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...
Roger J. Edick
Oct 10, 2008
Roger J. Edick, age 67, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. at a local care facility. He was born August 14, 1941 in Muskegon, MI to Marion and Margaret (Minor) Edick and he married Judith A. Linderman on May 16, 1964. Roger had worked at A.D. Boss for 25 years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veteran...
Mildred A. Pedersen
Oct 10, 2008
Mrs. Mildred A. Pedersen, age 99, passed away Friday evening, October 10, 2008, at the Christian Care Nursing Home. She was born November 10, 1908 in Grand Haven to Oscar E. and Nellie (Klinker) Olson. On September 21, 1933 she married Ivan H. Pedersen in South Bend, Indiana, and he preceded her in death on January 10, 1990. Prior...
Charlotte M. Hartig
Oct 10, 2008
Charlotte M. Hartig, age 88, of passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Harbor Hospice, Muskegon, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Charlotte was born in Flint, Michigan on September 18, 1920, the daughter of Burt and Ethyl (Maxwell) Palmer. She is...
Deacon Wesley J. Hewitt
Oct 10, 2008
Deacon Wesley J. Hewitt, affectionately known as "Deacon Wes," entered his eternal reward on October 10, 2008 at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1923 in Shelby, MI to Joseph and Gladys (Adams) Hewitt and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. On October 17, 1942, he married the...
Earl "Clarence" Carlson
Oct 10, 2008
Mr. Earl "Clarence" Carlson, age 85, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008. He was born November 19, 1922 in Dalton, MI to Carl and Sena (Bard) Carlson and had been a life resident of the area. Mr. Carlson served his country in the Army during WWII. He worked for Geerpres, Inc., where he retired in 1991. Mr. Carlson was...
Clarice "Rhino" M. Bordeaux
Oct 10, 2008
Clarice M. Bordeaux, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2008 at Sandpiper in Nunica. Clarice was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her family, reading, and doing puzzles. In the face of life's challenges she never lost her faith or her sense of humor. She is survived by her daughter Debra (fiance' Gary Hilliard) Snyder;...
Lola Corder
Oct 9, 2008
Lola V. Corder was a strong woman who knew how to take care of herself in any situation. Being a caring wife and mother, she knew how to make sacrifices for her family. People around her knew they could count on Lola in time of need and, in times of celebration, she was ready to have a good time....
Eugene D. Paulson
Oct 9, 2008
Mr. Eugene D. Paulson, age 73, passed away Thursday morning, October 9, 2008, following a long illness. Gene was born in Muskegon on October 6, 1935 to Donald and Edith (Parker) Paulson. He was a graduate of Muskegon Heights H.S., class of 1953. He was also a graduate of Muskegon Community College and Western Michigan University where he received...
