, to the late Helen Carter Holmes and Fred G. Holmes. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Niagara Falls, NY, where she attended local schools. After high school, she worked at the YWCA, Carborundum and Acheseon Graphite. In addition, she volunteered with the Grey Ladies during World War II.

On June 17, 1944, Helen married W. Duane Colpoys. They had three daughters. In 1964, the family moved to Whitehall, Michigan. Helen and Duane returned to New York in 1979 where they lived in Youngstown. They wintered in Ormond Beach, FL, for many years. Helen returned to Whitehall in 2005 and lived at Bush Creek Manor Assisted Living until her death on March 3, 2011.

Helen was an active volunteer much of her life. She was a Girl Scout leader, assisted with 4-H activities, was a reading tutor, taught CCD classes and was a member of the Lewiston-Youngstown Garden Club, Welcome Wagon, Frontier Golf Club and Youngstown Senior Citizen's Club. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, crafts and friends. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Montague, MI, and St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Youngstown, NY.

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Duane Colpoys, in 1997, after 53 years of marriage, her brothers, Arthur Holmes, Charles Holmes and George Holmes, a sister, Carmel Martus, and her parents, Helen and Fred G. Holmes.

She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Colpoys of San Francisco, CA, Claudia Colpoys-McEwen of Grand Rapids, and Rosemary (Robert) Drury of Satellite Beach, FL; two granddaughters, Margaret Colpoys-Schwab and Erinn Drury; one grandson, Alex Drury; her brother, Paul Carter Holmes of Richmond, VA; nieces and nephews.

Entombment will be made in Holy Angels Mausoleum, Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, with entombment service to be held at Holy Angels Mausoleum. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Whitehall, MI and Hardison Funeral Home, Lewiston, NY.
 

Mr. William D. Conwill of Whitehall  

William David Conwill, of Whitehall , died unexpectedly on Monday morning at his home in Fruitland Township .  He was 63.

Born October 2, 1946 in Flint , Michigan to William Conwill and Kathleen Noyle, he had moved to Whitehall in 1991 from Muskegon .  Mr. Conwill is survived by his wife of 32 years, Martha Ruth Markey.

He was preceded in death by his father, and an infant daughter, Kathleen Ruth Conwill.

Also surviving Mr. Conwill are his two sons William David Conwill II ( Crystal ) of Caro , Michigan ; and Christopher Markey Conwill of Whitehall ; and two granddaughters Cathleen Ruth Conwill and Eleanor Adelle Conwill, of Caro.

Mr. Conwill was the Muskegon Terminal Manager for Lafarge Corporation from 1987 until his retirement in 2004.  He also served as a Planning Commissioner for Fruitland Township. He proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Conwill was affiliated with the White Lake Congregational United Church of Christ through his wife.

SERVICE: Friday, June 18, 2010, at 1:00 PM, at White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with Rev. Keith Koebel and Rev. Pam Koebel officiating. A Military Salute will be held at the church at the time of service.

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

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of White Lake Congreational Church, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, 49461, Muskegon Humane Society-Animal Rescue, Box 93, Muskegon 49443-0093 or a no-kill animal shelter of your choice.
 

Mrs. Donna L. Cook of Montague 

Mrs. Cook, age 74, died Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born July 12, 1935, in Hinsdale, IL, to Fredrick and Elsie (Flaus) Barber. She was married to J. F. "Terry" Cook on September 19, 1957, in Hinsdale, and had lived in the White Lake area since 1970.

FAMILY: Her husband, Terry; 2 daughters, Amy (Matthew Millar) Cook of Fennville and Bethany (David) Pluymers, and their children, Alleia and Johanna, of Madison, WI; 2 brothers, Frederick (Darlene) Barber of FL and John (Marlene) Barber of of UT.

SERVICE: A memorial service will be held in July, 2010 and announced prior to that time.

DONATIONS: MHP Visiting Nurses & Hospice, for Scolnik Hospice House, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon 49441.
 

Mr. Junius F. III "Terry" Cook
 
Junius F. III "Terry" Cook, age 78, passed away Tuesday morning, February 15, 2011.  He was born October 12, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Junius F. II and Barbara (Jacobus) Cook.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  On September 19, 1957, he married the former Donna Lee Barber, who preceded him in death.  Terry was employed as a software analyst at Scott Paper in Muskegon. Terry was preceded in death by his parents.
FAMILY:  Daughters, Bethany (David) Pluymers of Madison, WI and Amy Cook (Matthew) Millar of Fennville, MI; Grandchildren, Alleia B. and Johanna E. Pluymers; Brother, Peter D. (Beverly) Cook of Willowbrook IL; Sister, Catherine Powell of San Francisco, CA; Niece, Anne (Charles) Pratt of Evanston, IL.
SERVICE: Services will be held in the summer of 2011.
DONATIONS: White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague, MI  49437.
 

Mr. Leon G. Cook of Twin Lake 

Mr. Cook, age 66, died Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born October 13, 1943, in Muskegon, to George M. and Laurel D. (Thompson) Cook. On October 30, 1964, he married the former Kathleen F. Hoover in Muskegon. Mr. Cook had worked at Port City Machine Co. and later, Erdman Machine Co., retiring in 2002. He was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by 1 sister and 3 brothers.

FAMILY: His wife, Kathleen; 2 sons, John (Linda) Cook and Joseph (Joy) Cook; 1 daughter, Michelle (Jay) Goodrich; his grandchildren, Christopher (Natalie) Goodrich, David Goodrich, Eric Goodrich, Edward Cook, Sarah (Keenan) Jewkes, Katy Cook, Andie Cook, Faith Cook, Mason Cook and Autumn Cook.

SERVICE: Friday, October 23, 2009, at 3 PM, at Rothbury Community Church, 2440 Winston Rd., Rothbury, with the Rev. Jonathan D. Rager officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. A ROSARY will be recited, at the funeral home, in Whitehall, at 7 PM.

DONATIONS: MHP VNS and Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon, 49440
 

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.
 

