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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
