Edward H. "Buzz" Kleiner
Oct 30, 2007
Edward H. "Buzz" Kleiner, age 85, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Marcie (Moran) Kleiner, two sons, Rick and Ronald; and a grandson Jeremy Stanton. Surviving are eight children: Dennis (Janice) Kleiner, Pamala Stanton, Gaylord Stanton, Kathy Johnson, Craig (June) Stanton, Sherry (Hank Dauten) Stanton,...
Jeffry Allen Hilliard
Oct 30, 2007
Jeffry Allen Hilliard, 38, passed away October 30, 2007 at the VA Hospice Center in Long Beach, CA, surrounded by his family and friends. Jeffry was born at Camp Lejeune, NC on March 9, 1969. He graduated high school in 1987 at Muskegon High School. Soon after graduating, he joined the Air Force and proudly served for 11 years....
Elsie D. Holstrom
Oct 29, 2007
Mrs. Elsie D. Holstrom, age 88, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on January 10, 1919 to Andrew and Esther (Carlson) Kvarnberg in Chicago, IL. She was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church and took part in Person to Person and Women's Circle at the church. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and time spent with...
Roland Kent Brister Martin I
Oct 29, 2007
Roland Kent Brister Martin I departed this life on Monday, October 29, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 14, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Lucius Martin and Annie Mae (Martin) Collins. Roland attended Max Hayes School, where he acquired his job skills. Roland worked as a Cement Finisher for 27 years,...
Keith Koetsier
Oct 29, 2007
Keith Allen Koetsier was a man who loved life and it showed. He adored his family, spent time with friends, and was active in his community. Being a mail carrier got him around the city, but it was Keiths generous heart and lively spirit that worked their way into the lives of all who knew him. Keith was born...
Nancy Wigren
Oct 29, 2007
Nancy Wigren was a wonderful woman, who lived a wonderful life, a woman who devoted her time, her effort, and her whole heart to her loving family. She was a bit of a perfectionist, who wanted things done right, and right now, but what she lacked in patience, she more than made up for in compassion. More than anything,...
Darlene Brown
Oct 29, 2007
Mrs. Darlene Brown, age 71, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born in Muskegon Heights on February 9, 1936 to John and Wilma (Terpstra) Johnson. The former Darlene Johnson was married to Donald G. Brown in Muskegon on July 31, 1954. He preceded her in death on January 21, 1990. SURVIVORS include: her...
William "Bill" Moore
Oct 29, 2007
Mr. William "Bill" Moore, age 80, passed away Monday, October 29, 2007. Mr. Moore was born May 12, 1927 to Charles H. and Dora (Cowles) Moore in Muskegon. He served his country in the US Navy during WWII. On November 17, 1950 he married the former Clarabelle V. Gonyon. Bill was employed as an auto mechanic for various service...
Kevin Dennis Kline
Oct 29, 2007
Mr. Kevin Dennis Kline, age 52, passed away October 29, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 10, 1956 to Donald & Nellmae (Tjapkes) Kline and married the former Cynthia Lee Haarmann. Mr. Kline served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed deer hunting and gardening. He formerly attended Fruitport Christian Reformed Church. SURVIVORS Wife, Cynthia...
Elizabeth "Bette" Jane Dekker
Oct 28, 2007
Ms. Elizabeth "Bette" Jane Dekker, age 75, died Sunday, October 28, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 29, 1932 to Andrew & Cora (Kapp) Dekker. Ms. Dekker had been employed as an assembly worker at Stanco Metal for over 30 years until retiring in 2005. She was a member of Calvary Temple of Fruitport & Grand...
Wallace L. Jacobson
Oct 28, 2007
Mr. Wallace L. Jacobson, age 81, died Sunday, October 28, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on May 26, 1926 to Joe and Helen (Rohde) Jacobson in Muskegon Heights, and had resided in the area all of his life. Mr. Jacobson had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors for 44 years prior to his retirement in 1988. He was a...
Eugene William Roswell, Sr.
Oct 28, 2007
Mr. Eugene William Roswell, Sr., age 82, of Muskegon, passed away October 28, 2007 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 13, 1924 in Jasper, TX to William and Blanche (Pennington) Roswell. Eugene attended Austin School for the Deaf. He was a member of the Michigan Association of the Deaf and was an avid fisherman and...
Ethel Zook
Oct 28, 2007
Ethel Zook, age 81, died Sunday, October 28, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 31, 1926 to Harry & Winifred (Mapes) Zook. Ethel had been employed as a machine operator at Standard Automotive for 40 years until retiring in 1982. She was a member of Evanston Avenue Baptist Church, TOPS, Fellowship Lunch & Home League of...
Billy G. "Bill" Smith
Oct 27, 2007
Mr. Billy G. "Bill" Smith, age 80, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007, after a brief illness, at Poppen House Residence. He was born on February 28, 1927 in Hornbeak, TN. Bill was one of four children born to Clarence M. Smith and Farra Blackley Smith. He served in the United States Maritime Service as a very...
Forrest Briggs, Sr.
Oct 27, 2007
Mr. Forrest Briggs, Sr., age 62, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday, November 2, 2007 from Queen Esther Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Greer, Jr., officiating. Interment: Mona View Cemetery where Military Rites will be perfomed by VFW Post #9388 of Muskegon. Visitation: Thurs. from 4-9pm...
Lois Ann Mueller
Oct 26, 2007
Mrs. Lois Ann Mueller, age 64, passed away Friday evening with her family around her following a long illness. Lois was born in Winthrop, MA on February 1, 1943 the 2nd of 8 children to Arthur and Gertrede (Saarela) Milley. She married Mervin "Lanny" Mueller in 1963 and moved to Muskegon in 1978. Lanny preceded her in death in...
Ernest A. Scharmer
Oct 26, 2007
Mr. Ernest A. Scharmer, age 101, died Friday, October 26, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 14, 1906 to Edward Sr. & Emma Scharmer and married the former Fay Mack in December of 1933; she passed away in January of 1955. He married Helen Jones Vos in February of 1956, and she preceded him in death....
Roy Wright
Oct 26, 2007
When you try to define the sort of person Roy Wright was to his family and friends, you imagine someone who is an all around good person, who loves his life and his family, who always makes himself available when he is needed. This is how Roy will be remembered, as a man whose heart was always full of...
Ejner J. Gotberg
Oct 26, 2007
Mr. Ejner J. Gotberg, age 97, passed away Friday afternoon, October 26, 2007. He was born May 5, 1910 in Osceola County, MI to Charles and Augusta "Mary" (Johnson) Gotberg and had resided in Muskegon since 1998. Mr. Gotberg earned his Certificate in Engineering from GM Tech in 1934, and worked for Automotive Pattern in Detroit for 30 years...
Phoebe Goven
Oct 26, 2007
Phoebe Goven loved to experience and appreciate the world around her. She did many things in her life, all of which shaped her into the person her family and friends loved dearly. 1926 was a fantastic period in our nations history, when the sounds of progress could be heard in every city across America. It was the birthplace of...
