Mildred Johnson
Jul 22, 2008
Mildred Johnson knew a life spent learning was a life worth living, and devoted her days to making a difference to others. She was a remarkable woman, intelligent and inspired, and so full of character and compassion. Mildred was a loving wife, sister, aunt and friend, but more than anything, she was a dedicated teacher and advocate, who made...
Lawrence Ray "Sonny" Medacco
Jul 22, 2008
Mr. Lawrence Ray "Sonny" Medacco, age 59, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at his home. He was born August 14, 1948 in Muskegon to Joseph and Mildred (Gripke) Medacco and has lived in the area his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. He worked over 10 years as...
Raymundo "Ray" R. Patino Iii
Jul 22, 2008
Mr. Raymundo "Ray" R. Patino III, age 47, passed away July 22, 2008 at his home. He was born on July 24, 1960 to Raymundo Patino II and Georgia (Ramos) Strube in Muskegon. He was self-employed and for many years managed rental properties. SURVIVORS include his mother, Georgia; 5 children, Raymundo (Nicole), Steve, Rachael (Warren) DeHart, Stacey and Stephanie;...
Bryan Dykes
Jul 21, 2008
Bryan Ladon Dykes was born Nov. 6, 1974 in the small town of Union Springs, Al population 15. His parents Rebecca and Don Dykes loved him instantly. After spending time moving around the country, including a special time spent with his father in Kansas during the summer of 1977, the family settled in Portsmouth Virginia. As a child Bryan...
Russell D. Higginson
Jul 20, 2008
Mr. Russell D. Higginson, age 86, died peacefully at home Sunday morning, July 20, 2008. He was born April 24, 1922 in Big Rapids, MI to Joseph and Hazel (Jacks) Higginson and had resided in Muskegon since 1940. Mr. Higginson was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran, serving from March of 1943 to October of 1945 in the European Campaign....
Kyle Ritcheske
Jul 20, 2008
Kyle Ritcheske, 22, died on Sunday, July 20, 2008. He passed away suddenly while enjoying recreation with friends from Houston, TX. Born February 1, 1986 in Muskegon, MI, Kyle was a 2004 graduate of Mona Shores High School. Kyle actively participated in the Mona Shores Sailors soccer club, where he fostered many of his lifelong friendships, before going on...
Paul "The Tire Man" Vanderstelt
Jul 20, 2008
"The Tire Man" Paul VanDerStelt passed away on July 20, 2008. Services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at This is Fellowship Ministries, 3410 McCracken, at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Egelston Township Cemetery.
Margaret Ann Wise
Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Ann Wise, age 74, passed away Saturday morning, July 19, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Leavenworth, KS on December 7, 1933 to Oscar and Esther (Lyness) Thorsen. Mrs. Wise had been the organist at Trinity Lutheran Church and Edgewood Lutheran Church before retiring 5 years ago. She was an accomplished artist. On December 20, 1957,...
Patricia Louise Tilton
Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Patricia Louise Tilton, age 81, passed away Saturday afternoon July 19, 2008. She was born March 1, 1927 in Cambridge, OH to Frank and Georgia (Hess) Powell and moved to Muskegon in 1964. Mrs. Tilton was a graduate of the College of Wooster in Ohio and was an English and Physical Education teacher for the Mona Shores Junior...
Lucy K. Harwood
Jul 19, 2008
Lucy K. Harwood, born October 4, 1947 in Syracuse, IN to Dorothy (Merley)Kitson and the late Dallas Kitson, died Saturday, July 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul D. Jobin in 1988. Lucy graduated from Syracuse High School in Indiana, received a bachelors degree and teaching licensure from Indiana Central College (now the University of...
Augusta Rose Mccauley
Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Augusta Rose McCauley, age 95, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008. She was born June 20, 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late, Alex and Mary Gee. Surviving are her children: Betty (Jerry) Carlson and Gareld Jr., (Mary) McCauley; grandchildren: Douglas (Vicki) Carlson, Dana (Nancy) Carlson, Dianne (Gary) Nuismer, Ken (Krista) McCauley, Becky (Marc) Sprayberry; 12...
Ruth C. Hetfield
Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Hetfield, age 88, died July 19, 2008. She was born to Rufus and Edna (Baumenger) Ranger on April 2, 1920, in Northport. In 1938, the former Ruth C. Ranger was married to Otis Lawson, who preceded her in death in 1968. In 1983, she married Frank Hetfield, who preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Hetfield worked for...
Connie S. Zimonick
Jul 18, 2008
Connie S. Zimonick, age 51, died Friday, July 18, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on April 3, 1957 to Richard & Nancy (VanDermeiden) VanDoorne. Connie had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at Chemical Bank West for 15 years. She was a lifetime member of Resurrection Life Church, and a member of the Ottawa County GOP....
Michael Hilton
Jul 18, 2008
Michael Lamont Hilton was a dedicated teacher, a devoted father and a dear friend. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, and for the joy and optimism he brought into the lives of those who knew him. Though great tragedies defined 1937, from the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart over...
Brenda S. Quick
Jul 18, 2008
Brenda S. Quick, age 53, died Friday, July 18, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven on June 10, 1955 to Gordon & Betty (LaVanture) Quick. Brenda was a 1973 graduate of Fruitport High School, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed wild life, cooking, baking & garage sales, but foremost was her family. SURVIVORS Sisters, Kathy (Roger) Goll of...
Wayne E. Bond
Jul 18, 2008
Beloved Wayne E. Bond, age 69, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners-Sherman Campus. He was born June 18, 1939 in Muskegon Heights, MI to the late Roy and Alma (Carmean) Bond. Wayne served our country in the United States Army. He was retired from Automatic Spring. Wayne loved to camp and fish, spend time with...
Linda Kay Holstine
Jul 17, 2008
Ms. Linda Kay Holstine, age 61, passed away early Thursday morning July 17, 2008. She was born November 8, 1946 in Muskegon to Glen and Margaret (Thaler) Holstine and had been a life resident. Ms. Holstine loved music and enjoyed reading. SURVIVORS include her brother, James (Ruth) Holstine; 2 sisters, Vicki Weaver, Tammy Walker; and many nieces and nephews....
Earnest Calbert
Jul 17, 2008
Mr. Earnest Calbert, age 79, passed away on Thurs. July 17, 2008, at his residence. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thurs. July 24, 2008, from Holy Trinity COGIC with Bishop Nathaniel W. Wells, officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wed. July 23, 2008, from 2pm-7pm, with the family present from 5pm-7pm. He leaves to cherish his...
Helen A. Deming
Jul 16, 2008
Mrs. Helen A. Deming, age 74, passed away Wednesday morning following a long illness. Helen was born in Muskegon on May 31, 1934 to Joseph and Clara (Brailey) Chum. She married Mr. Robert E. Deming on March 17, 1952 and was employed at Strevel's Market and Hardware for 35 years, retiring in 1993. Helen is survived by her: husband,...
Katherine Arlene Vanrees
Jul 15, 2008
Mrs. Katherine Arlene VanRees, age 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, special friend and a child of God, passed away Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008, at her residence. She was born on October 17, 1934 to Andrew and Emma Fase in Chicago, IL. Kay and Leon VanRees were married on August 13, 1954. Kay worked at DeYoung, Torrenga...
