Jay A. Hamm
Jan 6, 2008
Mr. Jay A. Hamm, age 74, of Grand Haven passed away January 6, 2008 at his home. He retired from Johnson Technology in Muskegon in 1999. He is survived by his son, Michael J. Hamm of White Cloud, MI; his mother, Florence Hamm; 2 sisters, Gwen Miles and Linda (Al) Pontarelli and sister-in-law, Pauline Hirdes all of Grand Haven....
James Lowery
Jan 6, 2008
James Lowery never wanted to part with anything. He was a collector of things, a hardworking, sentimental man, loyal and loveable to the last. James was a proud veteran, dedicated worker, avid outdoorsman, and a man of many hobbies. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, who prized his family above all. Jamess story...
Laura Angel
Jan 6, 2008
Laura Angel was a woman who lived up to her name, every day of her life. She was such a wonderful woman, kind and caring, dedicated and devoted to the people around her. There were always people around her, though, drawn to her warm personality and gracious, generous heart. Laura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, but...
Reathel Marie Marcott
Jan 5, 2008
Mrs. Reathel Marie Marcott, age 91, died peacefully Saturday, January 5, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on May 20, 1916 to William and Dora (Herner) Stafford. Reathel married Edward J. Marcott on July 1, 1939 and he died on July 22, 2002. Reathel enjoyed playing bingo at many of the local bingo halls and was known as "Grandma...
James R. Holmblade
Jan 5, 2008
Mr. James R. Holmblade, age 82, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born August 4, 1925 in Fruitland Township to the late Nils A. and Synneva (Weeks) Holmblade. He served our country during WWII as a military bandsman during the European African Middle Eastern Theater and had...
Edna "Tootie" Berdinski
Jan 5, 2008
Edna "Tootie" Berdinski, age 83, passed away at home in Reno, on Saturday, January 5, 2008. She is survived by her son, David Berdinski; sister, Elna VanVliet; brother, Allen (Jolene) Ames; grandchildren, Andrea Johnson, April Berdinski, Nesha Berdinski, and Tony Berdinski; and several great- grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Tootie enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She was...
Anna Patrick
Jan 5, 2008
Mrs. Anna Patrick, age 102, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 in Palmetto, FL. Anna was born on November 10, 1905 in the Ukrainian Village of Klabinaca, Austria. She came to the United States in 1921 and married Mr. Joseph Patrick, who preceded her in death on January 27, 1946. Prior to her retirement, Anna worked as a cook...
Gladys Trice
Jan 5, 2008
Mrs. Gladys Trice, age 86, passed Saturday January 5, 2008 in Kalamazoo at Bronson Hospital. She was a retired Nurses Aide at Hackley Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine (John) Kemp of Kalamazoo; 1 brother, Everette Hockerson; 2 sisters, Dorothy Buford and Minnie McNair. Services will be held Saturday January 12, 2008 at 12:00 noon at Mount...
Arguster Howell
Jan 4, 2008
Mrs. Arguster Howell, age 97, passed Friday January 4, 2008 at Visiting Nurses Hospice. She was the widow of Chester W. Howell, Sr. She is survived by her only son, Chester W. (Birtha) Howell; 7 daughters, Oneather Thurston, Ada Bothwell, Chestine Walker, Tillie (Tels) Utsey, Geraldine (Franklin) Brewer, Merylene (Steve) Jackson, Ruby (Ron) Robinson. Service will be held Thursday,...
Bradley W. Kitchen
Jan 3, 2008
Mr. Bradley W. Kitchen, age 44, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2008 at a local hospital. Brad was born October 16, 1963 to Harold and Dorothy (Ferrier) Kitchen in Muskegon. He was employed at Shellcast, Inc. in Montague. Brad enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a big fan of Dale Ernhardt. He also enjoyed fishing, driving semis, and watching big...
Ruth Hutson
Jan 3, 2008
Ruth Hutson was a compassionate and kindhearted woman with a great sense of humor that endeared everyone to her. Her life was not marked by glitz and glamour, but instead a stable and fulfilled commitment to the true bounties of life. Ruth Esther Hutson was born to her parents, Thomas and Helen (Bush) Hutson, on December 17, 1947, in...
Irene Warber
Jan 2, 2008
Irene Warber was a woman who always loved the wind in her face, and always faced her challenges head-on. She was a strong, strong-willed woman, with a great faith in the Lord, and a great love for life and the people around her. Irene was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, and a friend to many over the...
Harold G. Seewald
Jan 1, 2008
Mr. Harold G. Seewald, age 92, passed away Tuesday evening, January 1, 2008. Harold was born November 16, 1915 in Muskegon to Anton and Hilda (Johnson) Seewald and had spent his whole life in this area. On September 12, 1953 he married the former Eva M. Dornbos, and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2001. Harold spent...
Helen Sophie Vanderlaan
Jan 1, 2008
Mrs. Helen Sophie Vanderlaan, age 74, died peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2008. She was born on April 25, 1933 in Muskegon, MI to Chester and Catherine (Halek) Jazdzyk and married Forrest Vanderlaan on September 12, 1953. Helen was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, who loved and cared for her...
Hans Olsen
Dec 31, 2007
Mr. Hans Olsen, age 88, passed away peacefully with his daughter and his son-in-law by his side, December 31, 2007 in Muskegon, following a long illness. Mr. Olsen was born on June 15, 1919 in Norway to Ole A. and Signe (Gjeruldsen) Olsen. Growing up in Arendal, Norway, young Hans was an accomplished speed-skater and ski jumper. He served...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Heykoop
Dec 31, 2007
Mr. Gerald E. "Jerry" Heykoop, age 81 died Monday evening, December 31, 2007, at Mercy Hospital following a short illness. He was born May 7, 1926 in Shelby Twp., MI to Leonard & Minnie (TenBrink) Heykoop; and had resided in the Muskegon area most of his life. Immediately following high school graduation, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...
Paul R. Duell Jr.
Dec 31, 2007
Paul R. Duell Jr., age 63 passed away on December 31, 2007, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, IlaRose; and was the loving father of four children, Kelly (Scott) Anderson, Kammy (Wayne) Matherly, Kirk (Sue), Kent (Sherry); 10 grandchildren, Ryan, Richelle, Zakkari, Monica, Thomas, Jessyca, Sara, Dylan, Destiny,...
Daniel Lee Martin
Dec 31, 2007
Mr. Daniel Lee Martin, age 81, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 at a local nursing home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 from New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Sun., 4-9 pm, at the funeral home. Mr. Martin leaves in God's care 5...
Ida S. Tuori
Dec 31, 2007
Mrs. Ida S. Tuori, age 95, died Monday, December 31, 2007. She was born in Newberry MI on July 8, 1912, to Albert and Matilda (Kuoppala) Raithead and married Neil H. Tuori on May 17, 1936. Mrs. Tuori had been a homemaker, an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church for 58 years, ELCA Women, and in the Order...
James E. "Jim" Lawrence
Dec 31, 2007
Mr. James E. "Jim" Lawrence, age 81, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born in Union Grove, AL on March 15, 1926 to Edward and Onie (Yancey) Lawrence and had lived in Muskegon since he was a young man. Jim was a veteran of the United States Navy and had...