Theressa M. Parker
Apr 8, 2008
Mrs. Theressa M. Parker, age 88, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 8, 2008. She was born November 12, 1919 in Muskegon to David and Verina (Vanderboegh) Richards and had been a life resident. Mrs. Parker was a graduate of Muskegon High School. She was a very active member of Bethel Baptist Church of Muskegon, where she served as a...
Arthur J. Leutscher
Apr 8, 2008
Mr. Arthur J. Leutscher, age 92, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at a local nursing home. Art was born August 10, 1915 in Muskegon to Albert and Sarah (Spier) Leutscher. Arthur married the former Florence Johnson and she passed away in 1947. In 1949, he married the former Edith Kinsey, and she passed away in 2001. Arthur was...
Lyle L. Norton
Apr 8, 2008
Mr. Lyle L. Norton, age 84, passed away Tuesday morning, April 8, 2008, at his residence. Lyle was born August 31, 1923, in Pontiac, MI to Lester and Gladys (Smith) Norton. Mr. Norton married the former Virginia Buining on January 31, 1944 in Hammond, LA. Lyle served his country proudly during WWII in the U.S. Air Force. He was...
Clarabelle L. Woirol
Apr 8, 2008
Mrs. Clarabelle L. Woirol, age 82, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008. She was born in Thompsonville, Michigan on July 10, 1925 to Morgan & Pearl (Ross) Farr & married Richard "Cowboy" Woirol on July 19, 1945. Mrs. Woirol had been a homemaker, avid golfer, enjoyed bowling & needle work. SURVIVORS Husband, Richard "Cowboy"; 1 son, Richard Ernest Jr. (Linda)...
Dorothy Maeuba Sr
Apr 7, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Sruba, age 81, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. She was born March 25, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to Lloyd and Rhoda (Henderson) Parrish and lived in the area most of her life. On November 15, 1947, she married Raymond A. Sruba in Grand Rapids and he survives...
Steven M. Cooper
Apr 7, 2008
Mr. Steven M. Cooper, age 51, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 7, 2008. He was born June 6, 1956 in Muskegon, MI to Kenneth and Jean (Jablonski) Cooper. Steven was a graduate of Reeths Puffer High School Class of '74 and was employed by Quality Contractors and Painting. Preceding Steven in death were...
Mildred G. Deboer
Apr 7, 2008
Mildred G. DeBoer, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2008. She was born in Nashville, TN. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Julius; a son, Ronald; and a son-in-law, Eldon Holman. Surviving are three children, Thomas (Nelda) DeBoer, JoAnne Holman, and Nancy (Robert) Smith; six grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Lynelle, Shawn, Jeffery, and James; 10 great-grandchildren;...
Jay L. Hoeksema
Apr 7, 2008
Jay L. Hoeksema, 89, went to be with his Lord on April 7, 2008, in Peoria, AZ. Mr. Hoeksema was born July 3, 1918 to Bert J. and Gertrude (Medendorp) Hoeksema in Muskegon. He served in the Army Air Corps in China and India during WW II. Mr. Hoeksema retired in 1973 as a supervisor with the U.S. Post...
Theodore Anthony Szpeinski, Jr.
Apr 6, 2008
Mr. Theodore Anthony Szpeinski, Jr., age 63, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2008. Ted will be fondly remembered for his love of his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Rosemary (Mazurkiewicz) Szpeinski, Sr. Survivors are his wife, Karen; children, Darcy (Frank) Holshoe, Tracy Szpeinski, Garret (Kathleen), Anne,...
Patricia "Pat" Louise Brewer
Apr 6, 2008
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Louise Brewer, age 68, passed away Sunday morning, April 6, 2008, at her home. She was born February 6, 1940 in Muskegon to Raymond and Pearl (Gabrielson) Miller and lived in the area her entire life. She worked as a pharmacy technician for 25 years at Keefe's Pharmacy. Pat enjoyed oil painting and spending time with...
Bruce H. Klevering
Apr 6, 2008
Mr. Bruce H. Klevering, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 6, 2008. He was born February 21, 1948 in Muskegon, MI to Henry John and Marjorie Belle Klevering. Mr. Klevering was a truck driver for many years and served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. Mr. Klevering was an avid fisherman. He loved all kinds...
James C. "Jim" Underhill
Apr 6, 2008
Mr. James C. "Jim" Underhill, age 61, of Muskegon, passed away at home Sunday, April 6, 2008. Jim was preceded in death by his father William C. Underhill and his brother Michael Underhill. Surviving is his wife of 38 years, Lou Underhill, and children James A. (Rachel) Underhill and Lisa (Kevin) Schmuker; grandchildren Tirzah, Noah, Jonah, Parker and Anna;...
Katherine A. Boynton
Apr 5, 2008
Mrs. Katherine A. Boynton, age 83, passed away, Saturday, April 5, 2008. She was born January 13, 1925 in Hart, MI. She married Lee Boynton, August 31, 1951 and he preceded her in death July 15, 1976. She is survived by her sister, Helen Paulson; 3 daughters, Linda, Sandra and Penny; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A graveside service...
Dale Edward Finney
Apr 5, 2008
Mr. Dale Edward Finney, age 92, died Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was born in Rudolph, OH on January 12, 1916 to Parley D. & Emma May (Douglas) Finney and married Guila M. Yonker on August 26, 1950. Mr. Finney served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Dale retired from Anderson Plumbing and was an active member...
Edward Walter Sohasky
Apr 5, 2008
Mr. Edward Walter Sohasky, age 82, went to be with his Lord on April 5, 2008 at the Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born on July 13, 1925 to Walter and Mary (Kukulka) Sohasky who preceded him in death. He attended St. Michael's Grade School and Muskegon High School graduating in 1943. Ed served his country in the U.S....
Jeffrey Lee Chase
Apr 5, 2008
Jeffrey Lee Chase, was born on June 1, 1950 in Grand Rapids to the late Arnold and Ella Jane Chase, and passed away on April 5, 2008. He married the former Judy Lawrence the love of his life on August 12, 1972. He was employed with Little Debbie Snack Cakes for 20 years. Jeff attended Mona Shores High School...
Willard L. Hawley
Apr 5, 2008
Mr. Willard L. Hawley, age 96, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning at his residence, the Hume Home. Willard was born in Summit Twp, Mason County on April 2, 1912 to Guy W. and Rose D. (Horne) Hawley. He married the former Ruby E. Radtke in 1935 and moved to Muskegon in 1945. Ruby preceded him in death in...
Joni Lynn Dibble
Apr 5, 2008
Mrs. Joni Lynn Dibble, age 51, went to be with her Lord after a long struggle, Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was born December 24, 1956 in Muskegon to Donald and Rita (McWilliams) Orcutt. She was an avid reader, loved to spend time in her garden, and "mowing the lawn", but most...
Clare A. Sorensen
Apr 4, 2008
Clare Sorensen was an honest, hardworking, peaceable man who lived his life for the good of his family and friends. Though a perfectionist and highly analytical, he maintained a kindness and wit that put others at ease and let them have fun. With his signature hat, sly smile and unique sneeze, Clare delighted in life and lived it fully....
John R. Farkas
Apr 4, 2008
Mr. John R. Farkas, age 82, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1925 in Muskegon Heights to Steven and Julia (Szucs) Farkas. He married the former Dolores L. "Dee" Wachsmuth in Muskegon on July 14, 1951. She preceded him in death December 31, 2006. Following graduation from Muskegon Heights High School,...
