Alice Houghton
Sep 11, 2007
Mrs. Alice Elaine Houghton, age 76, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in Whitehall. Mrs. Houghton was born April 24, 1931 to Otis and Blanche (Stitt) Burley in Muskegon. On September 2, 1967 she married Ivan J. "Buck" Houghton in Muskegon. She was a member of The Sanctuary in Holton. Alice enjoyed attending monthly gospel jamborees and spending time...
Myrtle Salacina
Sep 10, 2007
Myrtle L. Salacina, age 82, died September 10, 2007 at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon. Myrtle was born on September 8, 1925, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Arvillia and Pinknea Claypool. On October 3, 1942, she married Adolph (Abe) Salacina, and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1999. Myrtle was a homemaker and enjoyed...
James Larue
Sep 10, 2007
James LaRue was a man who enjoyed the simpler things in life. A classic movie, an afternoon car ride, a quiet morning spent fishing. These were the things Jim loved. More than anything, though, Jim loved being close to his family, who always brought him his greatest joy. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, whose life...
Anne Blaske
Sep 10, 2007
Mrs. Anne Blaske, age 91, died Monday, September 10, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 17, 1916 to Charles & Stella (Czitskowski) Yokubonus & married Leonard Blaske on July 27, 1938. Mrs. Blaske had been employed as a laborer at the Hy Lift Division of Sealed Power for over 20 years until retiring. She was a...
Randy Poulson
Sep 10, 2007
Randy Poulson was a kindhearted, generous man, a man who loved nothing more than giving to the people around him. Randy was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life; driving in his car, a good cup of coffee with friends, and seeing the joy he could bring others simply by helping them. That is what Randy taught...
Leslie Moseler
Sep 10, 2007
Mr. Leslie Harold "Bud" Moseler, age 78, went to be with his Lord Monday evening, September 10, 2007 while at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Muskegon on December 9, 1928 to Lawrence William and Irene Ethyl (Way) Moseler and had been a life long resident of the area. Mr. Moseler was a...
Merle Oldt Jr.
Sep 10, 2007
Mr. Merle C. "Bud" Oldt, Jr., age 89, passed away September 10, 2007. He was born March 9, 1918 in Pentwater, MI to Merle and Julia (Weiber) Oldt, Sr. and moved to Muskegon as a youngster. He married the former Arita M. Lasser in Muskegon on June 3, 1939 and she preceded him in death on January 8, 2006....
O'Donnell O'Brien
Sep 10, 2007
Mr. O'Donnell O'Brien, age 84, died September 10, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV following a long illness. He was born March 23, 1923 in Toledo, OH. He had resided most of his life in the Lakeside area; and was a close friend of the Rafferty and Smith (Les & Catherine) families. O'Donnell served with National Guard (Co.G, 126th Infantry)...
Evelyn Miller
Sep 9, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn M. Miller, age 79, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2007 in Fremont. She was born October 28, 1927 in Muskegon to Walter and Twila (Sherman) Chilcote. On October 29, 1951 she married Calvin Miller in Muskegon and later moved to Hesperia where they resided for over 40 years. Evelyn's family was the greatest joy of her life....
Donna Goforth
Sep 9, 2007
Mrs. Goforth, age 84, died September 9, 2007. She was born June 5, 1923, in Grand Rapids, to Fred and Iva (Wimmer) Nearanz. On August 9, 1942, in Ann Arbor, she married Larry R. Goforth, who preceded in death in 2001. She had been the Heart of her family all her life. She was a member of Fruitland Baptist...
Robert Tysman
Sep 8, 2007
Robert L. Tysman, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2007, at his home. He was born September 26, 1926, in Grand Haven to Alie and Henrietta (Swiftney) Tysman, and he married the former Nancy Sturkol on March 1, 1952, in Grand Haven. She survives him along with a daughter, Lenore (David) Pearson of Minnesota; a son, Lewis (Paula)...
Gladys King
Sep 7, 2007
Mrs. Gladys E. King, age 87, passed away Friday, September 7, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born on August 11, 1920 to Harry and Clara (Thrusman) Moore in Lansing and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. She was the Director of Child Haven for Muskegon County for 22 years prior to her retirement in...
Rosemary Gianotti
Sep 7, 2007
Rosemary Gianotti, age 59, passed away September 7, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. Rosemary worked as a hairstylist for many years. She is survived by 1 daughter, Colleen (Jeff) Holmes; her father, Phillip R. Russell, Sr.; 1 sister, Lisa (Robert) England; 3 brothers, Marshall (Lori) Russell, David Russell, and Michael (Caroline) Russell; and also many nieces and nephews. She was...
Lucy Chippewa
Sep 7, 2007
Mrs. Lucy K. Chippewa, age 58, passed away Friday, September 7, 2007 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born July 15, 1949 in Muskegon to Arnold and Alberta (Dion) Antekier and lived in the area her entire life. On July 10, 1971, she married Clifford J. Chippewa in Grand Rapids. Lucy was an active member...
Jennifer Carlson
Sep 6, 2007
CARLSON, MS. JENNIFER ANN Grand Ledge Jennifer Ann Carlson, age 54, passed away Sept. 6, 2007, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born to John E. & Audrey Carlson on May 1, 1953. She is a graduate of Muskegon High School & Michigan State University. Besides her parents she leaves her loving brother, John...
Cecilia Frampton
Sep 5, 2007
Mrs. Cecilia Gertrude Frampton, age 88, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 5, 2007. She was born June 28, 1919 in Detroit, MI to Irving & Madline Langley. On December 10, 1934, she married Charles Clifford Frampton. Cecilia was employed at Hackley Hospital for 28 years, prior to her retirement and continued to volunteer for several...
Geneva Perry
Sep 4, 2007
Geneva M. Perry, age 77, passed away on September 4, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Elwood; three daughters, Jane (Hal) Hutchinson, Connie (Don) Cole, and Chris Pulsipher; six grandchildren, Heather, Seth, Jenn-ifer, Michelle, Nathan, and Jeremy; twelve great-grand-children; two sisters; and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and...
Evelyn Marlor
Sep 4, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn Cecelia Marlor, age 72, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007. She was born in Gay, Michigan on February 28, 1935 to Wilbert & Elina (Kangas) Williams and married William "Glenn" Marlor on June 2, 1955. Mrs. Marlor had been employed as a Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Freedom Village in Holland, and Harbors Health...
Mildred Austin
Sep 4, 2007
Mrs. Mildred Hooker Austin, age 91, died Tuesday, September 4, 2007. She was born in Madison, WI on October 20, 1915 to Hans & Mildred (Sweet) Nielsen & married Ronald Hooker on May 12, 1937 & he preceded her in death on December 27, 1991. She married Forrest Austin on November 4, 1999. Mrs. Austin had been employed in...
Vaughn Conroy
Sep 4, 2007
Mr. Conroy, age 85, passed away Wed., Sept. 4, 2007. He married Thelma Smith on Nov. 30, 1946. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving as a tank commander under Gen. George Patton in the Battle of the Bulge and elswhere in the European Theater. Mr. Conroy was an iron worker for Locals 292 and 340. He...