Marian Wiseman
Sep 10, 2008
During her lifetime Marian Ethelyn Wiseman was a devoted daughter, sister and wife, but her true calling was as a mother and grandmother. She was always there when her family needed her, involved in their lives, and, above all else, loving. As her own children got older, she took all of the knowledge she had gained as a mother,...
Baby Alexa Brynn Binnendyk
Sep 10, 2008
Alexa Brynn Binnendyk, infant daughter of Jeff and Amy (Kerkstra) Binnendyk, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008. She is survived by her parents; sister, Ashley; and brother, Jaden. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES will be held. Burial will take place in Spring Lake Cemetery.
Gregory E. Domine
Sep 10, 2008
Mr. Gregory E. Domine, age 62 , passed away early Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Greg was born June 14, 1946 in Cadillac, MI and was the son of Emory and Leila (Codden) Domine. He was employed at Sealed Power for 19 years and later for Shape Corporation for 13 years until his...
Daisy H. Fricke
Sep 10, 2008
Mrs. Daisy H. Fricke, age 92, went to be with her Lord Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on May 27, 1916 to Thomas and Martha "Mattie" (Hepworth) Haase and had lived in Muskegon since 1934. Mrs. Fricke was a life-long member of Oakwood Baptist and Trinity Baptist Church and was a life-long volunteer...
Joseph "Joe" E. Volf
Sep 9, 2008
Joseph "Joe" E. Volf, age 95, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at a local care facility. He was born August 3, 1913, to George and Veronica (Markovich) Volf in Painesdale, MI, and he married the former Julia Tarak in 1942. She preceded him in death in 2004. Mr. Volf retired from Campbell Wyant Cannon as...
Ilene Jones
Sep 9, 2008
Ilene Jones was a civic minded woman devoting many hours to her community in various service organizations. She was a talented musician who accompanied others on the piano, organ and accordion. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother whose top priority was her family. Born on August 15, 1923 in Edmore, Michigan to Gaylord Gail and...
Leonard W. Gauthier, Sr.
Sep 9, 2008
Mr. Leonard W. Gauthier, Sr., age 72, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born July 20, 1936 in Leelanau County to Joseph and Bernice (Coleman) Gauthier, and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. Mr. Gauthier worked as a truck driver for Muskegon Asphalt for many years before retiring, enjoyed being with...
Helen Kowaleski
Sep 9, 2008
Some people shuffle through life downtrodden and depressed, never finding true happiness. Helen Kowaleski certainly wasnt one of them. Helen was a caring, fun-loving lady, who enjoyed sharing her life with the people around her more than anything. Whether it was playing cards, baking cookies, or picking blueberries, Helen loved every day of her life, a life we were...
Phyllis I. Erickson
Sep 8, 2008
Mrs. Phyllis I. Erickson passed away Monday evening, September 8, 2008. She was born January 27, 1924 in Belding, MI to Elan and Lena (LaFond) Oberlin. Mrs. Erickson was a life-long home maker. She loved her family, enjoyed Lake Michigan beaches, boating, and holidays, especially Christmas. On December 5, 1942 she married William H. Erickson in Ionia, MI and...
Kathryn L. Dewall
Sep 7, 2008
Mrs. Kathryn L. DeWall, age 94, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2008. She was born October 11, 1913 to Louis and Lena (Pompstra) Poel. She married Cornelius (Casey) H. De Wall on December 5, 1935. Kathryn was an active member of the East and First Christian Reformed Churches. She faithfully visited sick and shut-ins...
Edward P. Rasinske
Sep 7, 2008
Edward P. Rasinske, age 69, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008, at a Muskegon hospital. He was born October 23, 1938, in Muskegon to William and Adele (Jankowski) Rasinske, and he married the former Carol Sue Fisher on September 4, 1981, in Muskegon. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol; three daughters; two sons; seven grandchildren; two...
John Rose
Sep 7, 2008
John Rose had learned early on in life that material possessions matter little and that family comes first. The man he grew into reflected this fact, as he was an honest, dependable and bighearted man people were proud to know. John had an incredible sense of humor, many friends and countless hobbies, though his greatest happiness was found in...
Charles A. Thompson
Sep 6, 2008
Mr. Charles A. Thompson, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of WWII having proudly served in Germany. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on November 12, 1928 to Charles E. Thompson and Helen (Allendorfe) Thompson. He married the former Charlotte Rance in...
Michael Philip Buckley
Sep 6, 2008
Mr. Michael Philip Buckley, age 97, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice surrounded by his loving wife Margaret and family. He was born August 21, 1911 in Grand Rapids, MI to Philip W. and Elizabeth (Doran) Buckley the eldest of nine children, and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area....
Eugene Robert Keller
Sep 6, 2008
Eugene Robert Keller, 77, of Sebring FL, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Sebring. He was born May 8, 1931, to Emanuel & Marie (Brown) Keller in Muskegon MI and had been a resident of Sebring since 1994, coming from Muskegon. He was a Maintenance employee for 37 years with Sealed Power Corporation in Muskegon and was a...
Gerald K. Fielstra
Sep 6, 2008
Mr. Gerald K. Fielstra, age 89, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2008, in Muskegon. Gerald was born November 17, 1918 to Cornelius and Lena (Kroes) Fielstra and had been a life resident of the area. Prior to this retirement, Gerry had been an electrician and draftsman for SPX Sealed Power and had also been...
James A. Stibitz, Sr.
Sep 6, 2008
Mr. James A. Stibitz, Sr. passed away Saturday morning, September 6, 2008, following a long illness. Jim was born in Muskegon Heights on May 12, 1926 to Harry and Mary (Myers) Stibitz. He was a 1944 graduate of Muskegon Hts. High School and was a life- long member of Temple United Methodist Church, and was past president of the...
Marian Swanson Ridgeway
Sep 5, 2008
Mrs. Marian R. Swanson-Ridgeway, age 93, died Friday, September 5, 2008. She was born in Holland, MI on November 3, 1914 to Peter & Jennie (Nyburg) Williams and married Anton Swanson on August 25, 1939. After Anton's passing in 1989, she would marry Harry Ridgeway. Mrs. Ridgeway had been employed as a Nurse at Mercy Hospital until retiring. She...
Eleanor Rose
Sep 5, 2008
Mrs. Eleanor Rose, age 89, passed away Fri. Sept. 5, 2008 at home. She was born Oct. 3, 1918 in Pomona, Tennesee to Charles and Alma (Loshbough) Hembree. Eleanor spent her childhood in Crossville, Tennessee, attending school and playing girl's basketball in high school. Her father owned Hembree Country Store, which was a local meeting place for many. During...
Jesse L. Cramblit
Sep 5, 2008
Mr. Jesse L. Cramblit, age 80, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born September 1, 1928 in London, OH to Leon and Lillian (Pant) Cramblit. He married the former Betty J. Garvey in Muskegon on January 26, 1952. She preceded him in death on September 2, 1987. Jesse served in the U.S. Navy...
