David Boyd
Jun 5, 2007
Mr. David E. Boyd, aged 85, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007. He was born in Elwood City, PA on June 11, 1921 to David & Gertrude (Engel) Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia of 63 years; daughter, Janet Worrell (Jack) of New London, PA; sons, Robert (Kimberley) of Pittsburgh, PA, Timothy (Jeanne) of Okemos, MI; five grandchildren,...
Marie Jacobson
Jun 5, 2007
Marie (Bradford) Jacobson, age 85, of Spring Lake went to be with her Lord on June 5, 2007 at North Ottawa Community Hospital in the caring arms of Hospice of North Ottawa Community. She was born February 25, 1922 in Muskegon to John and Clara (Schuitema) Musk and she married Kenneth O. Bradford on March 23, 1943 in Muskegon,...
Emily Janczyk
Jun 5, 2007
Mrs. Emily B. Janczyk, age 88, passed away June 5, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born November 30, 1918 in Muskegon and married Bruno B. Janczyk in 1942. He preceded her in death on December 11, 2002. Mrs. Janczyk managed Daniels Beauty Academy for many years. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald B. Janczyk...
Gerrit Vandonkelaar
Jun 5, 2007
Mr. Gerrit M. "Gary" VanDonkelaar, age 85, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday evening, June 5, 2007. He was born in Muskegon on September 27, 1921 to Joseph and Sophia (VanVeelen) VanDonkelaar and was a life resident of the area. Mr. VanDonkelaar was a veteran of the United States Army having served over seas during WWII...
David Gee Sr.
Jun 5, 2007
Mr. David Alan Gee, Sr., age 33, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Hackley Hospital after a three year courageous battle with leukemia. David was born October 15, 1973 to Donald and Linda (Patterson) Gee in Muskegon. He was baptized at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended Muskegon High School and had previously been employed at...
Constance Supernaw
Jun 4, 2007
Constance P. Supernaw, age 80 passed away at home under the loving care of her family on Monday, June 4, 2007. Patsy was preceded in death by two husbands, Homer Ames, in 1969 and David Supernaw in 1990; a granddaughter, Heather LeRoux; and a son in law, Ron LeRoux, along with a brother. She is survived by five children,...
Thornton Stone
Jun 4, 2007
Mr. Thornton "TJ" Stone, age 80, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He was born September 5, 1926 in Muskegon, MI. He married the former Barbara Mattrick of 53 years on June 10, 1954 in Ann Arbor, MI. Mr. Stone served in the U.S. Army. He became principal at Bunker School, and then taught at Muskegon...
Elden Bonter
Jun 4, 2007
Elden C. Bonter age 69 of Ravenna died, Monday, June 4, 2007 at Lax Cancer Center in Grand Rapids surrounded by his loving family. Elden C. Bonter was born on January 16, 1938 in Ravenna, Michigan to the late Clifford and Viola (Patterson) Bonter. He married Lorraine Kay Slocum on November 15, 1975. Eldon was a mailman for the...
Doris Tornga
Jun 3, 2007
Doris M. Tornga, age 81, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007, at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She was born August 31, 1925 in Muskegon to John and Mattie (Burgess) Kooi. She married Sidney Tornga September 6, 1947 in Muskegon and moved to this area from Chicago in l953. Mrs. Tornga worked at Continental Motors in...
Juanita Ulfsax
Jun 3, 2007
Mrs. Juanita F. Ulfsax, age 93, passed away June 3, 2007. She was born March 11, 1914 in Muskegon to Henry and Lula (Smith) Stevens and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1932. She married Carl S. Ulfsax in Grand Rapids on March 28, 1932 and they were married 73 years until he passed away on May 17,...
Ed Garlock
Jun 3, 2007
Ed Garlock was a wonderful man, who lived a wonderful life, a life full of laughter, fun times, and most of all, family. Everything Ed did in life he did for his family, from his children and grandchildren he was so proud of, to the loving wife he adored every day. Ed was blessed with a beautiful family, but...
Audrey Brown
Jun 3, 2007
Audrey B. Brown, age 92 passed away at her home on Sunday, June 3, 2007. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years, Harold, and a son Richard. She is survived by three children, Harold (Darlene) Brown, Wanda (Acklin) Hoofman, and Suzanne Brown; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Audrey had been a homemaker all her life....
Thelma Phelps
Jun 3, 2007
Mrs. Thelma J. Phelps, age 88, went to her Lord in Heaven early Sunday morning, June 3, 2007. She was born May 13, 1919 in Muskegon Hts. to Arlie and Bertha (Newburn) French. She married George Lillibridge on January 4, 1939, who preceded her in death in 1975. She later married William J. Phelps in Muskegon on February 14,...
William Thieman
Jun 3, 2007
Mr. William (Bill) Hall Thieman, of Montague, age 92, passed away June 3, 2007. Born and raised in Montague, on June 9, 1914, to John and Nellie (Hall) Thieman, he continued to live and work in Montague for the remainder of his life. On December 14, 1934, he married Illa Fern Minor of Muskegon and together the two shared...
Beatrice Hahn
Jun 2, 2007
Mrs. Hahn, age 81, died June 2, 2007. Born May 29, 1926, in Pontiac, to Hugh and Arivella (Baer) Allen, and a 1944 graduate of Alma High School, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 27 years, coming here from Saline. On September 28, 1951, in Breckenridge, she married Lynn H. Hahn and had been a...
Rita Demarse
Jun 2, 2007
Mrs. Rita D. DeMarse, age 83, passed away on Saturday, June 2. Rita was born in Muskegon on May 27, 1924, to Urgelle "John" and Flora (Langlois) Chandonnet. A resident of Muskegon for most of her life, she was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church for 30 years. Rita most enjoyed spending time with friends and...
Dorothy Coates
Jun 2, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy I. Coates, age 90, passed away Saturday evening on June 2, 2007. She was born on August 3, 1916 to Frank and Myrtle Durphey in Newaygo County, MI. Mrs. Coates was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was involved with Friends of the Library in Fruitport and Public Elections. On May 4, 1936 she married Lloyd...
Bruce Carlson
Jun 1, 2007
Mr. Bruce Carlson, age 53, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 1, 2007 at his home. He was born February 26, 1954 to Erhard and Gertrude (Holton) Carlson in Muskegon. Bruce was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School and Michigan State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Bruce worked for J.A. & G. Advertising in...
Kathern Lorenz
Jun 1, 2007
Mrs. Lorenz, age 98, died June 1, 2007. She was born March 7, 1909 in Muskegon to William and Mary (Baron) Jackson. On January 3, 1927 in Muskegon, she married Rudolph R. Lorenz, who preceded her in death in 1966. She had been a homemaker all her life and a member of White Lake Congregational UCC. Mrs. Lorenz was...
Matthew L. Woodland ) Fisher
Jun 1, 2007
Matthew L. (Woodland) Fisher was a loving son, thoughtful brother, and caring grandson. He was hard-working, honest, helpful and happy because of the love and nurture he received from family, friends, and teachers. With his laid-back nature and soft-hearted character, he cared for his family and made lasting friendships. By his uniqueness and spontaneity, he created fun for those...
