Howard C. Bailey
Sep 18, 2008
Howard Bailey led a life characterized by honesty, integrity and respect. Described as generous, funny, hardworking and loving, he was the kind of man others looked up to. Never one to let life pass him by, Howard participated in many organizations that gained him respect and admiration throughout his community. However, he was never too busy to spend time...
Richard R. Romberger, Sr.
Sep 18, 2008
Richard R. Romberger, Sr., age 63, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008. Mr. Romberger was born July 20, 1945 to Elwood and Kathryn (Kershner) Romberger in Pottsville, PA. He was employed as a machine repairman at Lorin Industries. He was a member of FOE in Whitehall, Men's Auxiliary - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8846 and Sons of the...
Frances Ippolito
Sep 18, 2008
IPPOLITO, MRS. FRANCES FAYE Formerly of Glenwood IL Mrs. Frances F. Ippolito, age 73, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Grand Haven MI. She was born in Wagner, SD on February 1, 1935 to Raymond & Anna (O'Connor) McCabe. In 1959 she married Peter. Fran and Pete lived in the Chicago area for most of their lives together....
Walter P. Graber
Sep 18, 2008
Mr. Walter P. Graber, age 86, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, September 18, 2008. He was born in Grand Forks, ND on October 22, 1921 to Paul & Amelia Graber and served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Walter married Frieda Marshall, December 7, 1946. Mr. Graber had been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at...
Vivian I. Lee
Sep 17, 2008
Vivian I. Lee, age 69, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in Twin Lake. Vivian was born July 7, 1939 to Leslie and Rachel (Allen) Lee in Manistee, and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. She was employed by the Muskegon Public Schools. SURVIVORS include 1 sister, Patricia (Richard) Lennox of Twin Lake; several nieces and...
Raymond J. Sochowski
Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Raymond J. Sochowski, age 75, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born September 11, 1933 to Stanley and Katherine (Kuczapski) Sochowski, and resided in Muskegon his entire life. Mr. Sochowski was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War, where he earned the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal,...
Boyd E. Sherriff
Sep 17, 2008
Mr. Boyd E. Sherriff, age 70, passed away at his home, Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was born May 10, 1938 in Muskegon to Harold and Hazel (Allison) Sherriff. Boyd served in the U.S. National Guard and the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at Hy-Lift for 31 years until his retirement in 1997. He married the former Linda...
Lucille Boyles Jensen
Sep 17, 2008
Mrs. Lucille Boyles Jensen, age 89, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008. She was born in Sac City, IA on December 12, 1918 to Huntley & Bertha (Beck) Bolt and married Harold Boyles and then Lawrence Jensen after Harold's passing. Mrs. Jensen had been an Office Clerk for Teledyne Continental Motors for 10 years and was a faithful member of...
Herlinda Harwood
Sep 15, 2008
Mrs. Herlinda Harwood, age 85, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Harwood was born March 23, 1923 to Jose and Carmen Rodriguez in San Antonio, TX. On February 16, 1946 she married Edward M. Harwood in Ludington and resided there until 2004 when she moved to the Muskegon area. Edward preceded her in...
Richard L. Drzewicki
Sep 15, 2008
Mr. Richard L. Drzewicki, 59, died early Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home. He was born in Muskegon on March 27, 1949 to Joseph and Evelyn (Witkowski) Drzewicki, and lived here all his life. He was a self-employed contractor since 1979, prior to which he had taught at Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Richard was a hard working...
Dennis Patterson
Sep 15, 2008
Mr. Dennis Patterson, age 61, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home in Muskegon. Dennis was born in Muskegon, on November 24, 1946 to the late Dail and Beatrice (Sachteleben) Patterson. Dennis fought a hard battle with cancer and then joined our precious Lord Jesus on a beautiful sunny day. He worked for American Coil Spring...
Merrill Brockway Gerst
Sep 14, 2008
Mr. Merrill Brockway Gerst, age 87, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at his home. Mr. Gerst was born September 25, 1920 to Walter and Hazel (Brockway) Gerst in Muskegon. On May 8, 1942 he married the former Wilma McAdow. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Gerst was employed as a foreman at Hunter...
Frances Lajean Mitchell
Sep 13, 2008
Mrs. Frances LaJean Mitchell, age 78, passed Sat. Sept. 13, 2008 at Harbor Hospice Poppen House. Survivors include: 1 son, Leland and 3 daughters, Carla, Amy and Mavis. Funeral Service: Saturday 12:00 noon at Our Father Church, Rev. Jan Wilson officiating. Visitation: Friday 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Toombs Chapel. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Ellwyn H. "Al" Hanson
Sep 13, 2008
Ellwyn H. "Al" Hanson, age 85, of Grand Haven died Saturday, September 13, 2008, at his home. Al was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and is survived by his loving wife, Helen, five daughters; Margaret Hanson at home, Kathy Hanson of Grand Haven, Jane (Robert) Siegel of Grand Rapids, Paula (Tom) Byrne of Grand Haven, Eileen (Jeff) Markovicz...
Rose Marie Mccue
Sep 13, 2008
Miss Rose Marie McCue, age 68, died Friday, September 13, 2008 in Toledo, OH. She was born June 17, 1940 in Muskegon to Richard W. and Marcia Rose (Wolford) McCue, and resided the last 4 years in Adrian, MI. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Roger Jones, Rick (Dorrie Robinson) Jones, and Julia McCue; 8 grandchildren, James, Anthony, Nicholas, Michael, Tyler,...
Cornelius Vos
Sep 12, 2008
Cornelius Cornie Vos was a man dedicated to his family and his faith. He spent his life balancing hard work with being a loving father and husband, succeeding in providing the best for his family. Kind and friendly, Cornie had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend to many...
Edward James Hayes
Sep 12, 2008
Edward James Hayes, age 58, died Friday, September 12, 2008 at his home. He was the owner/operator of Ed's Service Center in Muskegon. Edward is survived by his wife, Vicki Hayes; his father, Bill Hayes, Sr. of Marshall; siblings, RoseMary (Ray) Davis of Marshall, Bill (Shirley) Hayes, Jr. of Shelby, Jeanine (Joe) Keating of Noblesville, IN, and Robert (Ida)...
Thomas C. Wood
Sep 12, 2008
Mr. Thomas C. Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 12, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice - Poppen Residence. Thomas was born in Muskegon on April 10, 1926 to Adry and Mary (Draper) Wood. Thomas was a 1944 graduate of Muskegon Heights H.S. and was a life long member of the First Church of the Nazarene, currently...
Beatrice May "Bea" Woirol
Sep 12, 2008
Mrs. Beatrice May "Bea" Woirol, age 81, passed away Friday morning, September 12, 2008 at a local hospital in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on March 7, 1927 to Harold and Ervilla (Haight) Parsons and was a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Woirol had been employed by Teledyne Continental Motors for 35 years before retiring in 1987....
Catherine Berry
Sep 12, 2008
Catherine Ann Berry was a woman who was strong in her Catholic faith. She was a faithful wife, loving mother, and devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She was an excellent secretary and enjoyed cooking for her family. Her family was her top priority. Born on May 21, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to Fred and Anna (Buckley) St. Amour, Catherine...
