Thurl B. "Buck" Buckmaster
Apr 24, 2008
Thurl B. "Buck" Buckmaster, age 87, passed away on April 24, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary; four children, Robert (Kay), Larry,Cheryl (Allan) Cole, and David; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and a sister, Esther. Buck was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving during World War II, and was a longtime...
Hubert William "Bill" Miller
Apr 23, 2008
Hubert William "Bill" Miller, husband of Linda Miller, passed away at home on the morning of April 23rd after a short illness. Billy was born in Chicago, IL on November 29th, 1929 to Hubert Miller Sr. and Phyllis Boyles. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the United States Navy for thirteen years. Bill enjoyed watching antique...
Rena Goggin
Apr 23, 2008
Mrs. Rena Goggin, age 93, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008. She was born to Robert and Lettie (Smith) Barber on January 22, 1915 in Lake Ann, Michigan. On May 31, 1938 she married Roy G. Smrcina, he preceded her in death on July 20, 1958, she than married Dennis M. Goggin on November 27, 1965, he preceded her...
Joanna Wawrzyniak
Apr 23, 2008
JoAnna Wawrzyniak, age 79, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, James; seven children, Cathy (Tyler) Grover, Denise Brumm, Jerome (Jan) Wawrzyniak, Guy (Charlotte) Weersing, Alex (Marcia) Wallace, Cleda (Lou) Schaub, and JoAnna (Tom) McIntosh; 19 grandchildren; amd 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Ronald Joe Kunnen
Apr 22, 2008
Mr. Ronald Joe Kunnen, age 80, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, April 22, 2008, after a brief stay at a local hospital. Ron was born July 1, 1927 in Fremont to Ben and Hazel (Dobb) Kunnen. On August 16, 1949, he married the former Madeleine Ennis in Fremont. Mr. Kunnen was a teacher with Muskegon Public Schools for...
Louise Clara Glass
Apr 22, 2008
Louise Clara Glass, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2008, at home under the loving care of her family and friends. She was born to the late Louis and Clara Workman in Grand Rapids on June 6, 1925. She is survived by her husband, Clarence, who was her life-long companion and sweetheart of 62 years; a daughter,...
Louise Purnell
Apr 22, 2008
Louise Purnell, age 88, went Home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. She was the widow of Jordan "Buddy" Purnell. Louise was born September 11, 1919. Louise was a member of Phillip Chapel AME and was dedicated to her service in the church, serving as President of the Silent Workers Club for many years. Louise...
Lyle George Race
Apr 21, 2008
Lyle George Race, age 85, was born on July 21, 1922 to the late Forrest and Louise Race in Pentwater, Michigan and passed away on April 21, 2008. Lyle worked as a cement finisher by trade. He loved living out west in the desert in Courtside, AZ cooking out, fishing and looking for Indian artifacts. He was a veteran...
Alice M. Ferg
Apr 21, 2008
Mrs. Alice M. (Harjes) Ferg, age 69, of Norton Shores, passed away April 21, 2008 after a long illness with kidney disease. She was born August 27, 1938 in Shelby, MI to Henry and Ruth (Iteen) Harjes. Alice married Donald Ferg on June 16, 1956 in Shelby, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth;...
Socorro Amaya
Apr 21, 2008
Mrs. Socorro (Sifuentes) Amaya, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2008. Born on August 31, 1928 in Crystal City, TX to Juan and Virginia (Castano) Sifuentes, Socorro married her beloved husband of 60 years, Juan (John) Amaya on March 9, 1948. In 1950, they moved to Muskegon, MI, where they made their home. Mrs. Amaya lead...
Delores E. Rakovits
Apr 21, 2008
Mrs. Delores E. Rakovits, age 74, died Monday, April 21, 2008. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on November 18, 1933 to Lawrence & Eloise (Peterson) Sutter. Mrs. Rakovits had been a homemaker and was a longtime member of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Rakovits was a member of the Muskegon Motorcycle Club, a former state speed skater,...
George Koolovitz
Apr 20, 2008
Born in Chicago to George Koolovitz, Sr. and Sophie (Zeleznick) Koolovitz. Died Sunday at VNS Scolnick Hospice House. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Rudolph, and wife Laura. Mr. Koolovitz served in the US Army Maintenance Battalion of Company A, First Armored Division. He saw duty in the Italian, the Rome Arno, and in the Tunisian Campaign during...
Barbara Parks Sherwood
Apr 20, 2008
Barbara Parks Sherwood, 94, long-time Tri-Cities resident, died Sunday April 20, 2008 at Oak Crest Manors in Spring Lake. Barbara was born in Grand Rapids, MI where she attended her grandmother's and mother's private school before graduating from Central High School. Her family owned a cottage in Highland Park where she and her brother, Paul, spent many happy summers...
Anthony " Tony " Strait
Apr 20, 2008
Everyone in Tonys life was captivated by his big, friendly smile and his kind heart. Family was his most cherished thing in life and he found great happiness in their company. Tony had a great work ethic and gentle sense of humor, many friends and countless hobbies. He lent his fun-loving spirit and compassion to everyone around him and...
Martin Shane
Apr 20, 2008
Mr. Martin Shane, died April 20, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; 6 children; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchildren.
Joyce Ann Warren
Apr 19, 2008
Ms. Joyce Ann Warren, age 59, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Hackley Health Partners. Funeral Services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon at Queen Esther Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Greer, Jr. officiating. She leaves to cherish her memory, Brother, Joe; Sisters, Linda, Beverly, Sharon, Lesia & Tamara Warren and a host of other relatives and friends....
Matthias "Matt" Young
Apr 19, 2008
Matthias "Matt" Young, age 71, died suddenly on Saturday April 19, 2008 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on September 4, 1936 to Charles and Margaret Young in Muskegon. He was a member of Muskegon Catholic Central High School's first graduating class in 1954. Matt was co-captain of the MCC football team and attended Western Michigan...
Darwin Charles Sheffer
Apr 18, 2008
Mr. Darwin Charles Sheffer, age 73, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at an area hospital. Darwin was born May 20, 1934 in Muskegon to Charles and Julia (Hittle) Sheffer. He was a life long resident of Muskegon. Darwin was a baker for Winger Bakery for close to 25 years and also baked for a short time at Snow...
Clifton E. Clark
Apr 18, 2008
Mr. Clifton E. Clark, age 91, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Village of the Oaks in Muskegon. He was born February 6, 1917 in Paducah, KY and resided in the area since 2005. Mr. Clark worked for Excello/Textron Tool and Die for many years before retiring in 1977. In 1940, he married the former Ina Lee...
Gerrit Bud Steigenga
Apr 18, 2008
Gerrit Bud Steigenga, age 93, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home in Muskegon with his family at his side. He was born on November 23, 1941 in Muskegon to Harry and Gertrude Steigenga and resided here for most of his life. He graduated from Muskegon High School and was...