Army Corporal Jason Thomas Lee
Nov 18, 2007
Army Corporal Jason Thomas Lee, age 26, died during active combat patrol on Sunday, November 18, 2007, as a result of an improvised explosive device in Baqubah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, based in Fort Lewis, WA. He was born June 18, 1981 in Walnut...
Joseph "Joe" Trebilcock
Nov 18, 2007
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Trebilcock, age 27, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 18, 2007. He was born September 21, 1980 in Muskegon to Paul and Janice (Rhodea) Trebilcock and had been a resident most of his life. Joe was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Viking Lodge Linne' 57. He is survived by his parents; 4 brothers,...
Ted R. Tyler
Nov 18, 2007
Mr. Ted R. Tyler, age 85, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 18, 2007. He was born in Central Lake, Michigan on September 6, 1922 to James & Irene (Gordon) Tyler and married the former Elizabeth Westcomb on March 5, 1944. Mr Tyler had been a self employed roofer most of his life. He...
Phyllis I. Wood
Nov 17, 2007
Mrs. Phyllis I. Wood, age 90, died Saturday, November 17, 2007. She was born in Waubay, SD on September 15, 1917 to Roswell R & Carrie (Johnson) Kempter & married William G. Wood on June 3, 1941. Mrs. Wood had been employed as a kindergarten teacher at Orchard View for 25 years until retiring on July 8, 1984. She...
Vera Mae Vanhassel-Friend
Nov 17, 2007
Vera Mae VanHassel-Friend age 98, died Saturday, November 17, 2007 at DeBoer Nursing Home in Muskegon. Vera was born February 10, 1909 in Ravenna, Michigan to the late Clarence and Ora (Anderson) Maycroft. She married William Bob VanHassel After his death she married Russell Friend and he also preceded her in death. Vera is survived by 1 Son: Roland...
Gertrude L. Pontius
Nov 17, 2007
Mrs. Gertrude L. Pontius, age 94, peacefully passed away at a local hospital Saturday, November 17, 2007 following a long illness. She was born the 10th of 11 children on January 29, 1913 in Pentwater, MI to Mark and Louise (Chadwick) Glover. Gertrude married Mr. George M. Pontius in South Bend, IN on May 1, 1930. He preceded her...
John Jerelos
Nov 17, 2007
John Jerelos was always the first person to ask, How are you doing? He was a friendly, considerate person who thought of others before himself. He was deeply devoted to his family, and in their warm company a familiar smile always brimmed over his lips. With the end of the Second World War, thousands of young soldiers returned to...
Joann Malone
Nov 16, 2007
Mrs. Joann Malone, age 53, passed Friday, November 16 at Hackley Hospital. She was employed by Hackley Hospital as an Administrative Assistant. She is survived by her husband, Charles Sr.; 1 son, Charles Mario, Jr.; 2 daughters, Tracy and Twanna; 1 brother, Carl; 1 sister, Rosemary; 7 grandchildren: Melvin Jr., Nia, Tamya, Taliyah, Amarion, Latrevion, and Jamaiya; special friends,...
Virginia Kathleen Harris
Nov 16, 2007
Mrs. Virginia Kathleen Harris, age 84, passed away Friday morning, November 16, 2007. She was born January 11, 1923 in Muskegon to Delbert and Gladys (Wells) Yeaw and lived in the area her entire life. On February 1, 1946, she married Clayton W. Harris in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1990. Mrs. Harris worked...
Robert L. Opalek
Nov 16, 2007
Mr. Robert Opalek, age 76, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007. He was born June 3, 1931 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Opalek served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a teacher in the Catholic School System, retiring in 1984. He is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Judy Jasenak of Norton Shores, MI, Mrs. Helen (Ed)...
Noella L. Mahn
Nov 16, 2007
Mrs. Noella L. Mahn, age 80, passed away in Fremont, November 16, 2007. She was born October 23, 1927 in Muskegon Heights to Remi Henry and Alida (Delbar) D'Hondt and has been a resident of the area all of her life. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church where she served as a lay distributor...
Robert Albert Schoenmaker
Nov 15, 2007
Mr. Robert Albert Schoenmaker, age 76, died Thursday, November 15, 2007. He was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on March 8, 1931 to George & Hattie (DeCheney) Schoenmaker & married the former Patricia Hodges on May 21, 1955. Mr. Schoenmaker served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He had been employed as a machinist at...
George Michael Check
Nov 15, 2007
Mr. George Michael Check (GMC), age 54, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2007. He was born February 23, 1953 in Uniontown, PA to George J. and Eleanor C. (Uhor) Check and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. He worked over 20 years as a project engineer for Stanco Metal Products. George coached girls basketball at Muskegon...
Curtis W. Stewart
Nov 15, 2007
Mr. Curtis W. Stewart, age 74, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 15, 2007. Curtis was born on June 9, 1933 in Belding, MI to Wilbur (Pat) and Olive (Curtis) Stewart. He came here as a young boy. Curtis married Marcella Janusiewicz on June 18, 1955. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Curtis taught art for North...
Barbara A. Meister
Nov 14, 2007
Mrs. Barbara A. Meister, age 75, passed away November 14, 2007. She was born April 8, 1932 in Muskegon Heights to John and Ermine (Dowlyn) Larabee, and had resided in the area her entire life. Mrs. Meister had been the owner of Meister's Yard and Garden for 25 years with her husband Red. She was a member of St....
James J. Snyder Ii
Nov 14, 2007
Mr. James J. Snyder II, age 56, passed away November 14, 2007 at his home. He was born July 7, 1951 in Port Huron, MI to James and Dorothy (Thompson) Snyder. He married the former Phyliss N. Gould in Muskegon on March 17, 1994. Mr. Snyder served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam war. He was formerly...
Michael C. "Mike"
Nov 14, 2007
Michael C. Smith, 62, of Muskegon, a veteran and member of the VFW Post 446 Men's Auxiliary and Muskegon Lithuanian Club, passed away at his home on November 14. SURVIVORS Beloved son of Yvonne "Bonnie" Smith of Fruitport and the late Walter N. Smith, Michael is survived by brothers, Bradley Smith (Karen) of Sparta, Craig Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio,...
Eleanore Elizabeth "Tommie" Trupiano
Nov 13, 2007
Eleanore Elizabeth "Tommie" Trupiano, age 86, passed away early Tuesday morning at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. Tommie was born August 23, 1921 to William and Elizabeth (Doppel) Thompson in Muskegon, where her heart has always been. She grew up in Bluffton and loved spending time at Lake Michigan. Eleanore was a life long supporter and promoter of Muskegon,...
Reverend Luke P. Wilson
Nov 13, 2007
Reverend Luke P. Wilson, age 58, passed away November 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha in 2006. Luke is survived by his children, Zoe, Karisa, Nathan and Vida; grandson, Ian; his parents, John and Lois Wilson; siblings Stephen and Marcia Wilson, Philip and Beth Wilson, Aaron and Trang Wilson, Rachel and Keith Post, Ruth...
Donna Lou King
Nov 13, 2007
Donna Lou King, age 64 passed away on November 13, 2007. She is survived by four children, Wendell (Valarie), Norman (Santana Grafsgard), Paul (Carrie), and Michelle (Michael Brown) King; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mickey DeWitt; special niece Esther Neiser; special friends, Patricia Stowers and Barry Wilcoxson, along with her canine companion, Baby. Donna was preceded in death...
