Ronald Edward Williams
Oct 22, 2008
For Ron Williams, every challenge became a triumph. Ron was a gifted, hardworking man, who succeeded at everything he ever did, through talent and tenacity, character and charisma. Ron was a proud veteran, successful businessman, sailor, and a loving husband, father and friend. Most of all, Ron was a man who never settled for second best, and taught us...
Willard "Bill" Tenbrink
Oct 22, 2008
Mr. Willard "Bill" TenBrink, age 78, died Wednesday evening, October 22, 2008. He was born May 20, 1930 in Muskegon to Thomas and Anna (Hoekstra) TenBrink and had been a life resident. Mr. TenBrink served with the National Guard of Michigan and worked for Teledyne Continental Motors for 44 years before retiring in 1995. He was a 60 year...
Cornelia Wagenmaker
Oct 21, 2008
Miss Cornelia Wagenmaker, age 94, passed away Tuesday evening, October 21, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on September 20, 1914 to Johannes and Mattie (Temple) Wagenmaker and had lived in Muskegon since she was a child. Miss Wagenmaker was a member of First Christian Reformed Church. She was preceded in death...
Joseph Delongchamp, Jr.
Oct 21, 2008
Mr. Joseph Delongchamp, Jr., 74, died unexpectedly October 21, 2008 in his home. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10:00am at Marysville Assembly of God Church with visitation an hour prior to service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Frances L. Reimer
Oct 21, 2008
Frances L. Reimer, age 86, passed away on October 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Clyde; a daughter Kathy Cooper, an infant son and a son in law, Ernest Zeanwick. Frances is survived by two daughters, Linda Zeanwick and Amy (Roger) Buter; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and a brother Paul Dew. According...
Mary Bialik
Oct 21, 2008
Mrs. Mary Bialik, age 90, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 21, 2008. She was born in Munising, MI August 13, 1918 to Thomas and Katherine (Kukulka) Mikos. In 1928 the family moved to Ravenna where she graduated in 1937. Mary married John Bialik August 31, 1940 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 30,...
Arnold W. Berg
Oct 21, 2008
Arnold W. Berg, age 95, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at a local care facility. Mr. Berg was born in Grand Haven on January 11, 1913 to Fred W. and Elsie (Haase) Berg. He married the former Eileen Johnson on October 2, 1937. She preceded him in death on August 1, 2008. Mr. Berg was a life long...
Helen M. Vanderleest
Oct 20, 2008
Mrs. Helen M. VanderLeest, age 96, passed away Monday afternoon at the Sanctuary at the Park Care Facility. She was born on February 15, 1912 in Coldwater, MI to Archibald and Bertha (Clark) Lake and came to Muskegon as a young lady. She attended Muskegon Hts. schools and married Mr. Theodore VanderLeest in 1933. He preceded her in death...
Edith Ann Rutkowski
Oct 20, 2008
Mrs. Edith Ann Rutkowski, age 63, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 20, 2008. She was born May 25, 1945 in Grand Haven to William and Elizabeth (Kluempel) Regelin. Mrs. Rutkowski was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Muskegon Heights. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. On January 13, 1962 she married Jack Rutkowski in Grand Haven and he...
Terry Glenn Ingersoll
Oct 20, 2008
Terry Glenn Ingersoll, age 67, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1941 near Lake City, MI to Glenn and Fern (Hancock) Ingersoll. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1959 and afterwards proudly served his country in The United States Army. On Feb. 17, 1973, he married Betty...
Henrietta Jean "Penny" Shue
Oct 19, 2008
Mrs. Henrietta Jean "Penny" Shue, age 82, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008, at her daughter's home in Holland. She was born June 10, 1926 to Henry and Laura (Gonyon) Bramer in Frankfort, MI. On June 5, 1954 she married Elwyn "Carl" Shue in Bailey, MI. Carl preceded her in death on November 17, 1976. Penny was past Auxiliary...
Alice E. Shelburne
Oct 19, 2008
Mrs. Alice E. Shelburne, age 82, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Rochester Hills MI. She was born in Ravenna, MI on June 3, 1926 to Lawrence & Kitty (Shavalier) Humphreys and married Jack R. Shelburne I on November 27, 1948. Mrs. Shelburne had been employed as a Customer Service Rep at Michigan Gas Utilities until retiring. She was...
Dorothy Louise Quigg
Oct 19, 2008
Dorothy Louise Quigg, age 80 of Norton Shores, passed away at a Muskegon Care Facility on Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was born December 29, 1927 in Hanover Township, Michigan to Lyle and Elizabeth (Foster) Heath. Dorothy married Duane L. Quigg on May 2, 1998 in Concord, Michigan and subsequently moved to the West Michigan area. Mrs. Quigg was...
Ruth Arntson
Oct 18, 2008
Ruth Arntson lived her life by the phrase, Easy does it. She was a strong, steady woman, caring and contented with the simple pleasures in life, who devoted her life to the two most important things, her family and her faith. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife, and a good friend to many. Most of all, she...
Blanche I. Todd
Oct 17, 2008
Mrs. Blanche I. Todd, age 74, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at a local hospital. Blanche was born November 6, 1933 to Charles and Margaret (Gagnon) Beegle in Muskegon and was a life resident of the area. On February 6, 1953, she married Claude A. Todd, and he preceded her in death on January 18, 1991. Blanche, along...
Jessie M. Castonia
Oct 17, 2008
Mrs. Jessie M. Castonia, age 97, passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born September 21, 1911 in Ludington, MI to Frank and Wilhemina Marshall and has lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She enjoyed knitting, reading, playing cards and loved cooking and spending time with her family. In November 1928 she married...
Leonard Courneya
Oct 17, 2008
Mr. Courneya, age 72, died October 17, 2008. He was born May 12, 1936, in Standish, to Ernest and Estelle (Angers) Courneya. On September 26, 1958, in Gladwin, he married the former Connie Behnke, who preceded his in death in 1991. As a hair stylist, he owned and operated Leonard's D'Arts Coiffeure in Whitehall and was a member of...
Everett Ronald Brunke
Oct 16, 2008
Everett Ronald Brunke, age 89 died Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Everett served his country during World War II in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Lois Glass, John Harley Brunke, and Lauren Brunke, all of Muskegon, Rhonda (Harp) Evers of Florida, and Wanda Brunke...
George Washington Radel
Oct 16, 2008
Mr. George Washington Radel, age 89, died Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born February 22, 1919 in Muskegon to John and Susan (Martin) Radel and had been a life resident of the area. George was a Disabled U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Ferry Memorial Reformed Church and enjoyed...
Louise Diane Passarelli
Oct 16, 2008
Mrs. Louise Diane Passarelli, age 62, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Sherman Campus. She was born April 14, 1946 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Ford and Myrtle (Lowe) Elmer and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She graduated from Orchard View High School. Prior to retirement, Louise worked as a domestic...
