Mr. Leo L. Gagnon Sr. of Twin Lake

Mr. Gagnon, age 81, died Monday, June 14, 2010. He was born May 9, 1929, in Muskegon, to Leo and Leota (Misner) Gagnon. He had worked at CWC as a welder, and later a supervisor, for 31 years, retiring in 1984. Proudly serving his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, Mr. Gagnon was a member of American Legion Post #225 in Fremont. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

FAMILY: His children, Frank (Frances) Gagnon of Spring Lake, Dawn (Jeff) McPherson of Spring Lake, Leo Jr. (Lori) Gagnon of Fremont, Gary (Lori) Gagnon of Whitehall, Chris (Karen) Gagnon of North Muskegon; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; 2 brothers; his long-time love, Ernestine Cleveland of Twin Lake.

SERVICE: Friday, June 18, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. Keith E. Olds officiating. Interment will be made in East Dalton-Oakhill Cemetery in North Muskegon where a Military Salute will be conducted.

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

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

Mrs. Ruth A. Gerhart of Whitehall 

Ruth Alma Gerhart, age 84, died February 21, 2010. She was born November 2, 1925, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Cadle C. and Rose Marie (Gray) Irick. She was married to James M. Gerhart, who preceded her in death in 2002. Ruth and Jim moved to Whitehall in 1970. Mrs. Gerhart worked in various dental practices in Muskegon and Norton Shores until retiring. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters.

She is survived by her children, James Cadle (Cheri) Gerhart and Elaine R. (Royce) Fillmore, her grandchildren, James I. Gerhart and Margaret E. Gerhart, and a great-grandson, Jack M. Gerhart.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 1:00 PM, at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church St., Lakewood Club, with the Rev. Fr. Donn P. Tufts presiding. Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 12:00 PM (Noon) until service time, at the church in Lakewood Club.

DONATIONS: Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441 or Christian Care Senior
Care, 1150 McLaughlin Ave., Muskegon 49442.
 

Mr. Lowell Douglas "Doug" Goodrich of Montague

Mr. Doug Goodrich, age 77, passed away peacefully after a long illness. He was born February 19, 1932, in Shelby, to Lowell E. and Helen (Parker) Goodrich.

On March 14, 1953, he married the former Doris H. Pedersen, who preceded him in death in 2005. He proudly served in the US Army for two years. Doug was co-owner and operator of Meyer Plumbing & Heating 1959 until 1977, then later Meyer Well Drilling from 1977 until 1982.He also was licensed in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Class A Boilers and as a contractor, as well as being a registered inspector, serving in White River Township, Oceana County and Holton Township. Doug also enjoyed participating in the annual Showboat Musical and loved to entertain children as a clown in the annual White Lake Christmas Parade. He was a member White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214 and Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Duane Goodrich and a sister, Jean Benson.

FAMILY: 1 son, David (Carrie) Goodrich; 2 daughters, Deborah (Craig) Harris and Diane (Peter) Fitzgerald; grandchildren, Kristina (Keil), Brandon, Tiffany, Scott, Katelyn, Matthew and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Eirwen and Isley; a sister, Joyce Flanders. Special friends Letty, Missy, John and Mary.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, August 9, 2009, at 3:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. James K. Tanis officiating.

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

DONATIONS: MI Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd., Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 or MAPS Scholarship Fund in Memory of Doug Goodrich, 4900 Stanton Blvd., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. Willard E. Grossenbacher of Whitehall 

Mr. Grossenbacher, age 91, died August 28, 2009. He was born on August 13, 1918, in Chicago, to Francis A. and Emily E. (Winters) Grossenbacher. In 1944, he married the former Mary Jane Miesch, who preceded him in death in 1999.. Mr. Grossenbacher owned and operated Edgewood Mobile Home Park and the Edgewood Store, retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers.

FAMILY: 2 sons, Richard (Pamela) Grossenbacher of Belmont and Roger (Margaret) Grossenbacher of Grand Rapids; 3 grandchildren, Rick Grossenbacher of CA, Dana (Jerry) Jansma of Kalamazoo and Philip (Angela) Beckwith of Shanghai, China; 2 great-grandchildren, Lindsey Jansma and Kollen Jansma, both of Kalamazoo; a sister-in-law, Margaret LaMorte of Muskegon.

