Mrs. Bernice S. Fraser, age 75, loving mother and widow of Robert L. Fraser of Muskegon and Endicott, NY died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 8, 2007. She was born in Obion, TN on April 14, 1931 to Guy & Orell (Woody) Cain and married Robert on June 26, 1954. Sue was a veteran of the US...
Roland "Bud" Griffin, 87, passed away on March 7, 2007 after a brief illness. Bud was born February 10, 1920, in Muskegon, MI. During his career he owned and operated Griffin Construction and Griffin Marine in Muskegon; in retirement he enjoyed volunteering as a driver for the Red Cross and driving the bus for Nelson Place residents. Bud was...
Beverly Jean Spencer, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and best friend went to be with her Lord March 7th, 2007. She leaves behind two sons: John and Fred Spencer; one daughter, Jamie Spencer; and ten wonderful grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters: Dawn (Lou) Baker and Darlene (Stan) Lenz; one brother, Jimmy Wood; and special aunt and uncle,...
Some people spend their entire lives chasing their ambitions, their careers, or their desires, never finding fulfillment or true happiness. Merle Gillard certainly wasn't one of them. Merle devoted her life to caring for what matters most in this world, the loving family who meant everything to her. Merle's story began on a cool spring day in 1917, in...
Diane M. Teeter, age 50, passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, March 7, 2007, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 29, 1956 in Grand Haven, MI to Norman and Delores (VanderMolen) Teeter and had been a life resident of the west Michigan area. Diane had been employed as a bartender at several area...
Dr. Maurice R. Lee, 85, passed away on March 7, 2007, at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, FL. Dr. Lee was born and raised in Muskegon, MI, lived in East Grand Rapids, and later moved to Sand Lake. During the last several years, Maurice and his wife spent their winters in Titusville. Maurice was a graduate of the Chicago...
Mr. Gordon H. Chaney, age 78, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 5, 1928 to Harry & Elois (Elliot) Chaney. He served his Country in U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Chaney had been employed as a flower delivery driver. He liked fishing, loved the outdoors and spending time with his...
Jane Shirley Schroeder, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at a local hospital. She was born May 4, 1915, in Milwaukee, WI, to Burton and Hilda (Liebner) Schroeder and had lived in Spring Lake since 1920. Jane was a dedicated teacher at Spring Lake High School and Muskegon Heights High School. She was then a Guidance Counselor...
Julia Marie Townsend, age 47, was born on March 10, 1959 and passed away on March 6, 2007. Julia is survived by her parents, Robert A. and Gertrude L. (Quinn) Townsend; three siblings, Trudy A. Townsend, Robert M. (Gayle J.) Townsend, and Gerald R. Townsend; four nieces and two nephews, along with several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Julia graduated from...
John "Michigan John" J. Steinbach, age 78, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born March 16, 1928, in Muskegon to Christian and Melissa (Schott) Steinbach, and he married the former Mary Mastenbrook on November 13, 1952, in Goshen, IN. Mr. Steinbach graduated from Muskegon High School in...
Commissioner Stephen R. Wisniewski, age 56, died March 5, 2007. Born August 6, 1950, in Muskegon to Joseph and Janice (Rodgers) Wisniewski, he had lived in the White Lake area all his life. On November 7, 1981, in Montague, he married the former Judy M. Thompson and had owned and operated Home TV-Tronics of Whitehall for many years. Mr....
Mrs. Lulu M. Beeman, age 78, died Monday, March 5, 2007. She was born in Hesperia, MI on April 10, 1928 to John & Mina May (Waldron) Snook and married Marvin Beeman on August 24, 1985. Mrs. Beeman was a member of Amazing Grace Acres Church of Brohman. SURVIVORS Husband, Marvin; 4 sons, Michael Strait, Russell Strait, Howard R....
At 6-feet and 168 pounds, James W. Leyanna was a giant-of-a-man to his family and friends. He worked hard for them and loved life because of them. His unique smile portrayed friendliness as well as fun. His honesty and dedication showed the respect he had for others, which served as an example to those around him. Jim lived his...
Mrs. Ethel (Hodgson) Meyers, age 97, passed away Monday evening March 5, 2007 in Grand Haven. She was born on July 27, 1909 to John and Wilhelmina (Horrenga) Wester in Muskegon where she has resided most of her life. She was a former member of East Muskegon Christian Reformed Church and currently a member of First Christian Reformed Church....
Mr. Robert C. Woods, age 85, died Monday, March 5, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born May 10, 1921 in Nirvana, MI to Millard and Orpha (Batchelder) Woods, and had resided in the Muskegon area. Mr. Woods was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during W.W. II and retired from CWC Textron. He married the former Opal Combs, and...
Mr. John Henry "Jack" Dennis, age 83, passed away in Lindsay, CA, on Sunday, March 4, 2007. A native of Wolf Lake, MI, he had lived in Porterville, CA, for the past 13 years. He was a retired Tool Grinder for Teledyne Continental Motors for over 32 years. A Veteran of the United States Army, he served in the...
Mr. Maurice L. Preston, age 69, passed away March 3, 2007 at a local hospital. Mr. Preston was born October 20, 1937 to Floyd and Philena (Lyons) Preston in Lubec, Maine. He served in the Maine Army National Guard for 21 years retiring as Captain, and then was employed at S.D. Warren Paper Company for 42 years. On September...
Mrs. JoAnn David, age 51, died Saturday, March 3, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 22, 1955 to Raymond & Josephine (Dombrausky) Smith and married Craig Brian David on August 2, 2003. Mrs. David had been employed as a graphic artist at numerous businesses. SURVIVORS Mother, Josephine Smith of Muskegon; brothers, Dixon (Debbie) Smith of N....
Mrs. Geraldine Dorothy Anderson, age 79, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 at her home. Mrs. Anderson was born May 14, 1927 to Percy and Rose (Grimm) Burch in Muskegon. On October 18, 1947 she married Lawrence F. Anderson. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1993. She attended St. Jean's Catholic Church. Geraldine was a loving and...
Anna M. Johnston had gained the wisdom and strength that comes from a lifetime of experience, both painful and joyous. She persevered through personal tragedy with humor and renewed appreciation for what she had. Never one to be idle, Anna had many interests and hobbies, but her family was of utmost importance to her. In Cadillac, Michigan, Howard Ray...