Carolyn Jean
Jun 8, 2008
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...
Charles "Charlie" S. Russell
Jun 8, 2008
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
Jun 7, 2008
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....
Marva J. Petty
Jun 7, 2008
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.
Jun 7, 2008
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. Phillip, Sr.
Jun 7, 2008
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...
Marie Louise Reinertson
Jun 6, 2008
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
Jun 6, 2008
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...
Margery S. Reams
Jun 5, 2008
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...
Patricia Mazade
Jun 5, 2008
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" G. Brown Jr.
Jun 5, 2008
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...
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...
