Evelyn Bianchi
Jul 8, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn M. Bianchi, age 89 passed away in a Kalamazoo hospital early Sunday morning following a short illness. She was born on February 16, 1918 in Detroit to Guy and Kathryn (Horsch) Harinton and attended school in both Detroit and Muskegon. In 1936 she was united in marriage to Richard Israel, deceased and on February 4, 1955 she...
James Weaver
Jul 8, 2007
Mr. James Elden "Jim" Wever, age 64, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Fremont, MI on August 7, 1942 to Harvey and Marie (Westra) Wever. Jim was a salesman for Commonwealth Brands before retiring in 2005. Jim loved to golf and was a 34 year member of Lincoln Golf Club....
Casey Caughey
Jul 8, 2007
Casey Caughey, age 17, passed away suddenly on Sunday July 8, 2007 in Twin Lake, MI. She was born August 12, 1989 in Augsburg, Germany. She is survived by her parents, Patrick (Susan) Caughey of Clermont, Florida and Aqualynne Carnahan of Fredricksburg, VA.; 2 brothers, Tal Tomas Kratochvil of Muskegon, MI., and Mark Lindquist of Spring Lake, MI; 1...
Lois Holmgren
Jul 8, 2007
Mrs. Lois Holmgren, loving, wife, mother & grandmother, age 87, died Sunday, July 8, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 24, 1920 to Ernest & Edna (Hale) Rollenhagen & married William Holmgren on May 17, 1940. Mrs. Holmgren had been employed at SD Warren until retiring. She was a member of the Muskegon Garden Club &...
Giles Hamm Sr.
Jul 7, 2007
Mr. Giles Alton Hamm, Sr., age 84, died Saturday, July 7, 2007. He was born August 12, 1922 in Dyersberg, TN to Giles Anthony & Martha JoAnna (Doughton) Hamm. Mr. Hamm was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and Korea. He retired from Dresser Industries in 1994, was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing cards dice...
Marion Deweerd
Jul 7, 2007
Mrs. Marion DeWeerd, age 82, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and child of God, died Saturday afternoon, July 7, 2007. She was born February 18, 1925, in Muskegon Heights to Henry and Kate (Pettinga) Ruiter. Mrs. DeWeerd was a 1942 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. After raising her children, she worked many years for the Mona Shores...
Adelheid Strong
Jul 7, 2007
Mrs. Adelheid M. "Heidi" Strong, age 79, passed away Saturday evening, July 7, 2007 at her home. She was born on December 14, 1927 in Innsbruck, Austria to Peter and Anna (Krowerath) Thielen. Mrs. Strong was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and the VFW Post #7729 - Women's Auxiliary. She loved to cook, bake, and...
Richard Archambault
Jul 7, 2007
Mr. Richard I. Archambault, age 78, went to be with his Lord at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday July 7, 2007 after a 3 year battle with cancer. He was born November 30, 1928 in Muskegon Heights to Archie and Hazel (Ottman) Archambault and was a life resident of this area. He served 2 years in...
Roy Symons
Jul 7, 2007
Mr. Roy A. Symons, age 91, went to his heavenly rest Saturday morning July 7, 2007. He was born November 17, 1915 in Trimountain, MI to Benjamin and Janie (Terrell) Symons and the family moved to Muskegon Heights in 1923. He attended Muskegon Heights Schools. Roy had a very busy life. As a teenager he delivered for Reeds Market...
Patricia Carr
Jul 7, 2007
Ms. Patricia L. "Pat" Carr, age 74, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007. She was born in Muskegon on September 6, 1932 to Martin W. and Alma F. (Hammond) Carr and was a life resident of the area. Pat graduated from Muskegon High School in 1949 and remained a Big Red's fan. She was retired from American Coil and...
Beatrice Hammons
Jul 7, 2007
Mrs. Beatrice Hammons, age 90, died Saturday, July 7, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 22, 1917 to Fred & Martha (Rood) Berson and married Russell L. Hammons on October 12, 1940. She was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church of Fruitport. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Warren (Mary) Hammons, Kenneth (Sandra) Hammons; daughter, Patricia (Mark) Johnson....
Jason Moore
Jul 7, 2007
Jason A. Moore, age 28, died July 7, 2007. Born April 21, 1979, in Muskegon, to Dick and Gloria (Bernhardt) Moore. On March 10, 2005, in Muskegon, he married the former Amanda Pitts. He had worked for White Lake Dock & Dredge and was a a member of St. James Lutheran Church. FAMILY: His wife, Amanda; a daughter, Aaliyah...
Phillip Kiel
Jul 7, 2007
Phil Kiel was a life-of-the-party kind of man, so talented, charismatic, and fun-loving, you couldnt help but want to be around him. He was a loving son, brother, fianc and friend to so many, who gave everyone he met a new nickname, just for laughs, but always with love. That was Phil, though, a man with a big personality,...
Brennan Vandenbrink
Jul 7, 2007
Baby Brennan Nicholas Vandenbrink, 6 pounds 11ounces, 21 inches long, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. Little Brennan Nicholas was born Saturday, July 7, 2007 to Nicholas & Melanie (Shinew) Vandenbrink. SURVIVORS Parents, Nicholas & Melanie Vandenbrink of Grand Haven; grandparents, Greg & Janice Vandenbrink of Grand Haven & Todd & Shelley Shinew of...
Doris Petroski
Jul 7, 2007
Mrs. Doris M. Petroski, age 79, passed away early Saturday, July 7, 2007 at her home. She was born May 29, 1928 to George and Della (Bergman) Launer in Muskegon, and was a life long resident of Lakeside. Doris was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. She was a loyal Detroit Red Wings fan, and in her younger...
Dorothy Christianson
Jul 6, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy Maude Christianson, age 74, passed away at a local nursing home, Friday, July 6, 2007 following a long illness. She was born on September 29, 1932 in Thompsonville, MI to Abe and Irene (Throwbridge) Henry. She was employed as a secretary at Muskegon General Hospital for 25 years until retiring. SURVIVORS: 1 son, Gregg A. Christianson; 1...
Iris Matney
Jul 6, 2007
Mrs. Iris J. Matney, age 82, died Friday, July 6, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 3, 1924 to Theodore & Alice (White) Christiansen and married Andrew Matney in Muskegon in 1942. Mrs. Matney had been a member of Lakes Community of the Nazerene Church and also member of Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed...
Roy Sponaas
Jul 6, 2007
Roy J. Sponaas, Born: March 28, 1924 - July 6, 2007. Roy J. Sponaas, 83, died July 6, 2007. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Bonnie; a daughter, Sheila (Mike) Pack of Sarasota; sons, Roy J. (Beverly) and Dennis (Sharon), both of Muskegon and Kevin of Standish, Michigan; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A Memorial will be conducted...
Louis Martin Iv
Jul 5, 2007
Mr. Louis Elton Martin IV, age 23, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007 at home. He was born February 5, 1984 in Muskegon, MI to John and Jody (Schippers) Martin. Louis was employed at Michigan Steel Foundry. His special hobbies were working on cars and car shows. Louis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris Arlene Martin, Louis...
David Mccann
Jul 5, 2007
David McCann was a man with a curious mind, a proud heart and a keen wit, and a man with so many great passions. He was a loyal son, a loving partner and a faithful friend, and a man who always had such a deep appreciation for history, and for heritage. Today the legacy of Davids life lives on...
