Ruth Boltze
Mar 10, 2007
We are only given so many years on this earth and no matter how many possessions or how much money we leave behind, our legacy is always determined by our character and the way we lived. Although Ruth Ann Boltze never had a lot of money or material things, she was generous and willingly gave all that she had...
Rodney Murdzia
Mar 9, 2007
Mr. Rodney D. Murdzia, age 63, of Muskegon, passed away of Mesothelioma on March 9, 2007 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility. He was born December 4, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late Richard Rodney and the late Levina Cleone (Thomas) Murdzia. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 27 years, Shirline Elma (Dunlap) Murdzia....
Grace Mines
Mar 9, 2007
Mrs. Mines, age 87, died March 9, 2007. Born February 15, 1920 in Twin Lake to Milo and Grace (Johnson) Page, she had lived in the Twin Lake area all her life. She retired as an inspector after 21 years from Howmet Corp. Mrs. Mines was preceded in death by a daughter, Barb Mines in 1988; a sister, Marian...
Lillian Furman
Mar 9, 2007
Mrs. Lillian L. Furman, age 89, passed away Friday morning at Roosevelt Park Nursing Centre. She was born May 18, 1917 to Dave and Agnes Hency in Lake Ann, MI. She married Russell Furman in Indiana on October 23, 1937. He preceded her in death on December 1, 1986. Mrs. Furman was employed at Neisner's Dime Store for many...
Susan Romberger
Mar 9, 2007
Susan Romberger passed away on March 9, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Richard; step-children, Richard Jr. and Tammy Tyler of PA, granddaughter, Courtney of PA; sisters, Charlene (Doyle) Cook, Cindy (Mike) Colwell; and brothers, James (Cris) Hekkema and Gerald Hekkema. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Geraldine...
Jean Snider
Mar 9, 2007
Mrs. Jean Snider, age 79, passed away Friday morning, March 9, 2007. She was born December 9, 1927 in Muskegon to Dirk and Agnes (Steensma) Buit and had lived in the area all of her life. Mrs. Snider was a bus driver for Mona Shores Schools for 31 years. She was a charter member of Westwood Reformed Church and...
Celia Winter
Mar 9, 2007
Miss Celia Jean Winter, age 89, died Friday, March 9, 2007. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on September 22, 1917 to Fred & Hattie (Bolt) Winter. Celia was a graduate of Calvin College and was a teacher at Muskegon Christian Elementary for 44 years where she was known for her ability in teaching reading and her love...
Daniel Crawford
Mar 9, 2007
Mr. Daniel L. Crawford, age 53, died Friday, March 9, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 17, 1953 to Fred & Joyce (Obenauf) Crawford. He served his Country in the U.S.Navy. Daniel was a former member of Holton American Leigon. Daniel was an avid fisherman who enjoyed hunting, camping, and the outdoors, but foremost was his...
Kathryn Eaton
Mar 8, 2007
Kathryn "Kay" Eaton, age 93, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007, at an area care facility. She was born June 7, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Carl and Emma (Rother) Kruser. She was married to former Grand Haven, Board of Light & Power Chairman, Glenn Eaton for 56 years, until his death in 1996. Mrs. Eaton was a member...
Donald Ferris
Mar 8, 2007
Mr. Donald A. Ferris, age 73, went Home to be with his Lord Thursday, March 8, 2007. He was born January 26, 1934 in Newaygo County to Newell and Irene (Rasmussen) Ferris. He married the former Judy A. Garvey in Angola, IN on July 12, 1952. Mr. Ferris was employed at Muskegon Piston Ring for 33 years until his...
Bernice Fraser
Mar 8, 2007
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 Griffin
Mar 7, 2007
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 Spencer
Mar 7, 2007
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,...
Muriel E. Gillard
Mar 7, 2007
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 Teeter
Mar 7, 2007
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 Lee
Mar 7, 2007
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...
Gordon Chaney
Mar 6, 2007
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 Schroeder
Mar 6, 2007
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 Townsend
Mar 6, 2007
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 Steinbach
Mar 6, 2007
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...
