Frances Jean Mcdonald
Oct 26, 2007
Mrs. Frances Jean McDonald, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 26, 2007. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 14, 1923 to William and Frances (Paltte) Haze and moved to Muskegon in 1947. Mrs. McDonald was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughter Troop...
Dorothy J. Kotecki
Oct 26, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Kotecki, age 84, died Friday, October 26, 2007. She was born on May 27, 1923 in Ferry, MI to Edgar and Amy (Lankfer) Schneider and married Edmund Kotecki on April 19, 1952. He died on December 30, 1991. Dorothy was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, and retired from Fruitport Public Schools as...
Edward "Ed" Rowe
Oct 26, 2007
Edward Ed Rowe gladly shared his time, energy and love with the world, expecting little in return. With Ed, the cup was always half full and each day held promises for good things to come. A prankster who loved to joke and tease, he was truly a kid at heart, ready to share his joy for life with all...
Gilbert Berry
Oct 25, 2007
Gilbert C. Berry was a risk-taker of the first order. His young life, which was filled with daring escapades, translated into bravery on the battlefield. He served his country with distinction and honored his friends with steadfastness. Toward his family, Gilbert was easy going and fun loving, a good father and a cherished husband. Gilbert was born on January...
Woodrow "Woody" H. Carr
Oct 25, 2007
Woodrow "Woody" Carr, age 89, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2007, at a local hospital. Woodrow was born October 28, 1917, in Chicago, IL, to John Arthur and Madonna Elizabeth (Fraley) Carr. He has lived in the Muskegon area since 1934. Woodrow married the former Marian Brott on December 8, 1942, in Texarkana, Arkansas. Woody served his country during...
John A. Veen
Oct 24, 2007
John A. Veen, age 59, passed away on October 24, 2007. John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rita; three sons, Andrew (Kristi), Paul, and Jack (Angela); seven grandchildren, Adam, Ashlee, Kristian, Emily, Jacob, Logan, and Morgan; five brothers, Jack (Shirley), Jim, Clare (Maurine), Bill (Sheila), Rick (Tracy); his mother-in-law, Leone Batchelder; and two sisters-in-law, Karla Bates...
Victoria Jean Bennett
Oct 24, 2007
Victoria Jean Bennett passed away October 24, 2007 in Muskegon. She went to be with her Lord and Savior after a prolonged illness. She was born November 19, 1956 in Pontiac, MI to Carl and Iva Hagaman. She was the wife of Rev. Richard K. Bennett of Muskegon. Along with her husband, Mrs. Bennett is survived by her parents;...
Anthony Watters
Oct 24, 2007
Mr. Anthony (Ned) Watters, age 62, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born on October 13, 1945 to Arthur and Florence (Miller) Watters in Fairview, Ohio. He worked as a boiler engineer for Kalamazoo State Hospital for many years before he retired as a civil servant for the State of Michigan....
Donald J. Japenga
Oct 23, 2007
Don Japenga was a quiet, uncomplicated man, who enjoyed the simpler things in life. The grapes in his garden, the fish in the stream, the warmth of his family, these were the things Don loved most in life. He was a proud veteran, loyal brother, and a loving father and friend. Don was always a quiet man, but his...
Rose M. Savickas
Oct 23, 2007
Mrs. Rose M. Savickas, age 83, passed away Tuesday morning, October 23, 2007, at her home. She was born August 27, 1924 to Frederick and Theresa (Bencsics) Dorner in Chicago, and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. Rose was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the Women's Circle of the church, the Catholic Daughters,...
Audrey M. Pacyga
Oct 23, 2007
Mrs. Audrey M. Pacyga, age 85, passed away early Tuesday morning at a local hospital following a short illness. Audrey was born in Muskegon on March 21, 1922 to John and Mary (Neis) Bour and was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. The former Audrey Bour married Mr. Frank Pacyga in 1944. He preceded her in death in...
Melvin J. "Mel" Deyoung
Oct 22, 2007
Mr. Melvin J. "Mel" DeYoung, age 83, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Monday evening, October 22, 2007. He was born August 28, 1924 in Muskegon to Albert and Agnes (VanKersen) DeYoung and had been a life resident, wintering for many years in Fort Myers, FL. Mr. DeYoung was a 1942 graduate of Muskegon High School....
Catherine E. Ackerman
Oct 22, 2007
Mrs. Catherine E. Ackerman, age 96, passed away Monday, October 22, 2007. Mrs. Ackerman was born October 16, 1911 to Isaac and Bertha (Bates) Carrier in Honor, Michigan. She married Ronald E. Ackerman who preceded her in death on January 15, 1982. She was employed as a LPN with Hackley Hospital for many years, retiring in 1977. Mrs. Ackerman...
F. Jack Rose
Oct 22, 2007
F. Jack Rose, age 93, died Monday, October 22, 2007, at home. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. VISITATION: 11:45 - 12:45 Thursday at the church. He was born October 22, 1914 in Cadillac, MI, to Fay Earl and Weltha (Truax) Rose. Jack Rose was born on October 22, 1914 in Cadillac, MI...
Diane Ellen Dirkse
Oct 22, 2007
Diane Ellen (Conley) Dirkse, age 44, went to be with her Lord on Monday morning, October 22, 2007 at her home after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids on May 8, 1963 to Ronald E. and Merilyn Ellen (Hendrick) Conley and was a life resident of the Muskegon area. Diane had previously been...
Rochelle E. Brant
Oct 21, 2007
Rochelle E. Brant, age 66, passed away Sunday afternoon at a local hospital following a long illness. She was born on June 11, 1941 in Great Falls, Montana to Elmer and Dorothy (Bacon) Magnuson. She married Mr. Victor E. Brant on November 14, 1957 in Ft. Benton, MT and moved to Muskegon. Rochelle was formerly employed at EPC Industries...
Tressie Mae Reed
Oct 21, 2007
Tressie Mae Reed, age 93, of Bear Lake, and formerly of Muskegon, where she was employed for many years at Regional Developmental Center, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Manistee County Medical Center Facility. She is survived by her husband, Lester, and five children. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 25th at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Funeral...
Virginia Holloway
Oct 21, 2007
Virginia Holloway was a very special and talented woman who dedicated her life to her family. Always caring and thoughtful, she found great happiness in the simple pleasures of life. Her family was the center of her world, and she treasured every moment she spent in their company. Virginia was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, on November 21, 1920,...
Rosemary Allen
Oct 21, 2007
Mrs. Rosemary Allen, age 86 passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. A Muskegon Native, Rosemary lived in New Bedford, MA for 38 years where she was a housewife and housekeeper (and baby-sitter) for several families. She and her husband, John Allen, cared for his ailing parents in their home. John and Rosemary's favorite recreation was sailing...
Albert A. Workman
Oct 21, 2007
Mr. Albert A. Workman, age 93, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at his home. He was born June 21, 1914 in Muskegon to Abe and Margaret (Groenik) Workman and lived his entire life in the area. He worked over 43 years as a cabinet maker for E.H. Sheldon and retired in 1976. On October 6, 1939, he married...