SERVICE: Tuesday September 1, 2009, at 1 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Donald Jansma officiating. Entombment will be made in St. Mary's Mausoleum in Muskegon.

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

DONATIONS: Humane Society & Animal Rescue, Box 93, Muskegon, 49443 or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon 49441.
 

Mr. Raymond M. Hams Jr. of Montague 

Mr. Hams, age 84, died Thursday, September 3, 2009. He was born August 4, 1925, in Fremont, to Raymond M. Sr. and Laura (Warner) Hams. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, seeing action in the Iwo Jima campaign. On August 30, 1946, he married the former Lois Riggle in Muskegon. She preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Hams worked as a machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors for 36 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Friendship Bible Chapel in Montague and had served on the White Lake Senior Center Board of Directors. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Thomas Hams, a sister Lillian, and a brother, Charles.

FAMILY: 1 daughter, Linda Hams of Montague; 1 son, William (Deborah) Hams of Montague; 2 grandsons, James (Heather) Hams of Whitehall and Scott (Janet) Hams of Montague; 4 great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Lauren, Matthias and Payton.

SERVICE: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at 1 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Mr. Ed Burdick officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague.

VISITING HOURS: Wednesday, 11:30 AM until service time, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

DONATIONS: White Lake Senior Center,  8741 Ferry St., Montague 49437.
 

Mr. Clyde O. Hatch of Whitehall 

Clyde O. Hatch passed away on May 28, 2009, at his cabin in Grayling. He was born on December 30, 1925, to Elmer and Edna (Packard) Hatch. He attended Muskegon Heights schools and graduated in 1944, from Walkerville High School. He immediately joined the US Navy and served through the end of World War II on the USS Bell, as a fireman. He married Dorothy E. Kokx on November 8, 1947, in Weare, Michigan.

He was employed by GTE of Michigan for 31 years before he retired in 1977. He was a Charter and Life member of White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214. He was also a member of Twin Lake Civic Club and served on the Twin Lake Board of Education. He served as caretaker of Michillinda Beach Association for about 16 years.

Of his many loves was going north to his "Cabin" in Grayling, watching the deer and other various wildlife. He was very devoted to his family and friends. He looked forward each year to the family reunion and never missed attending. Mr. Hatch was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell, Hubert, Clinton and Robert, and also by two sisters, Doris & Beatrice.

SURVIVORS include his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; four children, David (Jill) Hatch of Ludington, Nancy (Walter) Gray of Muskegon, Mary Stabler of Merritt Island, FL and Eileen (Steve) Jenkins of Holland. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and his beloved sister, Vera Campbell of Rapid City, MI.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall.

DONATIONS: Mercy Hospice of Grayling, 201 Meadows Dr., Suite A, Grayling, MI 49738.
 

Mrs. Fern L. Henriksen of Montague 

Mrs. Fern L.Henriksen, age 91, died April 17, 2010. She was born March 3, 1919, in Big Rapids, to Otto and Elizabeth (Rschke) Martz. A homemaker all her life, she was married to Hartvic C. Henriksen, who preceded her in death in 1995. Mrs. Henriksen was a communicant member of St. James Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Hales, and a brother, John Martz.

FAMILY: 1 son, Phillip Henriksen of Montague; 1 daughter, Diane Branch of Winona , MN; 2 grandchildren, Phillip Jr. (Nicole) Henriksen of Cadillac and Kelly Henriksen (Omar Haitum) of Ann Arbor; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Grace (Russ) Dunkel of Big Rapids; 2 brothers, Hrold (Marge) Martz of Grand Rapids and Robert (Murlin) Martz of Big Rapids.

SERVICE: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 1:00 PM, at St. James Lutheran Church, Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating.

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

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

Mr. Allen B. Higgins of Montague, Mi (formerly of Berwyn, IL)  

Mr. Higgins, age 88, died Thursday, April 8, 2010. Born September 1, 1921, in Clinton, IA to Colin and Edith (Ballou) Higgins, he graduated from Illinois Wesleyan College and earned a Master’s degree at the University of Illinois. On June 12, 1948, he married the former Margaret Finley in Riverside, Illinois.  Mr. Higgins served as Athletic Director of District #99 for the Cicero Public Schools in IL for 34 years, retiring in 1983. In 1994, Allen and Margaret moved to the White Lake area where they had been long time summer residents.

