Betty J. Rozek
Jun 1, 2008
Mrs. Betty J. Rozek, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008. She was born October 12, 1925 in Muskegon to Arthur and Gladys (Robarge) Benson. She married Leonard Rozek on November 4, 1955 in San Diego, CA. He preceded her in death on December 20, 1972. Betty retired from American Coil Spring after 30 years and was previously...
John M. Grostic
May 31, 2008
John M. Grostic, age 56, of Grand Haven passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was born April 5, 1952, in Battle Creek to Marvin and Catherine (Hill) Grostic, and he married the former Eileen Schroeder on August 19, 1978, in Portage, MI. Mr. Grostic moved to the Tri-Cities area in 2004 and was currently employed as a...
Seth Thomas Schaefer
May 31, 2008
Mr. Seth Thomas Schaefer, age 82, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was born February 23, 1926 in Muskegon to Gladys Turner & Austin B. Schaefer and resided most of his life in the Muskegon area. Seth was a member of Cloverville Baptist Church. Seth married the former Beatrice Hill and she preceded him...
Allen R. Nieboer
May 30, 2008
Mr. Allen R. Nieboer, age 75, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, at his home. Mr. Nieboer was born November 3, 1932 to Joseph and Hattie (Ham) Nieboer in Muskegon and has been a life resident of the area. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War and then was employed by Sappi Fine Paper...
Marjorie "Margie" L. Owen
May 30, 2008
Mrs. Marjorie "Margie" L. Owen, age 87, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008 at Sanctuary at The Oaks. She was born in Detroit, MI on March 14, 1921 to Clarence and Kate (Shinneman) Clay and resided in Niles, MI before moving to Muskegon in 2004. Mrs. Owen was a member of First Baptist Church of Niles. She worked in...
Don Kolasa
May 30, 2008
Don Kolasa was a hardworking, fun-loving family man, who devoted his life to serving his country, his community, and most of all, his family. He was a proud veteran, a loyal auto worker, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Most of all, Don was a good man with a great life, a life we were so lucky...
Shirley Ann Elliott
May 30, 2008
Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Ann (Cole) Elliott went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2008. Shirley was born on August 8, 1940 in Phenix City, Alabama to Dan and Mary Ella (Macon) Cole. Dan and Mary Ella had three other children, all boys. In 1950, at the age of 9 years,...
Josephine "Jo" Katt
May 29, 2008
Mrs. Josephine "Jo" (Rozema) Katt, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born May 16, 1917 in Olive Center, Michigan to Leon and Carrie (Knoper) Rozema and lived in the Muskegon area since 1931. On June 8, 1939, she married Ralph Katt in Muskegon, and he survives her. She was a member...
Lula Barton
May 29, 2008
Mrs. Lula Barton, age 76, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 at her residence. She was a retired Cook from Doo Drop Inn Restaurant. She is survived by her only son, Dornell (Yvette) Barton of of Columbus, Ohio, 4 daughters, Billie Quian of Muskegon, Lubertha of Detroit, Carlean (Fred) Charles of Omaha, Neb. and Jessie (Dapo) Foreman of Chicago,...
Ethel "Lucille" Sorenson
May 29, 2008
Mrs. Ethel "Lucille" (Goosen) Sorenson, age 92, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2008, in Spring Lake. She was born August 15, 1914 in Arcadia, MI to Robert and Ethel Venne and had resided in the Muskegon area for most of her life. Lucille retired as the receptionist and custodian of the Muskegon Women's Club; and had previously been...
Spiros A. Bouyoucos
May 28, 2008
Mr. Spiros A. Bouyoucos, age 85, passed away, Wednesday, May 28 at the Poppen Residence. He was born on January 15, 1923 in Likohia, Greece. He graduated from the University of Athens in Greece with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. In 1957, he came to the United States to work as a chemist for The Dow Chemical Co....
Charlotte Albertine Johnson
May 28, 2008
Charlotte Albertine Johnson passed away quietly May 28th following a short illness. Born November 16, 1916 in Manchester, Connecticut, Char resided in Grand Haven for more than 60 years. Growing up with her parents, Benjamin W. and Elsie Palmer Albertine, Char attended school at the Norwich Free Academy. Upon graduation she joined the Travelers Insurance Company staff in Hartford,...
Lawrence R. Hovey
May 28, 2008
Mr. Lawrence R. Hovey, age 81, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in Rockledge, Florida. He was born on September 1, 1926 in Muskegon and was a life long resident. He married Eileen Morrissey in August of 1960. He was a member of the American Legion Post, Muskegon Eagles, Moose Lodge, VFW Post 449 and Lincoln Golf Club. He...
Fred J. Holland
May 27, 2008
HOLLAND, MR. FRED J. Muskegon Mr. Fred J. Holland, age 82, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was born in Camden, TN on October 2, 1925 to Clarence & Linnie (Johnson) Holland and married the former Jane M. Fuller on May 4, 1979. Mr. Holland had served his country in the US Navy and been employed as a Police...
William "Bill" Byl
May 27, 2008
William "Bill" Byl, aged 91, of Grand Haven, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, and went to his eternal home. It is with joy and thanksgiving that we celebrate his life of love and service to God, our country, and to the Grand Haven Community. Bill was born in Grand Haven on February 9, 1917, to William and Elizabeth...
Marian M. Morris
May 26, 2008
Mrs. Marian M. Morris died May 26, 2008 at the age of 90 at Harbor Hospice. She was born December 20, 1917 in Montague, Michigan to Edward and Katherine Boardwell in the house her father built on Stebbins Street. Marian was the youngest of three children, having had two older brothers, Norval and James. She was a graduate of...
Kathryn Darling
May 26, 2008
Kathryn Darling always made the most of things. She was a wonderful woman, strong and selfless, caring and compassionate to the people around her. She lived a long and full life, a life filled with challenges and triumphs, family and fond memories. Kathryn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, whose golden heart forever found lifes silver lining....
Virginia "May" Brooks
May 25, 2008
Mrs. Virginia "May" Brooks, age 75, passed away early Sunday morning, May 25, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born August 2, 1932 to John and Gertrude (Franken) Wilber in Muskegon, and lived most of her life here. May worked for the Muskegon Public Schools before retiring. Spending time with family and friends brought her great happiness. She enjoyed gardening,...
Leona F. Uganski
May 25, 2008
Mrs. Leona F. Uganski, age 88, died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Seminole Shores. She was born on August 24, 1919 in Claybanks, Twp., Oceana County to Edward and Anna (Greinke) Schmiedeknecht, and moved to the Muskegon area in 1941. Mrs. Uganski was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and belonged to the Lithuanian Club. In April of 1939,...
Dorothy R. Wilson
May 25, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy R. Wilson, age 84, died Sunday, May 25, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 30, 1924 to John & Ruth (Medema) Barsema and married Arthur Wilson on December 3, 1943. Mrs. Wilson had been employed as a Bookkeeper at EH Sheldon for several years. She was a member of Fruitport Congregational U.C.C. and will...
