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...
Ruth Cook
Jan 18, 2008
Mrs. Ruth Cook, passed Friday January 18, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. Funeral Service: Saturday, January 26, 2008 11:00 AM at Phillip Chapel A.M.E., Rev. Manuel Haynes officiating. Visitation: Friday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Family Hour 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. She was an LPN at Mercy Hospital before retiring. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Cook,...
Gerald A. "Jerry" Meyers
Jan 18, 2008
Mr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Meyers, age 82, died Friday evening, January 18, 2008, in Muskegon. He was born April 4, 1925 in Muskegon to Peter and Margaret (Boyink) Meyers and had been a life resident of the area. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army, and had been a postal clerk for the U. S. Post...
Barbara Jean Driscoll
Jan 18, 2008
Barbara Jean Driscoll, age 65, died Friday, January 18, 2008 at Select Specialties Hackly Hospital. Barbara Jean Driscoll was born on September 14, 1942 in Muskegon, MI to the late Harold and Leora (Welliver) Larabee. Barbara married Edward Earl Driscoll Sr. on December 12, 1964 in Muskegon, MI and he preceded her in death. Barbara is survived by 1...
Raymond L. Elmer
Jan 18, 2008
Mr. Raymond L. Elmer, age 64, passed away Friday, January 18, 2008 at home. He is survived by his son, Raymond (Dawn) Elmer of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Leo Elmer; 2 sisters, Marlene Latch and Louise Passavelli. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, January 24, 6-9pm at Park Meadows Trailer Park Clubhouse.
Olga Jerelos
Jan 18, 2008
Mrs. Olga Jerelos, age 94, died Friday, January 18, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on November 18, 1913 to Perry & Sophia (Mays) Antonopoulos and married Peter Jerelos on October 7, 1935. Mr. & Mrs. Jerelos had owned and operated a number restaurants in downtown Muskegon, including The Coney Island Caf & the Medical Arts Center Cafe. She...
Dr. Leland Leroy Swenson
Jan 17, 2008
Dr. Leland LeRoy Swenson, died January 17, 2008. He was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, December 24, 1915, to Ludwig Emil and Lora Cowle Swenson, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his brother, Dr. Harold Cowle Swenson; a granddaughter, Brigid Swenson; and a brother-in-law, Gilbert McKee. Dr. Swenson graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, and served...
Richard A. "Dick" Rogalla
Jan 17, 2008
Mr. Richard A. "Dick" Rogalla, age 77, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. He was born January 4, 1931 in Muskegon to Peter A. and Frances (Karchinski) Rogalla and lived in the area his entire life. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Dick worked as a technician for 34 years at GTE. On August 16, 1952,...
Lillian Ila Vanderwest
Jan 17, 2008
Lillian Ila Vanderwest, age 88, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born March 11, 1919 in Muskegon to Leigh and Barbara (French) Patterson, and she married Bert Vanderwest on June 14, 1941, in Bryan, Ohio. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1973. Mrs. Vanderwest was...
Delbert C. "Chuck" Bean
Jan 17, 2008
Mr. Delbert C. "Chuck" Bean, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 17, 2008. Chuck was born July 10, 1948 to Delbert A. and Ruth G. (Schmiedeknecht) Bean in Muskegon. He was employed as a machinist with Grand Haven Steel and earlier with Muskegon Piston Ring. Chuck was an avid Harley fan. He is survived by his son, Charles...
Grace E. Mcdermott-Powers
Jan 17, 2008
Mrs. Grace E. McDermott-Powers, age 90, passed away Thursday evening, January 17, 2008. Born March 8, 1917 in Cicero, IL to William and Fredly (Harbitz) Miskelly, she moved to Muskegon at the age of 3. On June 1, 1936, she married Harvey McDermott. He preceded her in death in 1967. In January of 1983, she married William Powers, who...
Wilda Z. Savage
Jan 16, 2008
A pianist known for her delicate touch and her loving kindness, Wilda died in E. Lansing on Thursday, Jan. 16, at age 88. She and her late husband, Robert, were missionaries in Latin America, and leaders of several Baptist churches in Michigan, including Dalton Baptist Church, Mona Shores Baptist Church and Evanston Avenue Baptist Church. They were active participants...
Richard L. Thies
Jan 16, 2008
Mr. Richard L. Thies, age 73, went to the Lord Wednesday, January 16, 2008, following a brief illness. Richard was born March 3, 1934 to Herman and Ruby (James) Thies in Zimmerman, MN. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was employed at LiftTech as a draftsman for 35 years, retiring in 1999. Richard also served...
Beverly Joyce Nelson
Jan 16, 2008
Beverly Joyce Nelson, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Clarence. Surviving are her two children, Marianne Plomondon and Bruce (Edna) Nelson; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Bev retired from Brunswick Corporation, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed fishing. According to her...
Edward L. Juhnke
Jan 15, 2008
Mr. Edward L. Juhnke, age 76, died Tuesday morning, January 15, 2008. He was born November 23, 1931 in Muskegon to Edward J. and Velma (Holstine) Juhnke and had been a life resident. Mr. Juhnke was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a sheet metal journeyman for the Local #7 for many years before retiring. On September 10,...
