Phyllis Fransen
Sep 26, 2009
Every once in a while, one encounters an individual whose life was filled with so much love and joy that it is evident this person lived a life that was truly blessed. Phyllis Fransen was one of these people. She spent many years giving and receiving love. A cherished wife, mother and grandmother, Phyllis lived her life with an...
Barbara M. Lange
Sep 26, 2009
Barbara Mae Lange was beautiful from the inside out. She lived and loved completely and gave herself freely to those in her life. She treasured her family and was happiest when surrounded by their love. In all that she did, Barb did with kindness and care, and her grace and style were in a class all their own. Her...
James M. Graves, Sr.
Sep 25, 2009
James M. Graves, Sr. was a kind and gentle man, known for his big heart, for his incredible sense of humor and his unconditional love of family. He cared deeply for his family and showed it by providing faithfully for them and sharing much love and laughter. James lent his great sense of humor and compassion to everyone around...
Edward Boyer
Sep 25, 2009
BOYER, MR. EDWARD H. Muskegon Mr. Edward H. Boyer, age 70, died Friday, September 25, 2009. He was born in Niles, MI on September 21, 1939 to Harold & Cleo (Hartstein) Boyer. Mr. Boyer had been employed in Quality Control at Herman Miller for 10 years until retiring. He was a former member of the Muskegon Bicycle Club. SURVIVORS...
Lyle Stratton
Sep 24, 2009
Mr. Lyle G. Stratton, age 80, died Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was born in Sarasota, FL on February 2, 1929 to Leslie & Elsie (Clark) Stratton and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Georgia Albright on February 15, 1958. Mr. Stratton had been employed as a tool & die man at West Michigan...
Mary Lou Reed
Sep 24, 2009
Mrs. Mary Lou Reed, age 80, died Thursday, September 24, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 22, 1929 to Albert & Johanna (Kartes) Rice and married Jack E. Reed on February 11, 1949. Mrs. Reed had been a homemaker. She was a member of the Muskegon Skating Club and a lifetime member of the Mona Lake...
Arthur Turgeon
Sep 22, 2009
Mr. Arthur 'Archie" L. Turgeon, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was born in Escanaba, MI to Arthur C. & Mary Louise Turgeon on May 24, 1919. The youngest of 10 children, Arthur worked logging the forests of the Upper Peninsula until joining the C.C. Camps during WWII. He married the former Aliece Eiteneir...
Mabel Burghduf
Sep 21, 2009
Mrs. Mabel F. Burghduf, age 99, died Monday, September 21, 2009. She was born in Claybanks Township, MI on January 25, 1910 to William & Louise (Omness) Webber and married George Burghduf in August of 1929. Mrs. Burghduf had been employed in the kitchen at Holiday Inn until retiring. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and...
Angeline Gowin
Sep 20, 2009
Mrs. Angeline L. Gowin, age 88, died Sunday, September 20, 2009. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 24, 1921 to Louis & Jennie (Neele) Boot and married Clifford Key. After Clifford's passing she met and married William Gowin. Mrs. Gowin had been a homemaker. She was a member of Salvation Army Church. But foremost was always...
Marilyn Parker
Sep 20, 2009
Ms. Marilyn L. Parker, age 76, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 20, 2009. She was born in Whitehall, MI on April 11, 1933 to Peter & Phoebe (Smith) Brooks. Ms. Parker had retired as a Manager at West Michigan Steel Credit Union. She attended Forest Park Covenant Church and loved to crochet. Marilyn was known for her chocolate chip cookies,...
Betty Lou Dill
Sep 19, 2009
Betty Lou Dill graced the lives of those she loved with her uncanny ways and fun loving personality. She had the ability to bring a smile to the faces of everyone in her presence and although a straight forward lady, Betty knew what was important in life and embraced it with her whole heart. She will be sadly missed...
Margaret Blanchard
Sep 16, 2009
Mrs. Margaret M. Blanchard, age 83, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009. She was born in Talmadge Township, on June 18, 1926 to William & Syrenia (Belie) DeVowe and married Miles Blanchard on May 1946. Mrs. Blanchard had been a homemaker who adored her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Sons, James Blanchard, Jerry (Dorothy) Blanchard; 7...
Stephen Silky
Sep 16, 2009
Mr. Stephen A. Silky, age 40, died Wednesday, September 16, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with a brain stem tumor. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 19, 1969 to Charles & Sue (Higgins) Silky and married the former Karyn Hill on December 20, 2001. Mr. Silky had been employed as a Realtor at the former...
Leroy "Tom" Fritz
Sep 16, 2009
When thinking about Leroy Tom Fritz, words that come to mind are determined, strong, and of course, funny. He was a man who was always willing to put in a hard days work, and he was very protective of those he held most dear. Tom had a special place in his heart for animals of all kinds, but his...
Justin "Jd" Kroupa
Sep 14, 2009
Mr. Justin "JD" Kroupa, age 32, died Monday, September 14, 2009. He was born in Denver, CO on February 24, 1977 to Daniel & Shirley (Wheeler) Kroupa. JD had been employed as a Chemical Inventory Research Chemist at Pfizer and previously as a Marine Biologist in Virginia Beach, VA. He was a physically active person and enjoyed jogging, biking,...
Mrs. Erma Christian
Sep 14, 2009
Although Erma Christian valued many things throughout her long life, none were more important than creating close relationships with the family she treasured so deeply. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother and great-grandmother who laced her days with great color and vibrancy. Erma was a woman of great strength who worked hard throughout her life,...
Natalie E. Dombrausky
Sep 13, 2009
Blessed with a caring and compassionate heart, Natalie Elizabeth Dombrausky lived life in service to others. She gave her all in everything she did with graceful balance and quiet strength. She will be sadly missed in the hearts of those she leaves behind. The year 1931 saw difficult days as the Great Depression created a jobless rate in the...
Hans "Mort" Mortensen
Sep 13, 2009
Mr. Hans E. "Mort" Mortensen, age 91, died Sunday, September 13, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 17, 1918 to Morten & Dagmar (Carlsen) Mortensen and served his country in the US Army. He married the former Dorthea Austin on October 17, 1947. Mr. Mortensen had been employed in the Tool Engineer at Muskegon Piston Ring...
Mary Dorkowski
Sep 10, 2009
Miss Mary Ann Dorkowski died Thursday, September 10, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI to Joseph & Wanda (Kielczynski) Dorkowski. Miss Dorkowski had been employed as a clerk at Hardy Herpolshimers for 45 years until retiring. She was a lifetime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Rosary & Alter Society. Mary loved to read, concerts, and traveling to...
Mondi Ramey
Sep 9, 2009
Mrs. Rosamond M. "Mondi" Ramey, age 97, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009. She was born in Onaway, Michigan on March 25, 1912 to John & Lily (Painter) Murdock and married Edwin Lee Ramey on November 23, 1940. Mrs. Ramey was a homemaker & a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mondi enjoyed golf, bowling, sewing, photography & winters in Florida....