Abel "Abe" Bulthuis
Nov 7, 2007
Abel "Abe" Bulthuis, age 83, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born August 7, 1924,in LaGrange, IL, to Tony and Minnie (VanKampen) Bulthuis, and he married the former Jeanette DeMaa on November 1, 1946, in Illinois. Abe has been a resident of the Tri-Cities area for 40 years and...
Clyde Brown
Nov 7, 2007
Mr. Clyde Brown, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born November 26, 1933 in Ceredo Kenova, WV, to Jessie C. and Ollie (Waldon) Brown and moved to Muskegon in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Prior to retirement in 1985, Clyde worked 20 years as a...
Randy Lee Waite
Nov 7, 2007
Randy Lee Waite, age 51 passed away on November 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife Jean; two children, Kellie Leutscher, and Michael Crampton; five grandchildren, Monte Leutscher, Xavier Morin, Cesar Morin, Lee Frelick, and Ruben Luna, along with several other extended family members. Randy never asked for anything but was always willing to lend a helping hand....
Maxwell W. "Butch" Horton
Nov 7, 2007
Mr. Maxwell W. "Butch" Horton, age 65, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 6, 1942 to Maxwell & Louella (Veihl) Horton and married the former Julie Bull on May 21, 1987. Mr. Horton had been employed in maintenance at Sappi for 42 years until retiring in 2002. He was a former member...
Loretta E. Bixby
Nov 6, 2007
Mrs. Loretta E. Bixby, age 86, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007. She was born in Pine Bluff, WY on January 16, 1921 to George & Eathel (Wilson) Easton. Loretta had been employed as a executive secretary for the President of Security First Bank. She was a Communicant St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church - Twin Lake & St....
Georgia D. Greeno
Nov 6, 2007
Georgia D. Greeno, age 83, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Charles Lloyd Greeno; three children, Bill (Mary), Gail (Edmond) Silvis, all of Muskegon, Tom (Marilyn) of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Debi (Joe) Hetcel, Dawn (Danny) Kauffman, all of Muskegon, David (Penny) Greeno, of Rowlett, Texas;...
Barry Leroy George Mcpheron
Nov 6, 2007
Barry Leroy George McPheron age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007 after a short illness. Barry was born on September 2, 1940 in Muskegon, MI to Vernon and Myrtle (Morphew) McPheron. Barry grew up and attended school in the Muskegon Heights area. He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1962. He retired in 2002...
Lois Marie Hall
Nov 6, 2007
Lois Marie Hall, age 74, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at a care facility in Whitehall. She was born July 17, 1933, in Muskegon to William and Neva (Ames) Pugh. Lois married Melvin E. Hall on June 13, 1959. Survivors include Melvin Hall of Spring Lake; a son, James Hall of Spring Lake; two cousins, Michelle and Mary...
Klare Anderson
Nov 6, 2007
There are no greater achievements, no prouder triumphs, and no higher earthly calling, than simply being known as Mother. It is mother who cares for us, nurtures us, and above all, loves us, every day of our lives. Klare Anderson was a wonderful woman, and a friend to many through the years. Most of all, she was a loving...
Ella M. Leigh
Nov 5, 2007
Mrs. Ella M. Leigh, age 99, passed away November 5, 2007 at McAuley Place where she had resided for the past three years and received kind and loving care. She was born in Newburgh, New York on January 5, 1908 and moved to Muskegon as a child. Ella was the fourth of sixth children born to Anton and Mary...
Dolores Poe
Nov 5, 2007
There is no greater occupation, no prouder achievement, and no higher earthly calling than simply being known as "Mother." It is mother who cares for us, nurtures us, and above all else, loves us. Dolores Poe was a wonderful woman, a beloved daughter, sister, wife and friend. But more than anything, she was a proud and loving mother, who...
Florence House
Nov 4, 2007
Mrs. Florence House, age 89, passed away Sunday, November 04, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born August 3, 1918 in Summit City, MI to Rueben Clyde and Irma (Nelsen) Briggs. Mrs. House was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church and an active member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a talented seamstress and loved her flower gardens. She...
Sylvia L. Alderman
Nov 4, 2007
Mrs. Sylvia L. Alderman, age 84, died Sunday, November 4, 2007. She was born on July 21, 1923 in Muskegon, MI to George F. Brown and Ethel Shufelt. She married Ernest Alderman Sr. Sylvia worked as a retail clerk for many years before retiring from Kroger Grocery Store in Muskegon. Sylvia was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church....
Arthur J. Schulz
Nov 4, 2007
Arthur J. Schulz, age 97 went to join his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary on November 4, 2007. He is survived by three children, Lorrene (Edward) Spier, Lee (Kathy) Schulz, and Mary Anne Riters; numerous grandchildren, along with a son-in-law, Carl Okerlund. Arthur was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Okerlund. He retired in 1973 from...
Gilana Alpert
Nov 4, 2007
Gilana Shira Alpert was born during a decade that has been tagged the Me Generation of status seekers, but nothing could be further from the truth of Gilanas character. She was compassionate and caring, invested in people and eager to make a difference in the world. She drew strength and courage, love and joy from her family and the...
Jeanette Dorothy Groeneveld
Nov 4, 2007
Jeanette Dorothy Groeneveld, age 88 passed away Sunday Evening, November 4, 2007, at a local hospital. She was born December 6, 1918 in Muskegon to Edward and Kate (Van Dinen) Kalk. She was a lifelong resident of Muskegon, graduating from Muskegon High School. Jeanette married Richard Groeneveld in Muskegon on August 23, 1945. She had worked for Meyering State...
Minnie E. Wickland
Nov 4, 2007
Minnie E. Wickland, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior and rejoined her husband, Edward Wickland, who passed away in 1966. Minnie was born in Glen Haven, MI on June 25, 1910. Her family moved to Muskegon in 1924. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters and survived by brother, William Bennett...
Adam Fielstra
Nov 4, 2007
Mr. Adam Fielstra, age 29 passed away unexpectedly Sunday November 4, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He worked at General Dollar. He is survived by Jodi Fielstra; sons, Connor Fielstra, Tanner Fielstra also Madison Crough; Parents, Deborah and Ralph Larabee; 2 sisters, Lindsay Theile, Rachel Cuncaitis, and 1 brother, Tony Cuncaitis; Grandparents, Ivry and Enoch Fielstra; aunt, Diane Davis. His...
James Gordon Eastman
Nov 3, 2007
Mr. James Gordon Eastman, age 96, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born August 25, 1911 in Mears, MI to George and Amy (Stever) Eastman and lived most of his life in the area. Prior to his retirement, he worked 44 years at Muskegon Piston Ring. He was an avid gardener and attended First Baptist...
Lucille K. Mclouth
Nov 3, 2007
Mrs. McLouth, age 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered eternal rest and peace on Sat., Nov. 3, 2007. She was born Aug., 23, 1914 in Rothbury. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Pete" McLouth in 1980. She is survived by her sons, Dale (Joy) McLouth of Molalla, OR, Gordon McLouth of Whitehall, and Merle (Sharon)...