Edna Emma Schertenlieb

Edna Emma Schertenlieb

Feb 21, 2008

Edna Emma Schertenlieb, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 21, 2008. She was born on November 28, 1917 to Charles and Anna (Kersting) St. Amour and was a life resident of Muskegon. She married Ernest Schertenlieb on September 24, 1937 and he preceded her in death on May 20, 1992. Edna was a talented...

Clyde Arthurhultz

Clyde Arthurhultz

Feb 21, 2008

Mr. Clyde Arthurhultz, age 89, passed away Thursday February 21, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Arthurhultz married the former June Baird on August 8, 1943. She preceded him in death on April 29, 1989. He served in the US Army during WW II and worked in maintenance at West Village Mall until his retirement in 1993. Mr. Arthurhultz is...

Russell M. Heer

Russell M. Heer

Feb 21, 2008

Mr. Russell M. Heer, age 81, peacefully passed away at home with his family at his side, Thursday morning, February 21, 2008 following a long illness. He was born to Charles and Rose Heer on June 3, 1926 in Hart, MI. Russell was raised in Hart and was a U.S Army veteran having served his country during WWII. He...

Bettie A. Johnston

Bettie A. Johnston

Feb 21, 2008

Mrs. Bettie A. Johnston, age 79, passed away early Thursday morning, February 21, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born January 24, 1929 to Nelson and Eva (Bell) Williams in Muskegon, and was a life resident. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Ladies Church Circle. Mrs. Johnston had been a Girl Scout Leader, and many...

Louis R. Arcioni

Louis R. Arcioni

Feb 20, 2008

Mr. Louis R. Arcioni, age 80, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008. He was born January 30, 1928 in Muskegon to Frank and Zelda (Cuykendall) Arcioni. Mr. Arcioni worked for the Artistic Carten formerly Muskegon Paper Box for 49 years and retired in 1990. Mr. Arcioni has lived in Auburn, Indiana for the past 22 years. He was an...

Randy A. Sawyer

Randy A. Sawyer

Feb 20, 2008

Randy A. Sawyer, age 55, of Grand Haven passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born May 2, 1952, in Grand Rapids to Carl and Frances (Barrett) Sawyer. He married the former Sandra C. Frank on August 27, 1994, in Grand Haven. Randy moved to the Tri-Cities area from Grand Rapids in 1980...

Floyd E. Weddle

Floyd E. Weddle

Feb 20, 2008

Floyd Weddle was a man who devoted his life to helping others. From the Red Cross to the Blue Cross, Floyds golden heart touched so many of us. He was a longtime health professional, as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Floyds story began on a hot summer day in 1913, in the little town of...

Vernon Donald Tyers

Vernon Donald Tyers

Feb 20, 2008

Obituary will be available soon.

Elizabeth Anne Villavicencio

Elizabeth Anne Villavicencio

Feb 19, 2008

Ms. Elizabeth Anne Villavicencio, age 71, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born September 6, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Elizabeth (Weast) Pollock. She loved to play bingo and do art work. She is survived by 2 daughters, Anna Lorenzo of Riverview, FL and Ellen (George) Curry of Largo, FL and 2 granddaughters,...

Jack Klimp

Jack Klimp

Feb 19, 2008

A memorial service for Jack Klimp, who died Tuesday, February 19, 2008, will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection this Friday the 22nd at 3pm. The family will receive friends following the service in the Parish Hall. Mr. Klimp was preceded in death by his parents Norma Sims and Albert Klimp. He is survived by his...

John P. Forester

John P. Forester

Feb 18, 2008

A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held on Friday February 22, 2008 at 11:00am at St. John's Episcopal Church, 524 Washington St., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Luncheon will follow. Memorials may be directed to St. John's Episcopal Church, 524 Washington St., Grand Haven, MI 49417 or to the Natural Resources Defense Council 40 West 20th St...

