Michael J. Kohns
Apr 15, 2008
Mr. Michael J. Kohns, age 53, passed away, Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at The Poppen Residence. He was born June 19, 1954 in Rhode Island to James and Eleanore (Bradley) Kohns and has lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. Michael was a member of Calvary Church and a member of Prayer Partners. He was a "Big"...
Joseph D. "Joe" Jensen
Apr 15, 2008
Mr. Jensen, age 60, died April 15, 2008. He was born November 5, 1947, in Muskegon, to Max and Betty (Brown) Jensen. On May 16, 1986, in Muskegon, he married the former Carol Fansler White and had worked at Howmet Corp. for 38 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of Friendship Wesleyan Church in N. Muskegon and...
Harley G. Girven
Apr 15, 2008
Harley G. Girven, 81 of Muskegon, died Tuesday, April 15, at his home. in Muskegon, surrounded by his family. He was born October 9, 1926 in Bear Lake, Michigan. His wife Florence (Jados) preceded him in death on September 23, 2003. He was a communicant of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, a life member of the VFW Post #948213...
George R. Chandler
Apr 15, 2008
George R. Chandler, age 68 passed away on April 15, 2008. George is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet; six children, Douglas Chandler, Kim Fuller, Camille Mitchell, Carmen (Todd) Flickinger, Candace (Matt) Saya, Clinton "Skip" Rollins; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; his mother, Olive Chandler; seven siblings, June Beasley, Jim (Glenna) Chandler, Flora (John) Pastonik, Larry (Sherry)...
Cheryl Dawn Chase
Apr 15, 2008
Cheryl Dawn Chase, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, age 64, passed away on April 15, 2008. Cheryl is survived by two children, Timothy Chase, and Dawn (Bryan) Snuffer; five grandchildren, Colton, Cade, Madeline, and Brayden Snuffer, and Anna Chase; three siblings, Sheila Gilbert, Steve (Sandy) Chase, and Thomas (Irina) Chase; several nieces and nephews, a special aunt Darlene...
Eugene Randall
Apr 15, 2008
Eugene Randall lived a long and full life. From his humble beginnings on their family farm in Lafayette County, Michigan, he worked hard to earn an education, raise his family and enjoy the fruits of a good life. With education a top priority in his life, Eugene went on to become a dedicated educator, who impacted thousands of young...
Curtis Assink
Apr 14, 2008
Curtis Assink passed away at home Monday, April 14, 2008 at 61 years old. He was born in Muskegon on March 26, 1947 to Fred Assink and Harriet Assink (Southland), and graduated in 1965 at North Muskegon High School. He worked for Continental Motors and later for Ford Motors. He had many interests and passions like golfing, bowling, playing...
Herbert "Herbie" Arthur Whelpley Iii
Apr 14, 2008
Herbert "Herbie" Arthur Whelpley III, passed into the arms of the Lord unexpectedly Monday morning, April 14, 2008. Herb was born on March 21, 1961 to Herb and Darlene (Mosley) Whelpley. They survive him along with daughter, Amber Whelpley, fiance' Mark Fuller; son, Herbert Austin Whelpley, fiancee Danielle Vandyke; his sister, Doreen (Gerald Evans); grandmother, Jane Beck, nephews, Kyle...
Donald Buchan
Apr 13, 2008
Donald Greig Buchan was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a hard-working, well-educated gentleman who devoted himself to his work, his family, and his country. He used his talents in the fields of education and music, leaving his mark on both. Born March 6, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Thomas and Hazel (Robinson) Buchan, Donald was...
Charles H. Curtis
Apr 13, 2008
Mr. Charles H. Curtis, age 78, passed away Saturday morning at a Muskegon Hospital following a short illness. Charles was born in Vicksburg, MO on May 17, 1929 the 2nd of ten children to Milburn and Clara May (Lipsey) Curtis. Charles was a decorated veteran of the Korean War where he served two tours of duty and received the...
Patrick L. Boese
Apr 13, 2008
Mr. Patrick L. Boese, age 53, died Sunday, April 13, 2008. He was born in Newton, Kansas on May 26, 1954 to John & Alice (Mock) Boese and married the former Marie Hyatt on April 11, 1990 in Las Vegas. Mr. Boese had been self-employed as a handyman for several years. Mr. Boese, being a Denver Broncos & John...
Robert C. Bareham
Apr 12, 2008
Robert C. Bareham, age 57, of Grand Haven passed away suddenly April 12, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. Bob was born March 14, 1951 in Detroit to Robert N. and Eunice E. (Keskey) Bareham and moved to Spring Lake at a young age where he graduated from high school and went on to Muskegon Community College. Bob served in the...
Alpheus C. "Al" Mcculloch
Apr 11, 2008
Mr. Alpheus C. "Al" McCulloch, age 90, died Friday, April 11, 2008. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on November 9, 1917 to Homer A. & Edna L. (Hoffmann) McCulloch. In 1945, he married the former Elaine E. Whitaker. Mr. McCulloch served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and had been employed as the Distribution Manager at...
Ralph D. Parm
Apr 11, 2008
Mr. Ralph D. Parm, age 62, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 3, 1945, in Muskegon, Michigan to Ralph and Clarice (Mallory) Parm. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a cook. Ralph married Diane Faught on December 3, 1973. He was...
William J. Veurink
Apr 11, 2008
William J. Veurink ,78, died Friday, April 11, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born in Grant, Michigan to Jeanne (Dykhouse) and William Veurink, was appointed to West Point in 1948, and married Maxine Klever in 1951. After graduating from the military academy, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force, where he proudly...
Raymond W. King, Sr.
Apr 11, 2008
Mr. Raymond W. King, Sr., age 80, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 at his home after a brief illness, in the presence of his loving family. Ray was born on August 4, 1927 to Josephine (Sadley) and William King. He served in the US Army during World War II and then went to work for Muskegon Piston Ring...
Leroy E. Cleveland
Apr 11, 2008
Mr. Leroy E. Cleveland, age 64, died Friday, April 11, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 1, 1943 to Floyd L. & Kathryn E. (Christenson) Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland had been formerly employed at Shape Corporation. He was a member of the Grand Haven Eagles and Grand Haven V.F.W. who had a passion for pool & cards....
Georgia J. Bourdo
Apr 10, 2008
Mrs. Georgia J. Bourdo, age 63, passed away April 10, 2008 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. She retired from Southwest Bell in Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Richard & Esther (Anderson) Robar. SURVIVORS: Her husband, Fredrick Bourdo; 2 sons, Tony (Solita) Bourdo, Fayetteville, NC and Todd (Patti) Bourdo of Maumal, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Bourdo of Muskegon; sisters-in-law, Sharon...
Evelyn R. Dumouchel
Apr 10, 2008
Evelyn Dumouchel was an incredible woman, intelligent and articulate, caring and compassionate, strong and supportive. Her life was surrounded by so many successes, the rewards of a life lived to its fullest. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and a light in the life of all who knew her. Evelyns story began on a hot summer...
Frances M. Williams
Apr 10, 2008
Mrs. Frances M. Williams, age 80, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on March 20, 1928 to Robert & Lillie (Sillman) Scheil and married Marlin Williams on August 15, 1963. Mrs. Williams had been employed as an Executive Secretary at Consumers Power until she retired. She was a lifelong active member of United...
