Vivian Kelley
Mar 22, 2008
Vivian Kelley was a woman of great strength, and even greater faith. She was a sweet, supportive woman, who lived a long and full life, a life full of family and fond memories. Vivian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, a lady with a golden heart, who always showed us the silver lining in life....
Louis Taylor
Mar 22, 2008
Mr. Taylor, age 61, died March 22, 2008. He was born March 10, 1947 in Muskegon, son of the late Louis & Norma (Wambaugh) Taylor. Survived by 2 daughters Victoria (Todd) Harris of Belleville and Angela (Jason) Herder of Muskegon; 2 granddaughters, Virginia & Courtney Harris; 2 grandsons, Alex & Zach Herder; 3 brothers, Ralph Taylor of IL, Ernie...
Eugene C. Smith
Mar 22, 2008
Mr. Eugene C. Smith, age 88, died Saturday, March 22, 2008. He was born June 28, 1919 in Muskegon to Alex & Alyda (Venenklassen) Smith and married Helen D. Fisher August 6, 1943 in Muskegon. Mr. Smith was an Air Force Veteran of WW II. He had been employed at Gibson Sheet Metal for 40 years and retired from...
Constance "Connie" Elaine Capp
Mar 22, 2008
Connie Capp was a woman who faced many challenges in her life, yet enjoyed so many triumphs. She was a thoughtful, considerate woman, who knew that lifes most prized possession is a family and a home to call your own. Connie was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, whose home was always where her heart was, surrounded by the...
Claudia Bielinski
Mar 22, 2008
In her ninety-four years, Claudia June Bielinski had gained the wisdom to know what was truly important. She knew that material things didnt last, and that family and friends mattered most. She lived through amazing world events, including two world wars, the cultural upheaval of the 1960s, space travel, and the increasingly widespread use of her favorite invention, the...
Angelo J. "Bernie " Bernardini
Mar 22, 2008
In todays society, material possessions tend to be a benchmark to measure a mans success. Too many times the simpler qualities, such as faith, dedication to family and hard work are easily overlooked when judging a mans character. Angelo Bernardini was not someone consumed by material gains in life but by the satisfaction of putting his family first and...
Barbara L. Thompson
Mar 22, 2008
It was once said, "Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away." there were many breath-taking moments in the life of Mrs. Barbara L. Thompson. Barb was the daughter of Hugh and Helen (Zack) Carpenter, born on September 19, 1949, in Grand Haven, Michigan. Barbara graduated from Whitehall High...
Donna Jean Froncek
Mar 21, 2008
Mrs. Donna Jean (McDonald) Froncek, age 80, passed away Friday morning, March 21, 2008. She was born January 23, 1928 in Muskegon to Donald and Jeannette (Hazekamp) McDonald and was a life resident of the area. On January 14, 1949, she married Albert Michael Froncek in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on May 27, 1961. Prior to...
Lloyd "Denny" Mcgahan
Mar 21, 2008
Denny McGahan was a big man, with a bigger heart, a heart he shared with all those around him. Denny was a man who was always looking out for people, as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He always told them ah boo, the way kids say I love you, but he didnt really need to. Denny told...
Raymond A. Stewart
Mar 21, 2008
Mr. Raymond A. Stewart, age 83, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born April 13, 1924 in Fremont, MI to Raymond L. and Jennie (Straszewski) Stewart. Mr. Stewart was a former member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and attended Sacred Heart Catholic church. He retired from Muskegon Public Schools. He enjoyed being...
Harrison C. Stout
Mar 20, 2008
Mr. Harrison C. Stout, age 89, passed away Thursday evening, March 20, 2008, at Mercy General Health Partners. He was born March 2, 1919 in Chicago, IL to the late Harrison E. and Clara B. (Lecus) Stout and was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by a son, Alan William, and an infant daughter, Rosella. Surviving...
David A. Brown
Mar 20, 2008
Mr. David A. Brown, age 44, went Home to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 20, 2008. He was born April 27, 1963 in Muskegon to Hugh and Caroline (Kuziak) Brown. David will be remembered as a great artist. He enjoyed drawing and visiting lighthouses. SURVIVORS include 7 siblings, Carol Krypel, Betty (Larry) Pacyga, Nancy (Frank) Bruckbauer, Tina (William)...
Kyle R. Deforest
Mar 20, 2008
A memorial service for Kyle R. Deforest will be held at Crestwood United Methodist Church, 1220 Creston, on Tuesday, March 25, at 1pm.
Lucille Ethel Kotecki
Mar 20, 2008
Mrs. Lucille Ethel Kotecki, age 81, died peacefully Thursday, March 20, 2008. She was born August 20, 1926 in Muskegon, MI to Emil and Elizabeth (McGowen) Furman. She married Bernard J. Kotecki on August 26, 1944 and he died on April 11, 1980. Survivors are her children, Diane (Richard) Bowen, Michael (Susan) Kotecki, Renee (Gilbert) Glynn and Charlene (Craig)...
Donald Ray Ellis
Mar 20, 2008
Mr. Donald Ray Ellis, age 54, passed away at his home Thursday, March 20, 2008. He was born July 17, 1953 in Grand Haven, MI to Howard and Lois (Runnion) Ellis and lived in the Muskegon area the past 10 years. He was currently employed at Automatic Spring Products where he worked the past 16 years. Don was a...
Arlene Ann Gue
Mar 19, 2008
Arlene Ann (Mabrito) Gue age 63, of Muskegon, Michigan died Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at her residence. Arlene Ann (Mabrito) Gue was born on March 17, 1945 to the late Orest M. and Susan (Micka) Mabrito. Arlene was a life member of Sullivan Community Church. Arlene is survived by 2 Daughters: Kimberly Gue and Tammy Nicholes both of Muskegon....
Adrian Vandonkelaar
Mar 19, 2008
Adrian VanDonkelaar was a wonderful man, who lived a long and wonderful life, a life so full of family, faith and fond memories. Adrian was a hardworking, loyal and loving man, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He gave all the love he had to his family, a love that lives on in them today. Adrians story began...
Helen E. Klein
Mar 19, 2008
Mrs. Helen E. (Ehrean) Klein, age 85, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Holland Hospital. She was born in Fruitport, MI on August 6, 1922 to Andrew and Theresa (Hybert) Erb and resided in the Fruitport - Muskegon area. Mrs. Klein had been employed by Fruitport Schools for 26 years as a bus driver. She is survived by...
Edward A. Fleischman
Mar 19, 2008
Edward A. Fleischman, age 90, of Grand Haven passed away early Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born October 25, 1917, in Chicago, IL, to Anton and Mary (Sucholas) Fleischman, and he married the former Maxine Settergren on August 22, 1959, in Muskegon. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2006. Mr. Fleischman had...
Frances S. Babcock
Mar 19, 2008
Mrs. Frances S. Babcock, age 85, passed away March 19, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on October 4, 1922 to Frank and Eleanor (Radecki) Wcislo in Muskegon and has been a life resident. On November 14, 1942 she married Sidney Babcock in Alexandria, LA, and he preceded her in death on May 7, 1993. Mrs. Babcock was an...