Leonard Hunt
Jul 31, 2007
Mr. Hunt, age 84, died July 31, 2007. Born August 13, 1922 in Montague to Morris and Edith (Rager) Hunt, he had lived in the White Lake area all his life. On October 18, 1947 in Montague, he married the former Evelyn Ernst, had been a logger, and was a founder and partner of Hunt's Hardware Store for 32...
Dorothy Curtis
Jul 31, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy Curtis, age 77, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2007. She was born on May 18, 1930 in Detroit, MI. She married Robert V. Curtis on Sept. 15, 1948. Her husband passed away on Nov. 24, 1978. She moved to Montague in 1984 and owned and operated the Hillside Motel until 2001. Dorothy enjoyed running her business,...
William Judd
Jul 30, 2007
Mr. William G. Judd, age 80, passed away at his residence July 30, 2007, following a long illness. The oldest of eight children, he was born July 26, 1927 in Norton Township to Amos and Marion (Weir) Judd. Bill graduated from Muskegon High School in 1945 and on August 23, 1957, he married the former Eloda M. Batchelder. He...
Theodore Messerschmidt
Jul 30, 2007
Theodore Messerschmidt passed away Monday evening, July 30, 2007. He was born to the late William and Grace (Campbell) Messerschmidt on September 3, 1911 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. On October 3, 1936 he married the former Christine Grace West, and they were married for 57 years until her death in 1993. Theodore is survived by two children, Dale (Linda)...
Ronald Mcclatchy
Jul 30, 2007
Mr. Ronald J. McClatchy, age 72, died Monday evening, July 30, 2007. He was born June 17, 1935 in Ludington, MI to Ernest and Sophie (Wrubleski) McClatchy. Mr. McClatchy worked for Shaw Walker for many years and was a former member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. SURVIVORS include 2 daughters, Rhonda (Randal) Egtvedt of Ada, MI, Theresa Weller of...
Shirley Deboer
Jul 30, 2007
Mrs. Shirley DeBoer, age 78, died Monday, July 30, 2007 at her home, after battling Myelodysplastic Syndrome. She was born April 25, 1929 in Muskegon and had resided in the area most of her life. On December 29, 1949 she married J. Robert DeBoer and together owned and operated Simpson Pharmacy and Gift Shoppe from 1958 until 1991. She...
Jacueline Rafeld
Jul 30, 2007
Mrs. Rafeld, age 73, died July 30, 2007. She was born September 14, 1933, in Chicago, to Clarence and Rena (Moore) Sternberger. She was married to Karl Rosencrants, who preceded her in death, and later to Blair Rafeld, who also preceded her in death. She had worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co. and retired as head cashier. She was...
Debra Larabee
Jul 30, 2007
Mrs. Debra Lyn Larabee, age 51, died unexpectedly Monday evening, July 30, 2007 at her home. She was born in Grant, MI on October 28, 1955 to Donald and Deloria (Wolverton) Morey and had been a life resident of the Muskegon area. Debra was employed by ADAC Automotive for the past 10 years. She loved her family and was...
Anthony Wisniewski Jr.
Jul 30, 2007
Mr. Anthony Frank Wisniewski, Jr. "Jess" died Monday, July 30, 2007. He was born to Anthony & Edith (Dunham) Wisniewski on June 26, 1941 in Muskegon, MI and married the former Beverly Schwing on June 27, 1964. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; two sons: Jeffrey (Ann) Wisniewski of Norton Shores, MI and David (Lori) Wisniewski of Holton, MI; three...
Elmer Schumann
Jul 29, 2007
Mr. Elmer F. Schumann, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday morning, July 29, 2007. He was born January 5, 1916 in Chicago, IL to John C. & Christine (Jensen) Schumann and has resided in Muskegon since 1936. Elmer was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and had been employed at Westran Corporation's...
Paul Delong
Jul 29, 2007
Mr. Paul W. DeLong, age 90, passed away Sunday evening, July 29, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born August 5, 1916 to William and Kate (Luikens) DeLong in Muskegon, and was a life resident. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years before retiring. Many years ago he owned the Kweekman Floral Shop, and...
Robert Ochs
Jul 29, 2007
Robert Otto Ochs passed away peacefully July 29, 2007. He was born on July 2, 1930 to Otto and Bernadine (Hewett) Ochs in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Susan Ochs. Bob moved 19 times before his 18th birthday because of his father's career. Bob never met a stranger. Bob graduated from...
Patti Lanore
Jul 29, 2007
Ms. Patti A. LaNore, age 53, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 in Grand Haven. She was born on May 18, 1954 in Grand Haven to Arnold and Barbara (Echtinaw) Bolthouse and had resided in the area all of her life. Patti had worked at JB Laboratories in Holland for 26 years, and she enjoyed bowling and golfing for many...
Donald Johnson
Jul 29, 2007
Donald E. Johnson, age 72, passed away after a short illness on July 29, 2007. Don is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Johnson; three children, Robin (Roger) Hilliard, Denise Anderson and Martin (Kelsey) Johnson; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Nathan, Hailey, Brock; and one great-grandson, Austin. According to his wishes a private family service will be held. Memorial...
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...