Mrs. Edith M. "Edie" Cooper of Whitehall

Edith M. "Edie" Cooper, age 85, died September 18, 2011. She was born August 27, 1926, in Muskegon, to Willard and Jennie (Flanders) Whitney. She was married to Wilbur Weiss, and then, Robert Cooper, both of whom preceded her in death. She had worked for her entire life in food service, for many years at the White Sands Restaurant in Whitehall. She was a member of White Lake Wesleyan Church. Edie was preceded in death by son, Gary Weiss, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

FAMILY: A daughter, Cindy (Koko) Shalifoe of North Muskegon; a son, Gregory Weiss of West Bloomfield; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Sunday, October 16, 2011, beginning at 1 PM, at SHAWL Community Room, 225 S. Hall St., Whitehall.

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

Mrs. Mitzi A. Cooper (widow of Carl) of Montague 

Mitzi A. Cooper, age 77, died April 17, 2011. She was born December 15, 1933, in Marine City, to John and Lilia (Smith) Garrick. A homemaker all her life, on June 7, 1963, she married Carl Cooper, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2004. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dora Bates, a son, Steven Williams and a sister, Betty Lucht.

FAMILY: A daughter, Robin TenBrink of Muskegon; sons, James (Linda) Williams of Hesperia, David Williams and Ted (Suzanne) Cooper, both of Montague; 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Lewis of Shelby, Ruby (Albert) Gerow of Muskegon and Lilia Ventura of Spring Lake; brothers, Terry Garrick of WA and Ed (Diane) Bergren of Traverse City.

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 2-5 PM, at White Lake Masonic Temple, 5425 Dowling St., Montague.

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

Mr. Richard G. Crane of Montague 

Richard G. Crane, age 68, died November 30, 2010. He was born February 14, 1942, in Muskegon, to Frank G. and Marguerite E. (Kropf) Crane. A Montague High School graduate, Rich completed two years of college at Baker College. On June 22, 1974, he married the former Gail Treptow. He worked as a police officer for the City of Montague, retiring as a Sergeant. He later worked for Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall for nearly 10 years. A communicant member of St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Montague, Rich was a Life member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law, Ork Treptow and and aunt, Laura Cole.

FAMILY: His wife, Gail; a daughter, Karrie (Steve) Twork; 2 sons, Jon (Joy) Crane and Michael (Jill) Crane; 7 grand children; 4 great-grandchildren; his children's mother, Rena (Robert) Kowalski; a sister, Betty (Arwin) Brown; cousin, John Knowlton; father-in-law, James Treptow; brother-in-law, William (Dee Dee) Treptow; niece, Kelly Treptow; uncles, Jerry Cole and Paul Treptow; other cousins and friends; his special kids, his dogs, Sammy, Casey & Robbie, and his kitty, Abbie.

SERVICE: Monday, December 6, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Fr. Everett H. Klein officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 3-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague 49437 or Crane Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. Dale  F. Crevier "K8PY" of  Whitehall

Mr. Dale F. Crevier, age 66, has reached his lifetime goal of faith, and went to be with his Lord on November 12, 2009. He was born May 20, 1943, in Muskegon, to Emil and Loretta (Brooks) Crevier. He was a 1961 graduate of Shelby High School, had attended Muskegon Community College, and had completed an electronics correspondence course. On April 8, 1967, he married Carol J. Bluhm. Together, they built their own home on 12 acres in the White Lake area.

Dale was employed for 29 years by the Burns International Security  Agency, retiring as a Field Supervisor, with his main office located at the former Sealed Power Corp. Dale was a lifelong amateur radio hobbyist - Call sign K8PY - obtaining his first license at the age of 15, progressing to achieve the highest license possible - "Extra Class". He was active in the Muskegon Amateur Radio Council and was also part of many Field Day events, earning many "contact awards". he also enjoyed fishing, camping, the family cats and his very special children, Dean Pesch, Laura (Greg) Jehnke, Terri (Steve) Slater, god-son, Kurt (Liz) Pesch, Peter Pesch, and god-son, Michael Policka,all of whom gave great joy and meaning to his and Carol's life. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and a God-father, Russ Crevier.

FAMILY: His wife of 42 years, Carol; mother-in-law, Margarette H. Bluhm of Muskegon; the Pesch family of Muskegon; many numerous special friends; cats, Molly, Symon and Coco.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, November 16, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 10:00 AM until service time, at St. James Lutheran Church.

DONATIONS: Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council, Box 691, Muskegon 49443 or Memorial Fund of St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, 49437.
 

Mr. Carl Brown Cross of Montague 

Carl Cross, age 27, son of the William & Priscilla (Hellman) Cross, died November 3, 2009. Carl was born June 14, 1983, in Muskegon, and attended Wesley School until graduating in 2007 He was a member of St. Peter's by-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Montague. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill, and two brothers, Jack Vanderstelt and Joe Vanderstelt.

FAMILY:  His mother, Priscilla; brothers & sisters, Richard (Gloria) Vanderstelt, Darla (Scott) Genson, Carla Heacock (fiance, Russ Lichner), Cheryl (Victor) Williams, Asil Cross, Terry Cross, Aleah Cross and Tyler Cross; his God-Mother, Carlis Johnson; an aunt, Nancy (Jack) Parker; many nieces & nephews and friends.

SERVICE: Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 4 PM, at St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Everett H. Klein officiating.

VISITING HOURS:  Saturday, 3-5 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague 49437
 

Mr. William I. Cross Jr. of Montague 

Mr. Cross, age 66, died Thursday, June 25, 2009. He was born July 21, 1942, in Muskegon, to William Sr. and Irene (Timmer) Cross. He served in the US Army, during the Vietnam Conflict, from 1961 to 1966. On June 24, 1967, in Muskegon, he married the former Priscilla A. Hellman.  He had worked as a furnace operator, at Howmet Corp. for 35 years, retiring in 2001. Mr. Cross served on the Montague Fire Department from 1976 to 1992, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was a member of St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church and a Life member of White Lake VFW Post #3256. He was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph "Beets" VanderStelt and Jack VanderStelt, and a granddaughter, Nicole Williams.

