Merrill J. Eady
Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Merrill J. Eady, age 91, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Transitional Health Services near Fremont. He is survived by his wife D. Alverne Eady, son Carl & Sandy Eady of Grant, daughter Betty & Ron Nelson of Portland, grandchildren Carla & Don Passage, Jean & Mike Uhl, Lisa Eady, Roger Nelson, Karen & Tory Meyers, his great-grandchildren...
Brian T. "Beaver" Arneberg
Aug 24, 2008
Brian T. Arneberg "Beaver", age 55, passed away August 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Linda. Also surviving are his son, Bobby (Kathy) Bryant; two grandsons, Bret and Tyler; his brother David (Cindy) Arneberg; and uncle, Chuck (Belle) Hilt; along with several nieces and nephews and cousins. Brian is preceded in death by his...
Faith Hoeft
Aug 24, 2008
Mrs. Faith Hoeft, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 24, 2008 in Muskegon, MI after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Howard and Mary (Rulason) Hurlburt on December 31, 1951 in Petoskey, MI. She is survived by her mother, Mary Louise Woods of Muskegon, MI; 2 sons, Shawn (Shephanie) Hoeft of...
Kevin J. Laninga
Aug 23, 2008
Mr. Kevin J. Laninga, 34, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He was born Jan. 9, 1974 in Grand Rapids to Ronald and Betty (Schipper) Laninga, grew up in Hudsonville, and had lived in Muskegon since 1999. Kevin was employed as the Recreation Program Coordinator at E.C. Brooks Correctional Facility for ten years, organizing...
Mary S. Byrnes
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Mary S. Byrnes, age 84, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born January 25, 1924 to Valentine and Rose (Coglianese) Cioe in Muskegon and was a life resident. She had been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mary was married to Hugh Byrnes, and he preceded her in death in 1997. SURVIVORS...
Lucille A. Timmick
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Lucille A. Timmick, age 90, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was born in Saginaw, MI on September 5, 1917 to Frederick & Johanna (Asall) Gaul and married Phillip R. Timmick Sr. Mrs. Timmick had been employed as an Office Manager at The American Cancer Society for 13 years. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society...
Rose Ella Dobberstein
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Rose Ella Dobberstein, age 95, died Saturday morning, August 23, 2008. She was born March 30, 1913 in White Cloud, MI to John & Margaret Hull and had resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. Prior to her retirement, Rose had been a cook and baker for Russ' Restaurant for 15 years. She was a member...
David Walter Mcpherson
Aug 23, 2008
Mr. David Walter McPherson, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 23, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. He was born June 5, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN, to Chester W. and Marion (Idle) MacPherson. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a medic for 4 years during the Korean War. On arrival in...
Roger L. Yonkman
Aug 22, 2008
Mr. Roger L. Yonkman, age 67, passed away early Friday morning, August 22, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1940 in Muskegon to Albert C. and Mina M. (Veeneman) Yonkman and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Roger was retired from L-3 Communications, was a U.S. Navy veteran, and belonged to the Don Rea...
Charles P. Carter
Aug 22, 2008
Mr. Charles P. Carter, age 74, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at Poppen House. He was born in Muskegon on November 16, 1933 to Victor and Anna (Schmuker) Carter. He was former owner and operator of Charlie's Blueberries in Fruitport. Charlie was an avid fisherman and gardener with special attention to Dahlia flowers. SURVIVORS include: 1 daughter, Valerie...
Doris M. Hansen
Aug 21, 2008
Mrs. Doris M. Hansen, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. She was born September 24, 1921 in Muskegon to Roscoe and Alice (Brough) Williams, and resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Hansen was a long time member of Calvary Church. On August 16, 1941 she married Robert Hansen, and he...
Dorothy M. Stefanich
Aug 21, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy M. Stefanich, age 85, passed away Thursday morning at the McAuley Place following a long illness. Dorothy was born at home near Fremont on April 25, 1923, the youngest of seven children to Hartman and Norah (Haley) Lewis. She came to Muskegon as a young woman and married Mr. Frank Stefanich on July 29, 1944. Mr. Stefanich...
John H. Bultema
Aug 19, 2008
John H. Bultema II, 58, died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at Petoskey. John was born August 22, 1949 to John and Bette (Rosema) Bultema in Muskegon, and lived most of his adult life in the Muskegon area. On August 22, 1985 he married Debi Funnell. John followed his passion and love for the water by starting Lakeshore Contractors...
Joseph Kelsey
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Joseph Kelsey, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in Manistee, MI. Mr. Kelsey was born July 20, 1937 to John and Nancy (Peters) Kelsey in Hart. Joe has been a resident of Muskegon since he married his beautiful wife, Carol Carey, in 1965. Joe was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the 4 Seasons...
Regina Davis
Aug 19, 2008
Ms. Regina Davis, age 56, went peacefully to be with her Lord after a short battle with cancer. Regina was a lifetime member of the Evanston Ave./Shoreline Church of Christ. She was employed at Mercy General Health Partners for 28 years. Regina was very loving and giving. She had a strong love and relationship for the Lord and her...
Dr. C. James Kelly
Aug 19, 2008
Dr. C. James Kelly, age 63, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at VNS Hospice House. He was born on July 10, 1945 to Cortland James and Marie (Schlegelmilch) Kelly in Mitchell S.D. Dr. Kelly graduated from Riggs High School in Pierre, S.D., received his undergraduate degree from University of South Dakota in 1967; and graduated from Chicago Medical...
Lois Freeman
Aug 19, 2008
Mrs. Lois Freeman, age 81, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. She was born March 10, 1927 in Muskegon to Francis and Grace (Green) Alderman and lived in this area her whole life. Mrs. Freeman was a member of First Congregational Church and a member of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mrs....
Eddie Whisler
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Eddie Whisler was born July 7, 1939, to Henry and Doris (Fairfield) Whisler and lived in Muskegon his whole life. On March 19, 1960, he married Cookie Bates who survives him along with their 3 children, Mitch (Deb) Whisler, Glen Whisler, Lori White and Special daughter-in-law, Sandy Whisler; 9 grandchildren, Candi (Brian), Monica, Robert, Mandy, Rachel, Ellen, Eddie,...
Thomas Victor "Tom" Paquin
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Thomas Victor "Tom" Paquin, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. He was born April 24, 1922 in Muskegon to Victor J. and Mary L. (Gable) Paquin and lived in the area his entire life. Tom was a graduate of St. Jean's High School Class of 1940. He also attended Muskegon School of Business,...
Margaret Bly
Aug 19, 2008
Margaret Bee Bly was a woman who believed in commitment, not only to her family, but to the community as well. She was an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother. She belonged to many community organizations throughout her lifetime, including an active membership in St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Born on August 2, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to William and Helen...