Frank J. Buzas , Sr.
Nov 8, 2007
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,...
Grace Rose Carr
Nov 8, 2007
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...
Alfred John Cayo
Nov 8, 2007
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...
Harriet Larson
Nov 8, 2007
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...
Grace Rose Carr
Nov 8, 2007
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...
Paul Carsok
Nov 7, 2007
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...
James E. Forester, Jr.
Nov 7, 2007
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...
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....