FAMILY: His wife, Priscilla; 9 children, Richard (Gloria) VanderStelt, Darla (Scott) Genson, Carla Heacock (fiance, Russ Lichner), Cheryl (Victor) Williams, Carl Cross, Asil Cross, Terry Cross, Aleah Cross and Tyler Cross; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Nancy (Andy) Parker; extended family, Jennifer and Aaron Justice; special friends, Big Butch and Ken.

SERVICE: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, in Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Everett H. Klein officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall. On Monday, a salute will be extended at 4:00 PM, by the Montague Fire Department, at the funeral home. At 8:00 PM, at the funeral home, a Military Salute will be offered by White Lake VFW Post #3256.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old Channel Trail, Montague 49437.
 

Mrs. Nina J. Cullen of Montague/Whitehall 

Nina went to Heaven to meet her Lord and loved ones, both young and old, on June 21, 2010. Nina lived life to the fullest with and for her family, Don, her husband of 58 years, and her children, Donna and Bill, Jenna, Eric and Cullen; Tom and Kristi, Stephanie and Jeremy, David and Stephanie; Cheryl; John and Tanya, Ryan, Samantha and Spencer; Christopher and Deanna, Jordan, Ashley, Morgan, Tate and Stevie; and Nina's lifelong friend, Lois, with whom she swam and sailed with on White Lake the Beautiful; along with her extended family, Jack and Joan; Jo; and many fun relatives.

Nina loved many more children including those on her Montague School bus to which she drove for 13 years.

Nina was born to Adolph and Jennie Roberts in 1923. Her brothers and sisters who were waiting for her to join them were Howard, Adolph Jr., Marion, Bette and Edward. Nina loved her Lord and was baptized, confirmed, married and was a communicant member of St. James Lutheran Church. She demonstrated her love by working in and supporting the food pantry through LOVE, Inc. of the White Lake area.

Nina attended the White Lake School District #6, and later was an outstanding athlete at Montague High School. She graduated from MHS in 1942, serving as the Class Secretary.

Nina loved to play golf, to which she and Don inspired "the love of the game" in their children and other young golfers. Although Don could not coach Nina, they held the low score of 34 at Grand Haven's back nine in an alternate shot event while playing with dear friends, Bill and Ruth Kowalski. It was even whispered that Nina told a "fib" to a police officer to get to a tournament on time. Good times were had by Nina at White Lake GC, Lincoln and Old Channel Trail GC, including Club Championships. Nina was the Muskegon City Golf Champion in 1956 and 1959. In the winter months, she bowled, had fun, and drank beer, winning the 1972 GMWBA singles actual with a 619 and the handicapped division as well with a 706.

Nina was instrumental in equal education opportunities for learning challenged children. Strong willed and devoted, Nina, with equally determined Don, carpooled with other parents to Muskegon so that their children could attend school and participate in the Special Olympics.

Nina loved to bake. Her remarkable fudge and flaky crust apple pies were delicious gifts to many people. Dr. Engstrom and his staffr would receive such gifts on the birth dates of Nina's five children every year.

Nina lived her last four and one half years at Heartland of Whitehall, where she received numerous cards from Mike and Mary Ann, Bebe, Turtlellen and her St. James family. She enjoyed her life there with many old friends and new, and we thank you for your friendship, love and care bestowed on her there, especially to Nina's caregivers, (her ladies and gentlemen of 400 hall) who truly are angels on earth. We love you!

Please send your MEMORIALS to: Heartland Health Care Center, for Resident Christmas Party Gifts, 916 E. Lewis St., Whitehall 49461 or St. James Lutheran Church, for New Youth Center, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague 49437.

Finally, Nina...we love you and will say our goodbyes to you on FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague...until we hug and kiss you again in Heaven.

VISITATION will be at the church, in Montague, Friday, from 1:00 PM until SERVICE TIME, at 2:00 PM, at the church, with luncheon to follow.
 

Mr. Jack W. Daily of Shelby 

Mr. Daily, age 71, died Friday, January 22, 2010.

He was born September 2, 1938, in Muskegon, to Floyd E. and Rozella (Gravengood) Daily. On July 23, 1960, he married the former Betty Schiller in Montague. Mr. Daily worked for Verizon until retiring in 1994 and was a member of Montague United Methodist Church. He also served in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Daily.

FAMILY: His wife, Betty; 1 daughter, Leann Daily of IL; 2 sons, Jack Daily of WA and Dean Daily of Lapeer; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, January 25, 2010, at 1:00 PM, at Shelby Congregational Church, 51 E. Third St., Shelby, with the Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald officiating.
 

Mrs. Marilyn D. Davis of  Whitehall 

Mrs. Davis, age 67, died July 11, 2009. She was born June 29, 1942, in Hesperia, to Melbourne and Vera (Croff) Beebe. She moved to the White Lake area in 1975, coming from Florida. On April 29, 1975, she married David A. Davis, and had been a homemaker all her life. She was preceded in death by a sister, Janet.

FAMILY: Her husband, David; adopted children, Roy & Iola Bromley; 1 brother, Bud Beebe of GA; 4 sisters, Carol Miller of Whitehall, LaVerle Beebe of FL, Sandra Hanson of MN and Helen Joyce Hanson of Jackson; numerous nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at 2:00 PM, at Faith Baptist Church, 3593 Whitehall Rd., North Muskegon (Dalton) with the Rev. James A. Swierenga officiating.

