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...
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...
