Patricia O'Callaghan
Feb 15, 2008
Patricia OCallaghan was a woman who loved her family unconditionally, who had been strengthened by adversity, and who knew what hard work was all about. She was independent and strong-willed, yet generous and patient; she made sure that her family was always well cared for. Whether she was working, raising her children, practicing her faith or spoiling her grandchildren,...
Linda Wood
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Linda Wood, age 60 passed away at home Friday evening following a long illness. Linda was born on June 1, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Harry and Emily (Pavlich) Camet and moved to Muskegon when just a baby. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Muskegon Hts. High School and on October 15, 1966 married Mr. Roger O. Wood....
Garrett B. Galombeck
Feb 14, 2008
Garrett B. Galombeck passed away on Thursday Feb. 14, 2008, surrounded by his loving family in Sarasota, FL. Born April of 1939 to Warner and Evelyn Galombeck, Garrett lived in Muskegon most of his life before moving to Florida. Garrett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are his daughter, Amy (Chip) Rice and hs grandchildren,...
Agnes D. Kushner
Feb 14, 2008
The year was 1914 and great changes were sweeping across the country. The skies darkened over Europe and the raging conflict slowly dragged the U.S. into the trenches of war. People everywhere braced for the conflict as everybody from farmers to factory workers rallied to support the troops abroad. In Freesoil, Michigan, George Jados and his wife, Mary, had...
Rondal G. "Ron" Boyce
Feb 14, 2008
My one and only love left me on Valentines Day morning when our Lord ordained it was his time. Ron was born in Lansing, MI on April 13, 1934 to Harold and Viola (Shoultz) Boyce. Ron married Marty VandeVrede in Lansing, MI in 1952 and raised their 3 sons. He proudly served in the United States Navy Reserves from...
Jarvin M. Johnson
Feb 14, 2008
Mr. Jarvin M. Johnson, age 47, passed away February 14, 2008 at Hackley Visiting Nurse Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Toombs Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Shelton officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery.
Karman Kay Beeman
Feb 14, 2008
Mrs. Karman Kay Beeman, age 40, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008, at a Grand Rapids hospital. She was born July 24, 1967 to Douglas and Lois (Holy) Gue in Muskegon. Karman has been a life long resident of the Muskegon area, working the last 20 years as a sales associate for Wesco. She also attended Baker College where...
Robert E. Wellman
Feb 14, 2008
Mr. Robert E. Wellman, age 74, passed away early Thursday morning, February 14, 2008 at a local hospital following a short illness. Mr. Wellman was born in Fremont, Michigan on May 21, 1933 to Venson and Esther (Wise) Wellman. On February 6, 1960 he married the former Evelyn A. "Shirley" Rezny, and together they resided in Fruitport for more...
Princess M. "Pat" Rosselott
Feb 14, 2008
Mrs. Princess M. "Pat" Rosselott, age 79, died Thursday morning, February 14, 2008, at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte, MI. "Pat" was born June 1, 1928 in Paragould, AR to Carroll & Linnie (Williams) Payne and has resided in the Muskegon area since 1947. "Pat" loved people and had a wonderful sense of humor but foremost in her mind...
Lois D. Smith
Feb 13, 2008
On Wednesday, February 13, 2008, Mrs. Lois D. Smith, age 84, was reunited in Heaven with her parents; sister, Audrey A. Todd; sister & brother-in-law, Ruth & Ray Greene; and great nephew, Andy Reister. She was born in Muskegon on February 13, 1924 to LaVern & Bertha (Ristau) Todd and married Robert Smith on May 14, 1971. Mrs. Smith...
E. Jeanette Degraves
Feb 13, 2008
Mrs. E. Jeanette DeGraves, age 68, of Fruitport Township, Muskegon, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Poppen Hospice Residence. She was born May 6, 1939 in Wallis, North Carolina to the late Paul and Hazel (Hobbs) Williams. Jeanette married Mr. Bernard DeGraves on October 10, 1959. She was a member of Olivet Reformed Church. She was a...
Louise B. Vanbemmelen
Feb 13, 2008
Mrs. Louise B. VanBemmelen, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Louise was born April 16, 1917, in Forestville, WI to August and Ida (Maack) Brandt. She retired from E.H. Sheldon Co., as a registered nurse. Louise was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Connie (Dan)...
Helen Fisher
Feb 13, 2008
Mrs. Helen (Timmer) Fisher, age 93, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at the Poppen Hospice House. She was born on December 12, 1914 in Peoria, Iowa to Rev. Harry and Dena (Kuiper) Bultema and had resided in the area most of her life. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Grand...
Joe Zuidema
Feb 12, 2008
Mr. Joe Zuidema, age 90, passed away Tuesday evening, February 12, 2008 in Zeeland. Joe was born March 18, 1917 to Herman and Jennie (Huizenga) Zuidema in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident of Muskegon. He was retired from Dresser Industries after 40 years of employment, was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, and was a member of Allen Avenue...
Donna Mumper
Feb 11, 2008
Mrs. Mumper, age 60, died February 11, 2008. She was born March 4, 1947, in Muskegon, to LaVerne and Caroline (Bolthouse) McDonald. On May 12, 1973, in Muskegon, she married Larry L. Mumper and had worked in assembly at Highlight Intl./Acutex. She was a member of Lakewood Bible Church, was very active at her church, loved bowling and bingo,...
Bernice A. Lebo
Feb 11, 2008
Mrs. Bernice A. Lebo, age 97, of Muskegon, MI, passed away Monday, February 11, 2008 at Heartland Health Care Center/Knollview. She was born November 5, 1910 in Niles, MI to the late Otto and Ona (Toney) Feather. She married Clarence G. Lebo on May 10, 1930 in South Bend, IN and resided there most of her life. Bernice was...
George A. Harvey
Feb 11, 2008
Mr. George A. Harvey, age 71, passed away Monday evening, February 11, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born March 29, 1936 to George P. and Lillian M. (Williams) Harvey in Muskegon, and lived almost all of his life here. Mr. Harvey was retired from Peerless Plating, was a member of the Muskegon Heights Eagles, and had been...
Elsa A. Damm
Feb 11, 2008
Mrs. Elsa A. Damm, age 80, died Monday, February 11, 2008. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on May 4, 1927 to Frederick & Clara (Huber) Gygax. Mrs. Damm had been employed as a school teacher at Muskegon Public Schools. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Eric Robert Anderson of Castle Rock, CO & Gregory John (Kimberly) Anderson of Holton; step-children,...
Lillian Mary Poulson
Feb 10, 2008
Mrs. Lillian Mary Poulson, age 99, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born in Brethren, MI on June 6, 1908 to Alfred and Cora (Keith) Leas and had resided in Muskegon for most of her life. Mrs. Poulson was an avid hunter and loved to fish. She also loved to crochet. Over the years, she...
Myrna A. Lawrence
Feb 10, 2008
Mrs. Myrna A. Lawrence, age 90, died Sunday evening, February 10, 2008. She was born June 3, 1917 in Muskegon Heights to Earnest and Minnie (Schultz) Eadie and had been a resident most of her life. Mrs. Lawrence enjoyed crocheting, boating, and baseball. She was an avid Tiger fan and an excellent cook. In April of 1936, she married...
