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...
Margie Dennis
Dec 16, 2008
Margie was born May 6, 1928 and passed away on December 16, 2008 surrounded by her family. Margie and her husband Larry were married for 56 years and raised 5 children. She ran her beauty shop from home for 50 years and was an avid bowler and Love, Inc. volunteer. She is survived by her husband and 5 children:...
Donald Upman
Dec 15, 2008
Don Upman was a likable man. He made many friends over the years, having a great knack for being a people person, and used his god-given talents that will be fondly remembered. The year 1931 saw difficult days as the Great Depression created a jobless rate of almost four million. Even so, Americans were attempting to look on the...
Thomas Ray Wiseman
Dec 15, 2008
Mr. Thomas Ray Wiseman, age 59, passed away Monday morning at the Harbor Hospice-Poppen Residence following a long illness. Tom was born in Muskegon on April 27, 1949 to Ollie "Zeke" and Doris "Betty" (Wilson) Wiseman. Tom was a life long resident of Muskegon. He was a 1967 graduate of Mona Shores High School and also received an Associates...
Brett Arthur Hayes
Dec 15, 2008
Mr. Brett Arthur Hayes, age 34, passed away after battling Metastatic Melanoma for almost four years, Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Brett was born August 23, 1974 to Larry and Nancy (Smith) Hayes in Muskegon. On October 6, 2001 he married the former Laura L. Gawel. Brett was a graduate of Grand Valley State...
Lorna L. Puisis
Dec 14, 2008
Mrs. Lorna L. Puisis, age 83, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born November 26, 1925 in Muskegon to William and Dora (Herner) Stafford, and resided in the area all of her life. SURVIVORS include 10 children, Tony (Marianne) Puisis, JoAnne (Rich) Mullennix, Sue Redmon, Tim (Laura) Puisis, Mark (Timmy Sue) Puisis, Rebecca Stafford, Paul (Sherry)...
Helen Hughey
Dec 13, 2008
Mrs. Helen Hughey, age 81, departed this life and joined her beloved husband, Houston on December 13, 2008, at Visiting Nurse Service, Hospice. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Telvis and Ronie Easter; daughter, Norma Jean (Tina) Green; son, Sebastian S.E. Hughey. Brothers and sisters, Grady Easter, Caldwell Easter, Marvin T. Easter, Marzell Easter, Mattie Faye...
Patricia Jo Eyestone
Dec 12, 2008
Patricia Jo Eyestone age 49 of Muskegon, Michigan died Friday, December 12, 2008 at her residence. Patricia was born on February 5, 1959 in Grand Haven, Michigan to the late Otho D. and Marjorie L. (French) Eyestone. Patricia graduated from Ravenna High School. Patricia is survived by: 2 Daughters: Nina and Kevin Leonard of Muskegon and Amber Roberge of...
Freda Glover Huddleston
Dec 12, 2008
Freda Glover Huddleston, age 83, passed away on December 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Doyle Glover, and Don Huddleston; three sons, Ken Glover, Dickie Glover, and Jim Glover, along with a brother, Oscar Childress; Freda is survived by three children, Darrel (Robyn) Glover of Oklahoma, Dennis (Debbie) Glover of Twin Lake, and Carolyn Benham...
