Vernon A. "Beaver" Johnston
Nov 10, 2007
Mr. Vernon A. "Beaver" Johnston, age 90, of Norton Shores, died November 10, 2007 at his son's home. He was born August 12, 1917 in Casnovia, Michigan to the late Orley and Virginia (Christianson) Johnston. He proudly served our country in the United States Army during WWII. He loved traveling on his motorcycle and snowmobiles with his bosom buddy...
Gerrit Weideman
Nov 10, 2007
Mr. Gerrit Weideman, age 81, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on February 1, 1926 to Peter and Gertrude (VanDonkelaar) Weideman and had lived in Indiana, Minnesota and Canada before returning back to Muskegon. On September 4, 1948, he married the former Helen Leist and together they shared 59 years of marriage....
George H. Gorajec
Nov 10, 2007
Mr. George Henry Gorajec, age 68, died unexpectedly Saturday, November 10, 2007. He was born on February 27, 1939 in Poland to Joseph and Frances Gorajec. George came to Muskegon as a young boy and later married Judith A. Paul on August 17, 1963. She died on September 5, 1989. George was a member of St. Francis de Sales...
Kim Kitchel
Nov 9, 2007
Kim Kitchel, the youngest child of Drs. John and Mary Kitchel (both deceased) passed away on November 9, 2007. She was 55 years old and the sister of Carolyn (Richard) Titus, Jane Kitchel, Charles (Judi) Kitchel, Elaine Kitchel, and Daniel Kitchel. A celebration of Kim's life will be held on Saturday, December 1 (her birthday), beginning at 2:00 p.m....
Frederick Bolelaus Ruszala
Nov 9, 2007
Mr. Frederick Bolelaus Ruszala, age 64, of North Muskegon, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at Poppen House Residence. He was born July 14, 1943 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Boleslaus and Stephanie (Naslowski). Fred served in the United States Air Force from 1962 -1966. He married Linda Parker on February 20, 1988. He earned a B.S in Business Administration...
M. Marian Martin
Nov 9, 2007
M. Marian Martin died November 9, 2007. She was born August 18, 1910 in Northport, Michigan to Charles A. John and Minnie Brown John. She graduated from Manton High School in 1927. She attended Wexford County Normal and Central Michigan University, coming to teach in Muskegon Heights in 1932. She also taught for many years in Fruitport and Mona...
Paul Junio Duell
Nov 9, 2007
Mr. Paul Junior Duell, age 82, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at his daughter's home. He was born January 2, 1925 in East Jordan, Michigan to the late Lorenzo and Mildred (Meachen) Duell. He married Miss Mary M. LaFlaunce on August 14, 1942. She preceded him in death on June 13, 2006. Also preceding him in death were...
Gail Palen
Nov 9, 2007
When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completing, by pure love that needs expressing, then we truly live life. This was the life of Gail Palen. A beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, each day was a blessing she shared with those she loved. The 1950s were a picturesque time in our...
Frank J. Buzas , Sr.
Nov 8, 2007
Mr. Frank Joseph Buzas, Sr., age 67, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on November 11, 1939 to Frank S. and Jean (Gornes) Buzas and was a life resident of the area. Frank was a veteran of the United States Marines. He had been employed as a mason for Laborer's Union 355,...
Grace Rose Carr
Nov 8, 2007
Mrs. Grace Rose Carr, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Harbor Hospice Poppen House, after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born on August 29, 1929 in Alma Michigan, the youngest of ten children to Burton B. and Grace A. (VanTassel) Hopkins. She had been a resident of Muskegon since 1944. She graduated from...
Alfred John Cayo
Nov 8, 2007
Mr. Alfred John Cayo, age 92, died peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2007. He was born on February 17, 1915 in Muskegon, MI to Victor and Maryann (Thompson) Cayo. Al married Virginia J. Lapinski on June 23, 1956. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and retired from the Brunswick Corp. as an accountant. Al served his country...
Harriet Larson
Nov 8, 2007
Mrs. Larson, age 95, died November 8, 2007. Born April 6, 1912, in Rockford, Illinois, to Eric and Alfreda (Hoaglund) Lance, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 9 years, after living in the Muskegon area all her life. On October 23, 1936, in Muskegon, she married Allan M. Larson, who preceded her in death in...
Grace Rose Carr
Nov 8, 2007
Mrs. Grace Rose Carr, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007, at Harbor Hospice Poppen House, after a long struggle with lung cancer. She was born on August 29, 1929 in Alma Michigan, the youngest of ten children to Burton B. and Grace A. (VanTassel) Hopkins. She had been a resident of Muskegon since 1944. She graduated from...
Paul Carsok
Nov 7, 2007
Mr. Paul Carsok, age 85, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was born in Hart, MI on November 4, 1922 to George & Mary (Waitkus) Carsok & married the former Elaine Dryer on August 12, 1949. Mr. Carsok served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. Paul graduated from Grand Rapids Union High School where he played on...
James E. Forester, Jr.
Nov 7, 2007
Mr. James E. Forester, Jr., age 73, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 24, 1934 to James E., Sr & Geraldine (Merrick) Forester & married the former Kathaleen Neading in 1954. Mr. Forester had been employed as a color operator at S.D. Warren (Sappi) until retiring. SURVIVORS Wife, Kathaleen; 2 sons, Mark...
Abel "Abe" Bulthuis
Nov 7, 2007
Abel "Abe" Bulthuis, age 83, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born August 7, 1924,in LaGrange, IL, to Tony and Minnie (VanKampen) Bulthuis, and he married the former Jeanette DeMaa on November 1, 1946, in Illinois. Abe has been a resident of the Tri-Cities area for 40 years and...
Clyde Brown
Nov 7, 2007
Mr. Clyde Brown, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born November 26, 1933 in Ceredo Kenova, WV, to Jessie C. and Ollie (Waldon) Brown and moved to Muskegon in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Prior to retirement in 1985, Clyde worked 20 years as a...
Randy Lee Waite
Nov 7, 2007
Randy Lee Waite, age 51 passed away on November 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife Jean; two children, Kellie Leutscher, and Michael Crampton; five grandchildren, Monte Leutscher, Xavier Morin, Cesar Morin, Lee Frelick, and Ruben Luna, along with several other extended family members. Randy never asked for anything but was always willing to lend a helping hand....
Maxwell W. "Butch" Horton
Nov 7, 2007
Mr. Maxwell W. "Butch" Horton, age 65, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 6, 1942 to Maxwell & Louella (Veihl) Horton and married the former Julie Bull on May 21, 1987. Mr. Horton had been employed in maintenance at Sappi for 42 years until retiring in 2002. He was a former member...
Loretta E. Bixby
Nov 6, 2007
Mrs. Loretta E. Bixby, age 86, died Tuesday, November 6, 2007. She was born in Pine Bluff, WY on January 16, 1921 to George & Eathel (Wilson) Easton. Loretta had been employed as a executive secretary for the President of Security First Bank. She was a Communicant St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church - Twin Lake & St....
