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...
John Jay Gzym
Dec 21, 2007
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...
Thomas Klinger
Dec 21, 2007
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
Dec 20, 2007
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,...
Leo J. Leblanc
Dec 18, 2007
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
Dec 18, 2007
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...
Rose L. Wirtz
Dec 18, 2007
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...
Jacob J. Delis
Dec 17, 2007
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
Dec 17, 2007
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...
Barbara Cobb
Dec 17, 2007
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
Dec 17, 2007
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...
Patricia "Grace" Grabinski
Dec 17, 2007
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...
Frank Francis Shunta
Dec 17, 2007
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...
John Stanley Alms
Dec 17, 2007
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
Dec 17, 2007
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,...
