Augusta Rose Mccauley
Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Augusta Rose McCauley, age 95, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008. She was born June 20, 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late, Alex and Mary Gee. Surviving are her children: Betty (Jerry) Carlson and Gareld Jr., (Mary) McCauley; grandchildren: Douglas (Vicki) Carlson, Dana (Nancy) Carlson, Dianne (Gary) Nuismer, Ken (Krista) McCauley, Becky (Marc) Sprayberry; 12...
Ruth C. Hetfield
Jul 19, 2008
Mrs. Hetfield, age 88, died July 19, 2008. She was born to Rufus and Edna (Baumenger) Ranger on April 2, 1920, in Northport. In 1938, the former Ruth C. Ranger was married to Otis Lawson, who preceded her in death in 1968. In 1983, she married Frank Hetfield, who preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Hetfield worked for...
Connie S. Zimonick
Jul 18, 2008
Connie S. Zimonick, age 51, died Friday, July 18, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on April 3, 1957 to Richard & Nancy (VanDermeiden) VanDoorne. Connie had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at Chemical Bank West for 15 years. She was a lifetime member of Resurrection Life Church, and a member of the Ottawa County GOP....
Michael Hilton
Jul 18, 2008
Michael Lamont Hilton was a dedicated teacher, a devoted father and a dear friend. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, and for the joy and optimism he brought into the lives of those who knew him. Though great tragedies defined 1937, from the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart over...
Brenda S. Quick
Jul 18, 2008
Brenda S. Quick, age 53, died Friday, July 18, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven on June 10, 1955 to Gordon & Betty (LaVanture) Quick. Brenda was a 1973 graduate of Fruitport High School, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed wild life, cooking, baking & garage sales, but foremost was her family. SURVIVORS Sisters, Kathy (Roger) Goll of...
Wayne E. Bond
Jul 18, 2008
Beloved Wayne E. Bond, age 69, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners-Sherman Campus. He was born June 18, 1939 in Muskegon Heights, MI to the late Roy and Alma (Carmean) Bond. Wayne served our country in the United States Army. He was retired from Automatic Spring. Wayne loved to camp and fish, spend time with...
Linda Kay Holstine
Jul 17, 2008
Ms. Linda Kay Holstine, age 61, passed away early Thursday morning July 17, 2008. She was born November 8, 1946 in Muskegon to Glen and Margaret (Thaler) Holstine and had been a life resident. Ms. Holstine loved music and enjoyed reading. SURVIVORS include her brother, James (Ruth) Holstine; 2 sisters, Vicki Weaver, Tammy Walker; and many nieces and nephews....
Earnest Calbert
Jul 17, 2008
Mr. Earnest Calbert, age 79, passed away on Thurs. July 17, 2008, at his residence. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thurs. July 24, 2008, from Holy Trinity COGIC with Bishop Nathaniel W. Wells, officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wed. July 23, 2008, from 2pm-7pm, with the family present from 5pm-7pm. He leaves to cherish his...
Helen A. Deming
Jul 16, 2008
Mrs. Helen A. Deming, age 74, passed away Wednesday morning following a long illness. Helen was born in Muskegon on May 31, 1934 to Joseph and Clara (Brailey) Chum. She married Mr. Robert E. Deming on March 17, 1952 and was employed at Strevel's Market and Hardware for 35 years, retiring in 1993. Helen is survived by her: husband,...
Katherine Arlene Vanrees
Jul 15, 2008
Mrs. Katherine Arlene VanRees, age 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, special friend and a child of God, passed away Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008, at her residence. She was born on October 17, 1934 to Andrew and Emma Fase in Chicago, IL. Kay and Leon VanRees were married on August 13, 1954. Kay worked at DeYoung, Torrenga...
Doris Elizabeth Smith
Jul 15, 2008
Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Smith, age 82, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on August 8, 1925 to Peter and Elizabeth (Schuitema) Doctor and was a life resident. Mrs. Smith had been a long-time member of East Muskegon Christian Reformed Church where she was active in the Women's Guild and the Dorcus Society....
Sandra Claudette Maitner
Jul 15, 2008
Mrs. Sandra Claudette Maitner, age 33, passed away July 15, 2008. She was born March 21, 1975, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Boyce Wilson and Doris (Wright) Price. Sandra married David Jeffrey Maitner in Fayetteville, North Carolina on June 9, 2003. She was a proud supporter of the United States Military, and liked collecting and scrapbooking. Sandra is SURVIVED by...
James E. Swieringa
Jul 15, 2008
Mr. James E. Swieringa, age 69, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008. He was born February 22, 1939 in Muskegon to Barney and Hannah (Vanderford) Swieringa and had been a life resident. Mr. Swieringa was a U.S. Army Veteran and an active member of Bethel Baptist Church of Muskegon. He worked for Knoll Group for 30 years before retiring...
Marlyn L. Olds
Jul 14, 2008
Marlyn Olds knew how to enjoy life as well as anyone. Whether it was dancing, boating, swimming or skiing, Marlyn always lived her life to the fullest. Marlyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and a wonderful lady with a wonderful life. She was blessed with much, just as we were so blessed to have known her....
Catherine S. Fuller
Jul 14, 2008
Mrs. Catherine S. Fuller, age 86, passed away at her residence Monday afternoon following a long illness. Catherine was born in Muskegon on October 6, 1921 to Isidor and Rose (Wieber) Huss. She married Mr. George Fuller in 1939; he preceded her in death in 2000. Catherine was employed at Muskegon Piston Ring for 28 years, retiring in 1979....
Jack Allen Stephenson
Jul 14, 2008
Mr. Jack Allen Stephenson, age 74, of Norton Shores, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 14, 2008. He was born December 12, 1933 in Newaygo to the late Roy and Edna (Barbour) Stephenson. Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Nancy, in 2002; his granddaughter, Jacqueline Jagnecki, in 1989; and his grandson, Thomas...
Doris D. Kitchen
Jul 13, 2008
Mrs. Doris D. Kitchen, age 84, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 in Grand Haven. She was born on December 2, 1923 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Charles and Ethel (Smith) Koplen. After moving from Aberdeen to Chicago, she settled in Muskegon where she married Russell Kitchen on October 30, 1948. During their...
Teresa Elaine "Tish" Fortine
Jul 13, 2008
Mrs. Teresa Elaine "Tish" Fortine, age 35, very beloved wife, mother, daughter, wonderful friend and special nurse, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 at The Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. She was born April 28, 1973 in Peoria, IL to Joe A. and Linda C. (Cowles) Wood and lived in the Muskegon area the past 18 years. Teresa was...
Richard "Dick" Hain
Jul 13, 2008
Known as the quiet giant from Duck Lake, Richard Dick Hain had a quick smile and a heart of gold. He took a sincere interest in the lives of those he met and did what he could to make life a little better for his fellow man. A successful businessman, he enjoyed his job and his philanthropic work, but...
Hiram "Sam" Keur
Jul 13, 2008
Mr. Hiram "Sam" Keur, age 79, of North Muskegon, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 at his home. Mr. Keur was born March 15, 1929 to Hiram, Sr. and Hazel (Harris) Keur in Muskegon and was a life resident. He had been employed for many years at the Grey Goose Tavern, Maple Tavern, and retired from the American Legion...
