Ronald Bostrom
Sep 26, 2007
Mr. Ronald W. Bostrom "Officer Bostrom", age 74, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 26, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born May 5, 1933 to Helge and Frances (Kohanski) Bostrom, Sr. in Muskegon and was a life resident. Ron was always very involved in the Muskegon community. He was a police officer for the City of Muskegon for 33...
Lucy Overeem
Sep 24, 2007
Mrs. Lucy C. Overeem, age 94, died Monday afternoon, September 24, 2007 in Grand Rapids. She was born July 17, 1913 in Muskegon to Leonard and Kate (VanderMolen) Hollar and had been a Muskegon resident most of her life. Mrs. Overeem was a member of Unity Reformed Church. On June 25, 1938 she married Fred William Overeem in Muskegon...
Kathryn Deboer
Sep 24, 2007
Kathryn Jean DeBoer, age 88, of Spring Lake, passed away Monday, September 24, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born January 25, 1919, in Muskegon, MI, to Henry and Jennie (Dutmer) Hartman, and she married Cornelius J. DeBoer on October 8, 1943, in Muskegon. He preceded her...
Ralph Hilleary
Sep 24, 2007
Mr. Ralph E. Hilleary, age 93, died Monday, September 24, 2007. He was born in Maryland on October 11, 1913 to Eugene & Ethel (Neville) Hilleary & married the former June Hinchman. Mr. Hilleary graduated from Marshall University & served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II. He had been owner/operator of a food brokerage firm until retiring....
Charles Misner
Sep 23, 2007
MISNER, MR. CHARLES D. Grand Haven Mr.Charles D. Misner lost his life to cancer Sunday, September 23, 2007. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Jill (Alms) Misner, his son David C. Misner and Daughter-in-law Della (Johnson) Misner, daughter Aimee Misner Wilson, son-in-law David S. Wilson, granddaughter Sophia Hope Wilson, grandson Nicholas Charles Wilson, sisters Ann Hickey, Nora...
Frederick "Fred" Franczek, Jr
Sep 23, 2007
Fred Franczek was a man who loved to bark, but was far too love able to ever bite. Fred was a fun-loving, quirky character of a man, who was always so game for anything. He was a beloved husband, father and friend, a teacher and mentor, and a lover of life if there ever was one. He was famous...
William Snyder
Sep 23, 2007
Mr. William Carl Snyder, age 86, husband of Rev. Donna Smith-Snyder, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007. He was born December 15, 1920 in Fruitland Township to William and Lydia (Hesse) Snyder. He married the former Vesta Rosel, who passed away on July 5, 1986. He and Donna were married on August 1, 1987. Bill was in the Michigan...
Bernice Johnson Dorais
Sep 22, 2007
Bernice Johnson Dorais was a wonderful woman, who lived a wonderful life, a life so full of family, faith, and fond memories. She was such a beautiful, vibrant lady, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Most of all, Bernice was a woman who didnt just walk through life, she danced, to the song she heard in her heart...
Salli Leonard
Sep 22, 2007
Mrs. Salli R. Leonard, age 49, went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 22, 2007. She was born in Muskegon on October 1, 1957 to Charles & Lois (Sieplinga) Bluhm and married Daniel Leonard on June 30, 2000. Mrs. Leonard had been employed as an LPN at Hackley Hearing. She was a member of Maple Avenue Ministries in...
Katherine Holwerda
Sep 21, 2007
Mrs. Katherine Holwerda, age 99, went to be with her Lord early Friday morning, September 21, 2007, in Muskegon. She was born April 5, 1908 in Muskegon to Joseph & Anna (Hemmes) Kleeves and had been a life resident. Katherine had been employed in the office at Sealed Power prior to her retirement. She was a member of First...
Montez Hodges
Sep 21, 2007
Mrs. Montez (Parker) Hodges, age 98, passed away Friday, September 21, 2007. She was born January 20, 1909 in Ravenna, MI to Albert and Dora (Jones) Baranowski. Montez married Harry Parker, September 6, 1927, and he passed away August 20, 1968. She then married Fred Hodges on November 23, 1982. He passed away in August of 1984. Montez worked...
Aaron Mcmullin
Sep 21, 2007
Aaron Robert McMullin, aged 21, of Allendale passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007 surrounded by his family and friends, and is now at peace after a courageous four month battle with leukemia. Aaron attended Allendale High School and was part of the Class of 2005. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Helen McMullin, John...
David Oom
Sep 21, 2007
Mr. David Wayne Oom, age 41, of Grand Haven went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 21, 2007. He was born on June 29, 1966 to Edwin and Vera (Magrum) Oom. David was engaged to be married to Rheba Bolt of Grand Haven. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, loved to study the bible and...
Jacqualyn Betz
Sep 21, 2007
With her fantastic smile and outgoing personality, Jacqualyn Betz was a great lady who made friends everywhere she went. She was determined to make the most of life and faced her challenges with remarkable courage and optimism. Jackie cherished her family, always putting their comfort before her own. In the years following World War II, families around the globe...
John Guzman Jr.
Sep 20, 2007
Mr. John Guzman Jr. age 55, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends and loved ones Thursday evening September 20, 2007 in Alto, MI. He was born December 13, 1951 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Guzman is survived by 2 Daughters; Lily Valquez from Ludington MI., and Maria Griffins From Upper Michigan; 3 Sons, Jamie Hardwick...
Rita Lynn
Sep 20, 2007
Mrs. Rita Marie Lynn, age 74, loving wife, mother & grandmother passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007. She was born in Blind River, Canada on April 8, 1933 to Aldege & Marie Harriett (Cousineau) Tremblay & married Harry Lynn on August 3, 1968. Mrs. Lynn had been employed as a sales clerk at Hardy's for over 30 years until...
Beverly Bakke
Sep 20, 2007
Mrs. Beverly Joyce Bakke, age 73, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2007 at her home. She was born February 22, 1934 in Muskegon to Harry and Magdalene (Kison) Swanson. The former Beverly Swanson married Howard G. Bakke in Muskegon on February 27, 1954. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1970. Beverly was employed as a Transportation Assistant...
Raymond A. Ahrens
Sep 19, 2007
Mr. Raymond A. Ahrens, age 82, passed away in Chandler, AZ on September 19, 2007. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Chicago, IL and moved to Muskegon as a young man. On April 15, 1950 he married the former Esther Purchase. Prior to retirement, Mr. Ahrens was employed at Sealed Power Corp. for 38 years. Raymond and...
Angelo Robbins
Sep 19, 2007
Angelo "Andy" "Mick" Robbins, age 70, passed away September 19, 2007. He is survived by Gloria, his wife of 46 years. Also surviving are his two children Lori (Larry) Farkas and Jeff (Loretta) Robbins, as well as seven special grandchildren and special sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, along with many nieces and nephews, and dear friends. He was a member of...
Robert Langlois
Sep 19, 2007
Mr. Robert J. Langlois, age 76, died early Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Muskegon to Leo J. Sr. and Helen P. (Williams) Langlois, and had resided here his entire life. Bob was a Veteran of U.S. Marines. He had worked at West Michigan Therapy as a counselor, was a barber...
