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...
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...
