Ruth Ann Durst
Jun 23, 2008
Miss Ruth Ann Durst, age 50, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2008 following a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her Father, Curtis F. Durst. Survived by her soulmate of 30 years, Danwood Kalman and his daughter, Laura Bission; their sons, Danwood Durst, Leo and Fred Kalman; her mother, Virginia M. Durst; her sisters,...
Catherine Hoxie
Jun 23, 2008
Catherine Hoxie, age 72, died Monday, June 23, 2008. She was born in Difficult, TN on August 17, 1935 to Clifton & Lorene (Long) Richardson and married Bernard L. Hoxie on August 28, 1954. Mrs. Hoxie had been a Homemaker who loved her family. She will be greatly missed. SURVIVORS Husband, Bernard Hoxie; son, David Hoxie; daughter, Julie (Scott)...
Denise M. Genung-Parson
Jun 22, 2008
Denise M. Genung-Parson, age 38, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 22, 2008. She was born on April 13, 1970 to Glen and Barbara (Namiotka) Genung at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. Denise was a 1988 graduate from Mason County Eastern High School and a 1993 graduate from Grand Valley State University. Denise was employed by Johnson Controls and...
Lewis Richard Koplen
Jun 22, 2008
Mr. Lewis Richard Koplen, age 81, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 surrounded by his family. He was born in Aberdeen, SD on June 18, 1927 to Charles and Ethel (Smith) Koplen. Mr. Koplen was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. In 1958, he moved to Muskegon and was employed by...
Verna C. Huff
Jun 21, 2008
Verna C. Huff, age 75, passed away Saturday evening, June 21, 2008, at the VNS Hospice House. Verna was born February 4, 1933 to Emil and Ella (Grauman) Patow in Manfred, North Dakota. She married Richard Huff in 1953. She was 33 years old when he died, leaving her a widow with 3 young boys. She was not only...
Lorraine M. Lamkin Jarvis
Jun 20, 2008
Mrs. Lorraine M. Lamkin Jarvis, age 83, joined our dad, William R. (Bud) Lamkin, and her heavenly Father on Friday, June 20, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 3, 1925 to Louis and Leona Capua. She was the family matriarch and a wonderful friend to many. She will be sadly missed by her children: Michael (Geralyn)...
Willie E. Lofton
Jun 20, 2008
Mrs. Willie E. Lofton, age 89, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at Mercy Health Partners. She was a devoted and dedicated homemaker, mother, grandmother, and aunt; a faithful member of the Wood Street Seventh-day Adventist Church. Services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Muskegon Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Richard Washington officiating....
Ulric "Art" Evans
Jun 19, 2008
Ulric Elwood Art Evans was a talented, energetic man who lived his life with gusto. He worked hard and played just as hard. His interests spanned the race track and dance floor, the bowling ally and a singing group. Art liked to have a good time, but above all, he loved his children and the time he spent with...
Thomas E. Norris
Jun 19, 2008
Thomas E. Norris, age 67, passed away on June 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Phyllis; two children, Terry (Jackie) Norris and Pamela Root; five grandchildren, Thomas, James, Robert, Marie, and Angelica; three great- grandchildren, Braylon, CT, and Nylah; a sister, Nora (Joe) Henagin; a brother, Tony Henagin; along with his puggle, Hazel. Tom...
Raymonde M. Lara
Jun 19, 2008
Mrs. Raymonde M. Lara, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born November 11, 1922 in France to the late Jules and Germaine (Latzer) Herbert. She met American Army G.I. Amado Lara while he was fighting in Europe during WWII. They married on March 1, 1946 in France and settled in Muskegon...
George Halverson, Jr.
Jun 19, 2008
George Halverson, Jr. , age 80, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on June 19, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mildred; a son, Larry (Jennifer); three grandchildren, Kendra, Sean, and Heidi; a great-grandson, Riley; a brother, Maurice (Sue) Halverson; and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Jack (Julie) Schugars. He...
Stella R. Szmadzinski
Jun 18, 2008
Stella R. Szmadzinski, age 83, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Mrs. Szmadzinski was born July 7, 1924 to Anthony and Frances (Kielar) Czekuc in Muskegon. She married Joseph J. Szmadzinski who preceded her in death in 1990. She was employed at both The Muskegon Chronicle and K-Mart prior to her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady...
Irene Fitzpatrick
Jun 18, 2008
Mrs. Irene Fitzpatrick, age 82, died peacefully Wednesday, June 18, 2008. She was born September 21, 1925 in Muskegon, MI and married Jack D. Fitzpatrick on August 28, 1948 and he died on March 1, 2008. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and retired from Western Union. Survivors are her sons, Doug, Dave (Mel Murphy), Dennis...
Earl W. Morgan
Jun 17, 2008
Earl W. Morgan, age 68, passed away June 17, 2008. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Edith, in 2001. He is survived by his two step-daughters, Christine (James) Wildrom and Crystal (Tim) Gronevelt; seven step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; a brother; Carl Morgan; and 4 sisters, Betty Ables, Rosie England, Sue Pruett, and Allene Plotner. Earl retired from CWC....
Eileen Hewitt
Jun 17, 2008
Mrs. Eileen Hewitt, age 86, passed away early Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born September 12, 1921 to Edward A. and Una Belle "Nora" (Becker) O'Neill in Morley, MI and moved to the Muskegon area in 1947. Eileen had worked as a sales clerk at Hardy Herpolsheimers, and also at Grossman's. She was a pianist for...
Unique Ann Sims
Jun 17, 2008
Unique Ann Sims, age 3 months passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 11:00am at Toombs Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Sims officiating. She leaves to cherish her memory her Mother, Marcy Sims; Father, Zackery Morris; Grandmother, Margaretha Sims; Grandfather, Vincent Parker III; Grandmother,...
Elva Marie Lebaron
Jun 17, 2008
Mrs. Elva Marie LeBaron, age 73, went to be with her Lord and join her loved ones in Heaven June 17, 2008. Mrs. LeBaron was born October 29, 1934 in Muskegon. Elva married William LeBaron on July 1, 1963. Elva was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill;...
Jane Bruins
Jun 17, 2008
Jane Bruins lived her life with an attitude that could overcome any challenge. She was strong, courageous, and compassionate, and took every opportunity she faced as a chance to better the lives of those around her. A loving grandmother, mother, and friend, she showed her devotion to those she knew with her golden heart, and served as a true...
Kia Marie Zeman
Jun 17, 2008
Kia Marie (Laux) Zeman, infant daughter of Valentina and Dennis, passed away June 17, 2008 in Grand Rapids. Kia Marie is survived by her mother, Valentina Laux, and her father, Dennis Zeman; 4 brothers, Patrick, Shane, Dylan, and Zane; 1 sister, Brittany; grandparents, Temple and Mary Laux, Sr. of MI, Dennis and Anna Zeman, Sr. of TN, Bill and...
William Woodward Leister
Jun 16, 2008
Mr. William Woodward Leister, age 57, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008. He was born in Detroit, MI in November of 1950 and had lived in the Muskegon area for almost 40 years. He was employed by ESCO for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and working with stained glass. Mr. Leister is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...
