Wilma Hekkema
Jun 26, 2007
Mrs. Wilma G. "Billie" Hekkema, age 82, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007. She was born June 21, 1925 in Muskegon to Jacob and Hattie (Boerema) Herlein and lived in the area all of her life. On June 21, 1946, she married William "Bill" Hekkema and he preceded her in death on January 24, 2003. She was a member...
Eveline Kurtweil
Jun 26, 2007
Mrs. Eveline (Ackerberg) Kurtzweil, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Kurtzweil was born July 1, 1915 to Albert and Elizabeth (Bodga) Pulaski in Whitehall. She lived most of her life in the Fruitland Township area where she was a charter member of Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church serving as a deaconess, Sunday...
Jean Ruth Fuller
Jun 26, 2007
Jean Fuller was a woman who devoted her life to making a difference in the lives of others. She succeeded in so many ways, as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and as a longtime hospital volunteer. More than anything, Jean was a woman who always gave of herself willingly, graciously, and selflessly, and taught us to do...
Michael Wright
Jun 25, 2007
Michael A. Wright, age 53, passed away on June 25, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born on December 3, 1953 in Muskegon, Michigan to Harry and Theresa (Campagna) Wright. On July 7, 2000 he married the former Julie Blamer in Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors include his wife Julie, and her children, Christopher...
Irene Jackson
Jun 25, 2007
Mrs. Irene Jackson, age 78, passed Monday at her residence. She was a retired cook from the Hillcrest Nursing Home. She is survived by 3 sons, George, Earl (Terri), and Louis Jackson; and 6 daughters, Jackie (Willie) Bauregard, Lois, Charlene, Earnestine (Greg) Collins, Ruby, and Sharon. Services will be held Monday, 12 noon, at Phillip Chapel, A.M.E. Pastor Emanuel...
Beverly Berg
Jun 25, 2007
Mrs. Beverly A. Berg, age 79, died Monday, June 25, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 3, 1927 to Gerald & Lila (Glaud) Beardsley and married Minard "Mike" F. Berg on April 7, 1947. Beverly was a member of the Grand Haven Eagles # 925 and the Grand Haven D.A.V. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Ricky (Deb) Berg...
Delores Nordstrand
Jun 25, 2007
Delores Jane Nordstrand was a creative woman who delighted in beauty. She captured it on canvas and explored it in nature. Yet, for Delores, there was no greater joy than her family. She showed deep love for her husband and children and delighted in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She nurtured friendships, served her church, and supported the community...
Jill Stevens
Jun 24, 2007
Mrs. Jill H. Stevens, age 62, passed away Sunday morning, June 24, 2007 at her home. She was born February 4, 1945 to William and Wilma H. (Ashley) McCartney in Traverse City, and lived almost all of her life in the Muskegon area. Jill loved her family, and loved being with her grandchildren. On January 23, 1965 she married...
John Bar
Jun 24, 2007
Mr. John Bar aged 89 of Nunica passed away Sunday June 24, 2007 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Sophia, his son John (Barbara) Bar of Nunica, his daughter Carole (Robert) Coffield of Midland, 5 grandchildren Joe Bar, Steve Bar, Ann (Brian) Hemmeke, Tracey Coffield, and Kimberly (Matt) West, great grandson Tyler Hemmeke, 3 sisters...
Tyler Booth
Jun 23, 2007
Tyler Booths greatest treasure was his family. He was a romantic husband and an incredible father. The mere mention of his family would put a smile on his lips. He lived each day to the fullest, and he was thankful for the many blessings in his life. In Muskegon, Michigan, Frank Booth and his wife Phyllis Race eagerly awaited...
Alfred Panozzo
Jun 23, 2007
Mr. Alfred Panozzo, age 92, died Saturday evening, June 23, 2007. He was born November 10, 1914 in Blue Island, IL to John and Lucy Panozzo. Mr. Panozzo worked for Teledyne Continental Motors for 30 years before retiring in 1971. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Mr. Panozzo enjoyed playing his accordion, gardening, and wood carving....
Orie Panici
Jun 23, 2007
PANICI, MR. ORIE T. Muskegon Mr. Orie T. Panici, age 83, died Saturday, June 23, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 26, 1924 to August & Santa Panici and married the former Verna Palmatter on August 14, 1948. He served his Country in the U.S. Army during WWII where he was awarded two gold stars. Mr....
Gertrude Verschueren
Jun 23, 2007
Gertrude Helen Verschueren, age 84, died Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Butterworth Hospital. Gertrude is survived by 4 daughters, Mary Anna Chenier of Grand Rapids, Phyllis and Ray Rasch, Dorothy Jean and Phil Brown, both of Conklin, and Theresa and Don Fenske of Gran; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Raymond and Julia Maleski of Ravenna. Gertrude was...
Donald Devogelaere
Jun 22, 2007
Mr. Donald DeVogelaere, age 82, died Friday, June 22, 2007. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on December 3, 1924 to Joseph & Marie (Keiffer) DeVogelaere and married the former Helen Cumings on April 19, 1952. Mr. DeVogelaere served his Country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He attended the University of Illinois earning his Bachelor's degree....
Norma Narasky
Jun 22, 2007
Norma Jean (Burton) Narasky, age 76, passed away Fri. June 22, 2007 in California. She graduated from Muskegon Hts. High School in 1949. She married David S. Narasky April 7, 1951. Survived by 5 children, Rosanne (Terry) Gertsch, David (Lee) Narasky, Steven (DeeDee) Narasky, Kevin (Rhonda) Narasky and Nicholas (Patty) Narasky; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Doris...
Kenneth Andrews Jr.
Jun 21, 2007
Mr. Kenneth Lee Andrews, Jr., age 57, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007. Mr. Andrews was born on July 28, 1949 to Kenneth and Colleen (Bolduc) Andrews in Muskegon. He was a 1967 graduate of Mona Shores High School, spent 2 years at Key West Community College and had served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War....
Carl Lofgren
Jun 21, 2007
Mr. Ronald Carl Lofgren, age 73, passed away peacefully and went Home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, June 21, 2007 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility. He was born January 31, 1934 in Muskegon to the late Herbert and Elvira (Nystrom) Lofgren. Ron served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. His father owned...
Marilyn Herman
Jun 21, 2007
Miss Marilyn Jean Herman, age 50, passed away Thurs.,June 21, 2007 in East Point, GA. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon Fri., June 29, 2007, from Agape Christian Fellowship Center, 1155 Terrace. Minister Melvin C. Burns, II, Pastor with minister Dallah Herman, officiating. Interment: Mona View Cemetery. Visitation: Fri., at the church from 11am until the time...
Junice Kroes
Jun 20, 2007
Mrs. Junice VanKampen Kroes, age 87, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007 in Milford, IN. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 10, 1919 to Albert and Winifred (Koopman) VanKampen. Mrs. Kroes was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Marietta, GA. On June 22, 1949, Junice married Harris Grant Kroes and he preceded her in death on...
Evelyn Sierra
Jun 20, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn Sierra, age 53, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007. She was born May 18, 1954 in Hoboken, NJ to Victor & Nerida (Estela) Ribot and married Richard Sierra December 29, 1979 in Saten Island, NY. Evelyn was employed as a medical assistant at Hackley Community Care Center. She was the Women's Director for West Michigan Teen Challenge for...