Richard "Dick" Thorstenson, Jr.

Richard "Dick" Thorstenson, Jr.

Feb 18, 2008

Mr. Richard "Dick" Thorstenson, Jr., age 69, died Monday, February 18, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon May 18, 1938 to Richard and Fern (Wickerink) Thorstenson, Sr., and lived in Lake City, MI for 10 years before returning to the Muskegon area. Dick worked for Better Built Cabinets, and built homes for many years. He enjoyed fishing,...

Edward G. Raddatz

Edward G. Raddatz

Feb 18, 2008

Mr. Edward G. Raddatz, age 91, passed away Monday, February 18, 2008 at Poppen House Residence. He was born January 3, 1917 in Mason County, MI, to the late Paul and Johanna (Lamke) Rudick. Mr. Raddatz was a WWII Army veteran serving in the European African Middle Eastern Theater. He was retired from Teledyne and was a member of...

Linda Lue Van Dongen

Linda Lue Van Dongen

Feb 18, 2008

God saw her getting tired, a cure not meant to be, so he put his arms around her and whispered "come with me" Linda Lue Van Dongen, age 61, on this day, Monday the 18th of February 2008, at her home with her family by her side. She was born May 3, 1946 in Muskegon to Lloyd and Ella...

Violet Ruth Trowbridge

Violet Ruth Trowbridge

Feb 18, 2008

Mrs. Violet Ruth Trowbridge, age 78, died Monday, February 18, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on August 14, 1929 to Edward & Violet (Blackmer) Meyers and married Paul Trowbridge on March 3, 1951. Mrs. Trowbridge had been a homemaker. SURVIVORS Husband of 56 years, Paul; 3 sons, Brian, Kenneth (Pat), Craig (Dusti), all of Muskegon; 8 grandchildren, Christopher,...

Inez Young

Inez Young

Feb 17, 2008

Inez Young was a wonderful woman, who was known for the beautiful flowers she grew around her home. They called her the Geranium Lady of Lakeside, for the incredible gardens she grew. Inez was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many. She was known for her flowers, but beloved for her heart, which she shared with all...

Arthur William Backstrom, Sr.

Arthur William Backstrom, Sr.

Feb 17, 2008

Mr. Arthur William Backstrom, Sr., age 79, passed away early Sunday morning, February 17, 2008. Art was born in June 23, 1928 to Herbert and Dora (White) Backstrom, Sr. in Muskegon. Art was a 1946 graduate of Muskegon High School. On September 16, 1950 he married the former Myra Roberts at St. Jean's Catholic Church. She preceded him in...

Rosaleane "Rose" Kathalynas

Rosaleane "Rose" Kathalynas

Feb 16, 2008

Rosaleane "Rose" (Jackson) Kathalynas, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Sherman Hospital, S. Elgin after a long illness. Rose was born in Muskegon on December 21, 1942, to Walter and Daisy Jackson who preceded her in death. Our dear sister is survived by former husband Edward Kathalynas of S. Elgin, IL; 3 sisters, Mrs. Marvin (Barbara) Kantola...

Anna G. Japenga

Anna G. Japenga

Feb 16, 2008

Mrs. Anna G. Japenga, age 89, passed away Saturday evening at Brookhaven Care Facility following a short illness. She was born in Muskegon on April 6, 1918, the third of 7 children to John and Zofia (Stankiewicz) Lappo. Anna was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a former member of the Happy Wanderers (TTCM). She married...

Una M. "Mickey" Panozzo

Una M. "Mickey" Panozzo

Feb 16, 2008

Mrs. Una M. "Mickey" Panozzo, age 83, died Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2008 at her son's home. She was born June 24, 1924 in Hart, MI to Clyde and Irene Michael. Mrs. Panozzo worked for Teledyne Continental Motors for 30 years before retiring in 1986. On June 29, 1963, she married Eugene D. "Gene" Panozzo and he preceded her...