Virginia "Mildred" Blakely

Virginia "Mildred" Blakely

Dec 30, 2007

Mrs. Virginia "Mildred" Blakely, age 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter Jane's home in Muskegon on Sunday morning, December 30, 2007. She was born August 24, 1914 in Lawrence, KS where she graduated as valedictorian from Eudora Rural High School in 1933. Mildred has resided in the Muskegon area most of her life and was an active member...

Carol Ann "Spanky" Levine

Carol Ann "Spanky" Levine

Dec 30, 2007

Carol Ann "Spanky" Levine, age 58, passed away on December 30, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, on July 8, 1949 to Louis and Marjorie. Surviving are five children, Michelle Hernandez, Marsha Hernandez, Marjorie (David) Morales, Lupe Hernandez, and Michael Hernandez; 11 grandchildren; her mother and step-father, Marjorie and Oaklan Senf; two sisters, Theresa (Ed) Pearson, Sherry (Ronald) Bunting;...

Richard F. Moreen

Richard F. Moreen

Dec 30, 2007

Mr, Richard F. Moreen, aged 68, passed away Sunday Dec 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife Bridgett and his family. Funeral Services Friday 11:00 am at Sheridan Baptist Church, Muskegon. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Throop Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Kathryn A. Wieten

Kathryn A. Wieten

Dec 30, 2007

Mrs. Kathryn A. Wieten, age 53, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2007 at her home. She was born February 16, 1954 in Oscoda, MI. She is survived by her husband, Donald; 2 children, David (Rachel) Wieten and Daniel Wieten, both of Muskegon and 2 grandchildren. The family would like to say a special thanks to Hospice of Michigan. A...

Shianne Desiree Williams

Shianne Desiree Williams

Dec 29, 2007

Ms. Shianne Desiree Williams, age 15, passed Sat. December 29, 2007 at Hackley Hospital. She was a Muskegon Heights Sophomore student. She is survived by her parents, Laurence Duck Dawson and Jacqueline Williams; 3 brothers, Edward, Clarence and Byron; 3 sisters, Dominque, Ayonna and Tameka. Services will be held Friday at 12:00 noon January 4, 2008 at Zion Baptist...

Charlotte G. Stolberg

Charlotte G. Stolberg

Dec 29, 2007

Ms. Charlotte G. Stolberg, age 79, died Saturday, December 29, 2007. She was born in Michigan on January 10, 1928 to Ferdinand & Grace (Hoekenga) Stolberg. Ms. Stolberg had been employed as a Medical Records Clerk at Mercy Hospital for 30 years and was a member of Westwood Reformed Church. SURVIVORS Twin sister, Florence Hoekenga of CA; 2 sisters,...

Mona Pulsifer

Mona Pulsifer

Dec 29, 2007

PULSIFER, MISS MONA I. Muskegon Miss Mona I. Pulsifer, age 86, died Saturday, December 29, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 13, 1921 to George & Hazel (Linstrom) Pulsifer. Miss Pulsifer had been employed in production at Shaw Walker for 30 years until retiring in 1982. She was a long time member of Samuel Lutheran Church...

David Wake Webster

David Wake Webster

Dec 29, 2007

Mr. David Wake Webster, age 69, passed Saturday December 29, 2007 at his residence. He was a retired custodian at Muskegon Heights. Public School. He is survived by his former wife and friend, Dorothy Webster; 2 sons, Floyd Clarke I and Edison Jacquot; 3 daughters, Cassandra Webster, Cora Clarke and Martina Clarke; 2 sisters, Irene Pearce and Wilma (Calloway)...

Joseph J. Pekerosky

Joseph J. Pekerosky

Dec 29, 2007

Mr. Joseph J. Pekerosky, age 91, died Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was born in Edwardsville, PA on March 23, 1916 to Joseph & Anna (Chacko) Pekarovsky & married the former Jettie Holley on June 16, 1945. Mr. Pekerosky served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He had been employed as a core room operator at CWC...

