Mary Elisabeth "Bette" Westfall
Nov 28, 2007
Mary Elisabeth "Bette" Westfall (nee Cartwright), age 82, passed away November 28. Born in Detroit on April 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Cartwright. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from McKenzie High. In 1947 she earned her nursing degree from Mercy College. She was married in Detroit on October 23, 1948...
Patricia Ann Alexander
Nov 27, 2007
Mrs. Patricia Ann Alexander, age 78, passed away, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at her home Surrounded by loving family. She was born July 7, 1929 in Muskegon to Marion and Velma (Douglass) McCue. Mrs. Alexander had attended Calvary Church. She was a wonderful mother who loved her family, enjoyed cooking and traveling to the casino. On November 16, 1945...
Julie June Gundy
Nov 27, 2007
Julie Gundy, age 76, passed away November 27, 2007. She died peacefully with her family by her side after a courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrigs Disease). She was born June 6, 1931 in Muskegon to Steven and Theresa (Beluzar) Madasy. She married Delmar Gundy on October 6, 1951. Julie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She...
Reverend Alexander Urcavich
Nov 26, 2007
Reverend Alexander Urcavich, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Grace, a son Michael, in 1944, and by two daughter's Linda in 1947 and Janice in 1960. Alex is survived by five children, Judy (Jerry) Price of Sturgeon Bay, WI, Joseph (Arlis) of Green Bay, WI,...
Dianne Baker
Nov 26, 2007
Dianne G. Baker was a bright, caring woman who took great joy in her family and friends. She concerned herself with people, and their happiness made her happy. In business and every day life, Dianne was diligent and honest. She truly made life sweet for those around her. Dianne was born during a period of optimism in America, when...
Charles A. Nelson
Nov 26, 2007
Mr. Charles A. Nelson, age 80, died Monday, November 26, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 18, 1926 to Alex & Doris (Wainwright) Nelson & married the former Eilene Ryan on October 22, 1948. Mr. Nelson served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in France & Germany. Mr. Nelson had been employed as a...
Marie Elizabeth Mcmillan
Nov 25, 2007
Mrs. Marie Elizabeth McMillan, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2007 at home. She was born February 25, 1919 in Muskegon to the late Peter and Mae (Bisson) Kartes. Marie was a Past President of Hartford Terrace Association and was a member of Pulaski Lodge. She had worked as a waitress at Doo Drop Inn for ten years....
Dorothy J. Crist Pickle
Nov 25, 2007
Some people are always as strong as they need to be. Dorothy Crist Pickle was just such a woman, a lady of incredible strength, class and character, who triumphed over every challenge in her life. She was a beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend, but more than anything, Dorothy taught us we could be anything we want to...
Eugene "Gene" Frausto
Nov 25, 2007
Gene Frausto was a man who lived his life by a simple credo, a chord that played in his heart every day of his life. Happy-go-lucky and I am free. Nothing exists that bothers me. Gene loved life, from the simple pleasures of a Sunday drive, to an Alaskan cruise, to a cold Coca-Cola after a hard-days work. Most...
Jay Sterenberg
Nov 25, 2007
Mr. Jay Sterenberg, age 96, went to be with his Lord, Sunday evening, November 25, 2007. Jay was born February 3, 1911 to Harry and Clara (Retsema) Sterenberg in Muskegon, and was a life resident. He graduated from the Hartford St. Christian School with the 8th grade class of 1925. He was a life-long member of the Allen Avenue...
Marie Alveretta Volek
Nov 25, 2007
Mrs. Marie Alveretta Volek, age 97, passed away Sunday morning, November 25, 2007, at a local nursing home. Marie was born October 2, 1910 in Muskegon, to Grover and Theresa (Kemperman) Cottrell. On October 20, 1932, Marie married George Volek in Indiana. George preceded her in death on August 22, 1984. During her working years, she had been employed...
Laurie Ellen Stewart
Nov 24, 2007
Mrs. Laurie Ellen Stewart, age 49, passed away peacefully and quietly into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2007. She was born in Muskegon on October 25, 1958 to John "Jack" and Delores "Lynn" (Leonard) Collinge and was a life resident. On November 11, 1978, Laurie married Mark A. Stewart and together they shared 29 years...
Jean M. Coston
Nov 24, 2007
Mrs. Jean M. Coston, age 85, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 24, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born April 25, 1922 in Muskegon Heights, and lived almost all of her life in the Muskegon area. Jean retired from secretarial work at Grand Haven High School, and attended Forest Park Covenant Church. During her life she accomplished many things; she...
Karen K. Schugars
Nov 24, 2007
Mrs. Karen K. Schugars, age 64, died Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen House. She was born March 19, 1943 in Muskegon to Charles and Emma "Kay" (McDanel) Redner and had resided in the area most of her life. Karen was a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital. On September 21, 1959 she married James E. Schugars...
Linda Rae Williams
Nov 24, 2007
Mrs. Linda Rae Williams, age 61, died Saturday, November 24, 2007. She was born in Alameda, CA on October 1, 1946 to Charles & Irene (Stowell) Isaacs. Mrs. Williams enjoyed reading, her pets & cooking, but foremost was her friends & family. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Jason Williams of Grand Haven & Jack Williams of CA; 3 grandchildren, Clyde, Rabekka...
Mildred Elizabeth Connell
Nov 23, 2007
Mildred Elizabeth Connell peacefully ended her journey on earth Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born on May 20, 1914, in Muskegon, to Otto and Edith (Erickson) Johnson. She attended Muskegon High School and worked in food services there. She married Kenneth Connell on April 19, 1947, in Whitehall. Mildred helped Ken run Connells's Market in Whitehall and later...
Petra Gonzalez
Nov 23, 2007
Mrs. Petra Gonzalez, age 77, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born in Round Rock, TX on January 30, 1930 to Esteban & Conception (Garcia) Ramirez and was married to Raul Gonzalez. Mrs. Gonzalez was proud to have been the 1948 Hart Cherry Festival Queen. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, music, her many friends, but foremost was her...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Kruzona
Nov 23, 2007
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Kruzona, age 51, passed away Friday morning, November 23, 2007 in Grand Rapids after a long battle with cancer. Liz was born September 21, 1956 in Muskegon to William R. and Patricia J. (Paddock) Kruzona and had been a life resident. She was a 1974 graduate of Mona Shores High School and had attended MCC and...
Irene G. Fodrocy
Nov 23, 2007
Mrs. Irene Gertrude Fodrocy, age 89, died peacefully Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born on September 29, 1918 in Muskegon to Phillip and Michaeline (Zechlinski) Betjewski. Irene married Bernard Petersen on March 24, 1944, and he died on February 26, 1962. She later married Stephen "Steve" Fodrocy on April 20, 1968, and he died on December 18, 1986....
J. Elwood Borgeson
Nov 23, 2007
Ali Borgeson knew that his life was filled with blessings. He was a devout Christian who tried each day to follow the Lords example. His family was his greatest treasure, and he cherished all the time that he spent with his beloved wife, children, and grandkids. Following the sinking of the Lusitania, President Woodrow Wilson led his country into...
