Larry Allan Eaton
Jul 12, 2008
Mr. Larry Allan Eaton, age 57, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008. He was born on November 4, 1950 to Louis A. and Joyce E. (Pierce) Eaton in Grand Rapids, MI. Larry served his country as a helicopter pilot in Viet Nam and continued his career in aviation, retiring from the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1991. Larry continued...
William Duchane
Jul 12, 2008
If it could be built, Bill DuChane was the man to build it. He was a master craftsman, and he built countless houses, offices and buildings over the years, building a successful business in the process. Bill was even better at building friendships, and the bonds with the people around him. More than anything, Bill was a loving husband,...
Burton Keith "Burt" Shineldecker
Jul 10, 2008
Mr. Burton Keith "Burt" Shineldecker, age 70, passed away on Thursday morning, July 10, 2008 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1937 in Bitely, Michigan to Burton R. & Carrie (Torrey) Shineldecker. He had been a US Marine, and he had been a Metallurgical Engineer at Anaconda. He was a member of the Loyal Order of...
William Carpenter
Jul 10, 2008
When you think of William Carpenter, think of him sitting in his tree stand or trout fishing on the banks of the Pine River, fully absorbed in the quietness and solitude of nature. Remember his immense passion for hunting and fishing and how excited he was to share this love with his children. William Carpenter entered the world in...
Richard " Dick " Settler
Jul 10, 2008
Richard Dick Settler was a generous and trustworthy man, who throughout his life strove to be the best father, husband, grandfather and friend possible. He was fun loving and compassionate with a strong devotion to the principles of both hard work and a devoted faith. Dick knew that true joy in life comes not from material possessions, but the...
William "Bill" J. Wasserberger
Jul 10, 2008
(William) "Bill" J. Wasserberger, age 49, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, at a Grand Rapids hospital. He was born September 15, 1958, in Pontiac, MI, to Neil and Mary Ellen (Wyngarden) Wasserberger. Mr. Wasserberger was a graduate of Rochester Adams High School and Lawrence Technological University. He moved to Spring Lake from Rochester Hills, MI,...
Phyllis V. Johnson
Jul 9, 2008
Mrs. Phyllis V. Johnson passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2008 following a brief illness. Phyllis was born in Muskegon Heights on September 5, 1921 to Dominic B. and Pauline (Capkovic) Kolenic. Phyllis graduated in 1939 from Muskegon Hts. H.S. and married Mr. Donald E. Johnson on November 6, 1943. Don preceded Phyllis in death on March 10, 1985....
Nancy Rademaker
Jul 8, 2008
Nancy Rae Rademaker was a wonderful sister, loving aunt and cherished friend. She was able to see the good in others and never had a bad word to say about anything. Her laughter gave joy her family, and her friendliness brought cheer to her neighbors. It was readily said about Nancy, that if there were more people like her,...
Thelma Ryan
Jul 7, 2008
Thelma Mae Ryan was a strong, capable woman whose life and character were shaped by the hardships she endured and the priorities she chose. From an early age, she learned to put the interests of others before her own and became an example of selflessness and courage. Of all the simple pleasures of life, Thelmas greatest joy was being...
Helen Sophie Blaschke
Jul 7, 2008
Helen Sophie Blaschke, age 91, died peacefully Monday, July 7, 2008. She was born on July 3, 1917 in Grand Haven, MI to John and Sophie Galant. Helen married John Zamescialt and he died on November 2, 1950. She later married Fred Blaschke and he died on September 8, 2002. Helen was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church,...
Paul E. Remwolt
Jul 7, 2008
Mr. Paul E. Remwolt, age 85 passed away at home early Monday morning July 7, 2008 following a long illness. Paul was born on December 25, 1922 in Stassfurt, Germany to Edward and Elsa (Bley) Remwolt. They came to the United States in 1927 and settled in Muskegon Heights. Mr. Remwolt graduated from Muskegon Heights H.S. in 1940, served...
Patricia Ann Daniels
Jul 7, 2008
In Pat's own words: "One early spring morning on April 2, 1938, Grand Rapids, MI, Patricia Ann Daniels came bouncing into the Daniels household. I played the biggest joke on my parents, Phillip and Velva, as I was to be born on April 1 as a boy. I didn't deliver on time and here I am the fourth child...
Harvey L. Pummel
Jul 6, 2008
Mr. Harvey L. Pummel, age 89, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at a local nursing home. Mr. Pummel was born November 1, 1918 to Wilbert G. and Jennie (Saunders) Pummel in McGuffey, OH. He served his Country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was employed by Teledyne Continental Motors as an inspector, retiring in 1984. He married...
Sophia Vallier
Jul 6, 2008
Mrs. Sophia Vallier, age 94, passed away Sunday morning, July 6. 2008, at the Poppen Residence. Sophia was born July 1, 1914 to John and Anna (Setlock) Bray in Vulcan, MI on February 21, 1933. She married Edmund F. Vallier in Weare Township. Edmund preceded her in death on January 27, 1996. Sophia was a long time member of...
Margaret B. Babcock
Jul 6, 2008
Margaret B. Babcock, age 85, of Ferrysburg passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at her home. She was born March 19, 1923, in Flint, MI, to Fred L. and Ethel (Jupp) Clark, and she married Gene F. Babcock on July 22, 1950, in Muskegon. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1985. Mrs. Babcock was a 1941 graduate...
Shirley Davis
Jul 6, 2008
Mrs. Shirley Davis, age 66, passed Sunday, July 6, at Harbor Hospice in Muskegon. She is survived by one daughter, Selena Siegel and one son, Tommy Davis. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11am at Toombs Chapel.
James Franklin Kent
Jul 6, 2008
Mr. James Franklin Kent, age 91, passed away July 6, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Mr. Kent was born May 1, 1917 to James P. and Mary (Robarge) Kent in Muskegon and was a life resident of the area. On October 19, 1942 he married the former Dorothea M. Morris in Muskegon and she preceded him in...
Michael K. Denhof
Jul 5, 2008
Mr. Michael K. Denhof, age 54, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 5, 2008, at home. Michael was born June 21, 1954 to Sherman K. and Mary Ann (Kennedy) Denhof in Muskegon, and was a life resident. He had worked as a bartender in different area restaurants. SURVIVORS include his mother, Mary Ann of Muskegon; 2 children, Brandy Lynn Hughes...
Patricia A. Forton ) Kelley
Jul 5, 2008
People who knew Patricia Kelley found it easy to describe her. Words like selfless, giving, gentle, trustworthy, loving and faithful come to mind in a moment. She loved her family, her church and her Lord, faithfully serving in whatever way she could. Devoted to both family and faith, Pat spent her life working tirelessly both inside and outside the...
Roger Dale Snyder
Jul 5, 2008
Mr. Roger Dale Snyder, age 79, died Saturday morning July 5, 2008. He was born January 31, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI to Joseph and Elizabeth (Kooyers) Snyder and had been a Muskegon area resident most of his life. Mr. Snyder was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran serving in Germany. He worked for American Store Equipment for 20 years...
