Loretta Yvonne Botbyl
Jan 31, 2008
Loretta Yvonne Botbyl (Rogoski) passed away January 31 in Livonia at the age of 81. Born in Muskegon on January 4, 1927 to Alexis J. and Loretta Rogoski (Chartrand), Yvonne graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. She went on to attend the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, New Jersey, before graduating from the College of St. Mary of...
Edward Wayne Helton
Jan 31, 2008
Ed Helton loved sitting his grandchildren down beside him every chance he got. What was the most important thing you did today? hed ask them. Ed was a man who always knew what was most important. He was a hardworking, fun-loving man, and a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Most of all, Ed knew the most important thing...
Helen P P Ostema
Jan 31, 2008
Mrs. Helen P. Postema, age 83, went to be with her Lord Thursday morning, January 31, 2008 at Lakeview Manor in Whitehall. She was born January 11, 1925 in Muskegon Heights to John and Anna (Dokmontis) Gary and lived in the Muskegon area for most of her life. On January 26, 1952, she married Max J. Postema in Muskegon,...
George R. Underhill
Jan 31, 2008
George R. Underhill, age 90, passed away at home on January 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marian; a grandson, three sisters, and five brothers. He is survived by three children, George (Pam) Underhill, Caroline Kubicek, and Jackie (Stan) Tyler; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and a sister; Doris Roswell,...
Kenneth Deater
Jan 31, 2008
Mr. Kenneth Deater, age 78, passed away on January 31, 2008, in the arms of his loving wife of 57 years. He retired from the City of Muskegon Fire Dept. as a Captain. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Deater; children, Janet (Michael) Wright of Muskegon andDavid (Shannon) Deater of Hickory Corners, MI; grandchildren, Matthew Wright, Mackenzie and Caelan Deater;...
Casimer "Casey" Kay
Jan 30, 2008
Mr. Casimer "Casey" (Kusmierski) Kay passed away January 30, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon to Martin and Frances Kusmierski and was a life resident of the area. Mr. Kay was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph High School and 1966 graduate of New York Institute of Finance and was a registered representative/OSJ of FSC Securities Corp....
Robert C. Aue
Jan 30, 2008
Mr. Robert C. Aue, age 85, passed away Wednesday evening following a long illness. Mr. Aue was born in Muskegon Heights to Ernest and Louise (Draeger) Aue on September 29, 1922. He was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School and was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He married the former Dorothy A. Swartz on...
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...
