Kathryn Mae Vanvoorthuysen
Nov 20, 2007
Mrs. Kathryn Mae VanVoorthuysen, age 83, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. She was born in Muskegon on May 16, 1924 to Edward E. and Grace (Langeland) Heethuis and was a life resident. On October 17, 1947, Kathryn married Raymond B. VanVoorthuysen and together they shared over 60 years of marriage. Kathryn had been...
Shirley May Waterhouse
Nov 19, 2007
Shirley May Waterhouse, passed away on November 19, 2007 surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley, the daughter of Charles & Cecilia Frampton, was born on April 17, 1936. After retiring from GTE, Shirley worked at Hackley Hospital until her illness in March 2007. SURVIVORS Shirley is survived by her children, Charles Waterhouse, Renee Anthony, Robin Belcourt, and Scott (Mary)...
Richard Wallace Berry
Nov 19, 2007
Richard (Dick) Wallace Berry, born September 21, 1933 in Edina, MO, passed away November 19, 2007, in Mesa, AZ and former long time resident of Muskegon, Michigan. Richard married Barbara Jean Brandt on July 2, 1954 in Atchison, KS. He graduated valedictorian from Edina High School in 1951. Dick attended the University of Missouri where he was a member...
Clara Daniels
Nov 19, 2007
Clara Daniels, age 89, passed away Monday, November 19. Clara was born on March 19, 1918 to William and Lettie Newell in Hart, MI. She worked in Muskegon at Anaconda and later at Shaw Walker. Clara was deeply religious and taught Sunday School for many years. Her hobbies were sewing, knitting, crocheting, and playing dominoes. She married Curtis Daniels...
Jean E. Hamilton
Nov 19, 2007
Mrs. Jean E. Hamilton, age 73, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007. She was born November 25, 1933 in Muskegon to Everett A. and Nellie S. (DeHorn) Taylor. She married Charles K. Hamilton in Nashville, TN in 1996. He preceded her in death in June of 2006. Mrs. Hamilton was employed as an L.P.N. for 25 years. She, along...
Harold C. Dejonge
Nov 19, 2007
Mr. Harold C. DeJonge, age 84, passed away early Monday morning, November 19, 2007 at his home. He was born March 3, 1923 in Muskegon to Folkert and Nettie (Bakker) DeJonge, and was a life resident. Mr. DeJonge was WWII Army Air Corp. veteran, and was retired from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a member of Fellowship Reformed Church,...
Alberta Dempsey
Nov 19, 2007
Mrs. Alberta Dempsey, age 92, passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 in Coopersville, MI. She was born March 5, 1915 in Muskegon, MI. The former Alberta Nelson married Joseph W. Dempsey March 17, 1933 in Michigan City, Indiana. He preceded her in death on September 17, 1990. Mrs. Dempsey was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the...
Robert Louis Swanson
Nov 18, 2007
Mr. Robert Louis Swanson, age 51, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007, at a local hospital. Bob was born September 18, 1956 in Muskegon and had been a lifelong resident. He graduated from Mona Shores High School and then served his country in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve. On December 19, 1980, Bob married the former...
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...
