Kathleen Hubbard
May 26, 2007
Kathleen Lynn Hubbard, age 41, died May 26, 2007. She was born April 10, 1966, in Muskegon to James and Martha (Crawford) Hubbard. A graduate of Muskegon Community College, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse. FAMILY: 1 daughter, Amber Hubbard of North Muskegon; 1 son, Nicholas Hubbard of Fruitport; a grandson, Stephen Deyo of North Muskegon; her mother, Martha...
Louis Eddy
May 26, 2007
Mr. Louis G. "Lou" Eddy, age 39, passed away Saturday evening, May 26, 2007. He was born February 16, 1968 in Muskegon to Don and Lois (Hanson) Eddy. Lou was a 1986 graduate of Oakridge High School and worked for N.I.C. (National Inspection and Consultants) out of Ft. Myers, FL for the past 12 years. On January 24, 2007,...
Ardith Garvey
May 25, 2007
Mrs. Ardith Marie Garvey, age 66, passed away at home, Friday afternoon May 25th following a long illness. She was born in Muskegon on June 29, 1940 to Leon and Ivory (VanNorman) Strait. Ardith was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren, enjoyed playing cards "especially Skipbo with her grandchildren", crocheting, sewing and making blankets. She formerly...
John Bytwerk
May 25, 2007
Mr. John E. Bytwerk, age 85, a humble man of faith, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, May 25, 2007. He died of cancer at home with his family at his side, having been relieved of much of his suffering by VNS Hospice. He was born December 14, 1921, to Peter and Ida (Musch) Bytwerk in...
George Genson
May 25, 2007
Mr. George A. "Papa" Genson, age 101, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007. He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 30, 1905 to Freeman and Joanne Genson and had lived in the Muskegon area for most of his life. He had been employed by Norge Manufacturing for 32 years. Papa belonged to South Ensley United Methodist Church of...
Lerlaine Beck
May 25, 2007
Mrs. Lerlaine Beck, age 91, died Friday, May 25, 2007. She was born in Kansas City, MO on October 5, 1915 to Cleland G. & Emma G. (Lewis) Moore and married Edwin C. Beck on December 31, 1938. Mrs. Beck had been a homemaker and was a member of First Congregational Church. She volunteered at Hackley Hospital Cherry Guild...
Dallas Rogers
May 24, 2007
Dallas Rogers was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother who, through her commitment to her family, redefines the concept of unconditional love. She had a full, caring heart, and everyone who spent time with her felt the warmth of her presence. With the end of the Great War, the year 1919 marked a time of change in American history,...
Harold Wade
May 23, 2007
Mr. Harold Wade, age 78, passed away Wednesday evening, May 23, 2007, at a local nursing facility. Harold was born on October 4, 1928, to Harry L. and Della (Houghes) Wade. On March 25, 1950, he married the former Sylvia Pontius in Muskegon and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2006. Harold was employed by Teledyne Continental...
Walter Goeres
May 23, 2007
Mr. Goeres, age 76, died May 23, 2007. Born April 17, 1931, in Kingsfeld, Yugoslavia, to John and Elsie (Buchner) Goeres, he had lived in the area the past 30 years. On September 7, 1988, in Carson City, NV, he married the former Patricia Whiting. He had worked for Consumers Power Co., at the B.C. Cobb Plant until retiring...
Gerhardt "Jerry" Buchholz
May 23, 2007
Gerhardt "Jerry" Hans Buchholz was a strong, cheerful man who made life good for those around him. In his lifetime, he experienced wealth and adversity, struggles and joys, all of which made him the man his family loved and his friends admired. He touched everyone he met with a smile and a joke, endearing him to many who say...
Jack Elema
May 23, 2007
Mr. Jack J. Elema, age 71, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 23, 2007. He was born January 5, 1936 in Muskegon to Jacob and Jennie (Hopma) Elema. Jack was the owner/operator of L & J Distributing before retiring in 1998. He had also worked 10 years for C.W.C. Textron and for Blood's Front End for the past 6 years. Jack...
Debra Zukiewicz
May 23, 2007
Mrs. Zukiewicz, age 54, died May 23, 2007. She was born February 6, 1953 in Muskegon to Henry and Helen (Shields) Holtz. On August 3, 2002, in Twin Lake, she married Edward Zukiewicz and had been a homemaker all her life. FAMILY: Her husband, Edward; 1 son, Kim Sluyter of Ionia; 1 daughter, Autum (Dan) VenHuizen of Rothbury; 8...
Marilyn Hayes
May 22, 2007
Mrs. Marilyn Elna Hayes, age 79, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Shore Haven Living Center in Grand Haven. She was born November 11, 1927 in Muskegon, MI to the late Phillip Larson and the late Ellen (Butler) Larson and married the late James R. Hayes on June 30, 1949. She had worked at Norge, health...
Geneva Lavalley
May 22, 2007
Geneva was serenaded by angels into the loving arms of Jesus on May 22, 2007. She was born in Muskegon on March 23, 1920 to Charles and Lillian Deater. On her 19th birthday, in 1939, she married Allison LaValley, the love of her life for 64 years. Geneva loved being a homemaker and raising her six children. In her...
Allan Hazekamp
May 22, 2007
Allan Lee Hazekamp age 62, of Muskegon, Michigan died Saturday, May 19, 2007 at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon. Allan L. Hazekamp was born on February 12, 1945 in Muskegon, Michigan to Gerald and Joyce (Jarvis) Hazekamp. Allan served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He married Rose Flaska on June 7, 1993. Allan is survived by...
Mary Fox
May 22, 2007
Mrs. Mary Fox, age 94, passed away Tuesday May 22, 2007 in Grand Rapids, |MI. She was born in Muskegon Michigan on August 29, 1912. The former Mary Wisneski married Fletcher Fox October 14, 1944 and he preceded her in death May 17, 1973. Mrs. Fox attended Muskegon Business College, employed in the offices of Montgomery Ward, Consumers Power...
Marie Bollenbacher
May 22, 2007
Mrs. Marie Bessie Bollenbacher, age 98, died Tuesday evening, May 22, 2007. She was born July 11, 1908 in Fremont, MI to Wallace and Bessie (Bell) Herington. Mrs. Bollenbacher was an avid artist and enjoyed to travel with family and friends. On June 4, 1932, she married Harley D. Bollenbacher in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on...
Lucille Hack
May 21, 2007
Lucille Hack was a strong, loving woman who enjoyed traveling, singing and performing. Above all, though, Lucille loved being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She gave so much of her time and energy to her family, not because she had to but because she wanted to share fully in their lives. It was the 20's, Lucky Lindy, flappers...
Glenn Johnston
May 21, 2007
Mr. Glenn "Mel" Johnston, age 80, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at Mercy General Health Partners. He was born August 13, 1926 in Muskegon Heights to the late Clarence and the late Helen (Sly) Johnston. Mel was a life long resident of the Muskegon area. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was...
Peter Phelps
May 20, 2007
Mr. Peter A. Phelps, age 62, passed away Sunday morning, May 20, 2007, at a local hospital. He was born August 28, 1944 in Muskegon to Jesse and Alice (Miszewski) Phelps and lived in the area his entire life. He worked as a self-employed roofer for several years. SURVIVORS include 5 children, Lana (Scott) Baker, Jesse Phelps, Lianna (Ralph)...
