Ada Jaeger
Nov 22, 2007
JAEGER, MRS. ADA MAXINE Muskegon Ada Maxine Jaeger, age 87 was born on May 3, 1920 to William and Edna (Schwandt) Abendroth in Markesan, WI and died on November 22, 2007. After graduating from Markesan High School, with the assistance of her cousin Dr. Alan Umbreit she moved to Muskegon, MI to attend Muskegon Community College and graduated from...
Marjorie Joan Sell
Nov 22, 2007
Miss Marjorie Joan Sell, age 70, passed away Thursday evening, November 22, 2007. She was born March 6, 1937 to Herman and Eleanor Sell in Muskegon, MI. She worked at Goodwill until she retired at the age of 60. She is survived by 2 sisters, Jane Snyder of Englewood, FL and Alice Goodrich of Muskegon, MI; 1 brother, James...
Edgar Lee Cummins
Nov 22, 2007
Mr. Edgar Lee Cummins went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 22, 2007 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 89. Edgar was born in Broadhead, Kentucky, the fourth of seven children. His family moved to Detroit following economic difficulties; and his father, who served on the Detroit Police Department, died in 1930. As...
Bonnie Johnson
Nov 22, 2007
Bonnie Johnson was a devoted wife, mother, grandma who always regarded her family as her greatest treasure. She thought of others before herself, and each day she tried to share her happiness with the many people she loved. In the company of her beloved family, a familiar smile always brimmed over her lips. With the end of the Great...
William Drent
Nov 22, 2007
William Drent, age 64, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007, at Poppen House Hospice in Muskegon. He was born March 18, 1943 in Grand Haven, to Clifford and Ruth Marie (Nichols) Drent, and he married Jera Nicholson on January 23, 1965 in Grand Haven. Bill graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1962 and served his country in the...
Jessica L. Skuse
Nov 21, 2007
Mrs. Skuse, age 30, went to the Lord November 21, 2007, leaving behind daughters, Summer Lea, Stephanie Joy, and Amber Star; sons, Chase Elwood, Damon Frank, and River Allen; father, Elwood (Alisha) Skuse, Jr.; mother, Theresa Lea (Neil) Duell; grandmothers, Ruth Skuse and Jeanette Cooper; brothers, Elwood (Robin) Skuse III and Curtis Woodring; and sisters, Naomi (Peter) Carlson, Mindy...
Patrick M. Wisniewski
Nov 21, 2007
Mr. Wisniewski, age 43, died November 21, 2007. Born April 23, 1964 in Shelby, Michigan to Joseph and Janice (Rodgers) Wisniewski, he lived in the White Lake area all his life. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph, and a brother Steve. His favorite past time was small engine repair and began working at Agard's Lawn and...
James Kepros
Nov 21, 2007
Jim Kepros was a wonderful man, who lived a wonderful life, a life so full of family and fond memories. He was a big, strong man, with an even bigger heart, a heart he shared with all those around him. More than anything, Jim was an adoring husband, brother, uncle and friend, whose love lives on today in all...
Cordelia "Dede" J. Seely
Nov 20, 2007
Cordelia "Dede" J. Seely passed away with her family around her at home, Tuesday evening, November 20, 2007 following a long illness. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Patterson, NJ to Charles "Poppy" and Dorothy (Smith) Colman. She moved to Michigan in the early 60's, raised her family, sold Avon and worked at Eagle Ottawa Leather Co....
Lucy H. Maniurski
Nov 20, 2007
Mrs. Maniurski, age 91, died November 20, 2007 at home. She was born September 25, 1916 in Niagara Falls, New York and lived in the White Lake area for the past 55 years. She is survived by one son, Ted. SERVICES: Private services have been held.
Dorsey Phipps
Nov 20, 2007
Dorsey Phipps was a proud, hardworking man, self-taught and self-made, a wonderful man who lived a life he so richly deserved. He was a proud veteran, loving husband and devoted father and grandfather, and a loyal friend to so many. Most of all, Dorsey was a man who taught us that anything worth having is worth earning, and enjoying,...
Leona Frances Hilt
Nov 20, 2007
Leona Hilt, age 94, passed away Tuesday morning, November 20, 2007 at her home. She was born May 16, 1913 in Muskegon to Jay D. and Frances (Fuller) Kitchen and was a life resident. She married Raymond A. Hilt in October of 1931 and he preceded her in death in August of 1982. Leona was a very talented homemaker...
Kathryn Mae Vanvoorthuysen
Nov 20, 2007
Mrs. Kathryn Mae VanVoorthuysen, age 83, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. She was born in Muskegon on May 16, 1924 to Edward E. and Grace (Langeland) Heethuis and was a life resident. On October 17, 1947, Kathryn married Raymond B. VanVoorthuysen and together they shared over 60 years of marriage. Kathryn had been...
Shirley May Waterhouse
Nov 19, 2007
Shirley May Waterhouse, passed away on November 19, 2007 surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley, the daughter of Charles & Cecilia Frampton, was born on April 17, 1936. After retiring from GTE, Shirley worked at Hackley Hospital until her illness in March 2007. SURVIVORS Shirley is survived by her children, Charles Waterhouse, Renee Anthony, Robin Belcourt, and Scott (Mary)...
Richard Wallace Berry
Nov 19, 2007
Richard (Dick) Wallace Berry, born September 21, 1933 in Edina, MO, passed away November 19, 2007, in Mesa, AZ and former long time resident of Muskegon, Michigan. Richard married Barbara Jean Brandt on July 2, 1954 in Atchison, KS. He graduated valedictorian from Edina High School in 1951. Dick attended the University of Missouri where he was a member...
Clara Daniels
Nov 19, 2007
Clara Daniels, age 89, passed away Monday, November 19. Clara was born on March 19, 1918 to William and Lettie Newell in Hart, MI. She worked in Muskegon at Anaconda and later at Shaw Walker. Clara was deeply religious and taught Sunday School for many years. Her hobbies were sewing, knitting, crocheting, and playing dominoes. She married Curtis Daniels...
Jean E. Hamilton
Nov 19, 2007
Mrs. Jean E. Hamilton, age 73, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007. She was born November 25, 1933 in Muskegon to Everett A. and Nellie S. (DeHorn) Taylor. She married Charles K. Hamilton in Nashville, TN in 1996. He preceded her in death in June of 2006. Mrs. Hamilton was employed as an L.P.N. for 25 years. She, along...
Harold C. Dejonge
Nov 19, 2007
Mr. Harold C. DeJonge, age 84, passed away early Monday morning, November 19, 2007 at his home. He was born March 3, 1923 in Muskegon to Folkert and Nettie (Bakker) DeJonge, and was a life resident. Mr. DeJonge was WWII Army Air Corp. veteran, and was retired from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a member of Fellowship Reformed Church,...
Alberta Dempsey
Nov 19, 2007
Mrs. Alberta Dempsey, age 92, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 in Coopersville, MI. She was born March 5, 1915 in Muskegon, MI. The former Alberta Nelson married Joseph W. Dempsey March 17, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana. He preceded her in death on September 17, 1990. Mrs. Dempsey was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the...
Robert Louis Swanson
Nov 18, 2007
Mr. Robert Louis Swanson, age 51, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007, at a local hospital. Bob was born September 18, 1956 in Muskegon and had been a lifelong resident. He graduated from Mona Shores High School and then served his country in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. On December 19, 1980, Bob married the former...
