In Memoriam – Paul R. Dykstra

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Raymond Dykstra, of MITA member Jack Dykstra Excavating, on Sunday, November 24, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Paul was born on March 30, 1956 in Grand Rapids to the late Jack...

In Memoriam – Lawrence D. Clark

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence D. Clark, founder of L.D. Clark Companies. At the age of 21, Larry began L.D. Clark Companies with, “a pickup truck, a wheelbarrow and a couple of two-by-fours.”  With his pioneering spirit and...

In Memoriam – Vernon J. Monkman

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon J. Monkman, a retired employee of former MITA member Six-S Paving, on November 1st, 2019, at the MediLodge Nursing Home in Milford, MI. He was 83 years old. Vern was born December 9th, 1935 to Frank and...

In Memoriam – Christine Chiles

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Carol Chiles, wife of Rob Chiles, construction division president of MITA member ALTA Equipment Company. She was 51 years old. Christine was the loving wife of Robert and the dearest mother of Robert...

In Memoriam – Angelo Iafrate, Sr.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo Iafrate, Sr. of MITA member Angelo Iafrate Construction Company on August 31, 2019. He was 93 years old. Angelo was the beloved husband of Rebecca and the late Vincenza. He was the loving father...