Inez Young
Feb 17, 2008
Inez Young was a wonderful woman, who was known for the beautiful flowers she grew around her home. They called her the Geranium Lady of Lakeside, for the incredible gardens she grew. Inez was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to so many. She was known for her flowers, but beloved for her heart, which she shared with all...
Arthur William Backstrom, Sr.
Feb 17, 2008
Mr. Arthur William Backstrom, Sr., age 79, passed away early Sunday morning, February 17, 2008. Art was born in June 23, 1928 to Herbert and Dora (White) Backstrom, Sr. in Muskegon. Art was a 1946 graduate of Muskegon High School. On September 16, 1950 he married the former Myra Roberts at St. Jean's Catholic Church. She preceded him in...
Rosaleane "Rose" Kathalynas
Feb 16, 2008
Rosaleane "Rose" (Jackson) Kathalynas, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Sherman Hospital, S. Elgin after a long illness. Rose was born in Muskegon on December 21, 1942, to Walter and Daisy Jackson who preceded her in death. Our dear sister is survived by former husband Edward Kathalynas of S. Elgin, IL; 3 sisters, Mrs. Marvin (Barbara) Kantola...
Anna G. Japenga
Feb 16, 2008
Mrs. Anna G. Japenga, age 89, passed away Saturday evening at Brookhaven Care Facility following a short illness. She was born in Muskegon on April 6, 1918, the third of 7 children to John and Zofia (Stankiewicz) Lappo. Anna was a communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a former member of the Happy Wanderers (TTCM). She married...
Una M. "Mickey" Panozzo
Feb 16, 2008
Mrs. Una M. "Mickey" Panozzo, age 83, died Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2008 at her son's home. She was born June 24, 1924 in Hart, MI to Clyde and Irene Michael. Mrs. Panozzo worked for Teledyne Continental Motors for 30 years before retiring in 1986. On June 29, 1963, she married Eugene D. "Gene" Panozzo and he preceded her...
Wilma Millie Coleman
Feb 16, 2008
Mrs. Wilma Millie Coleman (formerly Wilma Smith) was born in Bragg City, Missouri on May 9, 1930. She answered the call of her Heavenly Father's voice on Saturday, February 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Coleman; parents, Bennie and Mildred Morris; brother, Bobby Morris and her loving children, Richard (Ricky) Smith, Patricia (Melvin) Griffin, Bonnie (Bernard)...
Christina Young
Feb 16, 2008
Christy Young was always game for anything, ready for whatever challenge life threw her way. She was a remarkable woman, as patient as she was positive, as fun-loving as she was faithful. Most of all, she was a loving daughter, wife and mother, who devoted her life to her family and her faith. Christys story began on a cool...
Russell J. Klassen, Jr.
Feb 16, 2008
Russell J. Klassen, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 16, 2008 at Morton Plant Hospital in Largo FL following complications after a heart attack. He was born September 24, 1919 in Muskegon, MI to Lillian and Russell Klassen Sr. Mr. Klassen was an Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion....
Clinton Bromley
Feb 16, 2008
Mr. Clinton Bromley, age 28, passed away suddenly on Saturday February 16, 2008 in Muskegon, MI. He was born June 17, 1979 in Muskegon, MI. He was a proud LEAD 98 student and was employed at K.L. Industries. He is survived by his parents, David Stevens and Vickie Bromley; 1 son, Jourdan Scarbrough and 1 daughter Courtney Scarbrough; mother...
Mary Polakis
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Mary Polakis, age 85, passed away Friday February 15, 2008 in Muskegon. She was born June 11, 1922 in Chicago, IL. Mary married Alec Polakis on July 15, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskegon, MI. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Polakis was a clerk at St. Joseph Credit Union for many years retiring...
Minnie Knuppenburg
Feb 15, 2008
Minnie Knuppenburg was a woman who appreciated lifes simpler pleasures, from telling tales around the campfire, to Little League games and Sunday church sessions. She was a wonderful woman, who devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Today her life, and her love, lives on in all who knew her. Minnies story began on...
Lucille E. Booker
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Lucille E. (Andrus) Booker, age 89, passed away Friday night, February 15, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. She was married to William E. Booker, who preceded her in death, Feb. 3, 1997. She graduated from Muskegon High School. She was a member of Cloverville Bible Church, where she taught Sunday School. She is survived by 3 daughters, Marilyn...
Melvin Howard
Feb 15, 2008
HOWARD, MR. MELVIN G. Muskegon Mr. Melvin G. Howard, age 72, died Friday, February 15, 2008. He was born in Muskegon on September 28, 1935 to George & Mary (Wright) Howard and married the former Janet Wells Malone on February 2, 1973. Mr. Howard had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He had...
Margaret Helen Bourdo
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Margaret Helen Bourdo, age 92, died Friday afternoon, February 15, 2008. She was born October 24, 1915 in Muskegon to Jens and Pearl (Tibble) Jespersen and had been a life resident. Mrs. Bourdo was a long-time active member of St. Jean the Baptiste Catholic Church. On July 4, 1939, she married Omer J. Bourdo in Muskegon, and he...
Josephine F. Rainbolt
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Josephine F. (Dell) Rainbolt, age 80, of Norton Shores, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at Christian Care Nursing Center. She was born November 6, 1927 in Jersey City , New Jersey to the late Ernest and Josephine (Brugel) Dell. Josephine worked at Muskegon General Hospital for over thirty years. She was first an X-ray Technician and later...
Otto H. Lenar
Feb 15, 2008
Mr. Otto H. Lenar, age 90, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born November 16, 1917 to Joseph and Pauline (Cyran) Lenar in Muskegon and lived his entire life here. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years. He served his...
Patricia O'Callaghan
Feb 15, 2008
Patricia OCallaghan was a woman who loved her family unconditionally, who had been strengthened by adversity, and who knew what hard work was all about. She was independent and strong-willed, yet generous and patient; she made sure that her family was always well cared for. Whether she was working, raising her children, practicing her faith or spoiling her grandchildren,...
Linda Wood
Feb 15, 2008
Mrs. Linda Wood, age 60 passed away at home Friday evening following a long illness. Linda was born on June 1, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Harry and Emily (Pavlich) Camet and moved to Muskegon when just a baby. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Muskegon Hts. High School and on October 15, 1966 married Mr. Roger O. Wood....
Garrett B. Galombeck
Feb 14, 2008
Garrett B. Galombeck passed away on Thursday Feb. 14, 2008, surrounded by his loving family in Sarasota, FL. Born April of 1939 to Warner and Evelyn Galombeck, Garrett lived in Muskegon most of his life before moving to Florida. Garrett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are his daughter, Amy (Chip) Rice and hs grandchildren,...
Agnes D. Kushner
Feb 14, 2008
The year was 1914 and great changes were sweeping across the country. The skies darkened over Europe and the raging conflict slowly dragged the U.S. into the trenches of war. People everywhere braced for the conflict as everybody from farmers to factory workers rallied to support the troops abroad. In Freesoil, Michigan, George Jados and his wife, Mary, had...
