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...
Cynthia Hampton
Jun 1, 2007
Mrs. Cynthia A. "Cindy" Hampton, age 48, lost her courageous three-year battle with cancer on June 1, 2007 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2007 The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565 with Rev. John H. Brown officiating. Visitation will be...
Amy Berning
Jun 1, 2007
Amy Berning, age 40, passed away at her home Friday June 1, 2007. She is survived by her three children, Brad, Bruce and Jackson, mother, Kathy Berning. Sisters, Mary K. Berning Johnson, Ellen (Randy) Smith, Nancy (Tod) Knutson and brother, John (Jacquie) Berning, 2 aunts and 7 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas...
Caleb Scarbrough
May 31, 2007
Caleb W. Scarbrough went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2007 after only a few short months. He was born on November 20, 2006 at the Neonatal Unit in Grand Rapids and resided there until his passing. He was preceded in death by two sets of great-grand parents, Miles and Delores Goodwin and Virgil and Marjorie...
Shawn William Edele
May 31, 2007
Shawn William Edele was quiet man with a huge heart. Though he was reserved, he was always looking out for the happiness and well-being of others. In some ways, his family considered him too nice for the harshness of today's world. Yet Shawn was robust in his love of the outdoors and in his eagerness to work with computers....
William Lodholtz
May 30, 2007
Mr. William J. Lodholtz, age 48, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007, following a short illness. He was born February 25, 1959 in Muskegon to Glenn and Marion (Wilson) Lodholtz and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was...
Edna Mitchell
May 30, 2007
Mrs. Edna Mae Mitchell, age 84, of Muskegon Hts., passed away May 30, 2007 at Seminole Shores Living Center. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her 5 sons, Samuel (Alma) Mitchell, of Norton Shores, Frank (Carol) Mitchell of Norton Shores, Kenneth Mitchell of Fruitport, Duane Mitchell of Atlanta, GA, Anthony (Millie) Mitchell of...
Dale Randles
May 30, 2007
Mr. Dale E. Randles, age 57, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 30, 2007, in Muskegon. He was born February 17, 1950 in Muskegon to Orville E. & Alma Jane (Rice) Randles and had resided in the area most of his life. He retired in 2004 as a LAN Administrator for Verizon, where he had been employed over 30 years....
Marva Pearo
May 30, 2007
Mrs. Marva Dawn Pearo, age 70, died Wednesday, May 30, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 23, 1936 to Grosvenor Godfrey & Clairabell Estella (Hysell) Humphreys and married Kenneth Daniel Pearo on April 17, 1959. Mrs. Pearo loved to fish, bowl & gamble. The family thanks Dr. Kathy Alguire & the Staff of Mercy Hospital Cancer...
Patricia Mactavish
May 29, 2007
Patricia Harpley MacTavish, age 65, of Spring Lake passed away May 29, 2007, at the Poppen House of Harbor Hospice in Fruitport. She was born October 10, 1941, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Wesley and Edith (Kyle) Harpley. On December 28, 1963, she married John Nickolas MacTavish at the First Methodist Church in Fostoria. Pat is survived by her husband,...
Shirlie Peterman
May 29, 2007
Mrs. Shirlie Eva Peterman, age 81, died Monday, May 29, 2007 at her home. She was born September 18, 1925 in Grosse Isle, MI to Carl and Jennie (West) Jensen and had resided in the Muskegon area most of her life. Shirlie had been a homemaker and a member of Hope Reformed Church where she was very active in...
