Brandon J. Heykoop
Nov 2, 2008
Brandon J. Heykoop, age 16, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 2, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident. Brandon was born January 13, 1992 to John E. Jr. and Jennifer L. (Bray) Heykoop in Jacksonville, NC and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. He was a student at Oakridge High School. Brandon enjoyed playing baseball,...
William P. "Bill" Bertoia
Nov 2, 2008
Mr. William P. "Bill" Bertoia, age 63, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born June 17, 1945 in Muskegon to Joseph and Hazel (Underhill) Bertoia and lived all of his life in the Muskegon area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in the Viet Nam War....
Alice J. Jurick
Nov 1, 2008
Mrs. Alice J. Jurick, age 86, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born July 9, 1922 in Detroit, MI to William and Ina (Frans) Primmer. She moved to Muskegon Heights in 1938. The former Alice J. Primmer married Joseph A. Jurick in Muskegon Hts. on November 20, 1954. He preceded her in death...
Richard A. Bromley
Nov 1, 2008
Mr. Richard A. Bromley, age 63, passed away at home, unexpectedly Saturday, November 1, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on December 13, 1944 to Clifford and Gloria (Purpur) Bromley and was a graduate of Muskegon High School. Richard was a Viet Nam Veteran, serving in the U. S. Army. He was employed as a delivery driver for Rowerdink...
Anna Marie Balcom
Nov 1, 2008
Mrs. Anna Marie Balcom, age 82, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. She was born October 24, 1926 in Petoskey, MI to George and Anna (Toth) Rostar and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. On August 30, 1947, she married Donald N. Balcom in Muskegon Heights and he preceded her in death on...
George R. Scougale
Oct 30, 2008
George R. Scougale, age 90, passed away October 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jane; two sons, Ray (Carol) Scougale of North Muskegon and George L. (Chris Schiller) Scougale of Muskegon; three daughters, Judy (Dave) Aguilar of Muskegon, Jean Scougale of Lansing, and Kay (Steve) Korc of Spring Lake; nine grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. He...
Cecilia Josephine Secord
Oct 29, 2008
Mrs. Cecilia Josephine Secord, age 90, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born October 4, 1918 in Muskegon to William and Elizabeth (Smith) Beyrle and lived in the area her entire life. On July 29, 1939, she married Herman Secord in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on May 23, 2004....
Robert "Bobby" Pleimling
Oct 29, 2008
Robert "Bobby" Pleimling, age 34, passed away suddenly on October 29, 2008. He is survived by his wife Michelle; seven children, R. J., Hunter, Tyra, Brandon, Nathaniel, Hannah, and Ericka; parents Mary and Mark Pleimling; three siblings, Bryan Cooper, Michelle Pleimling, Bryan Pleimling; father-in-law Thomas Caperton, and many other family members and friends. Bobby was a student at MCC...
Frances "Fran" J. Haken
Oct 29, 2008
Mrs. Frances J. Haken, age 88, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 15, 1919 to Albert & Sena (Keur) Medendorp and married Frank Leffring until his death in 1968, she then married Oakie Haken. Mrs. Haken had been employed as a Cake Decorator at Ryke's Bakery for 22 years until retiring. She...
Shirley K. Champion
Oct 28, 2008
Mrs. Shirley K. Champion, age 65, passed away at home Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She was born on April 15, 1943 to Richard and Marian (Porter) Arnson in Muskegon. On June 13, 1964 she married Carl Champion in Muskegon. Shirley was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she had been active with the choir, Sunday school and Dorcas...
Gerald Lee Morris
Oct 28, 2008
Mr. Gerald Lee Morris, age 65 passed away October 28, 2008 at his home. He was born September 15, 1943 in Grand Rapids to Jackson and Jean (Schnurer) Morris. Gerald married the former Florence Kroll on August 7, 1964 in Portage, MI. He worked for 13 years at Johnson Tool and Engineering in Muskegon. Gerald attended St. Patrick's Catholic...
Madeline C. Shalifoe
Oct 28, 2008
Ms. Madeline C. Shalifoe, age 68, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008. She was born in Baraga Township, MI on November 9, 1939 to Edward & Cecelia (Bailey) Shalifoe. Ms. Shalifoe had been a Homemaker. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and loved Pow Wows, reading, dancing, play Bingo, & was in the Kitchen Band at the...
Joseph L. Hulett, Sr.
Oct 27, 2008
Joseph L. Hulett, Sr., age 74, passed away early Monday morning following a long illness. He was born in Paradise Twp. on March 21, 1934 to Arthur and Hazel (Sheren) Hulett. He moved to Muskegon in 1953 and married the former Shirley Moore on September 11, 1954. Joe retired from Continental Motors in 1974 and also worked for Westfield-Sommers...
Tellious "Cush" Pendelton
Oct 27, 2008
Mr. Tellious "Cush" Pendelton, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008, at a local nursing facility. In accordance with Mr. Pendelton's wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be conducted at 1pm Saturday, November 1, 2008, from Divinity Funeral Home & Chapel, Inc., 2812 Fifth St., with Pastor Charles Hildreth, officiating. Survivors include his devoted wife,...
Richard T. Carter
Oct 27, 2008
Mr. Richard T. Carter, age 74, died peacefully Monday, October 27, 2008. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Orville and Martha (Pietsch) Carter. Richard married Maxine Blanchette on October 30, 1954. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and retired from UPS. Survivors are his wife, Maxine; children, Richard (Lois) Carter,...
Mary J. Inosencio
Oct 27, 2008
Mary J. Inosencio age 94 passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008 at the home of her son Anthony in Bradenton, Florida. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Inosencio Sr. and her son Albert Inosencio. She is survived by two children, Viola (Gil) Trevino, of Muskegon, and Anthony (Joyce) Inosencio of Bradenton, Florida; 17 grandchildren; 20...
Michael J. Bartels
Oct 27, 2008
Michael J. Bartels, born March 26, 1978 in Muskegon to Judy Canter and Michael W. Bartels, passed away on October 27, 2008. He is survived by his mother Judy (Brian) Plouhar, and his father, Michael W. (Cathy) Bartels, all of Muskegon. He is also survived by his precious nephew Joseph Thomas Bartels, brother Steven Bartels, his much loved sister-in-law...
Clarence A. "Pete" Gilmore
Oct 27, 2008
Clarence A. Pete Gilmore, Jr. was a hardworking, kindhearted man who loved the simple life. As an amateur farmer on 70 acres, he was able to raise pigs and various fruits and vegetables. He loved life and had a soft spot for both children and the elderly. He was a family man who will be missed by all who...
Darryl "Pete" D. Peterson
Oct 26, 2008
Darryl D. Peterson, age 71, died Sunday, October 26, 2008. He was born September 28, 1937, to Caleb and Myrtle (Kring) Peterson in Somo, Wisconsin. Darryl lived most of his life in the White Lake area. He served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1958. In 1968, Darryl and his brother, Jack, started Form All Tool Company...
Richard Groeneveld
Oct 26, 2008
Mr. Richard Groeneveld, age 91, passed away Sunday morning, October 26, 2008, at the Poppen House. He was born August 26, 1917 in Muskegon Heights to William and Ida (Noorman) Groeneveld and had been a life resident of the area. Rich graduated from Howell School of Business in 1941 and then served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps from...