Willard L. Hawley
Apr 5, 2008
Mr. Willard L. Hawley, age 96, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at his residence, the Hume Home. Willard was born in Summit Twp, Mason County on April 2, 1912 to Guy W. and Rose D. (Horne) Hawley. He married the former Ruby E. Radtke in 1935 and moved to Muskegon in 1945. Ruby preceded him in death in...
Joni Lynn Dibble
Apr 5, 2008
Mrs. Joni Lynn Dibble, age 51, went to be with her Lord after a long struggle, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was born December 24, 1956 in Muskegon to Donald and Rita (McWilliams) Orcutt. She was an avid reader, loved to spend time in her garden, and "mowing the lawn", but most...
Clare A. Sorensen
Apr 4, 2008
Clare Sorensen was an honest, hardworking, peaceable man who lived his life for the good of his family and friends. Though a perfectionist and highly analytical, he maintained a kindness and wit that put others at ease and let them have fun. With his signature hat, sly smile and unique sneeze, Clare delighted in life and lived it fully....
John R. Farkas
Apr 4, 2008
Mr. John R. Farkas, age 82, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1925 in Muskegon Heights to Steven and Julia (Szucs) Farkas. He married the former Dolores L. "Dee" Wachsmuth in Muskegon on July 14, 1951. She preceded him in death December 31, 2006. Following graduation from Muskegon Heights High School,...
Grace B. Schultz
Apr 4, 2008
Grace B. Schultz, age 84, passed away on April 4, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Alvin in 1995; a son, David in February of 2008; and a great-grandchild. Surviving are five children, Beverly (Larry) Pollack, Louis (Marie), Helen (Kevin) Engel, Joseph (Kathy), and Mary Ann (Tom) Brodeur; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchil-dren; and...
Julie Ann Rybicki
Apr 4, 2008
Life is about living. Many people go through life simply being alive, without ever experiencing its fullness and joy. Julie Ann Rybicki was a woman full of life who enjoyed her every breath. Through work and play, hardship and illness, Julie never lost sight of the things that truly matter. Her sincere enthusiasm for an honest approach to life...
John P. Pepera
Apr 3, 2008
Mr. John P. Pepera, age 74, died Thursday, April 3, 2008. He was born in Freesoil, MI on February 10, 1934 to Paul & Katherine (Gancarz) Pepera and married the former Joanne E. Onstott on May 12, 1956. Mr. Pepera had been employed as an Operating Engineer at Caesar's Palace for 20 years until retiring and moving to Muskegon,...
Rita L. Sterling
Apr 2, 2008
Rita L. (Cooper) Sterling, age 71, passed away April 2, 2008 in California. She was the widow of Dan Sterling. She was born to the late Alvin & Ernestine Cooper. Sister of Alvin L. (Helen) Cooper of Muskegon Hts; Glenn R. (Willie) Cooper of Whitehall, MI. She will be dearly missed by all of her loved ones and friends....
Decola Fay Mcelfish
Apr 2, 2008
Mrs. Decola (Granny) Fay McElfish, age 91, went to be with her Lord on April 2, 2008. Decola (Granny) was preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1974, as well as 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Decola is survived by her daughter, Marjorie (Chet) Zbojniewicz, and three sons, Larry (Kim) McElfish, James (Vickie) McElfish and Terry (Robin) McElfish;...
Vera Knapp
Apr 1, 2008
Mrs. Vera Knapp, age 88, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 1, 1920 to Floyd L. & Audra (Garter) VanAllsburg and married William R. Knapp on August 31, 1940. Mrs. Knapp had been a homemaker and was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Vera also was an active member of...
Merre Louise Charland
Apr 1, 2008
Merre Louise Charland, age 86, passed away on April 1, 2008. She is survived by three children: a daughter, Brooke Wade of Hastings, MI and two sons, Norman (Lita) Charland of Twin Lake and Timothy (Caroline) Charland of Chino, CA; four grandchildren, Nathan Char-land, Corinn (Chad) Hower, and Ryan and Samantha Wade; and four great-grandchildren. According to her wishes...
Alice Lawie
Apr 1, 2008
Mrs. Alice (Zylstra) Lawie, age 86, passed away at Christian Care on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. She was born on December 29, 1921 to Charles and Grace (Dykstra) Fielstra in Muskegon. She was a member of Hope Reformed Church. Mrs. (Zylstra) Lawie was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Zylstra, in 1960 and Louis Lawie, in 1998. SURVIVORS...
Melvin Evans
Apr 1, 2008
Melvin Evans was a dedicated father who instilled strong sense of values in his children. He was a modest man, proud of all his family, yet filled with a wonderful sense of humor. As a very salt of the earth kind of person, Melvin was a hard worker even from his earliest moments. The man he grew into reflected...
Genevieve Winifred Mcgrane
Apr 1, 2008
Genny McGrane was a hard working, fun-loving, and outgoing lady, who devoted her life to caring for the people around her. She was a woman of great compassion and character, with an iron will and a heart of gold. Most of all, Genny was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who blessed the lives of all who knew...
Marjorie Rutherford
Apr 1, 2008
Marjorie Rutherford, Age 85, died April, 1, 2008, in Muskegon, MI. She was born December 12, 1922 in Kalamazoo, MI, a daughter of Ray and Harriet Lum. In July of 1951, Marjorie was united in marriage with Donald Rutherford who preceded her in death on November 26, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother...
Stanley Joseph Priebe
Mar 31, 2008
Stanley Joseph Priebe, age 93, died on Monday, March 31, 2008 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born on May 23, 1914 in Milwaukee, WI to William Priebe, Sr. and Rose (Jaster) Priebe. His family moved to Muskegon in 1915. He attended Muskegon High School but left early to work as a playground instructor, night watchman for Amazon...
Alice D. Brown
Mar 30, 2008
Mrs. Alice D. Brown, age 92, died Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was born in South Bend, IN on February 18, 1916 to John & Vera (Kish) Pataky and married Lloyd Jones Jr.; after his death she married George Brown. Mrs. Brown had been a secretary at Trinity Lutheran School, where she loved the children, a realtor, & a...
Baby Precious Caradine
Mar 30, 2008
Baby girl, Precious Caradine, passed March 30 at Hackley Hospital. Mother, Charmaine Harris and Father, John Caradine; grandmother, Angela Taylor and Erma Davis. Graveside Service: Thursday 11:00 A.M. Restlawn Cemetery, Rev. Anthony Latin, officiating.
Robert Earl Webb
Mar 29, 2008
Mr. Robert Earl Webb, age 84 passed away early Saturday morning, March 29, 2008 at The Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Bob was born February 18, 1924, in Kokomo, IN., to Vern Elmer and Sophronia (Howe) Webb. He served his country proudly during WWII in the U.S. Army . On September 15, 1943, Bob married the former Elsie Marie Hittle...
Glenn R. Josey
Mar 29, 2008
Glenn R. Josey, age 52, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his home. He was born July 8, 1955, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Glenn and Filomena (Cairone) Josey, and he married the former Carol J. Gagnon on May 19, 1984, in Spring Lake. Mr. Josey has resided in the Tri-Cities area for the past 25 years and...
