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...
Maxine "Max" Jean Corradin
Dec 5, 2007
Mrs. Maxine "Max" Jean (Keenan) Corradin, age 80, passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born in Sparta on January 29, 1927 to Martin and Elva (Harris) Neilson and had been a life resident of the Muskegon area. Max was a member of Twin Lake United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing bingo and cards at Johnson...
Rosemary Sage
Dec 5, 2007
Mrs. Rosemary Sage, age 79, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007. She was born October 18, 1928 in Barbados, West Indies to Leslie and Lena (Cecil) Gilkes and had resided in Muskegon for the past 50 years. On July 21, 1947 she married Jack Sage in Tallahassee, FL, and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2007. SURVIVORS include...
Ethel Jean Robinson
Dec 4, 2007
Mrs. Ethel Jean Robinson, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Ethel was born on November 27, 1924 in Muskegon, MI., to Frank and Josephine (Zielinski) Swift. She married Charles Robinson on January 14, 1946 and he died on October 6, 1978. Ethel was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Her family was...
Roland Clifford "Clif" Hellman
Dec 4, 2007
Mr. Roland Clifford "Clif" Hellman, age 67, passed away Tuesday afternoon following a long illness. Mr. Hellman was born on October 5, 1940 in Muskegon to Clifford "Kip" and Doris (Johnson) Hellman. He was a life long resident of Muskegon and was employed at Johnson Products (Hy-lift Division of Sealed Power) for 44 years, retiring in 2004. He married...
Brett Matthew Edwards
Dec 4, 2007
Mr. Brett Matthew Edwards, age 27, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2007. He was born January 3, 1980 in Muskegon to Larry V. and Karen Sue (Flickema) Edwards. After graduating from high school, Brett worked with his father as a drywaller for Edwards Construction. Brett was a full member of Lac Courte Oreilles Indian Reservation. Brett is survived by...
Joyce Johnson
Dec 3, 2007
Mrs. Joyce Irene Johnson, age 86, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on Aug. 6, 1921, to Jay F. and Beatrice (Lawton); and married George Johnson. Mrs. Johnson had been a homemaker and was a member of the Grand Haven Gospel Chapel. Survivors included two daughters, Sue (Mark) Slager of Spring Lake and Rhonda...
George H. Gasahl
Dec 3, 2007
George H. Gasahl, age 79, of Twin Lake, passed away on Monday at home after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1928, in Chicago to George and Jeannette (Mooney) Gasahl and married Eleanor Stone on June 17, 1950, in Muskegon. George was a businessman and owner of Graichens in Fremont. George was...
Carol Marie Patton
Dec 3, 2007
Carol Marie Patton peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus, Monday morning at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Carol was born to Chancey A. and Grace (Koster) Sturgis in Muskegon. Carol will be greatly missed by her children, Heath (Amber) Mulder, Nicholas (Sheri) Mulder, Misty, Jesse, and Chad Patton, all of Muskegon; a very special granddaughter, Nicole Lynn Mulder;...
Conrad "Connie" Portenga
Dec 3, 2007
Mr. Conrad "Connie" Portenga, age 94, went to be with his Lord early Monday, December 3, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on February 11, 1913 in Munster, Indiana to Steven and Elizabeth (VanDrunen) Poortinga, and had resided in the Muskegon area for most of his life. Mr. Portenga served 4 years in the U.S. Navy in the Asian...
David A. Kozal
Dec 3, 2007
Mr. David A. Kozal, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 3, 2007 in Flint, MI. He was born February 10, 1950 in Muskegon to Lawrence and Eloise (Meese) Kozal, Sr. and they preceded him in death. David was a well-known musician who played with many of the big names in music. He was a 1968 graduate of Muskegon...
Thomas A. Mckenzie
Dec 3, 2007
Thomas A. McKenzie, age 65, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, December 3, 2007, from a rare form of Leukemia. He was born January 14, 1942, in Detroit, MI, to Edmond and Madeline (Nixon) McKenzie. He married the former Maxine Charlotte Hadley on May 10, 1969, at First Presbyterian Church in Dearborn, MI. She survives him along with two...
Irma Mendiola
Dec 2, 2007
Ms. Irma (Flores) Mendiola, age 50, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born May 21, 1957 in Corpus Chrisi, TX, to Camilo and Juanita (Manreque) Flores and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She was married to Roberto Mendiola and he preceded her in death in 1987. Irma was currently...
Douglas "Doug" Branstrom
Dec 2, 2007
Doug Branstrom had a punchline for all occasions. He was famous for his one-liners, the humor he poured from his head onto the countless typewritten pages in his home. He was a quiet, stoic man in person, but the calmest of waters can carry the strongest current underneath, just as they did with Doug. He was a brilliant man...
