Joseph Kelsey
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Joseph Kelsey, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in Manistee, MI. Mr. Kelsey was born July 20, 1937 to John and Nancy (Peters) Kelsey in Hart. Joe has been a resident of Muskegon since he married his beautiful wife, Carol Carey, in 1965. Joe was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the 4 Seasons...
Regina Davis
Aug 19, 2008
Ms. Regina Davis, age 56, went peacefully to be with her Lord after a short battle with cancer. Regina was a lifetime member of the Evanston Ave./Shoreline Church of Christ. She was employed at Mercy General Health Partners for 28 years. Regina was very loving and giving. She had a strong love and relationship for the Lord and her...
Dr. C. James Kelly
Aug 19, 2008
Dr. C. James Kelly, age 63, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at VNS Hospice House. He was born on July 10, 1945 to Cortland James and Marie (Schlegelmilch) Kelly in Mitchell S.D. Dr. Kelly graduated from Riggs High School in Pierre, S.D., received his undergraduate degree from University of South Dakota in 1967; and graduated from Chicago Medical...
Lois Freeman
Aug 19, 2008
Mrs. Lois Freeman, age 81, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. She was born March 10, 1927 in Muskegon to Francis and Grace (Green) Alderman and lived in this area her whole life. Mrs. Freeman was a member of First Congregational Church and a member of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mrs....
Eddie Whisler
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Eddie Whisler was born July 7, 1939, to Henry and Doris (Fairfield) Whisler and lived in Muskegon his whole life. On March 19, 1960, he married Cookie Bates who survives him along with their 3 children, Mitch (Deb) Whisler, Glen Whisler, Lori White and Special daughter-in-law, Sandy Whisler; 9 grandchildren, Candi (Brian), Monica, Robert, Mandy, Rachel, Ellen, Eddie,...
Thomas Victor "Tom" Paquin
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Thomas Victor "Tom" Paquin, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. He was born April 24, 1922 in Muskegon to Victor J. and Mary L. (Gable) Paquin and lived in the area his entire life. Tom was a graduate of St. Jean's High School Class of 1940. He also attended Muskegon School of Business,...
Margaret Bly
Aug 19, 2008
Margaret Bee Bly was a woman who believed in commitment, not only to her family, but to the community as well. She was an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother. She belonged to many community organizations throughout her lifetime, including an active membership in St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Born on August 2, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to William and Helen...
Jeffrey Lowden
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Lowden, age 47, died August 19, 2008. Born September 28, 1960, in Shelby, to Frank and Lerona (Ervay) Lowden, he had lived in the White Lake area for a number of years. He had worked in maintenance at World Kitchen, Inc. FAMILY: brothers, Harry (Velma) Lowden and Paul (Alice) Ervay, both of Muskegon; sisters, Patricia (John) Clark of...
Alvin Jack Crouch
Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Alvin Jack Crouch, age 79, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2008. Jack was born September 19, 1928, to Carl and Iola May (Stasser) Crouch in Muskegon Heights. He was a 1946 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School and a journeyman electrician. Jack was an avid reader and was active with several bowling and golf leagues, but...
Merle Mccauley
Aug 18, 2008
Merle McCauley was a strong, supportive woman, who always did whatever she could for the people around her. She was a very pleasant person, who always found lifes silver lining, no matter the hurdles or hardship she faced. Merle was a dedicated wife, and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Most of all, she was a great lady with...
Thomas H. Andrews, Sr.
Aug 17, 2008
Mr. Thomas H. Andrews, Sr. passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008. He was nineteen days shy of his 90th birthday. He passed away at Seminole Shores Living Center in the care of his family and friends. He was born September 5, 1918 to Alfred and Nellie Andrews in Muskegon. He served his country in the Navy in the Pacific...
Kenneth "Ken" Bishop
Aug 17, 2008
First and foremost, Kenneth Ken Bishop was a family man: he loved his two daughters equally and unconditionally, and many of his happiest memories in life involve the sixty years he spent with his beloved wife. Ken had a natural social talent that always left people charmed and smiling, and he was a good friend to the many people...
Philip Hoffman
Aug 17, 2008
TRAVERSE CITY Phillip G. Hoffman, 79, journeyed to his heavenly home on Aug. 17, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on Sept. 9, 1928, to Edward and Ina Cockran Hoffman. He lived in Muskegon through junior high school, when the family moved to Lansing. He graduated from Sexton High School, and Michigan State University in 1950 with a degree...
Joanna "Ann" Goryl
Aug 17, 2008
Joanna Fredricka Goryl was a beautiful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She worked hard to provide for her family, and she found the reward for all her effort in the warmth of their company. Following the sinking of the Lusitania, President Woodrow Wilson led his country into the First World War. In this time of uncertainty, Sopheuis...
Leslie Ivan Eacker
Aug 17, 2008
Leslie Ivan Eacker age 61, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Leslie was born on October 18, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Ivan B. and OraLean (Frideu) Eacker. Leslie served in the United States Army. Leslie married Eva Jeanette Smith on August 25, 1966 in Muskegon, Michigan. Leslie is survived by his wife...
Rose Trygstad
Aug 17, 2008
Mrs. Rose Trygstad, Age 90, passed away Sunday August 17th in Muskegon MI. She was born August 12, 1918 in Muskegon, MI. to George and Anna Hanis. She married Oscar Trygstad of Holton, MI. on December 2, 1950. He preceded her death on June 2, 1987. Mrs. Trygstad was a member of St. Francis's Catholic Church and volunteered for...
Helen J. Fredrickson
Aug 17, 2008
Mrs. Helen J. Fredrickson, age 90, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 17, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Claybanks, MI on September 17, 1917 to Edward and Marjorie (Kennicutt) Rogers. Mrs. Fredrickson graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in June, 1934 and then attended Muskegon Junior College. Mrs. Fredrickson was a founding member of St. Francis deSales Catholic...
Elsie Elizabeth Olson
Aug 17, 2008
Mrs. Elsie Elizabeth Olson, age 94, of Norton Shores, passed away Sunday morning, August 17, 2008 at Sanctuary at McAuley Place. She was born on March 3, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois to Charles and Rose (Schmidt) Thomas. Elizabeth came to Muskegon in 1920 and married Mr. Alfred G. Beauchamp in 1937. Together, they owned and operated The Doll House...
Henry Harold "Tony" Terpstra
Aug 17, 2008
Mr. Henry Harold "Tony" Terpstra, age 72, of Muskegon, formerly of Houston, TX, born on November 20, 1935, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at home. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Terpstra. Surviving are his children: Debra (Dave) VanDam, Vicki (Fred) Liupakka, Robert Terpstra, and William (Debbie Schucker) Terpstra; many grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Nancy) Terpstra;...
Dorothy "Dottie" Sikkenga
Aug 16, 2008
There are no prouder achievements, no greater rewards, and no higher earthly calling, than simply being known as Mother. It is mother who cares for us, nurtures us, and above all, loves us, every day of her life. Dorothy Dottie Sikkenga was a devoted daughter, and a loving wife, but most of all, she was a wonderful mother, who...
