Hubert Bucher
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. Hubert F. Bucher, age 80, died Saturday, July 28, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Shelby, MI to Anthony and Mildred (Tibbitts) Bucher, and had resided in Muskegon. Mr. Bucher was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World Way II, and had worked at Kaydon for 32 years, prior to...
Paul Vanderwerf
Jul 28, 2007
Paul S. Vanderwerf, 78, long time resident of Muskegon, passed away July 28, 2007, after a short illness in Scottsdale, AZ, his home for the past 11 years. Mourning his passing are his wife of 56 years, Ann (McDonald); children, Peggy Dudzinski (Richard) of Sugar Land, TX and Daniel (Candace) of Grand Rapids; grandsons, Kyle and Drew Dudzinski; and...
John Klomp
Jul 28, 2007
Mr. John L. Klomp, age 91, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. John was born April 24, 1916 in Muskegon to John J. and Martha (Kooiman) Klomp and had lived his entire life in the area. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and served during WWII resulting in him...
Patricia Smith
Jul 28, 2007
Mrs. Patricia A. Smith, age 78, of Muskegon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 28, 2007, at a local hospital. She was born August 7, 1928, in Muskegon to Harry and Dorothy (Tinker) Purdy, and lived in the Muskegon area all her life. Patricia's first job was working with her mother at the Hostess Restaurant. She was employed at Brunswick...
Bernice Weatherly
Jul 28, 2007
Bernice Weatherly (nee Newman), 92, died peacefully in her sleep on July 28th. Her husband of 64 years, Joe, was by her side. Bernice and Joe lived in Muskegon from 1959 until 1984. During that time, Bernice was a secretary for Gospel Films for 23 years. She and Joe were members of Church of the Open Door. In 1984...
Joseph Dewald
Jul 27, 2007
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Allen DeWald, age 49, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born April 5, 1958 in Muskegon, MI. He is survived by his mother, Lois DeWald of Muskegon, MI; Laura DeWald of Muskegon, MI; 1 son, James DeWald; 1 daughter, Jamie (Steve) Mascorro; and 1 granddaughter, Paige Masscorro; 1 brother, John DeWald,...
Jerry Moeller
Jul 27, 2007
Jerry Moeller believed that life was a wonderful gift but all together too short. That is why he treasured each of the days given to him, devoted to his family and pursing the many passions he found in the great outdoors. Jerry lent his sense of humor and compassion to everyone around him. Because of his zestful pursuance of...
Ben Peterson
Jul 27, 2007
Ben Peterson, age 18, died July 27, 2007. Born September 12, 1988, in Rome, GA, to Daniel and Kathy (Patterson) Peterson, he had lived in the White Lake area since the age of 4. He was a 2007 graduate of Whitehall High School, where he was a standout in athletics, especially baseball, and was a member of Calvary Church...
Oliva Scarbrough
Jul 27, 2007
Mrs. Oliva L. Scarbrough, age 79, passed away Friday afternoon July 27, 2007. She was born on March 23, 1928 to Emanuel A. and Nora E. (Masters) Joyce in Malden, MO. She had worked at Scott Paper Company (Sappi) as an inspector prior to her retirement in 1990. On July 11, 1974 she married Eugene R. Scarbrough in Muskegon....
Terry Steinbeck
Jul 27, 2007
Terry Jean Steinbeck went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27, following a short battle with cancer. Terry was the daughter of the late Jean and John Steinbeck of Montague, MI. After spending her entire life in the White Lake area, Terry lived in Twin Lake with her beloved best friend and soul mate, Rick...
Vivian Basemore
Jul 25, 2007
Ms. Vivian Howard Basemore, age 71, of Muskegon Heights passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 4, 1936. Vivian loved shopping and listening to music on her boom-box radio. She was a long time employee at Goodwill and was loved by many. She will be sadly missed by her friends, John S....
Cepriana Gzym
Jul 25, 2007
Mrs. Cepriana "Ann" Rose Gzym, age 89, died Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2007, in Muskegon. She was born June 6, 1918 in Detroit to Victor & Marcella (Megas) Macheta. "Ann" was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and had previously been employed at The Norge. On July 31, 1948 she married John J. Gzym and he survives her...
Marjorie Strejcek
Jul 25, 2007
Mrs. Marjorie Pearl (Jeffrey) Strejcek, age 89, died after a short illness at Mercy Hospital on July 25, 2007. Margie was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Leo H. Jeffrey and her second husband of 18 years, George Strejcek, both of Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mrs. Stanley (Blossom) Kass of...
James Wilson
Jul 25, 2007
Mr. James H. Wilson, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. He was born on November 10, 1925 to Orville & Vila Wilson in Muskegon, MI. He was a W.W.II Veteran and was employed by Harbor Steel until his retirement. SURVIVOR: His children Rhonda (Norm) Spyke of Fruitport, Karen (Duane) Skinner of Spring Lake, Alan (Glenda) Wilson...
Henry Slings
Jul 25, 2007
Henry Edward Slings, age 84, of Spring Lake passed from this life to Life Eternal with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, July 25, 2007. Henry was born July 3, 1923, in Grand Rapids to Adrian and Jacoba (Joldersma) Slings. Following graduation from Newton High School in Iowa, he started his education at Calvin College. During college, World...
Raymond Bauer Sr.
Jul 24, 2007
Mr. Raymond R. "Ray" Bauer, Sr., age 87, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at his home. He was born June 7, 1920 in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Albert and Frances (Altman) Bauer and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. He received his high school diploma from Cathedral High School in New Ulm, MN, and his...
Barbara Kasmauski
Jul 23, 2007
Barbara Ann Kasmauski, age 70, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, July 23, 2007, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She was born March 3, 1937, in Lyons, MI, to Howard and Irene (Wood) Peacock, and she married William "Bill" Kasmauski on September 4, 1953, in Grand Haven. Mrs. Kasmauski was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church...
Mary Carlisle
Jul 23, 2007
Mrs. Mary E. Carlisle, age 72, went to be with her Lord July 23, 2007. Mary was born on September 28, 1934 to Arthur and Fern (Anderson) Putney in Shelby, MI. She graduated from Hackley School of Nursing and received her Bachelors degree from Wheaton College. She was an instructor of nursing at Muskegon Community College. On March 18,...
William Plekes
Jul 23, 2007
William D. 'Bill' Plekes, age 55, passed away at home on July 23, 2007. Bill was preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Maxine Plekes. He is survived by a brother, John Jr. (Jean) Plekes, and a sister, Myrna (Gordy) Zielinski, along with several nieces and nephews. Bill was a member of the Sons of the Veterans,...
Billie Murdaugh
Jul 23, 2007
Mrs. Billie Jean McCain Murdaugh, age 70, passed July 23, 2007 at Hackley Hospital. Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00am at Morning Star Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Sims officiating. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 sons, Tony (Jacklyen) Murdaugh and Michael (Anna) Murdaugh; 3 daughters, Helen (Ardis) Womack, Sharon and Nata Murdaugh; brother, James (Beverly) McCain; sister, Linda (Harold) Cooper...
