Rose L. Wirtz
Dec 18, 2007
Mrs. Rose L. Wirtz, age 97, died Tuesday, December 18, 2007. She was born in Holton, Michigan on May 14, 1910 to Joseph J. & Rose E. (DeMars) Martin & married Joseph J. Wirtz on June 12, 1937. Mrs. Wirtz had been employed as a teacher for 44 years & retired as Principal of Reeths Puffer Elementary in June...
Jacob J. Delis
Dec 17, 2007
Mr. Jacob J. Delis, age 83, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 30, 1924 to Klas and Alice (Oosterhurd) Delis and had been a long-time Muskegon resident. Jacob was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in WWII. He had been employed by Jericki Corporation...
Joann Marie Porter
Dec 17, 2007
JoAnn Marie Porter, age 66, died Monday, December 17, 2007 at University Park Living Center. She was a member of NorthWest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the KINGDOM HALL of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4725 North Russell Road, Muskegon, MI. VISITATION with family will be one hour prior to the...
Barbara Cobb
Dec 17, 2007
Mrs. Barbara Cobb, age 77, died Monday evening, December 17, 2007. She was born April 1, 1930 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Albert and Winifred (Koopman) VanKampen and had been a life resident. Mrs. Cobb worked for Dr. Robert S. Morrow for over 20 years. She was a member of Mona Shores Baptist Church and had been a tutor...
Maria Christina "Marie" Nielsen
Dec 17, 2007
Maria Christina "Marie" Nielsen, age 91, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on December 22, 1915 to Joseph and Loraine DeKoning and had been a resident of Muskegon for most of her life. She had worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Bradshaw for 25 years and...
Patricia "Grace" Grabinski
Dec 17, 2007
Muskegon Mrs. Patricia "Grace" Grabinski, age 90, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007, at a local nursing home. She was born May 12, 1917 in Muskegon to Joseph and Julia (Mikula) Sladek and lived in the area her entire life. On May 13, 1938, she married Chester Frank Grabinski and he preceded her in death in 1973. Prior to...
Frank Francis Shunta
Dec 17, 2007
Mr. Frank Francis Shunta, age 89 passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday, December 17, 2007. Frank was born on September 9, 1918 in Depue, Illinois to Joseph and Mary (Koklich). At 33 years of age, he married Gladys Amanda McClean of Ballyclare, Northern Ireland on June 28, 1952. Frank was an active parishioner and volunteer at Sacred Heart...
John Stanley Alms
Dec 17, 2007
Mr. John Stanley Alms, age 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, December 17, 2007 at the Shore Haven Living Center in Grand Haven. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 25, 1939 to Dr. Stanley W. Alms and Eva McConnell Alms. John graduated from Muskegon High School, Muskegon Community College, and R.E.T.S. Electronic Technical...
Thomas Chupp
Dec 17, 2007
Thomas Chupp, age 78, died on December 17, 2007 at Brook-haven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon. He was born on November 12, 1929 in White Cloud to Clarence and Elfiea (Morris) Chupp. He attended White Cloud area schools prior to entering the Army to serve his country during the Korean War. He married Frances Gallentine on July 11, 1953,...
Ken Hammons
Dec 16, 2007
Ken Hammons was a man with a gracious hand, a golden heart, and a lead foot, who lived his life full speed ahead. He had an incredible passion and zest for life, from the cars he raced, to the boats he drove, to the family he loved most of all. Ken was a proud veteran, a hardworking business owner,...
James M. Leonard
Dec 16, 2007
James M. Leonard, age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2007. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on October 25, 1938. He retired from G.T.E. as Sales Marketing Manager. He also worked in sales for the Furniture Gallery in Edgewater, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Arlene Souser Leonard; 3 Sons, James...
Roy L. Olovson Sr.
Dec 16, 2007
Roy Olovson, Sr. was an honest, hardworking man, dedicated to his family and loyal to his friends. He was a man who desired little and was quite content in relaxing within the comfort of his own home. Roy found pleasure in many things, but nothing delighted him as much as spending time with his family and grandchildren. Each generation...
Gerald A. Ross
Dec 16, 2007
Mr. Ross, age 72, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 16, 2007, at home following a short illness. He was born Gerald Archie Ross, the son of Ralph I. and Aouda (Storms) Ross, on July 4, 1935, in Bridgeton Township. He graduated from White Cloud High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On Nov. 29,...
Larry A. Muskovin
Dec 16, 2007
Mr. Larry A. Muskovin, age 56, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 16, 2007. He was born April 2, 1951 in Muskegon to Andrew and Mary Jane (Griffin) Muskovin and had been a life resident. Mr. Muskovin worked for CWC Textron for 37 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed camping in the U.P., and lighthouses and their history. Mr....
James Dumouchel
Dec 15, 2007
Jim Dumouchel was a remarkable man, who lived a remarkable life, a life built on character and charisma, on service and selflessness. He was a proud veteran, and a member of our Greatest Generation, who set an example for all those to follow. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose proud legacy lives on today in...
Susan Zaugra
Dec 15, 2007
Mrs. Susan M. Zaugra, age 64, passed away on, December 15, 2007. She was born in Waukegan, IL on December 5, 1943 to Emmett and Margaret (Devries) Mulloy and married John Zaugra on August 19, 1967 in Waukegan, IL. Mrs. Zaugra had been a Registered Nurse for 38 years and for the past 15 years was employed by North...
Lois R. Mckendry
Dec 15, 2007
Mrs. Lois R. McKendry, age 81, passed away early Saturday, December 15, 2007. She was born in Grand Rapids, December 21, 1925 to Wynand A. and Elsie (Stricker) Brandel. She married John H. McKendry in East Grand Rapids on June 17, 1949. Mrs. McKendry was employed at the former Muskegon Childrens' Home for many years until her retirement in...
Manuelita Bellinger
Dec 15, 2007
Lita Bellinger was a woman who devoted her life to caring for those closest to her. She was a wonderful woman, a loving, supportive wife, a caring daughter and sister, and a friend to so many. Most of all, Lita was a woman who made the most of everything in life, saved it, and held it dear, just as...
Patricia Alice Humphrey
Dec 15, 2007
Pat Humphrey was a fun-loving family woman, whose life revolved around the people close to her. She was a woman with a passion for life, and for filling it with lots of love and laughter. She loved the holidays, she loved to shop, and she loved tending to her beautiful garden. But more than anything, Pat was a beloved...
William H. " Bill " Homan
Dec 15, 2007
William Bill Homan was a kind, considerate man who brought happiness into the lives of all who knew him. His personality appreciated an adventure, and you could often find him snowmobiling and boating, or just having fun. A dedicated father and loving husband, Bill was a true family man who cherished all the time he spent with his wife,...
