Marie Caswell
Oct 8, 2008
Marie Caswell was a woman who seemed as though she could do anything. Whether it was beating the boys at poker, bagging the biggest deer, or knitting baby booties for the hospital, Marie lived a life full of successes. Her greatest success, and her greatest joy, was found in the family she loved most of all, as a beloved...
Leah Madalyn Woolf
Oct 8, 2008
Leah Madalyn Woolf, age 86, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Mercy General Health Partners Mercy Campus. Leah was born on December 8, 1921 in Assyira Township, Michigan to the late Ray and Luella (Talmage) Babcock. Leah married Lee Brandow and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1960. Leah then married Melvin T. Woolf on November 8,...
Adeline E. Murikes
Oct 7, 2008
Mrs. Adeline E. Murikes, age 95, of Muskegon passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2008. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 12, 1913 to Anthony and Michaline (Kissel) Lokovich. Adeline was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew, in 1974. Surviving are her loving children, Mary Ann Tebeau, Barbara J. Baryl, and Nancy L. and William...
Baby Girl Yasmine Marae Thompson
Oct 7, 2008
Baby Girl Yasmine Marae Thompson, age 9 months, passed away on Tues. Oct. 7, 2008, at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids, MI. Family Hour 11 a.m. Thurs. Oct. 16, 2008, from Divinity Funeral Home & Chapel, Inc., 2812 Fifth St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 12 noon. Pastor James E. Witcher, officiating. Interment Mona View Cemetery. Yasmine will...
Dennis Taylor
Oct 6, 2008
Dennis Taylor was a man who understood computers, who knew how the circuits worked, and the connections that brought them to life. Dennis understood the connections in his own life better than most, and how important the people around him really were. He was a computer expert by trade, but a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend by choice,...
Jerry Cates
Oct 6, 2008
Jerry Cates, age 77, of Muskegon passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Hackley Hospital after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jean Cates, and several nieces and nephews. Jerry was in the Army from 1946 until...
Ethel Marge Tenbrink
Oct 5, 2008
Ethel Marge Tenbrink, age 88, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility. Ethel was born on November 30, 1919 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late. She married Laurence Hallman and Gerrit Tenbrink and both preceded her in death. Ethel loved dancing at the area Eagles Clubs and was a waitress in Muskegon and Grand Rapids. Ethel...
Barbara Jo Liefer
Oct 5, 2008
Mrs. Barbara Jo (Mudget) Liefer, age 58, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 in the company of her loving family. A strong, happy and healthy woman, the end of Barbara's time on this earth came suddenly and unexpectedly. She was born on November 17, 1949 to Robert and Beryl (Wachter) Mudget in Muskegon, where she lived her entire life...
Warren Reister
Oct 5, 2008
Mr. Reister, age 82, went to be with his Lord October 5, 2008. He was born February 18, 1926, in Grand Rapids, to Andrew and Emma (Wichert) Reister. He was married to the former Ruth Arvidson, who preceded him in death in 1981. On August 9, 1998, he married the former Mildred Beegle Barnhart. He plastered and tiled many...
Iris Davis
Oct 5, 2008
Mrs. Iris Davis, age 75, of Grand Haven, passed away October 5, 2008. She married Charles F. Davis on Feb.25, 1933 in Grand Haven and both known for working with the Shiners' for many years. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Charles; children; Jennifer (Duke) De Leeuw, West Olive and Jeffrey (Brenda) Davis, Holland; 4 grandchildren; 1...
Mildred "Millie" E. Jawor
Oct 5, 2008
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" E. Jawor, age 75, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at her home. She was born August 16, 1933 in Steuben, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Iva (Sissel) Latsch, and resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. She worked on her family's blueberry farm for many years, loved antiquing, baking, and especially her grandchildren. Millie was...
David Wiegand
Oct 4, 2008
David Wiegand was a man who always put others first. He put his country first, his family first, and his friendship first, first in his life, and in his heart. Thats the way Dave was, a man of such passion and principle, of character and compassion for the people around him. Dave was a loving father, grandfather and friend,...
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...
