Anita Breitwisch
Apr 7, 2010
Mrs. Anita J. Breitwisch, age 93, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 2, 1917 to John & Julia (Mousseau) Shepherd-Wohlscheid and married Donald Breitwisch on August 24, 1940. Mrs. Breitwisch had been a homemaker. She was a member of Fruitport Congregational United Church of Christ and enjoyed the farm, the cabin up...
Mary Bourgoin
Apr 6, 2010
Mrs. Mary A. Bourgoin, age 85, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was born in Hubbell, MI on November 27, 1924 to William & Veronica (Frenette) Hillenbrand and married Frank Bourgoin on June 26, 1943. Mrs. Bourgoin had been employed as a secretary in the Fruitport Public School System for 12 years until retiring...
David Manor
Apr 6, 2010
Mr. David R. Manor, age 76, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was born in Redkey, IN on April 9, 1933 to Ralph & Esther (Rawlings) Manor and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married the former Violet Drake on January 17, 1953. Mr. Manor had been the City of Muskegon Fire Chief...
Mary Elizabeth Haug
Apr 5, 2010
Miss Mary E. Haug, age 96, died Monday, April 5, 2010. Her maternal grandparents were immigrants from County Cork Ireland in 1870 settling in Muskegon and her paternal grandparents arrived from Germany in the 1850's to settle here as well. Mary was born in Muskegon, MI on July 31, 1913 to William & Mary (Drinan) Haug and graduated from...
Esther Cunningham
Apr 3, 2010
Mrs. Esther M. Cunningham, age 75, died Saturday, April 3, 2010. She was born in Suttons Bay, MI on May 9, 1934 to Marvin & Beatrice (Lannin) Kelsch and married Richard Cunningham on September 28, 1951. Mrs. Cunningham had been a homemaker who loved her children, canning & gardening. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Sons, Scott (Janet) Cunningham...
Ginny Gordon
Apr 2, 2010
Virginia Ginny Gordon was a vibrant woman who embraced life and created a colorful tapestry of accomplishments and memories along her lifes journey. She was passionate about issues she felt strongly about and was a force to be reckoned with when she supported an issue. Ginny was always one to speak her mind and went to bat for the...
James Kendra
Mar 30, 2010
Mr. James Kenneth Kendra, age 57, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on May 16, 1952 to Stanley & Betty (Stidham) Kendra and married the former Kathy Blackmer on October 21, 1972. Mr. Kendra had been employed as a Heating & Cooling Technician for 20 years. He attended Norton...
Beverly Oyler
Mar 27, 2010
In all things, Bev Oyler gave it her all. A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and dedicated friend, Bev lived life fully and completely enjoying the company of those she loved and cared about. Bev lived by her faith and was a true example. Selfless, she gave freely, cared abundantly, and worked hard her whole life through. She will...
Nellie Yordy
Mar 25, 2010
With a colorful palette of diverse interests, Nellie Yordy lived a long and fruitful life in which she took every opportunity to really experience what the world around her had to offer. She brightened the days of so many others whether with a fantastic dessert, a birthday card filled with love, or just a warm smile. Nellie possessed a...
Dennis Clark
Mar 23, 2010
Mr. Dennis W. Clark, age 52, died Wednesday, March 23, 2010. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 13, 1957 to Roscoe & Virginia (Nowakowski) Clark. SURVIVORS Wife, Beth of Muskegon; children, Monica Peterman, Denny Clark, Tanya Clark, Nicholas Clark, Angela Clark; 9 grandchildren; siblings, Dianne (Charles) Hall, Roscoe Clark, Michael (Virginia) Clark, Marianne (Rodger) Gagnon, Roseanne (John)...
Catherine Frantz
Mar 22, 2010
There are many things people can spend their days pursuing such as material wealth, possessions, or recognition from peers, but Catherine Kitty Frantz was not concerned with any of these fleeting things. She was more concerned with loving others, especially after suffering devastating loss in her life. Kitty was a woman with a quiet strength that was hard to...
Minnie Delong
Mar 22, 2010
Minnie DeLong lived a long and full life; one filled with faith, hope and love. Her extensive life experiences taught her to be frugal, to treasure her family and to cling to her faith. Minnie had a generous spirit and loved to give of her time and talents. Looking back at the life she led lends an even greater...
Mary "Andy" Askam
Mar 21, 2010
Mary Anne Andy Askam was never one to whittle away her days, rather she had a zest for life that seemed insatiable. She had a kind and generous heart and was actively involved in impacting the lives of those around her whether her sons, her friends, or those within her community. Andy enjoyed traveling and drinking in new experiences,...
Verley Sias
Mar 20, 2010
Mrs. Verley M. Sias, age 77, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Mrs. Sias was born on November 28, 1932 to Luke and Dolly (McCleary) Stidham and married Arvid P. Sias on August 31, 1951 in Henderson, MI. She was an Office Manager and Secretary at VanderVen Construction for over 20 years and a member...
David Bakos
Mar 19, 2010
With a love for adventure, David Bakos took each and every moment and ran with it, creating a colorful tapestry of memories along the way. Although he was accomplished in his career, it was easy to see that his family was his greatest source of pride and joy. Dave was compassionate and caring, the sort of man who would...
Donna Strudwick
Mar 18, 2010
In so many ways, Donna Strudwick impacted the lives of those around her whether those in her church, the students she taught over the years, or the family she treasured. She worked hard, even helping build the family home, and no matter what she was doing, she gave it her all. Donna traveled the world experiencing countless adventures along...
Merle Barnhard
Mar 18, 2010
Mr. Merle Lloyd Barnhard, age 82, died Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 26, 1927 to Fredrick & Helen (Bromley) Barnhard and married the former Colleen Moore on July 5, 1951. Mr. Barnhard had been employed as a paper machinist at SD Warren Paper Co. for 33 years until retiring in 1989. He...
Sam Johnson
Mar 17, 2010
Mr. Sam A. Johnson Sr., age 64, died Monday, March 15, 2010. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 5, 1945 to Louie & Dorothy (Furman) Johnson and married the former Reba Pennington on November 27, 1991. Mr. Johnson had been employed at CWC Textron for 30 years until retiring. After retiring, he went to work at West...
Addie Furman
Mar 17, 2010
There are many things people use to gauge their success in this world including fame, fortune, and social status. Addie Furman was never one to measure herself in these ways since to her, life had meaning through loving and serving others. She had a heart that seemed endless and a nurturing way that extended far beyond her own children....
Talbert Mcclure
Mar 15, 2010
Talbert Frank McClure was a hard working, honorable man who invested in his family, his friends, and his country. Teaching by example, he instilled respect, diligence and joy in the lives of his children. His quick wit and flare allowed him to engage in fun and games as well as poetry and song. The love he extended to others...
