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...
Marsha D. Morgan
Jan 24, 2008
Marsha Morgan was happiest on her horse, riding through the fields with her family by her side. She always loved horses, since she was a little girl, a love she shared with her own little girl. Marsha was a fun-loving, adventurous woman, a woman with many loves, and many passions. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend,...
Henry "Butch" S. Petroski
Jan 23, 2008
Mr. Henry "Butch" S. Petroski, age 92, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. He was born February 5, 1915 in Muskegon to Anton and Filomena (Tarcyak) Petrowski and had resided in the area all of his life. Mr. Petroski was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, and loved all sports, especially fishing and baseball. He had worked for...
Jeanette L. Fohlbrook Jones
Jan 23, 2008
Mrs. Jones, age 80, died January 23, 2008. Born January 28, 1927, in Claybanks Township, to Elmer and Alice (Jackson) Fohlbrook, she had lived in the White Lake area a number of years. In 1963, she married James E. Jones, who preceded her in death in 1977. Mrs. Jones had worked as a teller at Comerica Bank for a...
William M. Mcdonald, Sr.
Jan 23, 2008
Mr. William M. McDonald, Sr., age 88, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 30, 1919 to Clifford and Sue (Stapleton) McDonald, attended and graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic High School, and moved to Muskegon in 1947. Mr. McDonald was a veteran of the United States...
Jackie "Jack" B. Fialek
Jan 22, 2008
Mr. Jackie "Jack" B. Fialek, age 68, passed away Tuesday evening at a local hospital following a brief illness. Jack was born in Cloverville, MI on July 27, 1939 to John and Sarah O. (Harris) Fialek. Jackie enjoyed riding horses and was a former member of the 4-H. On March 14, 1959 he married the former Betty Fox. Betty...
Ramiro Rodriguez, Sr.
Jan 21, 2008
Mr. Ramiro Rodriguez, Sr., age 94, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility. He was born February 17, 1913 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Everesto and Guadalupe (Jimenez) Rodriguez and lived in the Muskegon are since 1936. On February 24, 1938, he married the former Guadalupe Anguiano in Crystal City, Texas, and she survives him....
Richard A. "Dick" Lampman
Jan 21, 2008
Mr. Richard A. "Dick" Lampman, age 67, died unexpectedly Monday evening, January 21, 2008, at Mercy Hospital. He was born May 28, 1940 in Fremont, MI to Alan & Maxine (Sharlow) Lampman and has resided in the Muskegon area most of his life. Dick had been employed at SPx for over 30 years prior to his retirement in 1995....
Freeman H. Keith
Jan 21, 2008
Freeman H. Keith, age 74, passed away on January 21, 2008, at the Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born in Obion, Tennessee on February 7, 1933 to the late Joe and Zoie Keith. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia; children, Lynn (Jack) Shanty, Dian (Ted) Torrey, Duane (Lanette) Keith; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Along with...
Brittany Samone Brooks
Jan 20, 2008
Brittany Samone Brooks, age 11, passed Sunday, January 20, 2008. Born April 15, 1996, in Detroit, to Robert W. Brooks and Andrea Collins, she had been a student at Wesley School. FAMILY: Her grandmother and mother, Sharon Lawson; her father, Robert Brooks; 2 brothers, Laronte Brooks and Taylor Collins; 2 sisters, Whittley Collins and Sydney Collins; grandmother, Margaret Collins;...
Billy R. Way
Jan 20, 2008
Mr. Billy R. Way, age 82, passed away January 20, 2008 at the home of his daughter in Twin Lake. He was born September 11, 1925 to Homer and Bessie (Roy) Way in Muskegon. On October 24, 1946 he married the former Flora L. Alford in Muskegon. He served his country in WWII, and prior to his retirement was...
Marie A. Werschem
Jan 20, 2008
Mrs. Marie A. Werschem, age 91 passed away early Sunday morning at Harbor Hospice-Poppen House in Fruitport, following a short illness. Marie was born in Grand Haven on August 16, 1916 to Floris and Hendricka (Satter) VanSchaik. On June 24, 1937, she married Mr. Donald F. Werschem, Sr. and together they founded Quality Plating Company, Inc. Mr. Werschem preceded...
Nancy Carol Dovick
Jan 20, 2008
Mrs. Nancy Carol Dovick, age 63, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2008 at her home in Elk Rapids. She was born May 4, 1944 in Saginaw, MI to George and Loretta (Prior) VanderWall and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. She received her bachelor of arts degree from Bowling Green State University and was a member...
Brentt Miller
Jan 20, 2008
Brentt Miller, age 47, passed away January 20, 2008 following a long illness. Born in Cadillac, MI to Alice and Gary Miller, and moving to Muskegon at a very young age, he moved to Naples where he was an electrician and owned a Cleaning Business. He married the former Sandra Cardone and had 2 children. Brentt loved football and...
Helen Elkins Leonhard
Jan 19, 2008
Helen Elkins Leonhard, age 95, passed away on January 19, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. She was born on August 10, 1912 in Cicero, IN. In 1926 her family moved to Plymouth, IN where she graduated from Plymouth High School. In 1936 she wed Max (Skip) Elkins and they moved to South Bend, IN. SURVIVORS She is survived by her...
Lois Danicek
Jan 19, 2008
Mrs. Lois Danicek, age 70, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 19, 2008. She was born February 2, 1937 in Muskegon to Jess and Mary (Shaft) Holey and had been a life resident. Mrs. Danicek was a very active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. For several years she worked for the Town and Country Grocery Store. She had been an...
Robert J. Root
Jan 19, 2008
Mr. Robert J. Root, age 84, passed away Saturday morning, January 19, 2008 in Florida. He was born September 18, 1923 in Muskegon to Frank and Henrietta (Swiftney) Root and had been a life resident. Mr. Root was a U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII where he served on B-17 aircraft as a radio operator/mechanic/gunner. He worked for...
James Mark Spliedt
Jan 19, 2008
Mr. James Mark Spliedt, age 77, died Saturday, January 19, 2008. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 10, 1930 to Edward & Bessie (Crowley) Spliedt. Mr. Spliedt was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Wayne State Mortuary College and received a Masters degree in Education from Central Michigan University. He had been employed as a school...
Mabel Roselun Dake
Jan 19, 2008
Mrs. Mabel Roselun Dake, age 88, died late Saturday evening, January 19, 2008. Mrs. Dake was born November 25, 1919 in Joliet, IL to Frank Coleman and Mabel Lucy (Lukins) Pierce, Sr. She has been a resident of the Muskegon area since marrying Rex Freeman Dake on November 28, 1936. Rex passed away on December 19, 2005. Mabel was...
Robert West
Jan 19, 2008
Bob West was a fighter. He was a man who faced many challenges in his lifetime, yet enjoyed many triumphs, as well. Bob fought for his country, he fought for his family, and he fought for his health, always determined to clear whatever hurdles he had ahead. He was a proud veteran, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and...