Charles F. Clover
Nov 10, 2008
Mr. Charles F. Clover, age 82, died Monday, November 10, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 19, 1926 to Harvey & Sue (Frederick) Clover and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Charles married the former Jane C. Wyant on August 11, 1951. Mr. Clover had been the Owner of Yankee Peddler for over...
Dora A. Buck
Nov 9, 2008
Mrs. Dora A. Buck, age 81, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 9, 2008, in Juno Beach, FL. Dora was born in Muskegon on October 27, 1927, to Albert and Helen (Schweissinger) White and was a graduate of Muskegon High School. She was a star athlete at both Bunker and Muskegon H.S. and was an avid golfer throughout her life....
Thomas Anthony Dunham
Nov 8, 2008
Thomas Anthony Dunham, age 67, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Tom was born in Muskegon on April 15, 1941 and lived all of his life in the Muskegon area. In 1976, he married the former Joyce Brezinski. Tom served on the Muskegon County Sheriff Department for 30 years and kindly touched...
Richard Franklin Ashley
Nov 7, 2008
Richard Franklin Ashley, age 70 passed away on November 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Edward Ashley, his wife Roe Konopa, and a brother, Robert Ashley. Surviving are his five children, Jeff, Monnie, Konnie, Jim, and Richard 'Mike' Ashley; grandchildren, Angie Kelsey, Richard Ashley, Eleanor Ashley, Jennifer Ashley, Jared Touzel; one great granddaughter,...
Harvey J. Myers
Nov 7, 2008
Mr. Harvey J. Myers, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at his Norton Shores home Friday evening, November 7, 2008, ending his courageous battle with lung cancer. Born to Michael and Anna (Toth) Myers, March 26, 1933, Harvey was a life-long Muskegon resident. He was employed at Teledyne Continental Motors all of his professional life. He retired in 1995, ending...
Evelyn G. Hoogsteen
Nov 7, 2008
Mrs. Evelyn G. Hoogsteen, age 95, passed away Friday evening, November 7, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born October 9, 1913 to Henry J. and Lena (Ponce) Morsink in Grand Rapids, and lived all of her life there before recently coming to Muskegon. Mrs. Hoogsteen worked for the Grand Rapids Board of Education, retiring in 1978, and was a...
Mary Elizabeth Leach
Nov 7, 2008
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Leach, age 81, passed away Friday morning, November 7, 2008 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Lawrenceville, IL on April 4, 1927 to Harvey and Myrtle (Skinner) McIntire and had lived in Muskegon since she was a child. Mrs. Leach had been employed by Hackley Hospital as a nurse's assistant. On March 8,...
Phyllis R. Mcclees
Nov 6, 2008
Mrs. Phyllis R. McClees, age 74, passed away Thursday morning, November 6, 2008. She was born November 18, 1933 in Owosso, MI to George and Ruth (McCaffery) Hurrell and had resided in Muskegon most of her life. Mrs. McClees worked for G.T.E. for 30 years before retiring in 1989. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Women...
Sally Ann Smith
Nov 6, 2008
Sally Ann Smith, age 74, passed away on November 6, 2008. She was born in Grand Rapids, on February 13, 1934 to the late Dennis and Betty Baker. She attended Spring Lake and Grand Haven schools, before graduating from Hackley School of Nursing in 1955. Sally was married on July 9, 1955 to Sydney Smith, at the Spring Lake...
Frances M. Brink
Nov 6, 2008
Mrs. Frances M. Brink, 89, died Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2008 at her home. Born Feb. 7, 1919 in Muskegon to Nicholas and Maude (DeBoer) Peterman, she lived in Muskegon all her life. On July 8, 1944 she married Warren E. Brink in New York City, and he died in 1983. Mrs. Brink was a member of Evanston Avenue...
Cynthia M. Foupht
Nov 6, 2008
Mrs. Cynthia M. Foupht, age 52, passed away at home, Thursday afternoon, November 6, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born in Muskegon on May 15, 1956 to Robert and Linnae (Latten) Hascher and was a life long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1974 graduate of Catholic Central High School and enjoyed...
Marcia Jane Close
Nov 5, 2008
Mrs. Marcia Jane Close, age 85, passed away Wednesday morning, November 5, 2008, at a local nursing home. Marcia was born April 29, 1923 in Grand Rapids to Arthur and Mame (Pfenning) Backstrom. She was a graduate of Muskegon High School and later worked as a secretary for Dr. Eck. On January 29, 1944 Marcia married Richard Lee Close...
Marie E. Beegle
Nov 5, 2008
Mrs. Marie E. Beegle, age 75, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at Deboer Nursing Home with her family at her side. She was born in Shelby, MI on March 29, 1933 to George & Elizabeth (Leigh) Gonser and was married to Donald Beegle for 51 years. Mrs. Beegle had been employed as a Lab Tech at Whitehall Leather Company...
Dorcas E. Cutter
Nov 5, 2008
Mrs. Dorcas E. Cutter, age 92, passed away Wednesday morning, November 5, 2008. She was born April 25, 1916 in Muskegon to Harry and Mary (Bartholomew) Graves and had been a life resident. Mrs. Cutter was a hairdresser her whole life and worked for many different hair salons. She was affiliated with First Baptist Church and belonged to "The...
Claude "Mitch" Mitchell
Nov 5, 2008
Claude "Mitch" Mitchell, age 83, passed away on November 5, 2008. He was born on April 6, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Fannie (Mason) and Claude Mitchell Sr. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step- father, Clarence Durga; three brothers, Ivan, LaVerne, and Eldon Durga; and a sister, Thelma Sheehy....
Beulah Justian
Nov 4, 2008
Mrs. Beulah Justian, 82, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, 2008. She was born on May 14, 1926, in Newaygo to Charles and Clarice (Thompson) Osborn, and lived in Muskegon all her life. Mrs. Justian had been an active member of Dr. Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School, was a past member of its Eve Circle...
Ovader Nelson
Nov 4, 2008
Mrs. Ovader Nelson, age 91, passed away November 4, 2008 at Heartland Knollview. She was a retired cook. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Erse Lee Rogers and Awernis Frazier, both of Muskegon, and Pearl Burns of Eldorado, Arkansas; and 2 nephews, Doryce and Cloyce Dickerson. Service will be conducted Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 12:00noon at Queen...
Sandra Marie Wilson
Nov 3, 2008
Mrs. Sandra Marie Wilson, age 55, passed Monday, November 3, 2008 at Mercy Hospital Hackley Campus. She was a retired Lab Tech from Smith Kline Beecham Laboratories. She is survived by her husband, Donald Wilson; 2 sons, Donald, Jr. & Darriese; 1 daughter, Carla Parker; 2 brothers, Jeremiah Robinson and Wilmer Austin, Jr.; 3 sisters, Barbara Hinton, Bonita Parker...
Edwin J. Homa
Nov 3, 2008
Mr. Edwin J. Homa, age 76, passed away Monday afternoon following a long illness. Ed was born in Muskegon on January 7, 1932 to John and Mary (Gorzkowicz) Homa. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1950 and served his country in the U.S. Army. Returning to Muskegon, he married the former Betty M. Hopka on June 13,...
Paulette Joann "Paulie" Luci
Nov 3, 2008
Mrs. Paulette JoAnn "Paulie" Luci, age 58, passed away Monday evening, November 3, 2008 at her home. Paulie was born May 23, 1950 to Paul and Betty (Jenkins) Lloyd, Jr. in Muskegon. On July 25, 1983 she married Douglas G. Luci in Muskegon. She loved spending time with her family. Paulie attended First Baptist Church where she had been...
