Mildred "Millie" Wedell
May 13, 2008
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" Wedell, age 88, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in Ravenna. She was born January 17, 1920 in Ravenna to John and Genevieve (Mainone) Plamp. Mrs. Wedell was a teacher for 29 years in Kalamazoo and Zeeland and retired from Fruitport Schools. Mildred was long time member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. On June 21, 1947...
Leonard Hurrell
May 13, 2008
On May 13, 2008, our father, Leonard Hurrell, age 88, returned gently to his Creator. He was embraced by Mary Hurrell and his daughter, Patricia, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind Marie Hurrell, his beloved wife of six years. Their time together was a comfort and a great blessing. As a young man, Leonard served in World...
Levella Hines
May 13, 2008
Mrs. Levella Hines, age 75, passed Tuesday May 13, 2008 at Hackley Visiting Nurses Hospice House in Muskegon. She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt; 4 sons, Dofice, Herman, Levern and Donald; 3 daughters; Mary, Carretha, Brenda and Bett; Services will be held Sat. at 1 p.m. at Church of the Living God, Bishop John Williams Jr., Pastor, Pastor...
Col. Russell A. Hage
May 13, 2008
Col. Russell A. Hage (RET), age 89, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born March 20, 1919 in Ravenna to Thomas W. and Cora (Spoelman) Hage; and had been a life resident of the area. Russ was a 1939 graduate of Muskegon High School and was a member of...
Dorothy Hylen Richards
May 12, 2008
Dorothy Hylen Richards was a strong, yet gentle woman who lived her life by being an example of a loving wife, nurturing mother, devoted friend and faithful Christian. She was constant in the lives of those who knew her, very dependable and loyal. Dorothy spent her days making sure that everyone knew the most important thing in life that...
David P. Cook
May 11, 2008
Mr. David P. Cook, age 74, died Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was born March 9, 1934 in Muskegon to Claire and Ruth (VandenBerg) Cook and had been a life resident. SURVIVORS include his wife, the former Mary Hartley; 2 daughters, Terri Cook-Clark and Cynthia Rayen; son, Michael Cook; and 4 grandchildren. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Thursday at...
Robert L. Souser
May 11, 2008
Mr. Robert L. Souser, age 68, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born in Muskegon on September 4, 1939 to Milton and Helen (Sandman) Souser and had been a life resident. Robert had been employed by Howmet Corporation for 37 years before retiring in 2001. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed taking...
Clement George Gilbert
May 11, 2008
Mr. Clement George Gilbert, age 91, passed away Sunday morning, May 11, 2008, at the Harbor Hospice-Poppen House, following a brief illness. Clem was born February 22, 1917, in Detroit to Walter and Irma (Curtis) Gilbert. They moved to Muskegon when Clem was an infant. He was a 1934 graduate of Muskegon Heights H.S. and received his Bachelor in...
Alice A. Reinertson
May 11, 2008
Mrs. Alice A. Reinertson, age 95, passed away on Sunday morning, Mothers Day with her three daughters at her side, following a long illness. Alice was born on March 31, 1913 in Colfax, WI the 6th of 11 children to Christian and Helga (Johnson) Christianson. Alice graduated from Colfax High School in 1931 and moved to Muskegon in 1934....
A. Marie Nixon
May 11, 2008
Mrs. A. Marie (Peterson) Nixon, age 95, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at DaySpring Assisted Living Center. She was born August 2, 1912 in Scottville, MI to Frank A. and Clara D. (Hansen) Peterson and lived in the Muskegon area since the age of four. After graduating from Muskegon High School in 1931, Marie attended Muskegon Junior...
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...