Mr. Higgins was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, the Montague United Methodist Church, and White Lake Lodge #198 F & AM. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. Mr. Higgins was preceded in death by sons David and James and grandson Grant Kidman of CA.

FAMILY: His wife of 61 years, Margaret; daughters Amy Kidman of CA; Cynthia Billington (Charles) of  IL; Janice Higgins of WI; and Catherine (Scott) Brower of IL;   13 grandchildren; a sister, Anne (Charles) Nelson of MD; and a daughter-in-law, Linda (James) Higgins of MA. 

MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Saturday, May 1, 2010, 11:00 AM, Montague Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague, with the Rev. Randall R. Hansen and Mr. James K. Tanis officiating.

VISITING HOURS:  10:00 AM until service time, at the church. 

DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of Montague United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague, MI  49437 or MHP VNS & Hospice, 888 Terrace St., Muskegon, MI  49441.
 

Mrs. Ramona S. Hines of Whitehall 

Mrs. Hines, age 84, died June 4, 2009. She was born July 7, 1924, in Joliet, IL, to Earl and Hazel (Knickerbocker) Roth. She had lived in the White Lake area the past 10 years, coming from St. Charles, MO. On February 24, 1968, in Altamonte Springs, FL, she married John Hines. She received an Associates Degree from Joliet Junior College, had worked for the Diocese of Central Florida for 20 years, was a member of St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church and was a member of the White Lake Chorale.

FAMILY: Her husband, John; a daughter, Christal (Charles "Burt") Jackson of Whitehall; a son, Philip (Tracy) Hyatt of FL; a step-daughter, Gail (Don) Combs of TX; a step-son, Greg (Missy) Hines of AR; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

GATHERING: A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 9:30 AM, at the weekly morning Eucharist Service at St. Peter's By-the-Lake Episcopal Church in Montague, with the Rev. Fr. Everett H. Kline presiding.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be held at a later date and announced at that time.

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

Bennett W. Hoffman "Ben" of Montague 

Bennett W. "Ben" Hoffman, age 11, died May 22, 2010. He was born June 13, 1998, in Fremont, to Dan and Laurie (Bennett) Hoffman. A member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Rothbury, Ben was in the 6th grade at NBC School in Montague. He was preceded in death by grandparents Wallace and Alma Hoffman.

FAMILY: His parents, Dan and Laurie Hoffman; a sister, Emily Hoffman of Whitehall; a brother, Drew (Beth) Hoffman of Whitehall; grandparents, Bruce and Carol Bennett of Ludington; his beloved cat, Cally; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

FUNERAL LITURGY: Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2964 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury, with the Rev. Fr. Phillip J. Witkowski presiding. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague.

VISITING HOURS: Wednesday, 4-8 PM, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Rothbury.

DONATIONS: Bennett Wallace Hoffman Memorial Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
 

Mrs. Dorothy A. Hulce of Twin Lake 

Dorothy Alice Hulce has joined her Lord and Savior, June 28, 2010. Dorothy was born April 8, 1925, in Ravenna. She married Merton Lewis Hulce in 1941. Together they lived in the White Lake area since 1958. Merton and Dorothy spent many years ministering to others. They are remembered by many for their hosted gatherings in their back patio. In her retirement, Dorothy spent most of her time enjoying her grandchildren and has left a big impact on their lives. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Merton, and her parents, George and Cora Cook.

She is survived by daughter, Janice (Keith Sr.) Gascho, sons Terry (Louann) Hulce and Brad (LuAnn) Hulce; grandchildren, Edward (Becky) Gascho, Alan (Traci) Gascho, Keith Gascho Jr., Christina (Jeff) VanKuiken, Heather (Drew) Orlando, Virginia (Paul) Davidson, Drew Yeaton, Ann Hulce and Matt Hulce; 9 great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Thelma Liikala and Peggy (Al) Ackerman.

SERVICE: Friday, July 2, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Eric Strattan officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague.

