All Obituaries

Elaine S. Larsen, age 92, a long-time resident of Grand Haven, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Elaine was born November 22, 1924 to the late Christian G. & Bertha (Mathas) Miller in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She proudly served her country in the United States Navy during World War II. Elaine married Marvin Larsen in January 30, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marvin passed away on February 6, 2004. Elaine was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the V.F.W. Sgt. Alvin...

Mark Anthony Goldberg, age 37, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. Mark was born November 27, 1979 to Fred & Lelita (Serilles) Goldberg in Grand Haven, Michigan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Iraq War. Mark was a member of the American Legion, Charles A. Conklin, Post #28. He was a true outdoorsman and loved spending time with his kids.  Mark will be dearly missed by his daughter, Lyla, age 8 and...

Roy Lawrence Snowden, age 62, of Grand Haven passed away October 6, 2017. He was born April 29, 1955 in Port Huron, MI to the late Hubert James and Rosella (Green) Snowden. He was employed as a truck driver for 35 years for various industries including Smith Brothers. Larry is survived by his son, Cody Snowden of Riverview, Florida; sisters, Tina Lefler, Hannah (Bud) Burgess, Becky (Rick) Bailey all from Arkansas & sister Sara (Russ) Haidies from Tennessee; brothers, Jim (Susan)...

Lee Shake, age 77, of Grand Haven passed away September 29, 2017. He was born March 8, 1940 to the late Albert and Thelma (Bush) Shake. Lee married Carol Prys on May 1, 1965 in Grand Haven. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Lee was employed as a machine operator for General Motors. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder and Bible Study Leader. Lee was past commander of AmVets Post #1994 and a member of the American Legion, Charles A....

Christopher Edward Whalen, age 52, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. Chris was born November 17, 1964 to the late Urban & Martha (McCann) Whalen in Big Rapids, Michigan. He married Kimberly Urbanik on August 26, 1989 in Grand Haven. Chris was the co-owner of WAK Plastic Machinery and a plastics engineer. He was a member of the American Legion, Charles A. Conklin, Post #28, Grand Haven Eagles #925, Grand Haven Elks Lodge #1200 & the Society of Plastics...

Wilbur T. Scrivnor, age 95, known as “Webb” to friends and family, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017.  Webb and his wife Norma lived in Grand Haven for 51 years.  They recently moved to Saline, Michigan to be near  family. He was born October 27, 1921 in Three Forks, Montana to the late Frank and Elsie (Frantom) Scrivnor.  The fourth of five boys, Webb and his family moved to Michigan City, Indiana for his father’s work on the South Shore...

Robert Patrick Houseman, age 71, of Grand Haven passed away September 19, 2017. Robert was born August 18, 1946 to the late Garret & Helen (Gallagher) Houseman. He married the late Susan Brown on September 13, 1969 in Grand Haven. Robert was employed at Grand Haven Stamped Products as a welder for 35 years, retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Patrick- St. Anthony Catholic Church. Robert enjoyed yardwork, helping with the Boy Scouts when he was younger and watching football as a...

Robert L. “Bob” Richardson, age 83, of Grand Haven passed away September 11, 2017 at a local nursing home. He was born May 20, 1934 in Saginaw, MI to the late Frank & Ortelle (Knight) Richardson. Bob married Shirley Constantine on August 25, 1956 in Nunica. He proudly served his country in the Army Reserves in 1963. Bob was employed for 27 years with Challenge Stamping & Porcelain Co. and held many different positions including personnel. He then worked for Bayer Co....

Robert H. Budden, age 75, of Grand Haven passed away September 10, 2017, at home. Bob was born November 11, 1941 in Saginaw, MI to the late Harry E. and Ann (Sojkowski) Budden Sr. He married Judith Carter on August 17, 1963 in Grand Rapids. Bob worked as an accountant for Harbor Industries, Herman Miller and retired from Cannon Downriggers where he worked as a controller. He loved to travel with Judy, watch movies especially Harry Potter. Bob also liked to follow the Grand Haven...

Larry E. Deiter, age 71, of Grand Haven passed away September 10, 2017. He was born January 7, 1946 in Escanaba, MI to the late Edwin and Lucille (LaPalm) Deiter. Larry married Linda Russell on June 18, 1966 in the Upper Peninsula. He was employed at Harnischfeger Industries & Lithibar Inc.of Holland as a master welder and crane operator. Larry was a member of the American Legion, Charles A. Conklin, Post #28. He loved to hunt, fish, attend car shows and especially enjoyed his 1972...