Shawn Ladonn Johns
Mar 1, 2008
Mr. Shawn Ladonn Johns, age 37, passed Sat. March 1, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. Service will be held Thursday at 12:00 noon at Greater Harvest Baptist Church, Rev. Charles Hildreth officiating. Visitation begins Wednesday March 5, 2008 at Toombs Chapel from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm. He is survived by his parents, Harold and Saundra Johns, Sr., one sister,...
Jerry Dean Mcclure
Mar 1, 2008
Jerry McClure never rushed into anything. He was an incredibly patient, deliberate man, a man who did things his own way, on his own time. Treat a man like a man and he will act like a man, Jerry always said, the credo he lived his life by. Jerry was quite a man, a loving husband, father, grandfather and...
Helen M. O'Connell
Mar 1, 2008
Mrs. Helen M. O'Connell, age 70, passed away Saturday morning, March 1, 2008 at her home in Muskegon. She was born on December 21, 1937 to Otto and Dorothy (Huffman) VanderLey in Muskegon and was a life resident. Helen had worked in the office at Fisherman's Landing and as a Para-professional at Steele School for 8 years before retiring...
Patsy Ann Babbitt
Mar 1, 2008
Mrs. Patsy Ann Babbitt, age 76, died Saturday, March 1, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 7, 1931 to Harvey & Elta (Ward) Bronkest & married John "Jack" Terrance Babbitt on October 13, 1951. Mrs. Babbitt had been employed as a billing clerk at Mercy Hospital for 25 years until retiring. SURVIVORS 3 sons, Gregory (Denise)...
Jack Daniel Fitzpatrick
Mar 1, 2008
Mr. Jack Daniel Fitzpatrick, age 81, died peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2008. he was born on September 1, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI and married Irene Sohasky on August 28, 1948. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving his country during World War II. He was an active member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and worked for...
Craig L. Ford
Mar 1, 2008
Craig L. Ford, age 51, died to save his uncle, David Branch, in a fire in his home. Now free of his earthly pain, he is in the arms of God. He was predeceased by his father, Ellis Ford, his grandparents, Thomas & Margaret Branch and William & Cora Ford, and an aunt, Leola Hittle, and his uncle, David...
Olive L. Chamberlain
Mar 1, 2008
Mrs. Olive L. Chamberlain, age 94 passed away on March 1, 2008. She was born in Pleasanton, Michigan on May 27, 1913. She was married to Gerald Chamberlain on December 29, 1935 and he preceded her in death on October 20, 1976. Olive is survived by two daughters, Lorraine (Jerry) Bagley, of Delton, and Alice (Jim) Weathers, of Fruitport;...
Charles J. Lindback
Mar 1, 2008
Charles J. (Jack) Lindback, age 80, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. Mr. Lindback was born March 15, 1927 to Carl and Anna (Pfenning) LIndback in Muskegon and was a life resident. He had been employed by Teledyne Continental Motors and retired from there. Charles joined the U.S. Navy Seabees during WWII, was a life time member of the...
Glenda Puente
Mar 1, 2008
Mrs. Glenda Puente, age 60, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. Glenda was born July 27, 1947 in Covington, KY, to Marion and Eula (Hughes) Hatton. January 23, 1993 Glenda married Bernardino Puente. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Glenda is survived by her husband, Bernie; 4 children Gena Keillor, Linda Morris, Becky Loss and...
Marcella Zwart
Mar 1, 2008
Mrs. Marcella (Shaw) Zwart, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Hackley Visiting Nurse Hospice. She was born January 15, 1921 in Flint, MI to the late John and Susan (Holly) Shaw. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Cornelius "Bud" Zwart; two daughters: Amber Joy and Marcella Ruth; and...
Sandra Denise Carey
Mar 1, 2008
Mrs. Sandra Denise Carey, age 47, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2008, after a very brief illness at a local nursing home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday, March 7, 2008, from Greater Harvest Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Riley officiating, Rev. Charles Hildreth, Pastor. Interment: Mona View Cemetery. Visitation: Today from 4pm-9pm at the...
William E. Quail
Feb 29, 2008
William E. Quail, 79, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. Bill is survived by his daughter, Linda Marshall of Gallup, NM; his son, David Quail of Canton, GA; his daughters, Laurie Quail Keller of North Muskegon and Sherrie Quail Locke (Jason) of Fruitport; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bill owned Quik-Way Stayput Signs and was also a former employee...
Betty May Sackitt
Feb 29, 2008
Mrs. Betty May Sackitt, age 82, died Friday, February 29, 2008. She was born in Gaines Twp., MI on September 22, 1925 to Anthony & Lydia May (Kramer) Kaan & married Wilford Sackitt on January 27, 1943. Mrs. Sackitt enjoyed being a homemaker, cooking & bowling on the Newcomers League in Grand Haven. SURVIVORS 1 son, Steven (Shelia) Sackitt...
William James Tilton
Feb 29, 2008
Mr. William James Tilton, age 82, passed away, Friday, February 29, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born March 29, 1925 in Canton, Ohio to William and Mary (Henry) Tilton. He was a member of Lake Harbor United Methodist Church. He graduated from Rose-Hulman University in 1949 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Tilton served his country as a...
John P. Mckeown
Feb 29, 2008
John P. McKeown passed away at his home after a long illness. He was surrounded by loving family members who had been caring for him during his last days. He died peacefully. John was born July 21, 1925 in Chicago, IL. He joined the US Coast Guard during World War II and met his wife, Shirley (Moesker), while stationed...
Roy Rafferty
Feb 29, 2008
Mr. Roy Rafferty, age 80, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008 at a local nursing home. Mr. Rafferty was born on March 2, 1927 to Alphonsus and Mary (McMahon) Rafferty in Muskegon and was a life resident of the area. He had been employed by The Norge and then by Neway, Inc., before retiring in 1992. Roy was a...
Dorothy Jean Walter
Feb 29, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Walter, age 77, died Friday, February 29, 2008. She was born on February 28, 1931 in Muskegon, MI. Dorothy worked many years for the City of Muskegon. She was preceded in death by her son, John Walter in 2002. She has no other relatives, but is survived by long time good friend, Joann Hagan of Muskegon....
Alice May Vallee
Feb 29, 2008
Mrs. Alice May Vallee, age 84, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008, at a local hospital. Alice was born July 3, 1923 to William and Lucy (Cooper) Suefert in Muskegon and has been a life long resident of this area. She had volunteered for the past 25 years at the Christian Community Center. Alice is SURVIVED by her 3...
Arnola "Nola" Foster Cornelius
Feb 28, 2008
The Lord has called our Mother's name and she has answered His call. Arnola Foster Cornelius, affectionately called "Nola" by her family and friends went on to glory on February 28, 2008, at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, at the glorious age of 74. Nola was born in New Albany, MS, August 22, 1933, to the union of Dunbar...
Judge John Namenye
Feb 28, 2008
Judge John Namenye was a good man, with a good life, a life devoted to serving his country, his community, and his family. He was an incredibly loyal, talented man, blessed with a level head and a golden heart, a heart he shared with those around him. John was a fair and honest judge and a most beloved husband,...