William Carey, Jr.
May 24, 2008
William Carey, Jr. passed away on May 24, 2008, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bill was born in Hart on June 17, 1925, to William Carey, Sr. and Martha Kohns Carey. Bill and Ila Rochefort were married on March 1, 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Muskegon. Bill was employed at CWC/Textron for 33 years and, after...
Raymond David Mjovig
May 23, 2008
Mr. Raymond David Mjovig, age 69, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 at his sister's home after a six month battle with cancer. He was born in McIntosh, MN on July 30, 1938 at the Olson family farm to Cora Amanda (Olson) and James Lawrence Mjovig. He moved to Muskegon at the age of three and spent his whole...
Doris Nuvill
May 23, 2008
Doris Nuvill was a woman cut of the warmest, kindest cloth, who always volunteered her time, her effort and her love. She was so many things to so many people a loving wife and mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother, a loyal friend and shoulder to lean on and a faithful Christian. But more than anything, Doris was a...
Phillip L. "Bud" Maxey
May 23, 2008
Egelston Twp. Mr. Phillip L. "Bud" Maxey, age 89, died Friday morning, May 23, 2008. He was born February 4, 1919 in Bellair, IL to Orville and Leoma (King) Maxey and had been a Muskegon area resident since 1946. Mr. Maxey was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, was a former P.O.W., a double Purple Heart recipient, and a...
Darlyne Carol Luce
May 22, 2008
Darlyne Carol (Schmalzriedt) Luce, age 83, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. She was born May 6, 1925, to Edward W. and Marie (Stauch) Schmalzriedt in Detroit, MI. Darlyne married Raymond G. Luce on October 16, 1948, in Detroit, MI. She was a member at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Detroit and was involved...
James "Jim" R. Daly
May 20, 2008
Mr. James "Jim" R. Daly, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Hackley VNS Hospice House. He was born July 17, 1925 to Fred E. and Laura E. (Gibson) Daly in Petoskey, MI where he attended high school before serving in the U.S. Naval Air Corp for 3 years. On October 18, 1947, he married...
Betty L. Cihak
May 20, 2008
Betty L. Cihak, age 82, passed away May 20, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linus E. and Bessie Wesner; brothers, Ross, Donald, Gordan, and Leslie Wesner; and sister, Leila Lux. Surviving is her husband of 39 years, Louis E. Cihak; children, Mary Ann (Jerry) Breitbach, Michael (Norma) Bishop, Leslie (Keith) Baker, Patrick...
Paul Jack Farmer
May 20, 2008
Paul Jack Farmer, age 58, special son of Jack and Mary "Betty" (Jensen) Farmer, died May 20, 2008, peacefully at the group home in Muskegon where he had been cared for by the competent and loving staff for many years. Paul was born April 5, 1950, in Muskegon, MI. He enjoyed family visits, his mom singing to him, playing...
Nata Murdaugh
May 19, 2008
Ms. Nata Murdaugh, age 48, passed Monday May 19, 2008 at Harbor Hospice in Muskegon, MI. She is survived by her only child, (one son), Marquis; her father, Ray (Lucinda) Murdaugh; three sisters, Helen (Ardis) Womack of Grand Blanc, MI, Sharon and Tracy Murdaugh of Muskegon Heights; two brothers, Michael (Anna) Murdaugh, Tony and Jacquelyn Murdaugh, both of Dallas,...
Doris M. Cioe
May 19, 2008
Mrs. Doris M. Cioe, age 74, passed away Monday evening, May 19, 2008 at her home. She was born July 25, 1933 to Floyd and Betty (Walker) Rogers in Farwell, MI, and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. On April 5, 1952, she married Charles L. Cioe. Doris was retired from S. D. Warren where she...
George L. Olson
May 18, 2008
Mr. George L. Olson, age 83, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born January 11, 1925 to Ernest N. and Anna M. (Swanson) Olson, and resided in Muskegon his entire life. Mr. Olson was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, having served in WWII. He was an aerial gunner on the B-24, and...
Pearl M. Bean
May 17, 2008
Mrs. Pearl M. Bean, age 88, passed away early Saturday morning, May 17, 2008 at The Village at the Oaks in Muskegon. She was born on December 29, 1919 in Bridgeton Twp., Michigan to John & Stella (McKie) Young. She had been employed by Brennaman Hartshorn for 24 years until her retirement, and she was a member of Fifth...
Pamela Jo Knapp-Washburn
May 17, 2008
Pamela Jo Knapp-Washburn age 55, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Pamela was born on August 16, 1952 in Ravenna, MI to Charles "Gus" D. and Lois E. (Baranowski) Knapp. Pamela graduated Ravenna High School in 1970. Pamela is survived by her Parents: Charles "Gus" and Lois Knapp, 1 Son: Joshua Cammon of Muskegon. 4...
Joseph G. Domanchuk
May 17, 2008
Joseph G. Domanchuk, age 84, of Fruitport passed away Saturday May 17, 2008 at Harbor Hospice Poppen House in Muskegon. Joe was born May 7, 1924 in Fruitport Township to Joseph and Katherine (Bilansky) Domanchuk. On April 29, 1950 he married Vinci Fricano at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grand Haven. Joe was a lifelong resident of Fruitport and...
Patrick M. Williams
May 17, 2008
Mr. Patrick M. Williams, age 55, died Saturday, May 17, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 30, 1952 to Eldon V. & Maxine M. (Hulsebos) Williams. SURVIVORS Mother, Maxine Williams of Muskegon; sister, Lisa (Chet) Kordecki of Muskegon; niece, Emily (Jake) Stearley of Spring Lake; uncle, Leo Williams of Muskegon; many dear friends, especially Jack Chumley,...
Jerry W. Turner
May 17, 2008
Mr. Jerry W. Turner, age 61, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born December 22, 1946 in Oakland, CA to Clyde and Nellie (Hughes) Turner, whom preceded him in death along with his siblings, Leona, Dale, and Rose; and by his first wife, the former Janie McDaniel. Jerry was a member of First Baptist Church....
Barbara Ann Kibbey
May 16, 2008
Barbara Ann Kibbey, age 63 unexpectedly passed away at her residence, Friday, May 16, 2008. Barbara was born in Muskegon on July 20, 1944 to Norman C. and Alice H. (Grumm) Kibbey. Barbara attended Muskegon High School and was employed for many years at Sealed Power, Dana Corp. Barbara loved animals and was a volunteer at Muskegon Summer Celebration....
Jeanne Halverson
May 15, 2008
Mrs. Jeanne Halverson, age 66, passed away Thursday May 15, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. She is survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters, 1 brother and 2 sisters. 22 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Halverson was preceded in death by 2 sisters. (Please feel free to sign the online guest book at youngfh.com) MEMORIAL MASS: Thursday 11:00 at...
Kenneth Roger Kahler
May 15, 2008
Mr. Kenneth Roger Kahler, age 77, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008. He was born November 3, 1930 in Muskegon to Clifford "Bill" and Angie (Bewalda) Kahler and lived in the area his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement in 1986, he worked for 34 years for the City of Muskegon. SURVIVORS...
Robert H. Johnson, Sr.
May 15, 2008
Robert H. Johnson, Sr., age 87, died May 15, 2008 at Poppen Residence (Harbor Hospice). He was preceded in death by Margaret Mary (Peg) his wife of 39 years and his son, Timothy. Bob is survived by his wife, Doris Patton Johnson of Spring Lake; 2 sons, Robert of St. Louis, MO, David (Jane) of Norton Shores; 4 daughters,...
