Ms. Eleanor Brabb, age 86, passed away Saturday morning, November 11, 2007 in Grand Haven. She was born March 8, 1921 in Muskegon to the late Lewis and Mary (Mazurek) Trojnar, and had been a life resident. Eleanor retired from Sears. SURVIVORS include 2 sisters, Celia Halasinski, Angie Ayers both of Muskegon; 1 brother, Tony Trojnar of Grand Haven;...
Mrs. Earlie Ray Owens, age 81, passed away on Sat. Nov. 10, 2007, at her residence. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Thurs. Nov. 15, 2007, from Phillip Chapel AME Church, with Rev. Manuel Haynes, officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Today from 4pm-9pm, at the funeral home. Mrs. Owens leaves in Gods care her loving &...
Mr. Fritz H. Edlund, Jr., age 58, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon following a motorcycle accident. Fritz was born on June 6, 1949 in Muskegon to Fritz H. and Margaret (Huth) Edlund. He graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1967 and was a Viet Nam veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Edlund was employed at Campbell...
Infant Heavan Lynn Hill passed away at birth, Saturday, November 10, 2007, at a Grand Rapids Hospital. Heavan was the daughter of Anthony and Heather (Cochrane) Hill, and along with her parents, she is survived by a lot of loving family. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 10 AM Thursday, November 15, 2007 at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral...
Mrs. Neta Kenney, age 78, of Norton Shores, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 at her home. She was born December 9, 1928 in Dyersburg, TN to Rueben and Hazel (Hopper) Hamm. Neta married Marvin B. Kenney on June 28, 1946 in Hernando, MS. She had worked at American Coil Spring. She loved her family and her puppy, Angel,...
Mr. Vernon A. "Beaver" Johnston, age 90, of Norton Shores, died November 10, 2007 at his son's home. He was born August 12, 1917 in Casnovia, Michigan to the late Orley and Virginia (Christianson) Johnston. He proudly served our country in the United States Army during WWII. He loved traveling on his motorcycle and snowmobiles with his bosom buddy...
Mr. Gerrit Weideman, age 81, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on February 1, 1926 to Peter and Gertrude (VanDonkelaar) Weideman and had lived in Indiana, Minnesota and Canada before returning back to Muskegon. On September 4, 1948, he married the former Helen Leist and together they shared 59 years of marriage....
Mr. George Henry Gorajec, age 68, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 10, 2007. He was born on February 27, 1939 in Poland to Joseph and Frances Gorajec. George came to Muskegon as a young boy and later married Judith A. Paul on August 17, 1963. She died on September 5, 1989. George was a member of St. Francis de Sales...
Kim Kitchel, the youngest child of Drs. John and Mary Kitchel (both deceased) passed away on November 9, 2007. She was 55 years old and the sister of Carolyn (Richard) Titus, Jane Kitchel, Charles (Judi) Kitchel, Elaine Kitchel, and Daniel Kitchel. A celebration of Kim's life will be held on Saturday, December 1 (her birthday), beginning at 2:00 p.m....
Mr. Frederick Bolelaus Ruszala, age 64, of North Muskegon, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at Poppen House Residence. He was born July 14, 1943 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Boleslaus and Stephanie (Naslowski). Fred served in the United States Air Force from 1962 -1966. He married Linda Parker on February 20, 1988. He earned a B.S in Business Administration...
M. Marian Martin died November 9, 2007. She was born August 18, 1910 in Northport, Michigan to Charles A. John and Minnie Brown John. She graduated from Manton High School in 1927. She attended Wexford County Normal and Central Michigan University, coming to teach in Muskegon Heights in 1932. She also taught for many years in Fruitport and Mona...
Mr. Paul Junior Duell, age 82, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at his daughter's home. He was born January 2, 1925 in East Jordan, Michigan to the late Lorenzo and Mildred (Meachen) Duell. He married Miss Mary M. LaFlaunce on August 14, 1942. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2006. Also preceding him in death were...
When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completing, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life. This was the life of Gail Palen. A beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, each day was a blessing she shared with those she loved. The 1950s were a picturesque time in our...
Mr. Frank Joseph Buzas, Sr., age 67, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on November 11, 1939 to Frank S. and Jean (Gornes) Buzas and was a life resident of the area. Frank was a veteran of the United States Marines. He had been employed as a mason for Laborer's Union 355,...
Mrs. Grace Rose Carr, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Harbor Hospice Poppen House, after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born on August 29, 1929 in Alma Michigan, the youngest of ten children to Burton B. and Grace A. (VanTassel) Hopkins. She had been a resident of Muskegon since 1944. She graduated from...
Mr. Alfred John Cayo, age 92, died peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2007. He was born on February 17, 1915 in Muskegon, MI to Victor and Maryann (Thompson) Cayo. Al married Virginia J. Lapinski on June 23, 1956. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and retired from the Brunswick Corp. as an accountant. Al served his country...
Mrs. Larson, age 95, died November 8, 2007. Born April 6, 1912, in Rockford, Illinois, to Eric and Alfreda (Hoaglund) Lance, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 9 years, after living in the Muskegon area all her life. On October 23, 1936, in Muskegon, she married Allan M. Larson, who preceded her in death in...
Mrs. Grace Rose Carr, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Harbor Hospice Poppen House, after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born on August 29, 1929 in Alma Michigan, the youngest of ten children to Burton B. and Grace A. (VanTassel) Hopkins. She had been a resident of Muskegon since 1944. She graduated from...
Mr. Paul Carsok, age 85, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was born in Hart, MI on November 4, 1922 to George & Mary (Waitkus) Carsok & married the former Elaine Dryer on August 12, 1949. Mr. Carsok served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. Paul graduated from Grand Rapids Union High School where he played on...
Mr. James E. Forester, Jr., age 73, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 24, 1934 to James E., Sr & Geraldine (Merrick) Forester & married the former Kathaleen Neading in 1954. Mr. Forester had been employed as a color operator at S.D. Warren (Sappi) until retiring. SURVIVORS Wife, Kathaleen; 2 sons, Mark...