James Lindback
Sep 12, 2008
Mr. James Lindback, age 79, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died at Mercy Hospital Friday, September 12, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 16, 1929 in Muskegon to Leonard J. and Irene (Westerlund) Lindback. He was a graduate of Muskegon High School and a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Lindback was a successful business man...
David Wolf
Sep 12, 2008
Mr. David Wolf, age 71, passed away Friday, September 12, 2008 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on July 11, 1937 to William and Katherine (Bouwkamp) Wolf. David was a veteran of the United States Army and had been employed at Sealed Power. He is survived by his brother, Daniel (Thelma) Wolf; 2 sisters, Eunice...
Patrick Louis Richards, Sr.
Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Patrick Louis Richards, Sr., age 73, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 11, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen House. Patrick was born May 9, 1935 to Freely and Angela (Burcon) Richards in Muskegon. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On July 12, 1958 Patrick married the former Agnes Hladki in Muskegon,...
Terry J. Talbot
Sep 11, 2008
Mr. Terry J. Talbot, age 52, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 11, 2008 while working at the Pogo gold mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. Terry was born December 13, 1955 to Wallace and Mary (Nelson) Talbot in Salt Lake City, Utah, and moved to the Muskegon area 10 years ago. He was employed by Teck Cominco, working as a millwright...
Bernice Lottie Rucks
Sep 11, 2008
Mrs. Bernice Lottie Rucks, age 71, passed Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus. She was a retired LPN at Hackley Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Rucks, Sr.; 5 daughters, Loretta Ross, Yolanda (Norman Johnson), Patricia (Kalvin Tippit), Karen Rucks, Kimberly (Derry Harris); 2 sons, Albert and Calvin Rucks, Jr.; 1 sister, Annie...
Margaret L. Russell Ferber
Sep 10, 2008
Mrs. Margaret L. Russell Ferber, age 69, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008. She was born in Reed City, MI on October 10, 1938 to Karl & Lucille (Whalen) Russell. Mrs. Ferber had been employed as a Customer Service Representative for various businesses until retiring. She loved her family, as well as reading, cooking & knitting. She will be greatly...
Marian Wiseman
Sep 10, 2008
During her lifetime Marian Ethelyn Wiseman was a devoted daughter, sister and wife, but her true calling was as a mother and grandmother. She was always there when her family needed her, involved in their lives, and, above all else, loving. As her own children got older, she took all of the knowledge she had gained as a mother,...
Baby Alexa Brynn Binnendyk
Sep 10, 2008
Alexa Brynn Binnendyk, infant daughter of Jeff and Amy (Kerkstra) Binnendyk, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008. She is survived by her parents; sister, Ashley; and brother, Jaden. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES will be held. Burial will take place in Spring Lake Cemetery.
Gregory E. Domine
Sep 10, 2008
Mr. Gregory E. Domine, age 62 , passed away early Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Greg was born June 14, 1946 in Cadillac, MI and was the son of Emory and Leila (Codden) Domine. He was employed at Sealed Power for 19 years and later for Shape Corporation for 13 years until his...
Daisy H. Fricke
Sep 10, 2008
Mrs. Daisy H. Fricke, age 92, went to be with her Lord Wednesday morning, September 10, 2008. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on May 27, 1916 to Thomas and Martha "Mattie" (Hepworth) Haase and had lived in Muskegon since 1934. Mrs. Fricke was a life-long member of Oakwood Baptist and Trinity Baptist Church and was a life-long volunteer...
Joseph "Joe" E. Volf
Sep 9, 2008
Joseph "Joe" E. Volf, age 95, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at a local care facility. He was born August 3, 1913, to George and Veronica (Markovich) Volf in Painesdale, MI, and he married the former Julia Tarak in 1942. She preceded him in death in 2004. Mr. Volf retired from Campbell Wyant Cannon as...
Ilene Jones
Sep 9, 2008
Ilene Jones was a civic minded woman devoting many hours to her community in various service organizations. She was a talented musician who accompanied others on the piano, organ and accordion. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother whose top priority was her family. Born on August 15, 1923 in Edmore, Michigan to Gaylord Gail and...
Leonard W. Gauthier, Sr.
Sep 9, 2008
Mr. Leonard W. Gauthier, Sr., age 72, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born July 20, 1936 in Leelanau County to Joseph and Bernice (Coleman) Gauthier, and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. Mr. Gauthier worked as a truck driver for Muskegon Asphalt for many years before retiring, enjoyed being with...
Helen Kowaleski
Sep 9, 2008
Some people shuffle through life downtrodden and depressed, never finding true happiness. Helen Kowaleski certainly wasnt one of them. Helen was a caring, fun-loving lady, who enjoyed sharing her life with the people around her more than anything. Whether it was playing cards, baking cookies, or picking blueberries, Helen loved every day of her life, a life we were...
Phyllis I. Erickson
Sep 8, 2008
Mrs. Phyllis I. Erickson passed away Monday evening, September 8, 2008. She was born January 27, 1924 in Belding, MI to Elan and Lena (LaFond) Oberlin. Mrs. Erickson was a life-long home maker. She loved her family, enjoyed Lake Michigan beaches, boating, and holidays, especially Christmas. On December 5, 1942 she married William H. Erickson in Ionia, MI and...
Kathryn L. Dewall
Sep 7, 2008
Mrs. Kathryn L. DeWall, age 94, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2008. She was born October 11, 1913 to Louis and Lena (Pompstra) Poel. She married Cornelius (Casey) H. De Wall on December 5, 1935. Kathryn was an active member of the East and First Christian Reformed Churches. She faithfully visited sick and shut-ins...
Edward P. Rasinske
Sep 7, 2008
Edward P. Rasinske, age 69, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008, at a Muskegon hospital. He was born October 23, 1938, in Muskegon to William and Adele (Jankowski) Rasinske, and he married the former Carol Sue Fisher on September 4, 1981, in Muskegon. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol; three daughters; two sons; seven grandchildren; two...
John Rose
Sep 7, 2008
John Rose had learned early on in life that material possessions matter little and that family comes first. The man he grew into reflected this fact, as he was an honest, dependable and bighearted man people were proud to know. John had an incredible sense of humor, many friends and countless hobbies, though his greatest happiness was found in...
Charles A. Thompson
Sep 6, 2008
Mr. Charles A. Thompson, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of WWII having proudly served in Germany. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on November 12, 1928 to Charles E. Thompson and Helen (Allendorfe) Thompson. He married the former Charlotte Rance in...
Michael Philip Buckley
Sep 6, 2008
Mr. Michael Philip Buckley, age 97, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice surrounded by his loving wife Margaret and family. He was born August 21, 1911 in Grand Rapids, MI to Philip W. and Elizabeth (Doran) Buckley the eldest of nine children, and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area....
