Virginia Thomas
Aug 13, 2009
Mrs. Virginia G. Thomas, age 86, died Thursday, August 13, 2009. She was born in Detroit, MI on June 14, 1923 to Celestino & Honora (Waters) Paredes and married Charles T. Thomas on April 18, 1947. Mrs. Thomas had been a homemaker and attended St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. SURVIVORS 2 daughters, Mary Celeste Johnson, Nancy (Martin) Stegall, both...
Stephen Smith
Aug 13, 2009
From an early age, Stephen Smith loved being out on the open water with the sounds of the lapping water as his constant companion. He was a man with a strong work ethic and a tender heart, caring for both the people and animals that were a big part of his life. Although Steve was challenged by adversity throughout...
Mr. Shaw Walker
Aug 12, 2009
Mr. Shaw Walker, 95, passed away August 12, 2009 at his North Muskegon residence. He was born in Muskegon on February 25, 1914 to Louis C. and Margaret Mercer Walker. After graduating from the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut, he went on to receive a BA in Economics from Yale University in 1937. Mr. Walker served as a Lieutenant...
Burrell "Bud" Beardsley
Aug 12, 2009
Mr. Burrell A. Beardsley, age 52, died Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was born in Muskegon on March 15, 1957 to Burl & Beverly (Olsen) Beardsley. Mr. Beardsley had been employed as a Pressman at the Muskegon Chronicle for over 33 years. He was a member of the Muskegon River Bottom Turkey Federation and the Seaway Gun Club. SURVIVORS...
Eunice A. Kingsbury
Aug 11, 2009
Although there were many experiences and interests that Eunice Kingsbury enjoyed throughout her lifetime, there was nothing that she valued as much as the relationships she fostered with her family and friends. With her outgoing and bubbly personality, Eunice always found it easy to make friends, and others just seemed naturally drawn to her as well. She loved to...
Stella Pohl
Aug 6, 2009
With a life that spanned many decades, Stella Pohl was shaped by the people and experiences in the world around her, only to use these life lessons to teach others so much about strength, ambition, and compassion. She was a woman of faith who treasured her family, and she enjoyed a diverse palette of interests as well. Stella was...
Anita Napier
Aug 3, 2009
NAPIER, MRS. ANITA KAY Muskegon Mrs. Anita K. Napier, age 58, died Monday, August 3, 2009. She was born in Muskegon on September 20, 1950 to Lloyd & Reba (Coates) Hall and married Louie Napier on July 6, 1985. Mrs. Napier had been employed as a Secretary at Kaydon for 34 years until retiring in 2000. She was a...
Daniel Chambers
Aug 3, 2009
Daniel Chambers was a true Renaissance man - multi-talented, focused and willing to take risks. He learned about hard work as a young man and grew to channel his energy in creative and productive ways. His professional demeanor earned him the confidence and respect of others. Yet, Dan was also known for being kind, gentle and a dependable man...
Sara Jane Hansen
Jul 29, 2009
Forever etched with her impression, Sara Jane Sally Hansens lifelong love of music, the arts, and teaching will be fondly remembered in the many lives she so greatly impacted throughout her teaching and musical career. The community of Muskegon has been left a legacy in the many ways she graciously gave of her time, many talents and contribution towards...
Sherrill Fauri
Jul 29, 2009
Sherrill Lynn (Sherry) Fauri of Spring Lake Township died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at the age of 66. Sherry was born on November 3, 1942 in Pontiac, MI to La Verne Clark Nurenberg and Ila Gene Nurenberg. After graduating from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, MI in 1962, Sherry attended Eastern Michigan University where she obtained a degree in...
Arthur C. Carmean
Jul 29, 2009
Arthur Carmean was a caring and compassionate man who made the most of each day he was given. He was a dedicated employee who knew how to put in a hard day at work and he valiantly served his country too. Arthur was intelligent and owned a successful business for many years, yet he liked to have a good...
Bernice Vanhall
Jul 26, 2009
Bernice VanHall was a true caretaker who always had an open place at her table for anyone that wanted to be fed, an open door for those who regularly dropped by, and an open heart that encompassed all those who were ever within her grasp. Bernice was an extraordinary mother who didnt stop being a mother once her children...
Robert Ericksen
Jul 25, 2009
Mr. Robert L. Ericksen, age 89, died Saturday, July 25, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 1, 1920 to Louis & Julia (Claussen) Ericksen and married the former Dorothy Ferguson on February 10, 1967. Mr. Ericksen had been employed as an Assembler at Teledyne Continental Motors for 35 years until retiring in 1976. He had a...
Michael "Mick" Holder
Jul 24, 2009
What greater honor can a man have than for his children to attest that he was a great example to follow? The course of Michael Mick Holders life was enriched by the many people that surrounded him, most of all, his family. Abundantly blessed with talent and ability, his big hearted nature and upbringing enabled him to lead a...
Madella "Della" Fairfield
Jul 22, 2009
Madella Mae Fairfield, "Della," age 87, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, in Holland, Michigan, due to complications from a previous stroke. Born in Muskegon and raised in the Lakeside neighborhood, Della graduated from Muskegon Senior High School in 1940 and worked at Hackley Hospital in Accounts Receivable. She was a past President of the Lady Lions of the Muskegon...
Darren Kirkey
Jul 21, 2009
Mr. Darren Joseph Kirkey, age 36, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 21, 1972 to Kenneth & Loraine (Lundquist) Kirkey. Mr. Kirkey had been employed as an electrician at Herman Miller. The most important person in Darren's life was his son Aden and their time spent together biking, fishing, and Darren coaching...
Alvin Absher
Jul 20, 2009
Mr. Alvin L. Absher, age 81, died Monday, July 20, 2009. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 1, 1928 to Maston & Dora (VandenBosch) Absher and served his country in the US Army. Alvin married the former Ella Allen on January 27, 1958. Mr. Absher had been employed as a Guard at Pinkerton Security where he never...
Raymond Mcguire
Jul 18, 2009
Mr. Raymond J. McGuire, age 82, died Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 19, 1927 to Thomas & Mary McGuire and married the former Alice Mae. Mr. McGuire had been employed as a Teacher at Muskegon Public Schools for over 20 years until retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of...
Doris Cornell
Jul 17, 2009
Doris Cornell was a delightful woman with an insatiable zest for life that was contagious to all those around her. She lived an active life playing golf and tennis, skiing, and bowling too - well into her later years. Although Doris traveled all over the world, her favorite place to be was wherever her family was gathered, surrounded by...
Laverne Hutson
Jul 15, 2009
HUTSON, MRS. LAVERNE JOYCE MARIE Muskegon Mrs. LaVerne Joyce Marie Hutson, age 83, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. She was born in Green Bay, WI on December 5, 1925 to Gaston & Zelah (Miller) Deli. LaVerne Jablonski married Clifton Hutson. Mrs. Hutson had been employed as a Laborer at Norge for 15 years and was a flea marketeer. She...