Lonnie D. Gordon
Jan 30, 2008
Mr. Lonnie D. Gordon, age 48, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 28, 1960 to Richard & Dolores (King) Gordon. Mr. Gordon served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a painter at Gordon Painting. SURVIVORS 1 daughter, Shannon Stephson of Muskegon; 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Aliyah; 1 sister, Kathy...
Doris J. Christianson
Jan 29, 2008
Doris J. Christianson, age 93, was born on December 31, 1914 in Hesperia, to the late Henry Louis and Myrtle (Stout) Scheliewe. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis in 1979, and her four children, Ronald Hodges, Patricia Hodges-Lindblom, Darrell Hodges, and Albert Hodges, along with a great-great-grandson, and her very dear friend, Bud Hjort, along with...
Henrietta Jong) Garbrecht
Jan 29, 2008
Mrs. Henrietta (De Jong) Garbrecht passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at an area care facililty. She was born March 8, 1916, in Zeeland, MI, to Joe and Minnie (De Feyter) Nagelkirk. Henrietta and Henry De Jong were married for 56 years, raising their family in Muskegon. Henry preceded her in death on February 21, 1995. On February 20...
Dorothy Katherine Wallace
Jan 29, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy Katherine Wallace, age 74, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at her home. She was born October 12, 1933 in Muskegon Heights to William and Dorothy (Shaw) O'Meara. Dottie was a wonderful mother and grandmother and attended Twin Lake United Methodist Church. Dorothy is SURVIVED by her 2 sons, Bruce (Toni) Fisher and Scott (Patrice) Wallace, of...
Owen Fett
Jan 29, 2008
Owen Fett was a man cut from a different cloth, tough as leather yet soft as silk, a hardworking man who earned all the many successes in his lifetime. He was a member of our Greatest Generation, a proud veteran, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Most of all, Owen was a good man with a good life,...
Gary Kroll
Jan 29, 2008
Gary Kroll, age 60, died January 29, 2008 following a short illness. Born July 5, 1947, in Muskegon to Roth (Tiny) and Marjorie Kroll, he lived in Whitehall his entire life. He was preceded in death by his father, (Roth) February 13, 2007. FAMILY: Gary is survived by his mother, Marjorie; brothers, Dennis (Bernadettte) Kroll, and Scott Kroll of...
Millie Mae Knowles
Jan 29, 2008
Mrs. Millie Mae Knowles, age 72, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 29, 2008. She was born May 11, 1935 in Muskegon to Asa and Grace (Kilts) Palmer and had been a life resident. On March 10, 1951 she married Clayton J. Knowles in Muskegon and he survives her along with 4 children, Michael (Paula) Knowles of Muskegon, Cindy Flowers...
Frank Owen Schopp, Sr.
Jan 28, 2008
Mr. Frank Owen Schopp, Sr., age 77, passed away at the home of his daughter Verda Brandow on Thursday, January 28, 2008 following a short illness. He was born in Columbus, OH on September 25, 1930. He married the former Marian Cramblit on July 20, 1957 in Columbus and moved to Muskegon Heights in 1960. Mr. Schopp was a...
Eddie Pearl Merriwether
Jan 28, 2008
Eddie Pearl Merriwether, age 84, passed Monday at Brookhaven Medical Care. She is survived by a son, Hawkins (Della) Merriwether; 3 daughters, Wilda (Sam) Hughes, Brenda Mosby and Ann Bailey; 17 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: Saturday, February 2, 12 P.M. at New Mt. Zion Church, Rev. James E. Witcher, officiating. Visitation: Friday 2 to 7 P.M. at...
Shirley M. "Ma Kob" Kuberski
Jan 27, 2008
Mrs. Shirley M. "Ma KOB" Kuberski, age 82, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born on December 20, 1925 to Percy and Peggy (Grimm) Burch, and resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Kuberski worked as a cook for many area restaurants, and was an avid sports fan....
Hobert C. "Hobie" Hill
Jan 27, 2008
Mr. Hobert C. "Hobie" Hill, age 85, died Sunday, January 27, 2008. He was born in Clifton, TN on August 24, 1922 to Alexander & Myrtle (Anderson) Hill & married the former Helen Cawvey on November 28, 1947 in Fruitport, MI. Mr. Hill had been employed as a heavy equipment operator at International Union Operating Engineers Local #324 for...
Madge M. Picklesimer
Jan 27, 2008
Mrs. Madge M. Picklesimer, age 80, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 at her home following a battle with acute leukemia. She was born September 12, 1927 in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of Patrick and Hattie Mae (Bryant) Younce one of twelve children. Madge was raised in Pikeville, KY where she met and married her husband,...
Gloria Yvonne Stockwell
Jan 26, 2008
Mrs. Gloria Yvonne Stockwell, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. She was born March 19, 1923 in McBain, MI to Dennis and Laura (Rose) Cotter, Sr., and lived in the Muskegon area since 1948. She was retired after working for many years at Howmet Corp. Gloria was a wonderful mother to her children...
Lavon B. Dittenber
Jan 26, 2008
Mr. Dittenber, age 69, went to be with his Lord. January 26, 2008. Born June 26, 1938, in Midland Michigan, to Bernard and Murilla (Baser) Dittenber, he had lived in the White Lake area for over 40 years. On January 30, 1965, in Las Vegas, he married the former Virginia Meeks. He worked as a machine builder for Lyons...
Ruth Lorraine Mccrea
Jan 25, 2008
Mrs. R. Lorraine McCrea, age 80, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 at a local hospital. She was born May 20, 1927 in Muskegon to John and Ruth Spira. The former Ruth Lorraine Spira was married to Robert C. McCrea in Muskegon on May 17, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1992. Lorraine was a former...
Jean Baker
Jan 25, 2008
Jean Baker, age 71, passed away Friday, January 25th, at Spectrum Health. Jean was born September 2, 1936 in Muskegon to Henry and Martha Karel. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1954 and then Muskegon Community College with a teaching degree. After teaching several years she became employed by Johnson Products and then retired from Sealed Power in...
Luther E. Spalding
Jan 25, 2008
Luther E. Spalding, age 98, of Muskegon since January 1998, formerly of Howell, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008. He was born September 9, 1909 in Livingston County, the son of Clarence L. and Phleta V. (Austin) Spalding. Widower of the late Mary Ernestine (Musson) Spalding (2/27/1992) whom he married June 2, 1934 at the Presbyterian Manse in Howell....
Robert L. Bowden
Jan 25, 2008
Mr. Robert L. Bowden, age 74, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born November 27, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Richard and May (Lampment) Bowden, and had resided in the area for the past 59 years. Mr. Bowden worked at CWC Textron until his retirement in 1993. He had a love for hunting and fishing....
L.T. Earley
Jan 25, 2008
Mr. L.T. Earley, age 92, passed Friday, January 25, 2008 at McAuley Place. He was retired from C.W.C. Textron as an Iron Pourer. He is survived by his daughter, Mae Orrie Turner from Flint, MI. Service will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Morning Star Baptist Church at 12:00 noon with an 11:00 am Family Hour. Pastor Kenneth...
Lois A. Steury
Jan 24, 2008
Lois Audrey Steury was a woman who devoted her life to making a difference in the lives of others. She succeeded in so many ways, as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and as a longtime Occupational Therapist and home health Nurses Aide. More than anything, Lois was a woman who always gave of herself willingly, graciously, and...