The Muskegon Chronicle

Arthur Magnuson, 91, of Dowagiac, passed away on January 1, 2023 at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. He was born on March 31, 1931, in Muskegon, MI. On May 10, 1953, Art was united in marriage to Faye Williams. A proud veteran, citizen of the Little River band of Ottawa Indians, and forever tinkerer and traveler, Arthur "Art" Magnuson, was a beloved husband and father and adored by his grandkids and great grandchildren. He will forever be his wife Faye's hero, and his kind soul, curious spirit, and wry humor lives on in all that knew and loved him. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Faye Magnuson; seven children, David (Suzan) Magnuson, Richard Magnuson, Karen Grigonis,...

Cheryl Lynn Klase of Lake City passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home. She was 58. Cheryl was born on February 15, 1964 in Muskegon, Michigan to Elbert "Jess" & Janet R. (Draper) Miller and they preceded her in death. Cheryl graduated from Muskegon High School in 1982. She had been employed as a Project Manager for National Building Services and had traveled many places throughout the United States. She moved to the Cadillac area from Detroit. Her hobbies included: gardening, cooking, baking, fishing, reading, shopping, camping, going to the beach, watching sunset, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Cheryl enjoyed taking care of people and always...

Barbara Ann Greene, 83, of Fort Smith AR, formerly of Spring Lake, MI. died Sunday, October 9, 2022. Barbara was born June 27, 1939, in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Leonard and Florence (Palmer) Bolles. She grew up on a farm and from an early age learned the responsibility of taking care of her own horse. Barbara graduated from Eaton Rapids High School in 1957. On February 17, 1973, she married the love of her life Marty Greene. She was a bookkeeper running payroll and benefits for the Coopersville Public Schools until her retirement. Barbara was referred to by many as the "Cookie Lady", she loved baking cookies and would bake dozens to take to church functions. Also, she was a talented...

Alice J. Vanderlaan, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 with her husband, Richard "Dick" Vanderlaan, at her side. She was born on November 2, 1935 in Muskegon, MI, the fifth of six children born to Emory and Margaret Haverkate. She married the love of her life, Dick Vanderlaan, on October 13, 1956. Alice's pride and joy were her family and friends. Time spent together will forever be remembered and cherished. Alice was always up for cards, dinners out (although she was an amazing cook), visits from out-of-town guests, and a good cup of hot coffee! Alice is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard Vanderlaan; sons, Thomas (Tammy) Vanderlaan of Lahaina, HI;...

Tom C Moore, age 87, of Seabrook Island, SC, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022, with his family nearby. Tom was born in Arlington Heights, IL on January 2, 1935, to the late Clifford and Elsie Moore. At age 14, his family moved to Twin Lake, MI, where he attended Muskegon High School and played on the varsity football team. In his Junior year, the Muskegon "Big Reds" won the State Football Championship and were later inducted into the Michigan High School Sports Hall of Fame. Tom attended Michigan State University and acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging. There, he was a member of the ROTC and later served in the Air...

Leland David was born in Muskegon, Michigan February 14, 1935 to Claude and Thora (Ichenberg) David. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He was awarded a full football scholarship to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated with a B.S. and M.A. degree in Education. After graduation he taught physical education and history. He coached football, baseball and hockey at both North Muskegon High School and Mona Shores High School. Lee and his wife, Shirley, moved to Naples in 1979 and he continued teaching at both Barron Collier High School and Pine Ridge Middle School. Lee is survived by his wife,...

Leland David was born in Muskegon, Michigan February 14, 1935 to Claude and Thora (Ichenberg) David. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. He wsa awarded a full football scholarship to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated with a B.S. and M.A. degree in Education. After graduation he taught physical education and history. He coached football, baseball and hockey at both North Muskegon High School and Mona Shores High School. Lee and his wife, Shirley, moved to Naples in 1979 and he continued teaching at both Barron Collier High School and Pine Ridge Middle School. Lee is survived by his wife,...

