Janet Bull
Jun 13, 2008
Mrs. Janet Bull, age 82, passed away early Friday morning, June 13, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born November 16, 1925 to John and Helen (Klejsmyt) Pavlak in Muskegon, and lived almost all of her life here. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the Womens Guild of the church and had volunteered in the...
Viola Ruth Hier
Jun 13, 2008
Viola Ruth Hier, 80, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 13, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven on July 20, 1927 to Hilbrand and Margaret (VanderZwaag) Bol. She married Raymond Hornstra October 2, 1946. Vi and Ray were foster parents to many children, including David and Ruth whom they adopted. Ray passed away in 1982....
Charlene Lorenz
Jun 12, 2008
Charlene Lorenz, age 71, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008 at DeBoer Living Center in Muskegon. She was born April 15, 1937 in Grand Haven to Paul and Mabel (Curtis) Boettcher, and she married Michael Lorenz on September 23, 1965 in Muskegon. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2002. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church...
Marianne E. Anderson
Jun 12, 2008
Some people live long lives, scattered here and there with triumphs and achievements. Others, like Marianne Anderson, are granted a short time on earth, but are able to fill every day of their lives with energy, life and love. With a carefree and positive attitude, she approached life as the ultimate adventure and liked living life to the fullest....
Gerrit L. "Gary" Vanwyk
Jun 11, 2008
Mr. Gerrit L. "Gary" VanWyk, age 55, passed away Wednesday morning, June 11, 2008. He was born September 9, 1952 in Barnesville, GA to Robert and Katie (Evans) VanWyk and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. On June 19, 1998, he married the former Theresa M. Schuitman in Muskegon and she survives him. Prior to retirement...
Barbara Jean Childers
Jun 10, 2008
Mrs. Barbara Jean Childers, age 76, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born August 17, 1931 in South Haven, MI to Joseph and Winnie (Bell) Underwood and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. On April 7, 1950, she married John Childers, Jr. in South Haven and he preceded...
Frank G. "Bud" Stolt Jr.
Jun 10, 2008
Mr. Frank G. "Bud" Stolt Jr., age 90, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning at a local hospital. He was the husband of Irene Stolt and was retired from the City of Norton Shores Water Department. Burial has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Betty M. Galer
Jun 10, 2008
Betty M. Galer, age 82 went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2008. Betty is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carlton; her siblings, Harold (Kay) VanderZouwen, Doris (John) VanderPloeg, Lavonne (Ike) Elenbaas, Nancy (Bill) Freeman, Audrey (Frank) Nienhuis, Don (Sheryl) VanderZouwen; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Laurie (Gary) Norris, and...
Robert S. "Bob" Devries
Jun 10, 2008
Mr. Robert S. "Bob" DeVries, age 83, passed away early Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at the Poppen House. He was born January 31, 1925 to John and Millie (Carrier) DeVries and was a life resident of the area. He was a member of Mona Shores Baptist Church and retired from Sealed Power in 1984. Mr. DeVries enjoyed the outdoors...
Bessie Margaret Wilson
Jun 10, 2008
Mrs. Bessie Margaret Wilson, age 82, went to be with her Lord Tuesday evening, June 10, 2008. She was born March 28, 1926 in Pulaski County, KY to Charlie P. & Susie (Bailey) Carroll; and has resided in the Muskegon area the past 58 years. Prior to her retirement Bessie had been a L.P.N. at Hackley Hospital for 15...
Scott W. Mitchell
Jun 10, 2008
Scott W. Mitchell, 55, died June 10, 2008, at home, surrounded by his family, after an almost 4 year battle with brain cancer. Born April 2, 1953 in Alexandria, VA to Howard W. and Patricia M. Mitchell, Scott grew up in Manistee and Muskegon, Michigan. Following graduation, Scott enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for...
Ruby Hendrickson
Jun 9, 2008
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:...
William E. Combs
Jun 9, 2008
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...
Marlean Ann Cole
Jun 9, 2008
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
Jun 9, 2008
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...
Ernest V. Hansen
Jun 8, 2008
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...
Beatrice Robertson
Jun 8, 2008
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...
Dorothy K. Shatney
Jun 8, 2008
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
Jun 8, 2008
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...
