Jeffrey Lowden
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Lowden, age 47, died August 19, 2008. Born September 28, 1960, in Shelby, to Frank and Lerona (Ervay) Lowden, he had lived in the White Lake area for a number of years. He had worked in maintenance at World Kitchen, Inc. FAMILY: brothers, Harry (Velma) Lowden and Paul (Alice) Ervay, both of Muskegon; sisters, Patricia (John) Clark of...
Alvin Jack Crouch
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Alvin Jack Crouch, age 79, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2008. Jack was born September 19, 1928, to Carl and Iola May (Stasser) Crouch in Muskegon Heights. He was a 1946 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School and a journeyman electrician. Jack was an avid reader and was active with several bowling and golf leagues, but...
Merle Mccauley
Aug 18, 2008
Merle McCauley was a strong, supportive woman, who always did whatever she could for the people around her. She was a very pleasant person, who always found lifes silver lining, no matter the hurdles or hardship she faced. Merle was a dedicated wife, and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Most of all, she was a great lady with...
Thomas H. Andrews, Sr.
Aug 17, 2008
Mr. Thomas H. Andrews, Sr. passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. He was nineteen days shy of his 90th birthday. He passed away at Seminole Shores Living Center in the care of his family and friends. He was born September 5, 1918 to Alfred and Nellie Andrews in Muskegon. He served his country in the Navy in the Pacific...
Kenneth "Ken" Bishop
Aug 17, 2008
First and foremost, Kenneth Ken Bishop was a family man: he loved his two daughters equally and unconditionally, and many of his happiest memories in life involve the sixty years he spent with his beloved wife. Ken had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend to the many people...
Philip Hoffman
Aug 17, 2008
TRAVERSE CITY Phillip G. Hoffman, 79, journeyed to his heavenly home on Aug. 17, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on Sept. 9, 1928, to Edward and Ina Cockran Hoffman. He lived in Muskegon through junior high school, when the family moved to Lansing. He graduated from Sexton High School, and Michigan State University in 1950 with a degree...
Joanna "Ann" Goryl
Aug 17, 2008
Joanna Fredricka Goryl was a beautiful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She worked hard to provide for her family, and she found the reward for all her effort in the warmth of their company. Following the sinking of the Lusitania, President Woodrow Wilson led his country into the First World War. In this time of uncertainty, Sopheuis...
Leslie Ivan Eacker
Aug 17, 2008
Leslie Ivan Eacker age 61, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Leslie was born on October 18, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Ivan B. and OraLean (Frideu) Eacker. Leslie served in the United States Army. Leslie married Eva Jeanette Smith on August 25, 1966 in Muskegon, Michigan. Leslie is survived by his wife...
Rose Trygstad
Aug 17, 2008
Mrs. Rose Trygstad, Age 90, passed away Sunday August 17th in Muskegon MI. She was born August 12, 1918 in Muskegon, MI. to George and Anna Hanis. She married Oscar Trygstad of Holton, MI. on December 2, 1950. He preceded her death on June 2, 1987. Mrs. Trygstad was a member of St. Francis's Catholic Church and volunteered for...
Helen J. Fredrickson
Aug 17, 2008
Mrs. Helen J. Fredrickson, age 90, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 17, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Claybanks, MI on September 17, 1917 to Edward and Marjorie (Kennicutt) Rogers. Mrs. Fredrickson graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in June, 1934 and then attended Muskegon Junior College. Mrs. Fredrickson was a founding member of St. Francis deSales Catholic...
Elsie Elizabeth Olson
Aug 17, 2008
Mrs. Elsie Elizabeth Olson, age 94, of Norton Shores, passed away Sunday morning, August 17, 2008 at Sanctuary at McAuley Place. She was born on March 3, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Rose (Schmidt) Thomas. Elizabeth came to Muskegon in 1920 and married Mr. Alfred G. Beauchamp in 1937. Together, they owned and operated The Doll House...
Henry Harold "Tony" Terpstra
Aug 17, 2008
Mr. Henry Harold "Tony" Terpstra, age 72, of Muskegon, formerly of Houston, TX, born on November 20, 1935, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Terpstra. Surviving are his children: Debra (Dave) VanDam, Vicki (Fred) Liupakka, Robert Terpstra, and William (Debbie Schucker) Terpstra; many grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Nancy) Terpstra;...
Dorothy "Dottie" Sikkenga
Aug 16, 2008
There are no prouder achievements, no greater rewards, and no higher earthly calling, than simply being known as Mother. It is mother who cares for us, nurtures us, and above all, loves us, every day of her life. Dorothy Dottie Sikkenga was a devoted daughter, and a loving wife, but most of all, she was a wonderful mother, who...
Franklin C. Cook
Aug 16, 2008
Mr. Franklin C. Cook, age 89, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Muskegon. Frank was born October 13, 1918 to Albert and Luvella (Siebert) Koch in Detroit, MI and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1936. Frank was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Air Force and flew 50 missions over Germany on the plane...
Elaine Isabelle Caffery
Aug 15, 2008
Mrs. Elaine Isabelle Caffery, age 86, passed away early Friday morning, August 15, 2008. She was born March 20, 1922 to Richard and Della Mary (Shirts) Hammond. Elaine married Leonard Caffery on September 5, 1940 in Shelby. He preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by 2 daughters, 1 sister, 1 brother, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and nieces...
Kimberly Cathcart
Aug 15, 2008
Mrs. Kimberly Cathcart, age 42, passed away unexpectedly August 15, 2008. She was Born December 12, 1965. She is survived by her two children, Jimmy and Alyss at home. Her parents, Charles and Jamie Cathcart of Louisville, KY. 1 brother, Kevin of Jeffersonville, IN; 1 sister, Timara (Adam) of Muskegon, MI: 2 step brothers, Tom and Paul. (Please feel...
Chuck Bird, Jr.
Aug 15, 2008
Chuck passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 with family & friends surrounding him. Chuck was born April 18, 1946 to Charles & Ruby Bird. He was a graduate of Orchard View High School, and was a life long resident of that area. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge he met the love of his life, Lila Stafford....
Phyllis J. Burke
Aug 15, 2008
Phyllis J. Burke (nee Stewart), age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 15, 2008, in Rochester, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Paul E. Burke of Rochester, MI; her son Paul A. Burke and his wife Sheryl of Rochester; her daughter Shelly Beach and son-in-law Daniel of Sparta, MI; and her five grandchildren,...
Mable E. "Bubbie" Connell
Aug 15, 2008
Mrs. Mable E. "Bubbie" Connell, age 89, passed away Friday afternoon, August 15, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born June 27, 1919 to Floyd and Harriet (Slater) Hamilton in Muskegon, and lived in the West Michigan area for most of her life. Mrs. Connell worked at Howmet for 25 years before retiring. She married Lloyd E. Connell on April...
Dortha I. Vredeveld
Aug 14, 2008
Mrs. Dortha I. Vredeveld, age 91, went to be with her Lord Thursday evening, August 14, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born May 22, 1917 to Harmon and Nellie (Bowers) Nelund in South Bend, IN, and lived in the Muskegon area for the past 75 years. Mrs. Vredeveld was a member of First Christian Reformed...