Patricia A. Anderson
Oct 16, 2008
Mrs. Patricia A. Anderson, age 63, died Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was born in Jackson, MI on March 18, 1945 to Clinton & Alice (Marshall) O'Rourke and married Max Anderson on October 9, 1979. Mrs. Anderson worked at SPX until retiring. She was an avid photographer who loved to travel & enjoyed Lake Michigan. SURVIVORS Mother, Alice O'Rourke...
Frank D. Deater
Oct 15, 2008
Mr. Frank D. Deater, age 75, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 8, 1933 to Frank & Clara (Artlip) Deater and married the former Shirley Haywood-Woonacott on August 31, 1990. Mr. Deater served his country in the US AirForce as a Sargeant for 25 years until retiring. After retiring from the Military...
Edwin J. Sikkenga
Oct 15, 2008
Mr. Edwin J. Sikkenga, age 84, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was born in Montague, MI on May 1, 1924 to Henry and Agnes (Weesies) Sikkenga. Mr. Sikkenga retired from Edwin J. Sikkenga Agency. He was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, former elder and deacon at New Era Christian Reformed Church,...
Jerry Chilcote
Oct 15, 2008
Mr. Jerry E. Chilcote, age 76, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 14, 1931 to William & Edith (Bodey) Chilcote. He served his country in the US Army and married the former Donna Foose on June 29, 1957. Mr. Chilcote had been employed at Muskegon Paper Box for 34 years until retiring....
Velma Lebaron
Oct 14, 2008
Mrs. Velma LeBaron (Oliva), age 76, passed away Tuesday evening October 14, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. She was born October 3, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Percy and Gertrude Grammar.
Wayne Richards
Oct 14, 2008
Mr. Wayne Richards, age 77, passed away on October 14, 2008, after a long illness. He was born on November 12, 1930 in Muskegon to Howard & Hazel Richards. Mr. Richards served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1990 from the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District. He was an avid fisherman...
Clara Veenstra
Oct 13, 2008
Mrs. Clara. Veenstra, age 100, died Monday, October 13, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 20, 1908 to Thomas & Katie (Karel) Hartman and married Farrel Veenstra. SURVIVORS Daughter, Sandra (Howard) Wiersema of Whitehall; grandchildren, Sharon (Brian) Veltman, Susan (Ken) Civis, Pamela (Kevin) Repo; 8 great granchildren, Kevin, Kurt, & Karl Civis, Melinda, Tim, & Andrew...
Charles "Fred" Kerr
Oct 13, 2008
"Hail! To the victors valiant. Hail! To the conquering heroes. Hail! Hail! the leaders and best. The first few lines of the University of Michigan fight song could just as easily describe Charles Fred Kerr. A valiant fighter, dedicated to his family and the young people he met every day certainly a hero in the eyes of his family...
William G.H. Smith
Oct 13, 2008
Mr. William G.H. Smith, age 96, died Monday, October 13, 2008. He was born in Liverpool, England on May 11, 1912 to William & Kate (Ekhart) Smith and married the former Pearl Empson on October 5, 1946. Mr. Smith had been employed at GTE until retiring in 1977. He was a member of Community United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge...
Francis H. "Pete" Graves
Oct 13, 2008
Francis H. "Pete" Graves, age 76 passed away on October 13, 2008 after a long courageous struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Freda; three children, Stephen (Evey) Graves, Sally (Charles) Travis and Kenneth (Terri) Graves; seven grandchildren, Benjamin, Andrew and Carissa Graves, Serena Springstead, Joshua (Kristen) Mead, Jason Mead and Sara Mead; four...
John E. Mcmanus
Oct 13, 2008
John E. McManus, age 69, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, October 13, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on January 3, 1939 to Eugene Joseph McManus and Carla (Lusk) McManus. John was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a mechanic in the elevator industry and more recently was the owner/operator of Specialty...
Arlaine E. Marcil
Oct 13, 2008
Mrs. Arlaine E. Marcil, 86, died early Monday, October 13, 2008 at her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1922 in Muskegon to Arthur and Winifred (Sikkenga) Haase, and lived here most of her life. She married Leonard J. Marcil Aug. 23, 1944 in Muskegon, and he died Jan. 13, 2006. Mrs. Marcil had been employed at Lakeside Department...
Harry Osborn Spencer, Sr.
Oct 13, 2008
Harry Osborn Spencer, Sr., 91, died at home Monday, October 13, 2008. Retired from Mutual of Detroit and the Army/Army Reserves. He is survived by 5 sons, Harry Jr, Mark, William (Barbara), Bryan (Dorene), and Dana (Mayela) and 2 daughters, Melodie Spencer and Sonya (Christopher) Parker, several grand and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held for family and...
Lucille R. St. Amour
Oct 12, 2008
Mrs. Lucille R. St. Amour, age 89, died Sunday, October 12, 2008. Mrs. St. Amour had been a Homemaker, was a member of The Lakes Community Church, and loved to do crafts. SURVIVORS Son, Paul (Lois) Schram of Alberta, MI; daughter, Marilyn (Bill) Miles of Muskegon; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Laurin G. Comer
Oct 12, 2008
Mr. Laurin G. Comer, age 86, died Sunday, October 12, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on April 11, 1922 to Robert & Jenni (Fish) Comer and married the former Iona Cregg on March 8, 1956 in South Haven. Mr. Comer had served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and had been employed as a Teacher at...
Martin M. "Jug" Herzhaft, Jr.
Oct 12, 2008
Martin M. "Jug" Herzhaft, Jr. passed away on October 12, 2008, age 69. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leora, along with two sisters, Margaret and Joy Ann. He is survived by two children, Dan (and his fiance' LaDonna Hill) Herzhaft and Terri McConaughy; three grandchildren, Ashley, Elizabeth, and Jamie; five great-grandchildren; seven brothers; three sisters and...
William L. "Bill" Thomas
Oct 12, 2008
Mr. William L. "Bill" Thomas, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born on January 8, 1943 and raised by Chancey and Dorothy Thomas and resided in Muskegon his entire life. Bill retired in 1998 from Brunswick Corporation, and was affiliated with Fremont Christian Church. He also enjoyed carpentry and was a racing fan....
Mark Douglas Strate
Oct 11, 2008
Mr. Mark Douglas Strate, age 83, passed away Saturday morning, October 11, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born in Fairmont, WV on October 24, 1924 to Walter and Ruth (Musgrove) Strate and had lived in Muskegon for most of his life. Mr. Strate was a Veteran of the United States Air Force having served in WWII....
Larry A. Lathrop
Oct 10, 2008
Mr. Larry A. Lathrop, age 66, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Harbor Hospice. He was surrounded by family and close friends that loved him dearly. Larry was born July 16, 1942 in Muskegon. He graduated from Muskegon High School Class of '60 and graduated from Tri-State University in Angola, IN. He served his country as an Army...
Monya Fullins
Oct 10, 2008
Monya (Valrick) Fullins age, 37, passed away October 10, 2008 along with his infant son, Chezney Fullins, in an automobile accident in Cartersville GA. A memorial service for Monya will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday October 25, 2008 at the Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home in Atlanta, GA. Visitation will be from 11:00 - 1:00 pm at...