Tracy M. Prins
Dec 14, 2007
Mr. Tracy M. Prins, age 70, died Friday, December 14, 2007 at Mayo Clinic. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 29, 1937 to James & Katherine (Robinson) Prins and married the former Judy Robertson on August 6, 1964. Mr. Prins had owned and operated Alpha Construction. He went to work for Triangle Construction and met many wonderful...
Donald G. Bennett
Dec 14, 2007
Donald G. Bennett passed away December 14, 2007. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline K. (Borton) Bennett and father of Sally (Michael) Tucker, Richard (the late Victoria), Robert, and Kathy Bennett. Also surviving him are 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. He was predeceased by his leader dog, Hannah. Memorial services will be Saturday, December...
Tracy Prins
Dec 14, 2007
Tracy Prins was a man who built his life one brick and one moment at a time. He was a hardworking, fun-loving family man, whose life was filled with successes. Tracy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, who built a life so full of fond memories, a life we were so lucky to have shared. Tracys story...
Gordon Hornby
Dec 14, 2007
Gordon Hornby, Jr., age 70, passed away on December 14, 2007. Gordon was born January 19, 1937 to Gordon Sr. and Anna Marie in Chicago. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1954 and from Muskegon Community College in 1956. Gordon served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1959. He worked for Gordon Sr. at West...
Johnie Mack Vines, Sr.
Dec 13, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007 God called Johnie Mack Vines, Sr. Home to eternal rest at the age of 85. Johnie was born November 27, 1922 in Edgecomb County, North Carolina. He was born to the union of Louise (Battle) Vines and Samuel Vines. He was married to Ethel Mae (Harrison) Vines. Together the had nine children. Johnie was retired...
Roy C. Winters
Dec 13, 2007
Mr. Roy C. Winters, age 74, died Thursday, December 13, 2007. He was born in Muskegon on May 26, 1933 to Roy & Willo (Noble) Winters. Mr. Winters had served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and had been a lifelong Eagle Scout. He had been the Owner of Certified Concrete for 20 years and was a former...
Bertha Lorraine Wilson
Dec 13, 2007
Bertha Lorraine Wilson, 99, a 45-year resident of Spring Lake, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at the Lake Bennett Nursing Home in Ocoee, Florida. She was born September 21, 1908, in Manistique, Michigan. She has lived in North Fort Meyers, FL, for the past 25 years, and she enjoyed playing cards and bingo with her friends. Her husband, Raymond...
Roy Winters
Dec 13, 2007
Roy Clark Winters was a vigorous man who delighted in family and friends and all that life had to offer. He was proud to serve his country and prouder still to raise seven children. His grandchildren received the kind of attention that raised his children well and made them glad he was in their lives. Roy was born at...
Daniel H. Bouwman
Dec 13, 2007
Daniel H. Bouwman, aged 63, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born May 29, 1944 to William H. and Anna Marie Bouwman in Muskegon, MI, where he lived all his life. He graduated from Muskegon Sr. High School. On August 22, 2001 he married April M. Dyer. Dan was...
Terry A. Ripley
Dec 12, 2007
Mr. Terry A. Ripley, age 19, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 12, 2007. He was born September 26, 1988 in Muskegon. Terry was a recent graduate of White Lake Area Community Education. He aspired to be in the music business as a Hip-Hop producer. He enjoyed basketball, skate-boarding, music, computers, and being with his friends. SURVIVORS include: his mother,...
Urshel Robbins
Dec 12, 2007
Mr. Urshel Robbins, age 86, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007 in Grand Haven. He was born on May 27, 1921 in Muskegon to Clarence and Grace (Hughes), and had resided in the area his entire life. Mr. Robbins had worked for Hackley Hospital for over 40 years, and was the manager of their Radiology Department. He was a member...
Aaron L. Pham
Dec 12, 2007
Mr. Aaron L. Pham, age 16, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 12, 2007. He was born on October 3, 1991 in Muskegon and was a student at Reeths Puffer High School. Aaron loved extreme sports like skateboarding and snow boarding, and wrestled for Reeths Puffer's Varsity Team. Aaron attended Oak Crest Church of God. SURVIVORS include...
Shawn David Huq
Dec 12, 2007
Shawn David Huq, age 16, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 12, 2007. He was born on February 4, 1991 to Shariful Huq and Jayne Brettell in Offenbach, Germany and has lived in the Muskegon area for the past two years. He was a junior at Reeths-Puffer High School. Shawn enjoyed riding BMX bikes, fishing, camping, and listening to music....
Russell B. Bowen
Dec 11, 2007
Mr. Russell B. Bowen, age 85, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at his home. He was born on December 7, 1922 to Bert and Nellie (Sweet) Bowen in Muskegon. He worked for Muskegon Piston Ring as a grinder prior to his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Church of God United and took part in the...
Ann J. Pinciaro
Dec 11, 2007
Mrs. Ann J. Pinciaro, age 83, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born September 20, 1924 to James and Catherine (Carol) King in Hull, Massachusetts and had resided in the area since 2004. Mrs. Pinciaro first married Howard Gilleece who preceded her in death in 1964, and then married Anthony Pinciaro who preceded her in death...
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.
