Dortha I. Vredeveld
Aug 14, 2008
Mrs. Dortha I. Vredeveld, age 91, went to be with her Lord Thursday evening, August 14, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born May 22, 1917 to Harmon and Nellie (Bowers) Nelund in South Bend, IN, and lived in the Muskegon area for the past 75 years. Mrs. Vredeveld was a member of First Christian Reformed...
Carl J. Milliron
Aug 14, 2008
Mr. Carl J. Milliron, age 50, died early Thursday morning, August 14, 2008, at his home, following a 16 month illness with brain cancer. Carl was born August 28, 1957 in Muskegon to Gordon L. and Evelyn M. (Herbert) Milliron and has resided in the area most of his life. Carl was a graduate of Orchard View High School,...
Judy Swanstrom
Aug 14, 2008
Judy Swanstrom, age 64, passed away at home, on August 14, 2008. She was born in Muskegon to the late Graham and Lois Broadbent. Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Elmer; two children, Lisa (Kyle) Segar and Mike Swanstrom; five grandchildren, Kyle II, Katherine, Stephanie, Kelcie, and Michael II; a brother, John (Margaret) Broadbent; and a...
Thomas J. O'Toole
Aug 14, 2008
Mr. Thomas J. O'Toole, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on July 20, 1926 to Thomas P. and Virginia (Martin) O'Toole and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon. He married the former Patricia Schimke on January 22, 1955 in Manistee and she survives him. He is also survived by...
Barbara Jean Barr
Aug 13, 2008
Mrs. Barbara Jean Barr, age 80, passed away early Wednesday morning , August 13, 2008, at a local hospital. She was born January 5, 1928 to Harry and Rhea (Crummel) Zoeller in Saginaw, MI. Barbara married Richard W. Barr in Muskegon on February 25, 1950. She was retired from Child & Family Services as a Registered Nurse and had...
Donald M. Hesling, Jr.
Aug 13, 2008
Mr. Donald M. Hesling, Jr., age 62, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He was born April 11, 1946 in Muskegon to Donald M. and Rheata (Peterson) Hesling and had been a life resident. Mr. Hesling graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central in 1964, and earned his B.S. Degree at Michigan State University in 1968. He was a very...
Charles Guy Bates
Aug 13, 2008
Charles Guy Bates, 61, died unexpectedly on August 13, 2008 at his home in Biloxi, MS. He was born on March 21, 1947 to William & Evelyn (Cope) Bates, who preceded him in death in 1999. He was a graduate from Muskegon Senior High School in 1965, attended Muskegon Community College, graduated from Jefferson Davis College, and was a...
Michael J. Miller, Jr.
Aug 13, 2008
Mr. Michael J. Miller, Jr., age 54, passed away Wednesday morning, August 13, 2008 at Mercy Hospital, following a short illness. Mick was born in Muskegon on September 27, 1953 to Michael and Joyce (Rose) Miller. He was a 1971 graduate of Mona Shores H.S. and received his Bachelors Degree from Grand Valley State University. in 1975. Upon graduation,...
Tami Jean Smith
Aug 12, 2008
Ms. Tami Jean Smith (Vail), age 50, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on February 1, 1958 to Anthony and Joan Marie (Rahrig) Koteles and had been a life resident of the Lakeside area. Tami had previously been employed by D and the Muskegon Recreation Club. She is survived by her son,...
Ralph J. Luce
Aug 12, 2008
Mr. Ralph J. Luce, age 81, died Tuesday evening, August 12, 2008. He was born December 5, 1926 in Grand Rapids, MI to Russell "Clair" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Miller) Luce and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1941. Mr. Luce was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the VFW Derezinski Post #7729. He worked for...
Grace J. Berge
Aug 12, 2008
Mrs. Grace J. Berge, age 87, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 23, 1921 to John & Mary (Weitsema) VanderVelde and married Arthur Berge. Mrs. Berge had been a homemaker who loved cooking & baking, animals, reading, watching TV, & golf. But foremost was always her family. SURVIVORS Sons, Doug Berge, Mike...
Mark E. Spinner
Aug 10, 2008
Mr. Mark E. Spinner, age 47, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen House. He was born on August 11, 1960 in Nunica, MI to Joseph and Gladys (Busman) Spinner and lived in the area most of his life until recently moving to Wayland. Mark worked for Kamminga and Roodvoets as a heavy equipment operator...
Helen Shepherd
Aug 10, 2008
Helen Rosa Shepherd was a woman of strength beyond anyones expectations. She was a dedicated and hard worker who always kept her spirits high. She could have so much fun, out of the simplest things; that was one of her most admirable charms. Helen was a sweet woman who was always keeping busy, and was always in contact with...
Theodore "Ted" L. Zack
Aug 9, 2008
Mr. Theodore "Ted" L. Zack, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Muskegon, with his family by his side. He was very devoted to his family, and always there to help. Ted was an outdoorsman and gardener. He was a World War II Veteran, 90th USN Seabees Construction Battalion from 1944-1946. Ted is survived by...
Paul Leroy "Link" Overla
Aug 9, 2008
Paul LeRoy "Link" Overla, age 70, passed away with his family at his side on August 9, 2008. Paul was born in Muskegon on June 10, 1938 to the late Paul and Fannie Overla. He is survived by three children, Tony (Carrie) , Tammy, and Amanda; six grandchildren, Tarah, Austin, Briana, Lea, Kaytlin, and Sierra; a sister, Agnes Wellman;...
Zlatica "Goldie" Wiszynski
Aug 9, 2008
Goldie Wiszynski was a strong, supportive woman, who devoted her life to caring for those around her. She lived through difficult times, yet was never hardened by them. Goldie was a loving mother and grandmother, and a good friend to many. Most of all, she was a woman who taught us to work hard, love deeply, and laugh often,...
Vivian G. Kolkema
Aug 9, 2008
Vivian G. Kolkema, age 102 passed away on August 9, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron; and two step-sons, Ron and Richard Kolkema. Vivian is survived by her son Roger (Linda) Kolkema; fourteen grandchildren and several great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. According to her wishes cremation has taken...
Fidelis R. O'Toole
Aug 8, 2008
Fidelis R. O'Toole, age 95, died peacefully on August 8, 2008. She was born in Muskegon to Frank and Merelise (Halley) Dion on April 26, 1913. Fidelis was preceded in death by her husband, John; her beloved sister, Dionel (Dion) O'Toole, mother of their 7 oldest children; brothers, Malcom "Doc," Francis, Emeric "Mike," Halley, Arthur, Wilfred, and Willard; sisters,...
Arturo Munis
Aug 8, 2008
Arturo Munis, died peacefully at home on August 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Zaina, seven natural children, two step children and several grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two siblings. There will be a memorial service 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Giles Road Baptist Church, 2815 W. Giles...
Barbara J. Blamer
Aug 8, 2008
Mrs. Barbara J. Blamer, age 72, passed away Friday, August 8, 2008 at her home. She was born March 13, 1936 in Hart, MI to Ralph and Evelyn (Brimmer) Jacobs. She was a member of Orchard View Congregational Church and worked for Howmet for 23 years. Mrs. Blamer was an active member of the Community Service Programs with Howmet...
