Inez I. Gray
Aug 28, 2008
Mrs. Inez I. Gray, age 87, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center - Knollview. She was born May 31, 1921 in Traverse City, MI to the late Ernest and Mary (Van) Elwell. Inez married Walter Gray on September 12, 1942 in Muskegon. They lived in Muskegon and Fruitport until 1977 when they...
Gerald "Jerry" Harjer
Aug 28, 2008
Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Harjer, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at his home. Jerry was born August 27, 1924 to Ben John and Henrietta (VanZuthem) Harjer in Muskegon and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a US Navy veteran and was employed as the custodial supervisor for Muskegon Regional Center for 15 years, retiring...
M.C. Copeland
Aug 27, 2008
M.C. Copeland, age 88, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at his residence. He was retired from C.W.C. Textron. He is survived by 4 sons, McKinley, Kenneth, Billy, and Bruce; and 1 daughter, Jacqueline. Services will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Mount Zion C.O.G.I.C. at 1:00pm, Pastor Duane Bennett officiating. Visitation begins Sunday, August 31, 2008 from...
Ricky P. Fick
Aug 27, 2008
Ricky Fick was a man of distinction. He was a hard-worker who knew how to get things done, and get them done right. Always loyal and loving, Ricky was a wonderful person to be around. If there was one thing that meant more than anything to him, it was family, and he made sure to do every thing he...
Charles 'Bill' W. Norris Iii
Aug 27, 2008
Mr. Charles 'Bill' W. Norris III, age 87, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Florida. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 10, 1921 to Charles & Mildred (Stewart) Norris and served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He married the former Vera Ensor on February 26, 1944. Mr. Norris had been employed as...
Mavis Carol Chidester
Aug 27, 2008
Mrs. Mavis Carol Chidester, age 81, of Muskegon, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at DeBoer Nursing Home. She was born December 9, 1926 in Muskegon to Paul and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Fethke) Schwarzenberg and was a lifetime resident. Mavis graduated from Muskegon High School in 1945, and attended Muskegon School of Business. On November 11, 1956, she married Earl W....
Drucilla "Dru" Nash
Aug 27, 2008
Mrs. Drucilla "Dru" Nash, age 81, died Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008. She was born November 2, 1926 in Castle Dale, Utah to Samuel and Atlanta (Berg) Zwahlen and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1950. Mrs. Nash was an LPN for Hackley Hospital for 25 years before retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Church...
Lillian M. Carr
Aug 26, 2008
Our beloved mother and grandmother went to be with our Lord Tuesday morning, August 26, at Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center. Mrs. Lillian M. Carr was born March 12, 1911 to Irving and Minnie (Stanton) Ketchpaw in Lamont, MI. In July of 1930 she married Marlin "Jack" Baker in Grand Rapids and he preceded her in death in 1960....
Bob Carvey
Aug 26, 2008
Bob Carvey, age 78, passed away Thursday evening, August 26, 2008 in his home. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April, 27, 1930 to Harold and Catherine (Barsema) Carvey and married Carol (Kotlewski) Carvey on August 24, 1957. Bob retired from Clifford Buck Construction, where he worked as an Operational Engineer for many years. SURVIVORS include his wife...
Frederick J. "Fred" Buthker
Aug 26, 2008
Mr. Frederick J. "Fred" Buthker, age 86, went to be with his Lord early Tuesday morning, August 26, 2008. Fred was born January 12, 1922 to F. William and Norma G. (Fisher) Buthker in Wapakoneta, OH and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. He owned and operated Muskegon Floral Company for many years before retiring, and...
Louis Charles Dye, Jr.
Aug 26, 2008
Louis Charles Dye, Jr. age 64 of Muskegon Hts, MI departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Louis was born November 4, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas. Louis was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School, Muskegon Junior College (MCC), University of Michigan (obtaining a masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering), and later in life obtained a degree from...
Charles Ray "Dusty" Johnson
Aug 26, 2008
Mr. Charles Ray "Dusty" Johnson, age 59, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Inez Johnson. Services will be held Tuesday at Fountain of Love Baptist Church at 12 noon with Rev. Scottie McKinley officiating. Visitation begins Sunday, August 31, from 2:00pm until 7:00pm at Toombs Chapel. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery.
Lois Reynolds
Aug 25, 2008
Lois Reynolds was a strong, caring woman who loved playing cards, dancing and knitting. Above all, though, she loved her family and friends. Underneath her charming, yet feisty personality was a reservoir of strength, which those around her came to depend on. Always thinking of others before herself, Lois was both blessed by and a blessing to those she...
Evamarie "Sammy" Andersen
Aug 25, 2008
Mrs. Evamarie "Sammy" Andersen, teacher for many years at Ferrysburg and Lake Hills Schools, age 87, died August 25, 2008, in Grand Haven where she resided since 1950. "Sammy" was born August 7, 1921, in Lakeside, Muskegon, a daughter of Oscar and Gerda (Anderson) Samuelson. Following graduation from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, Sammy returned to Muskegon where...
Phillip J. Bridenstine
Aug 25, 2008
Mr. Phillip J. Bridenstine, age 52, died Monday, August 25, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 7, 1956 to Carl & Joyce (Zylman) Bridenstine. Mr. Bridenstine served his country in the Air Force and had been employed as an Assembly Supervisor at Air Master for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing & golf and will be...
Thomas A. Jansen
Aug 25, 2008
Thomas A. Jansen, age 63 passed away suddenly on August 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife Gloria; three children, Paula Jansen, Lorri (Gerritt) Meinders, and Dawn (Jamie) Berglund; four grandsons, Joshua, Gerritt Jr. , Morgan and Kade. Tom was an avid golfer and bowler. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m....
Paul A. Goranson, Sr.
Aug 25, 2008
On the evening of August 25, 2008, Mr. Paul A. Goranson, Sr. passed away with his family by his side. He was born March 22, 1912 in Muskegon. He married Catherine E. Schrebe on July 24, 1933 and she preceded him in death on December 26, 1981. Paul retired from Bennett Pumps in 1977. He was a member of...
Helen M. Wilkie
Aug 24, 2008
Mrs. Helen M. Wilkie, age 88, passed away, Sunday, August 24, 2008 at home. She was born April 14, 1920 in East Chicago, IN to Robert and Anna (Peterson) Nelson. She worked for Muskegon Piston Ring as a machinist for many years. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was a leader for the Boy Scouts....
Gregory A. Kersting
Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Gregory A. Kersting, age 43, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. He was born in Hialeah, Florida on September 12, 1964 to Robert & Clarene (Anderson) Kersting. Mr. Kersting had been employed in Maintenance at J.C. Penney for a number of years and then at Pizza Hut for 17 years. He was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church and...
Robert E. Deming
Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Robert E. Deming, age 78, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning. Robert was born in Grosse Pointe, MI on July 8, 1930 to Harold L. and Angela (Hennessy) Deming. The family moved to Muskegon in 1937 and on March 17, 1952, he married the former Helen A. Chum. Helen preceded him in death on July 16, 2008. Prior...