Robert Driscoll
Apr 29, 2008
Robert Benjamin Driscoll was a loving husband, father and grandfather who devoted his heart and career to the care of others. He was a great family man, skilled teacher and attentive counselor. His family was his joy, his students were his inspiration, and his friends were his encouragement. Robert was born to Frank and Dorothy (Petersen) Driscoll on April...
Grace A. Kolasa
Apr 29, 2008
Grace Ann Kolasa was a woman devoted to her family and to God. She worked hard taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren in a loving and patient manner. Born March 15, 1936 in Malden, Massachusetts to Frank and Clara (Chadwick) Clark, Grace (known as Ann) was one of two children. Tragically, Frank died of T.B. before Grace...
Eva Gruszecki
Apr 28, 2008
Mrs. Eva Gruszecki, age 91, passed away Monday April 28, 2008 in Edwardsville, IL. She was a member of St. Michael's Church. Mrs. Gruszecki was born to John and Josephine Foltynewicz on January 9, 1917 in Oglesby, Illinois. Eva married the late Paul A. Gruszecki on February 8, 1948, and he preceded her in 1986. She was an inspector...
Irma Baasch
Apr 28, 2008
Irma Baasch loved to experience and appreciate the world around her. She did many things in her life, all of which shaped her into the wonderful person her family and friends loved dearly. The turn of the century decade, from 1900 to 1909, was one of transition and progress. The industrial age was in full swing and mass production...
Daniel Marr "Dan" Sobish, Sr.
Apr 28, 2008
Mr. Daniel Marr "Dan" Sobish, Sr., age 43, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008. He was born June 26, 1964 in Muskegon, MI to Jack L. and Marcia A. (Lynn) Sobish, Sr., and lived in the area his entire life. Dan graduated high school from Muskegon Catholic Central and had attended Grand Valley State University. He currently had been...
Carol Peden
Apr 28, 2008
Carol Ann Peden was a loving, devoted wife and mother and a dedicated servant of the community. She treasured her family and their needs exceeded her personal career pursuits. Yet her many talents were put to creative use with her second family. The theatre became a great love of Carol's and her contribution to its vitality in the community...
Phyllis Loughmiller
Apr 27, 2008
Phyllis Loughmiller was a woman of kindness and generosity, constantly caring for others and putting the needs of those around her as her first priority. As an educator, wife, sister, and aunt, she made her way through the world with an admirable grace, always seeking to better the world around her through the connections she made with other people....
James L. Tromp
Apr 26, 2008
James L. Tromp, age 67, passed away on April 26, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Catherine (Pitts) Tromp; a sister, Katherine Fotis; and a brother, Patrick A. Tromp. Surviving are his children, Bobbette (Richard) Hibbs and Dale Harris; nieces, Kimberly Bigelow, Tangi Morehouse, and Kelly Remick; nephews, Jeff Ohrling, Don Bigelow, and Aaron...
Donald F. "Doc" Doctor
Apr 25, 2008
Mr. Donald F. "Doc" Doctor, age 76, passed away Friday evening, April 25, 2008 at his home. He was born June 19, 1931 to Derk and Ila (Baker) Doctor in Muskegon, and was a life resident of this area. Don worked for GTE for 36 years before retiring in 1985, and then worked part time at Sears for 10...
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,...
