Russell J. Klassen, Jr.
Feb 16, 2008
Russell J. Klassen, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 16, 2008 at Morton Plant Hospital in Largo FL following complications after a heart attack. He was born September 24, 1919 in Muskegon, MI to Lillian and Russell Klassen Sr. Mr. Klassen was an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion....
Clinton Bromley
Feb 16, 2008
Mr. Clinton Bromley, age 28, passed away suddenly on Saturday February 16, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. He was born June 17, 1979 in Muskegon, MI. He was a proud LEAD 98 student and was employed at K.L. Industries. He is survived by his parents, David Stevens and Vickie Bromley; 1 son, Jourdan Scarbrough and 1 daughter Courtney Scarbrough; mother...
Mary Polakis
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Mary Polakis, age 85, passed away Friday February 15, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born June 11, 1922 in Chicago, IL. Mary married Alec Polakis on July 15, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskegon, MI. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Polakis was a clerk at St. Joseph Credit Union for many years retiring...
Minnie Knuppenburg
Feb 15, 2008
Minnie Knuppenburg was a woman who appreciated lifes simpler pleasures, from telling tales around the campfire, to Little League games and Sunday church sessions. She was a wonderful woman, who devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Today her life, and her love, lives on in all who knew her. Minnies story began on...
Lucille E. Booker
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Lucille E. (Andrus) Booker, age 89, passed away Friday night, February 15, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. She was married to William E. Booker, who preceded her in death, Feb. 3, 1997. She graduated from Muskegon High School. She was a member of Cloverville Bible Church, where she taught Sunday School. She is survived by 3 daughters, Marilyn...
Melvin Howard
Feb 15, 2008
HOWARD, MR. MELVIN G. Muskegon Mr. Melvin G. Howard, age 72, died Friday, February 15, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on September 28, 1935 to George & Mary (Wright) Howard and married the former Janet Wells Malone on February 2, 1973. Mr. Howard had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He had...
Margaret Helen Bourdo
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Helen Bourdo, age 92, died Friday afternoon, February 15, 2008. She was born October 24, 1915 in Muskegon to Jens and Pearl (Tibble) Jespersen and had been a life resident. Mrs. Bourdo was a long-time active member of St. Jean the Baptiste Catholic Church. On July 4, 1939, she married Omer J. Bourdo in Muskegon, and he...
Josephine F. Rainbolt
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Josephine F. (Dell) Rainbolt, age 80, of Norton Shores, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at Christian Care Nursing Center. She was born November 6, 1927 in Jersey City , New Jersey to the late Ernest and Josephine (Brugel) Dell. Josephine worked at Muskegon General Hospital for over thirty years. She was first an X-ray Technician and later...
Otto H. Lenar
Feb 15, 2008
Mr. Otto H. Lenar, age 90, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born November 16, 1917 to Joseph and Pauline (Cyran) Lenar in Muskegon and lived his entire life here. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He served his...
Patricia O'Callaghan
Feb 15, 2008
Patricia OCallaghan was a woman who loved her family unconditionally, who had been strengthened by adversity, and who knew what hard work was all about. She was independent and strong-willed, yet generous and patient; she made sure that her family was always well cared for. Whether she was working, raising her children, practicing her faith or spoiling her grandchildren,...
Linda Wood
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Linda Wood, age 60 passed away at home Friday evening following a long illness. Linda was born on June 1, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Harry and Emily (Pavlich) Camet and moved to Muskegon when just a baby. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Muskegon Hts. High School and on October 15, 1966 married Mr. Roger O. Wood....
Garrett B. Galombeck
Feb 14, 2008
Garrett B. Galombeck passed away on Thursday Feb. 14, 2008, surrounded by his loving family in Sarasota, FL. Born April of 1939 to Warner and Evelyn Galombeck, Garrett lived in Muskegon most of his life before moving to Florida. Garrett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are his daughter, Amy (Chip) Rice and hs grandchildren,...
Agnes D. Kushner
Feb 14, 2008
The year was 1914 and great changes were sweeping across the country. The skies darkened over Europe and the raging conflict slowly dragged the U.S. into the trenches of war. People everywhere braced for the conflict as everybody from farmers to factory workers rallied to support the troops abroad. In Freesoil, Michigan, George Jados and his wife, Mary, had...
Rondal G. "Ron" Boyce
Feb 14, 2008
My one and only love left me on Valentines Day morning when our Lord ordained it was his time. Ron was born in Lansing, MI on April 13, 1934 to Harold and Viola (Shoultz) Boyce. Ron married Marty VandeVrede in Lansing, MI in 1952 and raised their 3 sons. He proudly served in the United States Navy Reserves from...
Jarvin M. Johnson
Feb 14, 2008
Mr. Jarvin M. Johnson, age 47, passed away February 14, 2008 at Hackley Visiting Nurse Hospice. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Toombs Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Shelton officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery.
Karman Kay Beeman
Feb 14, 2008
Mrs. Karman Kay Beeman, age 40, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2008, at a Grand Rapids hospital. She was born July 24, 1967 to Douglas and Lois (Holy) Gue in Muskegon. Karman has been a life long resident of the Muskegon area, working the last 20 years as a sales associate for Wesco. She also attended Baker College where...
Robert E. Wellman
Feb 14, 2008
Mr. Robert E. Wellman, age 74, passed away early Thursday morning, February 14, 2008 at a local hospital following a short illness. Mr. Wellman was born in Fremont, Michigan on May 21, 1933 to Venson and Esther (Wise) Wellman. On February 6, 1960 he married the former Evelyn A. "Shirley" Rezny, and together they resided in Fruitport for more...
Princess M. "Pat" Rosselott
Feb 14, 2008
Mrs. Princess M. "Pat" Rosselott, age 79, died Thursday morning, February 14, 2008, at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte, MI. "Pat" was born June 1, 1928 in Paragould, AR to Carroll & Linnie (Williams) Payne and has resided in the Muskegon area since 1947. "Pat" loved people and had a wonderful sense of humor but foremost in her mind...
Lois D. Smith
Feb 13, 2008
On Wednesday, February 13, 2008, Mrs. Lois D. Smith, age 84, was reunited in Heaven with her parents; sister, Audrey A. Todd; sister & brother-in-law, Ruth & Ray Greene; and great nephew, Andy Reister. She was born in Muskegon on February 13, 1924 to LaVern & Bertha (Ristau) Todd and married Robert Smith on May 14, 1971. Mrs. Smith...
E. Jeanette Degraves
Feb 13, 2008
Mrs. E. Jeanette DeGraves, age 68, of Fruitport Township, Muskegon, MI, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Poppen Hospice Residence. She was born May 6, 1939 in Wallis, North Carolina to the late Paul and Hazel (Hobbs) Williams. Jeanette married Mr. Bernard DeGraves on October 10, 1959. She was a member of Olivet Reformed Church. She was a...
