Mr. John Jay Gzym, age 91, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 21, 2007. He was born in Muskegon on June 8, 1916 to Stanley and Helena (Grabowski) Gzym and was a life resident of the area. John had been employed by The Norge for 37 years and then by CW Marsh Leather Co. before his...
Mr. Thomas H. Klinger, age 69, passed away at his home with his family by his side Friday evening, December 21, 2007. Tom was born August 18, 1938 to Harold and Evelyn (Vegter) Klinger in Muskegon, and had lived all of his life in the Muskegon and W. Michigan area. He worked at Honeywell Burdick and Jackson for 35...
Denise M. Bowen, age 51, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at Harbor Hospice. She was born September 7, 1956 in Muskegon, MI to Gerald and Mary (Forton) Kiesgen. Denise married Robert Bowen in Muskegon, MI on September 15, 1982. She worked as a machine operator for Poly Ply Composites. Denise loved to be with people,...
Mr. Leo J. LeBlanc, age 81, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 18, 2007 in Waterford, MI. He was born March 30, 1926 in Port Dahlouise, Ontario, and lived in the Muskegon area for the past 17 years. He had owned Enterprise Brass Works (EBW) for 25 years before retiring. Leo received many professional and community service awards on...
Kyle Benson Shepherd, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2007. His loving memory will be cherished by his daughter Sandreka Todd; sisters, Vivian Adams of CA, Pat Bunts of CA, Gayle Shepherd of Holland, MI, Kimberly Shepherd, Lisa Paschal, Sheronda Williams (Tony), Paula Paschal, Robin Thomas and Karen Terry all of Lansing, MI; brothers, Dennis Paschal, Ricky Paschal, Spencer...
Mrs. Rose L. Wirtz, age 97, died Tuesday, December 18, 2007. She was born in Holton, Michigan on May 14, 1910 to Joseph J. & Rose E. (DeMars) Martin & married Joseph J. Wirtz on June 12, 1937. Mrs. Wirtz had been employed as a teacher for 44 years & retired as Principal of Reeths Puffer Elementary in June...
Mr. Jacob J. Delis, age 83, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 30, 1924 to Klas and Alice (Oosterhurd) Delis and had been a long-time Muskegon resident. Jacob was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in WWII. He had been employed by Jericki Corporation...
JoAnn Marie Porter, age 66, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at University Park Living Center. She was a member of NorthWest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the KINGDOM HALL of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4725 North Russell Road, Muskegon, MI. VISITATION with family will be one hour prior to the...
Mrs. Barbara Cobb, age 77, died Monday evening, December 17, 2007. She was born April 1, 1930 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Albert and Winifred (Koopman) VanKampen and had been a life resident. Mrs. Cobb worked for Dr. Robert S. Morrow for over 20 years. She was a member of Mona Shores Baptist Church and had been a tutor...
Maria Christina "Marie" Nielsen, age 91, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 22, 1915 to Joseph and Loraine DeKoning and had been a resident of Muskegon for most of her life. She had worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Bradshaw for 25 years and...
Muskegon Mrs. Patricia "Grace" Grabinski, age 90, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007, at a local nursing home. She was born May 12, 1917 in Muskegon to Joseph and Julia (Mikula) Sladek and lived in the area her entire life. On May 13, 1938, she married Chester Frank Grabinski and he preceded her in death in 1973. Prior to...
Mr. Frank Francis Shunta, age 89 passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday, December 17, 2007. Frank was born on September 9, 1918 in Depue, Illinois to Joseph and Mary (Koklich). At 33 years of age, he married Gladys Amanda McClean of Ballyclare, Northern Ireland on June 28, 1952. Frank was an active parishioner and volunteer at Sacred Heart...
Mr. John Stanley Alms, age 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, December 17, 2007 at the Shore Haven Living Center in Grand Haven. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 25, 1939 to Dr. Stanley W. Alms and Eva McConnell Alms. John graduated from Muskegon High School, Muskegon Community College, and R.E.T.S. Electronic Technical...
Thomas Chupp, age 78, died on December 17, 2007 at Brook-haven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon. He was born on November 12, 1929 in White Cloud to Clarence and Elfiea (Morris) Chupp. He attended White Cloud area schools prior to entering the Army to serve his country during the Korean War. He married Frances Gallentine on July 11, 1953,...
Ken Hammons was a man with a gracious hand, a golden heart, and a lead foot, who lived his life full speed ahead. He had an incredible passion and zest for life, from the cars he raced, to the boats he drove, to the family he loved most of all. Ken was a proud veteran, a hardworking business owner,...
James M. Leonard, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2007. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on October 25, 1938. He retired from G.T.E. as Sales Marketing Manager. He also worked in sales for the Furniture Gallery in Edgewater, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Arlene Souser Leonard; 3 Sons, James...
Roy Olovson, Sr. was an honest, hardworking man, dedicated to his family and loyal to his friends. He was a man who desired little and was quite content in relaxing within the comfort of his own home. Roy found pleasure in many things, but nothing delighted him as much as spending time with his family and grandchildren. Each generation...
Mr. Ross, age 72, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 16, 2007, at home following a short illness. He was born Gerald Archie Ross, the son of Ralph I. and Aouda (Storms) Ross, on July 4, 1935, in Bridgeton Township. He graduated from White Cloud High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On Nov. 29,...
Mr. Larry A. Muskovin, age 56, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 16, 2007. He was born April 2, 1951 in Muskegon to Andrew and Mary Jane (Griffin) Muskovin and had been a life resident. Mr. Muskovin worked for CWC Textron for 37 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed camping in the U.P., and lighthouses and their history. Mr....
Jim Dumouchel was a remarkable man, who lived a remarkable life, a life built on character and charisma, on service and selflessness. He was a proud veteran, and a member of our Greatest Generation, who set an example for all those to follow. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose proud legacy lives on today in...