Catherine "Kate" Boersema
Dec 4, 2008
Catherine Boersema was a woman who was filled with a lot of spunk, which she always beautifully intertwined with her generosity and love. She was a nurturer who often set aside her own needs to care for the needs of others, well into her later years. Catherine viewed both her faith and her family as her greatest joys, and...
Nova D. Groom
Dec 4, 2008
Nova D. (Hughey) Groom, born July 26, 1932, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2008 in Muskegon, Michigan after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William H. Groom; three children: W. Brad (Laura) Groom of Muskegon, MI, Cynthia K. Groom of Spring Lake, MI, and Terrand M. (Sue) Groom of Lowell,...
Dessie R. Mcdaniels
Dec 4, 2008
Mrs. Dessie R. McDaniels, age 71, passed away December 4, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus. Funeral Services will be Friday, December 12, at 12noon at Bethesda Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles W. Poole officiating. She was the wife of LS McDaniels and the Mother of Linda (Starrey) McDaniels Allen and 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-7pm...
Carole Ann Norden
Dec 4, 2008
Carole Ann Norden, age 65, passed away on December 4, 2008. She is survived by Terry, her husband of 42 years; three children, Kenneth (Gina), Randall (Kim), and Elizabeth (Troy) Wells; six grandchildren, Mason, Kaylee, Mitchell, Jeffrey, Justin, and Shaylee; two sisters, Eloise (Richard) Danhof, and Betty Jane (Wallace) Ewing; and her mother, Virginia Pickel. She was preceded in...
Mildred "Millie" Medacco
Dec 3, 2008
Mildred "Millie" Medacco, age 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2008. Millie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Joseph Medacco; five children, Joyce (Tom) Harrington, Marie Leyton, Frank, Dave (Anna), Eugene (Julie); several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother and three sisters. She is preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Sonny. A memorial...
Marcella Ann Lasko
Dec 2, 2008
Marcella Ann Lasko, age 89, passed away early Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at a Muskegon care facility. She was born March 8, 1919, in Muskegon to Anton and Mary (Blindauer) Benkert and she married Mike Lasko on April 29, 1939, in Coopersville, MI. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2001. Mrs. Lasko was a lifelong area resident...
John "Jack" Crowe
Dec 2, 2008
John "Jack" Crowe, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at a local hospital. Jack was born on November 18, 1931 in Somerville, Massachusetts to Martin J. and Bina (Collins) Crowe and married the former Shirley Wildrom on July 7, 1953 in Grand Haven. Jack was a banking executive for Muskegon Federal Savings & Loan, President of...
Martha Choquette
Dec 2, 2008
Martha Choquette, 86, died peacefully at her Muskegon home with her daughters present on December 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Rev. Henry Choquette, and a daughter, Marita Elizabeth Choquette. She is survived by her daughters Ann (Charles) Myers of Los Gatos, CA and Paula (Robert) Rachal of Greensboro, NC and grandchildren Peter Myers,...
Sandra Lee Hornik
Dec 2, 2008
Ms. Sandra Lee Hornik, age 66, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born May 17, 1942 in Muskegon to Charles and Dorothy (Ackerman) Hornik and lived in the area her entire life. Prior to her retirement in 1995, she worked 13 years in inventory control for Coca Cola of Michigan. She was an active member...
Dorothy L. Tyler
Dec 1, 2008
Dorothy Tyler was an energetic woman who lived a life full of many accomplishments of which she was very proud, but the accomplishment she was most proud of, however, was her family. Dorothy was a passionate teacher who touched the lives of so many young people, including her own children and grandchildren, for whom she left a legacy of...
Homer J. Marshall
Dec 1, 2008
Homer J. Marshall, age 75 of Twin Lake, passed away Monday at the Mercy Hospital in Muskegon following a short illness. Homer was born on March 17, 1933 in Cedar Creek Township to Earl and Lula (Syers) Marshall and has been a lifelong resident of the Twin Lake area. Homer married Bonnie Davis and she preceded him in death...
Annie Pearl Mitchell
Dec 1, 2008
Mrs. Annie Pearl Mitchell, age 79, passed away December 1, 2008 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held TODAY Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11:00am at Toombs Chapel with Rev. James E. Witcher officiating. Interment in Mona View.
Kenneth Korkoskie, Sr.
Dec 1, 2008
When you try to define the sort of person Kenneth Korkoskie, Sr. was to his family and friends, you imagine someone who is an all around good person, who loves his life and his family, who always makes himself available when he is needed. This is how Ken will be remembered, as a man whose heart was undoubtedly his...
William J. Reddam
Dec 1, 2008
Mr. William J. Reddam, age 49, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening at a local hospital following a brief illness. Bill was born in Muskegon on April 10, 1959 to Joseph and Cynthia (Leverick) Reddam. He was a life long resident of N. Muskegon and was a 1977 graduate of N. Muskegon High School. Bill was formerly employed at Howmet...
Jean Priscilla Gaskell Trump
Dec 1, 2008
Jean Priscilla Gaskell Trump passed away on December, 1, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 22, 1923 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont to Warren P. & Lillian (Cheney) Gaskell. In 1927 the family moved to Michigan. Jean attended elementary and high school in Adrian, and received a BA from the University of Michigan and a MA...
Mabel Englund
Dec 1, 2008
Mabel Englund was a woman with a tremendous zest for life who was happiest when she was surrounded by her friends and family. She lived her life with the perfect balance between hard work and fun, even though life wasnt always easy. She carried herself with dignity and grace, always looking her best. Mabel was a beloved sister, wife,...
Jack A. Sorensen
Dec 1, 2008
Mr. Jack A. Sorensen, age 83, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 1, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on June 14, 1925 to William and Alice (Wilde) Sorensen. Mr. Sorensen served in the United States Army as Private First Class during WWII. He earned 5 Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. After his service...
Doris J. Furgerson
Dec 1, 2008
Doris J. (Griswold) Furgerson born on July 18, 1929 to the late Charles and Anna White, passed away after a short illness, on Monday, December 1, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Egelston Township and is survived by a son, Donald (Nancy) Griswold, and a daughter, Cordie (Richard) Patterson; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marge Nielson, and...
Ralph Anderegg
Nov 30, 2008
Ralph Frank Anderegg Jr. was the ultimate family man. A warm and caring husband and a doting father and grandfather, he recognized the importance of family and made it the focus of his life. 1925 was a record-breaking year, and one that marked several defining moments in U.S. History. In Wyoming, Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first woman governor,...
Georgia B. Tyler
Nov 30, 2008
Mrs. Georgia B. Tyler, age 89, died Sunday, November 30, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on April 28, 1919 to Levi & Dorothy (Fisher) Peacock and married John Tyler on May 30, 1942. Mrs. Tyler had been a homemaker and enjoyed reading, crosswords, and crocheting. SURVIVORS Husband of 66 years, John; 2 daughters, Leslie Boeve, Kathy (Michael) Swanson,...
