Lawrence Duane Helferich
Feb 7, 2008
Lawrence Duane Helferich, age 71, passed away on February 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Laurence C. Helferich; mother, Grace M. (Fitzgerald) Helferich; and a sister Janice M. (Helferich) Bisard. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Pauline; two children, Deborah L. Betts of Seattle, WA and Laurence D. Helferich, Jr. of Atlanta,...
James M. Davis
Feb 7, 2008
Mr. James M. Davis, age 63, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 7, 2008 at home. He was born June 27, 1944 in Muskegon to Martin and Ruth (Helman) Davis. Mr. Davis served as a U.S. Marine in the Vietnam War and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid reader, loved learning about history, and cooking for...
Kathleen M. Boutell
Feb 7, 2008
Mrs. Kathleen M. Boutell, age 59 passed away early Thursday morning at Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont following a long illness. Kathy was born in Muskegon, August 19, 1948 to Richard D. and Barbara M. (Dausy) Hallberg and was a 1966 graduate of North Muskegon H.S. She married Mr. Daniel M. Boutell in Muskegon on September 12, 1970. Kathy...
Audrey A. Todd
Feb 7, 2008
Audrey A. Todd was reunited in Heaven with her parents, sister, and brother-in-law, Ruth and Ray Greene, and nephew, Andy Reister on Thursday, February 7, 2008. She was born to Bertha and LaVern Todd on August 14, 1926. As a beautician, she owned and operated many beauty shops in her career. During that time, she served as President of...
Regina Schulist
Feb 6, 2008
Mrs. Regina (Jean) Schulist, age 95, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. Born January 3, 1913 to John L. and Josephine (Szymanski) Foltynewicz in LaSalle, Illinois and moved to Muskegon when she was 16 years old. She married Felix Schulist in 1930, and was a member of St. Michael's Church in Muskegon for over 70 years....
Allan W. Carpenter
Feb 5, 2008
Allan W. Carpenter, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday evening, February 5, 2008, at his home. He was born November 3, 1923, in Kalamazoo, MI, to Joseph and Florence (Wood) Carpenter, and he married the former Bette Jane Ridley on December 16, 1945, in Allegan County. Mr. Carpenter served his country in the U.S....
Marlene Cheryl Gerencer
Feb 5, 2008
Ms. Marlene Cheryl Gerencer, age 47, passed away Tuesday evening, February 5, 2008, at Hackley Hospital. She was born April 29, 1960 in Saginaw, MI and had resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. Marlene had been employed as a custodian for Reeths-Puffer Schools prior to her retirement and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and baking. Survivors include...
Randy Osborne
Feb 5, 2008
Randy Osborne, age 54, passed away on February 5, 2008. He was preceded in death by Barbara and Gene Secrest. Randy is survived by five sons, Randall Ray, Marc, Nathan, Elliott, and Dylan; a daughter, Gillian; two grandchildren, Cody and Anthony; four brothers, Steve Osborne, Scott Secrest, Joe Singler, and Tony Secrest; along with his mother, Lois Hayward. Cremation...
George A. Grabinski
Feb 4, 2008
Mr. George A. Grabinski, age 53, died Monday, February 4, 2008, at Mercy General Health Partners in Muskegon. He was born on March 5, 1954 in Muskegon, the eighth of 12 children to William and Julianna Grabinski. He attended St. Michael's Grade School and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he was active in band, track, and...
Barbara Margaret Fitzpatrick
Feb 4, 2008
Mrs. Barbara Margaret FitzPatrick, age 97, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at the Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. She was born October 23, 1910 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Helena (VanderPool) Kesteloot and moved to the Muskegon area as a child. On May 27, 1933, she married Raymond George FitzPatrick and he preceded her in death on...
Mildred L. Smith
Feb 4, 2008
Mrs. Smith, age 83, died February 4, 2008. Born August 29, 1924, in Carr Settlement, Lake County, to Elzie and Nellie (Sleeper) Sellon, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1989. On March 27, 1976, in Muskegon, she married Robert C. Smith, who preceded her in death in 1995. She had been employed as a social worker...
Dr. James S. Bonner
Feb 4, 2008
Dr. James S. Bonner died Monday, February 4, 2008 at age 75. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 3, 1932, to Donald and Helen Bonner. He married Charlotte Bonner on November 4, 1976. He will be remembered for his kind, gentle manner, his love of family and art and his long career in education. Jim graduated from...
Howard C. Stevens, Jr.
Feb 3, 2008
Mr. Howard C. Stevens Jr., age 84, passed away surrounded by family Sunday evening, February 3, 2008. He was born June 3, 1923 to Howard and Olive (Chambers) Stevens in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was a graduate of Iowa State University. He retired from Lift Tech International, formerly Dresser Industries, as chief engineer. He was an avid fisherman and an...
Brett Balkema
Feb 3, 2008
Brett Balkema was the man you went to for advice. He was such an insightful, intelligent and level-headed man, who always helped people see the right point of view. He was a consultant, a salesman, a teacher and friend, and as fun-loving a man as there ever was. More than anything, Brett was a beloved son, husband, father and...
Jane M. Marvin
Feb 3, 2008
Ms. Jane M. Marvin, age 57, passed away Sunday morning, February 3, 2008 in Grand Haven. She was born in Muskegon on July 25, 1950 to Frank and Leona (Carey) Willard and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Jane is survived by her 4 children, Thomas (Susan Tiles) Marvin, Lynette (Rod) Duell, Linda (Eugene) Conklin and Lora...
Mary Catherine Grover
Feb 3, 2008
Mary Catherine Grover, passed away February 3, 2008; a kind and loving soul was called home to her deserving rest. Mary was born June 16, 1923 to Victoria and Jocob Drost of Muskegon, Michigan. On November 21, 1945 she married Hallard "Jim" Grover. They resided in the White Lake area where they raised six children. In the early '70's...
John B. Mazurek
Feb 2, 2008
Mr. John B. Mazurek, age 92, died peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2008. He was born on February 8, 1915 in Cedar, MI to Joseph and Helen (Pete) Mazurek. John married Eleanor Maslowski on January 26, 1940 and she died on September 29, 2001. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, and retired from Muskegon Catholic High School....
Leopoldus "Leo" Varela, Sr.
Feb 2, 2008
Mr. Leopoldus "Leo" Varela, Sr., age 74, died Saturday evening, February 2, 2008. He was born April 26, 1933 in Pompeii, MI to Martin and Juanita (Martinez) Varela and had resided in the Muskegon area most of his life. Mr. Varela worked for C.W.C. Textron for 47 years before retiring in 1998 and had been an entrepreneur in the...
Edward L. Elnick
Feb 2, 2008
Mr. Edward L. Elnick, age 91, died Saturday, February 2, 2008. Born August 10, 1916 in Muskegon. He was a graduate of Muskegon Heights 1936 class where he excelled as an athlete in track. He was retired from Continental Motors and worked in cost production and inspection. Mr. Elnick was operation agent for Capital Airline. He owned Old Homestead...
