Harris Watson
Apr 2, 2007
Mr. Harris "Bill" Roy Watson, age 78, passed away Monday, April 2, 2007 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. He was born March 23, 1929 in Muskegon, MI, to the late Howard and the late Louise (Gimmer) Watson. At the age of 17, Harris enlisted in the United States Army Air Force, serving during the American Occupation of Japan. Upon...
Douwina "Jeri" Johnson
Apr 1, 2007
JOHNSON, MRS. DOUWINA "JERI" Muskegon Mrs. Douwina "Jeri" Johnson, age 81, died Sunday, April 1, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on March 3, 1926 to Henry & Deanna (Ruitman) Heethuis and married Dean H. Johnson on March 22, 1947. Mrs. Johnson had been employed as a sales clerk at Hoslers & Steketee's. She attended Laketon Bethel Reformed...
Marva Dawn Felt
Mar 31, 2007
Marva Dawn Felt was a special woman - devoted to her family and her faith. She always made time for her family and friends, and the kindness and love she showed were just a few of her very special qualities. Always thinking of others before herself, Dawn was a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive the...
Julius Scharmer
Mar 31, 2007
Mr. Julius C. Scharmer, age 94, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 in Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario. The youngest of 12, he was born in Muskegon on January 12, 1913, to Edward & Emma (Rudolph) Scharmer and married the former Eugenia Berniece Gustafson on August 6, 1936. Mr. Scharmer had been employed as a chemist and plant manager, and ended his...
Todd Leroux
Mar 30, 2007
"My love, My life, My angel" Fruitland Twp. "Life isn't measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away." Todd R. LeRoux, age 40, was given the gift of eternal life on his birthday, March 30, 2007. With much courage and determination, for the past two years, he had been bravely battling ocular...
Harry Vanderkooi
Mar 29, 2007
Mr. Harry Vernon "Van" VanderKooi, age 82, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2007. Mr. VanderKooi was born August 13, 1924 to John and Lucille (Walker) VanderKooi in Muskegon. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal of Honor. On September 4, 1948, he married the former Ernestine Lambert...
Roxie Kruzona
Mar 29, 2007
Roxie L. (Barnhill) Kruzona died March 29, 2007, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence. She was born to William and Mary (Morgan) Barnhill in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on December 27, 1916. She came to Muskegon as a young girl and has made Muskegon her home since that time. She married Charles R. Allen in 1935 and they had 2...
Clara Gardner
Mar 29, 2007
Clara L. Gardner, age 98, went to be with her Savior on March 29, 2007, after slowly ebbing away in her struggle with Alzheimer's. Clara was born December 31, 1908 in Manistique, Michigan to August and Walburge (Zielbeck) Vande-walle, the eighth of ten children, along with six sisters, and three brothers, all who have preceded her in death. Together...
William Acterhof
Mar 29, 2007
William D. "Bill" Achterhof, age 72, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away March 29, 2007 in Winterhaven, FL. He was born October 11, 1934 in Muskegon, MI. He married Elaine denDulk on August 20, 1955 and she survives. He is also survived by daughter, Myra (Roger) Phillips of North Baltimore, OH; son, Vance of Medina, OH; brothers, Jack...
Jeffrey Margret
Mar 28, 2007
Mr. Jeffrey Margret, age 40, passed away suddenly March 28, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born August 5, 1966 in Muskegon. He is survived by his mother, Pamela Hall of Muskegon, MI; 1 son; Maxwell Margret of Muskegon; 2 daughters, Jordan Margret and Mattea Margret, both of Norton Shores; 1 brother, Benjamin Margret of Muskegon, MI; and 3...
Charles Sapone Jr.
Mar 28, 2007
"Chuck" Sapone, age 64, wonderful husband, loving father, and very proud and devoted papa, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 18, 1942 to Charles Francis and Laura (Bozovsky) Sapone, Sr. and resided in Chicago until moving with his family to Muskegon in 1991. Mr. Sapone was a graduate of...
Jennie Kramer
Mar 27, 2007
Mrs. Jennie M. Kramer, age 84, passed away Tuesday evening, March 27, 2007. She was born August 16, 1922 in Muskegon to Peter and Gertrude (VanDonkelaar) Weideman and was a life resident. Mrs. Kramer worked for Hackley Hospital as a cashier for many years before retiring. She was a member of Unity Reformed Church and one of its CROSS...
Mildred Fredrick
Mar 27, 2007
Mrs. Mildred Fredrick, age 91, passed away Tuesday morning following a short illness. Mrs. Fredrick was born in Muskegon Hts., on April 10, 1914 the 3rd of 5 children to Samuel and Katherine Vitek. On September 21, 1940 she married Mr. Julius Carl Fredrick, he preceded her in death on January 25, 1971. Mildred was a life long member...
Russell Pearson
Mar 27, 2007
Mr. Russell B. Pearson, age 89 passed away early Tuesday morning at his residence in Allendale following a long illness. He was born in Muskegon on January 8, 1918 the youngest of five children to John and Josephine Pearson. On February 21, 1941 he married the former Bonita L. Vezina and made his home in Norton Shores until retiring...
Dorothy Towery
Mar 27, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy Towery, age 73, passed into peace Tuesday March 27, 2007 at Roosevelt Park Nursing Home in Muskegon, MI. Dorothy was born September 24, 1932 in Muskegon, MI. Dorothy M. Towery was preceded in death by: daughter, Direna Joann; husband, Sidney "Bud" Towery; brother, Larry Norton; father, Harry Norton; and mother, Myrtis Vogelsong. Mrs. Dorothy M. Towery is...
Bernard Darga
Mar 27, 2007
DARGA, MR. BERNARD Fruitport Mr. Bernard Darga, age 92, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007. He was born in Posen, MI on March 25, 1915 to Frank & Rose (Vogt) Darga and married the former Theresa Idalski on January 2, 1942. Mr. Darga had been employed as a carpenter and later was employed with Yerington & Harris Construction. He was...
Ruth Lomax
Mar 27, 2007
Mrs. Ruth Lomax, age 66, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 27, 2007. She was born May 9, 1940 in Lansing, MI to John and Mae (Elden) Farmer and had been a Muskegon area resident for the past 20 years. Ruth was a graduate of Lansing Business College. She had a strong Christian faith and impacted people everywhere she lived....
Summer Rowell-White
Mar 26, 2007
Our dearly beloved Summer Lavenn Rowell-White, age 26, departed this life on Monday, March 26, 2007, at 8:30 pm. from Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon Heights, MI. She was born in Muskegon November 19, 1980 the daughter of Wali Ahmad and Gwendebra Rowell-Cage. Summer received her formal education from Muskegon Public School system where she graduated June, 1999. Summer...
Francis Kaiser
Mar 26, 2007
Mr. Francis "Fran" Jefferson Kaiser, age 93, died Monday, March 26, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Elk Rapids, MI to Frank and Cliffie (O'Dell) Kaiser, and had lived in Muskegon most of his life. Mr. Kaiser served his country in the National Guard, and retired from Teledyne Continental Motors. He loved gardening in his backyard and fishing....
Audrey Williamson
Mar 26, 2007
Audrey Williamson was a kind and gentle woman, who lived a devoted life, a lady small in stature but strong of heart. She was a loving wife and mother, respected and loved by many. She was also a gifted seamstress and musician. Audrey's life began in Muskegon, Michigan where many of her extended family resided. The Great Depression altered...