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

Mr. Eugene L. "Gene" Degen of Montague 

Mr. Gene Degen, age 81, met the goal of his faith, Saturday, October 23, 2010. He was born August 22, 1929, in White River Township, to Arthur C. and Pauline (Wagner) Degen. After proudly serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, he began work in 1954 at Hooker Chemical Co. in Montague until 1982 when the plant closed. He then worked as a contract farmer until hiring on with the County of Muskegon, working at the Wastewater Treatment Site for 10 years, retiring in 1995. Mr. Degen was a communicant member of Faith Lutheran Church in Whitehall, a Life member and Past-Commander (1982-1983) of White Lake VFW Post #3256, a member of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 and a member of the National Past-Commanders Club. Gene was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marion Breusch and Mildred Driver, and 2 brothers, William Degen and Raymond Degen.

FAMILY: His children, Susan Degen, Michael Degen and Sharon Degen; grandchildren, Steven Degen, James Degen, Jennifer Degen, Dustin Degen, Mikah Degen and Talan Degen; great-grandchildren, Alek Degen, Vanessa Keeton, K-Cee Degen and Cearus Degen; 1 sister, Dorothy Lang; care-giver and special close friend, Helen Eilers.

SERVICE: Thursday, October 28, 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 Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague, where a MILITARY SALUTE will be conducted by White Lake VFW Post #3256.

VISITING HOURS: Wednesday, 5-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Building Fund of Faith Lutheran Church, 707 E. Alice St., Whitehall 49461 or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441 or Memorial Fund of White Lake VFW Post #3256, 9370 Walsh Rd., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. Russell Kenneth "Ken" Demond of Whitehall 

R. Kenneth "Ken" DeMond, age 84, died December 6, 2010. He was born December 6, 1926, in Battle Creek. After serving in the US Army, on  October 10, 1959, he married the former Emma Jean Johnson in Whitehall. Ken worked at Whitehall Leather Company until retiring and was a member of White Lake Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karie Brown, and a sister, Margaret Ingraham, and a brother, Otis DeMond.

FAMILY: His wife, Emma Jean; 1 son, Kelvin DeMond; grandchildren, Daniel (Steffanie) Osborn, Jeia (Kyle) Hudson, Joshua DeMond and Drew Brown; great-grandchildren, Alya Hudson and Adalia Hudson; sister-in-laws, Margaret Johnson, Donna (Richard "Ed") Brewer and Diane Johnson; nieces & nephews.

SERVICE: Friday, December 10, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at White Lake Wesleyan Church, 503 S. Division St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Thomas E. Coffey officiating. Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall.

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

DONATIONS: DeMond Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461 or Memorial Fund of White Lake Wesleyan Church, 503 S. Division St., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. Gerritt R. DenBoer Sr. of Lakewood Club 

Gerritt R. DenBoer Sr., age 85, died Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born June 30, 1925, in Grand Rapids, to Cornelius and Angeline (Wiersma) DenBoer. On  October 20, 1979, he married his wife of 32 years, the former Florence Hepler in Elbridge. He was a truck driver for US Truck for over 20 years, retiring in 1980. He proudly serving his country in the US Navy during World War II. Mr. DenBoer was a member of Immanuel Congregational Church in Lakewood Club, VFW Post #8846, and Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 and a member of AMVETS. He was preceded in death by 1 sister and 3 brothers.

FAMILY: His wife, Florence; his children, Gerritt DenBoer Jr. of Beulah, Thomas (Jackie) DenBoer of Scottville, Timothy (Linda) DenBoer of Gowen, Diane Griffin of Wyoming, David (Jean) Barney of Norton Shores and Nancy (Ron) Charles of West Olive; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, April 15, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at Immanuel Congregational Church, 581 White Lake Dr., Lakewood Club, with the Rev. William Fillmore officiating and Jerry Whitman as Eulogist. A Military Salute will be conducted at the church at the time of the service.

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

Mrs. Delores E. "Dee" DeWind of Holton 

Mrs. Dee DeWind, age 78, died Monday, October 26, 2009. She was born May 2, 1931, in Muskegon, to Clifford W. and Laverna (Covell) Cloud. On June 21, 1958, she married Marvin "Doc" DeWind, in Florida. Dee was a certified nursing assistant and had worked at Mercy Hospital as well as being a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Braafhart, and 1 sister.

FAMILY: Her children, Jerry De Wind, Steve (Ramona) Lambert, Kathy (Robert) Crockett, Beth (Carl) Hislop, Craig (Mary) DeWind, Cheryl (Jack) Anderson, Marla (Bill) Harrington, Lisa (Shattuck) Braafhart and Wendy (Randy) Carlson; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 3 brothers.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.

DONATIONS: DeWind Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461
 

Mrs. Dorothea E. Draper of Montague (widow of Clarence) 

Dorothea E. Draper, age 100, passed away August 11, 2009. She was born on May 14, 1909, to Albert and Alvina (Voss)

Koepke, in Tolleston (pre-Gary), Indiana.

Besides being a homemaker, she was very active in two communities, Gary, IN, and Montague. She was a Girl Scout leader and Waterfront Director at Camp Tepicon in Indiana. She was a Water Safety Instructor for the American Red Cross for 45 years, teaching swimming, diving and canoeing. After she and her husband, Clarence, (who preceded her in death in 1983) retired to Montague. Dorothea was active in the Montague Museum, White Lake Historical Society, White Lake Garden Club, White Lake Women's Club, White Lake Area Sportfishing Association, Friends of the Library and White Lake Senior Center. She was also an avid fisherman, an avid golfer and a member of the Old Channel Trail G. C. Women's League. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Montague.

FAMILY: 1 daughter, Diana Draper of Las Vegas, NV; 1 granddaughter, Kimberly Ferrari of MS; great-grandchildren, Diana Purick of NY, and Tara Purick & Dalton Ferrari, both of MS; niece and nephews.

SERVICE: Friday, August 14, 2009, at 11 AM, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating. Interment will be made in Ridgelawn Mount Mercy Memorial Park in Gary, IN.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague 49437 or Montague Museum, c/o City of Montague, 8776 Ferry St., Montague 49437.
 

