John "Brian" Hildman's Obituary
Mr. John “Brian” Hildman, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 11, 2006 at his home. He was born September 16, 1945 to John and Mildred (Kroll) Hildman in Shelby, MI and lived in Montague for several years before moving to the Muskegon area. He had worked for the City of Muskegon for 29 years before retiring and was a U.S. Marine veteran of Vietnam. Brian loved music, playing his guitar, camping, traveling and being outdoors. On June 16, 1990 he married the former Deloris “Dee” Starks. SURVIVORS include his wife, Dee; 2 children, Carrie (Patrick) Winters of Muskegon, Daniel (Suzette) Hildman of Branson, MO; 1 grandchild, Isaiah Winters; his mother, Mildred Hildman; 6 step-children, Robert (Dianna) McEntaffer, Danny (Alice) McEntaffer, Christina (Steve) Eistedt, Dawn (Josh) Moore, Margaret Blankenship and Ray Blankenship; 18 step grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sandy (Carl) Wackernagel, Elizabeth (Bruce) Anderson, Janice (Roger) Biesida and 1 brother, Wayne Hildman. Brian was preceded in death by his father, John. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
with Pastor Paul E. Heavilin officiating. Military rites will be performed by the Muskegon County Council of the Veterans of Foreign War. A time of gathering with the family will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com
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