Lucille Boyles Jensen
Sep 17, 2008
Mrs. Lucille Boyles Jensen, age 89, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. She was born in Sac City, IA on December 12, 1918 to Huntley & Bertha (Beck) Bolt and married Harold Boyles and then Lawrence Jensen after Harold's passing. Mrs. Jensen had been an Office Clerk for Teledyne Continental Motors for 10 years and was a faithful member of...
Herlinda Harwood
Sep 15, 2008
Mrs. Herlinda Harwood, age 85, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Harwood was born March 23, 1923 to Jose and Carmen Rodriguez in San Antonio, TX. On February 16, 1946 she married Edward M. Harwood in Ludington and resided there until 2004 when she moved to the Muskegon area. Edward preceded her in...
Richard L. Drzewicki
Sep 15, 2008
Mr. Richard L. Drzewicki, 59, died early Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home. He was born in Muskegon on March 27, 1949 to Joseph and Evelyn (Witkowski) Drzewicki, and lived here all his life. He was a self-employed contractor since 1979, prior to which he had taught at Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Richard was a hard working...
Dennis Patterson
Sep 15, 2008
Mr. Dennis Patterson, age 61, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home in Muskegon. Dennis was born in Muskegon, on November 24, 1946 to the late Dail and Beatrice (Sachteleben) Patterson. Dennis fought a hard battle with cancer and then joined our precious Lord Jesus on a beautiful sunny day. He worked for American Coil Spring...
Merrill Brockway Gerst
Sep 14, 2008
Mr. Merrill Brockway Gerst, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at his home. Mr. Gerst was born September 25, 1920 to Walter and Hazel (Brockway) Gerst in Muskegon. On May 8, 1942 he married the former Wilma McAdow. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Gerst was employed as a foreman at Hunter...
Frances Lajean Mitchell
Sep 13, 2008
Mrs. Frances LaJean Mitchell, age 78, passed Sat. Sept. 13, 2008 at Harbor Hospice Poppen House. Survivors include: 1 son, Leland and 3 daughters, Carla, Amy and Mavis. Funeral Service: Saturday 12:00 noon at Our Father Church, Rev. Jan Wilson officiating. Visitation: Friday 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Toombs Chapel. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Ellwyn H. "Al" Hanson
Sep 13, 2008
Ellwyn H. "Al" Hanson, age 85, of Grand Haven died Saturday, September 13, 2008, at his home. Al was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his loving wife, Helen, five daughters; Margaret Hanson at home, Kathy Hanson of Grand Haven, Jane (Robert) Siegel of Grand Rapids, Paula (Tom) Byrne of Grand Haven, Eileen (Jeff) Markovicz...
Rose Marie Mccue
Sep 13, 2008
Miss Rose Marie McCue, age 68, died Friday, September 13, 2008 in Toledo, OH. She was born June 17, 1940 in Muskegon to Richard W. and Marcia Rose (Wolford) McCue, and resided the last 4 years in Adrian, MI. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Roger Jones, Rick (Dorrie Robinson) Jones, and Julia McCue; 8 grandchildren, James, Anthony, Nicholas, Michael, Tyler,...
Cornelius Vos
Sep 12, 2008
Cornelius Cornie Vos was a man dedicated to his family and his faith. He spent his life balancing hard work with being a loving father and husband, succeeding in providing the best for his family. Kind and friendly, Cornie had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend to many...
Edward James Hayes
Sep 12, 2008
Edward James Hayes, age 58, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at his home. He was the owner/operator of Ed's Service Center in Muskegon. Edward is survived by his wife, Vicki Hayes; his father, Bill Hayes, Sr. of Marshall; siblings, RoseMary (Ray) Davis of Marshall, Bill (Shirley) Hayes, Jr. of Shelby, Jeanine (Joe) Keating of Noblesville, IN, and Robert (Ida)...
Thomas C. Wood
Sep 12, 2008
Mr. Thomas C. Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 12, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice - Poppen Residence. Thomas was born in Muskegon on April 10, 1926 to Adry and Mary (Draper) Wood. Thomas was a 1944 graduate of Muskegon Heights H.S. and was a life long member of the First Church of the Nazarene, currently...
Beatrice May "Bea" Woirol
Sep 12, 2008
Mrs. Beatrice May "Bea" Woirol, age 81, passed away Friday morning, September 12, 2008 at a local hospital in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on March 7, 1927 to Harold and Ervilla (Haight) Parsons and was a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Woirol had been employed by Teledyne Continental Motors for 35 years before retiring in 1987....
Catherine Berry
Sep 12, 2008
Catherine Ann Berry was a woman who was strong in her Catholic faith. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She was an excellent secretary and enjoyed cooking for her family. Her family was her top priority. Born on May 21, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to Fred and Anna (Buckley) St. Amour, Catherine...
James Lindback
Sep 12, 2008
Mr. James Lindback, age 79, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died at Mercy Hospital Friday, September 12, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 16, 1929 in Muskegon to Leonard J. and Irene (Westerlund) Lindback. He was a graduate of Muskegon High School and a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Lindback was a successful business man...
David Wolf
Sep 12, 2008
Mr. David Wolf, age 71, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on July 11, 1937 to William and Katherine (Bouwkamp) Wolf. David was a veteran of the United States Army and had been employed at Sealed Power. He is survived by his brother, Daniel (Thelma) Wolf; 2 sisters, Eunice...
Patrick Louis Richards, Sr.
Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Patrick Louis Richards, Sr., age 73, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 11, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen House. Patrick was born May 9, 1935 to Freely and Angela (Burcon) Richards in Muskegon. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On July 12, 1958 Patrick married the former Agnes Hladki in Muskegon,...
Terry J. Talbot
Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Terry J. Talbot, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2008 while working at the Pogo gold mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. Terry was born December 13, 1955 to Wallace and Mary (Nelson) Talbot in Salt Lake City, Utah, and moved to the Muskegon area 10 years ago. He was employed by Teck Cominco, working as a millwright...
Bernice Lottie Rucks
Sep 11, 2008
Mrs. Bernice Lottie Rucks, age 71, passed Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus. She was a retired LPN at Hackley Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Rucks, Sr.; 5 daughters, Loretta Ross, Yolanda (Norman Johnson), Patricia (Kalvin Tippit), Karen Rucks, Kimberly (Derry Harris); 2 sons, Albert and Calvin Rucks, Jr.; 1 sister, Annie...
Margaret L. Russell Ferber
Sep 10, 2008
Mrs. Margaret L. Russell Ferber, age 69, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008. She was born in Reed City, MI on October 10, 1938 to Karl & Lucille (Whalen) Russell. Mrs. Ferber had been employed as a Customer Service Representative for various businesses until retiring. She loved her family, as well as reading, cooking & knitting. She will be greatly...
Marian Wiseman
Sep 10, 2008
During her lifetime Marian Ethelyn Wiseman was a devoted daughter, sister and wife, but her true calling was as a mother and grandmother. She was always there when her family needed her, involved in their lives, and, above all else, loving. As her own children got older, she took all of the knowledge she had gained as a mother,...