John E. Priese
May 8, 2008
Mr. John E. Priese, age 80, passed away unexpectedly, at home, Thursday morning. He was born in Shelby, MI on March 2, 1928 to John L. and Catherine (Thornton) Priese. He married the former Phyllis Derby in Muskegon on February 7, 1948, and she preceded him in death on November 14, 2003. John was employed at Muskegon Paper Box...
Edward C. Dornbos
May 8, 2008
Mr. Edward C. Dornbos, age 81, passed away early Thursday, May 8, 2008, at his residence. Born July 18, 1926 in Muskegon to Bernard and Maude (Sisco) Dornbos, he had been a life resident of Muskegon. Edward married Anna Kooiman on May 18, 1946 in Racine, WI. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II, and owned...
Jeraldyne J. Hamilton
May 8, 2008
Mrs. Jeraldyne J. Hamilton, age 67, died Thursday, May 8, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on August 13, 1940 to Harold & Hazel (Wood) LaRue & married Howard "Bud" Hamilton in 1985 in Florida. Mrs. Hamilton had been employed as a nurses aide at North Ottawa Community Hospital for 25 years until retiring. She enjoyed genealogy,...
Doddie Lambert
May 8, 2008
Doddie Lambert passed away May 8th at her home in Florida. The Lambert family would like to invite you to a Memorial Prayer Service on Saturday, July 19th at 1:00 p.m. The service will take place at the home of Mark & Rosemary Lambert at 1032 S. Robinhood, Muskegon. Please join us for prayers, laughs, desserts, and Doddie stories...
Vera M. Ferguson
May 7, 2008
Mrs. Vera M. Ferguson, age 87, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. She was born in Shelby, Michigan on July 9, 1920 to Edgar & Esther (Williams) Johnson and married Jack R. Ferguson on September 9, 1945. Mrs. Ferguson had been employed as a Sales Person at Hardy-Herpolsheimers & Sears for 10 years until retiring. She was member of First...
Larry D. Redding, Sr.
May 7, 2008
Mr. Larry D. Redding Sr., age 74, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. He was born in Pellston Michigan on May 29, 1933 to Clyde & Alice (Perkins) Redding. Mr. Redding served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was the Owner of R Dry Cleaning Repair for 15 years until retiring. He enjoyed woodworking, motorcycles, working, cooking, crossword...
Marlene F. Jurkas
May 7, 2008
On May 7, 2008, Marlene F. Jurkas went home to her Lord. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long illness. Marlene was born on August 20, 1931 to George and Louella "June" (Thompson) Schroeder. She attended Coopersville and Muskegon Public Schools. Miss Marlene taught dance to many children for 30 years and was co-owner...
Robert Ritcheske
May 7, 2008
Bob Ritcheske always knew the answer to the equation and always strived to understand how things added up in life. He was a math teacher by trade, a tutor by choice, and a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bob taught us all so much in his time with us, yet more than anything, he taught us...
Susan Elisabeth Goggins
May 7, 2008
Mrs. Susan Elisabeth (Cowles) Goggins, age 62, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on June 8, 1945 to Claude & Lovina Cowles and married Michael Goggins. She will be greatly missed by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. SURVIVORS Husband, Michael Goggins; son, David (Tonya) Flynn...
Irma Minnerick
May 7, 2008
Mrs. Irma Minnerick, age , 88, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Poppen residence. She was born March 10, 1920 in Ravenna to Russell and Hazel (Wilde) Patterson and resided in Muskegon Heights for most of her life. The former Irma Patterson married Russell W. Minnerick in Muskegon on December 3, 1938. He preceded her in death...
Louise Lois Andrew
May 7, 2008
Louise Lois Andrew, age 70, passed away on May 7, 2008. Louise was born in Muskegon, on March 8, 1938 to the late Gustaf and Eleanor Pearson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Wm. "Eddie" Andrew. Surviving are her three daughters, Kari (Steve) Anderson, Tamara (Michael) Gregory, and Lori (Tony) Frost; six grandchildren, Steven...
Frank B. Pieczynski
May 6, 2008
Mr. Frank B. Pieczynski, age 94, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. He was born on October 25, 1913 in Junction City, WI to Charles and Rose (Pionek) Pieczynski. Frank married Ann Bempke on November 18,1935. He was a member and usher of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, had worked at Lakey Foundry and retired from American Coil Spring...
Chandra Lyn Page
May 6, 2008
Chandra Lyn Page, age 37, passed away from complications of diabetes on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, surrounded by people who love her. Chandra was born February 16, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and adopted at 9 weeks old by Larry and Marcia Page. Chandra attended several Muskegon elementary schools and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1989. She attended Eastern...
Debra J. Mcclure Rivord
May 5, 2008
Mrs. Debra J. McClure Rivord, age 45, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, May 5, 2008 in Baldwin, MI. She was born October 26, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Joanne (Wilson) Lathrop. Debra was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and was employed at Shore Haven Living Center. Besides her parents, she was...
Michael Lee Taylor
May 5, 2008
Mr. Michael Lee Taylor, age 38, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 5, 2008 at a local hospital. Michael was born to Harold G. and Donna M. (VanMaastricht) Taylor on November 10, 1969 in Muskegon where he was a lifelong resident. He was a 1988 graduate of Orchard View High School. On July 22, 2006 he married the former Mary...
Sadie Larsen
May 4, 2008
We all face challenges in our lives, times of trial and trouble. Yet no matter what she faced, Sadie Larsen was simply unsinkable. She was a remarkable woman, a beautiful, buoyant lady who brightened the lives of everyone around her. Smiling Sadie she was called, for the broad grin she always wore. She was known for her smile, but...
Norma Agard
May 4, 2008
The greatest teachers are the ones who never stop learning, and for Norma Agard, life itself was a classroom, always filled with new knowledge. For 88 years, Norma was a curious and energetic student in this classroom of life. Through her words and her example, she passed on the many lessons that she had learned, to her children, her...
Preston James Vanderkooi
May 3, 2008
Mr. Preston James VanderKooi, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born November 15, 1960 in Grand Haven, MI to Leo and Carolyn (Barnhard) VanderKooi and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. Preston had operated Shoreline Restoration and had worked in the...
Virginia Stowe
May 3, 2008
Mrs. Virginia Stowe, age 83, passed away at her home Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born on November 28, 1924 to George and Matilda (Timm) Schreier in Chicago, IL. She had worked in the quality control department for Muskegon Piston Ring prior to her retirement in 1987. Mrs. Stowe had always loved spending time with her children and...
Pearl Mae Gillespie Turns
May 2, 2008
Mrs. Pearl Mae (Veach) Gillespie Turns, age 91, passed away Friday, May 02, 2008 at Mercy Health Partners-Sherman Campus. She was born April 19, 1917 in Allegan, MI to the late David and Martha Veach. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Gillespie; her 2nd husband, Raymond Turns; two daughters, Joyce Henry and...