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...
Jack Lue
Aug 31, 2007
Jack H. Lue was devoted family man, valued employee and faithful friend. He could be counted-on at all times. His strength of character and firm grounding allowed him to rise above adversity and serve others with courage and joy. Jack was born at a time when America was recovering from the first World War and straining to rebuilt its...
Everett Brady
Aug 31, 2007
Mr. Everett Brady, age 76, passed away at home on Friday, August 31, 2007 following a long illness. Everett was born on February 18, 1931 in Manila, Arkansas the youngest of 7 children to William and Bertha (Butler) Brady. He moved to Muskegon as a young man and married the former Janie Martin on August 6, 1959. Mr. Brady...
Marla Chandonnet/Charnock
Aug 31, 2007
Mrs. Marla Marie Chandonnet/ Charnock, age 56, died unexpectedly Friday, August 31, 2007 at her home in San Jose. She was born August 8, 1951 in Muskegon to Victor and Beverly Chandonnet, Sr. Marla lived in Michigan the first 30 years of her life before relocating to California. Marla was an alumnus of San Jose State University, graduating Magna...
Donald Warnaar
Aug 31, 2007
Mr. Donald R. Warnaar, age 70, died peacefully early Friday morning, August 31, 2007. Don was born February 10, 1937 to Robert and Lydia (Williams) Warnaar in Grand Haven, and was a life resident of the West Michigan area. He was the Director of Bands at Orchard View Schools for 34 years and performed with the West Shore Symphony...
Helen Bixby
Aug 31, 2007
Mrs. Helen May Bixby, passed away quietly surrounded by her loving family at her home on Friday, August 31, 2007. She was born in Jackson, MI on May 12, 1929 to Menzo & Emma Montney & married Loren Joseph Bixby on July 16, 1949. SURVIVORS Husband; 2 children, 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister & 1 brother. SERVICE...
Lawrence Poulson
Aug 30, 2007
Mr. Lawrence D. Poulson, age 78, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. He was born July 2, 1929 in Muskegon to James H. and Lillian M. (Leas) Poulson and lived his entire life in the area. Mr. Poulson was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the 11th Airborne Division from...
Selma Subler
Aug 29, 2007
SUBLER, MRS. SELMA SOFIA Muskegon Mrs. Selma Sofia Subler, age 91, died Wednesday, August 29, 2007. She was born in Mears, MI on July 14, 1916 & married Harvey "Edwin" Subler on April 9, 1944 in Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Subler was a homemaker & loved gardening. SURVIVORS Husband, Edwin; 1 daughter, Sherry (Jeff) Payton of Clare, MI; 1 granddaughter,...
Paul Clemons Sr.
Aug 29, 2007
Mr. Clemons, age 80, died August 29, 2007. Born August 12, 1927, in Hamphill, KY, to Albert and Delcina (Banks) Clemons, he had lived in this area the past 30 years. On May 6, 1978, in Lakewood Club, he married the former Judith A. Johnson. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator until retiring. Mr. Clemons served in...
Jerome Neal
Aug 29, 2007
Mr. Jerome C. "Jerry, Sip" Neal, age 60, died Wednesday evening, August 29, 2007. He was born August 18, 1947 in Columbus, Mississippi to Will Ed and Lucille Neal and had resided in the Muskegon area most of his life. Mr. Neal was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and worked several years at Hackley Hospital as a mental...
Anita Ferguson
Aug 29, 2007
Anita L. Ferguson, age 73, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at a local care facility. Anita was born on September 22, 1933, to Charles and Anna (Abercrombie) Malsberry in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had worked as a laundry attendant at the Laundry Queen for many years before retiring. Earlier on in her working career, she had been employed at...
Daniel Burrous
Aug 29, 2007
Daniel Burrous, age 53 went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2007. He is survived by four children, Alica Burrous, Anna Ross, Nikki Kenny, and Clint Kenny; two brothers, Thomas (Kristy), and James; two sisters, Deborah Pruim, and Mary Ibershoff; along with his grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; special friends, Tim and Tom Buday. Danny was...
Linda Louise Rafferty
Aug 29, 2007
Mrs. Linda L. Rafferty, age 59, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at her home after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born February 10, 1948 in Muskegon to Walter and Rose (Romsek) Gawkowski. The former Linda Louise Gawkowski married Joseph J. Rafferty in Muskegon on July 18, 1970. Linda was employed at Krautheim Jewelers...
Douglas Schelske
Aug 29, 2007
Mr. Douglas B. "Doug" Schelske, age 55, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2007. He was born in Muskegon on December 16, 1951 to Maureen Miller and had been a life resident of the area. Doug was a veteran of the United States Army and had served in the Vietnam War. Doug's actions made him...
Damiel Scheibner
Aug 29, 2007
SFC Daniel E. Scheibner, age 40, lost his life in action in Al-Noor, Iraq on August 29, 2007. Dan was born on March 18, 1967 in Muskegon, MI to Louise (Saum) Scheibner. He graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1986 and the following year enlisted in the U.S. Army, eager to serve his Country. On June 9, 1990...
