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,...
Juanita Eastling
Apr 30, 2007
Juanita A. Eastling, age 94, of Muskegon and formerly of Grand Haven and Grant, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at a Muskegon hospital. She was born August 8, 1912, in Fremont, MI, to Henry and Lenora (Tannant) Taylor, and she married Loren Eastling, Sr. on March 2, 1929, in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on May...
June Fazakerly
Apr 30, 2007
Mrs. June K. Fazakerley, age 84, went to be with her Lord Monday morning, April 30, 2007, in Muskegon. She was born June 16, 1922 in Muskegon to John & Mattie (Burgess) Kooi and had been a life resident of the area. On April 4, 1941, June married Franklin Fazakerley and he survives her along with 4 children, Michael...
Betty J. Coles
Apr 29, 2007
Betty Coles built her life around hard work, family and the joy of life itself. Whether she was working, raising her children or spoiling her grandchildren, Betty put her heart into all that she did. She had a generous spirit and she loved to give of her time and talents. Through her warmth and generosity, Betty exemplified all the...
Jack Pickard
Apr 29, 2007
Jack Raymond Pickard, age 70, passed away on April 29, 2007. He was born on October 8, 1936, to the late DeWayne and Evelyn Pickard. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean; daughter, Rhonda (Brian) Kubon and son, Jay (Rhonda) Pickard; 9 grandchildren, Brandon (Dawn) Henderson, Justin (Kate) Henderson, Scott (Barbara) Pickard, Kate Snellenberger, Nick Pickard, and Kayleigh...
Harold Zachariason
Apr 29, 2007
Mr. Harold L. Zachariason, age 91, passed away early Sunday morning April 29, 2007 after a long illness. He married the former Evelyn Marie Thompson on April 23, 1937. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2002. Harold was a very kind and gentle soul who was much loved by his family, neighbors and friends. He worked for...
Lois Quick
Apr 29, 2007
Lois Quick was a wonderful woman, who lived a long life, full of love, laughter and family. She had seen the world change, in a life spanning more than a century, she remained the same: positive, compassionate, fun-loving and full of humor. That was her secret. If you're going to live a long life, you might as well enjoy...
Orlen Card
Apr 29, 2007
Mr. Orlen B. Card, age 87, passed away Sunday morning, April 29, 2007, at VNS Hospice. Orlen was born March 15, 1920 to Charles and Hazel (Carter) Card. On May 10, 1945, he married the former Mildred O. (Osbun) in Muskegon, and she preceded him in death on April 6, 1993 Mr. Card served his country during W.W.II in...
Frank Wainwright
Apr 28, 2007
Frank E. Wainwright, 89, passed away quietly on Saturday, April 28, 2007. He was born on March 26, 1918 in Terre Haute, IN, one of 12 children and 3 step-children from parents William and Julia Wainwright (Albert). The family moved to Muskegon when Frank was 6 weeks old, where he remained. Frank attended Muskegon High School and played on...
Harvey Tyler Jr.
Apr 28, 2007
Mr. Harvey A. Tyler, Jr., age 41, died Saturday, April 28, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 5, 1965 to Harvey A. & Rosemary (Pickard) Tyler, Sr. Mr. Tyler had been employed as a laborer at Acemco. SURVIVORS Mother & step-father, Rosemary & Bartlet Szejn: step-mother, Carolyn Tyler; son, Harvey A. (Tyler) Langlois; daughter, Gera L....
Carl Stolberg
Apr 28, 2007
Mr. Carl W. Stolberg, age 65, died in peace Saturday evening, April 28, 2007 at his home with his family and close friends by his side. He was born on December 23, 1941 in Muskegon to Carl and Jessie (Holmes) Stolberg. He was a GREATMASTER and pioneer in the martial arts, a 9th degree blackbelt in the Korean Martial...
