Robert Cain
Dec 22, 2008
Mr. Robert Cain, age 78, died Monday, December 22, 2008. He was born in Dubuque, IA on September 1, 1930 to Harry & Ethel (Moench) Cain and served his country in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Robert married the former Bertha (Holland) Potter on December 4, 1975. Mr. Cain had been employed as a Postal Carrier in Spring Lake...
Ralph Cunningham Sr.
Dec 22, 2008
Mr. Ralph L. Cunningham, age 87, died Monday, December 22, 2008, with loved ones by his side. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 11, 1921 to Clarence & Lila (Wetherbee) Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham had been employed as a machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors for 32 years until retiring. He had 2 passions in life: BOWLING & Detroits...
Paul Zahrt
Dec 22, 2008
Paul Zahrt was a helpful, caring, and loving individual. He would do anything to help someone out, and never thought twice about offering his hand to help those around him. He was a hard worker, dedicated to his family, whom he always made smile, and whom he loved, and treasured dearly. The hottest thing on wheels, the '55 Chevy...
George A. Burian Sr.
Dec 22, 2008
Mr. George A. Burian Sr., age 95, died Monday, December 22, 2008. He was born in Chicago, IL on February 8, 1913 to James & Bessie (Mares) Burian and served his country in the US Army Air Corp. He married the former Myrtle White in 1958. Mr. Burian had been self-employed as a Carpenter until retiring. He was an...
Everett L. Waite
Dec 22, 2008
Everetts Never Ending Story by Dawn White It was a cold and blustery night and a family of four was gathered around the Christmas Tree. The matriarch of the group slowly rose to her feet, stood before them and began to speak It was a cold and blustery night and a family of four was gathered around the Christmas...
Georgianna Monette
Dec 20, 2008
Georgianna Monette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother who was strong in her faith and held tight to her family. There is nothing she wouldn't do for her loved ones, and she gave her all to her family by living her life in the service of others. Although World War I was taking place...
Donald F. Miller
Dec 20, 2008
Mr. Donald F. Miller, age 52, passed away Saturday evening, December 20, 2008 in Muskegon. Don was born September 17, 1956 to Charles and Dorothy (Northup) Miller in Ithaca, NY, and moved to the Muskegon area from Ohio 20 years ago. Don had been the manager of the former Hills Department Store, and more recently worked for Coca-Cola before...
Frances E. Flowers
Dec 19, 2008
Mrs. Frances E. Flowers, age 96, passed gently into the arms of our Lord Friday evening, December 19, 2008. She was born June 22, 1912 in Holladay, TN to Thomas and Ella (Adams) Eaves and had been a resident of the Muskegon area since 1941. On February 3, 1936 she married Robert B. Flowers in Holladay, TN and he...
Dorr "Butch" Johnson, Jr.
Dec 19, 2008
Compassionate, proud, dedicated, hardworking these are just a few of many words that describe Dorr Butch Johnson, Jr. A very modest man, proud of all his family, yet filled with a generous nature. Butch cared deeply for his family and showed it by providing faithfully for them and sharing much love and laughter. The year 1943 found the United...
Zachary Mark Peterson
Dec 19, 2008
Zachary Mark Peterson, age 16, died Friday, December 19, 2008, at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born February 6, 1992, in Muskegon, to Robert Jr. and Christine (Memmott) Peterson, Zach was a Junior at Montague High School, where he was involved with DECA and the Montague Varsity Soccer team. He was a member of St. James...
Frank C. Kurburski
Dec 19, 2008
Frank C. Kurburski, age 74, passed away Friday December 19, 2008 at a local care facility. He was born April 18, 1934 to Bert and Esther (Schluttenhofer) in Petoskey, MI. He married Marian Chapman December 1, 1956 in Grand Haven, MI. Frank was employed as an accountant most recently at Anderson Bylsma. Prior to that he was employed at...
Frank Edward Leonard Ii Jr.
Dec 19, 2008
Frank Edward Leonard Jr. II, age 54, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Patricia (Kenneth) Sether, his father, Frank E. (Shirley) Leonard, Jr.; three children, Emileigh Leonard, Frank E. (Ashley) Leonard Jr. III, Zachary (Megan) Leonard; grandchildren, Greenleigh, and Maddison and the three on the way; a step-sister, Stacey (Tim) Mayer; aunt,...
Juan A. Fraga
Dec 19, 2008
Mr. Juan A. Fraga a long time resident of Muskegon passed away peacefully in the presence of family that loved and supported him. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Maria, and a son John Gilbert. Juan leaves behind five generations of children and many close relatives who will miss him. In accordance with his...
Charles W. Swanson
Dec 18, 2008
Mr. Charles W. Swanson, age 71, passed away at home Thursday evening, December 18, 2008 following a long illness. Charles was born in Norton Twp on April 5, 1937 to Russell E. and Mariette (Lang) Swanson. Following graduation from Grand Haven High School in 1955, Chuck joined the U.S. Naval Reserves. On September 5, 1959 he married the former,...
Darlene D. Kidner
Dec 17, 2008
Mrs. Darlene D. Kidner, age 73, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, December 17, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born June 7, 1935 to Harold and Evelyn (Storms) Phinney in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Darlene worked in security for Teledyne Continental Motors, General Dynamics, and most recently L-3 Communications. She attended Lakeside United Methodist Church, and was very...
Donald Leo Enell
Dec 17, 2008
Mr. Donald Leo Enell, age 76, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 17, 2008 at the McAuley Place care facility following a long illness. Don was born in Casnovia on November 28, 1932 to Leo and Ellen (Faulkner) Enell. Don was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. On May 5, 1973, he married the former Dorothy Mae...
Catherine Hartman
Dec 17, 2008
Catherine Hartman lived in the same house in Muskegon, Michigan all of her life. It is the place she called home, and the place where she created a lifetime full of memories with her family and friends. Although it fell within the timeframe of World War I, 1916 was a year marked by many great events. While Albert Einstein...
Heidi Ann French
Dec 17, 2008
Heidi Ann French, age 43, passed away Wednesday morning, December 17, 2008. She was born August 23, 1965 in Landstuhl, Germany to John and Janice (Kaminski) Swierczewski. Heidi attended Reeths Puffer High School, graduating in 1983. She went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree from The University of Michigan, and her Master's Degree from Western Michigan University, She taught...
Edward C. Bullman
Dec 16, 2008
Mr. Edward C. Bullman, age 82, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Mr. Bullman was born February 3, 1926 to Glen and Irene Bullman in Big Rapids, MI. He served his country the U.S. Navy during WWII. On June 26, 1948 he married the former Florence Alger. Ed was a very active member of Twin Lake United Methodist Church...
Bob Nussdorfer
Dec 16, 2008
Bob Nussdorfer left his earth home Tuesday, December 16, 2008. He was born January 24, 1925 in Oceana county to Isabel (Myrmel) and Otto Nussdorfer. He went to a one room (1-8) school and graduated from Shelby High school in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army, Military Police. Later, he attended Indiana Tech. earning his degree: B.S. in...