Mary Behm
Jul 29, 2007
Mrs. Mary Jane Behm, age 80, died Sunday, July 29, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 17, 1926 to Cornelius & Marie (Paul) Borgman & married Harold Behm on February 28, 1957. Mrs. Behm was a longtime member of United Lutheran Church. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, card games & was an avid reader. SURVIVORS Brother, Cornelius...
Michael Barnard
Jul 29, 2007
Mr. Michael John Barnard, age 65, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born January 18, 1942 in Muskegon to Paul M. and Geneva Y. (Weeks) Barnard and lived his entire life in the area. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served 1960-1964 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On February 12,...
Shawn Steele
Jul 29, 2007
Mr. Shawn Steele, age 44, passed Sunday, July 29, in Flint, MI. He is survived by his sister Kay (Kareem) Shabazz. Funeral Services will be held Sat. Aug. 4, 1:30pm at Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., Flint, MI. Viewing begins Fri., August 3, (today) 2-8pm at the funeral home.
James Vissia
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. James Albert Vissia, age 57, went to be with his Lord & Savior Saturday morning, July 28, 2007. A life resident of Muskegon, Jim was born March 12, 1950 to Albert and Nina (Westing) Vissia. He was a member and former Deacon of Bethany Christian Reformed Church and was active with Youth for Christ and Habitat for Humanity....
Steven Wilson
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. Steven Jay Wilson, age 51, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at his home in Holland. He was born on March 7, 1956 to Joseph and Myrtle (Garrett) Wilson in Muskegon. For 31 years he lived in Phoenix, Arizona and owned Wilson Tree Trimming before moving back to Holland. He was an avid fisherman and loving spending time...
Randall Coleman
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. Randall W. Coleman, age 83, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Harlingen, TX. Randy was born in Springfield, IL on May 27, 1924 to William I. and Gladys R. (Randall) Coleman, moving to Muskegon at the age of eight. After graduating from Ferris State University, Randy was a pilot in the Army Air Corps, where he...
Hubert Bucher
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. Hubert F. Bucher, age 80, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Shelby, MI to Anthony and Mildred (Tibbitts) Bucher, and had resided in Muskegon. Mr. Bucher was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World Way II, and had worked at Kaydon for 32 years, prior to...
Paul Vanderwerf
Jul 28, 2007
Paul S. Vanderwerf, 78, long time resident of Muskegon, passed away July 28, 2007, after a short illness in Scottsdale, AZ, his home for the past 11 years. Mourning his passing are his wife of 56 years, Ann (McDonald); children, Peggy Dudzinski (Richard) of Sugar Land, TX and Daniel (Candace) of Grand Rapids; grandsons, Kyle and Drew Dudzinski; and...
John Klomp
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. John L. Klomp, age 91, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. John was born April 24, 1916 in Muskegon to John J. and Martha (Kooiman) Klomp and had lived his entire life in the area. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and served during WWII resulting in him...
Patricia Smith
Jul 28, 2007
Mrs. Patricia A. Smith, age 78, of Muskegon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 28, 2007, at a local hospital. She was born August 7, 1928, in Muskegon to Harry and Dorothy (Tinker) Purdy, and lived in the Muskegon area all her life. Patricia's first job was working with her mother at the Hostess Restaurant. She was employed at Brunswick...
Bernice Weatherly
Jul 28, 2007
Bernice Weatherly (nee Newman), 92, died peacefully in her sleep on July 28th. Her husband of 64 years, Joe, was by her side. Bernice and Joe lived in Muskegon from 1959 until 1984. During that time, Bernice was a secretary for Gospel Films for 23 years. She and Joe were members of Church of the Open Door. In 1984...
Joseph Dewald
Jul 27, 2007
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Allen DeWald, age 49, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born April 5, 1958 in Muskegon, MI. He is survived by his mother, Lois DeWald of Muskegon, MI; Laura DeWald of Muskegon, MI; 1 son, James DeWald; 1 daughter, Jamie (Steve) Mascorro; and 1 granddaughter, Paige Masscorro; 1 brother, John DeWald,...
Jerry Moeller
Jul 27, 2007
Jerry Moeller believed that life was a wonderful gift but all together too short. That is why he treasured each of the days given to him, devoted to his family and pursing the many passions he found in the great outdoors. Jerry lent his sense of humor and compassion to everyone around him. Because of his zestful pursuance of...
Ben Peterson
Jul 27, 2007
Ben Peterson, age 18, died July 27, 2007. Born September 12, 1988, in Rome, GA, to Daniel and Kathy (Patterson) Peterson, he had lived in the White Lake area since the age of 4. He was a 2007 graduate of Whitehall High School, where he was a standout in athletics, especially baseball, and was a member of Calvary Church...
Oliva Scarbrough
Jul 27, 2007
Mrs. Oliva L. Scarbrough, age 79, passed away Friday afternoon July 27, 2007. She was born on March 23, 1928 to Emanuel A. and Nora E. (Masters) Joyce in Malden, MO. She had worked at Scott Paper Company (Sappi) as an inspector prior to her retirement in 1990. On July 11, 1974 she married Eugene R. Scarbrough in Muskegon....
Terry Steinbeck
Jul 27, 2007
Terry Jean Steinbeck went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27, following a short battle with cancer. Terry was the daughter of the late Jean and John Steinbeck of Montague, MI. After spending her entire life in the White Lake area, Terry lived in Twin Lake with her beloved best friend and soul mate, Rick...
Vivian Basemore
Jul 25, 2007
Ms. Vivian Howard Basemore, age 71, of Muskegon Heights passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 4, 1936. Vivian loved shopping and listening to music on her boom-box radio. She was a long time employee at Goodwill and was loved by many. She will be sadly missed by her friends, John S....
Cepriana Gzym
Jul 25, 2007
Mrs. Cepriana "Ann" Rose Gzym, age 89, died Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2007, in Muskegon. She was born June 6, 1918 in Detroit to Victor & Marcella (Megas) Macheta. "Ann" was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and had previously been employed at The Norge. On July 31, 1948 she married John J. Gzym and he survives her...
Marjorie Strejcek
Jul 25, 2007
Mrs. Marjorie Pearl (Jeffrey) Strejcek, age 89, died after a short illness at Mercy Hospital on July 25, 2007. Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Leo H. Jeffrey and her second husband of 18 years, George Strejcek, both of Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Stanley (Blossom) Kass of...
James Wilson
Jul 25, 2007
Mr. James H. Wilson, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was born on November 10, 1925 to Orville & Vila Wilson in Muskegon, MI. He was a W.W.II Veteran and was employed by Harbor Steel until his retirement. SURVIVOR: His children Rhonda (Norm) Spyke of Fruitport, Karen (Duane) Skinner of Spring Lake, Alan (Glenda) Wilson...