Betty L. Anderson
Dec 10, 2007
Betty Anderson was a compassionate, hardworking and honest woman who lived her life being an example of a loving mother and grandmother, devoted friend and faithful Christian. Her rosy, cheerful personality shone like the sun warm and hopeful for everyone around her. She was truly a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the gift of her...
Alvaro Martinez
Dec 10, 2007
Mr. Alvaro Martinez, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2007 at 10:44 P.M. in his bed in the company of his wife and family as he wished. Mr. Martinez served in the US Army during WWII; he was in the Reconnaissance Company 644 tank destroyer Battalion and received a EAME Campaign Medal with five bronze Stars and...
Ilene Y. Steele
Dec 10, 2007
Mrs. Ilene Y. Steele, age 70, died Monday, December 10, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on July 12, 1937 in Muskegon to Samuel and Jennie (VanDyke) Morrell, and had resided in the area all of her life. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved to fish and camp with her family. Mrs. Steele was a Nutritionist...
Joseph G. "Joe" Gorajec
Dec 9, 2007
Mr. Joseph G. "Joe" Gorajec, age 47, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 9, 2007. He was born May 19, 1960 in Muskegon to Henry and Patricia (Miszewski) Gorajec and had been a life resident. Joe worked for Knoll Group for 24 years. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, hunting, model rocketry, and spending time with his family. On October 14, 1989,...
Fred Whalen
Dec 9, 2007
Mr. Whalen, born September 21, 1917, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in California. His family includes 3 children and numerous grand-children and great-grandchildren. Local family includes a brother, Robert Whalen of Ravenna, and a sister, Joanne Aurich of Muskegon. Services have been held in California.
Earline C. Mayfield
Dec 8, 2007
Mrs. Earline C. Mayfield, age 85, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, from Friendship Baptist Church, with Rev. Kelvin Hildreth, officiating. Afterwhich time Mrs. Mayfield will be shipped to Jackson, MS where final services will be held. Visitation will begin Fri. at the church...
Jean Lorenson
Dec 8, 2007
Mrs. Lorenson, age 81, died December 8, 2007. Born April 1, 1926 in Detroit, to Arthur and Frank (Pack) Bower, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 69 years. On May 14, 1946, in Whitehall, she married the former Morrey R. Lorenson and had been a homemaker all her life. Mrs. Lorenson was Muskegon County Mother...
Harriet Louise Egeler
Dec 8, 2007
Mrs. Harriet Louise Egeler, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007 at her home. She was born August 30, 1930 in Muskegon, MI the only child of Raymond and Ella (Blotch) Bogner and lived in the Muskegon area all of her life. On September 17, 1949, she married Richard "Dick" H. Egeler in Muskegon and he survives her....
Charlotte Bonner
Dec 8, 2007
Char Bonner was a woman you just knew you could learn so much from. She was a teacher by trade, but an example by choice, and lived every day with an uncommon vibrancy and purpose. Char was an exemplary woman, full of character and charisma, of humor and humility. Most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Raymond Johnson
Dec 8, 2007
Ray Johnson was a man who knew how to have fun. Whether it was fishing with his friends, camping with his family, or traveling with his beloved wife, Ray enjoyed every second of his life. He especially loved lighthouses, for their beauty, history, and purpose. Just like those lighthouses, Ray lit the way for those around him, such a...
Marilyn Rogers
Dec 7, 2007
Families are like quilts lives pieced together, stitched with smiles and tears, colored with memories and bound with love and a prayer. For Marilyn Rogers, family was the greatest source of happiness in her life. She cherished them with all her heart, caring from them in times of need and celebrating with them in times of joy. Her years...
Jesse Allen Brown Ii
Dec 7, 2007
Beloved Father, Son, Brother, and Friend Jesse Allen Brown II, age 40, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 7, 2007. Jesse was born August 19, 1967, to Jesse A. and Marcia K. (Budde) Brown in Muskegon. He was an employee of Federal Mogul where he worked for 18 years. Jesse was a member of UAW Local #8 and the Eagles....
Henwood "Jim" J. G. Bennetts
Dec 6, 2007
Mr. Henwood "Jim" J. G. Bennetts, age 89, of Norton Shores, passed away Thursday, December 06, 2007 at Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born December 15, 1917 in Tri Mountain, MI to the late Henry and Elizabeth (James) Bennetts. Jim was a life-long member of Church of God United where he gave of his time and talents to many...
Bennie Odell Briggs
Dec 6, 2007
Mr. Bennie Odell Briggs, age 83, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at a local nursing facility. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12noon Thurs. Dec. 13, 2007, from Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Pearson officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Wed. from 4pm-9pm, at the funeral home. Mr. Briggs leaves to cherish his precious memory: A...
Leslie J. Lee
Dec 6, 2007
Mr. Leslie J. Lee, age 89, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007 at a local hospital. Mr. Lee was born September 14, 1918 to Clint and Laura (Ames) Lee in Muskegon and was a life resident. He was employed at Teledyne Continental Motors for 32 before his retirement and was a WWII Army Air Corp. veteran. Mr. Lee is...
Angela J. Bosits
Dec 6, 2007
On Thursday, December 6, 2007, following a brief illness and surrounded by loving family members, Mrs. Angela J. Bosits, age 78, passed from this life to the next. Angela was born in Rothbury, MI on May 5, 1929, the youngest of 9 children to Frank and Hattie (Wiecjek) Zarimba. She received her education in Rothbury and on May 8,...
Denval Carr
Dec 6, 2007
Mr. Denval Carr, 65, died suddenly on Dec. 6, 2007. The youngest of 3 children born to Henry and Florence Carr, who preceded him in death. He leaves behind his brother, Frank Carr of Muskegon; sister, Barbara Jean Norwood of Canton, OH and his loving daughter, Melissa Montgomery of Chicago. He retired from Stainless Steel, Corp. after 42 years...
Jessie Major
Dec 5, 2007
Mrs. Jessie Major, age 91, passed December 5, 2007 at Heartland Nursing Home. Funeral Service: Wed., Dec. 12, 2007 at Toombs Chapel, Rev. Robert Melton officiating. Visitaiton: Tues. 2-7 p.m. Interment: Mona View.
Eleanor W. Czarney
Dec 5, 2007
Eleanor W. Czarney, age 85, passed away at home on December 5, 2007. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Stanley, in 2006. Surviving are her children, George Thomas (Cathy) Czarney of Muskegon, Rita Louise (Larry) Friday of Muskegon, and Camille Ann Dalbke of Montague; two grand-daughters, Trisha Friday and Lisa Umland; two great-grandson; a...
Ned Turner
Dec 5, 2007
Ned Turner, age 90 passed away on December 5, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sterling and Ethel (Rock) Turner, and a sister Frances. Ned is survived by his brother, William W. Turner and his family; best friends, Bob and Carolyn Crawford and family, David Burnham, and Richard Sahlhoff. He was a member of the Twin...