James Paine Jackson
Feb 28, 2008
James Paine Jackson was an accomplished man whose greatest success can be measured in the family he loved and the people he befriended. He was a devoted husband, generous parent, influential community member and all-around good neighbor. People mattered to Jim whether on the job, across the street, or right in his own home. James was born on a...
Donna R. Vanderkooi
Feb 28, 2008
Mrs. Donna R. VanderKooi, age 62, on Thursday afternoon, February 28, 2008, went Home to be with her Savior, who so lovingly prepared her special mansion. She was born June 6, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL to David and Ann (Haak) Medacco and had lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. Mrs. VanderKooi was a pharmacy...
Clarence H. "Bud" Woodward
Feb 28, 2008
Mr. Clarence H. "Bud" Woodward, Jr., age 87, passed away Thursday evening, February 28, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born on September 6, 1920 to Clarence H. and Emma (Carr) Woodward, Sr. in Muskegon and was a life resident. Bud had been employed by CWC Textron as an electrician for 42 years before his retirement. He was a member...
Clara Fitzgerald
Feb 28, 2008
Clara Fitzgerald, age 82, passed away February 28, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. She was born May 8, 1925 in Muskegon, MI. She is survived by two sons, Donald (Marilyn) Collis of Muskegon, MI and "G.H" Garfield Harrison (RuthAnn) Collis of Carlsbad, NM; and grandchildren, Brenda (Duwane) Peterson of Muskegon, MI, Donald (Valerie) Collis of Muskegon, MI, Pamela Carey of...
Dr. John Alden Copps
Feb 28, 2008
Dr. John Alden Copps, age 87, died February 28, 2008. He was born July 10, 1920 to the late Dr. Lyman and Stella (Murat) Copps. Dr. Lyman Copps was a founder of the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin. John graduated from the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his PhD. He was a Professor of Economics at Stetson University...
Donald W. Henderson
Feb 28, 2008
Donald W. Henderson, age 61, of Muskegon, passed away at home on February 28, 2008. He was born January 17, 1947 in Fremont, MI to Bruce and Lorraine ((McIntyre) Henderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shannon, in 2005; and his mother, Lorraine, in 1997. Don is survived by his two children, Melissa (Jeff) Stel, and James...
Robert G. Patterson
Feb 28, 2008
Mr. Robert G. Patterson, age 72, died Thursday, February 28, 2008. He was born in Conklin, MI on October 3, 1935 to Gerald Russell & Dorothy (Pendell) Patterson & married the former Barbara E. Modrow Borstler on February 16, 1985. Mr. Patterson graduated from Whitehall High School in 1953 & served his country in the U.S. Air Force during...
Raymond J. Baker
Feb 28, 2008
Raymond J. Baker, age 80, passed away February 28, 2008. Raymond was a veteran of WWII US Navy and a retired Baker. Survived by his wife, Ruth (nee Mundt); loving father of Ronald (MaryAnn), Rhonda Weisseg, Rosanne (David) Rock; proud grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 3; dear brother of Alvin, Gerald (Shirley) Baker of Fruitport, Ruth Styx of...
Larry Sieradzki
Feb 28, 2008
Larry Sieradzki, age 51, passed away peacefully in Snellville, GA on Thursday, February 28, 2008 with his mother by his side. Larry graduated from Muskegon High School in 1974, playing football, baseball and was an outstanding diver on the swim team. He had worked for Neway Corp. and Steindler Paper Co. before moving to Traverse City to work with...
Edna Lapointe
Feb 27, 2008
Edna LaPointe was one of those special people who appreciated the many things that make life so valuable family, friends and faith. A devoted mother, doting grandmother and faithful Christian, Edna lived in harmony with her beliefs and ideals, knowing that nothing was more important than the love of family. In the year 1918, America was in the midst...
Ernest R. Bates
Feb 27, 2008
Ernest (Ernie) R. Bates passed away Feb., 27, 2008 in Muskegon. Ernie was born to Harry and Coila Bates in Shelby, MI. He married Bernadine L. Raeth on Jan., 1, 1941. Ernie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in WWII with two of his brothers and one sister. He worked for Associated Truck Lines driving truck...
Tommie Mae Williams
Feb 26, 2008
Mrs. Tommie Mae Williams went Home to be with the Lord at the blessed age of 87, on Wednesday, February 26, 2008. She was born on June 20, 1920 in Taylor, Mississippi to Tommie and Connie Toles, who both preceded her in death. She met and married Prince Wortham before moving to Muskegon in 1941. She was a resident...
Tanya G. Beute
Feb 26, 2008
Tanya G. (McKee) Beute, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 26, 2008. She is survived by husband, Matthew Beute; children, Michael Langlois (Micah), Adrienne Langlois, Carly Crow (Steve), Amie Brown, and Cody Norton; grandchild, Jadyn Midkiff. Siblings; Malcolm McKee, Roger McKee (Mari-Lee), Cindy Lederer (Wayne), Shawn McKee (Janice). Preceded in death by parents, Malcolm and Loretta McKee. Tanya...
Jeffrey Scott Nesbitt
Feb 26, 2008
Mr. Jeffrey Scott Nesbitt, age 41, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, February 26, 2008. He was born February 25, 1967 in Muskegon to Clarence L. "Jim" & Janet (Richards) Nesbitt and had been a life resident of the area. Jeff was a graduate of Mona Shores High School and had been active with the Civil Air Patrol. He was...
James Bowden Jr.
Feb 26, 2008
James Bowden Jr., age 83, of Muskegon passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at a Muskegon Hospital. He was born June 11, 1924, in Lansing to James and Leah (Brokaw) Bowden, and he married Ann Meriam on January 29, 1949. James was a minister of Lakeside Chapel in Park Lake, MI from 1950 - 1960, South Okemos Church from...
Ellarose Williams
Feb 26, 2008
Mrs. Ellarose Williams, age 84, passed away peacefully while at home with her family on Tuesday night, February 26, 2008. She was born in Seattle, WA on July 24, 1923 and lived the majority of her life in Southern California, where she retired from Western Carloading Teamsters Union in 1984. She was married to the love of her life,...
Sidney Baldwin
Feb 25, 2008
Sidney Baldwin was known by many as a talented accordion player, avid fisherman, successful gardener and accomplished woodcrafter, but to his family he was a loving father and involved grandfather. Punctual and honest, he took his work responsibilities seriously. Proud, and thrifty, he made a life good for his family. Talented, handsome, strong and intelligent, he invested himself in...
Wallace Johnson
Feb 25, 2008
Mr. Wallace Johnson, age 73, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. He was born October 12, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Orland and Emma (Ross) Johnson. Wally retired from CWC Textron as a pipe fitter after 35 years of service. He liked to hunt, fish and travel, but mostly loved spending time...
Patricia A. Pranger
Feb 25, 2008
Mrs. Patricia A. Pranger, age 77, died Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 14, 1930 to Raymond & Sophia (Kubieciski) Mankoski & married Edward Pranger on April 15, 1972. Mrs. Pranger had been employed as a supervisor at Grand Transformers for over 20 years until retiring in 1980's. She was a member...
Gerald "Kelly" Clawson
Feb 25, 2008
Mr. Gerald "Kelly" Clawson, age 93, passed away Monday evening, February 25, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on February 24, 1915 to Noel and Irene (McMahon) Clawson and was a life resident. Mr. Clawson had been employed by the City of Muskegon Heights as a supervisor for over 30 years before retiring in 1977. He married...