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,...
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....
