Mrs. Ruby Hendrickson, age 87 died Monday, June 9, 2008 at Brookhaven Medical Center. Ruby was born on April 18, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Miles and Velma (Rohrer) Goodwin. She married Lester R. Hendrickson on November 19, 1938 in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1991. Ruby is survived by 4 children:...
Mr. William E. Combs, age 73, of North Muskegon, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners. He was born May 28, 1935 in Jackson, MI to the late William and Lillian (Hurd) Johns. Bill served our country during the Korean War in the United States Army and was a past member of VFW Post #3256. He...
Ms. Marlean Ann Cole, age 44, passed away June 9, 2008. She was born September 28, 1963 in Muskegon. Marlean was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Joan Cole. SURVIVORS include her 4 children, James Bissell, Tiffany, Cody and Alex Cole; 3 sisters, Mary Kraft (John Fishel), Marsha McClennon (Owen Bennett), Martina Bissell (Randy Harris); 1 brother,...
Flossie Hansen was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. She was a proud and hardworking woman who enjoyed life and her family was her treasure. Flossie was born to Clyde and Nellie Leonard on July 17, 1915 in Millerton a small town in Mason County, Michigan. Flossie was the seventh of eight children; she grew up with five brothers...
Mr. Hansen age 86, was welcomed into Heaven on Sun., June 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, La-Von and son, David "Tom" Hansen. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was employed by General Telephone Co., for over thirty years before his retirement. He...
Mrs. Beatrice Robertson, age 90, died Saturday June 8th, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 19, 1917 to Paul & Stella (Evans) Bayer and married William L. Robertson in Muskegon on August 16, 1942; William preceded her in death in 2003. Beatrice retired from Howmet Castings after 17 years of service in 1982 and was a...
Mrs. Dorothy K. Shatney, age 92, passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. Mrs. Shatney was born June 21, 1915 in Minneapolis, MN to Nickolas and Katherine (Betz) Dertien. Mrs. Shatney was a member of St. Frances deSales Catholic Church, and was a clerical worker at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Shatney was a 1933 graduate of Muskegon...
Frank Carrillo, age 55, passed away at home on June 8, 2008. He is survived by his four children, Charlotte, Richard, Alex, and Christopher; a grandson, Daron; siblings, Rick, Robert, Elmer Amaya, Alfred, Leonard, Adrian, Rene, and Tomas Carrillo, Nina Beasley, Donald, Ben, Gary Garrett, Mary Bilak, Katherine Girredo, Maria 'Nancy' Martin, Armadina, and Adelina Carrillo. He was preceded...
Mrs. Carolyn Jean Bredin, age 76, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008 at her home. She was born July 24, 1931 in Detroit, MI, to George Rudy and Ora Lee (Torrian) Cooper. On July 12, 1952, Carolyn married Howard Bredin Jr. at Temple United Methodist Church in Muskegon Heights. She worked 10 years as a senior citizen coordinator and...
Mr. Charles "Charlie" S. Russell, age 91, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born April 29, 1917 in Old Town, Maine to Charles and Gem (Coombs) Russell. He graduated from the University of Maine in 1939 as a Chemical Engineer. He started working for S.D. Warren Paper Company in 1939, and transferred to Muskegon in...
Anthony M Yonkers, age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008. He was born on February 13, 1912 in Muskegon, MI to the late Morris H. and Kate (Snowfleet) Yonkers. Anthony married Rose Drost; they were married for over 60 years, and she preceded him in death in April of 1999. Anthony was an active member of St....
Mrs. Marva J. Petty, age 80, passed away Saturday evening, June 7, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born in Muskegon on July 9, 1927 to Benjamin and Nina (Pringle) Salisbury and was a life resident of the area. Marva was a member of Calvary Church where she volunteered in the nursery for over 30 years. On June...
Hugh W. Russ, Sr. age 78, passed away on June 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jayne A. Russ; a son, Hugh W. (Becky) Russ, Jr.; three step daughters, Pamela (Patrick) Ullmer, Melanie (Charles) DeKryger, Cheryl Kieft and fiancee Mike Kozik,; a stepson, Gregory (Patricia) Freeland; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; a brother, Robert...
Thomas W. Phillips, Sr. age 61, passed away on June 7, 2008 at the Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born on July 7, 1946 to the late Bernard and Neva (Crofoot) Phillips in Muskegon. Tom married the former Linda L. Atkinson June 3, 1978, and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2004. Tom is survived by three...
Mrs. Marie Louise Reinertson died Friday, June 6, 2008, at the age of 92. She was born in Muskegon on April 7, 1916. The former Marie Ringler married Marvin Walter Reinertson on October 7, 1939. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1976. She married Norman H. Borgman on December 30, 1977 and he preceded her in death...
Scott C. Crossland, 8, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2008 from Dravet's Syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. Scott is survived by his loving parents, Scott and Jeanne Crossland; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy L. Crossland and his maternal grandmother, Catherine M. Whitely; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Mrs. Margery S. Reams (Midge), age 91, died at her daughter's home of Pulmonary Fibrosis on June 5, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to Raymond & Rhoda (Griffin) Peterson. Prior to moving to Muskegon in 1931, She lived in Fife Lake and Hardy Dam. She was a Muskegon High School graduate and faithfully attended her annual...
Some people lead a successful life even though they have a difficult beginning. Patricia Mazade was one of those people. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked hard to raise and support her family. She was a devoted friend to many. She was a passionate about bowling, baseball and passionate about her family. Patricia...
William Bill Brown, Jr. was a man who loved his family, who had been strengthened by adversity, and who knew what hard work was all about. A devoted, reliable and trustworthy man, Bill was respected greatly by his friends and family for his strength of mind and unconditional love. He was continually guided by strong values, values that helped...