Debra Jean Lorenson
Mar 3, 2008
Debra Jean Lorenson went to be with God and her mommy 03-04-2008 surrounded by loving family at home. On October 16, 1963 Morrey and Jean Lorenson brought their special beautiful little girl home where she resided for 44 years. Debby loved winning the special Olympics, lunches at Joe Chan's where she was treated like a queen, extensive travel, casinos,...
Phyllis J. Chandonnet
Mar 2, 2008
Mrs. Phyllis J. Chandonnet, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on October 19, 1916 to Joseph and Anna (Kowal) Szost, and resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Chandonnet retired from Kaydon Corporation after more than 30 years of work. She was a very active member of St. Michael's Catholic...
Aaron D. Gates
Mar 2, 2008
Mr. Aaron D. Gates, age 75, passed Sunday March 2, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. He retired from Michigan State University in the Maintenance Dept. He is survived by his two brothers, Groover (Shirley) Gates of Muskegon and Eldridge (Doris) Gates of Muskegon Hts. Service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Zion Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., Pastor David Wimbley officiating....
John A. Huggett
Mar 2, 2008
John A. Huggett, age 78, passed away on March 2, 2008. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mickey (Bond) Huggett; two children, Rick (Sherry) Huggett, and Brenda (Phil) Gebhart; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Stacy Huggett; a special sister-in-law, Holly Merkins, along with several nieces and nephews. John was a veteran of the United States Navy serving...
Kathryn L. Lund
Mar 2, 2008
Mrs. Kathryn L. Lund, age 87, died Sunday, March 2, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 3, 1920 to Edward & Lisette (Goetz) Krautheim & married Carl Lund on August 7, 1942. Mrs. Lund was a graduate of Michigan State University and a lifelong member of First Congregational Church. SURVIVORS Husband, Carl; 2 daughters, Lisa Lund...
F. Wayne Nuttall
Mar 2, 2008
Mr. F. Wayne Nuttall, age 65, died Sunday, March 2, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 14, 1942 to Lester & Carol (Olsen) Nuttall. Mr. Nuttall had been employed as a technician at S.D. Warren for over 30 years until retiring. He served his country in the National Guard. SURVIVORS 1 daughter, Cindy Dexter of Destin,...
Ruby P. Erbes
Mar 2, 2008
Mrs. Ruby P. Erbes, age 95, died Sunday, March 2, 2008. She was born in Fairmont, NC on January 22, 1913 to Carl & Mary (Ashley) McLean & married John H. Erbes, Jr. on November 27, 1935 in Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Erbes had been employed as a secretary at the Boy Scout Office in Muskegon for 8 years until...
Genevieve M. Roest
Mar 2, 2008
Genevieve M. Roest, 98, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008, peacefully, at South Lyon Gardens, in South Lyon, MI. She was born December 29, 1909, to John and Catherine Deutschman in Ahmeek, MI (Upper Peninsula). The family moved to Pentwater, MI when she was 12 years old. Later, she moved to Muskegon, MI where she worked for the Page...
Paul R. Shoemaker
Mar 2, 2008
Mr. Paul R. Shoemaker, age 56, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 in Traverse City. Paul was born June 13, 1951 in Jenison, and lived most of his life in Muskegon before moving to Brimley 7 years ago. While in Muskegon he worked at K & L Industries. In Brimley he worked at the Bay Mills Casino and Resort....
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...