Deloris Smith

Deloris Smith

Dec 28, 2007

Deloris Smith was a woman who loved her family, who had been strengthened by adversity, and who knew what hard work was all about. She had a generous spirit and loved to give of her time and talents, especially when it came to her children and grandchildren. Deloris did many things in her life, all of which shaped her...

Mary Lee Houston

Mary Lee Houston

Dec 28, 2007

Mrs. Mary Lee Houston, age 88, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007, at a local nursing home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon, Thursday, January 3, 2008, from New Mount Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. James E. Witcher officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wednesday, 4pm-9pm, at the church. Mrs. Houston leaves in God's care 1...

Peter James Durling

Peter James Durling

Dec 28, 2007

Mr. Peter James Durling, age 60, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born July 8, 1947 in Hilthelgreen, England to James Alfred and Gladys Rose (LeMon) Durling and came to the U.S. when he was 6 years old. He moved to the Muskegon area from the Detroit area 13 years ago. Peter was a 20-year...

Laurel "Larry" J. Lebaron

Laurel "Larry" J. Lebaron

Dec 28, 2007

Mrs. Laurel "Larry" J. LeBaron, age 76, died Friday, December 28, 2007 in Petoskey, MI. She was born on July 12, 1931 in Cheboygan, MI to Earl and Bernice (Basset) Ferguson, and had resided in the area since 1952. Mrs. LeBaron was considered a "mother to many." On January 26, 1950, she married William "Bill" LeBaron and he survives...

James Paterson Hicks

James Paterson Hicks

Dec 27, 2007

Mr. James Paterson Hicks, age 73, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007 at a local hospital. Mr. Hicks was born October 12, 1934 to Leon L. and Ruth B. (Price) Hicks in Rogers, AR and has been a resident of the Muskegon area for 60 years. He served his country in the US Army. On February 23, 1957, he...

Edna B. Sonnichsen

Edna B. Sonnichsen

Dec 27, 2007

Edna B. Sonnichsen, 79, of Muskegon, passed away on December 27, 2007 at Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Stevensville. Pastor Gerald Schroer will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ruggles Cemetery in Baroda. Friends may call from...

Richard Schuiteman

Richard Schuiteman

Dec 27, 2007

Richard Schuiteman was a man who lived a long and full life, a life so full of successes, of family and fond memories. He was a hardworking, self-made man, who made the most of every day in his long life. Dick, as he was known, was a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend, but more than anything, he taught...

June Ellyn Deboer

June Ellyn Deboer

Dec 27, 2007

June Ellyn DeBoer, age 60, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, at her home. She was born June 4, 1947, in Muskegon to Frank and Ellyn (Johnson) Smalley. She married Dale E. DeBoer on May 17, 1969, in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on August 11, 2007. Mrs. DeBoer moved to the Tri-Cities area in 1971 and...

Sam Babinec

Sam Babinec

Dec 26, 2007

Mr. Sam. Babinec, age 88, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007. He was born in Shelby, MI on January 6, 1919 to John & Anna (Kubik) Babinec & married the former Margaret Barclay on May 8, 1959. Mr. Babinec served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He had been employed as a machinist at Clarke Floor Machine for...

Paul J. Tierman

Paul J. Tierman

Dec 26, 2007

Paul J. Tierman, age 89, of Muskegon, passed away on December 26, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, and three brothers, Bill, Art, and Marv. Surviving are four children, Douglas (Sharon) Tierman, of Fruitport, Ruth (Larry) Dean of Hesperia, Carl (Wanda) Tierman, of San Antonio, TX, and James (Caron) Tierman, of Muskegon;...

Margarito F. Flores

Margarito F. Flores

Dec 26, 2007

Mr. Margarito F. Flores, age 58, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Hackley Hospital. He was born September 16, 1949 in Mexico to the late Felipe and Escalastica Flores. He was well liked and known for his good sense of humor, and was a very loving husband and father. Besides his parents, Margarito was preceded in...