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...
Hazel A. Mumby
Oct 26, 2008
Hazel A. Mumby, age 91, passed away on October 26, 2008. She was born on August 27, 1917 in Howard City to the late Charles and Alice (Fisk) Heminger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dort Mumby on December 17, 1981. Surviving are her three children, Beverly (Edward) Johnson, Robert (Ruth) Mumby, and Thomas (Jean) Mumby; 10...
Alta Rop
Oct 26, 2008
Alta Rop, a mother, grandmother, GG, sister, and friend passed away on October 26, 2008. Survived by family members and friends. Private family services were held.
Albert "Al" Joseph Durocher
Oct 26, 2008
Albert "Al" Joseph Durocher, age 89 of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at a local care facility. He was born in Marquette, Michigan on May 26, 1919 to Joseph and Anna (Gingras) Durocher. Mr. Durocher was a sales representative for Teledyne Corporation in Muskegon and after his retirement owned and operated the Fruitport Driving Range. He...
Jerome A. Willoughby
Oct 26, 2008
Jerome A. Willoughby, 67, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann, and one son, Jason Patrick. The service for Mr. Willoughby will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church where friends may meet the family one hour prior to...
Selma 'Sally' J. Weichner
Oct 25, 2008
Mrs. Selma 'Sally' J. Weichner, age 97, died Saturday, October 25, 2008. She was born in Fruitland Township, MI on April 21, 1911 to Alfred & Matilda (Swanson) Gustafson and married Emil Weichner on June 2, 1934. Mrs. Weichner had been employed as a Cashier at Hackley Union Bank & Trust for 44 years, until retiring in 1972. She...
Robert L. Forsythe
Oct 25, 2008
Robert L. Forsythe, age 89, passed away early Saturday morning, October 25, 2008, at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born October 28, 1918 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Lewis and Susie (Cawley) Forsythe. Bob graduated from Ann Arbor High School, The University of Michigan and The University of Michigan Law School in 1947. He served his Country...
Debora Mary Goosen
Oct 25, 2008
Ms. Debora Mary Goosen, age 52, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her home. She was born May 19, 1956 in Muskegon, to Ston and Regina (Kowalski) Goosen. Debora was a 1974 graduate of Muskegon High School and was a member of the Bible Baptist Temple in Muskegon. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth Goosen of Houghton...
Rhonda Vandermeulen
Oct 25, 2008
Rhonda VanderMeulen had a way with animals, an unspoken bond so uncommon and admirable. She was a master horse trainer, often transforming the unruliest of animals into champions. Rhonda was the same way with the people around her, a calming, compassionate lady youd follow anywhere. Today the life she led and the example she set lives on in all...