Dr. Kenneth W. Oosting, age 85, of Brentwood, TN passed away March 14, 2022. He was born at home to Adrian and Marguerite Oosting in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 15, 1936. He grew up in North Muskegon, Michigan where he met his late wife of 63 years, Jacklyn Bennett Oosting. His accomplishments include 27 years as a car host and member of TN Central Railway Museum, 13 years as a volunteer at Lipscomb Elementary School, more than 10 years as president of Milligan College, president of Harford College, and founding president of Williamson College, founder of "God's Plan for Service," a weekly radio message and a related prison ministry. He is survived by their four children, Wendy...

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Mr. Jeffery Allen Hahn (more famously known as Dad, Uncle Jeff or Mr. Jeff) , unexpectedly passed on Christmas morning at the age of 63. Dad didn't take any gruff from anyone and lived life on his own terms. Which he did to the very end. The legacy of his lifelong passions of traveling, riding motorcycles, and most importantly promoting family and goodwill continues to ripple through Muskegon, MI, Jacksonville, FL and any place he has spent his time. Jeffery was predeceased by his parents Elmo & Maxine, brother Elmo Jr. and his four-legged sons Sarge & Ranger. Whom he always cherished. Jefferey is survived by his loving wife Robin; His...

John Wayne Seppamaki, 77, of Chapin S.C., passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active member of the New Life Community Church in Chapin, S.C., and had a deep and abiding faith. He loved the Lord, and he loved people. John was born on October 30, 1943, to Wayne and Mildred Seppamaki in Muskegon MI. After graduating from Muskegon High School in 1962, he went on to study Business at Western Michigan University. John was passionate about the Boy Scouts of America organization for much of his life. After graduating college, he worked with the Boy Scouts as a District Scout Executive. In 1965, he married his high school...

Jacklyn Kay Oosting, age 82 of Brentwood, TN passed away July 4, 2021. She was born in Hart, MI to the late Jack & Wilna Bennett of North Muskegon, MI. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Kenneth W. Oosting of Brentwood, TN; children, Wendy (Mike) Johnson of Franklin, TN, Ken "Wayne" (Angelica) Oosting II of Temecula, CA, Jeffrey (Monica) Oosting of Lynchburg, TN and Jennifer (Brian) Shaw of Sparta, TN; brother, Robert (Jane Rice) Bennett of Chandler, AZ; sister, Sue Gustke of Gurnee, IL; grandchildren, Drew, Rachel, Sarah, J.C., Christian, Joshua, Adrian, Seth, Marguerite, John, Hannah, Amanda, Alex and Adam; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Eleanor, Naomi and Julien....

Ruth I. Heykoop, of Harrietta MI, and formerly Muskegon, MI, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Sunnyside Senior Living. She was 98. She was born on November 9, 1922, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Paul and Anna (Rykala) Bialik. Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Heykoop. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.holdshipfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.

With great sadness we announce the passing of Alfred Shorrock Dean on April 9, 2021 in Memphis, TN. He began his life in Canada on September 27, 1945, one of seven children, born to Dorothy and William. The family immigrated to America and Al became a citizen of the United States and proudly served in the Vietnam Conflict for eleven years. He started his family in Michigan and became the proud father of two children prior to moving to Kentucky to pursue his career. There he met Leigh with which he spent the next 39 years and expanded his family to include hers, eventually retiring in Lakeland, TN. Only his love of family and friends could rival his love of travel and this would lead to...

77, of St. Petersburg passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021. Born and raised in Muskegon Michigan, she graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Sandra moved to St. Petersburg in 1975. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Virginia Veselits, the father of her children Ronald Hayward, and her son Jason Hayward. Sandra is survived by her husband of 38 years David Seib, daughter Jill Hayward-Connolly, son-in-law Mark Connolly and grandchildren Alysa, Kyle and Austin Hayward. Sandra, the oldest of 4 children leaves behind her brother David Veselits, sister and brother-in-law JoAn and Jim Broughton as well as youngest sister Michelle Ghezzi. She was loved by her 3...

