Marian Hagstrom
Aug 10, 2007
Marian Drake Hagstrom, age 87, passed away on August 10, 2007. Baby, "The days of wine and roses, laugh and run away, like child at play, through a door marked never more that wasn't there before... .You colored all my dream and lit the dawn." -Love always, Don. According to Marian's wishes cremation has taken place and no services...
Thomas Southward
Aug 9, 2007
Mr. Thomas H. Southward, age 89, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Fruitport at the Gibson AFC Home. He was born January 10, 1918 in Belvidere, IL to Jonathan and May (Redding) Southward, and had resided in the Muskegon area for the past 60 years. Mr. Southward was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp., having served...
Jacqueline Hanson
Aug 9, 2007
The thread interweaves through the fabric, binding it tighter, forming a beautiful, brightly-colored pattern. Jackie Hanson was that way, too. She was the thread that bound us closer together, so beautifully, and so brightly. Jackie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and a woman with a passion for cross-stitching. Today her life lives on in the great...
Arthur Ramirez
Aug 9, 2007
Mr. Arthur Ramirez, age 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and Coopersville Bronco football fan, was reunited with his parents, relatives, and friends who preceded him into his Heavenly Father's paradise on Thursday August 9, 2007. Arthur is survived by his wife of 37 years, Marion; children, Barb (Richard) Colgan, Maria Harker, Marvin Ramirez, and Anita (Carl) Berg;...
Charles Stuthard
Aug 8, 2007
Charles "Chuck" L. Stuthard, age 82, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at a Muskegon hospital. He was born January 24, 1925, in White Cloud, Michigan, to Harry and Elsie Stuthard, and he married the former Elizabeth "Jane" Fisher on October 26, 1973. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and...
Kenneth Sturtevant
Aug 8, 2007
Kenneth James Sturtevant age 55, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kenneth J. Sturtevant was born on June 14, 1952 in Grant, Michigan to Frank H. and Bonnie J. (Kass) Sturtevant. Ken married Mary Lou (Creager) Sturtevant on December 4, 1971 in Conklin, Michigan. Ken worked for the City of Coopersville Department of...
Erwin Bancroft
Aug 7, 2007
Erwin L. Bancroft, age 67, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. He was born August 3, 1940, to Norman and Doris (Leverton) Bancroft in Grayling, MI. Erwin married the former Barbara Fielstra on August 15, 1964 in Muskegon. Erwin had been employed for over 30 years as a math teacher at the Fruitport Middle...
Elvin Smith
Aug 7, 2007
Mr. Elvin Robert Smith, age 53, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 18, 1954 to Elvin R. & Rochelle June Smith & married the former Tami Robinson. Mr. Smith had been employed as a Contractor. SERVICE There will be a family graveside service held in Custer, MI. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave...
Clarence Wildie
Aug 6, 2007
Mr. Clarence "Roy" L. Wildie, age 90, died Monday, August 6, 2007. He was born in Shiawassee County, MI on January 30, 1917 to Clarence & Bernice (Williams) Wildie and married the former Eileen McCarthy on April 12, 1941. Roy was a US Navy veteran of WWII and a member of Fellowship Reformed Church where he was a Deacon...
Bruce J. Brink
Aug 6, 2007
Bruce Brink loved his life. Happily married to his one true love, the proud father of seven children and the doting grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, Bruce lived each day to its fullest, creating a lifetime full of memories with his family and friends. A wonderful man with a big heart, Bruce blessed the lives of...
Alice Kuharevicz
Aug 6, 2007
Alice Irene Kuharevicz, age 79, passed away Monday morning, August 6, 2007. She was born August 18, 1927, in Muskegon to Walter and Irene (Patulski) Witkowski. On April 29, 1950, she married Richard L. Kuharevicz in Muskegon Heights, and he survives her. Alice was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had worked at J.C. Penney...
Roy Wildie
Aug 6, 2007
Roy Wildie was a simple, honest man, who led a simply wonderful life, a life full of family, faith and fond memories. He enjoyed lifes simpler pleasures, the joy of creating things for his family or his church, camping under the stars, or just sitting with his children on the beach, watching the waves lap the sand. Roy was...
Ray Simmons
Aug 6, 2007
Ray Junior Simmons, age 77, passed away peacefully at home, August 6, 2007, after a short illness. Survivors include his loving wife, Jean, of 28 years; 1 son, Ray (Sandi) Simmons; 4 daughters, Sheryl (Patrick) Kiley, Joan (Karl) Schipper, Cathy (Randy) Potter, Carol Green; 1 step-son, Alan (Kathy) Betts; 2 sisters-in-law, Joyce Simmons and June (Fred) Grunow; and many...
Bruce Nichols
Aug 5, 2007
Bruce Nichols was a good man, who often lived through hard times, yet was never hardened by the hurdles he faced in life. He was a courageous veteran, who served his country proudly, yet his courage extended far beyond the battlefields. Bruce was a loving husband and companion, beloved brother and a faithful friend, who taught us that while...
Joni Teuling
Aug 5, 2007
Joni Janine Teuling, age 51, passed away on August 5, 2007 at Transitional Health Services in Fremont after a 27 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on May 23, 1956 the daughter of Job and Alice Teuling. Joni was a member of the Unity Reformed Church. She worked at Oakridge School as a Teachers Aide and at...
Eric Bennett
Aug 5, 2007
Some men spend their whole lives chasing their careers, their dreams, or their hobbies. Eric Bennett was a young man who cared only for the family he loved most of all. He could be headstrong, but his heart was so much stronger, as a loving son, brother, boyfriend and father. He left us too soon, but his life, and...
Gavin Brnin
Aug 4, 2007
Gavin M. Brunin, age 7, died Saturday, August 4, 2007, after a long illness. FAMILY: His mother, Mashawn Brunin of Montague; his father, Michael Brunin of Ft. Worth, TX; a brother, Aiden Brunin of Montague; grandmothers, Dianne (George) Lohman of Montague and Lorna (Jack) Henderson of Halstead, KS; grandfathers, Scott (Jeanine) Lipka of Gilbert, AZ and Ron (Theresa) Brunin...
Howard Veeneman
Aug 4, 2007
Mr. Howard J. Veeneman, age 76, went to be with his Lord, Saturday morning, August 4, 2007. He was born June 7, 1931 in Cooperville, MI to John and Hattie (Postema) Veeneman. He lived on a farm with his parents for 19 years, after which he took an apprenticeship in Patternmaking, which became his vocation for 41 years. Howard...
William Robinson
Aug 4, 2007
William L. Robinson (1947-2007) "From too much love of living, from hope and fear set free, we thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods may be that no life lives forever; that dead men rise up never; that even the weariest river winds somewhere safe to sea." He is loved and missed by Helen, Becky and Joel. Willy was an...
Marie Margaret
Aug 3, 2007
Mrs. Marie P. Margret, age 84, passed away early Friday morning, August 3, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born April 30, 1923 to William and Adrianna (DeMann) DeRuiter in Hartford, MI, and lived in Florida for 25 years before moving back to this area 5 years ago. Marie was married to Marshall C. Margret, and he preceded her in...
