Ott, Stephanie L.
Feb 5, 2007
Stephanie L. Ott, age 88, passed away at a local nursing home February 5, 2007. She was born June 24, 1918 in Muskegon Heights to John and Anna (Lechatz) Charencky. Stephanie graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1936. She also attended Vanity Beauty School and was a member of the National Hairdressers Association. She owned and operated Stephanie's...
Paulin, Barbara Maxine
Feb 5, 2007
Mrs. Barbara Maxine Paulin, age 95, passed away February 5, 2007, at Seminole Shores Living Center, following a short illness. She was born May 23, 1912 in Mesick, MI to Floyd and Maude (Oatley) Butler and moved to Muskegon as a child. Barbara graduated from the Hackley School of Nursing in 1933. She married James L. Paulin, Jr. in...
Stone, Doris E.
Feb 5, 2007
Mrs. Doris E. "Mickey" "Mic" "Babe" Stone, age 87, died Monday, February 5, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born on July 22, 1919 in Fremont, MI to William and Agnes (Brown) Cavanaugh, and resided in the Muskegon area for more than 65 years. Mrs. Stone was a baptized member of Cloverville Baptist Church, enjoyed playing bingo, had many special...
Kring, Ruth C.
Feb 4, 2007
Mrs. Ruth C. Kring, age 70, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, February 4, 2007. She was born April 27, 1936 in Levering, MI to John and Violet (Riddle) Visger and had been a Whitehall resident most of her adult life. Mrs. Kring worked for the Whitehall School System for 25 years before retiring in 1998. She was a life-time...
Scott, Richard Walter "Dick"
Feb 4, 2007
Mr. Richard "Dick" Walter Scott, age 68, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007. He was born on June 13, 1938 in Muskegon to Robert W. & Florence (Evans) Scott who preceded him in death. Throughout his life he was a member of numerous car clubs, and was quite the enthusiast. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife, Betty Jo;...
Douglas K. Herbert
Feb 4, 2007
Looking back on the life of Douglas K. Herbert, perhaps the 4th of July might have been a more fitting day for his birth. He had an incredible patriotic spirit, and lived it out in both word and deed. Spending nearly 20 years in the Armed Services, even years later when Doug saw a soldier he would humbly shake...
Vanwyk, Robert
Feb 3, 2007
Mr. Robert W. "Bob" VanWyk, age 79, passed away Saturday morning, February 3, 2007. He was born May 25, 1927 in Grant, MI to Gerrit and Mary (Haglund) VanWyk and had resided in Muskegon for most of his life. Mr. VanWyk was a U.S. Navy Veteran as a Hospital Corpsman from 1949-1953. He worked for CWC Textron for 46...
Duiser, Marian L.
Feb 3, 2007
Mrs. Marian L. Duiser, age 81, beloved wife and mother, went to be with her Lord Saturday morning, February 3, 2007. She was born January 10, 1926 in Muskegon to James G. & Anna (Borgerding) Hoffman and had been a life resident. Marian was an active member of Unity Reformed Church where she had previously served as choir director...
Pierce, Gary W.
Feb 3, 2007
Gary "John" Pierce, age 50, of Dalton Township, died February 3, 2007. Born June 15, 1956, in Muskegon, to Willie and Vivian (Sheneman) Pierce, had lived in the area all his life. He had worked as a self-employed carpenter. John loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to do things with his hands. Mr....
Healey-Burghduf, Darlene Jayne
Feb 3, 2007
Mrs. Darlene Jayne Healey-Burghduf, age 49, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007, after a valiant struggle against cancer. She was born May 11, 1957 to Betty Jane Healey here in Muskegon. Darlene was a life-long resident of the area and especially loved the dunes and beaches of Lake Michigan. On October 16, 1976, she married Robert Burghduf in Muskegon....
Townsend, Lois Joyce
Feb 3, 2007
Mrs. Lois Joyce Townsend, age 80, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007, at a local nursing home. Lois was born February 20, 1926, to Carl Algott and Mabel (Olson) Danielson in Marquette, MI. She married George E. Townsend on December 20, 1947 in Marquette. They moved to Ravenna in 1950 and became members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Lois...
Mary Stella Komarek
Feb 2, 2007
KOMAREK, MRS. MARY STELLA Muskegon Mrs. Mary Stella Komarek, age 88, died Friday, February 2, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 3, 1918 to George & Sophia (Flejszar) Inglat and married Alex Komarek on August 21, 1937. Mrs. Komarek had co-owned and operated Maple Lanes Bowling Center until her retirement in 1990. She was a member...
Moser, Renee' Lynn
Feb 2, 2007
Renee' Lynn Moser, mother, baker, champion bodybuilder, role model, friend, competitive athlete, proprietor, professional trainer, softball coach, teacher, and prayer partner went to be with her Lord and Saviour on February 2, 2007, at the age of 44. She was born February 22, 1962, in Muskegon to Ted & Lois (Smack) Moser and had been a life resident of...
Piper, Milton M. "Tiny"
Feb 2, 2007
Mr. Milton Milo "Tiny" Piper, age 90, died peacefully Friday, February 2, 2007. He was born on March 8, 1916 in Muskegon to Milo and Hilda (Carlson) Piper. Milton married Miss Oliva J. Verboncouer on July 3, 1937 and she died on November 3, 2006. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a former member of...
Pennington, Reginald
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. Reginald (Reg) Pennington, age 67, died February 1, 2007. Reg was an intelligent man who was admired by his family and friends. He believed that you learn by listening and only offered advice when asked. Reg was a self-taught engineer by trade and a master at fixing just about anything. After 37 years of service Reg retired as...
Paige, Lewis Sr.
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. Lewis Paige Sr., age 84, passed away Thurs. Feb. 1, 2007 after a long illness. He was born January 1, 1923 in Edwards, MS to Nelse and Ardell (Russell) Paige. Lewis received his education from Southern Christian Institute in Edwards, MS, serving in World War II/Korean Conflict. Lewis married the late Juanita Williams-Paige in 1946. He moved to...
David James Hower
Feb 1, 2007
Loving husband, dedicated father and devoted grandfather - that is how David James Hower will be remembered by his family and friends. David was the youngest of six children. He was born to Cora Coon Purple and her husband in Marquette, Michigan on September 10, 1952. Marquette, like many of the cities up north, sat amid beautiful forests. That...
Sandberg, Marcia K.
Feb 1, 2007
Mrs. Marcia K. Sandberg, age 61, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 1, 2007. She was born March 19, 1945 in Muskegon to Alvin and Dorothy (Lundwall) Reimer and had been a life resident. Mrs. Sandberg was a 30 year member of the Lakeside Eagles Auxiliary and a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed the...
Dennison, Robin Lynn
Feb 1, 2007
Robin L. Dennison, age 35, passed away in Grand Rapids on February 1, 2007, after a long fought battle with cancer. She was born on July 11, 1971 to William and Judith (Wlodkowski) Dennison in Muskegon, where she has been a lifelong resident. SURVIVORS include her 2 children, Cassie and Jeremy Johnivan of Muskegon; her parents; grandparents, Leroy and...
Nichols, John W.
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. John W. Nichols, age 45, died Thursday, February 1, 2007. He was born in Shelby, MI on August 10, 1961 to Francis & Peggy (Winchel) Nichols. Mr. Nichols had been employed as a Machinist at MUV All Machine Shop & Ameriform. He was a member of the Country Boys. SURVIVORS 2 sons, John Dominque Nichols, Elwardo Nichols; 2...
