Needs From: United Way of the Lakeshore

Volunteer: MCGS Cemetery Project

  Located at Shady Rest cemetery, at the corner of Quarterline Rd and Oak Av. This county owned cemetery was in use from about 1908 til 1970 for residents of the county poor farm. Many of the surface mount headstones are sinking into the ground and need to raised back flush to the surface. This project involves carefully removing the monument, adding soil to the desired height, replacing the stone and leveling the surrounding area.  

Agency: Muskegon County Genealogical Society

  Located at Shady Rest cemetery, at the corner of Quarterline Rd and Oak Av. This county owned cemetery was in use from about 1908 til 1970 for residents of the county poor farm. Many of the surface mount headstones are sinking into the ground and need to raised back flush to the surface. This project involves carefully removing the monument, adding soil to the desired height, replacing the stone and leveling the surrounding area.  

Agency: Muskegon County Genealogical Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 49442

Allow Groups: Yes