Nettie Golidy
Sep 13, 2007
Mrs. Nettie M. Golidy (Townsel) passed away Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Brookhaven Medical Care. She was born in Starkville, MS on January 15, 1931. She moved to Muskegon in 1955. She married the late Soloman Golidy. She is survived by a son, David Julius (Cindy) Townsel of LaPorte, IN; 3 daughters, Georgette, Claudia Golidy and Tracy (Trent) Boyles...
Hattie Naghtin
Sep 12, 2007
Mrs. Naghtin, age 94, died September 12, 2007. Born October 16, 1912, in Chicago, she had lived in Montague for over 50 years. On November 1, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, she married Milton "Bud" Naghtin, who preceded her in death in 1987, and had been a homemaker all her life. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul...
Dorothy "Dot" Schmid
Sep 12, 2007
Dot was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma who found her greatest joys in the company of her beloved family. She knew that her life was filled with blessings, and each day she tried to share her happiness with the many people she loved. She was also a devoted member of her church, Our Lady of Grace and spent...
Betty Baker
Sep 12, 2007
Mrs. Betty Mae Baker, age 72, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 12, 2007 after surgery, surrounded by her loving family members. She was born on April 26, 1935 in Puyallup, WA to Phillip and Illa Mae (Handy) Annis. On October 17, 1970 she married Kenneth Baker who survives her. Betty Mae is also survived by her children, Tom (Mary) Hallowell,...
Helen Denio
Sep 12, 2007
Mrs. Helen Louise (Schaner) De Nio, age 80, cherished and beloved by her family and friends, went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2007. She was born April 5, 1927 in Hart, MI to Jerome and Helen (Shinn) Schaner and as a youngster had moved with her family to Albuquerque, NM before returning to the Muskegon area....
Verone Hill
Sep 12, 2007
Mrs. Verone Hill, age 80, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. She was born August 12, 1927 in Muskegon, MI. The former Verone Redding married Oliver Hill on August 28, 1948 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskegon, MI. She is a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Mrs. Hill is survived by her...
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...
