Dr. Leland Leroy Swenson
Jan 17, 2008
Dr. Leland LeRoy Swenson, died January 17, 2008. He was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, December 24, 1915, to Ludwig Emil and Lora Cowle Swenson, who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his brother, Dr. Harold Cowle Swenson; a granddaughter, Brigid Swenson; and a brother-in-law, Gilbert McKee. Dr. Swenson graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, and served...
Richard A. "Dick" Rogalla
Jan 17, 2008
Mr. Richard A. "Dick" Rogalla, age 77, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. He was born January 4, 1931 in Muskegon to Peter A. and Frances (Karchinski) Rogalla and lived in the area his entire life. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Dick worked as a technician for 34 years at GTE. On August 16, 1952,...
Lillian Ila Vanderwest
Jan 17, 2008
Lillian Ila Vanderwest, age 88, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born March 11, 1919 in Muskegon to Leigh and Barbara (French) Patterson, and she married Bert Vanderwest on June 14, 1941, in Bryan, Ohio. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1973. Mrs. Vanderwest was...
Delbert C. "Chuck" Bean
Jan 17, 2008
Mr. Delbert C. "Chuck" Bean, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 17, 2008. Chuck was born July 10, 1948 to Delbert A. and Ruth G. (Schmiedeknecht) Bean in Muskegon. He was employed as a machinist with Grand Haven Steel and earlier with Muskegon Piston Ring. Chuck was an avid Harley fan. He is survived by his son, Charles...
Grace E. Mcdermott-Powers
Jan 17, 2008
Mrs. Grace E. McDermott-Powers, age 90, passed away Thursday evening, January 17, 2008. Born March 8, 1917 in Cicero, IL to William and Fredly (Harbitz) Miskelly, she moved to Muskegon at the age of 3. On June 1, 1936, she married Harvey McDermott. He preceded her in death in 1967. In January of 1983, she married William Powers, who...
Wilda Z. Savage
Jan 16, 2008
A pianist known for her delicate touch and her loving kindness, Wilda died in E. Lansing on Thursday, Jan. 16, at age 88. She and her late husband, Robert, were missionaries in Latin America, and leaders of several Baptist churches in Michigan, including Dalton Baptist Church, Mona Shores Baptist Church and Evanston Avenue Baptist Church. They were active participants...
Richard L. Thies
Jan 16, 2008
Mr. Richard L. Thies, age 73, went to the Lord Wednesday, January 16, 2008, following a brief illness. Richard was born March 3, 1934 to Herman and Ruby (James) Thies in Zimmerman, MN. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was employed at LiftTech as a draftsman for 35 years, retiring in 1999. Richard also served...
Beverly Joyce Nelson
Jan 16, 2008
Beverly Joyce Nelson, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Clarence. Surviving are her two children, Marianne Plomondon and Bruce (Edna) Nelson; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Bev retired from Brunswick Corporation, was an avid bingo player, and enjoyed fishing. According to her...
Edward L. Juhnke
Jan 15, 2008
Mr. Edward L. Juhnke, age 76, died Tuesday morning, January 15, 2008. He was born November 23, 1931 in Muskegon to Edward J. and Velma (Holstine) Juhnke and had been a life resident. Mr. Juhnke was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a sheet metal journeyman for the Local #7 for many years before retiring. On September 10,...
Nita Whipple
Jan 15, 2008
Nita Whipple was a woman who faced many challenges in her lifetime, yet through it all, she remained her own person. She was a caring, compassionate woman, a woman of great faith and strength. Nita was a loving wife, caring mother, and a friend to many, but more than anything, she taught us to follow our own paths in...
Nancy Fagan Smith
Jan 15, 2008
Nancy Fagan Smith was born on May 22, 1934 and passed away Jan. 15, 2008. She graduated from Muskegon Senior High School in 1952 and Central Michigan College 1956 - Teaching Certificate. She is survived by her husband, Philip Smith; sons, Kevin, Stephen, Scott; daughters-in-law, Kathy, Brenda, Tammy; 6 Grandchildren, Meghan, Kelsey, Ryan, Lauren, Mackenzie, Larkin. Memorial Service: Sat....
Hilmer Anderson
Jan 15, 2008
ANDERSON, JR., MR. HILMER A. Muskegon Mr. Hilmer A. Anderson, Jr., age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008. He was born on April 8, 1924 in Muskegon to Hilmer and Olga Anderson & married the former Mary Duthie on June 13, 1953. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe & graduated from Ferris...
Rebecca Marie Gundy
Jan 15, 2008
Rebecca Marie Gundy age 47 of Muskegon died, Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at home surrounded by her daughters and loving family. Rebecca M. Gundy was born on April 29, 1960 in Muskegon, MI to the late Doran Eugene and Geraldine Marie (Russell) Gundy. Rebecca worked for Almond Corporation for 24 years. Rebecca is survived by 2 Daughters: Brittany Marie...
Joseph John Schroeder, Sr.
Jan 14, 2008
Joseph John Schroeder, Sr., age 93, died January 14, 2008. Born on April 17, 1914, he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lillian and children Patricia (Richard) Capek, Joan (John) Herron, Jean (Peter) Harvey, Edward (Patricia) Schroeder, Joseph, Jr. (Nickie) Schroeder, Margaret (Ray) Mallett, Thomas (Sue) Schroeder as well as 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A...
Irene Mccann
Jan 14, 2008
Mrs. Irene McCann, age 77, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen House. She was born November 2, 1930 in Muskegon to Fred and Trientje (DeHaan) Overkamp. In April of 1949, Irene married Richard Dale McCann, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Irene is SURVIVED by her children Sharon (Steve) Rokos of Allendale,...
Shirley Ann Campbell
Jan 14, 2008
Mrs. Shirley Ann Campbell, age 71, died Monday, January 14, 2008. She was born in Tawas City, Michigan on February 25, 1936 to Frank & Anna (Lorenz) Allen & married Robert Dean Campbell on April 12, 1956 in Petoskey, MI. Mrs. Campbell had been employed as a electronics assembler at Ram Electronics & Dura until retiring in 1992. Shirley...
Nelson W. Scott
Jan 14, 2008
Mr. Nelson W. Scott, age 82, passed away Monday evening, January 14, 2008. He was born May 29, 1925 in Muskegon to Oliver and Marie (DeJonge) Scott and had been a life-long resident. Mr. Scott served our country in the U.S. Navy Seabees during WWII. Following the war, he worked as a celery farmer until 1977. He then owned...
Helen R. Dahlstrom
Jan 13, 2008
Mrs. Helen R. (Miller) Dahlstrom, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 1, 1920 to Warren & Irene (Searer) Paquin & married Arnold Dahlstrom on October 14, 1942 in Tampa, FL while he was serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. Arnold preceded her in death...
Randy Prince
Jan 13, 2008
Mr. Randy Prince, age 33, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 in Goodyear, AZ while awaiting a Liver transplant. He was born June 3, 1974 in Grand Rapids, MI to Richard and Sandra (Williams) Prince; and had resided in the Muskegon area for most of his life prior to moving to Arizona 10 years ago. Randy was a stand-out basketball...
John George "Spitz" Goodman
Jan 13, 2008
Mr. John George "Spitz" Goodman, age 93, loving husband, uncle and friend, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. He was born May 23, 1914 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Paul and Frances (Whoppel) Goodman and lived his entire life in the area. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force and...
