Vernon Jones
May 5, 2007
Mr. Vernon Jones, age 68, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007. He was born June 28, 1938 in Ravenna, MI to Ray and Dorothy (Eason) Jones. Mr. Jones worked at Clarke Floor Machine and National Fruit Products until retiring in 1995. He loved fishing and hunting with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with his family. On May...
Hubert Schmidt
May 5, 2007
Mr. Hubert W. Schmidt, age 86, passed away early Saturday, May 5, 2007. He was born on October 18, 1920 to Oscar and Alberta (Radek) Schmidt in Grand Rapids and has lived in Muskegon since boyhood. Mr. Schmidt worked with Teledyne Continental Motors from 1941 to 1980 with time out to serve his country in the U. S. Navy...
Gerald Stiles
May 4, 2007
Mr. Gerald A. "Jerry" Stiles, age 77, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007 at his home. He was born February 23, 1930 in Midland, MI, to Ralph and Gladys (Wolfe) Stiles. He retired in 1990 after 11 years as a welder with Neway/Anchor Lock. On April 4, 1992, he married the former Carole J. Toman in Montague and she...
Richard Vanderwest
May 4, 2007
Mr. Richard "Buck" Vanderwest, age 83, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born in Muskegon on September 25, 1923 to Gerrit and Cornelia (Zuidema) Vanderwest. He married the former Jean A. Gringhuis in Muskegon on July 5, 1947. Mr. Vanderwest served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII and...
Stephen Kelly
May 4, 2007
Steve, age 75, died peacefully at his home on Friday morning, May 4, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Steve was born in Muskegon on January 20, 1932. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1950. He also completed training for the United States Naval Reserve at Great Lakes Naval Academy. Steve began his career in the automotive industry at...
Kris Essenyi
May 4, 2007
At 6'4" tall and close to 300 lbs., the stature of Kris Essenyi might have been intimidating to some, yet it wouldn't take more than a moment of talking to him to realize he was really just a gentle bear. He was caring and compassionate, and always looked out for the people closest to him. Friends would often come...
Lee Bortell
May 3, 2007
Mr. Bortell, age 84, died May 3, 2007. Born September 24, 1922, in Ludington, to Ralph and Twila (Lawcoch) Bortell, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 38 years. On October 25, 1947, in Ludington, he married the former Helen J. Ayers and had been a sales associate for the Berh Manning Co. He was a...
Robert Jay Smith Ii
May 3, 2007
SMITH, MR. ROBERT JAY, II Muskegon Mr. Robert Jay Smith II, age 19, died Thursday, May 3, 2007. He was born in Muskegon November 25, 1987 to Robert Jay & Judy (Muttart) Smith. Robert graduated from Fruitport High School in 2006 and had plans to join the air force. SURVIVORS 1 sister, Katrina (Joe) Berry of Fruitport; 1 brother,...
Vivian Kolbe
May 3, 2007
Mrs. Vivian I. Kolbe, age 94, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on December 26, 1912 in Grand Rapids to Clarence and Jessie (Fitz) Raynor, and had resided in the area most of her life. She was a member of Orchard View Congregational Church where she taught Sunday School for many years, and was...
John Pawlowski
May 3, 2007
Mr. John Pawlowski, resident of Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, died May 3, 2007, at the age of 88. He was 1 of 11 children born to Anna (Poliwoda) and Leo Pawlowski on December 19, 1918 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The family moved to Muskegon in the early 1920's and he graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1938....
Leonard Moore
May 3, 2007
Mr. Leonard Clifton Moore, age 83, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born December 10, 1923 in Delmar, Delaware. Mr. Moore retired from Sealed Power where he was a photographer. After retiring, he enjoyed working at Russ'. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in WWII. He was a member...
Erwin "Turk" Thurkettle
May 2, 2007
Erwin L. D. "Turk" Thurkettle was a vigorous, fun-loving man who was faithful to his family, his friends, and his country. He treated life like a great adventure to enjoy and explore whether at work or at play. Always hard working, yet equally attentive to his wife and children, Turk exhibited true manhood as a caring husband, loving father,...
Lawrence Potter
May 2, 2007
Mr. Lawrence C. Potter, age 80, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007. He was born in Byron Center, Michigan on October 2, 1926 to Casey & Gertrude (Hookstra) Potter & married the former Pamela Currier in 1988 in Grand Haven, MI. Mr. Potter served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korea Conflict. He had been employed as a...
Alfred Evans
May 2, 2007
Mr. Alfred H. Evans, age 84, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 2, 2007 at home. He was born in Muskegon on January 13, 1923 to Raymond and Adelaide (Kayler) Evans, and had resided in the area most of his life. Mr. Evans was a veteran of the US Army having served in WWII. He was a Policeman for Muskegon...
Martha Dodge
May 2, 2007
Mrs. Martha Dodge, age 87, passed away Wednesday May 2, 2007 in Muskegon, MI at Harbor Poppen House after a short illness. Martha was born April 29, 1920 in Muskegon, MI to the late Richard and Emma (Haffenbrack) Denhof. The former Martha Denhof married her beloved husband Kenneth (Pee Wee) Dodge Sr. January 21, 1951 in Saginaw, MI. He...
Irene Johnson
May 1, 2007
Mrs. Irene Evelyn Johnson, age 92, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 21, 1914 to Robert & Alvina Smith and married Gerald Johnson on August 16, 1947. SURVIVORS Son, Robert Johnson of North Muskegon; several cousins, nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Johnson and her brother,...
Michael Wolffis
May 1, 2007
Mr. Michael A. Wolffis, age 46, passed away Tuesday evening, May 1, 2007, at his home. He was born February 6, 1961 to Gordon and Marlene (Ulmer) Wolffis in Muskegon and had been a life resident. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church,and had worked for Herman Miller for 27 years as a supervisor. On May 15,...
Lucille Tejchma
May 1, 2007
Lucille A. Tejchma, age 79, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at her home. She was born June 13, 1927, in Wheaton, IL, to John and Celia (Rapp) Bethke, and she married Walter Tejchma on October 30, 1948, in Muskegon. Mrs. Tejchma moved to the Grand Haven area from Norton Shores and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic...
Elmer Wood Jr.
Apr 30, 2007
Mr. Elmer L. Wood, Jr., age 78, passed away at his residence on April 30, 2007, following a short illness. He was born May 5, 1928 in Muskegon to Elmer and Hattie (Shelner) Wood, Sr. He married the former Lois L. Charland in Muskegon on May 28, 1948. Mr. Wood served his country in the U.S. Army and was...
Robert Gleason
Apr 30, 2007
Mr. Robert "Bob" E. Gleason, age 83, died Monday, April 30, 2007. He was born in Clinton, OH on May 14, 1923 to Daniel & Ethel (Fealy) Gleason and married the former Ella Ree Brown on January 26, 1945. Mr. Gleason had been the President of Muskegon Piston Ring. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church,...
