Bakahyah Burch
Jul 8, 2009
Bakahyah M. Burch, infant son of Leonard Burch and Amy Sherman, died Friday, July 3, 2009. He was born in Grand Rapids on June 15, 2009. Bakahyah is survived by his parents of Mears; siblings, Lars Sherman, Kiersten Johnson and Nshika Burch; grandmother, Nancy Burch of Mears; great grandparents, Bill (Gloria) Johnson of Union, MI and Harriet Giddings of...
Victoria Ogg
Jul 8, 2009
Victoria A. Ogg, age 58, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 after a courageous battle of cancer for 1 .5 years. She was born December 4, 1950 in Muskegon to Robert and Dorothy (Deblock) McGibbon and has lived in the area all of her life. She was a 1969 graduate of Mona Shores High School. She was a hairdresser...
Denise Taylor-Warne
Jul 8, 2009
Services will begin 1:30 PM Thursday at: The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231)-798-1100 Visitation will be there 6-8 PM tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to NOAH Project or the charity of your choice.
Michael Spytma
Jul 8, 2009
Michael F. Spytma Jr. age 69 of Fountain, formally of Holland, passed away on July 2, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan. He was born February 5, 1940 in Muskegon, MI, son of Michael and Marie Victoria (Belka) Spytma. Michael attended school in Muskegon and married Nancy L. Chapin on August 13, 1974 in Grand Haven, MI....
Clemon Coleman
Jul 8, 2009
Clemon Coleman, age 78, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Mercy Health Partners - Hackley Campus. He was a retired moulder from Grand Haven Brass. He is survived by his wife, Emmitt Love Coleman; his two sisters, Cladie Carpenter of Shreveport, Louisiana and Alma Collins of Benton, Louisiana; two cousins, Sammie and Myrtis Coleman and Charlie Coleman both...
Judith "Judy" Barnoske
Jul 7, 2009
Miss Judith 'Judy' D. Barnoske, age 64, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009. She was born in Cartage, MO on December 3, 1944 to William & Mildred (Smith) Barnoske. Miss Barnoske had been employed at Goodwill. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat & "cowboy" music. SURVIVORS Sisters, Jean Jay of Muskegon, Sandra (Alger) Anderson of Fremont; brothers, Carl (Judy)...
Ida Kroepel
Jul 6, 2009
Ida Grace Kroepel, age 85, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening at the Gerber Memorial Health Services in Fremont. Grace was born on Jan. 28, 1924 in Aetna to Edgar and Leta (Maynard) Fox and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Grace met and later married Arthur "Pete" Kroepel on January 26, 1946 in Hesperia....
Esther Dengler
Jul 6, 2009
Mrs. Esther E. Dengler, age 89, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 18, 1919 to August & Ida (Zorn) Aue. Mrs. Dengler was a former employee of Norge, Brunswick & Teledyne Continental Motors. She was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church and Genesis #88 Order of the Eastern Star. Esther was...
Michael Ghezzi
Jul 5, 2009
Michael Max Ghezzi, age 54, passed away Friday evening, July 3, 2009 at the Poppen Hospice Residence following a brief illness. Michael was born in Muskegon on June 27, 1955 to A. Richard and Maxine (Saylor) Ghezzi. Mike was an avid hockey and sports fan. Mike will be remembered for his quick wit, the presence he left with those...
Martha Williams
Jul 4, 2009
Mrs. Martha C. Williams, age 96, died Saturday, July 4, 2009. She was born in Atlanta, MI on July 5, 1912 to John & Frances (McMurphy) Stephens and married Carl Williams on November 5, 1936. Mrs. Williams had been a Homemaker. She attended Twin Lake United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting, traveling, camping & her flower garden. SURVIVORS Children,...
Elaine Anderson
Jul 4, 2009
Mrs. Elaine M. Anderson, age 55, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 4, 2009 following a brief illness. Elaine was born in Newaygo County on August 24, 1953 and has resided in Muskegon since 1993. She is survived by a daughter, Kristina (Roy) Bolton; two sons, Michael and David Anderson; two brothers, Sonny and Robert Davis; two...
Velma Hubbard
Jul 4, 2009
Velma Hughes (Newsome) Hubbard was born August 21, 1934 and completed her celebration of life on July 4, 2009, her favorite holiday. Velma was the daughter of the late John Hughes and her stepfather, Rev. Ambers and Alberta Underwood of Sunflower, MS. She leaves 5 children to cherish her wonderful life and memories, Emma J. Vines (Muskegon), Jimmie L....
Betty J. Potter
Jul 2, 2009
As much as Betty Potter loved being surrounded by the splendor and beauty of nature, her most favorite place to be was in the loving presence of her precious family. Betty possessed a unique zest for life as evidenced by the colorful mosaic of memories she leaves behind. She was a compassionate woman, giving in nature and it was...
Joyce Evans
Jun 30, 2009
Joyce Evans was a devoted wife and mother who poured herself into caring for her precious family and found being with them to be her greatest joy. The 1940s were very much shaped by WWII, which began for the United States when our nation was attacked on our homeland with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941....
Elizabeth "Bette" Jane Bultema
Jun 30, 2009
Some people strive to succeed by chasing material wealth, countless achievements, and resounding praise from peers. Elizabeth Bette Bultema did not; her mission in life was to be an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and helper to those in need. In this, she succeeded masterfully, acknowledged publicly by being awarded Muskegons Mother of the Year award in 1994. Bettes...
Deloros Peterman
Jun 29, 2009
Mrs. Deloros I. Peterman, age 91, died Monday, June 29, 2009. Born August 25, 1917 to Charles & Anna (Schlesser) Estlack, Deloros would marry Lester (Primo) Peterman on May 21, 1938 in Muskegon who preceded her in death on February 18, 1990. Mrs. Peterman had worked at Steele School, was a caterer and Co-Owner of Peterman's Candyland for years....
Andrew Paffhausen
Jun 28, 2009
Andrew Paffhausen was an intelligent man with a knack for computers and a deep devotion to his family. It was no secret that the sun rose and set with his precious son Jonathan and that he viewed becoming a father as his greatest accomplishment. Andrew was a gifted musician who often shared his passion for playing his guitar with...
Charlotte Annley "Ann" White
Jun 28, 2009
Our beloved Mother and Sister, Charlotte Annley White was born into this world on November 5, 1922 in Walloon Lake, Michigan. Annley grew up to possess a strong faith in God and her life was a constant example to those around her. Annley was the oldest girl and second child born to Howard and Leona Thayer. Being the oldest...
Jean Benson
Jun 27, 2009
Mrs. Jean M. Benson, age 74, died Saturday, June 27, 2009. She was born in Whitehall, MI on March 10, 1935 to Lowell & Helen Goodrich and married Carl Benson on December 26, 1952. Mrs. Benson had been employed as a Beautician. SURVIVORS Son, Carl (Christine) Benson of OH; daughter, Vicki (Gary) Mackelburg of CA; 5 grandchildren, Melissa Mackelburg,...
Mildred Bergeon
Jun 27, 2009
Mildred Bergeon was a woman cut of the warmest, kindest cloth, who always volunteered her time, her effort and her love. She was so many things to so many people a loving wife and mother, a loyal friend and shoulder to lean on, and a devout Christian and Sunday school teacher. People who knew Mildred were undoubtedly blessed by...