Astrid "Ann" Beattie, age 90, of St. Petersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island. After raising her three children in Muskegon, Michigan and working for Muskegon Community College in the Humanities and Science Departments, Astrid and her husband, Donald, moved to Sarasota, Florida in 1977. She worked for Dr. Charles Holmes, Orthodontist and retired in 1997. They then moved to St. Petersburg in 1997 to be near their new grandson. Astrid was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Donald Beattie; daughter Karen Beattie; and her sister Esther. She is survived by her sons, Keith(Cheryl) Beattie of St. Petersburg and...

Arthur Dean, 88, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born Dec. 3, 1931 in Muskegon, Michigan to Oliver C. and Kathryn A. (Robinson) Dean. On Oct. 27, 1951 he married Doris McDowell in Muskegon, Michigan. She died Oct. 17, 2012. Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl (Lance) Scotney, Cincinnati, Ohio, Rebecca (Kenneth) Blankenship, Hernando, Florida and Nancy (John) Wagner, Little Chute, Wisconsin; three sons, Daniel (Julie) Dean, Grove City, Pennsylvania, Kevin (Janice) Dean, Elkhart and Nathan (Tamara) Dean, White Pigeon, Michigan; 18 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; a great-great granddaughter; and a brother, Lawrence Dean, Grand Rapids,...

Mrs. Judith Barker, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was born on December 29, 1940, in Hart, MI, to Willis & Ruth (Glover) Cartwright. She was raised in Muskegon all her life. She was an "East Broadway girl," a 1958 graduate of Muskegon Hts High School. It was there that she met and married the loved of her life Jim, they were married on September 7, 1958, in Muskegon. They welcomed their first bundle of joy, Christine, on August 29, 1960, the second love of their lives, Jimbo, on February 17, 1963, and their third love, Cathy Ann, on June 28, 1964. Judy worked at Hackley Hospital for 36 years only to retire in 2003. When the forth love of her life arrived, Jaxon, and then be...

Mr. Logan Boon, 22 of Charlotte NC, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House after a six year battle with brain cancer. Logan was born July 11, 1997 in Muskegon, MI to Kelly Arnold Boon and the late Steven James Boon. Logan was pursing his Bachelor of Science degree at NC State University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven James Boon, his aunt, Luann Johnston, and Grandparents, James Arnold and Joann and Arie Boon. He is survived by his mother, Kelly Ann Arnold Boon; his best friend and sister, Madeline Mary Boon (Neal Patel) of Raleigh, NC; beloved grandmother, Bernadette Hofer-Arnold of Norton Shores, MI;...

William Aleyn Sundquist of Dewitt, MI was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 19, 1932 and passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020 at the age of 88. Bill had a generous and easygoing spirit. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Western Michigan University in 1961 and his Law Degree from Detroit College of Law in 1967. Bill enjoyed commodities trading. He most enjoyed the several trips he took to Iowa to attend seminars to learn trading strategies while making new friends. In 1952, he was named Mr. Western Michigan Body Builder and while growing up in Muskegon he enjoyed playing the piano and spending summers at the lake. Claire, his loving wife of 51 years, was always there...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gene Frank Taylor, a current resident of Burnet, Texas, which took place on October 30, 2019. It is also with great celebration that he now is with his Lord and Savior, his wife of 64 years, and other family members who preceded him in death. Gene was born in April 9, 1925 in Muskegon Michigan to Lee O. Taylor and Ellen Nested Taylor. He graduated in 1943 from Muskegon High School and from Michigan State University in 1947 with a degree in Business Administration. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1943- 1947. On March 1, 1951, he married Dorothy Nell Madeley (Dot) of Harlingen, TX and they lived almost all...

James Daryl Hewitt, 64, formerly of Muskegon and Palm Harbor, Florida, died Thursday, October 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marsha; two children, Dr. Sarah Hewitt, Kristine Hewitt-Faber and son-in-law, Edward Faber Jr.; eight siblings; Dennis (Ruth), Sharon Scanlan (Bob), Kathy Wahl (Will), Lois Greene (Mike), Carolyn Zietlow (George), Joseph (Gayle), David, and Pam Waybill (Bob); and an enormously wonderful group of nieces, nephews and "adopted children" who will remember him fondly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Agnes; and his grandpup, Xander. A funeral mass will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Muskegon on Saturday October, 26...