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

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

Mrs. Gertrude A. Hunter (widow of William) Whitehall 

Gertrude A. Hunter, age 84, died March 17, 2010. She was born August 10, 1925, in Suttons Bay, to Albert and Gena (Olson) Setterbo. On May 12, 1946, in Suttons Bay, she married William H. Hunter, who preceded her in death in 2001. Mrs. Hunter had worked as a ward secretary at Muskegon General Hospital for more than 20 years, retiring in 1987. She was a communicant member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Johnston, a brother, Melton "Mickey" Setterbo, and two sisters, Arlene Mortenson and Elizabeth Hartle.

FAMILY: Her children, Cynthia (William) May of Muskegon, William (Sherry) Hunter of Muskegon, Karon (Gary) Jackowski of Virginia, Cheryl (Greg) Gerrans of Norton Shores and Carol (John) Kring of Whitehall; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Faith Lutheran Church, 707 E. Alice St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Micheal D. Kroll officiating.

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

Mr. William A. Jackson Jr. of Montague 

Mr. Jackson, age 79, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. He was born May 11, 1930, in Baldwin, to William Sr. and Mary (Duffing) Jackson. On September 30, 1950, he married the former Eleanor VanBrocklin in Baldwin. Mr. Jackson worked in the concrete and masonary business for 53 years, retiring from Consumer's Concrete in 1990. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, William Barrett.

FAMILY: His wife, Eleanor; his children, Linda (Chris) Sluyter and Anetta (Richard) Lohman, both of Whitehall, William (Meri) Jackson of Twin Lake, Sue Barrett of Rothbury, Tom Jackson of Montague, David (Glenda) Jackson of FL, Shelly (Kevin) Hanke and Rita (Bob) McConaughy, both of Montague; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers; 8 sisters.

SERVICE: Friday, November 27, 2009, at 3:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Verne Wright officiating.

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

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

Mr. Leo G. Johnson of Montague 

Mr. Johnson, age 78, died March 25, 2010. He was born December 23, 1931, in Muskegon, to Gustave and Pauline (Miel) Johnson. On November 4, 1953, in Cross Plains, Tennessee, he married the former Marie Conn. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2009. Mr. Johnson worked as a color mill operator at Whitehall Leather Company (Genesco) in Whitehall until retiring. He proudly served in the US Army as a paratrooper during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin Johnson, Harvey "Ed" Carson and an infant brother.

FAMILY: His children, Nancy (Michael) Hennessy, Diane (Stephen) Lutz, Linda (Dan) Mahoney and Debra Yordy; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Donna Hein, Mary (Kenneth) Bernhardt, Ruth McClellan and Bessie (Merle) Bernhardt; 2 brothers, Paul (Patsy) Carson and Charles "Charlie" Carson.

SERVICE: Monday, March 29, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Jonathan D. Rager officiating. Interment will be made at Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague. A MILITARY SALUTE will be conducted at the cemetery by White Lake VFW Post #3256.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 9:30 AM until service time at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Andrea K. Kelly of Twin Lake 

Andrea K. Kelly, age 35, died April 17, 2010.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at Holton American Legion Post #397, 9150 Holton Rd., Holton.

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

Lacey M. Kessler of Montague 

Lacey M. Kessler, age 23, died March 14, 2010. She was born March 27, 1986 in Muskegon, to David and Dawn (Kanouff) Kessler. A graduate of Montague High School, on December 13, 2009, in Shelby, she married Jesse Lee. A homemaker, Lacey had attended Shelby Seventh Day Adventist Church and had been active in the 4H program for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dawn, and grandfather, Henry Kessler.

FAMILY: Her husband, Jesse Lee; a son, Daniel Marshall; her father, David Kessler; a sister, Cortney Kessler; grandparents, Mary Kessler and Don & Patricia Kanouff.

SERVICE: Friday, March 19, 2010, at 3:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with Pastor Ron R. Mills officiating. Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mrs. Marleis J. "Jeannette" Kesteloot Of North Muskegon 

Marleis J. Kesteloot, age 68, died August 10, 2009. She was born August 18, 1940, in Bloomington, IL, to William and Hazel (Runion) Chamberlain. A most wonderful mother and friend to her daughter, Sheli, she had worked as a customer service representative most of her life, retiring from Dake Corp. A Red Cross Volunteer for many years, Mrs. Kesteloot was a member of Community United Methodist Church in North Muskegon.

