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...
Stephen Miller
Jul 5, 2007
Mr. Stephen J. Miller, age 82, died early Thursday morning, July 5, 2007. He was born March 13, 1925 in Muskegon Heights to John and Julia (Engle) Miller. Mr. Miller was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in W.W.II. He worked 47 years for Teledyne Continental Motors before retiring in 1989. He also worked for Gov's Market in Roosevelt Park...
Jenae Mura
Jul 5, 2007
Mrs. Jenae Mura, age 51, passed into the eternal salvation and glory of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 5, 2007 (after a lengthly and courageous battle with cancer). She was born February 29, 1956 in Fremont to Charles and Joyce Bourdon. She married William (Bill) Mura in 1974 and had three children. She knew her...
Willard Dill Sr
Jul 5, 2007
Mr. Willard C. Dill, Sr. age 84, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Mercy General Health Partners. He was born December 21, 1922 in Claybanks Township, MI to the late David and Gertrude (Harjes) Dill. He married Miss Bernita Forrest on October 24, 1970. Willard was a member of Cloverville Baptist Church and had retired from CWC Castings...
Carl Little
Jul 4, 2007
Mr. Carl L. Little, age 83, died Wednesday morning, July 4, 2007. He was born January 7, 1924 in Eastport, Florida to Hover B. and Frances C. (Stockstill) Little. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII. In 1949 he graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and taught school for a couple of years. He married the...
Betty Jane Miller-Barrett
Jul 4, 2007
Betty Jane Miller-Barrett, age 80, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 4, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born February 4, 1927 in Los Angeles, California, to Wallace and Mary Van Allen, and was of Dutch and Irish ancestry. She graduated from Beverly Hills High School and attended the University of Southern California. As a young...
Mary Brady
Jul 4, 2007
Mrs. Mary Jane Brady, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on July 4, 2007. She was born September 4, 1933 in Batesville, Arkansas to Ray and Opal (Stevens) Paxton. She married Robert L. Brady on December 13, 1949 and he preceded her in death on February 24, 1988. Mary Jane was a faithful member of the Muskegon...
Darvin Cooper
Jul 4, 2007
Mr. Darvin L. Cooper age 82 died Wednesday, July 4, 2007. He was born in Blackburg, SC on February 2, 1925 to Rev. George & Oveda ( Turney ) Cooper and married the former Jeanne Pinsonneault on May 12, 1967 in Belair, MD. Mr Cooper was a Navy veteran of WWII and retired from the Coast Guard as a...
Freda Rule
Jul 3, 2007
Freda Rule, age 80, died July 6, 2007 at her home on Indian Point. Born July 3, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to herman and Ruby (Kidner) Buehl, she attended Ohio State University. She held a private pilot's license and met Robert M. Rule while both were working at the Ohio State University airport. They were married on June 12,...
Frank Bernard
Jul 3, 2007
Mr. Frank L. Bernard, age 76, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at Hackley Hospital. He was born May 12, 1931 to Frank and Lydia (Wittkop) Bernard in Muskegon. He retired from Anderson Pattern after 43 years of service and was presently employed part-time by Avis Rent-A-Car. Frank was a member of the Vikings Linne Lodge #57, the...
Marvin Dausman
Jul 2, 2007
Mr. Marvin A. "Squeek" Dausman, age 65, passed away Monday evening, July 2, at his home. He was born June 19, 1942 to Louis and Reba (Jackson) Dausman in Mt. Vernon, IN, and moved to the Muskegon area in 1955. He worked at Standard Automotive/Burgess-Norton Manufacturing for 36 years, retiring in 2002, and was also a volunteer fireman for...
Frances Pearo
Jul 2, 2007
Fran Pearo was a woman who lived her life with equal amounts of common sense and uncommon kindness. She had a very direct, outspoken personality, yet never failed to be supportive and compassionate to those around her. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and a friend to so many. Most of all, Fran was a woman who...
Olive Goetchius
Jul 2, 2007
Mrs. Olive Josephine "Ollie" Goetchius, age 95, passed away Monday evening, July 2, 2007. She was born in Fremont, MI on February 2, 1912 to Almond "Jack" and Myrtle (Lowe) Dake and had been a life resident of the Muskegon area. Olive was retired from Swenson Monument where she was the office manager. She was a very gifted woman...
