Jerry Cates
Oct 6, 2008
Jerry Cates, age 77, of Muskegon passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Hackley Hospital after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 52 years, Jean Cates, and several nieces and nephews. Jerry was in the Army from 1946 until...
Ethel Marge Tenbrink
Oct 5, 2008
Ethel Marge Tenbrink, age 88, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility. Ethel was born on November 30, 1919 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late. She married Laurence Hallman and Gerrit Tenbrink and both preceded her in death. Ethel loved dancing at the area Eagles Clubs and was a waitress in Muskegon and Grand Rapids. Ethel...
Barbara Jo Liefer
Oct 5, 2008
Mrs. Barbara Jo (Mudget) Liefer, age 58, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 in the company of her loving family. A strong, happy and healthy woman, the end of Barbara's time on this earth came suddenly and unexpectedly. She was born on November 17, 1949 to Robert and Beryl (Wachter) Mudget in Muskegon, where she lived her entire life...
Warren Reister
Oct 5, 2008
Mr. Reister, age 82, went to be with his Lord October 5, 2008. He was born February 18, 1926, in Grand Rapids, to Andrew and Emma (Wichert) Reister. He was married to the former Ruth Arvidson, who preceded him in death in 1981. On August 9, 1998, he married the former Mildred Beegle Barnhart. He plastered and tiled many...
Iris Davis
Oct 5, 2008
Mrs. Iris Davis, age 75, of Grand Haven, passed away October 5, 2008. She married Charles F. Davis on Feb.25, 1933 in Grand Haven and both known for working with the Shiners' for many years. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Charles; children; Jennifer (Duke) De Leeuw, West Olive and Jeffrey (Brenda) Davis, Holland; 4 grandchildren; 1...
Mildred "Millie" E. Jawor
Oct 5, 2008
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" E. Jawor, age 75, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at her home. She was born August 16, 1933 in Steuben, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Iva (Sissel) Latsch, and resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. She worked on her family's blueberry farm for many years, loved antiquing, baking, and especially her grandchildren. Millie was...
David Wiegand
Oct 4, 2008
David Wiegand was a man who always put others first. He put his country first, his family first, and his friendship first, first in his life, and in his heart. Thats the way Dave was, a man of such passion and principle, of character and compassion for the people around him. Dave was a loving father, grandfather and friend,...
Carl William Hallberg
Oct 4, 2008
Dr. Carl William Hallberg, (born July 13, 1918 in Detroit, MI), professor emeritus of Bowling Green State University formerly of Muskegon, MI and longtime resident of Bowling Green OH, died on October 4 in Grand Haven, MI after a long illness. Dr. Hallberg grew up in Michigan and graduated from Muskegon High School. He attended Muskegon Community College and...
John Bouchard
Oct 4, 2008
John Bouchard knew that spending time with those who you love, and who love you in return, makes any life worth living. Throughout his life, John showed a great amount of love to his children, his companions, and his friends. A generous, caring man, John created lasting memories with those who loved him, and truly enjoyed his life. The...
Haroldine M. Westedt
Oct 4, 2008
Mrs. Haroldine M. Westedt, age 89, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Poppen Residence surrounded by family. She was born October 21, 1918 to Harold and Martha (Meier) Taylor in Muskegon and was a lifelong resident. On February 20, 1939 she married Earl W. Westedt. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where both her...
Mildred Wickwire
Oct 4, 2008
Mrs. Mildred Wickwire, age 90, of Ferrysburg passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at her home. She was born January 14, 1918 in Walkerville, MI to Sam and Eva (Raby) Kirwin. On January 14, 1943 in Buffalo, NY she married John H. Wickwire who preceded her in death on July 23, 1992. Mildred had attended Western Michigan University for...
Carl Myers
Oct 3, 2008
Carl Myers was a soft spoken, easy going man who filled his life with the people he loved, and spent his time doing the activities that brought him the most joy. He was a great fix-it man, builder, and hunter, and enjoyed passing his skills down to his children. Carl took great joy and pride in being the best...
Elaine Rainwater
Oct 3, 2008
Elaine Rainwater aged 56, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 after a 31 year courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was preceded in death by her daughter Tracy Ann Rainwater and parents William and Sylvia Jones. Elaine will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 38 years, Paul Rainwater; sons; Paul Allen (Traci) Rainwater of FL, Jason...
Helen E. Coffman
Oct 3, 2008
Miss Helen E. Coffman, age 72, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Poppen residence. She was born March 21, 1936 in Muskegon to James A. and Helen E. (Gould) Coffman. Helen was a very active member of Temple United Methodist Church. Survivors include: one sister, Doris A. Stibitz of Muskegon; 3 nieces, Susan E. (Don) Rop of...
Lila B. Harvey
Oct 3, 2008
Mrs. Lila B. Harvey, age 81, died Friday, October 3, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on October 17, 1926 in Indiana to Charles and Sarah (Fuller) Hittle and resided most of her life in the area. Mrs. Harvey retired from Fruitport Community Schools as head baker, after many years of service. She will be remembered for her giving...
June Bohn
Oct 3, 2008
BOHN, MRS. JUNE MARDRA Grand Haven Mrs. June M. Bohn, age 88, died Friday, October 3, 2008. She was born in Lansing, MI on August 19, 1920 to Earl & Hazel (Kurtz) Covert and married Dr. Armin Bohn. Mrs. Bohn taught elementary school for a short time in Lansing and had been a homemaker. She enjoyed playing the piano,...
Gertrude I. Beckstrom
Oct 2, 2008
Mrs. Gertrude I. Beckstrom, age 86, passed away Thursday evening, October 2, 2008. Mrs. Beckstrom was born March 28, 1922 to Frank and Kathryn (Pranger) Gelderloos in Muskegon and had been a lifelong resident. On April 11, 1942 she married F. Irving Beckstrom, and he preceded her in death on August 16, 1984. She was employed as a machinist...
Richard Joel "Dick" Rosenberg
Oct 1, 2008
Mr. Richard Joel "Dick" Rosenberg, age 67, died peacefully surrounded by family early Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Muskegon to Walter and Evelyn (Bouchard) Rosenberg. Dick played football and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. He married Anita Schmidt on October 7, 1972. Dick had been an active member of Prince...
Herb Kersman
Oct 1, 2008
Mr. Herb Kersman, age 94, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He was born in Bedford, OH on December 31, 1913 to Louis & Suzanna Herbkersman and married the former Elizabeth Hall in 1936. Following Elizabeth's passing he married Norma Sorenson in 1994. Mr. Kersman founded Lorin Industries in 1943, retiring in 1983. He was a devoted member of Community...
Goldie L. Davignon
Oct 1, 2008
Mrs. Goldie L. Davignon, age 91, unexpectedly passed away at home, Wednesday afternoon, October 1, 2008. She was born in Norton Township on April 23, 1917, the fourth of six children to William and Mary (LeMieux) Seng and was a 1934 graduate of Muskegon Hts. H.S. She married Mr. Maurice E. Davignon in 1939 and he preceded her in...
