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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Wilma Millie Coleman
Feb 16, 2008
Mrs. Wilma Millie Coleman (formerly Wilma Smith) was born in Bragg City, Missouri on May 9, 1930. She answered the call of her Heavenly Father's voice on Saturday, February 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Coleman; parents, Bennie and Mildred Morris; brother, Bobby Morris and her loving children, Richard (Ricky) Smith, Patricia (Melvin) Griffin, Bonnie (Bernard)...
Christina Young
Feb 16, 2008
Christy Young was always game for anything, ready for whatever challenge life threw her way. She was a remarkable woman, as patient as she was positive, as fun-loving as she was faithful. Most of all, she was a loving daughter, wife and mother, who devoted her life to her family and her faith. Christys story began on a cool...
Russell J. Klassen, Jr.
Feb 16, 2008
Russell J. Klassen, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 16, 2008 at Morton Plant Hospital in Largo FL following complications after a heart attack. He was born September 24, 1919 in Muskegon, MI to Lillian and Russell Klassen Sr. Mr. Klassen was an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion....
Clinton Bromley
Feb 16, 2008
Mr. Clinton Bromley, age 28, passed away suddenly on Saturday February 16, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. He was born June 17, 1979 in Muskegon, MI. He was a proud LEAD 98 student and was employed at K.L. Industries. He is survived by his parents, David Stevens and Vickie Bromley; 1 son, Jourdan Scarbrough and 1 daughter Courtney Scarbrough; mother...
Mary Polakis
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Mary Polakis, age 85, passed away Friday February 15, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born June 11, 1922 in Chicago, IL. Mary married Alec Polakis on July 15, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskegon, MI. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Polakis was a clerk at St. Joseph Credit Union for many years retiring...
Minnie Knuppenburg
Feb 15, 2008
Minnie Knuppenburg was a woman who appreciated lifes simpler pleasures, from telling tales around the campfire, to Little League games and Sunday church sessions. She was a wonderful woman, who devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Today her life, and her love, lives on in all who knew her. Minnies story began on...
Lucille E. Booker
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Lucille E. (Andrus) Booker, age 89, passed away Friday night, February 15, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. She was married to William E. Booker, who preceded her in death, Feb. 3, 1997. She graduated from Muskegon High School. She was a member of Cloverville Bible Church, where she taught Sunday School. She is survived by 3 daughters, Marilyn...
Melvin Howard
Feb 15, 2008
HOWARD, MR. MELVIN G. Muskegon Mr. Melvin G. Howard, age 72, died Friday, February 15, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on September 28, 1935 to George & Mary (Wright) Howard and married the former Janet Wells Malone on February 2, 1973. Mr. Howard had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He had...
Margaret Helen Bourdo
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Helen Bourdo, age 92, died Friday afternoon, February 15, 2008. She was born October 24, 1915 in Muskegon to Jens and Pearl (Tibble) Jespersen and had been a life resident. Mrs. Bourdo was a long-time active member of St. Jean the Baptiste Catholic Church. On July 4, 1939, she married Omer J. Bourdo in Muskegon, and he...
Josephine F. Rainbolt
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Josephine F. (Dell) Rainbolt, age 80, of Norton Shores, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at Christian Care Nursing Center. She was born November 6, 1927 in Jersey City , New Jersey to the late Ernest and Josephine (Brugel) Dell. Josephine worked at Muskegon General Hospital for over thirty years. She was first an X-ray Technician and later...
Otto H. Lenar
Feb 15, 2008
Mr. Otto H. Lenar, age 90, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born November 16, 1917 to Joseph and Pauline (Cyran) Lenar in Muskegon and lived his entire life here. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He served his...
