Brenda Bowen
Nov 13, 2007
Brenda, age 47, died November 13th at the home of her sister, Cheryl in Naples FL. She was born 7/12/60 in Muskegon and resided there most of her life. She was a graduate from Fruitport High and earned her LPN from Muskegon Community College. She had worked at Pizza Hut and Meals-On-Wheels along with doing private duty nursing and...
Lois M. Ulbrich
Nov 13, 2007
Mrs. Lois M. (Ekholm) Ulbrich, age 87, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007. She was born in Detroit, MI on January 19, 1920 to Raymond L. & Phoebe L. (Winey) Johnson. Mrs. Ulbrich had been employed as a secretary at PCA in Manistee, MI for 15 years. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Kenneth (Sandra) Ekholm of Manistee, John Ekholm of Muskegon; 2...
Molly Kay Barnes Price
Nov 12, 2007
Ms. Molly Kay Barnes Price, age 54, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at a local hospital. Kay was born March 27, 1953 to George and Audrey (Greene) Barnes in Shingleton, MI. She was employed in quality control at Automatic Spring Products. Kay enjoyed life and was a friend to everyone. She loved music, dancing and laughing and enjoyed...
Louise Burden
Nov 12, 2007
Mrs. Louise Burden, age 82, died Monday, November 12, 2007. She was born in Shepherd, MI on August 14, 1925 to John & Sarah (Burton) Roberts & married Kenneth Burden in 1941. Mrs. Burden had been employed at Muskegon Piston Ring for over 30 years until retiring. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, gambling, bus trips & fishing off her dock....
Herbert Hoover Grissom
Nov 12, 2007
Mr. Herbert Hoover Grissom, age 74, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2007 at his residence. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon, Fri. Nov. 16, 2007, from Corinthians Baptist Church, with Rev. Khi Guy, officiating. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Thur, 4pm-9pm, at the Funeral Home. Survivors include his loving wife Alice Grissom of Muskegon; 2 sons,...
Betty A. Love
Nov 11, 2007
Mrs. Betty A. Love, age 76, died Sunday, November 11, 2007 in Muskegon. Betty was born October 18, 1931 to Frank A. & Ida M. (Ericksen) Nelson and had been a life resident of Muskegon. On November 12, 1955 she married Walter M. Love and he preceded her in death July 23, 1989. She worked at Teledyne Continental Motors...
Mary Ann Sandling
Nov 11, 2007
Mary Ann Sandling, age 74, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, November 11, 2007, at her home. She was born August 13, 1933, in Indianapolis, IN, to Maurice and Alta (Nyhuis) Bennett. On July 22, 1955, she married Robert J. Sandling in Milwaukee, WI. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2002. Mary moved to Spring Lake from...
Eleanor Brabb
Nov 11, 2007
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;...
Earlie Ray Owens
Nov 10, 2007
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 &...
Fritz H. Edlund, Jr.
Nov 10, 2007
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...
Heavan Lynn Hill
Nov 10, 2007
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...
Neta Kenney
Nov 10, 2007
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,...
Vernon A. "Beaver" Johnston
Nov 10, 2007
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...
Gerrit Weideman
Nov 10, 2007
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....
George H. Gorajec
Nov 10, 2007
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
Nov 9, 2007
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....
Frederick Bolelaus Ruszala
Nov 9, 2007
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
Nov 9, 2007
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...
Paul Junio Duell
Nov 9, 2007
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...
Gail Palen
Nov 9, 2007
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...
