Leora Marie Anderson
May 11, 2008
Mrs. Leora Marie Anderson, age 85, passed away on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008, in Muskegon. She was born January 22, 1923 in Bailey, MI to Lester and Kathryn (Bryan) Petersen and has resided in the Muskegon area since the age of ten. Leora had been employed as a cashier at Kroger Food Store for 15 years and previously...
Audrey Jean Beard
May 11, 2008
Audrey Jean Beard, age 79, entered into her end of life journey on May 11, 2008. Audrey was born to Albert and Bernita (Dravis) Sander on April 27, 1929, in Waukon, Iowa as the youngest of three, with two older brothers. Audrey began her career in Washington D.C. with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and retired from Bank One...
Bette Jordan
May 11, 2008
Mrs. Bette J. Jordan, age 84, died Sunday, May 11, 2008. She was born in Vance Creek, Wisconsin on September 24, 1923 to Clarence & Rose (Sanford) Anderson and married Dorsey Jordan on June 20, 1942. Mrs. Jordan had been employed as a Bookkeeper at Braun's Auto Sales for 30 years until retiring. She was a member of Edgewood...
Joan Melrose
May 10, 2008
Joan Marie Melrose was a woman full of spunk. She loved to have fun, she always had energy to spare, and above all, she loved her family and cared for them to the best of her abilities. Joan knew how to get the most out of life. In the heat of a Michigan summer, and at the onset of...
Betty V. Maule
May 10, 2008
Mrs. Betty V. Maule, age 84, died Saturday, May 10, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 13, 1923 to Richard & Elizabeth (Burns) Kreifeldt and married John Maule on July 1, 1957. Mrs. Maule had been a homemaker who was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Don Rea V.F.W, Lumbertown Quilters, & Muskegon Quilters...
Robert Edge Cope
May 10, 2008
Robert Edge Cope, 87, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in suburban Detroit, Michigan, Bob was an Eagle Scout and loved camping, hiking, and sailing throughout his life. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1942 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and served in the US Army 1945-46. Career was very important to...
Thomas Crotty, Jr.
May 9, 2008
Mr. Thomas Crotty, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 9, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on February 12, 1929 to Thomas Glen and Dolores (McMahon) Crotty, Sr. and had been a life resident of the area. Mr. Crotty was a Veteran of the United States Army. He...
Richard E. "Cowboy" Woirol
May 9, 2008
Mr. Richard E. "Cowboy" Woirol, age 86, died Friday, May 9, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 29, 1921 to Ernest & Pearl (Price) Woirol and married the former Clarabelle Farr on July 19, 1945. Mr. Woirol had been employed as a Maintenance worker at S.D. Warren for 36 years until retiring in 1983. Cowboy served...
Sue Peterson
May 9, 2008
Sue Peterson saved by grace, sins forgiven, Sue just left for Heaven. She passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 9, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on October 10, 1966 to Michael Holman and Diane (Holman) DeJonge. She married her life partner, Todd Peterson, on April 16, 1985. She spent her life being a devoted...
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...
