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....
Olga Hillman
Sep 8, 2009
Mrs. Olga Hillman, age 85, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009. She was born in Muskegon on October 14, 1923 to John & Susan (Hornak) Minarick and married Charles Hillman on June 9, 1948. Mrs. Hillman had been a homemaker most of her life. Olga enjoyed flowers, working in her yard, golfing, shopping, and appreciated art, especially watercolor paintings &...
Lanette Ann Anton
Sep 7, 2009
Mrs. Lanette A. Anton, age 44, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 13, 1965 to Marvin & Delores (Hoffman) Draper. She married Thomas William Anton on May 31, 1997 in Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Anton had been a homemaker and an active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where she served...
Shirley Maynard
Sep 4, 2009
Mrs. Shirley Maynard, age 84, died Friday, September 4, 2009. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on May 29, 1925 to Henry & Marie (Albrecht) Murray and married Wallace F. Maynard on March 6, 1944. Mrs. Maynard had been a Homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. SURVIVORS Husband of 65 years, Wallace; 4 sons, Wallace (Carol)...
Mr. Michael Tries
Sep 3, 2009
Mr. Michael Tries, age 95, died Thursday, September 3, 2009. He was born in Timisoara, Romania on May 20, 1914 to Joseph & Elizabeth Tries and married his first wife, Katarina Harper in 1937. After Katarina's passing in 1963 he met and married Helen Winter in March 1964. Mr. Tries had been employed at Evinrude Motors for 25 years...
William "Bill" Selgert
Sep 3, 2009
Whether he was hunting with his son, bowling a perfect game, or putting in a hard day at work, William Bill Selgert was a man of great strength who was honest, giving, and loyal. Although he enjoyed many things throughout his lifetime, his most treasured times were spent with his family and friends. Everyone knew that Bill viewed becoming...
Michael Slovinski
Sep 1, 2009
Mr. Michael Allen Slovinski, age 62, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 12, 1946 to Thomas & Lois (Koenders) Slovinski and served his country in the US Navy. Michael married the former Kathy Hogendyk on September 10, 1971. Mr. Slovinski had been employed as a counter salesman at Kendall Electric...
Helen Hathaway
Aug 31, 2009
Mrs. Helen M. Hathaway, age 97, died Monday, August 31, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 8, 1912 to Glen & Mary (Becker) Baldwin and married Kenneth Hathaway on January 9, 1933. Mrs. Hathaway had been a Homemaker. She was a member of First Congregational Church UCC and will be missed dearly by her family. SURVIVORS...
Al Reiter
Aug 30, 2009
Al Reiter loved his life. Happily married to his one true love, the proud father of two children and the adoring grandfather of a granddaughter, he lived each day as though it was the best day of his life. Al was a hardworking and loyal member of the Muskegon community for much of his life. His years of dedicated...
Stasia Manigold
Aug 30, 2009
Mrs. Stasia M. Manigold, age 83, died Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 10, 1926 to Joseph & Rose (Shudarek) Wroblewski. Mrs. Manigold had been employed as a Shipping Clerk at W.T. Grants until retiring. She will be dearly missed. SURVIVORS Grandchildren, Stasia Ahearn, Charles Florip, Sheryl Florip, Robert Florip; 5 great grandchildren;...
Everett Husted
Aug 28, 2009
Mr. Everett W. Husted, age 97, died Friday, August 28, 2009. He was born in Benton Harbor, MI on September 5, 1911 to Truman & Jenny (Herrold) Husted and married the former Frances Harrell on February 14, 1942. Mr. Husted had been employed as an Electrical Engineer at GTE for 39 years until retiring. He was a member of...
John Pienela
Aug 28, 2009
Foremost in the life of John W. Pienela was his family. A loving provider, he worked hard his whole life through to give his family a secure and stable environment and the best opportunity possible. He will be remembered fondly and lovingly in the lives of those he touched. The roaring 20s brought many changes to America as women...
