Helen Beecham
Jul 4, 2008
Mrs. Helen Beecham, age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 4, 2008 at her home. She was born July 2, 1920 in Bridgeman, MI to the late Julius and Helen Vigh. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Dale Lynn Kennedy, on June 26, 2008, and many siblings. Surviving are her husband of 62...
William Priebe, Jr.
Jul 3, 2008
Mr. William Priebe, Jr., age 86, died early Thursday morning, July 3, 2008. He was born October 26, 1921 in Muskegon to William and Rose (Jester) Priebe, Sr. and had been a life resident. Mr. Priebe worked for the Amazon Knitting Mills before entering the service. He was a WWII U. S. Army Veteran with the 133rd Infantry, serving...
Robert Dennis Burr
Jul 3, 2008
Mr. Robert Dennis Burr, age 55, born February 24, 1953, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, July 3, 2008. A life long resident of Muskegon, he graduated from Muskegon High School in 1972. Shortly after graduation he met Diana Mae Vuurens, and they were married on June 22, 1973. They were blessed with one son, Alexander James Burr,...
Gary G. Weinrick
Jul 3, 2008
Mr. Gary G. Weinrick, age 55, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008. He was born October 7, 1952 to Robert Russell and Betty Jane (Heiss) Weinrick in Muskegon. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a self employed drywaller. He is survived by his children, Kelly J. Weinrick of Twin Lake and Brock A. Weinrick of...
Hazel L. Muskovin
Jul 3, 2008
Mrs. Hazel L. Muskovin, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008. She was born on December 3, 1916 in Muskegon to the late Russell E. and Esther (Brown) Vance. Hazel was a member of the Women of the Moose. Along with her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Robert "Gil" Muskovin;...
James M. Leutscher
Jul 3, 2008
Mr. James M. Leutscher, age 90, went to be with his Lord Thursday evening, July 3, 2008 in Muskegon, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1917 in Muskegon, MI, and lived all of his life in the Muskegon area. He worked as a press operator for Dana Printing, retiring in 1980, and was a member...
Stephen Carey
Jul 2, 2008
Mr. Stephen Carey, age 53, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Muskegon. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 9, at Calvary Church, 5873 Kendra.
Marshall R. "Pappy" Furgerson
Jul 2, 2008
Mr. Marshall R. "Pappy" Furgerson, age 77, passed away Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at home. He was born July 16, 1930 in Kentucky to the late Luther and Reva (Hackney) Furgerson. He was retired from Tridon Construction and Buck's Construction. Marshall is survived by his wife, Doris, of 21 years of marriage; children, Marsha (Bob) Middage, Dar (Les) Osborn,...
Nikole Alzoubi
Jul 2, 2008
Nikole Alzoubi, age 28, passed away July 2, 2008 to be with her Heavenly Lord. She is survived by her husband, Mahmoud "Mo" Alzoubi; her daughter, Madison; her parents, Terry and Vicki Hoofman; her sisters, Kristin and Lisa Hoofman; grandparents, Lumina Aerts and Acklin (Wanda) Hoofman; and lots of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Milburn Jones
Jul 2, 2008
Milburn Jones was always the first to help. Milburn was a wonderful man, who devoted his life to serving his country and community, and his family, friends, and his faith. He was a member of our Greatest Generation, a proud veteran, and a hardworking husband, father, grandfather and friend. Most of all, Milburn was a good man with a...
Louis J. "Louie" Paparella
Jul 2, 2008
Mr. Louis J. "Louie" Paparella, age 76, tragically passed Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Grand Haven. Louie was born on September 27, 1931 in Molfetta, Italy to John and Maria A. (Piccininni) Paparella. He came to the United States at the age of 4 and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, class of 1950. He also attended...
Evelyn Ruth Pummel
Jul 2, 2008
Mrs. Evelyn Ruth Pummel, age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at a local nursing home. Evelyn was born June 30,1922 in Melrose, Ohio to William Ben and Ruth (Akerman) Miller. She married Brady Gampher and he preceded her in death on August 14, 1985. She then married Harvey Pummel on September 15, 1990 in Convoy Ohio, and...
Billy Poniatowski
Jul 2, 2008
Billy Poniatowski, age 60, passed away July 2, 2008. He was born January 19, 1948. He is survived by 1 daughter, Regina (Bill) King of Spring Lake; 5 brothers, Vince (Gail), Paul (Stella), John (Chris), Dave Poniatowski, and Dennis Divine of Missouri; and 2 sisters, Julie (Bill) Rogers of Muskegon and Marva (Jim) Newville of Ravenna.
Troy Dennis Vanderstelt
Jul 1, 2008
Troy Dennis VanderStelt, age 33, died tragically on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Troy was born September 24, 1974 to C. Dennis and Carole J. (Simantz) VanderStelt in Muskegon. He was a lifelong resident of the area. On December 17, 2004, he married Bridget A. Stratton Peterson. Troy was employed as a real estate agent at Nexes Realty. Troy was...
Stanley Ray Greenwood, Sr.
Jul 1, 2008
Mr. Stanley Ray Greenwood, Sr. , age 65, passed away Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at Hackley Visiting Nurse & Service Hospice. He was born March 12, 1943 in Muskegon to the late Orval and Ruth (Jenkins) Greenwood. He was retired from Muskegon Piston Ring after 30 years of service. Stan is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years,...
Ellen Jane Slater
Jul 1, 2008
Mrs. Ellen Jane Slater, age 94, passed away Tuesday evening, July 1, 2008. She was born June 4, 1914 in Oscoda, MI to John and Pearl (Shaw) Goudy. Mrs. Slater worked 30 years as a school secretary in the Grand Rapids School System. She was a member of the Grand Rapids Audubon and Newaygo County Audubon Clubs. Ellen loved...
Rafela Nuno
Jul 1, 2008
Mrs. Rafela Nuno, age 94, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners-Sherman Campus. She was born November 13, 1913 in Brownsville, TX to the late Tony and Rosa (Martinez) Ramirez and married Mr. Ignacio Nuno in April of 1928. He preceded her in death as did their son, Ignacio, Jr. Surviving are her daughters, Isabel Espinoza...
Ann J. Smith
Jun 29, 2008
Mrs. Ann J. (Decker) Smith, age 92, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2008 at University Park Nursing Home. She was born April 4, 1916 in Muskegon to Charles and Martha (Yonkman) Decker and lived in the area most of her life. On April 4, 1955, she married Francis G. Smith in Indiana and he preceded her in death in...
Sally Jean Tierman
Jun 28, 2008
Mrs. Sally Jean Tierman, age 76, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2008. She was the daughter of Pete and Vera Petroskey and they preceded her in death. Sally was married to Louis McPherson from 1949 to 1958, when he died at a young age. She has been the wife of William Tierman for the past 41 years. She is...
Rev. Dr. Wilbur Closterhouse
Jun 27, 2008
Rev. Dr. Wilbur Closterhouse, age 93, passed away on June 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Mae, 3 daughters, and 4 grandchildren. A celebration of Wilbur's life and ministry will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008 at the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Morgan and Rev. Donald Matthews officiating. Interment was held at...