Mrs. Virginia D. Davis Dresen R.N. of  North Muskegon 

Virginia D. Dresen, was born October 6, 1921, in Detroit, to Reginald and Margaret (Kenny) Davis. After graduating from East Jordan High School, Virginia moved to Muskegon to attend Mercy School of Nursing. After graduation, she fell in love with Joseph C. Dresen, and they married January 20, 1945. She worked as a R.N. and later retired from Muskegon Public Schools where she taught nursing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, in 1992, 2 brothers, George "Buddy" Davis and Clair Davis, and son-in-law, Donald "Skip" Schumacher.

She is survived by her 6 children, daughters, Cherie (Bob) Liskey, Kathy (Ken) Agard and Nancy (Roy) Strait, sons, Joseph Jr. (Shelly) Dresen, Mike (Jean) Dresen and David (Diana) Dresen; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Bob (Anna) Davis; many good friends.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Monday, November 8, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church St., Lakewood Club, with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding. Entombment will be made St. Mary's Mausoleum-Muskegon.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 10:00 AM until service time, at the church in Lakewood Club.

DONATIONS: Harbor Hospice (for Poppen House), 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441.
 

Mr. William D. "Duffy" Townsend of Montague 

William D. Townsend, of Montague, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Poppen Hospice House of Muskegon. He was born November 26, 1930, in Hesperia, the son of Richard and Blanche Townsend. William married Charlotte Hall in Muskegon on February 10, 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years in 2003. They were members of Shelby United Methodist Church. William served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and had worked at Hooker Chemical Co. in Montague for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He served on the White River Zoning Board of Appeals and had served as township Constable for a few years. He loved lively conversation at township board meetings.

He is survived by 3 sons, Bruce & Doris Townsend of Montague, Sam & Francene Townsend of Hallandale Beach, FL and Andy & Laurie Townsend of Montague; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Beverly Gerrans and Barbara Sprague, both of Muskegon; 1 brother, Robert Townsend Sr. of Ruby Creek.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held Monday, July 5, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Montague United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague, with the Rev. Randall R. Hansen officiating.

DONATIONS may be made to the Townsend Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Joyce Irene Dulyea, died on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at her home, from complications associated with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born, the youngest of four children, on December 9, 1924, to Oliver Sr. and Lydia (Graham) Eyestone, in Muskegon, MI.

She attended elementary school in Hesperia. The one-room schoolhouse received its water supply from a spring adjacent to the building. A wood-burning stove provided heat on cold days. She attended North Muskegon High School and was graduated in 1943. She remembered fondly her days singing alto in the choir, performing in musicals, singing with two girlfriends and retaining first chair trombone in the high school band. She caught the eye of North Muskegon High School classmate K. Wayne Dulyea. Shortly after leaving high school, on August 27, 1943, they were married. Together they raised five children.

For a time, she worked for Continental Motors, Sealed Power and Grossman's Department Store. She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Muskegon, serving as Christian Women Fellowship Officer, Choir Director and Elder. She participated in Muskegon County Church Women United, and Michigan Church Women United, who recognized her with the Valiant Woman Award. She volunteered at Hackley Hospital for many years as a play lady. She also volunteered with Girl Scouts of America as a puppeteer teaching children about safety and other topics. She served as a tutor with Laubach Literacy.

She enjoyed her time with friends and family, socializing through bowling and golf leagues, playing cards and dining out. She loved singing with the Whitehall Madrigals. She was a central hub keeping her family informed. She was a prodigious letter writer, sending cards of encouragement and news to family and friends spread across the country. Her love and thanks for gifts of family, friends and caregivers who supported her during the times of her life and the time of illness is found in a gift given back to her community through the Community Foundation for Muskegon County.

She was a trusted friend, loving mother, faithful servant and generous soul.

She is survived by her husband, K. Wayne Dulyea Sr. of Whitehall; sons, Kenneth Wayne Dulyea Jr. (Elaine) of Whitehall, Bradley Ross Dulyea (Shirley) of Spring Lake, Joel Thomas Dulyea (Merijo) of Glen Burnie, MD; daughter, Rev. Dr. Teresa Ellen Dulyea-Parker (Rev. Dr. Albert) of Bloomington, IL; grandchildren, Robert John (Tracy) Dulyea, Teresa Elaine (Dr. James) Postema, Stephen Wayne (Angela)Dulyea, Barbara Ann (Daniel) Zaremba, Jill Danielle Dulyea, Jeffery Ross Dulyea-Parker & Travis William Dulyea-Parker; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Abigail & Isaac Postema, Weston & Whitney Dulyea and Eldon & Oscar Zaremba; sister-in-law, Fern Dulyea Doctor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Sr. and Lydia Eyestone, a son, Barry Hudson Dulyea, who died while serving in Vietnam, a sister, Ella Dietz, and brothers, Oliver Eyestone Jr., who died while serving in Europe, Bob Eyestone and Leonard Eyestone.

SERVICE: Thursday, March 24, 2011, at 11 AM, at First Christian Church, 2755 Holton Rd., North Muskegon, with the Rev. Dr. Robert H. Opperman officiating. Interment will be made in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

VISITING HOURS: Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2755 Holton Rd., North Muskegon 49445 or MHP VNS & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon 49440-1221.
 

Mr. Hurl E. "Peck" Dunlap Of Muskegon 

Mr. Dunlap, age 61, died August 10, 2009. He was born February 13, 1948, in Muskegon, to James and Irene (Hoffman) Dunlap. On December 14, 2002, he married the former Natalie Sills in Grand Haven. Mr. Dunlap had been a self-employed carpenter for most of his life, and was a member of the Thursday Night Men's Card Club. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Daisy Scheiderer, Shirlene Murdzia and Jean Krise.

FAMILY: His wife, Natalie; 2 sons, Scott (Sharon) Dunlap of Whitehall and Timothy Wilson (Karrie Morrin), both of Whitehall; 3 daughters, Sherry Dunlap and Brandy Dunlap, both of Whitehall and Stacy (David) Bryan of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Coty Norris, Jordan Harris, Brandon Kersting, Phillip Hackney and Brittney Swihart, all of Whitehall; great-grandson, Maliki Swihart of Whitehall.