FAMILY:  1 daughter, Sheli Kesteloot; 1 son, Jeffrey Kesteloot; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Suzanne Sannizzaro and Jacquelyn (Jim) Sharp; 2 brothers, William (Vickie) Chamberlain and Gary Chamberlain (friend, Gigi); several nieces & nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, August 16, 2009, at 2 PM, at Community United Methodist Church, 1614 Ruddiman Ave.,  North Muskegon, with the Rev. Robert K. Lynch officiating.

VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 1 PM until service time, at the church in North Muskegon.

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

Mrs. Carolyn Joy Kies-Genson of North Muskegon 

Mrs. Joy Kies-Genson, age 67, died January 6, 2010. She was born November 22, 1942, in Muskegon, to Gerald and Vesta (Moore) Kies. On May 16, 1991, she married Leland Genson in Muskegon. Mrs. Genson had been a homemaker all her life. She was preceded in death by a son, James Price, a grandson and 2 brothers.

FAMILY: Her husband, Leland "Jake" Genson; children, Kathy (Barry) Daul, Nancy (Herbert) Dunlap, Mary (Michael) Hamann, Paula (Roland) Baker, Rick (Brenda) Genson, Gordy (Linda) Genson, Harry Genson, Greg (Karen) Genson and Lee Genson; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Judy Grosephend and Leona Kies; 1 brother, Jerry Kies.

SERVICE: Monday, January 11, 2010, at 1 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall, with Darry Hichue officiating.

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

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

Mr. Carl A. Klotz Jr. of  Hesperia 

Mr. Klotz, age 67, died February 7, 2010. He was born July 15, 1942, in Wheeling, WV, to Carl Sr. and Helen (Sutton) Klotz. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict and then served as a police officer in Troy, Ohio, and later for Mokena, Illinois for a total of 12 years. On August 14, 1976, in Illinois, he married the former Patsy Smith, and had lived in the Hesperia area the past 13 years, coming here from Downers Grove, IL. A member of Whitehall United Methodist Church, Mr. Klotz had worked for the Diebold Company over 38 years, and currently worked at Facilities Resource Group of Grandville. 

FAMILY: His wife, Pat; 1 son, Samuel (Gerri) Klotz of TX; 1 grandson, Samuel Klotz of TX.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, February 12, 2010, at 6 PM, at Whitehall United Methodist Church, 117 S. Division St., Whitehall, with the Rev. Gayle S. Berntsen officiating. A MILITARY SALUTE will be held at the time of the service.

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

Mrs. Daisy B. Hill Knollinger, of Whitehall 

Mrs. Daisy Hill Knollinger, age 93, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009. She was born November 27, 1915, in Battle Creek, to George M. and Rena (Burns) Hower. In 1932, she married James Hill, who preceded her in death in 1962. In 1969, she married William Knollinger, who preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Knollinger was a beautician who owned and operated Daisy's Beauty Shop until retiring in 1982. She was a member of Fruitland Baptist Church. Mrs. Knollinger was preceded in death by a son, John Hill, a daughter, Barbara Novak, and 3 brothers, Donald Hower, Eugene Hower and Roy Hower.

FAMILY: 1 daughter, Connie Lang of Montague; 3 sons, James (Suzanne) Hill of Whitehall, William Hill of Rothbury and Donald (Peggy) Hill of TX; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

SERVICE: Monday, September 21, 2009, at 1:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Gene Walter officiating. Interment will be made in Restlawn Cemetery-Muskegon.

VISITING HOURS: Monday, 12:00 PM (Noon) until service time, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mrs. Irma Kollaritsch of  Montague  (widow of Joseph) 

Mrs. Kollaritsch, age 93, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009. She was born in Chicago, January 17, 1916, to Joseph and Rosalie Laschober. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1984. They had lived in the Montague area since 1951. Irma was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers, all of Chicago.

FAMILY: 1 son, Joseph and wife May, of Whitehall; 1 daughter, Irma and husband, John Sampson, of Huntington Woods; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.

