Ferel Green
Sep 16, 2007
Mrs. Ferel Green, age 88, died September 16, 2007 following a long illness. Loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. She was born January 19, 1919 in Muskegon, the daughter of Ross and Mable Hichue. Surviving are two sons, James (Dorothy) of Myrtle Beach, SC and Charles (Rita) of Grand Haven, MI; 1 daughter,...
Sharon Vandenbosch
Sep 16, 2007
Ms. Sharon A. VandenBosch, age 64, passed away Sunday morning, September 16, 2007 at her home. She was born in Muskegon on January 26, 1943 to Clyde E. and Leona M. (Varrett) VandenBosch and had been a life resident of the area. Sharon was a member of the VFW Post #7729 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter,...
Naomi Sprecken
Sep 15, 2007
Naomi D. Sprecken, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at her residence following a short illness. She was born on November 20, 1919 and was a life long resident of Muskegon. She married William H. Sprecken on May 24, 1941 and he preceded her in death on April 30, 1993. Naomi is survived by a son, Gary...
Harry Britton
Sep 14, 2007
Harry A. Britton, age 63, passed away on September 14, 2007. On August 1, 1964, he married Carol Helm, and she survives. Other survivors include his three children, Sherry (Juan) Velez, Tammy Britton, and Gerald (Kimberly) Britton; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Anna Ryan. He retired from the City of Norton Shores. Harry attended Calvary Temple, 2956 Pontaluna Road,...
Stella Gould
Sep 14, 2007
Mrs. Stella Mary Gould, age 86, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007 in Whitehall. Mrs. Gould was born April 24, 1921 in Grand Rapids and lived almost all of her life in the Muskegon area. On May 25, 1951 she married Benjamin K. Gould and he preceded her in death in November 10, 2004. Mrs. Gould was employed as...
Ralph Allen Jr.
Sep 14, 2007
Mr. Ralph Dean Allen, Jr., age 64, passed away at his residence Friday, September 14, 2007 following a long illness. Ralph was born on March 24, 1943 in Manning, Oregon to Ralph and Maning Beuford (Jones) Allen. Ralph moved to Muskegon in 1995 and married the former Vicky Lynn Gauthier on February 20, 2001. Until his retirement in 2006,...
Mary Jo Adams
Sep 13, 2007
Mrs. Mary J. Adams, age 54, died Thursday, September 13, 2007. SERVICE Monday, September 17, 2007, 11:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. James Swieringa officiating. VISITATION One hour prior to the service at Faith Baptist Church.
Clyde Goodwin Sr.
Sep 13, 2007
Clyde R. Goodwin, Sr., age 88, passed away on September 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Ruth, and a son, William J. Goodwin. Clyde is survived by a son, Clyde (Carol) Goodwin, Jr.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Fruitport Eagles. A visitation will be held at...
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...
