Melvin Peterson
Mar 7, 2008
Melvin (Mel) Peterson passed away at the age of 88 on March 7, 2008 in Rancho Mirage, California. A resident of Indian Wells, CA since 1987, Mel is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years Adele S. Peterson, his daughters Jane Matanga and Karen Peterson, son-in-law Ben Matanga and granddaughter Nora K. McCartin. Also surviving him are his cousin...
Berdean Wright
Mar 7, 2008
Mrs. Berdean (Stone) Wright, age 101, died Friday, March 7, 2008. VISITATION: Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 3-5 PM, at Calvary Temple of Fruitport. MEMORIAL: Muskegon Rescue Mission. Clock Life Story- Grand Haven
Kyle Eugene Rust, "Little Bit" Jr.
Mar 7, 2008
Kyle Eugene Rust, Jr. "Little Bit", age 2 months, passed away March 7, 2008 in Grand Rapids. Kyle was born January 4, 2008. He is survived by his loving parents, Kyle E. Rust, Sr. and Jamie L. Morrow; grandparents, LaNay (Robert) Skeels, Henry (Mary) Rust, David (Gwen) Morrow, Jr. and Lashelle Harris; great-grandparents, Dale (Sandra) Sandberg, Yvonne and Dave...
Betty R. Rycenga
Mar 6, 2008
Mrs. Betty R. Rycenga, age 88, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008. She was born on January 12, 1920, in Grand Haven to the late Anthony and Margaret (Imanse) Groeneveld. Betty is survived by husband of 63 years, Louis; four daughters, Mary (Ronald) Retsema of Grand Haven, Carol (David) Folkert of Spring Lake, Sharon (Rodney) Pell of Spring...
Dorothy M. Anderson
Mar 6, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy M. Anderson, age 95, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 at the Poppen Hospice Residence. She was born May 22, 1912 in Muskegon to Peter and Louise (Peterson) Hansen. She married Edwin W. V. Anderson in Muskegon on September 6, 1937. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2000. Dorothy was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran...
Lauri Lynn Grant
Mar 6, 2008
Lauri Lynn (Strieder) Grant, age 48, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008 in Noblesville, IN, from complications of Pick's Disease. She was born February 24, 1960 in Muskegon to Nick and Judy (Cratty) Strieder. Lauri had also lived in Florida and Minnesota, before moving to Noblesville, IN. She will always be lovingly remembered by her husband, Jim; sons, Stephan...
David A. Umlor
Mar 6, 2008
David A. Umlor, age 64, passed away on March 6, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Pat; two children, Paula Pulsifer and David J. Umlor; four grandchildren, Andy, Derek, Sheldon, and Sarah; three sisters; and two brothers. David was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Hart & Cooley. A memorial visitation will be held...
Precious Angel Emma Shea Scanlan
Mar 6, 2008
Precious Angel Emma Shea Scanlan was born March 5, 2008 at the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. She proudly blessed her parents with the best 34 hours of their lives, passing March 6, 2008. She was the daughter of Daniel and Kathryn (LeMieux) Scanlan. She is also survived by her grandparents, Rick and Marilynn LeMieux of...
Elizabeth Marie Crimmins
Mar 6, 2008
Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Crimmins, age 84, passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2008 in Grand Rapids. She was born to Mary E. and Frank A. Grottendeck on June 16th, 1923 in Boston, MA, and she graduated from Roslindale High School in Roslindale, MA. She worked at First Shawmut National Bank in Boston, MA. On April 27, 1946, she was married...
William V. Breitfield
Mar 6, 2008
William V. Breitfield, age 76, passed away on March 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Breitfield; his parents, Clarence and Mary Breitfield; and his sister, Beverly Pawlak. He is survived by his son, Kenneth (Pamela) Breitfield; grandchildren, Tessa, Ken, and Raelynn Breitfield. William was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the...
Robert D. Reames
Mar 6, 2008
Robert Reames was a meticulous, hard working, fun loving man who dearly loved his wife, children and friends. He grew up surrounded by his extended family and having them around his own family was a joy that stayed with him his entire life. Being sociable, Robert made friends easily and valued their kindness and encouragement. For everyone around him,...
Paul Fazakerley
Mar 6, 2008
Paul Fazakerley age 77 was born on December 9, 1930 in Holland, Michigan and passed away on March 6, 2008. On June 19, 1954 he married May Shavalier. Along with his wife he is survived by seven children, Paul Jr., Denise Provencher, Terri (Ken) Merkins, Glen (Beth), Gail, Yvonne (Vern) Wilson, and Randy (Robin); a brother, Frank; Brother-in-law John...
Thelma Janette Leggett
Mar 5, 2008
Mrs. Thelma Janette Leggett, age 74, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. She was born March 18, 1933 in Halls, TN, to Richard and Molly (Duggan) Ward and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. On June 12, 1958, she married Melvin J. Leggett in Brownsville, TN and he survives her. Janette was...
Doris May Gianetti
Mar 5, 2008
Miss Doris May Gianetti, age 74, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. She was born May 2, 1933 in Chicago Heights, IL to Gene A. and Esther M. (Lauretti) Gianetti and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. Doris worked as a secretary for Teledyne-Continental Motors and retired in 1990...
Harry Vandyke
Mar 5, 2008
Mr. Harry VanDyke, age 93, died Wednesday evening, March 5, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born June 1, 1914 in Muskegon to Peter and Alma (Richeson) VanDyke and has resided in the area most of his life. Harry had been employed at S.D. Warren for 10 years and Naph-Sol Refinery for 22 years prior to his retirement. Harry was...
Roosevelt Wimbley
Mar 4, 2008
Mr. Roosevelt Wimbley, age 85, passed Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. He was retired from Eagle Ottawa Leather Co. as a Drum Operator. He is survived by 3 sons, Porter (Margret) Wimbley, Clarence (Liz) Wimbley, and David (Carol) Wimbley, and 2 daughters, Annie Clark and Willie Pearl Clark of California. Services will be held Tuesday, March 11,...
Lena A. Johnson
Mar 4, 2008
Mrs. Lena A. Johnson, age 68, of North Muskegon, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday morning March 4, 2008 at Hackley Visiting Nurse Hospice. Lena was born April 7, 1939 in Shelby, MI to Albert and Bertha (Rash) Long and married Mr. Brian H. Johnson on January 4, 1969. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers,...
Kelly M. Hilton
Mar 4, 2008
The moments are all right there, in faded color photos, moments of a life lived to the fullest. Kelly Michael Hilton loved photography, loved preserving what he cherished most, the fond memories he shared with his beloved family. Kelly was a wonderful man, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a son, a brother and friend. He was taken too...
Will M. Thoma
Mar 3, 2008
Mr. Will M. Thoma, born October 25, 1926 to William and Kathryn (Rose) Thoma left this earth Tuesday, March 3, 2008. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII & Korean Conflict. Will was proud to serve as Fire Chief of Fruitport Township from 1964 until his retirement in 1989. SURVIVORS Wife of 60 years, Lois; son,...
Gary W. Moore
Mar 3, 2008
Mr. Gary W. Moore, age 60, passed away Monday morning, March 3, 2008. He was born August 7, 1947 in Traverse City, MI to Neil and Edith (Coletta) Moore and had resided in Muskegon most of his life. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Muskegon High School. He worked for Howmet Corporation for 37 years and was a member...
