Angeline Smith
Oct 7, 2007
Angeline M. Smith, age 84, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007, at the Poppen House. She was born June 17, 1923, in Muskegon to Rosario and Catherine (Cantati) Cordo. Mrs. Smith was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She loved making costumes, working in her garden, and cooking for her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and...
Daniel Misze
Oct 6, 2007
Mr. Daniel Misze, age 86, passed away Saturday October 6, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born August 16, 1921 in Custer, MI. Mr. Misze married the former Leone Perry-Gelakoske on July 1, 1978 in Muskegon, MI. He served in the US Army during WWII and was employed with the Fruitport Intermediate School system for many years. He was...
Barbara Maxwell
Oct 6, 2007
Barbara C. Maxwell, age 81, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007, at McAuley Place. She was born April 25, 1926, in Canada to the late Alex and Margaret (Thombs) McDiarmid. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Joseph B. Maxwell Jr. on April 29, 2003. Surviving are her children, Larry (Joan) Maxwell, Margaret (Jim) Ingalls,...
Charles Raymond Starr
Oct 6, 2007
Mr. Charles Raymond Starr, Sr. unexpectedly died Saturday, October 6, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 5, 1955. Charles was employed as a Classification Director for the Michigan Department of Corrections for 15 years. He was also a member and deacon for the Church of the Living God in Muskegon. SURVIVORS: Wife, Regina of Muskegon, MI;...
Ignatius "Joe" Strach
Oct 6, 2007
Mr. Ignatius Joseph "Joe" Strach, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2007 at McAuley Nursing Home. He was born April 1, 1927 in Muskegon to Ignatius and Agnes (Janasz) Strach and lived his entire life in the area. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, served during W.W.II, and belonged to the Catholic War Veterans. Prior to...
Donna Jean Powell Habetler
Oct 4, 2007
Mrs. Donna Jean (Morton) Powell Habetler, age 81, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 at McAuley Place. She was born February 16, 1926, in Muskegon to Edward and Eva (Cooper) Powell and lived in the Muskegon area her entire life. Prior to retirement in 1987, Donna worked over 30 years for Sealed Power-HyLift Division. On March 2, 1946, she...
Jean F. Snellink
Oct 4, 2007
Jean Snellink was a woman as selfless as she was supportive, as thoughtful as she was helpful, and as loving as she was beloved. She did anything and everything to help those around her, with an uncommon generosity and compassion. She was a devoted daughter, caring wife, and a loving mother and grandmother, who always put her family first...
Arnold Boucher
Oct 4, 2007
Mr. Arnold Boucher, age 64, passed away Thursday October 4, 2007 in Battle Creek, MI. He was born February 4, 1943 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Boucher served in the US Army during the Viet Nam war and received two purple hearts. He worked for the state of Michigan for several years and was a member of St. Jean's Catholic...
Frank Robert Wathen
Oct 4, 2007
Mr. Frank Robert Wathen, age 81, passed away October 4, 2007 at his residence. He was born on February 7, 1926 to Julius and Elizabeth (Knowles) Wathen in Chicago. On August 10, 1946 he married the former Viola L. Thornberg in Muskegon. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Wathen was a member of Trinity...
Gertrude Skok
Oct 3, 2007
Mrs. Gertrude Skok, age 93, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in Muskegon. She was the widow of Paul Skok, Sr. and was a member of Olivet Reformed Church. VISITATION will be 2-4PM & 6-8PM Friday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 Complete arrangements will be announced in Friday's paper.
Joyce Ann Seifers
Oct 3, 2007
Joyce Ann Seifers, age 71, was born on March 24, 1936 to the late Clair and Pearl Flickinger and passed away on October 3, 2007. Surviving are her two children, Pam (Mike) Bergey and Mike (Heather Hazekamp) Seifers; three grandchildren, Samantha Seifers, Adam (Markina) and Kimmy Hackney, along with several nieces and nephews, and her beloved Billy. Joyce worked...
Edna Beebe
Oct 3, 2007
Edna R. Beebe passed away on October 3, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Carl; two children, Richard Heinold and Debra (Lonnie) Harp; three step-children, JoAnn (John) Palo, David Beebe, and Valerie Beebe; six grandchildren, Michael, Holly, Rebecca, Carla, Suzanne, and Jason; and seven great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Michael;...
Edward Voogd
Oct 2, 2007
Edward J. Voogd, age 94, passed away Oct. 2, 2007 at his home in Niles, MI. Native of Muskegon, graduate of Muskegon High School. He is survived by 2 sisters, Connie (Bernard) Wendt and Francine (Lawrence) Brown; 3 children; 4 grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held Sat. Oct. 6, 10 a.m. at Halbritter Funeral Home, 615 Main St., Niles,...
Steven Olejarczyk
Oct 1, 2007
Steven A. Olejarczyk, age 38, a loving husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jinda; his sons, David Alan Olejarczyk and Garrett Wayne "who is on the way". Also surviving are his parents, David and Linda Olejarczyk, and David Pierce; his brothers, and...
Dorothy K.
Sep 30, 2007
Dorothy LaRue Takats became legendary to those who knew her; a woman who lived life larger than most people, making it uniquely her own. When young, she was beautiful, fun-loving and vibrant, enjoying life fearlessly and passionately. Then, and later, Dorothy was filled with boundless energy, incredible strength, and limitless love for those around her. Today her strength and...
Dianne O'Neil
Sep 30, 2007
Dianne M. O'Neil of Norton Shores passed away at home on September 30, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born to the late Gus and Anne Krueger. Dianne is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tom, her two daughters, Debbie (John) Chapman and Tammy (Steve) Hefley, both of California and by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dianne...
Toni Porter
Sep 30, 2007
Nora May Toni Porter was a woman rich in the things in life that count: a strong work ethic, a generous spirit devoted to helping others, and above all, an unconditional love for her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Always thinking of others before herself, Toni was both blessed by and a blessing to those she knew and loved....
Weldon F. Pearo
Sep 30, 2007
Weldon Pearo was a hard-working, fun-loving family man, a man who epitomized everything so great about our Greatest Generation. He was a proud veteran, a devoted worker, and a loyal friend. More than anything, Weldon was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who was always happy to share his life with his loving family. Weldons story began on a...
Marie Hansen
Sep 29, 2007
Marie B. Hansen, age 90, passed away Saturday morning, September 29, 2007. Mrs. Hansen was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI on September 10, 1917 to Edwin V. and Lillian M. (Huber) Miller. She moved to Muskegon as a young woman and was the former owner of the Hansen Drive-In Restaurants. She retired from Al Perri Furniture in 1992. Marie...
Foster John Gilbert
Sep 29, 2007
Foster John Gilbert went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2007. He was born in humble surroundings on April 4, 1914 to the late Anna (Wiemers) and Bert Gilbert in Conklin, Michigan. He used the gift of his own hands to build a warm and loving home for his family. His dream of owning his...