Harold J. Wolffis

Harold J. Wolffis

Oct 18, 2007

Mr. Harold J. Wolffis, age 79, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Muskegon to Henry and Gertrude Wolffis, and had resided in the area his entire life. Harold had worked at Fitzpatrick Electric for 50 years prior to his retirement in 1997. He was a longtime member Unity Reformed Church,...

Calvin John Peterson

Calvin John Peterson

Oct 18, 2007

Calvin John Peterson, age 82, passed away on October 18, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born January 7, 1925 in Ludington, MI to George and Alma (Leafstrand) Peterson. Calvin attended North Muskegon High School and was in the U.S. Army stationed in the Southern Philippines. He married Cereda Barbour on November 24, 1950 in Muskegon, MI at the...

Joel B. Goosen

Joel B. Goosen

Oct 18, 2007

Joel B. Goosen, age 53, died Thursday, October 18, 2003. SERVICE: Private services have been held. DONATIONS: Slocum Home /MOKA, 817 E. Slocum St., Whitehall 49461

Richard Coverly

Richard Coverly

Oct 18, 2007

There are many words to describe Dick Coverly caring, generous, loving, even stubborn and bull-headed at times. He was a man of integrity and a wonderful role model for those around him. Perhaps the easiest and best way to describe Dick is just to say he was a great man. 1916 was a time of great upheaval in this...

Ethel Stratton

Ethel Stratton

Oct 17, 2007

Mrs. Ethel Stratton, 91, of Muskegon Heights, passed away October 17, at Roosevelt Park Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, 12:00 noon at New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rev. James E. Witcher, officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, 4-9pm at Toombs Chapel. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

Mattie Nason

Mattie Nason

Oct 17, 2007

Mrs. Nason passed Wednesday October 17, 2007 in Lansing, MI. She was the founder & president of Inspirational Gospel in Lansing, MI. She is survived by her mother, Clara Malone of Muskegon Hts.; two sisters, Catherine L. Burns of Muskegon Hts. and Clara Willie M. Herman; one brother, Roy Deloris Malone, both of Muskegon. Service will be held Thursday...

Judith L. Cole

Judith L. Cole

Oct 17, 2007

Mrs. Judith L. Cole, age 66, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on November 4, 1940 in Muskegon to Robert and Linda (Rahrig) Follette, and had resided in the area her entire life. Judy had worked at Pliant Plastics for 18 years, prior to her retirement in 2005. On February 7, 1959 she married Max...

Lydia Brillhart

Lydia Brillhart

Oct 16, 2007

Mrs. Lydia Brillhart, age 101, went home to the Lord, Tuesday evening following a long illness. She was born on September 4, 1906 in Muskegon, the 2nd of 7 children to Harry and Winnie (Bakker) Burgess. On December 24, 1936 she married Mr. Evart J. Brillhart. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1992. Lydia was a life...

Shirley Ann Tate

Shirley Ann Tate

Oct 16, 2007

Shirley Ann Tate, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. She is survived by three children, Shelly (Steve) Shields, Cindy (Glenn Grier) Asbury, and Robert Tate; five grandchildren; two sisters, Maureen Patrick, and Jessie (Paul) Kleyn; along with her canine companion, Sammie. Shirley was a volunteer at Christian Care Nursing Home. A Memorial Service will be held...

Robert L. Anderson

Robert L. Anderson

Oct 16, 2007

Mr. Robert L. Anderson, age 69, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. He was born on July 25, 1938 to George and Myrtle (Kush) Anderson in Allegan, MI. Mr. Anderson had worked as a scrap metal hauler. On November 12, 1989 he married, Mary Lou Lorraine Ward in Muskegon. SUVIVORS include his wife, Mary Lou; 3 children, David...

George E. Thompson

George E. Thompson

Oct 16, 2007

Mr. George E. Thompson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon following a long illness. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on March 31, 1940 to Wallace and Mabel (Payne) Thompson. He came to Muskegon as a young man and married the former Rosemary Ann Akins in 1967. George was formerly employed at West Michigan Steel Foundry until...

Guadalupe Martinez

Guadalupe Martinez

Oct 15, 2007

Mr.Guadalupe (Marty) Martinez, age 72, passed away at his home surrounded by is family Monday, October 15, 2007, in Muskegon, MI. He was born to Manuel and Francisca Martinez on December 16, 1935 in Cameron County, Texas. Mr. Martinez married the former Cecilia Villanueva on November 22, 1963, in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Martinez is survived by his step mother,...

John J. "Slick" Sliekers

John J. "Slick" Sliekers

Oct 15, 2007

John J. Sliekers was born on April 7, 1955 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John and Jean (Leyden) Sliekers, and passed away on October 15, 2007. In 1986 he married Kim Marie Rundel. John is survived by his wife; parents; five siblings, Teri (Tom) Sliekers, Lynn Kobliska, Marty (Lori) Sliekers, Sara Sliekers, and Tyson Sliekers; along with several...

Frank L. Russick

Frank L. Russick

Oct 15, 2007

Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Frank L. Russick passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. His children gathered to celebrate his life, laugh, cry and sing songs at his bedside as he passed on. He joined his wife, Rose, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2005; his parents and God. Born Francis Lawrence Russick in Chicago,...

Marcella Vanzanten Clink

Marcella Vanzanten Clink

Oct 15, 2007

Mrs. Marcella VanZanten Clink, age 90, died Monday, October 15, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 31, 1917 to Claude & Jessie (Huen) VanZanten. Mrs. Clink had been employed as a medical secretary for Dr. Kleaveland for over 30 years until retiring in 1997. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. SURVIVORS 1 son, J....

Bonnie Lynn Delis

Bonnie Lynn Delis

Oct 14, 2007

Bonnie Lynn Delis, aged 67, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday October 14, 2007. Bonnie was born February 29, 1940, to Forrest and Genevieve (Scott) Reyburn in Grand Rapids, MI. On March 21, 1970 she married Jacob J. Delis in Grand Rapids. Bonnie was a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a member of the VFW post 7729....

Julia L. Kroll

Julia L. Kroll

Oct 14, 2007

Mrs. Julia L. Kroll, age 86, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2007 in Whitehall. She was born July 22, 1921 in Montague to Charles L. and Marie (Henne) Martin, and lived almost all of her life in the West Michigan area. Julia was married to Howard Mortenson Sr., who preceded her in death in 1979. She later married...

Betty June Frisbee

Betty June Frisbee

Oct 14, 2007

Mrs. Betty June Frisbee, age 80, passed away October 14, 2007, following a brief illness. Her family was by her side along with the support of VNS Hospice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Butch Kane, RN. Betty was born November 11, 1926 in Muskegon to Henry Nelson Huston and Josie (Karsen) Huston. She...

Theodore "Ted" "Harry" Flater

Theodore "Ted" "Harry" Flater

Oct 14, 2007

Mr. Theodore "Ted" "Harry" Flater, age 52, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born on October 21, 1954 to Hiram and Charlotte (Berends) Flater in Fremont, MI. Ted owned and operated Flaters Dry-Walling for many years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, he loved to gamble and watch NASCAR. He is survived by...

Shirley Lavange Colella

Shirley Lavange Colella

Oct 14, 2007

Mrs. Shirley LaVange Colella, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on October 3, 1933 to Ralph and Lillian (Deater) Toman and was a life resident. On July 16, 1955, Shirley married John Robert Colella, Sr. and he survives her along with 3 children, John R. (Sandra) Colella, Jr. of...