Betty Virginia Gunn
Nov 26, 2008
Betty Virginia Gunn, age 75, died early Wednesday morning, November 26, 2008, in Muskegon. She was born May 7, 1933 in Summitville, TN to Arling Gordon & Nellie (Petty) Freeze; and has resided in the Muskegon area since 1967. Betty was a community business woman who had owned and operated Northwest Shooters Supplies for 35 years, prior to her...
Delores May Barber
Nov 25, 2008
Mrs. Delores May Barber, age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at her home. She was born May 29, 1928 in Green Acres, WA to Timothy and Lucinda (Serrette) Neeley. She married Richard D. Barber in Muskegon on July 22, 1969. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1983. Delores was employed at Cole's Bakery for over...
Blanche Hoffman
Nov 25, 2008
Blanche Hoffman lived life to its fullest, and was the happiest when she had her family by her side. She was a remarkable woman who was a shining example of the balance between hard work and recreation, while still handling the responsibilities of daily life with finesse. Blanche was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. The...
Donna Strudwick Link
Nov 25, 2008
Mrs. Donna Strudwick Link, age 92, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 9, 1916 to William & Elsie (Winters) Strudwick and married Hubert Link on August 24, 1943. Mrs. Link had been a nurse in various places in Muskegon, New Orleans, and Spokane and then owned and operated with Hubert, Link's General...
Mamie M. Hamilton
Nov 25, 2008
Ms. Mamie M. Hamilton, age 85, died Tuesday, November 25, 2008. She was born in Crawfordville, AR on August 10, 1923 to Ludie & Mittie (Rogers) Barrett. Ms. Hamilton had been employed as a Resident Care Aide at Muskegon Regional Center for 25 years until retiring in 1993. She was a longtime devoted member of Bethesda Baptist Church who...
Jerome Sanford
Nov 23, 2008
Mr. Jerome Sanford, age 81, passed away Sunday November 23, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. He was born April 24, 1927 in Muskegon, MI. to the late Circuit Judge Joseph F. Sanford. He attended Muskegon Public Schools and served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Sanford received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1950. He married...
Robert Herbert
Nov 22, 2008
Mr. Robert (Bob) Herbert, age 70, died Saturday, November 22, 2008 while in Arizona. Bob was a life-long resident of Lakeside. He retired from Brunswick Bowling and Billards and served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the elite Honor Guard. Mr. Bob Herbert was a long time member of Lincoln Golf Club. He also...
Katherine A. "Kay" Gelderloos
Nov 22, 2008
Mrs. Katherine A. "Kay" Gelderloos, age 89, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on October 23, 1919 to Harm and Kate (Slager) Medendorp and was a life resident of the area. Mrs. Gelderloos retired from Teledyne Continental Motors in 1961. She was a member of Hope Reformed Church and loved to bake. She is...
Fredrick H. Boyden
Nov 22, 2008
Mr. Fredrick H. Boyden, age 66, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away November 22, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on September 9, 1942 to Harry and Alice (Jelf) Boyden and was a life resident. Fred married the former Nancy Quinton on April 24, 1965. Mr. Boyden had been employed by Muskegon County Animal Control for 25 years...
William Wright
Nov 21, 2008
WRIGHT, MR. WILLIAM V. Muskegon Mr. William V. Wright, age 82, died Friday, November 21, 2008. He was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on January 10, 1926 to Hiram & Vivian (Dahl) Wright and served his country in the US Marine Corp during WWII. He married the former Carol Melin on August 23, 1975. Mr. Wright had been employed...
Becky Shreve
Nov 21, 2008
SHREVE, MRS. REBECCA 'BECKY" A. Muskegon Mrs. Rebecca 'Becky' A. Shreve, age 36, died Friday, November 21, 2008. She was born in Ypsilanti, MI on April 4, 1972 to Jack & Emma (Boardwine) and married David Shreve on November 24, 2001. Shreve had been employed as a Security Officer at Bosch in Coloma. SURVIVORS Husband, David; son, David Shreve...
Edmund Kulikowski
Nov 21, 2008
Mr. Edmund Kulikowski, age 88, passed away Friday evening, November 21, 2008, at a local nursing home. Ed was born May 15, 1920, to Anthony and Pelogia (Karvoska) Kulikowski in Muskegon. He was a 1940 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. On May 24, 1947, Ed married the former Mary Ann Rollenhagen in Muskegon, and she survives him. They...
Bertha J. Bowman
Nov 20, 2008
Mrs. Bertha J. Bowman, age 78, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Commerce, MI to Lemuel and Beatrice (Knapp) Pace, and resided in both Muskegon and Merritt, MI during her life. Mrs. Bowman enjoyed making quilts for her family and gardening. On December 31, 1948 she married Carroll Bowman and he preceded her in...
Kendrick Houston
Nov 20, 2008
Mr. Kendrick Houston, age 37, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Hackley Hospital Mercy Campus. He was a teacher at Muskegon Hts. Public School System. Service will be held Tuesday at Christ Temple Apostolic Church at 11:00am with Bishop Willie Burrel, Jr. officiating. Visitation begins Monday (today) at Toombs Chapel from 2:00 until 7:00pm. Interment: Mona View Cemetery....
Bruce Melrose
Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Bruce Melrose was a true Renaissance man - multi-talented, focused and willing to take risks. He learned about hard work as a young boy and grew to channel his energy in creative and productive ways. His professional demeanor earned him confidence and respect by others, yet he was also known for being a warm and generous man with...
Jayne Reames
Nov 19, 2008
Jayne Reames was a gifted and creative woman who loved quilting, painting china and making fashionable hats. Above all, though, she loved her family and friends. Underneath her quick sense of humor and cheerful outlook on life was a reservoir of strength, which those around her came to depend on. Always thinking of others before herself, Jayne was both...
Donald F. Town, Sr.
Nov 19, 2008
Mr. Donald F. Town, Sr., age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Donald was born in Muskegon, MI on November 13, 1938 to Samuel and Mary (Rahn) Town. He attended Carr School, and Muskegon High School, before going into the U.S. Army in January of 1957. He worked for Sanitary Dairy as a milkman, Michigan Plastic Products, as...
Arthur L. Chester
Nov 19, 2008
Mr. Arthur L. Chester, age 82, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was born in Hesperia, MI on September 19, 1926 to George & Helen (Golden) Chester. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII and married the former Jean Wieten on Jan. 22, 1948 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Chester had been employed as a Core Assembler...
Floyd E. Deforest
Nov 18, 2008
Mr. Floyd E. DeForest, age 79, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2008. He was born April 2, 1929 in Muskegon to Linford and Maude (Johnson) DeForest and had been a life resident of the area. Mr. DeForest was a 1947 graduate of Muskegon High School. He was employed by Meijer Inc. for 30 years prior to his retirement,...
Myrl Lockett
Nov 18, 2008
If there is one word to describe Myrl Lockett it would be passionate; she was passionate about the things she believed in and wasnt afraid to fight for the improvement of the causes she felt so strongly about. She worked hard all of her life, even when health issues could have slowed her down. Myrl was a loving and...