Henry Kahn
Sep 5, 2008
Henry Kahn, age 90, passed away on September 5, 2008. Formerly of Detroit, Michigan Henry has lived in Muskegon the past 10 years. We the family would like to thank Mercy Hospital and Brookhaven for their kindness and helpfulness during the last weeks of Henry's life. Thank you for making him comfortable and well cared for when we were...
Irene Romans
Sep 4, 2008
Mrs. Irene Romans, age 90, died Thursday, September 4, 2008 in Texas. She was born in Grubbs, AR on February 23, 1918 to John & Ada (Pendergrass) Tisdale and married George Romans on October 15, 1945. Mrs. Romans had been employed at North Shore Hospital for 19 years. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS 2 daughters, Georgia (Richard) Smith...
Polly Hansen
Sep 3, 2008
Mrs. Polly Hansen, age 84, of Muskegon, Lake Leelanau, and Arizona, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at her home. She was born April 29, 1924 in Muskegon to the late Paul and Ida (Eby) Obenauf. She divided her time between Michigan and Arizona, especially enjoying the Traverse City/Lake Leelanau area. Polly had a servant's heart. What she could...
Jean A. Starks
Sep 2, 2008
Mrs. Jean A. Starks, age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at a local hospital. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Richard (Iva) Starks, Deloris "Dee" Hillman and Caroline (Bill) Blankenship. FUNERAL SERVICE will be 1 PM Friday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will take...
Marjorie L. Hitchcock
Sep 2, 2008
Marjorie L. Hitchcock, age 85, died Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 27, 1923 to William & Elsie (Brandel) Hine and married Frank Hitchcock on November 27, 1946. Marjorie had been employed as a teacher at Muskegon Heights Public Schools for more than 30 years until retiring. She was an active member of...
Kimberly Bylund
Sep 1, 2008
Kimberly Ann Bylund was a spunky, independent, beautiful, social young woman. Even though she was born with Cystic Fibrosis, she was determined to live a normal life without self-pity or pity from others. She was an outstanding student, cheerleader, and restaurant hostess. She was an exceptional daughter, sister and granddaughter who was an incredible bright light to those who...
Minnie "Min" Lubbers
Sep 1, 2008
Mrs. Minnie "Min" Lubbers, age 87, passed away Monday evening, September 1, 2008. She was born October 30, 1920 in New Era, MI to John and Minnie (TenBrink) Pranger and had lived in Muskegon since 1937. Mrs. Lubbers worked for Hackley Hospital and Bos Floral. She was a member of Fifth Reformed Church for 65 years. On June 23,...
Raymond Paul "Chief" Carey
Aug 31, 2008
Raymond Paul "Chief" Carey, ended one journey and began another on August 31, 2008. May Quain-se-ga-ma, meaning, "He who is most hated", enter into the "Happy Hunting Grounds" as joyful as his life was in this world. Raymond was born in Petoskey, MI on March 10, 1924 to James and Alvinia (Kagechiwan) Carey-Chingman. He attended the Holy Cross Indian...
Norma Gayle St. Clair
Aug 31, 2008
Norma Gayle St. Clair went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 31, 2008, after living several years at Hartford Terrace in Muskegon. Norma was a faithful member of Calvary Church in Fruitport. Norma was born August 1, 1946 the second child of Ara Ruth (Bennett) Riggs and Arthur Edwin Riggs. She is survived by her 3...
Virginia Marian Mcdonnell
Aug 31, 2008
Virginia Marian (Jaskus) McDonnell, age 87 of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday at her great granddaughters home in Twin Lake. Virginia was born on Jan. 19, 1921 in Cheboygan, MI to Peter and Lyda (Blank) Koviak and has been a resident of the Twin Lake area most of her life where she was a homemaker, member of the Holton...
Myron Essebaggers
Aug 30, 2008
Myron C. Essebaggers was a man of determination who could accomplish any task he set his mind to. He had an adventurous spirit and a laid-back approach to life, which gave him many opportunities to change the lives of those around him. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Myron spent his days providing generosity to the people he loved....
Betty R. Afton
Aug 30, 2008
Betty Afton was a strong, supportive woman, sometimes brash and brazen, yet always loyal and loving. Betty was a woman with a clear outlook on life and the world around her, a woman of principle and passion, of character and compassion. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and a teacher to so many of us. Today...
Leo Linck
Aug 30, 2008
Leo Linck led a life saturated with honesty, integrity and respect, and dedicated to his family and his faith. He was a hardworking and generous man; loving husband, attentive father and doting grandfather. Leo tried every day to be the best man he could, and was rewarded with a life of happiness for his efforts. America saw many changes...
Erica Lynn Neely
Aug 30, 2008
Miss Erica Lynn Neely, age 22, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born June 22, 1986 in Sheridan, MI. Erica was a fun-loving girl who loved life. She was a daughter, granddaughter, sister and niece who always had a smile bringing joy to everyone around her....
Dion Patrick Munson
Aug 29, 2008
Mr. Dion Patrick Munson, age 48, passed away at Mercy Hospital Friday morning following a courageous battle with cancer. Dion was born in Shelby, MI on October 26, 1959. He entered the military on December 29, 1976 and served in the U.S. Army until January 19, 1979. Tragically, Dion suffered a severe brain hemorrhage in 1986. Dubbed the miracle...
Paul M. Matthews
Aug 29, 2008
Mr. Paul M. Matthews, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, August 29, 2008. He was born October 18, 1936 in Muskegon to Elmer and Flossie "Opal" (Warren) Matthews and had been a life resident. Mr. Matthews was a 1955 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School, was a member of the marching band, and a varsity tennis player. To...
Ronald Lee Velik
Aug 29, 2008
Ronald died Friday, August 29, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born in Grand Haven, July 25, 1953 to Mike & Marjorie (Zimmerman) Velik. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1971. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1972 and had active duty training in Fort Polk, LA. Ron was employed at Miller...
Mildred Martyniek
Aug 28, 2008
Mildred Martyniek, age 85, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008, at a local hospital. She was born December 30, 1922, in Chicago, IL, to John and Pauline (Gaba) Flaska, and she married Walter Martyniek on December 19, 1938, in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1998. Mrs. Martyniek owned and operated Taylor Rental with her...
Elsie Tomorsky
Aug 28, 2008
Mrs. Elsie Tomorsky, age 83, passed away Thursday morning, August 28, 2008 at her home in Norton Shores. She was born in Irons, MI on May 29, 1925 to John C. and Susie (Kavalouskas) Milosh and had lived in Muskegon for most of her life. Mrs. Tomorsky was a registered nurse and was retired from the State of Michigan...
Madelyn Joyce Wescott
Aug 28, 2008
Madelyn Joyce Wescott, infant daughter of Christopher and Melissa (Webb) Wescott, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008. SURVIVORS include her parents; grandparents, Cindy Zielinski, Mark Zielinski, John (Rhonda) Wescott all of Muskegon, Lauren and Sandra Webb of Twin Lake, great-grandparents, Harvey Wolters, Patricia and Donald Jensen all of Muskegon; aunts and uncles, Karla and Nicole Webb of Twin Lake,...