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...
Carl J. Milliron
Aug 14, 2008
Mr. Carl J. Milliron, age 50, died early Thursday morning, August 14, 2008, at his home, following a 16 month illness with brain cancer. Carl was born August 28, 1957 in Muskegon to Gordon L. and Evelyn M. (Herbert) Milliron and has resided in the area most of his life. Carl was a graduate of Orchard View High School,...
Judy Swanstrom
Aug 14, 2008
Judy Swanstrom, age 64, passed away at home, on August 14, 2008. She was born in Muskegon to the late Graham and Lois Broadbent. Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Elmer; two children, Lisa (Kyle) Segar and Mike Swanstrom; five grandchildren, Kyle II, Katherine, Stephanie, Kelcie, and Michael II; a brother, John (Margaret) Broadbent; and a...
Thomas J. O'Toole
Aug 14, 2008
Mr. Thomas J. O'Toole, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on July 20, 1926 to Thomas P. and Virginia (Martin) O'Toole and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon. He married the former Patricia Schimke on January 22, 1955 in Manistee and she survives him. He is also survived by...
Barbara Jean Barr
Aug 13, 2008
Mrs. Barbara Jean Barr, age 80, passed away early Wednesday morning , August 13, 2008, at a local hospital. She was born January 5, 1928 to Harry and Rhea (Crummel) Zoeller in Saginaw, MI. Barbara married Richard W. Barr in Muskegon on February 25, 1950. She was retired from Child & Family Services as a Registered Nurse and had...
Donald M. Hesling, Jr.
Aug 13, 2008
Mr. Donald M. Hesling, Jr., age 62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He was born April 11, 1946 in Muskegon to Donald M. and Rheata (Peterson) Hesling and had been a life resident. Mr. Hesling graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central in 1964, and earned his B.S. Degree at Michigan State University in 1968. He was a very...
Charles Guy Bates
Aug 13, 2008
Charles Guy Bates, 61, died unexpectedly on August 13, 2008 at his home in Biloxi, MS. He was born on March 21, 1947 to William & Evelyn (Cope) Bates, who preceded him in death in 1999. He was a graduate from Muskegon Senior High School in 1965, attended Muskegon Community College, graduated from Jefferson Davis College, and was a...
Michael J. Miller, Jr.
Aug 13, 2008
Mr. Michael J. Miller, Jr., age 54, passed away Wednesday morning, August 13, 2008 at Mercy Hospital, following a short illness. Mick was born in Muskegon on September 27, 1953 to Michael and Joyce (Rose) Miller. He was a 1971 graduate of Mona Shores H.S. and received his Bachelors Degree from Grand Valley State University. in 1975. Upon graduation,...
Tami Jean Smith
Aug 12, 2008
Ms. Tami Jean Smith (Vail), age 50, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on February 1, 1958 to Anthony and Joan Marie (Rahrig) Koteles and had been a life resident of the Lakeside area. Tami had previously been employed by D and the Muskegon Recreation Club. She is survived by her son,...
