Judith J. Youngquist
Oct 14, 2007
Mrs. Youngquist, age 75, died October 14, 2007. Born July 6, 1932, in Chicago, to Charles and Harvey (Foster) Jacket, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 12 years. She was married to Alvin M. Youngquist, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1998. A graduate of Northwestern University, she, with her husband had been owner...
Gerald Leroy "Jerry" Wilcoxson
Oct 14, 2007
Mr. Gerald LeRoy "Jerry" Wilcoxson, age 70, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on November 10, 1936 to Harvey and Helen (Bragg) Wilcoxson and was a life resident. Jerry served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. After his military service, Jerry went...
Donald R. "Red The Core Man" Laird
Oct 13, 2007
Mr. Donald R. "Red the Core Man" Laird, age 90, passed away Saturday evening, October 13, 2007 in Muskegon. Don was born June 6, 1917 to Milton and Edith (Hollick) Laird in Ludington and moved to the Muskegon area in 1951. He worked at S.D. Warren for over 25 years before retiring, and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran....
Brock Baxter
Oct 13, 2007
Brock Baxter was a young man who faced many challenges in his life, challenges he was determined to triumph over. He was that way, though, always so positive, always hopeful for the future. Brock was a beloved son, grandson, and brother. A young man with big plans and bigger dreams. There are so many things in this world we...
Ralph E. Becklin
Oct 13, 2007
Ralph E. Becklin, age 85, passed away at home on Saturday, October 13, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley (Rogers) Becklin; four children, Michal (Stoney) Brown, Thomas Becklin, Margo (Joseph) Karchinski, and Marlene (Johnny) Wolcott. He was well loved and will be missed by 14 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren; as well as eight siblings,...
Sandra R. Chasteen
Oct 13, 2007
Ms. Sandra R. Chasteen, age 62, passed away Saturday morning, October 13, 2007. Sandra worked for Visiting Nurse Services. According to her wishes, there will be no services.
Doris Lipps
Oct 13, 2007
Doris Lipps was a woman who created so many beautiful things with her needle and thread, stitching them together into something so beloved. She did the same with the people around her, as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Doris was the common thread that brought us together, and brought us closer, just as her love and her...
Baby Boy Dominique Buchanan
Oct 13, 2007
Baby Boy Dominique Buchanan joined God along with his Angels on Saturday, October 13, 2007. He leaves his precious mother, Rene Smith and father Dominique Buchanan, Sr.; his grandparents, Audra Gipson, Rosie Buchanan and a host of cousins and relatives. Service will be held for Baby Dominique Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Toombs Chapel.
Lawrence F. "Scully" Kaminski
Oct 12, 2007
Mr. Lawrence F. "Scully" Kaminski, age 93, died Friday, October 12, 2007. He was born on November 17, 1914 in Manistee, MI to John and Gladys Kaminski. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Lawrence served in the Merchant Marines and later during World War II in the US Army. He retired from the Westran Corp. Survivors...
Barbara Jean "Laviolette" Rowe
Oct 12, 2007
Mrs. Barbara Jean "Laviolette" Rowe, age 64, died Friday, October 12, 2007. SERVICE According to her wishes there will be no services or visitation. Clock life Story - Muskegon
Dottie Drelles
Oct 12, 2007
Aphrodite Dottie Drelles was a woman of such powerful love, a love for life, a love for her heritage, and most of all, a love for her family. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to so many, Dottie would do anything for her loved ones. Like the Greek goddess for whom she was named, Dottie...
Dorothy K. Link
Oct 12, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy K. Link, age 95, died Friday, October 12, 2007. She was born on September 24, 1912 in Norton Shores, MI to Frank and Katherine (Stevens) Rosenwauer. Dorothy married Delos Link in 1930 and he died in 1972. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, was a foster grandparent to local children over 14 years and...
Barbara E. Hulbert
Oct 12, 2007
Mrs. Barbara E. Hulbert, age 59, passed away Friday evening, October 12, 2007 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Pueblo, CO on August 16, 1948 to John W. and Lillian F. (Warmoth) Smith and had lived in Muskegon for the past 30 years. Barbara had worked in the Muskegon Public Schools lunch program. On August 23,...
Jeanne F. Benjamin
Oct 11, 2007
Mrs. Jeanne F. Benjamin, age 91, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007. Jeanne was born June 24, 1916 in Allentown, PA to Elmer and Virginia (Frey) Reichelderfer. She grew up in the Allentown area, one of 5 girls, and attended school in Allentown. On May 27, 1939 she married William G. Benjamin, of Muskegon. He preceded Jeanne in death...
Lois Mae Scholtens
Oct 11, 2007
Mrs. Lois Mae Scholtens, age 76, passed away October 11, 2007. She retired from G.T.E. in 1993. She is survived by her son, Randy (Maureen) Scholtens; grandchildren, Gregory and Kala Scholtens; and her sister, Juanita (Robert) Durga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and her brothers, Robert, George and Al Deater. Visitation will be from 4-6...
Louise Inez Tyler
Oct 11, 2007
Louise Inez Tyler, age 84, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at DeBoer Nursing Home. She was born on September 14, 1923, in Muskegon, to the late Claude and Inez (Riley) Westcomb. On May 11, 1948 she married Milo "Mike" Tyler and he preceded her in death in 1999. Along with her husband, Louise was also preceded in...
Anne D. Lalic
Oct 11, 2007
Mrs. Anne Lalic, age 95, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2007, in Muskegon, MI. She was born February 13, 1912, in New York City, NY. The former Anne Yatich married Walter Lalic on February 4, 1933 in Detroit, MI. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1957. Mrs. Lalic was an executive assistant for Sperry-Vickers Corp. in Troy,...
Thomas Edward Policka
Oct 11, 2007
Mr. Thomas Edward Policka, age 64, passed away October 11, 2007, following a long illness. He was born February 2, 1943 in Muskegon to Edward and Ethel (Christensen) Policka and was a life long resident. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1961, was a graduate of the University of Michigan, received his Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University,...
Jean Gillespie
Oct 11, 2007
Jean (Tawney) Gillespie, 81, passed away October 11, 2007 in Modesta, CA. She is survived by 2 daughters; 1 son; 2 brothers, Edward and Charles (Phyllis) Tawney; and sister, Maxine (Tawney) Morgan.
Gerritt H. "Gary" Vanderstelt
Oct 10, 2007
Mr. Gerritt H. "Gary" Vanderstelt, age 69, died Wednesday morning, October 10, 2007. He was born July 29, 1938 in Muskegon to Henry and Joan (Breuker) Vanderstelt and had been a life resident. Mr. Vanderstelt was the owner/ operator of Van's Mobile Service prior to his retirement in 1988, and attended the Evangelical Covenant Church of Whitehall. SURVIVORS include...