Ellarose Williams
Feb 26, 2008
Mrs. Ellarose Williams, age 84, passed away peacefully while at home with her family on Tuesday night, February 26, 2008. She was born in Seattle, WA on July 24, 1923 and lived the majority of her life in Southern California, where she retired from Western Carloading Teamsters Union in 1984. She was married to the love of her life,...
Sidney Baldwin
Feb 25, 2008
Sidney Baldwin was known by many as a talented accordion player, avid fisherman, successful gardener and accomplished woodcrafter, but to his family he was a loving father and involved grandfather. Punctual and honest, he took his work responsibilities seriously. Proud, and thrifty, he made a life good for his family. Talented, handsome, strong and intelligent, he invested himself in...
Wallace Johnson
Feb 25, 2008
Mr. Wallace Johnson, age 73, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at Hackley Hospital. He was born October 12, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Orland and Emma (Ross) Johnson. Wally retired from CWC Textron as a pipe fitter after 35 years of service. He liked to hunt, fish and travel, but mostly loved spending time...
Patricia A. Pranger
Feb 25, 2008
Mrs. Patricia A. Pranger, age 77, died Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 14, 1930 to Raymond & Sophia (Kubieciski) Mankoski & married Edward Pranger on April 15, 1972. Mrs. Pranger had been employed as a supervisor at Grand Transformers for over 20 years until retiring in 1980's. She was a member...
Gerald "Kelly" Clawson
Feb 25, 2008
Mr. Gerald "Kelly" Clawson, age 93, passed away Monday evening, February 25, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on February 24, 1915 to Noel and Irene (McMahon) Clawson and was a life resident. Mr. Clawson had been employed by the City of Muskegon Heights as a supervisor for over 30 years before retiring in 1977. He married...
Scott L. Boertman, Sr.
Feb 25, 2008
Mr. Scott L. Boertman, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully at Hackley Hospital on Monday, February 25, 2008 after a sudden illness. He was born in Ludington, MI to Albert Earl and Gerda Boertman and had lived in the Muskegon area for most of his adult life. He had been employed for a short time on the car ferry's...
Donna Mae Sills
Feb 24, 2008
Donna Sills was a woman who always saw the good in people, and helped them see it, too. She was such a kind, compassionate woman, a nurse by profession, and a caregiver by choice. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and a woman who always made us feel better. We were so much better just by...
Margery "Marge" Bowmaster
Feb 24, 2008
Mrs. Margery Bowmaster, age 88, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 at a local hospital. Mrs. Bowmaster was born March 9, 1919, to David and Anna (Andersen) Robarge in Muskegon Heights. On October 9, 1948, she married Paul Bowmaster in Muskegon. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2000. Marge had been employed as a secretary at Muskegon...
Dean Hegbloom
Feb 24, 2008
Dean Hegbloom was a wonderful man, who lived a great life, a life full of family and fond memories. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, but more than anything, he taught us that life wasnt about winning, it was about playing. Deans story began on a cool fall day in 1938, in the shoreline city of...
Frances Pfenning
Feb 24, 2008
Fran Pfenning was a young woman of uncommon compassion, a woman who ran headlong and heartlong - into everything she did. She had an incredible love for life, a love she shared with all those around her, as a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Most of all, Fran was a woman who saw the beauty in life,...
Gertrude M. Cooper
Feb 24, 2008
Gertrude M. Cooper, age 86, passed away February 24, 2008. She was born in Muskegon on June 24, 1921 to the late Clifford and Bessie Anderson. In 1941 she married Herbert who survives her, along with two daughters, Jan (David) Olsen, Cheryl Belt; four grandchildren, Michelle (Peter Margules) Belt, Renee Olsen, David, Jr. (Jennifer) Olsen, Brian (Jane) Belt; six...
Roy W. Perry
Feb 24, 2008
Mr. Roy W. Perry, age 69, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008 in Muskegon. He was born October 20, 1938 in Ithaca, MI to Ford "Bud" and Lila (McCarn) Perry and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. On January 6, 1962, Roy married the former Carolyn A....
Edward R. Lynch
Feb 23, 2008
Mr. Edward R. Lynch, age 76, passed away, Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Poppen House. He was born February 27, 1931 in Royal Oak, MI to Edward and Elizabeth (Hartwig) Lynch and has lived in the Muskegon area for most of his life. Mr. Lynch was an investigator for the Department of Civil Rights for 27 years and...
Erma Lucille Van Dyke
Feb 23, 2008
Erma Lucille Van Dyke, age 93, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2008. She was born in Morley, Michigan on March 4, 1914 to the late William and Lucille (Sprowl) Baxter. She was a resident of Muskegon for most of her life. On May 10th, 1947 she joined William Van Dyke Sr. in marriage, and...
Elizabeth Brondyke
Feb 23, 2008
Mrs. Elizabeth Brondyke, age 88, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born October 28, 1919 in Muskegon Heights to Maartin and Antje (DeWaal) Ippel and had resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Brondyke was a member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church and belonged to their Sewing Circle and Ladies Friendship Circle. She...
James Joseph Hoeker
Feb 22, 2008
Jimmy Hoeker was a wonderful man, and truly a horse of a different color. He was a unique man, so strong yet supportive, so tough yet tender. Jimmy was a beloved husband, son, brother, father and friend, a master machinist, and an expert farrier, too, fitting just the right shoes to his horses. Jimmys own shoes will be impossible...
Louise Laura Hutchins
Feb 22, 2008
In loving memory of Louise Laura Hutchins, age 90, who passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 in San Diego, CA. Louise was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Enno and Margaret Bytwerk on July 14, 1917. She and Earl Albert Hutchins married on December 30, 1937. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1977, as did their daughter, Charlotte...
Marcella G. Slocum
Feb 22, 2008
Mrs. Marcella G. (Mierle) Slocum, age 86, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at the Poppen Residence. Marcella was born August 20, 1921 in Muskegon to Marcus and Kate (Loverenich) Mierle and lived in the area her entire life. On September 25, 1946, she married Donald L. Slocum in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on February 23,...
Dorothy I. Mcintire
Feb 22, 2008
Mrs. Dorothy I. (Heath) McIntire, age 102, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at a local nursing home. She was born November 8, 1905 in Traverse City, MI to Lee and Esther (Murray) Heath and lived in the Muskegon area since the 1920's. She married Cecil H. McIntire in June of 1960 and he preceded her in death on...
Robert "Bobby" Anderson,Sr.
Feb 22, 2008
Robert Bobby Anderson was a loving son, protective parent, and constant friend. In the same way that he was raised, Bobby took pride in his children, was firm in discipline and always wanted to be there for them. His lifestyle was modest yet he felt rich in the love of his family. With whatever he had, Bobby lived each...
