Carl William Hallberg
Oct 4, 2008
Dr. Carl William Hallberg, (born July 13, 1918 in Detroit, MI), professor emeritus of Bowling Green State University formerly of Muskegon, MI and longtime resident of Bowling Green OH, died on October 4 in Grand Haven, MI after a long illness. Dr. Hallberg grew up in Michigan and graduated from Muskegon High School. He attended Muskegon Community College and...
John Bouchard
Oct 4, 2008
John Bouchard knew that spending time with those who you love, and who love you in return, makes any life worth living. Throughout his life, John showed a great amount of love to his children, his companions, and his friends. A generous, caring man, John created lasting memories with those who loved him, and truly enjoyed his life. The...
Haroldine M. Westedt
Oct 4, 2008
Mrs. Haroldine M. Westedt, age 89, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Poppen Residence surrounded by family. She was born October 21, 1918 to Harold and Martha (Meier) Taylor in Muskegon and was a lifelong resident. On February 20, 1939 she married Earl W. Westedt. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where both her...
Mildred Wickwire
Oct 4, 2008
Mrs. Mildred Wickwire, age 90, of Ferrysburg passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at her home. She was born January 14, 1918 in Walkerville, MI to Sam and Eva (Raby) Kirwin. On January 14, 1943 in Buffalo, NY she married John H. Wickwire who preceded her in death on July 23, 1992. Mildred had attended Western Michigan University for...
Carl Myers
Oct 3, 2008
Carl Myers was a soft spoken, easy going man who filled his life with the people he loved, and spent his time doing the activities that brought him the most joy. He was a great fix-it man, builder, and hunter, and enjoyed passing his skills down to his children. Carl took great joy and pride in being the best...
Elaine Rainwater
Oct 3, 2008
Elaine Rainwater aged 56, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 after a 31 year courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was preceded in death by her daughter Tracy Ann Rainwater and parents William and Sylvia Jones. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 38 years, Paul Rainwater; sons; Paul Allen (Traci) Rainwater of FL, Jason...
Helen E. Coffman
Oct 3, 2008
Miss Helen E. Coffman, age 72, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Poppen residence. She was born March 21, 1936 in Muskegon to James A. and Helen E. (Gould) Coffman. Helen was a very active member of Temple United Methodist Church. Survivors include: one sister, Doris A. Stibitz of Muskegon; 3 nieces, Susan E. (Don) Rop of...
Lila B. Harvey
Oct 3, 2008
Mrs. Lila B. Harvey, age 81, died Friday, October 3, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on October 17, 1926 in Indiana to Charles and Sarah (Fuller) Hittle and resided most of her life in the area. Mrs. Harvey retired from Fruitport Community Schools as head baker, after many years of service. She will be remembered for her giving...
June Bohn
Oct 3, 2008
BOHN, MRS. JUNE MARDRA Grand Haven Mrs. June M. Bohn, age 88, died Friday, October 3, 2008. She was born in Lansing, MI on August 19, 1920 to Earl & Hazel (Kurtz) Covert and married Dr. Armin Bohn. Mrs. Bohn taught elementary school for a short time in Lansing and had been a homemaker. She enjoyed playing the piano,...
Gertrude I. Beckstrom
Oct 2, 2008
Mrs. Gertrude I. Beckstrom, age 86, passed away Thursday evening, October 2, 2008. Mrs. Beckstrom was born March 28, 1922 to Frank and Kathryn (Pranger) Gelderloos in Muskegon and had been a lifelong resident. On April 11, 1942 she married F. Irving Beckstrom, and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1984. She was employed as a machinist...
Richard Joel "Dick" Rosenberg
Oct 1, 2008
Mr. Richard Joel "Dick" Rosenberg, age 67, died peacefully surrounded by family early Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Muskegon to Walter and Evelyn (Bouchard) Rosenberg. Dick played football and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. He married Anita Schmidt on October 7, 1972. Dick had been an active member of Prince...
Herb Kersman
Oct 1, 2008
Mr. Herb Kersman, age 94, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was born in Bedford, OH on December 31, 1913 to Louis & Suzanna Herbkersman and married the former Elizabeth Hall in 1936. Following Elizabeth's passing he married Norma Sorenson in 1994. Mr. Kersman founded Lorin Industries in 1943, retiring in 1983. He was a devoted member of Community...
Goldie L. Davignon
Oct 1, 2008
Mrs. Goldie L. Davignon, age 91, unexpectedly passed away at home, Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2008. She was born in Norton Township on April 23, 1917, the fourth of six children to William and Mary (LeMieux) Seng and was a 1934 graduate of Muskegon Hts. H.S. She married Mr. Maurice E. Davignon in 1939 and he preceded her in...
Jack Larsen
Sep 30, 2008
Jack Larsen was a gregarious, generous man, a fast-talking, fun-loving fellow as sociable as he was sentimental. Jack was a proud veteran, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a loyal, beloved friend to so many. Most of all, Jack taught us to enjoy the goodness in life, from sunup to sundown, and everything in between. Jacks story began...
William Hipkiss
Sep 30, 2008
William Bill John Hipkiss 1932-2008 Bill was born October 7, 1932, in Elmhurst, Queens, New York City, to William and Rita (Hamill) Hipkiss. His lone sibling was his older sister, Jacqueline Hipkiss Hines, his Jackie. Music was part of Jackie and Bills young lives. Music especially enraptured Bill, as Jackie remembered in the poem she wrote upon Bills death,...
Nellie I. Menning
Sep 29, 2008
Mrs. Nellie I. Menning, age 95, a resident for the past several years at Christian Care Senior Care Community & the Nursing Center, died Monday, September 29, 2008. She was born in Cora Township, Kansas on November 22, 1912 to Will & Myrtle (Payne) Olson and married Marion Primmer who passed in 1964 and then Alfred Menning who passed...
Delphine C. Taylor
Sep 29, 2008
Mrs. Delphine C. Taylor, age 93, passed away, Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. She was born October 7, 1914 in Neopit, WI, to Edwin and Clara LaPorte. Mrs. Taylor was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church and had worked for Heyboer Transformers in Grand Haven for many years. She loved playing Bingo...
Dianna Lynn Schaub
Sep 29, 2008
Mrs. Dianna Lynn Schaub, age 53, died Monday morning, September 29, 2008, at her home. She was born March 11, 1955 in Muskegon to Clifford and Julimae Gale and had been a life resident of the area. Dianna had been a Nurse's Aid for both McAuley Place and Shorehaven Nursing Home prior to her retirement. SURVIVORS include her husband,...
Joseph J. Sidock
Sep 29, 2008
Mr. Joseph J. Sidock, age 85, died Monday, September 29, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on April 27, 1923 to Andrew and Sophia (Haanzel) Sidock and resided in the area all of his life. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic...
Bernadine R. Graff
Sep 28, 2008
Mrs. Bernadine R. Graff, age 92, died Sunday, September 28, 2008. She was born in Murphysboro, IL on July 7, 1916 to John & Stella (Graeff) Worthen and married Homer Graff. Mrs. Graff had been employed as a Church Secretary at Our Savior's Lutheran Church during the 1950's. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Niece, Lynette (Paul) Penrod of...