Jack Clarence Collins
Sep 22, 2008
Jack Clarence Collins, age 76, passed away at home Monday afternoon, September 22, 2008, following a long illness. Jack was born in Muskegon on July 14, 1932 to Bernard L. and Johana (Hoekenga) Collins. Jack enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1949, the beginning of a 20 year career in the military. He married the former Vivian Arlene Sweet...
Cecilia Agnes Sievers
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Cecilia Agnes Sievers, age 100 passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning at her residence in Muskegon, the Sanctuary of the Oaks. Cecilia was born on April 3, 1908 in Pinnebog (Huron County), MI to John and Electra (Santhony) Power. She moved to the Detroit area as a young lady and it was there that she met and married...
Georgina 'Gene' M. Morris
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Georgina 'Gene' M. Morris, age 88, died Sunday, September 21, 2008. She was born in Mayville, MI on March 22, 1920 to Harry J & Dorothy (Phelps) Hall and married Robert "Coach" Morris on October 21, 1944. Mrs. Morris had been employed as a Bookkeeper at Yankee Peddler. She loved to play bridge, decorate and to be with...
Arlene Joyce-Donovan Anderson
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Arlene Joyce-Donovan Anderson, age 72, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008, following a courageous battle with respiratory problems. She was born August 12, 1936 in Muskegon to Francis Donovan and Anna Anderson and was later adopted by James Wiseman. On June 15, 1956, she married Harold M. Anderson, Sr. in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on...
William Coleman
Sep 21, 2008
Bill Coleman was a man who lived his life by a simple slogan: Do someone else a favor someday. Bill did much for so many over the years, as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bill found happiness in the things he did for others, and taught us to do the same. Do someone else a favor someday,...
Donald L. "Don" Rabach
Sep 21, 2008
Mr. Donald L. "Don" Rabach, age 88, passed away Sunday evening, September 21, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on June 10, 1920 to Fred and Grace (Knudson) Rabach and had lived in Muskegon since 1955. Don had worked at General Telephone Company before joining the Local #169 Boiler Makers where he was employed for...
Edith C. Mytty
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Edith C. Mytty, age 92, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 in Nebraska. While working in Chicago, and making trips to see Michigan, she met Ernest Mytty. They were married in San Antonio in 1942. They moved back to Muskegon after the end of WWII. While in Muskegon, they were both charter members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church...
Irene Ophelia Phillips
Sep 20, 2008
Mrs. Irene Ophelia Phillips, age 76, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus. She was a retired tutor for Muskegon Public School System. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Phillips, Jr.; 3 sons, Randall (Shelia) Phillips of Muskegon, Gregory Phillips of Holland and David (Cynthia) Phillips of Downers Grove, IL; 2 daughters, Lynnette...
Douglas J. "Jim" Brueck
Sep 19, 2008
Mr. Douglas J. "Jim" Brueck, age 79, died Friday morning, September 19, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon, April 5, 1929, to Roy & Alice (Farwig) Brueck and had been a life resident of the area. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII; and had been employed at Kaydon Corporation for 35 years, retiring as a...
Charles W. Abbey
Sep 19, 2008
Mr. Charles W. Abbey, age 75, died Friday, September 19, 2008. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 31, 1932 to George & Goldie (Hennessey) Abbey. Charles served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War and married the former Maxine Cunningham on May 8, 1954. Mr. Abbey had been employed as a Machine Operator...
Carol A. Lorenz
Sep 19, 2008
Carol A. (Borgeson) Lorenz, age 65, died Friday, September 19, 2008 in Hastings, MI. She was born in Muskegon to David and Marie (Perry) Borgeson on December 14, 1942, and resided in Hastings for the past 16 years. Carol worked as a Hairstylist for many years in Toledo, and then served others as a caregiver in Hastings. SURVIVORS include...
Maxine V. "Margaret" Miller
Sep 19, 2008
Mrs. Maxine V. "Margaret" Miller, age 87, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 19, 2008 in Huntsville, AL. She was born August 14, 1921 in Oceana County, MI to Fredrick & Eleanor (Bevins) Gilbert and moved to Muskegon in 1952 where she resided until moving to Alabama 3 years ago to be near her daughter, Darlene....
Alberta J. "Bert" Studier
Sep 18, 2008
Mrs. Alberta J. "Bert" Studier, age 84, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus. She was born December 12, 1923 in Akron, OH to Martin E. and Lelia F. (Lowry) Hocker and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She received her bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 1945. Bert retired...
Howard C. Bailey
Sep 18, 2008
Howard Bailey led a life characterized by honesty, integrity and respect. Described as generous, funny, hardworking and loving, he was the kind of man others looked up to. Never one to let life pass him by, Howard participated in many organizations that gained him respect and admiration throughout his community. However, he was never too busy to spend time...
Richard R. Romberger, Sr.
Sep 18, 2008
Richard R. Romberger, Sr., age 63, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. Mr. Romberger was born July 20, 1945 to Elwood and Kathryn (Kershner) Romberger in Pottsville, PA. He was employed as a machine repairman at Lorin Industries. He was a member of FOE in Whitehall, Men's Auxiliary - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8846 and Sons of the...
Frances Ippolito
Sep 18, 2008
IPPOLITO, MRS. FRANCES FAYE Formerly of Glenwood IL Mrs. Frances F. Ippolito, age 73, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Grand Haven MI. She was born in Wagner, SD on February 1, 1935 to Raymond & Anna (O'Connor) McCabe. In 1959 she married Peter. Fran and Pete lived in the Chicago area for most of their lives together....
Walter P. Graber
Sep 18, 2008
Mr. Walter P. Graber, age 86, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born in Grand Forks, ND on October 22, 1921 to Paul & Amelia Graber and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Walter married Frieda Marshall, December 7, 1946. Mr. Graber had been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at...
Vivian I. Lee
Sep 17, 2008
Vivian I. Lee, age 69, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in Twin Lake. Vivian was born July 7, 1939 to Leslie and Rachel (Allen) Lee in Manistee, and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. She was employed by the Muskegon Public Schools. SURVIVORS include 1 sister, Patricia (Richard) Lennox of Twin Lake; several nieces and...
Raymond J. Sochowski
Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Raymond J. Sochowski, age 75, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born September 11, 1933 to Stanley and Katherine (Kuczapski) Sochowski, and resided in Muskegon his entire life. Mr. Sochowski was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War, where he earned the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal,...
Boyd E. Sherriff
Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Boyd E. Sherriff, age 70, passed away at his home, Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was born May 10, 1938 in Muskegon to Harold and Hazel (Allison) Sherriff. Boyd served in the U.S. National Guard and the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at Hy-Lift for 31 years until his retirement in 1997. He married the former Linda...