Evamarie "Sammy" Andersen
Aug 25, 2008
Mrs. Evamarie "Sammy" Andersen, teacher for many years at Ferrysburg and Lake Hills Schools, age 87, died August 25, 2008, in Grand Haven where she resided since 1950. "Sammy" was born August 7, 1921, in Lakeside, Muskegon, a daughter of Oscar and Gerda (Anderson) Samuelson. Following graduation from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, Sammy returned to Muskegon where...
Phillip J. Bridenstine
Aug 25, 2008
Mr. Phillip J. Bridenstine, age 52, died Monday, August 25, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 7, 1956 to Carl & Joyce (Zylman) Bridenstine. Mr. Bridenstine served his country in the Air Force and had been employed as an Assembly Supervisor at Air Master for 8 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing & golf and will be...
Thomas A. Jansen
Aug 25, 2008
Thomas A. Jansen, age 63 passed away suddenly on August 25, 2008. He is survived by his wife Gloria; three children, Paula Jansen, Lorri (Gerritt) Meinders, and Dawn (Jamie) Berglund; four grandsons, Joshua, Gerritt Jr. , Morgan and Kade. Tom was an avid golfer and bowler. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m....
Paul A. Goranson, Sr.
Aug 25, 2008
On the evening of August 25, 2008, Mr. Paul A. Goranson, Sr. passed away with his family by his side. He was born March 22, 1912 in Muskegon. He married Catherine E. Schrebe on July 24, 1933 and she preceded him in death on December 26, 1981. Paul retired from Bennett Pumps in 1977. He was a member of...
Helen M. Wilkie
Aug 24, 2008
Mrs. Helen M. Wilkie, age 88, passed away, Sunday, August 24, 2008 at home. She was born April 14, 1920 in East Chicago, IN to Robert and Anna (Peterson) Nelson. She worked for Muskegon Piston Ring as a machinist for many years. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was a leader for the Boy Scouts....
Gregory A. Kersting
Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Gregory A. Kersting, age 43, died Sunday, August 24, 2008. He was born in Hialeah, Florida on September 12, 1964 to Robert & Clarene (Anderson) Kersting. Mr. Kersting had been employed in Maintenance at J.C. Penney for a number of years and then at Pizza Hut for 17 years. He was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church and...
Robert E. Deming
Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Robert E. Deming, age 78, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning. Robert was born in Grosse Pointe, MI on July 8, 1930 to Harold L. and Angela (Hennessy) Deming. The family moved to Muskegon in 1937 and on March 17, 1952, he married the former Helen A. Chum. Helen preceded him in death on July 16, 2008. Prior...
Merrill J. Eady
Aug 24, 2008
Mr. Merrill J. Eady, age 91, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Transitional Health Services near Fremont. He is survived by his wife D. Alverne Eady, son Carl & Sandy Eady of Grant, daughter Betty & Ron Nelson of Portland, grandchildren Carla & Don Passage, Jean & Mike Uhl, Lisa Eady, Roger Nelson, Karen & Tory Meyers, his great-grandchildren...
Brian T. "Beaver" Arneberg
Aug 24, 2008
Brian T. Arneberg "Beaver", age 55, passed away August 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Linda. Also surviving are his son, Bobby (Kathy) Bryant; two grandsons, Bret and Tyler; his brother David (Cindy) Arneberg; and uncle, Chuck (Belle) Hilt; along with several nieces and nephews and cousins. Brian is preceded in death by his...
Faith Hoeft
Aug 24, 2008
Mrs. Faith Hoeft, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Sunday August 24, 2008 in Muskegon, MI after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Howard and Mary (Rulason) Hurlburt on December 31, 1951 in Petoskey, MI. She is survived by her mother, Mary Louise Woods of Muskegon, MI; 2 sons, Shawn (Shephanie) Hoeft of...
Kevin J. Laninga
Aug 23, 2008
Mr. Kevin J. Laninga, 34, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He was born Jan. 9, 1974 in Grand Rapids to Ronald and Betty (Schipper) Laninga, grew up in Hudsonville, and had lived in Muskegon since 1999. Kevin was employed as the Recreation Program Coordinator at E.C. Brooks Correctional Facility for ten years, organizing...
Mary S. Byrnes
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Mary S. Byrnes, age 84, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born January 25, 1924 to Valentine and Rose (Coglianese) Cioe in Muskegon and was a life resident. She had been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mary was married to Hugh Byrnes, and he preceded her in death in 1997. SURVIVORS...
Lucille A. Timmick
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Lucille A. Timmick, age 90, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was born in Saginaw, MI on September 5, 1917 to Frederick & Johanna (Asall) Gaul and married Phillip R. Timmick Sr. Mrs. Timmick had been employed as an Office Manager at The American Cancer Society for 13 years. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society...
Rose Ella Dobberstein
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Rose Ella Dobberstein, age 95, died Saturday morning, August 23, 2008. She was born March 30, 1913 in White Cloud, MI to John & Margaret Hull and had resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. Prior to her retirement, Rose had been a cook and baker for Russ' Restaurant for 15 years. She was a member...
David Walter Mcpherson
Aug 23, 2008
Mr. David Walter McPherson, age 78, passed away Saturday, August 23, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. He was born June 5, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN, to Chester W. and Marion (Idle) MacPherson. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a medic for 4 years during the Korean War. On arrival in...
Roger L. Yonkman
Aug 22, 2008
Mr. Roger L. Yonkman, age 67, passed away early Friday morning, August 22, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1940 in Muskegon to Albert C. and Mina M. (Veeneman) Yonkman and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Roger was retired from L-3 Communications, was a U.S. Navy veteran, and belonged to the Don Rea...
Charles P. Carter
Aug 22, 2008
Mr. Charles P. Carter, age 74, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at Poppen House. He was born in Muskegon on November 16, 1933 to Victor and Anna (Schmuker) Carter. He was former owner and operator of Charlie's Blueberries in Fruitport. Charlie was an avid fisherman and gardener with special attention to Dahlia flowers. SURVIVORS include: 1 daughter, Valerie...
Doris M. Hansen
Aug 21, 2008
Mrs. Doris M. Hansen, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. She was born September 24, 1921 in Muskegon to Roscoe and Alice (Brough) Williams, and resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Hansen was a long time member of Calvary Church. On August 16, 1941 she married Robert Hansen, and he...
Dorothy M. Stefanich
Aug 21, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy M. Stefanich, age 85, passed away Thursday morning at the McAuley Place following a long illness. Dorothy was born at home near Fremont on April 25, 1923, the youngest of seven children to Hartman and Norah (Haley) Lewis. She came to Muskegon as a young woman and married Mr. Frank Stefanich on July 29, 1944. Mr. Stefanich...
John H. Bultema
Aug 19, 2008
John H. Bultema II, 58, died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 at Petoskey. John was born August 22, 1949 to John and Bette (Rosema) Bultema in Muskegon, and lived most of his adult life in the Muskegon area. On August 22, 1985 he married Debi Funnell. John followed his passion and love for the water by starting Lakeshore Contractors...