1 sister, Christine Dunlap (Kirk Creighton) of Dalton; 3 brothers, Jesse (Bonnie) Dunlap and Herb (Nancy) Dunlap, both of Dalton, and John (Judy) Dunlap of Rothbury.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Monday, August 17, 2009, at 1:00 PM, at  White Lake Baptist Church, 5280 Dowling St., Montague, with Rev. Steven L. Rodenburg officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 12:00 PM (noon) until service time, at the church, in Montague.

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

Mr. Donald F. Easton of Rothbury 

Donald F. Easton, age 81, died March 2, 2011. He was born March 1, 1930, in Hart, to Fredrick and Eva (Bates) Easton. On September 17, 1952, he married the former Norma Jean Crozier, who preceded him in death. Mr. Easton had worked as a mechanic for Norm's Sales and Service for 20 years, retiring in 1990.

FAMILY: 3 children, Linda (Dave) Bullock, Marcia Easton and Richard (Paige) Easton; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Winifred Grinwis and Beverly Lindsey; 2 brothers, LeRoy Easton and Gordon Easton.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, March 6, 2011, at 7:00 PM, at White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel and the Rev. Pam L. Koebel officiating.

DONATIONS: National Kidney Foundation of MI, Inc., 1169 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor 48108.
 

Mrs. Margaret H. Eicke of Whitehall (widow of Henry) 

Mrs. Eicke, age 90, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She was born June 10, 1919, in Reed City, to Willam and Cora (King) Ellis. On August 28, 1948, she married Henry W. Eicke, who preceded her in death in 1998. A member of Montague United Methodist Church, she was a Past-President of White Lake VFW Post #3256 Auxiliary and a Past Worthy Matron of White Lake OES Chapter #201. Mrs. Eicke was preceded in death by 2 granddaughters and 7 sisters. The family will like to recognize and say a special "thank you" to caregivers at Christian Care Assisted Living Home and at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility.

FAMILY: 1 son, William (Janice) Street of Montague; 1 daughter, Cora (Anson) Farmer of Muskegon; 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

GRAVESIDE INTERMENT SERVICE: Interment of cremated remains, and OES Memorial Service will be held, Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at Oakgrove Cemetery - Montague, conducted by White Lake Chapter OES #201.

DONATIONS: White Lake Chapter OES #201, c/o Masonic Temple, 5425 Dowling St., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. J. John Eilers of Montague 

Mr. J. John Eilers, age 83, retired and former City Manager for the City of Montague, died April 14, 2010. He was born March 17, 1927, in Claybanks Township, to Louis and Ethel (Schultz) Eilers. Onl April 7, 1951, in Muskegon, he married to the former Floye Omness, who preceded him in death on March 18, 1986. On September 27, 1986, he married the former Louise Wahl, who survives. Mr. Eilers had worked as City Manager for the City of Montague for 28 years, retiring in 1992. He was a communicant member of St. James Catholic Church, was a member and a Past Commander of White Lake VFW Post #3256, and proudly served his country in the US Army in Europe during World War II. Mr. Eilers was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Eilers, 1 sister, Marilyn Kocher, a brother, Francis Eilers, and sister-in-laws, Jeri Mackey and Ginger Gunn.

FAMILY: His wife, Louise; his children, James Eilers of North Muskegon, Thomas (Jo) Eilers of Montague, Susan Poynter of Grand Rapids, Rev. Gregory (Julie) Eilers of Port Hope, David (Debbie) Eilers of TN, Mark Eilers of Montague and Allison (Bryan) Henry of Troy; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Betty (Bill) Field, Barb (Roy) Cheever, Pat (Lane) White and Margaret (Jerry) Leutzinger; 1 brother, Russell (Paula) Eilers; 3 sister-in-laws, Barbara Schucker, Barbara Bouska and Donna Gottsacker; 1 brother-in-law, Robert (Barb) Vogel; many nieces & nephews.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 1:00 PM, at St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller presiding. Interment will be made Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Montague. A MILITARY SALUTE will be made by White Lake VFW Post #3256 at the cemetery.

VISITING HOURS: Friday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at St. James Catholich Church in Montague. A VIGIL SERVICE will be held a 8 PM, at the church.

DONATIONS: Eilers Family Expense Fund (for John's medical expenses), c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Doralea J. Eldred of  Twin Lake 

Doralea, age 78, died Saturday, July 18, 2009, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 15, 1930, in Belding, to Leonard and Merle (Mumby) Miller. On May 23, 1980, she married Wayne Eldred, who preceded her in death in 2000.  

A member of Local 539, she worked at CWC for 10 years, then moved to Saint Marys Lake and worked at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington for 10 years, retiring in 1992. For years, she loved to bowl and paint cermaics and was very good at both. Doralea was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard "L.G." Miller. 

FAMILY: A daughter, Cindy (David) Smith of Twin Lake; a son, Dale Bunnell (friend, Anita O'Brien) of Fruitport; 5 grandchildren; Debbie & Tom Maycroft of Muskegon, Wayne & Angie Bunnell of Texas, Craig Smith & Jimmie Pickell and Colette & Jeremy Gee, all of Twin Lake;  4 great-grandchildren; Brooke & Brennen Bunnell, Savannha Maycroft and Cameron Gee; 1 sister, Betty Jean (George) Stark  of Alto; 1 brother, Keith (Nina) Miller of Whitehall. 

MEMORIAL GATHERING: Friday, July 31, 2009, beginning at 1:00 PM, at the Smith Residence, 2980 Fifth St., Twin Lake.
 

