Frances M. Brink
Nov 6, 2008
Mrs. Frances M. Brink, 89, died Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2008 at her home. Born Feb. 7, 1919 in Muskegon to Nicholas and Maude (DeBoer) Peterman, she lived in Muskegon all her life. On July 8, 1944 she married Warren E. Brink in New York City, and he died in 1983. Mrs. Brink was a member of Evanston Avenue...
Cynthia M. Foupht
Nov 6, 2008
Mrs. Cynthia M. Foupht, age 52, passed away at home, Thursday afternoon, November 6, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born in Muskegon on May 15, 1956 to Robert and Linnae (Latten) Hascher and was a life long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1974 graduate of Catholic Central High School and enjoyed...
Marcia Jane Close
Nov 5, 2008
Mrs. Marcia Jane Close, age 85, passed away Wednesday morning, November 5, 2008, at a local nursing home. Marcia was born April 29, 1923 in Grand Rapids to Arthur and Mame (Pfenning) Backstrom. She was a graduate of Muskegon High School and later worked as a secretary for Dr. Eck. On January 29, 1944 Marcia married Richard Lee Close...
Marie E. Beegle
Nov 5, 2008
Mrs. Marie E. Beegle, age 75, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Deboer Nursing Home with her family at her side. She was born in Shelby, MI on March 29, 1933 to George & Elizabeth (Leigh) Gonser and was married to Donald Beegle for 51 years. Mrs. Beegle had been employed as a Lab Tech at Whitehall Leather Company...
Dorcas E. Cutter
Nov 5, 2008
Mrs. Dorcas E. Cutter, age 92, passed away Wednesday morning, November 5, 2008. She was born April 25, 1916 in Muskegon to Harry and Mary (Bartholomew) Graves and had been a life resident. Mrs. Cutter was a hairdresser her whole life and worked for many different hair salons. She was affiliated with First Baptist Church and belonged to "The...
Claude "Mitch" Mitchell
Nov 5, 2008
Claude "Mitch" Mitchell, age 83, passed away on November 5, 2008. He was born on April 6, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Fannie (Mason) and Claude Mitchell Sr. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step- father, Clarence Durga; three brothers, Ivan, LaVerne, and Eldon Durga; and a sister, Thelma Sheehy....
Beulah Justian
Nov 4, 2008
Mrs. Beulah Justian, 82, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, 2008. She was born on May 14, 1926, in Newaygo to Charles and Clarice (Thompson) Osborn, and lived in Muskegon all her life. Mrs. Justian had been an active member of Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was a past member of its Eve Circle...
Ovader Nelson
Nov 4, 2008
Mrs. Ovader Nelson, age 91, passed away November 4, 2008 at Heartland Knollview. She was a retired cook. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Erse Lee Rogers and Awernis Frazier, both of Muskegon, and Pearl Burns of Eldorado, Arkansas; and 2 nephews, Doryce and Cloyce Dickerson. Service will be conducted Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 12:00noon at Queen...
Sandra Marie Wilson
Nov 3, 2008
Mrs. Sandra Marie Wilson, age 55, passed Monday, November 3, 2008 at Mercy Hospital Hackley Campus. She was a retired Lab Tech from Smith Kline Beecham Laboratories. She is survived by her husband, Donald Wilson; 2 sons, Donald, Jr. & Darriese; 1 daughter, Carla Parker; 2 brothers, Jeremiah Robinson and Wilmer Austin, Jr.; 3 sisters, Barbara Hinton, Bonita Parker...
Edwin J. Homa
Nov 3, 2008
Mr. Edwin J. Homa, age 76, passed away Monday afternoon following a long illness. Ed was born in Muskegon on January 7, 1932 to John and Mary (Gorzkowicz) Homa. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1950 and served his country in the U.S. Army. Returning to Muskegon, he married the former Betty M. Hopka on June 13,...
Paulette Joann "Paulie" Luci
Nov 3, 2008
Mrs. Paulette JoAnn "Paulie" Luci, age 58, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2008 at her home. Paulie was born May 23, 1950 to Paul and Betty (Jenkins) Lloyd, Jr. in Muskegon. On July 25, 1983 she married Douglas G. Luci in Muskegon. She loved spending time with her family. Paulie attended First Baptist Church where she had been...
Rickie Willson
Nov 3, 2008
Mr. Rickie Willson, age 55, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2008. He was born December 22, 1952 in Muskegon to Robert and Mabel (Hyatt) Willson and had been a life resident of the area. Mr. Willson was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a corrections officer for the Muskegon Correctional Facility for 25 years before his retirement...
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...
