Anthony Watters
Oct 24, 2007
Mr. Anthony (Ned) Watters, age 62, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born on October 13, 1945 to Arthur and Florence (Miller) Watters in Fairview, Ohio. He worked as a boiler engineer for Kalamazoo State Hospital for many years before he retired as a civil servant for the State of Michigan....
Donald J. Japenga
Oct 23, 2007
Don Japenga was a quiet, uncomplicated man, who enjoyed the simpler things in life. The grapes in his garden, the fish in the stream, the warmth of his family, these were the things Don loved most in life. He was a proud veteran, loyal brother, and a loving father and friend. Don was always a quiet man, but his...
Rose M. Savickas
Oct 23, 2007
Mrs. Rose M. Savickas, age 83, passed away Tuesday morning, October 23, 2007, at her home. She was born August 27, 1924 to Frederick and Theresa (Bencsics) Dorner in Chicago, and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. Rose was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the Women's Circle of the church, the Catholic Daughters,...
Audrey M. Pacyga
Oct 23, 2007
Mrs. Audrey M. Pacyga, age 85, passed away early Tuesday morning at a local hospital following a short illness. Audrey was born in Muskegon on March 21, 1922 to John and Mary (Neis) Bour and was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. The former Audrey Bour married Mr. Frank Pacyga in 1944. He preceded her in death in...
Melvin J. "Mel" Deyoung
Oct 22, 2007
Mr. Melvin J. "Mel" DeYoung, age 83, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Monday evening, October 22, 2007. He was born August 28, 1924 in Muskegon to Albert and Agnes (VanKersen) DeYoung and had been a life resident, wintering for many years in Fort Myers, FL. Mr. DeYoung was a 1942 graduate of Muskegon High School....
Catherine E. Ackerman
Oct 22, 2007
Mrs. Catherine E. Ackerman, age 96, passed away Monday, October 22, 2007. Mrs. Ackerman was born October 16, 1911 to Isaac and Bertha (Bates) Carrier in Honor, Michigan. She married Ronald E. Ackerman who preceded her in death on January 15, 1982. She was employed as a LPN with Hackley Hospital for many years, retiring in 1977. Mrs. Ackerman...
F. Jack Rose
Oct 22, 2007
F. Jack Rose, age 93, died Monday, October 22, 2007, at home. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. VISITATION: 11:45 - 12:45 Thursday at the church. He was born October 22, 1914 in Cadillac, MI, to Fay Earl and Weltha (Truax) Rose. Jack Rose was born on October 22, 1914 in Cadillac, MI...
Diane Ellen Dirkse
Oct 22, 2007
Diane Ellen (Conley) Dirkse, age 44, went to be with her Lord on Monday morning, October 22, 2007 at her home after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids on May 8, 1963 to Ronald E. and Merilyn Ellen (Hendrick) Conley and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Diane had previously been...
Rochelle E. Brant
Oct 21, 2007
Rochelle E. Brant, age 66, passed away Sunday afternoon at a local hospital following a long illness. She was born on June 11, 1941 in Great Falls, Montana to Elmer and Dorothy (Bacon) Magnuson. She married Mr. Victor E. Brant on November 14, 1957 in Ft. Benton, MT and moved to Muskegon. Rochelle was formerly employed at EPC Industries...
Tressie Mae Reed
Oct 21, 2007
Tressie Mae Reed, age 93, of Bear Lake, and formerly of Muskegon, where she was employed for many years at Regional Developmental Center, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Manistee County Medical Center Facility. She is survived by her husband, Lester, and five children. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 25th at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Funeral...
Virginia Holloway
Oct 21, 2007
Virginia Holloway was a very special and talented woman who dedicated her life to her family. Always caring and thoughtful, she found great happiness in the simple pleasures of life. Her family was the center of her world, and she treasured every moment she spent in their company. Virginia was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, on November 21, 1920,...
Rosemary Allen
Oct 21, 2007
Mrs. Rosemary Allen, age 86 passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. A Muskegon Native, Rosemary lived in New Bedford, MA for 38 years where she was a housewife and housekeeper (and baby-sitter) for several families. She and her husband, John Allen, cared for his ailing parents in their home. John and Rosemary's favorite recreation was sailing...
Albert A. Workman
Oct 21, 2007
Mr. Albert A. Workman, age 93, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at his home. He was born June 21, 1914 in Muskegon to Abe and Margaret (Groenik) Workman and lived his entire life in the area. He worked over 43 years as a cabinet maker for E.H. Sheldon and retired in 1976. On October 6, 1939, he married...
Ronald K. Ogborn
Oct 21, 2007
Mr. Ronald K. "Ron" Ogborn, age 64, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born February 7, 1943 in Muskegon to Kenneth and Doris (Pennell) Ogborn and was a life resident of the area. On November 2, 1963, he married the former Iva R. Crabtree in Muskegon. Ron was a Veteran of the U.S....
Clifton Gasaway
Oct 21, 2007
Intelligence, it is said, is a great gift given to us, while an education must always be earned. Clifton Gasaway understood this better than anyone, a man blessed with a great intellect, yet also the character to make the most of his gifts. He was an amazing man, who taught us all so much, as a loving husband, father,...
Georgia Coons Brown
Oct 20, 2007
Mrs. Georgia Coons Brown, a former Muskegon resident and World War II Veteran, died on October 20, 2007 at age 94 in La Jolla, California from complications from a stroke after a long illness. The daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Coons, Georgia Brown graduated from Muskegon High School in 1933. She also attended Muskegon School of...
Johnnie B. Raglin-Bankhead
Oct 20, 2007
Johnnie B. Raglin-Bankhead, departed this life October 20, 2007. She was born July 11, 1955 in Muskegon, from the Union of the late Bishop Johnny Lee & Beatrice R.V. Bankhead. Johnnie received her education in the Muskegon Heights School System. She was a head cook at LaBello's Pizza. Her real occupation was signing and talking about Jesus and loving...
Herbert J. Callis
Oct 20, 2007
Mr. Callis, age 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was born February 22, 1922, in Manton, to Morris and Evelyn (Rollins) Callis, he had lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. On August 23, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, he married the former Marilyn D. Johr. He had worked as a self-employed tree trimmer. Mr. Callis served...
Agnes K. Budzynski
Oct 19, 2007
Born April 6, 1914 to Adam and Mary Balakavage near Wilbaux, Montana. There home was a sod house on 160 acres obtained under the Homestead Act. At age 2 the family moved to Indiana then Michigan, but returned to the homesteading and ranching on the plains of Montana during 1920-1925. Agnes's 5 year Montana experience included drought, hail, extreme...
Charles Nelson
Oct 18, 2007
For Charles Burton Nelson, nothing was more important than family. An avid fisherman, hunter and golfer, Charles was also a man of many skills and talents, a real Mr. Fix-It. But no matter what he had planned for the day, his family always came first. Charles lived each day with wonderful enthusiasm, sure that each day was the best...