Mrs. Rodi M. Engstrom of Muskegon (formerly of Whitehall)

Rodi M. Engstrom, age 87, passed away at the Poppen House in Fruitland Township on Christmas Day 2011. Rodi was born at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on August 2, 1924. Her name at birth was Rudy Margareta Olson. Her parents were Swedish immigrants John Alfred and Sigrid K. (Sundin) Olson. Sigrid intended to call her newborn Rodi, but the attending nurse couldn’t understand the pronunciation and wrote Rudy on the birth certificate. So Rodi’s name was Rudy until she went to school. In school she was called Ruby because her teachers didn’t think Rudy was a girl’s name. When Rodi’s future husband heard the story he insisted on calling her Rodi and she was Rodi from then on. As a child Rodi traveled back and forth to Sweden with her parents on the Swedish steamships. Rodi’s father would buy a new Buick in Detroit, take it on the ship to Sweden, and sell it to pay for the family’s passage. Rodi loved visiting Sweden and knowing her cousins there. Rodi also loved her cheerful and social Swedish relatives in Detroit. Five of her Swedish uncles had immigrated to Detroit. There were strong family ties. Rodi loved to learn and went to the University of Michigan. Rodi met her future husband there, Albert D. “Bud” Engstrom, who was also a student. In early 1943 Bud was ordered to active military duty and ultimately sent to Italy during World War II. They were separated by the war for some time. Rodi joined the United States Cadet Nurse Corps in Ann Arbor. She graduated from Michigan’s School of Nursing in June of 1947 and said that it was the proudest day of her life. Bud returned from the war after VJ Day and went to medical school. Rodi and Bud were married on April 16, 1949 in Detroit at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. They relocated to the White Lake area where Bud soon established himself as a local physician. Rodi taught nursing in Muskegon for a time before devoting herself to raising three children. Rodi was a member of AAUW and PEO. She was also a participant in art activities. Rodi enjoyed an active social life with many friends in the White Lake area. She especially enjoyed landscaping, cooking, sewing, and boating activities. But Rodi’s greatest joy came when she could do something for a friend or family member. Rodi was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.

Rodi was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Maggie Olsson, of Stockholm, Sweden. Rodi is survived by her husband, Bud, of Muskegon, her daughter, Susan (Jack) Ferguson, of Sacramento, CA, her son, John (Bonnie) Engstrom, of Dexter, MI, her son, Robert C. Engstrom, of North Muskegon, MI, and her five grandchildren: Robert J. Engstrom, Lynnea Engstrom, Amanda Engstrom, Paul Engstrom, and Luke Engstrom.

A memorial service will be held on Friday January 6th, 2011, at 2:30 pm at the White Lake Congregational Church located at 1809 S. Mears, Whitehall, MI. Anyone interested in making a donation in Rodi’s memory is asked to consider the Sanctuary at the Park in Muskegon, 570 S. Harvey St., Muskegon 49442 and/or Harbor Hospice, for Poppen House, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441. The family thanks the kind caregivers at these two facilities.
 

Mr. Wayne W. Erdman of New Era 

Wayne W. Erdman, age 56, died June 28, 2010. He was born April 2, 1954, in Muskegon, to Keith A. and Jean L. (Harmston) Erdman. Mr. Erdman had attended Michigan Tech University and had worked for the past 32 years for the United States Postal Service. Wayne particularly enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his partner, Diane Hradsky, always looked forward to the Sandy Corley Memorial Run and was a member of the Fremont Chapter of HOG. His parents preceded him in death.

FAMILY: His children, Wayne Jr. (Stacy) Erdman of AL, Matthew (Tricia) Erdman of NC, Emilee Erdman and Andrew Erdman, both of Shelby Township; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Anita (Rusty) Rowe of Montague and Eileen (Tony) Dinicola of CT; 3 brothers, Keith (Connie) Erdman of Mears, Kenneth (Carol) Erdman of Montague and Scott (Nancy) Erdman of Whitehall; a multitude of nieces & nephews; his soul-mate, Diane Hradsky.

SERVICE: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at White Lake VFW Post #3256, 9370 Walsh Rd., Montague, with the Rev. Douglas M. Ogden officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, July 5, from 5-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: White Lake Community Food Pantry, c/o Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Frances D. M. "Marie" Eyestone of North Muskegon (widow of Leonard) 

Mrs. Marie Eyestone, age 87, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was born December 20, 1921, in Hesperia, to George W. and Helen (Golden) Chester. She was married in South Carolina on June 9, 1943, to Leonard R. Eyestone, who preceded her in death in 1981, and had worked as a cook at Sorrento's Restaurant for 40 years, retiring in 1975. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

FAMILY: 6 children, Lynn (Dennis) Young, Kathy (Michael) Holman, Richard (Sandra) Eyestone, Lee (Marcia) Eyestone, Lori (Tim) Hayes and Lisa (Jerome) Wisniewski; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mona (Gary) Scouten and Marjorie (David) Watkins; 2 brothers, Robert (Midge) Chester and David (Maudie) Chester.

SERVICE: Monday, August 24, 2009, at 12:00 PM (Noon), at River of Life Fellowship, 4860 Holton Rd., Twin Lake, with Pastor Donald L. Benedict officiating. Interment will be made in East Dalton-Oakhill Cemetery.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, August 23, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in WHITEHALL.

DONATIONS: MHP VNS & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon 49440-1220.
 

Mr. Forrest V. Farrin of Whitehall

Forrest V. Farrin, age 80, died Sunday, December 4, 2011, with his family by his side. He was born April 14, 1931, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Forrest V. Sr. and Violet (Dansereall) Farrin. On November 5, 1956, in Newark, New Jersey, he married the former Natalie Schulte and they have lived in the area the past 40 years. Mr. Farrin worked for Fisher Steel of Muskegon for 35 years, and was a member of Muskegon Eagles Aerie #668. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Richard Forrest Ahrens, and 3 sisters, Dorothy Goodermote, Shirley Ball and Nancy Brosnihan.

FAMILY: His wife, Natalie; his children, Dianne (Joseph) Lihan of Fruitport, David (Nicole) Farrin of Ludington, Dale Farrin of Luther, Toni Jo (James) Corbett of Whitehall, Linda Farrin of Norton Shores, Tracy (Robert) Bultema of Whitehall; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandChildren; four sisters, Mae Brodeur, Irene Farrin, Gloria Whipple and Gerrie Washkevich; good friends, Allen Ingersoll and Tim Carr.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.

