Bernice Travis Robinson
Mar 15, 2008
Mrs. Bernice Travis Robinson, age 85, passed away Saturday at Seminole Shores Living Center. She was retired from the State of Michigan as a social worker. She is survived by her husband Andrew Robinson, of Muskegon Heights, Michigan; four children: Milton Travis Jr. (Shirley) of Chicago, Illinois; Bonnie Terrentine (Robert) of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Melita Travis Johnson (Ernest), and Michael...
Ida Ellis
Mar 15, 2008
Ida Kirk Ellis was a cheerful, optimistic woman who always thought of others before herself. She devoted her life to her family. Her husband, children, and grandkids were her treasure, and in their warm company a familiar smile always brimmed over her lips. With the end of the Great War, thousands of young soldiers returned to their civilian lives...
Mary Moore
Mar 15, 2008
Mary Moore was a woman who was always happy to help. She was a strong, supportive woman, a lovable lady who did whatever she could for the people around her. From the birds in her yard, to the pets in her life, to the family and friends in her heart, Mary had plenty of love to go around, a...
Baby Zara Angela Renee Tawney
Mar 14, 2008
Zara Angela Renee Tawney, infant daughter of Mike and Cristine Tawney of Spring Lake, was silently born on Friday, March 14, 2008, at North Ottawa Community Hospital in Grand Haven. In addition to her parents, Zara is survived by a sister, Michala; her grandparents, James and Vicki Tawney of Muskegon and Jack and Tonda Colwell of Jonesville, MI; one...
Donna Jean Mcghan
Mar 14, 2008
Mrs. Donna Jean McGhan, age 77, passed away Friday evening, March 14, 2008, at a local nursing facility. She was born January 1, 1931 in Battle Creek, MI, to Donald and Dorothy (Martin) Bradley. On July 25, 1952, Donna married John Duane McGhan in Scottville, MI; and he survives her. She has been a resident of the Muskegon area...
Betty L. Eder
Mar 14, 2008
Mrs. Betty L. Eder, age 78, passed away Friday evening, March 14, 2008. She was born May 11, 1929 in Nahma, MI to Percy and Yvonne (Bedard) Stratton and had resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. Mrs. Eder was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School and had worked for Muskegon Catholic Central High School as...
Edward W. Funk
Mar 14, 2008
Mr. Edward W. Funk, age 86, of Muskegon, passed away Friday evening, March 14, 2008 at Poppen Hospice House in Fruitport. He was born on March 17, 1921 in Dorr, MI to the late Anton and Annie (Thomas) Funk. He married Miss Gail G. McDowell on July 3, 1943. Ed served in the United States Army as a Sergeant...
Marion F. Ellison
Mar 13, 2008
Mrs. Marion F. (Dawidiak) Ellison, age 93, died March 13, 2008. The funeral service will begin at 10am Monday at the Pachesny-Jend Funeral Home. Visitation hours will be Sunday, 6-8pm, at the funeral home and one hour prior to service time on Monday morning.
Carmen Nelson) Linderman
Mar 13, 2008
Mrs. Carmen (Leaf, Nelson) Linderman, age 73, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2008 in Muskegon. Carmen was born December 4, 1934 to Lyman and Kathryn (Harris) Leaf in Muskegon, and was a life resident. She worked at Rite Aid and was a member of Fellowship Church. Carmen had been married to Melvin Nelson and Albert Linderman, both of...
Sally Ann Luckett
Mar 13, 2008
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 L. Gowell
Mar 13, 2008
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
Mar 13, 2008
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
Mar 12, 2008
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...
Baby Joseph Hansen "Joey" Delong
Mar 12, 2008
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...
Walter E. "Gov" Gawkowski, Sr.
Mar 11, 2008
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...
Estela Torres
Mar 11, 2008
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...
Jack Ronald Baun, Jr.
Mar 11, 2008
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,...
Howard Farrell
Mar 11, 2008
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
Mar 10, 2008
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...
Catherine Louise Smith
Mar 10, 2008
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...
