Gladys "June" Mast
Dec 24, 2007
Gladys "June" Mast, age 92, died early Monday, December 24, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born June 9, 1915 in Fleming, Colorado to Horace and Mable (Talbert) Moore, and had resided in the area since 1920. Mrs. Mast was a former member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and had worked at Howmet for 20 years before retiring in 1973. She...
Kent Osborne
Dec 24, 2007
Kent James Osborne was a loving and caring son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. All who had the privilege of knowing him were swept into his enthusiasm for life. He loved the arts, music, cooking, singing and the outdoors, but most of all his family and friends. Kent had a big heart and a lot to give. Kent was...
Flint Dewitt Burley
Dec 24, 2007
Mr. Flint DeWitt Burley, age 47, passed away Monday, December 24, 2007. He had struggled with diabetes and other health issues for several years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Burley and both sets of grandparents. SURVIVORS include his dad, Stanley Burley; brother, Jack Syers; step-brothers, Donald (Heather) and Robert (Wilma) Underwood; step-sister, Dawn (Alan) Korstange....
Theresa A. Beardsley
Dec 24, 2007
Mrs. Theresa A. Beardsley, age 77, passed away Monday, December 24, 2007. She was born on April 2, 1930 to Elwood and Anna (Deroy) Pease in Hart, MI. Mrs. Beardsley enjoyed reading, baking, and watching western movies. On October 31, 1947 she married her husband Stewart, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 1979. SURVIVORS include 14...
Donald A. Bogue, Sr.
Dec 23, 2007
Mr. Donald A. Bogue, Sr., passed away December 23, 2007. He was a lifelong resident of Muskegon, MI. He retired as a machinist from Teledyne Continental Motors after 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Bogue was preceded in death by his wife of seventeen years, Genevieve and a son, Daniel...
Janet Doctor
Dec 23, 2007
"Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4 Mrs. Janet Doctor, age 93, died peacefully on December 23, 2007. Janet was born July 4, 1914, in Ellsworth, MI, to...
Delilah Ellen Gardner
Dec 23, 2007
Mrs. Delilah Ellen Gardner, age 81, passed away Sunday evening, December 23, 2007. She was born April 1, 1926 in Fremont, MI to Roy W. and Hazel (Stocking) Jay. On September 11, 1945 she married Orville Gardner, Sr. in Muskegon and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Gardner was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. SURVIVORS...
Alice Denio
Dec 23, 2007
A loving mother, with a passion for her grandchildren, Alice DeNio was an extraordinary woman. From a difficult childhood emerged a talented and giving lady. Her family was the center of her world, and she would have devoted every moment to her grandchildren, if time allowed. In 1924, Muskegon, Michigan was a bustling community, and the home of William...
Gerald S. "Jerry" Kandalec
Dec 23, 2007
Mr. Gerald S. "Jerry" Kandalec, age 56, passed away Sunday morning, December 23, 2007 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on November 16, 1951 to Andrew and Irene (Takats) Kandalec and was a life resident of the area. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in Vietnam. He had been...
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...
