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...
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...
