Albert Church
Sep 2, 2007
Albert Church was an accomplished man whose wealth was best measured in the love of his family and the devotion of his friends. In fact, he counted siblings among his best friends. He grew up in a large family that valued the ideals of faith, honor, and service. Throughout his life, Albert demonstrated his commitment to family, friends, and...
Keith Shanafelt
Sep 2, 2007
Mr. Keith Edward Shanafelt, age 45, died Sunday, September 2, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 22, 1961 to Orville & Joyce (Mitchell) Shanafelt. He served his country in the U.S. Army & was a member of the American Legion. Keith enjoyed the beach, the outdoors, but foremost was his children. SURVIVORS 1 son, Alex Shanafelt...
Kenneth Sauser Jr.
Sep 2, 2007
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Sauser, Jr., age 22, passed away Sunday morning, September 2, 2007, as a result of a car accident. He was born in Muskegon on July 17, 1985 to Kenneth and Samie Sue (Keur) Sauser. Kenny was a graduate of Holton High School. He had previously been employed by Brunswick Corp. and Don Hall Construction. Kenny was...
Kevin Davis
Sep 2, 2007
Mr. Kevin Davis, age 55, passed away unexpectedly in Ann Arbor, MI on September 2, 2007. He was born November 13, 1951 in Defiance, Ohio. Kevin married the former Jeani Summerville on August 20, 1998 in Muskegon, MI. He graduated from Muskegon Community College in 1971 and was co-owner of Timberline Construction Co. for many years. This was followed...
Minnie Johns
Sep 2, 2007
Minnie Wealthy Johns, widow of the late Raymond Donald Johns, of 775 W. Forest Ave., Muskegon, MI passed away September 2nd at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, May 1st, 1938 to Lola Luella Cobb and Clarence Vanderveen Hyde. There will be a family gathering at 775 West Forest Ave. in Muskegon, MI all day Saturday,...
Evelyn Buthker
Sep 1, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn A. Buthker, age 83, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2007. Mrs. Buthker was born October 28, 1923 to Bert and Gertrude (Medendorp) Hoeksema in Muskegon and was a life resident of the area. Prior to working with her husband at Muskegon Floral, she worked at Sealed Power and J.C. Penney. She was...
Jack Pendell
Sep 1, 2007
Mr. Jack L. Pendell, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born July 11, 1938 to David and Dollie (Borgman) Pendell in Muskegon, and lived most of his life here. Jack served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He worked for many years as a traffic dispatcher and Freight clerk for several trucking...
Willis Mccann
Sep 1, 2007
Mr. Willis Houston McCann, age 92, passed away Saturday evening, September 1, 2007 at a local nursing home. He was born in Newaygo on September 27, 1914 to Phillip Lewis and Carrie (Houston) McCann and was a resident of the Muskegon area for most of his life. Mr. McCann was an electrician for CWC Textron for over 40 years...
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...
