Christine Hardwick
Dec 26, 2007
Ms. Christine Hardwick, age 53, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2007 at her home. She was born July 4, 1954 in Escanaba, MI to Raymond Hardwick and Alma Jean (Syers) Lampman. She has lived in Muskegon most of her life. She is survived by her mother, Alma Jean; 5 children, Raquel, Jamie, Maria, Ramon, and Vincinte, all of...
Sherwood Reynolds "Shorty" Gould
Dec 26, 2007
Sherwood Reynolds Gould was born on August 17, 1910 in Ludington to the late Brock S. and Julia A. (Larsen) Gould. On June 27, 1941 he married Marjorie A. McDonald in Ludington. He was a member of the CCC for 2 years, and was a Naval Veteran of World War II. Shorty worked as a meat cutter for several...
Ruby Anna Busman
Dec 26, 2007
Mrs. Ruby Anna (Moschke) Busman, age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born March 11, 1917 in Shelby, MI to Edward and Anna (Nordmeyer) Moschke and had lived in the Muskegon area since 1942. On June 22, 1951, she married Arthur A. Busman in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death...
Bernice M. Radell
Dec 25, 2007
Mrs. Bernice M. Radell, age 95, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 28, 1912 to Nicholas & Mayme (Anderson) Walcott & married Edward J. Radell. Mrs. Radell had been a homemaker & liked to play bridge. SURVIVORS Son, Brian Radell of Naples, FL; grandson, Troy Radell & 3 great grandchildren. She was...
Albina Agerstrand
Dec 25, 2007
For Albina Agerstrand, family was always the greatest joy. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a doting grandma. She was a cheerful woman with a familiar smile, and each day she tried to share her happiness with the many people she loved. In the year 1917, Europe was swept up in the chaos of the First...
Gladys "June" Mast
Dec 24, 2007
Gladys "June" Mast, age 92, died early Monday, December 24, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born June 9, 1915 in Fleming, Colorado to Horace and Mable (Talbert) Moore, and had resided in the area since 1920. Mrs. Mast was a former member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and had worked at Howmet for 20 years before retiring in 1973. She...
Kent Osborne
Dec 24, 2007
Kent James Osborne was a loving and caring son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. All who had the privilege of knowing him were swept into his enthusiasm for life. He loved the arts, music, cooking, singing and the outdoors, but most of all his family and friends. Kent had a big heart and a lot to give. Kent was...
Flint Dewitt Burley
Dec 24, 2007
Mr. Flint DeWitt Burley, age 47, passed away Monday, December 24, 2007. He had struggled with diabetes and other health issues for several years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Burley and both sets of grandparents. SURVIVORS include his dad, Stanley Burley; brother, Jack Syers; step-brothers, Donald (Heather) and Robert (Wilma) Underwood; step-sister, Dawn (Alan) Korstange....
Theresa A. Beardsley
Dec 24, 2007
Mrs. Theresa A. Beardsley, age 77, passed away Monday, December 24, 2007. She was born on April 2, 1930 to Elwood and Anna (Deroy) Pease in Hart, MI. Mrs. Beardsley enjoyed reading, baking, and watching western movies. On October 31, 1947 she married her husband Stewart, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1979. SURVIVORS include 14...
Donald A. Bogue, Sr.
Dec 23, 2007
Mr. Donald A. Bogue, Sr., passed away December 23, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of Muskegon, MI. He retired as a machinist from Teledyne Continental Motors after 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Bogue was preceded in death by his wife of seventeen years, Genevieve and a son, Daniel...
Janet Doctor
Dec 23, 2007
"Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4 Mrs. Janet Doctor, age 93, died peacefully on December 23, 2007. Janet was born July 4, 1914, in Ellsworth, MI, to...
Delilah Ellen Gardner
Dec 23, 2007
Mrs. Delilah Ellen Gardner, age 81, passed away Sunday evening, December 23, 2007. She was born April 1, 1926 in Fremont, MI to Roy W. and Hazel (Stocking) Jay. On September 11, 1945 she married Orville Gardner, Sr. in Muskegon and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Gardner was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. SURVIVORS...
Alice Denio
Dec 23, 2007
A loving mother, with a passion for her grandchildren, Alice DeNio was an extraordinary woman. From a difficult childhood emerged a talented and giving lady. Her family was the center of her world, and she would have devoted every moment to her grandchildren, if time allowed. In 1924, Muskegon, Michigan was a bustling community, and the home of William...
Gerald S. "Jerry" Kandalec
Dec 23, 2007
Mr. Gerald S. "Jerry" Kandalec, age 56, passed away Sunday morning, December 23, 2007 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on November 16, 1951 to Andrew and Irene (Takats) Kandalec and was a life resident of the area. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in Vietnam. He had been...
William L. Bennett
Dec 22, 2007
Mr. William L. Bennett, age 93, passed away December 22, 2007 at Hackley Visiting Nurse Services and Hospice. He was born April 6, 1914 in Glen Arbor, MI, to the late Frank and Emma (LaVance) Bennett. Bill moved to Muskegon in 1922. As a writer, he authored Danger Trails North. He retired from WKBZ in 1979. Besides his parents,...
Vertie Mae Taylor
Dec 22, 2007
Mrs. Vertie Mae (Shook) Taylor, age 75, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born in Avery County, NC on February 5, 1932 to Donald B. and Ina Beulah (Oakes) Jones and had been a resident of Muskegon for 54 years. Vertie owned and operated Vertie's Beauty Shoppe for 53 years. She is survived by 3...
Virgina Chester
Dec 21, 2007
Virginia Chester never gave up. She never quit, no matter odds, the obstacles or the hurdles ahead. In more ways than one, Virginia was always the leader of the band. She was a loving wife, mother, teacher and friend, but more than anything, Virginia was an example to all who knew her. Virginias story began on a hot summer...
Anna Abuja
Dec 21, 2007
Mrs. Abuja, age 93, died December 21, 2007. Born December 7, 1914 in East Chicago to Frand and Mary (Salbert) Radics, she had lived in the White Lake area for many years. She had been a homemaker all her life and was a member of White Lake Baptist Church. Mrs. Abuja was preceded in death by a son, Peter...
Catherine M. "Landers" Platt
Dec 21, 2007
Mrs. Catherine M. Platt, age 78, went Home to the Lord early Friday morning following a courageous battle with cancer. Catherine was born in Muskegon on February 15, 1929 to Laurence and Margaret (Johnson) Hendrick. She graduated from Muskegon Heights High in 1946 and went on to receive her B.A. in social work from Albion College and her M.A....
Barbara Ann Rowe
Dec 21, 2007
Mrs. Barbara Ann Rowe, age 65, passed away early Friday morning, December 21, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born October 23, 1942 to Robert and Rosemary (Nielsen) Cooper in Muskegon and had lived in California and Las Vegas before returning to Muskegon several years ago. Barbara worked in retail sales, most recently at Lowe's. A very loving and caring...