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...
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,...
