Cheryl Swineheart
Aug 19, 2007
A great loss was felt by many on August 19, 2007. Cheryl Swineheart slipped away from us and went on to a better life. There is no heart that she touched that will not truly miss her. Cheryl Swineheart was born in Romeo, MI. September 19, 1951 to Robert and Violet McMurray. Cheryl's greatest joy was her family, survived...
Evelyn Pickard
Aug 18, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn M. Pickard, age 82, died Saturday, August 18, 2007. Mrs. Pickard was born on September 3, 1924 in Muskegon, MI to Wilmer and Frances (Durham) Asprey and married Carlton A. Pickard on January 30, 1943 in Muskegon Heights. A homemaker who specialized in Christmas baking, she was a member of Broadway Baptist Church, an avid bird watcher,...
Paul Graff
Aug 18, 2007
Mr. Paul Thomas Graff, age 21, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 18, 2007 in Runnemede, New Jersey. He was born July 24, 1986 in Muskegon to Dr. Thomas and Kathleen (Lynch) Graff and had been a resident of the area his entire life. Paul was attending the American Institute of Diving to pursue a career as a commercial diver...
Alan Bussing " Black Label Kid"
Aug 17, 2007
Alan Bussing was the kind of man who could tell you hundreds of stories from his adventures. He did a lot of living in his life, as a truck driver, country guy, husband, father, grandfather, great grand father and friend. Alan loved nothing more than telling his tales over a few of his favorite brews, and he was even...
Sally Kuziak
Aug 17, 2007
Ms. Sally "Sandy" Kuziak, age 65, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at her home in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on September 16, 1941 to Barney and Eva (Suida) Kuziak and had been a life resident of the area. Sandy was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She is SURVIVED by 1 brother, Jerry (Shirley) Kuziak;...
Daniel Wydeck, Jr.
Aug 17, 2007
Daniel Wydeck, Jr. was an out-going, fun-loving, hard-working man. He had boundless energy whether at work or play. He liked to joke and tease, but he also had a compassionate heart that cared deeply for friends and family. The respect with which he treated all of life, was shaped by his love for God, nature, and people. Daniel was...
Karen Gangwer
Aug 17, 2007
Karen Ann Gangwer, age 46, passed away on August 17, 2007. Karen is survived by her mother Alice Gangwer, two brothers, Mike (Judy) and Gary; a sister, Shelly (Dennis) Witherspoon; several nieces and nephews, aunts, and uncles, along with many special friends, in the ARC program. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank and a sister, Patti...
Carol Shackelford
Aug 17, 2007
Mrs. Shackelford, age 70, died August 17, 2007. She was born August 29, 1936, in Muskegon, to Lyle and Phyllis (Lambrix) Denau. On February 12, 1970, in Lakewood Club, she married Don Shackelford and besides being a homemaker, had worked as a sales associate at Todd Pharmacy in Montague for 23 years. Mrs. Shackelford was a member of Lakewood...
Marguerite Somero
Aug 17, 2007
Mrs. Marguerite Somero, age 95, passed away Friday afternoon at a local care home following a long illness. Marguerite was born in Copemish, MI on October 6, 1911 to Jay and Blanche (Stiver) Irwin. She married Mr. Carl J. Somero in 1931 and moved to Norton Twp. in 1940. Carl preceded her in death in 1955. Mrs. Somero was...
Lawrence Rabe
Aug 16, 2007
Mr. Lawrence L. Rabe, age 83, passed away Thursday evening, August 16, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Benona Township on February 22, 1924 to Carl and Anna (Dzur) Rabe, was raised in Shelby, and moved to Muskegon in 1950. Lawrence was a life long pattern maker and was a volunteer fireman for Muskegon Township. He enjoyed fishing,...
Phyllis Pedler
Aug 16, 2007
Mrs. Phyllis Jane Pedler, age 86, died Thursday, August 16, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 28, 1921 to Henry & Elizabeth (Rost) Cooper & married Frederick Pedler on October 18, 1947. SURVIVORS 3 daughters, Susan (Gene) Wagenmaker of Muskegon, Dianne Conklin of Muskegon & Lisa (Dave) Payne of Shelby, MI; 6 grandchildren. She was preceded...
Russell Houck
Aug 16, 2007
Mr. Russell Stewart Houck, age 95, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2007. Mr. Houck was born December 19, 1911 to Fred G. and Ada (Colley) Houck in Boyne City, MI. On June 25, 1932, he married the love of his life, Emma Bruhn and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2002. Mr. Houck was employed as a...
Juliana Bruelbeck
Aug 16, 2007
Mrs. Juliana (Zelikowitz) Bruelbeck, age 83, died on August 16, 2007 at her home in North Muskegon, MI. She was born in Budapest Hungary and lived in North Muskegon, MI most of her life. Juliana was an entrepreneur and former co-owner of the Walgreen building in the old Muskegon mall. She was a partner/operator of the Causeway Motel in...
Justus Babcock
Aug 16, 2007
Mr. Babcock, age 79, died August 16, 2007. He was born September 13, 1927, in Manistee County to Chester and Edna (Clements) Babock. On June 23, 1946, in Springdale Township, he married the former Doris Hale. He had been an auto mechanic, owning Chum's Auto Service, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church and...
Nellie Foreman
Aug 16, 2007
Mrs. Nellie Leon Foreman, age 94, went to be with her Lord, Thursday evening, August 16, 2007, at a local nursing home. She was born September 27, 1912 to William and Laura Jane (Talburt) Ashcraft in Stroud, Oklahoma. On April 12, 1933, she married Alvie Everett Foreman in Seminole, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on September 18,...
Thelma Chapel
Aug 15, 2007
Mrs. Thelma E. Chapel, age 94, died Wednesday, August 15, 2007. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 3, 1913 to George & Isabel (Ryder) Pratt and married Earl Chapel on August 23, 1989. Mrs. Chapel had been employed as a bank teller at Lumbermans Bank for 22 years until retiring in 1977. She was a long...
George Buys
Aug 15, 2007
Passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, William H. and Emma L.; brothers, William, Charles and Norman. He will be greatly missed by wife of 38 years, Jessie; children, Mitzi (Bradley) Krueger, Dawn (Michael) Klawitter, Bradley (Kathy) Buys, Leslie (Michael) Joslin; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings, Russell Buys, Philip Buys, Leonard Buys,...
Leroy Young
Aug 14, 2007
Mr. LeRoy L. Young, age 81, passed away Tuesday morning, August 14, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on January 21, 1926 in Milbank, SD to Harold and Cora (Munson) Young and had been a resident of the Muskegon area for most of his life. Mr. Young was self employed and had been a contracted design engineer for many...
Matthew Christie
Aug 14, 2007
Mr. Matthew Christie, age 52, died suddenly Tuesday evening, August 14, 2007 while riding his bike near his home in Traverse City. He was born on September 13, 1954 in Muskegon, MI to Paul and Gretchen Christie. He attended North Muskegon High School, where he was a proud member of the 1971 State Class C Championship football team. He...
Mary Johnson
Aug 13, 2007
Mary E. (Wagenmaker) Johnson, age 29, along with her unborn baby, went to be with their Lord Monday evening, August 13, 2007 as the result of a cerebral vascular accident. Mary was born December 26, 1977 to Harvey and Judith (Woodin) Wagenmaker in Muskegon, and lived here all of her life. She worked as a graphic designer for Ground...
