David J. "Woody" Woodring
Nov 29, 2008
Mr. David J. "Woody" Woodring, age 65, died Saturday, November 29, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 11, 1943 to Howard & Dortha (Hurd) Woodring. Mr. Woodring served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. He had been employed as a truck driver at USF Holland Motor until retiring. Woody enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping...
Kathlyn "Bunny" Kuzma
Nov 29, 2008
Mrs. Kathlyn "Bunny" Kuzma, age 95, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2008 at home. She was born in Muskegon on August 22, 1913 to George and Mary (Schneidt) Gelakosky and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1931 and attended Junior College in Muskegon and Chicago. She was a charter member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, where she sang...
Edward C. Boyer
Nov 29, 2008
Edward C. (Spike) Boyer, age 66, passed away Nov. 29, 2008 after a long illness with pancreatic cancer. He leaves his beloved wife and best friend Sharon K.; 7 children, Tammy DeBoer (Jim) of Chicago, Dean Goode of Muskegon, Elizabeth Heeres (Mark) of Norton Shores, E.J. Boyer (Rogette) of Georgia, Angela (Ian) of New York, Raymond Boyer (Jackie) of...
Patricia I. Wierengo
Nov 29, 2008
Patricia I. Wierengo, age 74, died Saturday November 29, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born December 1, 1933 in Muskegon to Frederick and Delphine (Newland) Wierengo and resided in the area all of her life. Patricia was an auxiliary member of the VFW #446, and member of the Gold Wing Riders. She enjoyed playing bingo and gardening. SURVIVORS include...
Alicia M. Wesley
Nov 29, 2008
Alicia M. Wesley, age 25, died November 29, 2008. She was born October 20, 1983, in Muskegon. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, John VanHassel FAMILY: 3 sons, Kegan, Kaden and Jacob; her fiance, Zach Schultz; her mother, Mary King; her father, William (Kristine) Wesley; grandparents, Glenda Van Hassel, Vesta & Mary Wesley, Sue Robertson Burley and...
Leo William Boncher
Nov 28, 2008
Mr. Leo William Boncher, age 90, of Spring Lake and formerly of Holly and West Branch died Friday evening, November 28, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born March 9, 1918 in Rudyard, MI to William & Susanna (Fischer) Boncher; and was a graduate of Rudyard High School. Leo was a decorated World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran...
David W. Deman
Nov 28, 2008
Mr. David W. DeMan, age 91, died Friday, November 28, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 28, 1917 to Donald & Nellie (VanNunen) DeMan & married Maxine "Mickey" Brow in 1968. Mr. DeMan had been employed as a supervisor at Dresser Industries for 42 years until retiring. David was a retired volunteer fireman for Norton Shores...
Donald M. "Don" Hall
Nov 28, 2008
Mr. Donald M. "Don" Hall, age 60, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born April 18, 1948 in Muskegon to Donald and Alberta (Tenhove) Hall and lived in the area his entire life. On November 5, 1966, he married the former Cheryl L. "Cheri" Maxey in Muskegon, and she survives him. He...
Daniel "Dan" W. Wagenmaker
Nov 28, 2008
Daniel "Dan" W. Wagenmaker, age 51, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2008. He was born on June 21, 1957 in Zeeland to Clarence and Lucille (Satter) Wagenmaker and married the former Ann Yedinak on April 2, 1977 in Grand Haven. Dan had been employed as a dispatcher for Cargo Master in Grand Haven until July,...
Gertrude Schwemer
Nov 28, 2008
Mrs. Gertrude Schwemer, age 89, passed away Friday November 28, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. She was born April 25, 1919 in Stonington, IL. The former Gertrude Pryczynski married Arthur Schwemer on January 5, 1944 he preceded her in death on May 4, 1998. Mrs. Schwemer retired from American Coil Springs and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church....
Harold E. Sorensen
Nov 27, 2008
Mr. Harold E. Sorensen, age 77, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. He was born July 28, 1931 in Muskegon Heights to Soren and Hilda (Vanderkooi) Sorensen and has lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Sorensen served his country in the US Navy and retired from Challenge Machinery Corporation. He was a...
Richard "Dick" Harker Jr.
Nov 27, 2008
Richard "Dick" Harker Jr., age 51, passed away at home on November 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife Michele; his parents Richard 'Keech' and Connie; two sisters, Julia (Bob) Ostby and Tammy (Chris) Frost. Dick was a veteran of the United States Army; he retired from Paragon and was a member of the Lakeside Baptist Church. According...
Agnes Horness
Nov 27, 2008
Agnes Horness, age 105, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. She was born in Fruitport, MI on June 30, 1903 to Syvero & Annette (Pedersen) Horness. Miss Horness had worked on the staff of Wheaton College in the business and administrative offices for over 45 years until retiring & moving back to Muskegon in 1978. She was a member of...
Clarence J. Raugh
Nov 26, 2008
Clarence J. Raugh died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Clarence 'C J' was born on December 3, 1928 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Eugene Michael Raugh and Nellie Arvilla Bolen. He was a member of the United State Air Force from February 7, 1946 thru August 7, 1947 when he received his Honorable...
Nathan Roelofs
Nov 26, 2008
Mr. Nathan J. Roelofs, age 87, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008. He was born in Zeeland, MI on February 12, 1921 to Bert & Antoinette (DeJonge) Roelofs and served his country in the US Army during WWII and in Korea. He later married the former Helen Hoffman on August 14, 1946 and she preceeded him in death. Mr. Roelofs...
Alan B. Cousineau
Nov 26, 2008
Mr. Alan B. Cousineau, age 61, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born on February 6, 1947 to David and Estelle (Radel) Cousineau in Muskegon. Alan was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and had worked for the Social Security Administration in Benton Harbor prior to his retirement in December of 2005. He was an avid...
Joan S. Buckner
Nov 26, 2008
Joan S. Buckner, age 77, passed away on November 26, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Dan) Boisvert, Deborah (Tom) Taylor, Roger Buckner, Andy (Teri) Buckner, Sherry (John) Wierenga, and Shirley (Rob) Martz; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda;...
Dale Raffie
Nov 26, 2008
Mr. Dale Raffie, age 40, died Wednesday, November 26. He was born Nov. 3, 1968 in Muskegon to Dale & Bev (Wheater) Raffie. Dale was a graduate of Fruitport High School and married Donna Lawie September 5, 1998. He had been employed at Port City Industrial Finishing. SURVIVORS He is survived by wife, Donna; daughter, Emma; mother, Bev (Jim...
John E. Cude
Nov 26, 2008
John E. Cude, age 81, passed away Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 at a Muskegon hospital. He was born July 12, 1927 in Cardwell, Missouri to John and Ruth (Malone) Cude, residing in the Muskegon area for over 50 years. John served his country (1945-1947) in the US Army and was self-employed in auto sales and body work. In retirement...