Elaine R. Jansen
Sep 27, 2008
Miss Elaine R. Jansen, age 82, died Saturday, September 27, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on January 26, 1926 to Jack & Vera (Johnson) Jansen. Miss Jansen had been employed at Daniels Office Supply & A. Krautheim Jewelers in Muskegon and was the former Owner of BeLane Clothes Horse in Grand Haven. She was a former member of...
Edward Ramthun
Sep 27, 2008
Mr. Ramthun, age 85, died yesterday, September 27. SERVICE: Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at 2:00 PM, at St. James Lutheran Church in Montague. VISITING HOURS: Tuesday, 1:00 PM until service time at the church. DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. James Lutheran Church, 8945 Stebbins St., Montague 49437.
Thomas R. Hebert
Sep 27, 2008
Mr. Thomas R. Hebert, age 95, died Saturday, September 27, 2008. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 25, 1913 to Alex & Catherine (Brakel) Hebert & married the former Emma "Gretchen" Gehringer on April 19, 1941. Mr. Hebert had served his country in the US Army during WWII. He had been employed as a salesman until retiring....
Christopher L. Manna
Sep 26, 2008
In Loving Memory of Christopher L. Manna June 26, 1959- Sept. 26, 2008 Chris Manna was taken into God's arms on Friday, September 26, 2008. Chris was born in Springfield, MA on June 26, 1959, and was predeceased by his parents, Silvano Manna and Barbara (Freeman) Manna. He was the owner of Big C Trading Company's Neat Stuff in...
Nell W. Vaughn
Sep 26, 2008
Mrs. Nell W. Vaughn, age 95, passed away Friday morning, September 26, 2008 in Spring Lake, MI. She was born in Greenville, TN on October 12, 1912 to G.M. and Margaret (Harrison) Thetford and had lived in the Muskegon area since 1945. Mrs. Vaughn was a life-long member of Lakeside United Methodist Church where she was involved in the...
Peter N. Schaefer
Sep 26, 2008
Peter N. Schaefer, age 76, passed away on September 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; five children, Peggy (Gary) Foster, Pamela Phillips, Paula (Dan) Agar, Perry (Cindy) Schaefer, and Paul Schaefer; eighteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Ione (Barry) Prium, and a daughter-in-law, April Schaefer. He was preceded in death by a son,...
Alice Dale Langan
Sep 26, 2008
Alice Dale Langan, age 60, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 26, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 24, 1948 in Muskegon to Leo & Alice Stewart. She is survived by her husband Tom of 42 years; 2 children, Tom Jr. and Jeff Langan; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, Bill (Shirley) Stewart; 4 sisters, Violet (Don)...
Angie Cornelia Genter
Sep 26, 2008
Mrs. Angie Cornelia Genter, age 84, went to be with her Lord Friday afternoon, September 26, 2008. She was born June 9, 1924 in Muskegon, to Henry and Clara (Achterhoff )TerBorg. On January 4, 1946 Angie married Wallace M. Genter in Muskegon, and he survives her. Angie was employed as a switchboard operator at Hackley Hospital for 30 years...
Ricky F. Kesteloot
Sep 26, 2008
Mr. Ricky F. Kesteloot, age 53, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, September 26, 2008. Rick was born in Muskegon to Charles and Shirley (Beauleaux) Kesteloot on January 13, 1955 and was a 1973 graduate of Muskegon H.S. where he was a standout athlete, starting at quarterback for the 1971 state championship Big Reds football team. He later went...
Statia Hamel
Sep 25, 2008
Statia Hamel, age 91, went to be with her Lord on September 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1916, in Muskegon, MI, and lived here all her life. Statia was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church its Choir and past Secretary of its Rosary-Altar Society. She was a retiree of Muskegon...
Rev. Fr. Robert Anthony Hart
Sep 25, 2008
Rev. Fr. Robert A. Hart VF, affectionately referred to as "Fr. Bob"", died Thursday morning, September 25, 2008 in Muskegon following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Fr. Bob was born December 18, 1947 in Muskegon to Barbee F. "Bob" and Josephine A. (Fakatty) Hart. He was raised in the faith at his home parish,...
Patricia Kathleen Grinwis
Sep 25, 2008
Mrs. Patricia Kathleen (Bont) Grinwis, age 64, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008. She was born August 30, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI to Edward and Ann (Datema) Vrosh and has resided in the area since the 1970's. Mrs. Grinwis was retired from Meijer in Norton Shores after over 27 years of employment. She had attended St. Mary's Catholic...
Baby Jaden Scott Crago
Sep 24, 2008
Baby Jaden Scott Crago, age 5 months, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Jaden was born April 19, 2008 to Scott and Heidi (Rupar) Crago in Muskegon. He is survived by his parents; his brother, Nicholas Scott (Brittany Ogborn) Crago; maternal grandparents, Regenia and Mark Keller of Montague and Harry and (Shirley Hannah) Rupar; paternal grandparents, William Crago...
Joseph Svoboda
Sep 23, 2008
Joseph Svoboda age 88, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Poppen Hospice Residence. Joseph was born on February 15, 1920 in Sullivan Township, Michigan to the late Vincent and Anna (Zovin) Svoboda. Joseph was in the U.S. Navy. He married Marva Ruth (Kieft) Svoboda on November 26, 1949 in Laketon township, Muskegon. Joseph worked for Dresser/Lift Tech for...
Beverly Erpenbeck
Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Beverly Erpenbeck, age 81, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 with her family by her side. She worked as a writer at the Muskegon Chronicle years ago and will be greatly missed by her family. Her husband preceded her in death on December 6, 1996. Survivors are son Paul Erpenbeck of Muskegon, MI and daughter Jane (Martin) Engle...
Maxine L. Andree
Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Maxine L. Andree, age 94, passed away early Monday morning September 22, 2008. She was born May 30, 1914 in Omena, MI to James and Dora (Schrumpf) Bender and had been a Muskegon resident most of her life. Mrs. Andree was a self-employed beautician for many years. The former Maxine Bender, she married Orlyn Andree and he preceded...
Edwin J. Ackerman
Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Edwin J. Ackerman, age 47, passed away Monday morning, September 22, 2008 following a motorcycle accident that occurred Sunday evening on his way to work. He was currently employed at CWC Textron as the Third Shift Maintenance Supervisor, machining was a trade he learned from his father at a young age. He was born October 19, 1960 in...
Darlene Y. Delano
Sep 22, 2008
Darlene Y. DeLano, age 70, went to be with her Lord, September 22, 2008. She was born in Muskegon MI on January 29, 1938. She is survived by her husband, Franklin R. Delano; 2 daughters, Jodie Black, Wendy Trach; 2 granddaughters, Sarah Black, Abbey Trach.
Andy M. Burrington
Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Andy M. Burrington, age 75, died Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 14, 1933 to Clyde & Emily (Hurd) Burrington. Mr. Burrington had attended Faith Baptist Church and was loved by all. SURVIVORS Sisters, Pauline Thiel, Florence Bean, Betty (John) Gerard, Yvonne Jeffery, Doris (Patrick) Rainbolt; many nieces, nephews & cousins. He...
Linda Kay Vanmunster
Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Linda Kay VanMunster, age 63, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at her home following a long illness. Linda was born October 25, 1944 to Peter and Goldie (Elwell) VanDyke in Muskegon. On April 3, 1976 she married Danny I. VanMunster. She was employed as the head housekeeper at Holiday Inn for 25 years, and then for a...