SERVICE: Friday, June 19, 2009, at 1:00 PM, at St. James Lutheran Church in Montague, with the Rev. John W. Brooks officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove Cemetery-Montague.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mr. Albert L. Kroll "Shorty" of  Montague 

Mr. Albert "Shorty" Kroll, age 79, died August 31, 2009. He was born October 11, 1929, in Detroit, to Paul E. and Mae (Thomas) Kroll. A life-long self-employed carpenter, he married the former Shirley Smith on August 30, 1952, in Whitehall, and was a member of White Lake Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty McGoran.

FAMILY: His wife, Shirley; 2 sons, Michael (Mary) Kroll of Kalkaska and Gary (Shannon) Kroll of Twin Lake; 5 daughters, Sandra (Ronald) Crebassa of Grant, Karen (Joe) Fessenden of Hesperia, Susan Kroll of Montague, Linda (Jim) Callender of Whitehall and Paulette (Robert) Brown of Ferry; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; special friend, Glen LaFever.

SERVICE: Friday, September 4, 2009, 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 Eagles/Oak Grove II Cemetery, Rothbury.

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

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

Mrs. Martha M. Lash of Montague 

Mrs. Lash, age 69, died March 29, 2010. She was born April 18, 1940, in Tryonza, Arkansas, to Arthur W. and Lena (Wilson) White. On September 26, 1959, in Shelby, she married Robert Lash, and with him, had lived in the area the past 50 years. She had worked in wax inspection in at Howmet Corp. for 28 years, retiring in 1999. She was preceded in death an infant son, Anthony, and a daughter, Sandra.

FAMILY: Her husband, Robert; her children, Susan (Dennis) Cavanaugh of SC, Robert (Carolyn) Lash of Montague and Sharon Lash of Muskegon; grandchildren, Sara (Cris) Wood, Justin Mulder, Megan Cavanaugh, Stacey Mulder (Dan Jones), Shelley Mulder (C. J. Armstrong), Carlee Cavanaugh, Michael (Malisha) Lash and Matthew Lash; great-grandchildren, Peyton Wood, Chris Lash and Shea Lash; her mother, Lena White of Whitehall; 1 sister, Joyce Blohm of New Era; 3 brothers, Sam (Connie) White of Whitehall, Randy (Debbie) White of North Muskegon and Jerry (Cheryl) White of Muskegon; special grand-dog, Casey.

SERVICE: Saturday, April 3, 2010, at 1 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall, with the Rev. Jonathan D. Rager officiating. Interment will be made in Hubbard Cemetery-White River Township.

VISITING HOURS: Saturday, 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.

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

Mrs. Thelma M. Longcore of Whitehall 

Mrs. Longcore, age 81, died March 29, 2010. She was born April 2, 1928, in Ann Arbor, to Chauncey and Elma (Thompson) Hopper. A resident of Whitehall for 54 years, she was married to Robert Baker on June 15, 1950, in Ann Arbor. He preceded her in death in 1981. She married Clifford Longcore on November 2, 1985, in Montague. He survives her. She had worked as a secretary at White Lake Baptist Church for many years, retiring in 1985, and was currently a devoted member of Faith Baptist Church in North Muskegon. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl Hopper and Harold Hopper and a sister, Inez Hopper.

FAMILY: Her husband, Clifford; a daughter, Brenda (Todd) Bartlett of Montague; 2 sons, Steven Baker of CA and Jeffrey (Melody) Baker of WI; step-daughter, Linda Shinkle of Montague; step-son, Russell (Julie) Longcore of GA; 6 grandchildren, Leah (Dan) French of Rothbury, Kyle Bartlett of Muskegon, Corey Bartlett of Montague, Melissa (Daniel) O'Connell of Holland, Russell Longcore Jr. of GA, Joseph (Lisa) Shinkle of OR and Katie Shinkle of AL; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Morgan & Austin O'Connell of Holland, Isaac French of Rothbury and Ezekiel Shinkle of OR; 1 brother, Carl (Opal) Hopper of Ann Arbor; nieces & nephews.

SERVICE: Friday, April 2, 2010, at 11:00 AM, at Faith Baptist Church, 3593 Whitehall Rd., North Muskegon, with Rev. James A. Swieringa officiating. Interment will be made in Oakhurst Cemetery-Whitehall.

VISITING HOURS: Thursday, 6-8 PM, at the church in North Muskegon.

DONATIONS: Faith Baptist Church, for Faith Promise Missions, 3593 Whitehall Rd., North Muskegon 49445.