John S. Vida
Jan 8, 2008
Mr. John S. Vida, age 92, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born October 31, 1915 to Stephen and Rose (Santo) Vida in Big Rapids, MI. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and The Catholic War Veterans. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Army Cavalry during WWII. Mr....
Virginia M. Shaffer
Jan 8, 2008
Mrs. Virginia M. Shaffer, age 89, passed away January 8, 2008 at her home. She was born February 24, 1918 to Earl and Mary (Valley) Pearo in Muskegon. On December 21, 1935 she married William Shaffer in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on November 24, 1976. SURVIVORS include 3 daughters, Bethlynn Cantrall, Toni (Bernie) Stiller and Marcia...
Linda D. Wyant
Jan 8, 2008
Linda Wyant was a woman of great strength, and even greater love. She loved to scoop her kids up in her arms, holding them closely, warmly and lovingly. She held her whole family so close, though, close to her heart, and first in her thoughts. More than anything else, Linda was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother,...
Marie Catherine "Dolly" Surkamp
Jan 7, 2008
Mrs. Marie Catherine "Dolly" Surkamp, age 79, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 7, 2008 at a local nursing home in Muskegon. SERVICES will be 11AM Thursday at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Randall Hansen officiating. MEMORIALS in Dolly's name may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation or the Muskegon Humane Society....
Josephine Amelia Milas
Jan 7, 2008
Josephine Amelia Milas, age 86, died Monday, January 7, 2008. She will be laid to rest in Meriden, CT. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Travis) Jardon and her son, Emil (Caroline) Milas; 2 brothers, Henry (Patricia) Sawicki and Alfred Sawicki; 1 sister, Harriet Moore; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to the Muskegon...
Isabelle Ann Orchard
Jan 6, 2008
Mrs. Isabelle Ann Orchard, age 93, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008. She was born May 25, 1914 in Manistee, MI to Jacob and Joanna (Niedzwecki) Bednarek. She lived most of her life in Muskegon. The former Isabelle Bednarek married Robert I. Orchard on June 26, 1937. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1987. Mrs. Orchard is...
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...
