Maxine Ramirez
Jun 4, 2008
Maxine Ramirez, age 83 passed away on June 4, 2008. She was born in Casnovia, Michigan on November 11, 1924 to the late William and Sylvia (Faulkner) Stark. Maxine graduated from Kent City High School, and she worked on the Milwaukee Clipper before she was married. Maxine is survived by her children, Dave (Sue Baldwin) Hopkins, Sheila (Phil) Green,...
Duane Cottrell
Jun 4, 2008
Duane Cottrell lived hard and played hard. He learned his work ethic from his father, and he instilled this same work ethic in the boys he raised. Duane was an excellent hunter, fisher, and racer. He lived life through his boys, and in their company he was both a mentor and peer. With the crash of the stock market...
Patricia L. Mitzel
Jun 4, 2008
Patricia L. Mitzel, age 76 passed away on June 4, 2008. She was born on December 16, 1931 to the late Elgie and Alice Falbe. On June 16, 1956 she was united in marriage to Robert G. Mitzel. Pat was a member of Central Lutheran Church for many years. She also spent many hours helping young children in the...
Ricky Ray Enders Ll
Jun 4, 2008
Mr. Ricky Ray Enders ll, age 30, chased his last dragon Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the home of his brother. Ricky was born March 17, 1978 to Ricky R. Enders and Rosetta Kim Cargill in Muskegon. He was employed with K & L Industries until 2005 and was also a carpenter. On August 7, 2001 he married Rebekah...
Verl Wilson Clay
Jun 3, 2008
Mr. Verl Wilson Clay, age 96, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Mr. Clay was born October 14, 1911 to Frank E. and Anna (Chambers) Clay in Lima, OH. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was employed at Continental Motors, C.W.C. and later Brunswick for 20 years, retiring in 1976. He later worked with...
Verna Price
Jun 3, 2008
Mrs. Verna Price, age 65, went to be with her Lord and the love of her life her husband Donald Price. Tuesday June 3, 2008 in Whitehall, MI She fought a painful battle and can now rest in peace. She worked for Bil Mar foods and worked at Whitehall Manor, Pizza Hut and K F C's. She is survived...
Rosemary Louise Sidock
Jun 3, 2008
Mrs. Rosemary Louise Sidock, age 64 passed away early Tuesday morning, June 3, 2008 following a long illness. Rosemary was born in Muskegon on January 30, 1944 to William and Isabel (Nicolai) Vanderlaan. She was a 1963 graduate of Muskegon H.S and on September 21, 1963 she married Andrew Clyde Sidock. Rosemary was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...
Frank Gebrowsky
Jun 2, 2008
Frank Joseph Gebrowsky was an incredible man who loved to laugh. He was endlessly devoted to his family and always made sure that everyone was having a good time. As a husband, father, and grandfather, Frank spent each of his days showing his family how much he cared through the actions he took and the love he shared with...
Mildred "Millie" Sadowski
Jun 1, 2008
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Sadowski, age 91, died Sunday, June 1, 2008. She was born in Marne, MI on September 25, 1916 to Charles W & Goldie (Lampman) Fowler and married Gene Sadowski on March 15, 1952 in Grand Haven, MI. Millie had been a former business owner of a childrens store in Grand Haven, a ceramic shop in Spring...
Dorlene D. Bennett
Jun 1, 2008
Mrs. Dorlene D. Bennett, age 92 passed away at a Minnesota care home following a long illness. Dorlene was born in Casnovia, MI on July 8, 1915 to Steven and Minnie (Carr) Thompson and moved to Muskegon as a young woman. She married Mr. Gordon G. Bennett on March 20, 1931 Gordon preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs....
Christopher J. Hornik
Jun 1, 2008
Mr. Christopher J. Hornik, age 53, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2008. He was born May 31, 1955 in Muskegon to John and Geraldine (Lund) Hornik. Mr. Hornik was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School. He worked for L3 Communications for 32 years and belonged to the U.A.W. Local 113. Mr. Hornik was a member of the...
Stella M. Shunta
Jun 1, 2008
Mrs. Stella M. Shunta, age 95 passed away late Sunday afternoon at the Harbor Hospice-Poppen House following a brief illness. Stella was born on December 26, 1912 in Logansport, IN the 3rd of 7 children to Victor and Marcella (Megis) Macheta. As a young lady, the family moved to Muskegon. She married Mr. Rudolph V. Shunta in Sacred Heart...
Kenneth K. Keith
Jun 1, 2008
Kenneth K. Keith age 83, of Muskegon, Michigan died Sunday, June 1, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born on March 27, 1925 in Traverse City, Michigan to the late Edward and Agnes (Humrich) Keith. Kenneth served in the United States Navy from May of 1943 to Feb 1946 serving during WWII. He married the late Norma...
Betty J. Rozek
Jun 1, 2008
Mrs. Betty J. Rozek, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008. She was born October 12, 1925 in Muskegon to Arthur and Gladys (Robarge) Benson. She married Leonard Rozek on November 4, 1955 in San Diego, CA. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1972. Betty retired from American Coil Spring after 30 years and was previously...
John M. Grostic
May 31, 2008
John M. Grostic, age 56, of Grand Haven passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was born April 5, 1952, in Battle Creek to Marvin and Catherine (Hill) Grostic, and he married the former Eileen Schroeder on August 19, 1978, in Portage, MI. Mr. Grostic moved to the Tri-Cities area in 2004 and was currently employed as a...
Seth Thomas Schaefer
May 31, 2008
Mr. Seth Thomas Schaefer, age 82, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was born February 23, 1926 in Muskegon to Gladys Turner & Austin B. Schaefer and resided most of his life in the Muskegon area. Seth was a member of Cloverville Baptist Church. Seth married the former Beatrice Hill and she preceded him...
Allen R. Nieboer
May 30, 2008
Mr. Allen R. Nieboer, age 75, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, at his home. Mr. Nieboer was born November 3, 1932 to Joseph and Hattie (Ham) Nieboer in Muskegon and has been a life resident of the area. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War and then was employed by Sappi Fine Paper...
Marjorie "Margie" L. Owen
May 30, 2008
Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" L. Owen, age 87, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 at Sanctuary at The Oaks. She was born in Detroit, MI on March 14, 1921 to Clarence and Kate (Shinneman) Clay and resided in Niles, MI before moving to Muskegon in 2004. Mrs. Owen was a member of First Baptist Church of Niles. She worked in...
Don Kolasa
May 30, 2008
Don Kolasa was a hardworking, fun-loving family man, who devoted his life to serving his country, his community, and most of all, his family. He was a proud veteran, a loyal auto worker, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Most of all, Don was a good man with a great life, a life we were so lucky...
Shirley Ann Elliott
May 30, 2008
Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Ann (Cole) Elliott went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2008. Shirley was born on August 8, 1940 in Phenix City, Alabama to Dan and Mary Ella (Macon) Cole. Dan and Mary Ella had three other children, all boys. In 1950, at the age of 9 years,...