Frank L. Russick
Oct 15, 2007
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Frank L. Russick passed away Monday, October 15, 2007. His children gathered to celebrate his life, laugh, cry and sing songs at his bedside as he passed on. He joined his wife, Rose, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2005; his parents and God. Born Francis Lawrence Russick in Chicago,...
Marcella Vanzanten Clink
Oct 15, 2007
Mrs. Marcella VanZanten Clink, age 90, died Monday, October 15, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 31, 1917 to Claude & Jessie (Huen) VanZanten. Mrs. Clink had been employed as a medical secretary for Dr. Kleaveland for over 30 years until retiring in 1997. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. SURVIVORS 1 son, J....
Bonnie Lynn Delis
Oct 14, 2007
Bonnie Lynn Delis, aged 67, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday October 14, 2007. Bonnie was born February 29, 1940, to Forrest and Genevieve (Scott) Reyburn in Grand Rapids, MI. On March 21, 1970 she married Jacob J. Delis in Grand Rapids. Bonnie was a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a member of the VFW post 7729....
Julia L. Kroll
Oct 14, 2007
Mrs. Julia L. Kroll, age 86, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2007 in Whitehall. She was born July 22, 1921 in Montague to Charles L. and Marie (Henne) Martin, and lived almost all of her life in the West Michigan area. Julia was married to Howard Mortenson Sr., who preceded her in death in 1979. She later married...
Betty June Frisbee
Oct 14, 2007
Mrs. Betty June Frisbee, age 80, passed away October 14, 2007, following a brief illness. Her family was by her side along with the support of VNS Hospice. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Butch Kane, RN. Betty was born November 11, 1926 in Muskegon to Henry Nelson Huston and Josie (Karsen) Huston. She...
Theodore "Ted" "Harry" Flater
Oct 14, 2007
Mr. Theodore "Ted" "Harry" Flater, age 52, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born on October 21, 1954 to Hiram and Charlotte (Berends) Flater in Fremont, MI. Ted owned and operated Flaters Dry-Walling for many years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, he loved to gamble and watch NASCAR. He is survived by...
Shirley Lavange Colella
Oct 14, 2007
Mrs. Shirley LaVange Colella, age 74, passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on October 3, 1933 to Ralph and Lillian (Deater) Toman and was a life resident. On July 16, 1955, Shirley married John Robert Colella, Sr. and he survives her along with 3 children, John R. (Sandra) Colella, Jr. of...
Judith J. Youngquist
Oct 14, 2007
Mrs. Youngquist, age 75, died October 14, 2007. Born July 6, 1932, in Chicago, to Charles and Harvey (Foster) Jacket, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 12 years. She was married to Alvin M. Youngquist, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1998. A graduate of Northwestern University, she, with her husband had been owner...
Gerald Leroy "Jerry" Wilcoxson
Oct 14, 2007
Mr. Gerald LeRoy "Jerry" Wilcoxson, age 70, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2007 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on November 10, 1936 to Harvey and Helen (Bragg) Wilcoxson and was a life resident. Jerry served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. After his military service, Jerry went...
Donald R. "Red The Core Man" Laird
Oct 13, 2007
Mr. Donald R. "Red the Core Man" Laird, age 90, passed away Saturday evening, October 13, 2007 in Muskegon. Don was born June 6, 1917 to Milton and Edith (Hollick) Laird in Ludington and moved to the Muskegon area in 1951. He worked at S.D. Warren for over 25 years before retiring, and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran....
Brock Baxter
Oct 13, 2007
Brock Baxter was a young man who faced many challenges in his life, challenges he was determined to triumph over. He was that way, though, always so positive, always hopeful for the future. Brock was a beloved son, grandson, and brother. A young man with big plans and bigger dreams. There are so many things in this world we...
Ralph E. Becklin
Oct 13, 2007
Ralph E. Becklin, age 85, passed away at home on Saturday, October 13, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley (Rogers) Becklin; four children, Michal (Stoney) Brown, Thomas Becklin, Margo (Joseph) Karchinski, and Marlene (Johnny) Wolcott. He was well loved and will be missed by 14 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren; as well as eight siblings,...
Sandra R. Chasteen
Oct 13, 2007
Ms. Sandra R. Chasteen, age 62, passed away Saturday morning, October 13, 2007. Sandra worked for Visiting Nurse Services. According to her wishes, there will be no services.
Doris Lipps
Oct 13, 2007
Doris Lipps was a woman who created so many beautiful things with her needle and thread, stitching them together into something so beloved. She did the same with the people around her, as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Doris was the common thread that brought us together, and brought us closer, just as her love and her...
Baby Boy Dominique Buchanan
Oct 13, 2007
Baby Boy Dominique Buchanan joined God along with his Angels on Saturday, October 13, 2007. He leaves his precious mother, Rene Smith and father Dominique Buchanan, Sr.; his grandparents, Audra Gipson, Rosie Buchanan and a host of cousins and relatives. Service will be held for Baby Dominique Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Toombs Chapel.
Lawrence F. "Scully" Kaminski
Oct 12, 2007
Mr. Lawrence F. "Scully" Kaminski, age 93, died Friday, October 12, 2007. He was born on November 17, 1914 in Manistee, MI to John and Gladys Kaminski. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Lawrence served in the Merchant Marines and later during World War II in the US Army. He retired from the Westran Corp. Survivors...
Barbara Jean "Laviolette" Rowe
Oct 12, 2007
Mrs. Barbara Jean "Laviolette" Rowe, age 64, died Friday, October 12, 2007. SERVICE According to her wishes there will be no services or visitation. Clock life Story - Muskegon
Dottie Drelles
Oct 12, 2007
Aphrodite Dottie Drelles was a woman of such powerful love, a love for life, a love for her heritage, and most of all, a love for her family. As a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to so many, Dottie would do anything for her loved ones. Like the Greek goddess for whom she was named, Dottie...
Dorothy K. Link
Oct 12, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy K. Link, age 95, died Friday, October 12, 2007. She was born on September 24, 1912 in Norton Shores, MI to Frank and Katherine (Stevens) Rosenwauer. Dorothy married Delos Link in 1930 and he died in 1972. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, was a foster grandparent to local children over 14 years and...
Barbara E. Hulbert
Oct 12, 2007
Mrs. Barbara E. Hulbert, age 59, passed away Friday evening, October 12, 2007 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Pueblo, CO on August 16, 1948 to John W. and Lillian F. (Warmoth) Smith and had lived in Muskegon for the past 30 years. Barbara had worked in the Muskegon Public Schools lunch program. On August 23,...