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

Bristol Marie Fessenden of Twin Lake

Bristol Marie Fessenden, infant daughter of Keith II and Glenda (Metz) Fessenden, died January 21, 2012. She was born in Muskegon on June 23, 2010.

FAMILY: Her parents, Keith II and Glenda Fessenden; a sister, Zoey; grandparents, Robert II (Dawn) Metz, Roseanne (Ronel) Shook and Keith (Robin) Fessenden; great-grandparents, George & Eleanor Wood, Stan & Judy Fessenden, Linda Humphreys Carola Anderson and Lorraine Shook; great-great-grandmother, Cora Kurburski; aunts, uncles & cousins.

SERVICE: Friday, January 27, 2012, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Bruce A. Beach officiating.

VISITING TIME: Thursday, 3-5 & 7-9 PM, at Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

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

Melissa Mae Flahive, age 90, died June 14, 2011, in Grand Haven. She was born January 15, 1921, in North Muskegon, to Martin L. and Melissa (Hawkes) Kropf. She married Raymond C. Flahive on May 17, 1941. Mae cleaned cottages and took care of visitors at Ravenswood Resort in Montague for many years. She enjoyed cooking - and will be missed for her famous Tapioca Pudding - gardening, bird watching and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, a son, Craig, and a grandson, Scott.

FAMILY: She is survived by 1 daughter, Marsha (David) Holmes of Bangor; 4 sons, Dennis (Margery) of Spring Lake, Leo (DeeDee) of North Muskegon, Timothy (Norma Jean) of Whitehall and Roger (Mary Lou) Flahive of Mendota, IL; a daughter-in-law, Karen Flahive of Grand Haven; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Friday, June 17, 2011, at 11 AM, at St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts and Deacon Gary Edington as Con-Celebrants. Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Montague.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, June 16, from 7-9 PM, at St. James Catholic Church in Montague.

DONATIONS: Sanctuary at the Shore, 900 Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven 49417 or Hospice of North Ottawa, 18525 Woodland Ridge Dr., Spring Lake 49456. 

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, June 16, from 7-9 PM, at St. James Catholic Church in Montague.

Mrs. Judith P. Flint of Muskegon

Judith P. Flint, age 71, met her Savior face to face on January 20, 2012. She was born August 7, 1940, to Willard and Margaret (Tawny) Clish. A graduate of Muskegon High School, Judy married Ronald Compton, who preceded her in death on December 4, 1991. She later married Thomas Flint, who preceded her in death on January 2, 2012. She had worked at Howmet Corp. until retiring, and was a member of Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Willene.

FAMILY: Her children, Ron (Kelly) Compton of TN, Phillip (Denise) Compton of TN, David (Margie) Compton of TN; Timothy (Pamela) Flint of Muskegon, Leane Flint of Twin Lake, Diane (Andy) Wentworth of Muskegon, Paula Compton of Muskegon and Kristine (Aaron) Brown of Muskegon; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild.

SERVICE: Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 11 AM, at Clock Chapel, Whitehall, with the Rev. Brian L. Kyle officiating. Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery.

VISITING TIME: Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon, 49441 or Memorial Fund of Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church, 4283 N. Weber Rd., Whitehall 49461.
 

Mr. Kenneth A. "Kenny" Fisk of Whitehall
Kenny Fisk, age 23, died Saturday, December 19, 2009, in Whitehall. He was born December 11, 1986, in Muskegon, to Kenneth and Sharon (Jasick) Fisk. His father preceded him in death. He had worked as furniture restorer at Wildflower Antiques in Whitehall.
FAMILY: His mother, Sharon; grandparents, Art & Arlene Jasick; aunts & uncles, Gary & Cathy Jasick, Michael Jasick,  Guy & Rhonda Jasick, Al & Pat Fisk; many cousins, extended family members and many friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at 3:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Pastor Adrian Thorne officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Tuesday, from 1-3 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Teen Challenge, 440 E. Pontaluna Rd., Muskegon 49444.
 

Mr.Warren E. Fogg of Whitehall

Warren E. Fogg, age 82, died October 24, 2010. He was born November 30, 1927, in Shelby, to Earl and Elizabeth (Radics) Fogg. Earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University, Mr. Fogg worked as a physicist for the US Government Department of Defense for 30 years. He retired in 1983. He also served in the US Army during World War II. Mr. Fogg was preceded in death by sisters, Theresa Pearson, Helen Gorman and Margaret Fogg, and brothers, Neil Fogg and Ronald Fogg.

FAMILY: 4 brothers, David "Bud" (Betty) Fogg of North Muskegon, Francis Fogg of Whitehall, Robert Fogg of Montague, and John (Mary Beth) Fogg of Montague.

SERVICE: Private services have been held.

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

Mrs. Bernice A. "Bea" Friday (Widow of Merle) of Montague 

Bernice A. "Bea" Friday, age 83, joined her Savior and husband in Heaven on August 8, 2011. She was born February 19, 1928, in Shelby, to Charles and Hazel (Peterson) Hansen. On November 29, 1952, she married Merle H. Friday, who preceded her in death in 1998. Besides being a dedicated homemaker and mother, she also worked at Howmet Corp. until retiring. Bea was a Communicant member of St. James Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Dobberstein, in 1985, a sister, Maxine Murphy, and five brothers, Woodrow Kline, Clayton Kline, Jack Hansen, Lawrence Hansen and James Hansen.

FAMILY: 3 daughters, Denise "Toots" Friday, Linda (Larry) Painter and Sharon (Jack) Cockerill; 3 sons, John Friday, Jack Friday and Henry "Hank" (Ruschel) Friday; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlene Grossman; a special-friend, Marvin Omness.

SERVICE: Friday, August 12, 2011, at 11:00 AM, at St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating. Interment will be made in Hubbard Cemetery-White River Township.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 5-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.

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