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...
Peggy L. Little
Jun 27, 2008
Mrs. Peggy L. Little, age 73, died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Phelps, WI on September 30, 1934 to Edward and Ellen (Frizzell) Scanlon and resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. Peggy worked for JC Penney for 23 years. She attended Calvary Bible Church, was Past President of Lakeside Eagles, and...
Kenneth Deewayne Gould
Jun 26, 2008
Mr. Kenneth DeeWayne Gould, age 68, died Thursday, June 26, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 4, 1939 to Kenneth & Jennie (Baird) Gould. Mr. Gould was a long time resident of Lakeside & attended Olivet Evangelical Free Church & Lakeside Baptist Church. SURVIVORS Brother, G. Bud (Jodi) Gould of Muskegon. He was preceded in death...
Beverly Willis
Jun 25, 2008
Mrs. Beverly Willis, age 91, passed away on June 25, 2008. She is survived by her children; Charles W. (Sandra) Willis Jr., Nancy E. (Frank) Johnson, Harold A. (Deborah) Willis, Sr., David A. Willis, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her two brothers, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother and...
James Arthur Stibitz, Jr.
Jun 25, 2008
Mr. James Arthur Stibitz, Jr. died on June 25, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on March 19, 1949 in Muskegon, Michigan, where he remained throughout his life. A graduate of Muskegon Community College, Grand Valley State University, and Western Michigan University, Jim's professional career led him to work in a variety of positions in...
Daniel A. Grabinski
Jun 25, 2008
Mr. Daniel A. Grabinski, age 74, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008. He was born in Shelby, MI on December 2, 1933 to Zygmund & Sarah (Wlodkowski) Grabinski. Mr. Grabinski had been employed as a Custodian at Reeths-Puffer Schools for 28 years. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Dan enjoyed fishing, his garden, his pets, &...
Annie Lockett
Jun 25, 2008
Annie Lockett, age 98, died June 25, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. She was born March 28, 1910 in Arkansas to Alex and Ardel Vaughn. Later moving to Toledo where she was employed at Fort Meig Hotel, retiring to Muskegon where her daughter lived. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter,...
Susan K. Dodge
Jun 25, 2008
Susan went to be with our lord and her parents Kenneth and Martha Dodge after a fight with cancer. She is survived by her daughters Katherine Smith, Linda Morgan (Ken), Kim Luke (Steve), Suzanne Montfort (Troy), and her brother Kenneth R Dodge (Bridgette). Her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and aunts, uncles, and cousins. If you wish to pay respect...
Betty J. Herrick
Jun 25, 2008
Mrs. Betty J. Herrick, age 73, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. She was born September 15, 1934 in Muskegon to the late Richard and Mabel Carlson and married Mr. Frederic T. Herrick on February 4, 1967. Fred preceded her in death in January, 1999, as have her brothers and sisters. Surviving are her...
Charles Edo Musk
Jun 25, 2008
Mr. Charles Edo Musk, age 47, passed away in the loving arms of his wife, Wednesday, June 25, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 4, 1961 to Edo & Countess (Blush) Musk. Charles was a career soldier in the US Army and married the former Julia Cheatham on December 24, 1993. He will be greatly missed....
