Martha Lake
Apr 24, 2007
Mrs. Martha Ann Lake, age 84, died peacefully, surrounded by family, Tuesday morning, April 24, 2007, at her home. Martha was born May 21, 1922 in Muskegon, to Albert and Anna (Rycek) Sowa. She was a life long Muskegon resident, growing up in Lakeside, and loving Lake Michigan. She married Alvin Lake in 1966 and he preceded her in...
Michael Gautraud
Apr 24, 2007
Michael J. Gautraud, age 56, loving and generous father, husband, brother, uncle and son, passed away April 24, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was born to Michael G. and Ann E. (Riley) Gautraud in New York, New York, March 19, 1951. He moved to Muskegon in 1961. He was an alumni of Sacred Heart School, Catholic Central High...
Dorothy Owen
Apr 23, 2007
Dorothy E. Owen, age 86, passed away on April 23, 3007. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Willis and a daughter, Patricia. Surviving are her daughter, Linda Owen; six grandchildren, Kevin, Dayna, Kristin, Nathan, Joy, and Calvin; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor (Herb) Califf; a son-in-law, Wayne Olson and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy loved sewing, crocheting,...
William Mcnally
Apr 22, 2007
McNally, William Francis Grand Haven, Michigan (formerly of North Muskegon) William was born January 28, 1929 in Chicago, IL and died at home on April 22, 2007 in Grand Haven. Mr. McNally formerly was a litigation partner in Muskegon, handling major products liability and commercial litigation. After earning a B.A. in English from Loyola University, he attended U.S. Navy...
Michael Furbush
Apr 22, 2007
Mr. Michael "Mic" John Furbush, age 64, beloved husband, father and friend, peacefully fell into God's arms surrounded by family and friends on Sunday evening, April 22, 2007. He was born June 20, 1942 in Muskegon to the late John and the late Hazel (Carney) Furbush. Mic served our country in the United States Army. Mic was a kind,...
Bonnie Webster
Apr 22, 2007
Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Webster was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and beloved friend. She lived her life with vigor and joy, such that others wanted to be around her. Her words and actions were guided by her trust in God and her desire to live like the one she followed, Jesus Christ. Bonnie's life was full of...
Ardith Spoelman
Apr 22, 2007
Mrs. Ardith A. Spoelman, age 67, passed away April 22, 2007. She was born on May 12, 1939 to Duane and Corene (Rushton) Johnson in Central Lake, MI. She was a member of Hope Reformed Church. Mrs. Spoelman was a volunteer at Hospice, March of Dimes, and an active member of TOPS. She enjoyed quilting, genealogy and traveling with...
Carl Mattson
Apr 21, 2007
Mr. Carl Robert "Bob" Mattson, age 86, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Oak Crest Manors of Spring Lake. He was born December 6, 1920 in Muskegon to Carl G. and Emma (Kronman) Mattson and lived in the area his entire life. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force having served during W.W.II from 1942-1945...
Letta B. Shawboose
Apr 21, 2007
There is an old Beatles' song that describes the compassion of a mother and the peace and wisdom she can give to her child. For those who knew Letta Susan Shawboose the song "Let it Be" matched her sweet and kind-hearted nature and, therefore, it was the perfect song to give her as a nickname, "Letta B." Her children...
Alberta Nicles
Apr 21, 2007
Mrs. Alberta Josephine Nicles, age 91, died Saturday, April 21, 2007. She was born on November 13, 1916 in Muskegon to Leslie and Agnes (Witt) Young. Alberta married Robert Lincoln Nicles on May 28, 1937 and he died on November 20, 1985. She was a member of St. Jean's Catholic Church, loved to care for her plants and garden,...
Stephanie Greer
Apr 21, 2007
Stephanie Ann Greer, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at her Ada, Michigan home on April 21. She was born in Muskegon on March 4, 1957 to Carol (McCain) and Marlett Schultz. She graduated from Whitehall High School and attended the University of Michigan. Stephanie married William Greer on October 20, 1979. She was a wonderful wife and mother who...
Harlow Winteringham
Apr 21, 2007
Mr. Winteringham, age 81, died April 21, 2007. Born March 15, 1926, in Norfolk, VA, to Harlow and Mary (Curtis) Winteringham, he had lived in the White Lake area all of his life. On January 29, 1954, in Muskegon, he married the former Marilyn J. Moran, who preceded him in death in 2001. He had worked as a service...
Bernice Reed
Apr 21, 2007
Mrs. Bernice I. Reed, age 93, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at a local hospital. She was born March 22, 1914 in Providence, RI, to Albert and Sarah (Tucker) Ludlam and lived in the Muskegon area since the age of 5. On September 1, 1934, she married Marvin E. Reed in Muskegon and he preceded her in death...
Louis Boehm
Apr 21, 2007
Mr. Louis Max Boehm, fell asleep in Jesus at home on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Lou received eternal life at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was born in Bay County, Michigan on October 20, 1922 to Max and Barbara (Pfund) Boehm and baptized into the Christian faith as an infant on November 12,...
Ricardo Quintero Ii
Apr 21, 2007
Mr. Ricardo "Ricky" Quintero, II, age 19, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 21, 2007. Ricky was born June 25, 1987 to Ricardo and Michelle (Orcutt) Quintero in Muskegon. He is SURVIVED by his parents; 2 sisters, Jessica and Kayla; grandparents, Carol Hart, Don Hart, Carol Orcutt, Miguel and Maria Quintero; great-grandmother, Frances Stroup; special friends, Katie, Miguel, numerous other...
Jack Sage
Apr 20, 2007
Mr. Jack C. Sage, age 86, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007, at his home. He was born February 3, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Mortimer B. and Leona P. (Will) Sage and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during WWII. On July 21, 1947,...
Virginia Woodruff
Apr 20, 2007
Mrs. Virginia Woodruff, age 89, died Friday, April 20, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on April 12, 1918 in Hayti, Missouri to Roy A. and Hattie G. (Hutchinsen) Sickles, and had resided in the Muskegon area for over 50 years. Mrs. Woodruff was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; and 3 brothers, George, Roy and James Sickles....
Jodi Luckett
Apr 20, 2007
Jodi Ann Luckett, age 19, died Friday, April 20, 2007 in her home. Jodi was a life long Muskegon resident and a graduate of Muskegon High School. Our dear sweet Jodi, you meant the world to so many people. You were kind, helpful, and truly caring. You will be forever missed by your family and friends, but most of...
Clare Clarke
Apr 20, 2007
Mr. Clare William Clarke, age 50, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007 at Mercy General Health Partners. He was born May 25, 1956 in Muskegon, MI to the late Marvin and the late Shirley (Strandberg) Clarke. Surviving are his wife of 23 years, Arlene (Braspenning) Clarke; two daughters: Ondrea (fiance', Joe Cousineau) and Marylou (fiance', Ron Larson), and son,...
Jane Austin
Apr 20, 2007
AUSTIN, MS. JANE LINDSEY North Muskegon Ms. Jane Lindsey Austin, age 66, slipped away to her Lord on April 20, 2007, at VNS Hospice House. A dynamic and creative woman, Jane was a lifelong Muskegon County resident. Born on December 29, 1940 to Dr. John Lindsey and Jaynette Hornbeck Austin, she graduated from North Muskegon High School where she...
