Joseph Svoboda
Sep 23, 2008
Joseph Svoboda age 88, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at the Poppen Hospice Residence. Joseph was born on February 15, 1920 in Sullivan Township, Michigan to the late Vincent and Anna (Zovin) Svoboda. Joseph was in the U.S. Navy. He married Marva Ruth (Kieft) Svoboda on November 26, 1949 in Laketon township, Muskegon. Joseph worked for Dresser/Lift Tech for...
Beverly Erpenbeck
Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Beverly Erpenbeck, age 81, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 with her family by her side. She worked as a writer at the Muskegon Chronicle years ago and will be greatly missed by her family. Her husband preceded her in death on December 6, 1996. Survivors are son Paul Erpenbeck of Muskegon, MI and daughter Jane (Martin) Engle...
Maxine L. Andree
Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Maxine L. Andree, age 94, passed away early Monday morning September 22, 2008. She was born May 30, 1914 in Omena, MI to James and Dora (Schrumpf) Bender and had been a Muskegon resident most of her life. Mrs. Andree was a self-employed beautician for many years. The former Maxine Bender, she married Orlyn Andree and he preceded...
Edwin J. Ackerman
Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Edwin J. Ackerman, age 47, passed away Monday morning, September 22, 2008 following a motorcycle accident that occurred Sunday evening on his way to work. He was currently employed at CWC Textron as the Third Shift Maintenance Supervisor, machining was a trade he learned from his father at a young age. He was born October 19, 1960 in...
Darlene Y. Delano
Sep 22, 2008
Darlene Y. DeLano, age 70, went to be with her Lord, September 22, 2008. She was born in Muskegon MI on January 29, 1938. She is survived by her husband, Franklin R. Delano; 2 daughters, Jodie Black, Wendy Trach; 2 granddaughters, Sarah Black, Abbey Trach.
Andy M. Burrington
Sep 22, 2008
Mr. Andy M. Burrington, age 75, died Monday, September 22, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 14, 1933 to Clyde & Emily (Hurd) Burrington. Mr. Burrington had attended Faith Baptist Church and was loved by all. SURVIVORS Sisters, Pauline Thiel, Florence Bean, Betty (John) Gerard, Yvonne Jeffery, Doris (Patrick) Rainbolt; many nieces, nephews & cousins. He...
Linda Kay Vanmunster
Sep 22, 2008
Mrs. Linda Kay VanMunster, age 63, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at her home following a long illness. Linda was born October 25, 1944 to Peter and Goldie (Elwell) VanDyke in Muskegon. On April 3, 1976 she married Danny I. VanMunster. She was employed as the head housekeeper at Holiday Inn for 25 years, and then for a...
Jack Clarence Collins
Sep 22, 2008
Jack Clarence Collins, age 76, passed away at home Monday afternoon, September 22, 2008, following a long illness. Jack was born in Muskegon on July 14, 1932 to Bernard L. and Johana (Hoekenga) Collins. Jack enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1949, the beginning of a 20 year career in the military. He married the former Vivian Arlene Sweet...
Cecilia Agnes Sievers
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Cecilia Agnes Sievers, age 100 passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning at her residence in Muskegon, the Sanctuary of the Oaks. Cecilia was born on April 3, 1908 in Pinnebog (Huron County), MI to John and Electra (Santhony) Power. She moved to the Detroit area as a young lady and it was there that she met and married...
Georgina 'Gene' M. Morris
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Georgina 'Gene' M. Morris, age 88, died Sunday, September 21, 2008. She was born in Mayville, MI on March 22, 1920 to Harry J & Dorothy (Phelps) Hall and married Robert "Coach" Morris on October 21, 1944. Mrs. Morris had been employed as a Bookkeeper at Yankee Peddler. She loved to play bridge, decorate and to be with...
Arlene Joyce-Donovan Anderson
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Arlene Joyce-Donovan Anderson, age 72, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008, following a courageous battle with respiratory problems. She was born August 12, 1936 in Muskegon to Francis Donovan and Anna Anderson and was later adopted by James Wiseman. On June 15, 1956, she married Harold M. Anderson, Sr. in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on...
William Coleman
Sep 21, 2008
Bill Coleman was a man who lived his life by a simple slogan: Do someone else a favor someday. Bill did much for so many over the years, as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bill found happiness in the things he did for others, and taught us to do the same. Do someone else a favor someday,...
Donald L. "Don" Rabach
Sep 21, 2008
Mr. Donald L. "Don" Rabach, age 88, passed away Sunday evening, September 21, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on June 10, 1920 to Fred and Grace (Knudson) Rabach and had lived in Muskegon since 1955. Don had worked at General Telephone Company before joining the Local #169 Boiler Makers where he was employed for...
Edith C. Mytty
Sep 21, 2008
Mrs. Edith C. Mytty, age 92, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 in Nebraska. While working in Chicago, and making trips to see Michigan, she met Ernest Mytty. They were married in San Antonio in 1942. They moved back to Muskegon after the end of WWII. While in Muskegon, they were both charter members of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church...
Irene Ophelia Phillips
Sep 20, 2008
Mrs. Irene Ophelia Phillips, age 76, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus. She was a retired tutor for Muskegon Public School System. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Phillips, Jr.; 3 sons, Randall (Shelia) Phillips of Muskegon, Gregory Phillips of Holland and David (Cynthia) Phillips of Downers Grove, IL; 2 daughters, Lynnette...
Douglas J. "Jim" Brueck
Sep 19, 2008
Mr. Douglas J. "Jim" Brueck, age 79, died Friday morning, September 19, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon, April 5, 1929, to Roy & Alice (Farwig) Brueck and had been a life resident of the area. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII; and had been employed at Kaydon Corporation for 35 years, retiring as a...
Charles W. Abbey
Sep 19, 2008
Mr. Charles W. Abbey, age 75, died Friday, September 19, 2008. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 31, 1932 to George & Goldie (Hennessey) Abbey. Charles served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War and married the former Maxine Cunningham on May 8, 1954. Mr. Abbey had been employed as a Machine Operator...
Carol A. Lorenz
Sep 19, 2008
Carol A. (Borgeson) Lorenz, age 65, died Friday, September 19, 2008 in Hastings, MI. She was born in Muskegon to David and Marie (Perry) Borgeson on December 14, 1942, and resided in Hastings for the past 16 years. Carol worked as a Hairstylist for many years in Toledo, and then served others as a caregiver in Hastings. SURVIVORS include...
Maxine V. "Margaret" Miller
Sep 19, 2008
Mrs. Maxine V. "Margaret" Miller, age 87, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 19, 2008 in Huntsville, AL. She was born August 14, 1921 in Oceana County, MI to Fredrick & Eleanor (Bevins) Gilbert and moved to Muskegon in 1952 where she resided until moving to Alabama 3 years ago to be near her daughter, Darlene....
Alberta J. "Bert" Studier
Sep 18, 2008
Mrs. Alberta J. "Bert" Studier, age 84, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus. She was born December 12, 1923 in Akron, OH to Martin E. and Lelia F. (Lowry) Hocker and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She received her bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 1945. Bert retired...
