Henry H. Buchholz
Dec 2, 2007
Mr. Henry (Hank) H. Buchholz, age 84, died Sunday, December 2, 2007. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 2, 1923 to Henry & Bertha (Moeller) Buchholz and married the former Patricia Ann Stabler on July 30, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Buchholz served his country in the U.S. Army; Honorably Discharged in 1945 he was a...
Charles W. Wilson
Dec 2, 2007
Mr. Charles W. Wilson, age 86, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. He was born September 22, 1921 in Muskegon, Michigan to Charles and Alta (Correll) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora; a daughter, Pearl; one brother; and six sisters. Mr. Wilson was a World War II veteran and...
Marlene Cunningham
Dec 2, 2007
Marlene Marion dedicated her life to three things: Family, Friends, and Fun. Her children were her greatest treasure, and she taught them to live each day to the fullest. She was the happiest when she was with her family, and in their warm company a familiar smile always brimmed over her lips. With the crash of the stock market,...
Anne Horvath
Dec 1, 2007
Mrs. Anne W. Horvath, age 94, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2007 in Westmont, IL. She was born July 15, 1913 in Chicago, IL to William & Anna (Schmidt) Lorenz. She has resided in the Muskegon area most of her life until moving to Darien, IL. 9 years ago. She was a member of...
Thomas Alan Russell
Dec 1, 2007
Thomas Alan Russell was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 8, 1944 died December 1, 2007 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Tom died unexpectedly of heart disease. His father predeceased him in 1980. He leaves his mother, Mildred Stoehr; 2 sisters: Carolyn Reece and her husband, Ronald; Joan Newkirk and her husband, Tracy; four nieces: Robin Croswell and her husband,...
Irma Faith Shermeta
Dec 1, 2007
Irma Faith Shermeta, 86, died Dec. 1 in Muskegon. Born Oct. 11, 1921, the former Irma Munro and her husband, Steve Shermeta, raised four children and were the owners of the Highway Bar on Apple Avenue for 20 years. Irma's generous and loving spirit, infectious laugh and great love of family and friends, animals and the outdoors will long...
Eugene A. "Buzz" Berson
Dec 1, 2007
Mr. Eugene A. "Buzz" Berson, age 59, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 7, 1948 to Arthur O. & Winifred J. (Ellison) Berson & married the former Betty Almary Green on August 13, 1988. Mr. Berson was employed as a welder at SAF Holland (Neway) for the past 23 years & also...
Donald E. Gifford
Dec 1, 2007
Mr. Donald E. Gifford, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by his family Saturday, December 1, 2007. He was born on June 4, 1930 to Edward and Evelyn (Payne) Gifford in Shelby, MI and has resided in the Muskegon area since 1951. He was a self employed crane operator and truck driver for Pine Ridge Contractors, Inc. He...
Arthur R. Bachmann
Dec 1, 2007
Mr. Arthur R. Bachmann, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 1, 2007. He was born on November 16, 1945 to Reinhold and Edith (Lewis) Bachmann in Flint, MI. He worked as a Journeyman tool grinder for Federal Mogul prior to his retirement in November 2005. Some of Art's hobbies included fishing, collecting fishing tackle, wood working, camping and...
Harriet Rop
Nov 30, 2007
Harriet Rop, age 92, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 30, 2007, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was born June 28, 1915, in Grand Haven to Henry and Jennie (Tysman) Beukema, and she married James "Jay" Rop of Muskegon, Michigan, on November 23, 1945. He preceded her in death on September 21, 1993. Harriet earned a Bachelor's...
Albert "Al" J. Miller
Nov 30, 2007
Mr. Albert "Al" J. Miller, age 76, died Friday, November 30, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on November 15, 1931 in Muskegon to Albert and Agnes (Hommer) Miller, and had resided in the area all of his life. Al had worked at Sealed Power for 38 years before retiring in 1989, and served his country in the U.S....
William "Bill" J. Vandenberg
Nov 30, 2007
Mr. William "Bill" J. VandenBerg, age 61, passed away Friday evening, November 30, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born March 16, 1946 in Muskegon to Albert and Esther (Van Oeveren) VandenBerg and lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Western Michigan Christian High School and attended Spartan School of Aeronautics. Bill was a veteran of the...
Eric St. Claire O'Keefe
Nov 29, 2007
Mr. Eric St. Claire O'Keefe, age 61, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born August 19, 1946 in Muskegon to Edward and Melvena (Henrickson) O'Keefe and lived in the area his entire life. Eric was currently employed as a grinder for CWC-Textron where he had been employed 40 years. Eric enjoyed golfing, bowling,...
Leo H. "Bob" Siegel, Jr.
Nov 29, 2007
Mr. Leo H. "Bob" Siegel, Jr., age 85, died Thursday afternoon, November 29, 2007. He was born April 5, 1922 in Muskegon to Leo H. and Jennie (Telleson) Siegel, Sr. and had been a life resident. Mr. Siegel was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Following the war, he returned to Muskegon and worked for Windatt-Pontiac for several years. He...
Lillie Mae Rhodes
Nov 29, 2007
Lillie Mae Rhodes, age 85, passed away on November 29, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Delores Boone; and brother, Willie (Margaret) Bell. Lillie was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, 575 S. Getty Street, where services will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles Poole officiating. Visitation will be held from...
Michael W. Barton
Nov 28, 2007
Michael W. Barton, age 31, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 after having battled seizures and brain cancer since the age of 13. Michael was born June 4, 1976 to Wayne and Renee (Ross) Barton in Muskegon. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Detroit Tigers. Michael is SURVIVED by his parents; 2 sisters, Margie Barton and...
Malcolm C. "Bud" Harris
Nov 28, 2007
Mr. Malcolm C. "Bud" Harris, age 87, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 29, 1920 to Clarence & Joann (Kemperman) Harris & married the former Fairy Ann "Babe" Jonas on December 10, 1949 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Harris served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during WWII. He...
George Dalson
Nov 28, 2007
DALSON, MR. GEORGE VICTOR Lyons, IL Mr. George V. Dalson, age 58, died Wednesday, November 28, 2007. He was born in Evanston, IL on July 2, 1949 to Ralph & Maribelle (Norton) Dalson. Mr. Dalson had served his country in the U.S. Navy and had been employed as a custodian. Mr. Dalson enjoyed fishing. SURVIVORS Sister, Carol Dalson; brother,...
Harold E. Harvey
Nov 28, 2007
Mr. Harold E. Harvey, age 80, of Muskegon passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born in White Cloud, MI on April 20, 1927, to Ms. Kathryn Shelkey and has lived in the area all of his life. For over 58 years he was the owner of Harold's Used Cars on Getty Sreet. On...
Philomena M. Gunn
Nov 28, 2007
Mrs. Philomena M. Gunn, age 102, died Tuesday, November 28, 2007 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born June 25, 1905 in Vulcan, MI to Peter and Mary (Verwimp) Melbow and had resided in the area most of her life. Mrs. Gunn was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she was involved in their Altar...
