Ronald K. Ogborn
Oct 21, 2007
Mr. Ronald K. "Ron" Ogborn, age 64, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born February 7, 1943 in Muskegon to Kenneth and Doris (Pennell) Ogborn and was a life resident of the area. On November 2, 1963, he married the former Iva R. Crabtree in Muskegon. Ron was a Veteran of the U.S....
Clifton Gasaway
Oct 21, 2007
Intelligence, it is said, is a great gift given to us, while an education must always be earned. Clifton Gasaway understood this better than anyone, a man blessed with a great intellect, yet also the character to make the most of his gifts. He was an amazing man, who taught us all so much, as a loving husband, father,...
Georgia Coons Brown
Oct 20, 2007
Mrs. Georgia Coons Brown, a former Muskegon resident and World War II Veteran, died on October 20, 2007 at age 94 in La Jolla, California from complications from a stroke after a long illness. The daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Coons, Georgia Brown graduated from Muskegon High School in 1933. She also attended Muskegon School of...
Johnnie B. Raglin-Bankhead
Oct 20, 2007
Johnnie B. Raglin-Bankhead, departed this life October 20, 2007. She was born July 11, 1955 in Muskegon, from the Union of the late Bishop Johnny Lee & Beatrice R.V. Bankhead. Johnnie received her education in the Muskegon Heights School System. She was a head cook at LaBello's Pizza. Her real occupation was signing and talking about Jesus and loving...
Herbert J. Callis
Oct 20, 2007
Mr. Callis, age 85, died Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was born February 22, 1922, in Manton, to Morris and Evelyn (Rollins) Callis, he had lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. On August 23, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, he married the former Marilyn D. Johr. He had worked as a self-employed tree trimmer. Mr. Callis served...
Agnes K. Budzynski
Oct 19, 2007
Born April 6, 1914 to Adam and Mary Balakavage near Wilbaux, Montana. There home was a sod house on 160 acres obtained under the Homestead Act. At age 2 the family moved to Indiana then Michigan, but returned to the homesteading and ranching on the plains of Montana during 1920-1925. Agnes's 5 year Montana experience included drought, hail, extreme...
Charles Nelson
Oct 18, 2007
For Charles Burton Nelson, nothing was more important than family. An avid fisherman, hunter and golfer, Charles was also a man of many skills and talents, a real Mr. Fix-It. But no matter what he had planned for the day, his family always came first. Charles lived each day with wonderful enthusiasm, sure that each day was the best...
Harold J. Wolffis
Oct 18, 2007
Mr. Harold J. Wolffis, age 79, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on April 11, 1928 in Muskegon to Henry and Gertrude Wolffis, and had resided in the area his entire life. Harold had worked at Fitzpatrick Electric for 50 years prior to his retirement in 1997. He was a longtime member Unity Reformed Church,...
Calvin John Peterson
Oct 18, 2007
Calvin John Peterson, age 82, passed away on October 18, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born January 7, 1925 in Ludington, MI to George and Alma (Leafstrand) Peterson. Calvin attended North Muskegon High School and was in the U.S. Army stationed in the Southern Philippines. He married Cereda Barbour on November 24, 1950 in Muskegon, MI at the...
Joel B. Goosen
Oct 18, 2007
Joel B. Goosen, age 53, died Thursday, October 18, 2003. SERVICE: Private services have been held. DONATIONS: Slocum Home /MOKA, 817 E. Slocum St., Whitehall 49461
Richard Coverly
Oct 18, 2007
There are many words to describe Dick Coverly caring, generous, loving, even stubborn and bull-headed at times. He was a man of integrity and a wonderful role model for those around him. Perhaps the easiest and best way to describe Dick is just to say he was a great man. 1916 was a time of great upheaval in this...
Ethel Stratton
Oct 17, 2007
Mrs. Ethel Stratton, 91, of Muskegon Heights, passed away October 17, at Roosevelt Park Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, 12:00 noon at New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rev. James E. Witcher, officiating. Visitation: Tuesday, 4-9pm at Toombs Chapel. Interment: Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Mattie Nason
Oct 17, 2007
Mrs. Nason passed Wednesday October 17, 2007 in Lansing, MI. She was the founder & president of Inspirational Gospel in Lansing, MI. She is survived by her mother, Clara Malone of Muskegon Hts.; two sisters, Catherine L. Burns of Muskegon Hts. and Clara Willie M. Herman; one brother, Roy Deloris Malone, both of Muskegon. Service will be held Thursday...
Judith L. Cole
Oct 17, 2007
Mrs. Judith L. Cole, age 66, died Wednesday, October 17, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on November 4, 1940 in Muskegon to Robert and Linda (Rahrig) Follette, and had resided in the area her entire life. Judy had worked at Pliant Plastics for 18 years, prior to her retirement in 2005. On February 7, 1959 she married Max...
Lydia Brillhart
Oct 16, 2007
Mrs. Lydia Brillhart, age 101, went home to the Lord, Tuesday evening following a long illness. She was born on September 4, 1906 in Muskegon, the 2nd of 7 children to Harry and Winnie (Bakker) Burgess. On December 24, 1936 she married Mr. Evart J. Brillhart. He preceded her in death on February 23, 1992. Lydia was a life...
Shirley Ann Tate
Oct 16, 2007
Shirley Ann Tate, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2007. She is survived by three children, Shelly (Steve) Shields, Cindy (Glenn Grier) Asbury, and Robert Tate; five grandchildren; two sisters, Maureen Patrick, and Jessie (Paul) Kleyn; along with her canine companion, Sammie. Shirley was a volunteer at Christian Care Nursing Home. A Memorial Service will be held...
Robert L. Anderson
Oct 16, 2007
Mr. Robert L. Anderson, age 69, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. He was born on July 25, 1938 to George and Myrtle (Kush) Anderson in Allegan, MI. Mr. Anderson had worked as a scrap metal hauler. On November 12, 1989 he married, Mary Lou Lorraine Ward in Muskegon. SUVIVORS include his wife, Mary Lou; 3 children, David...
George E. Thompson
Oct 16, 2007
Mr. George E. Thompson, age 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon following a long illness. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on March 31, 1940 to Wallace and Mabel (Payne) Thompson. He came to Muskegon as a young man and married the former Rosemary Ann Akins in 1967. George was formerly employed at West Michigan Steel Foundry until...
Guadalupe Martinez
Oct 15, 2007
Mr.Guadalupe (Marty) Martinez, age 72, passed away at his home surrounded by is family Monday, October 15, 2007, in Muskegon, MI. He was born to Manuel and Francisca Martinez on December 16, 1935 in Cameron County, Texas. Mr. Martinez married the former Cecilia Villanueva on November 22, 1963, in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Martinez is survived by his step mother,...
John J. "Slick" Sliekers
Oct 15, 2007
John J. Sliekers was born on April 7, 1955 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John and Jean (Leyden) Sliekers, and passed away on October 15, 2007. In 1986 he married Kim Marie Rundel. John is survived by his wife; parents; five siblings, Teri (Tom) Sliekers, Lynn Kobliska, Marty (Lori) Sliekers, Sara Sliekers, and Tyson Sliekers; along with several...
