Mrs. Sally Ann Luckett, age 63, passed away Thursday morning, March 13, 2008 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Ravenna, MI on November 7, 1944 to Worthy and Doris (Hallbery) Schofield, resided in Grand Haven for 36 years, and most recently lived in Muskegon. Mrs. Luckett was a member of Christian Life Center. On September 22,...
Ellis Gowell worked hard to provide for his children, and he found the reward for all his effort in their loving company. He was a dedicated family man. His wife, children, and grandkids were his greatest treasure. The Roaring Twenties marked a decade of prosperity, celebration, and jazz music. Yet everything that rises must converge, and with the crash...
Leone Grace Batchelder, age 80, passed away on March 13, 2008. Leone was preceded in death by her husband, Paul in 1989, and a son-in-law, John Veen. Leone is survived by her three daughters, Karla Bates, Rita Veen, and Paula Rowe; five grandchildren, Andrew (Kristi), Paul, and Jack (Angie) Veen, Stephanie Rowe, and Raymond Meloche; seven great-grand-children, Adam, Ashlee,...
Richard Gerritson, 91, went to be with his Savior on March 12, 2008. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30pm Tuesday at First Reformed Church, Rock Valley. Visitation with his family present will be 6:30-8pm Monday at Porter Funeral Home, Rock Valley. Rich was born January 17, 1917 at Rock Valley where he lived until 2005 when he moved...
Infant Joseph Hansen "Joey" DeLong, age 12 weeks, passed away unexpectedly into Jesus' loving arms, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was born December 20, 2007 in Grand Haven to Brian and Krista (Hansen) DeLong. Joey loved to smile, and everyone who knew him was blessed during his short time here. SURVIVORS include his parents, Brian and Krista DeLong; brother...
Mr. Walter E. "Gov" Gawkowski, Sr., age 86, passed away Tuesday morning, March 11, 2008. He was born May 4, 1921 in Muskegon to Frank and Stefania (Savitsky) Gawkowski and was a life resident. Mr. Gawkowski was a graduate of Muskegon High School, and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic...
Mrs. Estela (Anguiano) Torres, age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at the Hume Home. She was born January 9, 1916 in Guerrero, Mexico to Benjamin and Rita (Rodriquez) Anguiano and lived in the Muskegon area since 1955. On July 2, 1935, she married Prisciliano Torres in Crystal City, TX and he preceded her in death on November...
Mr. Jack Ronald Baun Jr., age 42, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Jack was born June 2, 1965 to Jack and Elaine (Maitland) Baun Sr. in Muskegon, and had been a life long resident. Jack was employed as a home health aide at Lakeshore Health of Muskegon. Affectionately known as "junior", he loved music, playing guitar, organ,...
Reverend Howard Farrell, Sr. dedicated his life to his faith, his family, and his community. He served his country in the Second World War and Korean Conflict, and for more than forty-five years he served his community as a minister at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Howard found the reward for his hard work in the warm company of...
Patricia Ann Crevier, age 71, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 10, 2008 with her family at her side following a long illness. She was born on February 6, 1937 in Escanaba, MI to Joseph Henry and Genevieve (Roberts) Paquette, coming to Muskegon when she was a young girl. Patricia graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1955 and...
Mrs. Catherine Louise Smith, age 73, passed away early Monday morning, March 10, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Shelby, MI on March 6, 1935 to the late Martin and Marion (Fowler) Schultz, and resided in Shelby until she married Fred Smith on June 26, 1954. Mrs. Smith was employed for many years until taking early retirement because...
Mr. John Piotrowski, age 92, died peacefully Monday, March 10, 2008. He was born on May 20, 1915 in Holland, MI and married Josephine Platko on July 5, 1941. She died on September 23, 1994. John was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Polish Falcons and Polish National Alliance. He retired from Teledyne-Continental Motors Corp. in 1972...
Mr. Robert Martin Tardani, age 86, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at his home. He was born March 13, 1921 in Muskegon to Louis and Filomena (Girocco) Tardani and lived most of his life in the area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp having flown 35 missions during WWII in B-17's and B-24's. Prior...
Mr. Jinnen "Jim" Shirrell, age 87, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, after an extended illness. He was born in Marcella, Arkansas on August 16, 1920 to the late Tom and Dora Shirrell. On May 3, 1946, he married Anna Kelley and she preceded him in death in 2006. Jinnen was a veteran of the United States Army serving...
Mrs. Johanna Schrier, age 91, died Sunday morning, March 9, 2008, at Mercy Hospital. She was born November 21, 1916 in Ridgewood, NJ to John & Agnes (VanDyke) Broek; and had resided in the Muskegon area most of her life, spending the last four years at DeBoer Nursing Home. Johanna had attended Unity Reformed Church and was a member...
Josie M. Garza, age 56, passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2008 at her home. She was born August 10, 1951 in Muskegon to the late Exiquio and Agnes (Chingman) Garza and was a member of the Southern Grand River Band of the Native American Ottawa Tribe and an active member of Four Seasons Kateria Circle of Muskegon. Besides her...
Beverly E. LaBelle, age 81, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at the Poppen House Residence following a long illness. She was born on September 16, 1926 in Muskegon to Lloyd and Antonia (Miskowiec) Rollenhagen and had graduated from Muskegon Heights H.S. in 1944. Prior to retiring in 1979, she was employed at Sealed Power Credit Union. Beverly loved...
Mrs. Geraldine M. "Gerrie" Monehen, age 90, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Seminole Shores Living Center. She was born October 10, 1917 in Muskegon to Edmund and Hulda (Padelt) LeRoux and lived most of her life the area. On February 19, 1944, she married John T. Monehen in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on May...
Mrs. Trena Gross, age 99, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Village of the Oaks. She was born in Muskegon on March 27, 1908 to Edward & Dena (Hamm) Wyn. Mrs. Gross had been employed as a Teacher and also as an X-ray Technician. SERVICE According to her wishes there will be no services. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery....
Rev. Colman Gilliland, Sr., age 88, passed Saturday March 8, 2008 in Heartland of Whitehall. He was a retired Pastor of Jackson Hill Baptist Church for 35 years. He is survived by his only son, Colman (Geneva) Gilliland, Jr.; one daughter, Rebecca Dandridge. Service will be held Friday March 14, 2008 at 12:00 noon at Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev....