William Menehan
Apr 17, 2008
Mr. William Menehan, age 79, died Thursday, April 17, 2008. He was born in Green Bay, WI on June 1, 1928 to William & Clara (Wells) Menehan. Mr. Menehan served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed as a pursur at Grand Trunk Western Railroad until retiring and was a member of...
Arlie Seabolt
Apr 17, 2008
Arlie Seabolt, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, in Louisville, KY He was born November 23, 1939 to Edward and Sylvia (Strait) Seabolt in Kalkaska, MI. He moved to the Muskegon area as a child residing here until January 2007. Arlie married the former Karen Johnson on December 6, 1958. He was employed by Shaw-Walker for 43...
William J. Clark
Apr 17, 2008
Mr. William J. Clark, age 80, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born December 4, 1927 in Muskegon to William Roy and Agnes (Mahoney) Clark. He married the former Betty L. Smith in Muskegon on November 22, 1947. She preceded him in death February 14, 2004. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during...
Richard A. Hill, Sr.
Apr 16, 2008
Mr. Richard A. Hill, Sr. age 64, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at home surrounded by family. He was born January 19, 1944 in Muskegon to Robert and Eileen (Hanes) Hill and has lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Hill was a welder for Grand Haven Technologies, retiring in 1985. Mr. Hill was involved with...
Gary L. Williamson
Apr 16, 2008
Mr. Gary L. Williamson, age 77, passed away Wednesday morning, April 16, 2008 at his home. Gary's journey began on March 14, 1931. He was born in Muskegon to Elmer and Martha (Thompson) Williamson. At an early age the family moved to the rural Hart area where Gary graduated from Hart High School. Following graduation he joined the U.S....
Eva Kinsey
Apr 16, 2008
Mrs. Kinsey, age 88, died Wednesday, in Whitehall. SERVICE: Saturday, 1:00 PM, Clock Chapel-Whitehall. VISITING HOURS: Saturday, 11:30 AM until service time at the funeral home. DONATIONS: St. Mary's Catholic Church of Muskegon. CLOCK White Lake
Irene D. Reyes
Apr 16, 2008
Mrs. Irene D. Reyes, age 71, passed away early Wednesday, April 16, 2008. She was born on August 23, 1936 to Louie and Henrietta (Fernandez) Ledesma in Saginaw, MI and has lived in Muskegon most of her life. She was a member of St. Jeans Catholic Church. On February 11, 1959 she married Feliciano in Muskegon and he preceded...
William Taylor
Apr 16, 2008
William (Bill) Taylor, age 60, passed away April 16, 2008 at his home. He was born January 11, 1948 in Spring Lake to the late Allen J. and Rosemary (Roach) Taylor. Bill married the former Beverly Risher on April 24, 1971 in Spring Lake. He was employed at Asimco 37 years, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, avid...
Nancy Kay Vangilder-Rafferty
Apr 15, 2008
Mrs. Nancy Kay Vangilder-Rafferty, age 41, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 after a short illness. She was born to Wilma and Robert Vangilder on November 2, 1965 in Muskegon. Nancy graduated from Muskegon High School 1983. She was a CNA and a factory worker for many years. Nancy enjoyed camping, long walks on...
Michael J. Kohns
Apr 15, 2008
Mr. Michael J. Kohns, age 53, passed away, Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at The Poppen Residence. He was born June 19, 1954 in Rhode Island to James and Eleanore (Bradley) Kohns and has lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. Michael was a member of Calvary Church and a member of Prayer Partners. He was a "Big"...
Joseph D. "Joe" Jensen
Apr 15, 2008
Mr. Jensen, age 60, died April 15, 2008. He was born November 5, 1947, in Muskegon, to Max and Betty (Brown) Jensen. On May 16, 1986, in Muskegon, he married the former Carol Fansler White and had worked at Howmet Corp. for 38 years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of Friendship Wesleyan Church in N. Muskegon and...
Harley G. Girven
Apr 15, 2008
Harley G. Girven, 81 of Muskegon, died Tuesday, April 15, at his home. in Muskegon, surrounded by his family. He was born October 9, 1926 in Bear Lake, Michigan. His wife Florence (Jados) preceded him in death on September 23, 2003. He was a communicant of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, a life member of the VFW Post #948213...
George R. Chandler
Apr 15, 2008
George R. Chandler, age 68 passed away on April 15, 2008. George is survived by his wife of 25 years, Janet; six children, Douglas Chandler, Kim Fuller, Camille Mitchell, Carmen (Todd) Flickinger, Candace (Matt) Saya, Clinton "Skip" Rollins; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; his mother, Olive Chandler; seven siblings, June Beasley, Jim (Glenna) Chandler, Flora (John) Pastonik, Larry (Sherry)...
Cheryl Dawn Chase
Apr 15, 2008
Cheryl Dawn Chase, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend, age 64, passed away on April 15, 2008. Cheryl is survived by two children, Timothy Chase, and Dawn (Bryan) Snuffer; five grandchildren, Colton, Cade, Madeline, and Brayden Snuffer, and Anna Chase; three siblings, Sheila Gilbert, Steve (Sandy) Chase, and Thomas (Irina) Chase; several nieces and nephews, a special aunt Darlene...
Eugene Randall
Apr 15, 2008
Eugene Randall lived a long and full life. From his humble beginnings on their family farm in Lafayette County, Michigan, he worked hard to earn an education, raise his family and enjoy the fruits of a good life. With education a top priority in his life, Eugene went on to become a dedicated educator, who impacted thousands of young...
Curtis Assink
Apr 14, 2008
Curtis Assink passed away at home Monday, April 14, 2008 at 61 years old. He was born in Muskegon on March 26, 1947 to Fred Assink and Harriet Assink (Southland), and graduated in 1965 at North Muskegon High School. He worked for Continental Motors and later for Ford Motors. He had many interests and passions like golfing, bowling, playing...
Herbert "Herbie" Arthur Whelpley Iii
Apr 14, 2008
Herbert "Herbie" Arthur Whelpley III, passed into the arms of the Lord unexpectedly Monday morning, April 14, 2008. Herb was born on March 21, 1961 to Herb and Darlene (Mosley) Whelpley. They survive him along with daughter, Amber Whelpley, fiance' Mark Fuller; son, Herbert Austin Whelpley, fiancee Danielle Vandyke; his sister, Doreen (Gerald Evans); grandmother, Jane Beck, nephews, Kyle...
Donald Buchan
Apr 13, 2008
Donald Greig Buchan was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a hard-working, well-educated gentleman who devoted himself to his work, his family, and his country. He used his talents in the fields of education and music, leaving his mark on both. Born March 6, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Thomas and Hazel (Robinson) Buchan, Donald was...
Charles H. Curtis
Apr 13, 2008
Mr. Charles H. Curtis, age 78, passed away Saturday morning at a Muskegon Hospital following a short illness. Charles was born in Vicksburg, MO on May 17, 1929 the 2nd of ten children to Milburn and Clara May (Lipsey) Curtis. Charles was a decorated veteran of the Korean War where he served two tours of duty and received the...
Patrick L. Boese
Apr 13, 2008
Mr. Patrick L. Boese, age 53, died Sunday, April 13, 2008. He was born in Newton, Kansas on May 26, 1954 to John & Alice (Mock) Boese and married the former Marie Hyatt on April 11, 1990 in Las Vegas. Mr. Boese had been self-employed as a handyman for several years. Mr. Boese, being a Denver Broncos & John...
