Marjorie L. " Margie "Carlson
Sep 4, 2007
Marjorie L. "Margie" Carlson was a thoughtful, giving, courageous woman. She was as happy attending to her family as she was excelling in business. Not only was she nice to everyone, she regarded everyone elses need as more important than her own. Self-less and loving, faithful and supportive, Margie lived a life that exemplified the God she served. Margie...
Carol Thornton
Sep 3, 2007
Mrs. Carol A. Thornton, age 56, was called Home to the Lord, September 3, 2007 after a courageous battle with liver failure. Carol was born January 13, 1951 in Muskegon to Douglas and Martha Swenor. She was a creative artist who loved to send her friends the perfectly wrapped gift. Carol was an art teacher at the Quincy Public...
Lorraine Olivares
Sep 3, 2007
Mrs. Lorraine Alice Olivares, age 71, went to be with her Lord after a long illness on Monday, September 3, 2007 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Ferry, MI on June 24, 1936 to Jay E. and Lucille F. (Richardson) Sietsema and had been a resident of Muskegon for most of her life. Lorraine had been...
Jack Rosenhauer
Sep 3, 2007
Jack L. Rosenhauer, age 66, passed away on September 3, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sue; three children, Teresa L., Jack S., and Rick A. (Lani); seven grandchildren, Alicia, Jack, Tosha, Amber, Ricky, Jamie, and Brianna; along with several nieces and nephews. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army, and retired from...
Retha Jancek
Sep 3, 2007
Mrs. Retha "Marge" Jancek, age 80, passed away peacefully Monday evening, September 3, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1927 in Muskegon, MI to Norman and Mabelle Paggeot. On May 26, 1951 she married Lewis Jancek and together they had 7 daughters and 1 son. She loved the huge gatherings at her...
Lawrence Abbott
Sep 3, 2007
Mr. Lawrence I. Abbott, age 86, died Monday, September 3, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born December 26, 1920 in Hesperia to E. Milton and Mabel (Sorter) Abbott, and had resided in the area his entire life. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served in WWII, an avid amateur radio operator, and enjoyed playing the guitar....
Albert Church
Sep 2, 2007
Albert Church was an accomplished man whose wealth was best measured in the love of his family and the devotion of his friends. In fact, he counted siblings among his best friends. He grew up in a large family that valued the ideals of faith, honor, and service. Throughout his life, Albert demonstrated his commitment to family, friends, and...
Keith Shanafelt
Sep 2, 2007
Mr. Keith Edward Shanafelt, age 45, died Sunday, September 2, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 22, 1961 to Orville & Joyce (Mitchell) Shanafelt. He served his country in the U.S. Army & was a member of the American Legion. Keith enjoyed the beach, the outdoors, but foremost was his children. SURVIVORS 1 son, Alex Shanafelt...
Kenneth Sauser Jr.
Sep 2, 2007
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Sauser, Jr., age 22, passed away Sunday morning, September 2, 2007, as a result of a car accident. He was born in Muskegon on July 17, 1985 to Kenneth and Samie Sue (Keur) Sauser. Kenny was a graduate of Holton High School. He had previously been employed by Brunswick Corp. and Don Hall Construction. Kenny was...
Kevin Davis
Sep 2, 2007
Mr. Kevin Davis, age 55, passed away unexpectedly in Ann Arbor, MI on September 2, 2007. He was born November 13, 1951 in Defiance, Ohio. Kevin married the former Jeani Summerville on August 20, 1998 in Muskegon, MI. He graduated from Muskegon Community College in 1971 and was co-owner of Timberline Construction Co. for many years. This was followed...
Minnie Johns
Sep 2, 2007
Minnie Wealthy Johns, widow of the late Raymond Donald Johns, of 775 W. Forest Ave., Muskegon, MI passed away September 2nd at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, May 1st, 1938 to Lola Luella Cobb and Clarence Vanderveen Hyde. There will be a family gathering at 775 West Forest Ave. in Muskegon, MI all day Saturday,...
Evelyn Buthker
Sep 1, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn A. Buthker, age 83, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2007. Mrs. Buthker was born October 28, 1923 to Bert and Gertrude (Medendorp) Hoeksema in Muskegon and was a life resident of the area. Prior to working with her husband at Muskegon Floral, she worked at Sealed Power and J.C. Penney. She was...
Jack Pendell
Sep 1, 2007
Mr. Jack L. Pendell, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born July 11, 1938 to David and Dollie (Borgman) Pendell in Muskegon, and lived most of his life here. Jack served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a traffic dispatcher and Freight clerk for several trucking...
Willis Mccann
Sep 1, 2007
Mr. Willis Houston McCann, age 92, passed away Saturday evening, September 1, 2007 at a local nursing home. He was born in Newaygo on September 27, 1914 to Phillip Lewis and Carrie (Houston) McCann and was a resident of the Muskegon area for most of his life. Mr. McCann was an electrician for CWC Textron for over 40 years...
Lavina Westgate
Sep 1, 2007
Mrs. LaVina "Kelly" Evelyn Westgate, age 97, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, September 1, 2007 at the Poppen Residence. She was born March 14, 1910 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harvey & Leitha (O'Shane) Wells; and then moved to Muskegon in 1956, where she has since resided. In 1980, LaVina retired from Mercy Hospital as a LPN; after which...
Anna Hammond
Aug 31, 2007
Mrs. Anna May Hammond, age 88, passed away at home following a brief illness. Anna May was born in Muskegon on May 1, 1919 the 5th of 6 children to Peter and Angie (Poort) Buikema and was a graduate of Fruitport H.S. On July 26, 1962, the former Anna Buikema married Mr. Robert Hammond; he preceded her in death...
Marie Luttrull
Aug 31, 2007
Marie Luttrull, 82, died unexpectedly at the end of the day on August 31, 2007 in her home on White Lake. She had spent the day doing some of the things that she loved best, walking in the woods, working in her garden and enjoying the beautiful sunny day. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage while getting ready to...
Floyd Bull
Aug 31, 2007
Floyd P. Bull, age 83, was welcomed to Heaven by the outstretched arms of his loving Savior Friday, August 31, 2007. Floyd, a warm and loving husband and father, was born November 23, 1923 to Floyd & Minnie Bull, and lived his entire life in his Bailey home where he was born. Floyd was preceded in death by his...
Maria Quintero
Aug 31, 2007
Mrs. Maria B. "Bell" Quintero, age 74, died unexpectedly Friday evening August 31, 2007. She was born February 10, 1933 in Zapata, TX to Raul and Delores (Lemon) Ramones and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1946. In 1960 she married Miguel Quintero in Muskegon and he survives her along with 8 children, Cynthia Maria (David) Plummer, Sheri...
Willard Nye
Aug 31, 2007
Mr. Willard N. Nye, age 75, died Friday, August 31, 2007. He was born March 24, 1932 in Muskegon to Henry & Adeena (Hegbloom) Nye and married Lois M. Johnson July 11, 1953. Mr. Nye was a U.S. Navy veteran of Korea, 1952-1953. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 56 years where he...