George Robert Durling
Mar 25, 2008
George Robert Durling, age 93, of Muskegon, Michigan passed away March 25, 2008. He was born in Lakeview, Michigan and was preceded in death by his wife; Margaret (Warmuskerken) (Visger) Durling, his mother: Rosa May (Stimer) Durling-Jentink, father: James Blaine Durling, two brothers: Lewis and Lee Earl Durling. He is survived by six step-children: Ellis (Diane) Visger, Sam Visger,...
James Drake
Mar 25, 2008
Jim Drake was a man who devoted his life to serving his country, his community, and his family, and a man of uncommon character. He was a career Navy man, community leader, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. More than anything, Jim was a good man with a good life, and an example to all who knew him. Jims...
Kathryn A. Connelly
Mar 25, 2008
Mrs. Kathryn A. Connelly, age 95, died Wednesday, March 25, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born January 10, 1913 to Frank and Mary (Welch) McGurik, and resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Connelly was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and had worked in Dr. Jeanot's Podiatrist office prior to her retirement. On July 18,...
Ronald "Jack" Dill
Mar 25, 2008
Jack Dill was a man cut from a different cloth, in a different era, a hardworking family man who devoted his life to serving his country, his community, and the people he loved. Jack was a member of our Greatest Generation, a proud veteran of World War II, who earned his share of the American Dream. Jack was a...
Elizabeth U. Griffes
Mar 25, 2008
Mrs. Elizabeth U. Griffes, age 68, passed away Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospital following a long illness. Elizabeth was born in Williamston, MI on October 11, 1939 to Cyril and Marguerite (Schneider) Morris. The family moved to Muskegon when Liz was a young girl and was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central. She married Mr.Bryce E. Griffes in Muskegon...
Willetta "Willie" J. Workman
Mar 25, 2008
Willetta "Willie" J. Workman, age 86, formerly of Muskegon, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. She was born October 8, 1921, in Muskegon to William and Etta (Hilarides) Ritcheske, and she married Simon "Bub" Workman, Jr. on March 7, 1942, in Bryan, Ohio. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1996. Mrs. Workman...
Thomas J. Paquin
Mar 24, 2008
Mr. Thomas J. Paquin, age 60, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Monday morning, March 24, 2008. He was born September 24, 1947 in Muskegon to Thomas and Lorraine (Lipps) Paquin and was a life resident. Mr. Paquin served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during Vietnam and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Club of...
Andrew Vanderkooi
Mar 24, 2008
Mr. Andrew VanderKooi, age 83, passed away Monday afternoon, March 24, 2008 at his lake home in Walkerville. He was born March 24, 1925 to John and Johanna (Streeting) VanderKooi in Muskegon, and lived most of life there before moving to Walkerville in 1987. Mr. VanderKooi worked at Dresser Industries/Lift Tech for 40 years before retiring. On July 10,...
Glen A. Greene
Mar 24, 2008
Mr. Glen A. Greene, age 85, passed away Monday afternoon, March 24, 2008. He was born March 4, 1923 in East Jordan, MI to LeRoy and Levina (McPherson) Greene. Mr. Greene served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked for AmStore for 10 years, and also worked for R & S Trucking for many years before...
Florence B. Grabinski
Mar 23, 2008
Mrs. Florence B. Grabinski, age 90, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born November 13, 1917 in Saginaw, and lived in Muskegon for most of her life. She attended the Shelby Wesleyan Church in Shelby, MI. Florence was married to Chester A. Grabinski who preceded her in death. SURVIVORS include 1 son, Robert J....
Stanley Whitlow
Mar 23, 2008
Stanley A. Whitlow Jr. was loving husband, father and grandfather whose vigor for life conquered obstacles and brought him success not only as a business leader but primarily as a family man. He was hard working yet fun loving, driven but still able to enjoy what mattered mosthis family and friends. Stan was born to Stanley A. Sr. and...
Daniel G. Stone
Mar 23, 2008
Daniel G. Stone, 75, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in Rockport TX where he and his wife had been winter Texans for 8 years and permanent residents for 2 years. Prior to that they had lived in Muskegon. He was retired from Verizon as an electrical engineer. After his retirement, he pursued his hobbies - woodworking, fishing, and...
Arthur John Bunce
Mar 23, 2008
Arthur John Bunce, age 83, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, in Byron Center. Mr. Bunce was born November 14, 1924 in Kalamazoo to Winfield "Scott" and Cora (Tuttle) Bunce. Following graduation from Kalamazoo Public Schools he served in the United States Air Force during WWII. Art established and managed several Noble Shoe Stores in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio....
Pat Blais
Mar 23, 2008
On Sunday, March 23rd, Pat (Dexterhouse) Blais passed away after brief illness. Born in Muskegon on October 12, 1930, to the late William and Audrey Dexterhouse she was pre-deceased by her brothers Bill and W. Robert Dexterhouse. For 30 years she was married to George A. Blais, they lived 26 years in Kankakee, IL. They had six children: Benjamin,...
Bruce Ulfsax
Mar 23, 2008
It was announced today that 73-year-old Bruce Ulfsax of Norton Shores became a free agent on Thursday March 20, 2008, and has signed on with the Angels in the Outfield Baseball Club of the Eternal Game League. Bruce had been on the Disabled List at Lakeland Regional Hospital for the last 45 days. It's unknown when we might see...
Dorothy June Emerson
Mar 23, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy June Emerson, age 87, died Sunday, March 23, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 15, 1920 to Lloyd A. & Pearl May (Ledward) Westover and married Robert Andrew Emerson on June 15, 1946. Mrs. Emerson received her Masters Degree from Michigan State University and had been employed as a teacher, teacher consultant & a...
Vivian Kelley
Mar 22, 2008
Vivian Kelley was a woman of great strength, and even greater faith. She was a sweet, supportive woman, who lived a long and full life, a life full of family and fond memories. Vivian was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, a lady with a golden heart, who always showed us the silver lining in life....
Louis Taylor
Mar 22, 2008
Mr. Taylor, age 61, died March 22, 2008. He was born March 10, 1947 in Muskegon, son of the late Louis & Norma (Wambaugh) Taylor. Survived by 2 daughters Victoria (Todd) Harris of Belleville and Angela (Jason) Herder of Muskegon; 2 granddaughters, Virginia & Courtney Harris; 2 grandsons, Alex & Zach Herder; 3 brothers, Ralph Taylor of IL, Ernie...
Eugene C. Smith
Mar 22, 2008
Mr. Eugene C. Smith, age 88, died Saturday, March 22, 2008. He was born June 28, 1919 in Muskegon to Alex & Alyda (Venenklassen) Smith and married Helen D. Fisher August 6, 1943 in Muskegon. Mr. Smith was an Air Force Veteran of WW II. He had been employed at Gibson Sheet Metal for 40 years and retired from...
Constance "Connie" Elaine Capp
Mar 22, 2008
Connie Capp was a woman who faced many challenges in her life, yet enjoyed so many triumphs. She was a thoughtful, considerate woman, who knew that lifes most prized possession is a family and a home to call your own. Connie was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, whose home was always where her heart was, surrounded by the...
