Brezinski, George
Jan 28, 2007
Mr. George Brezinski, age 87, died Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 6, 1919 to Andrew Felix & Jospehine (Klybor) Brezinski and married the former Mary June Matthews on September 30, 1944. Mr. Brezinski had been employed as a supervisor at Continental Motors for 40 years until retiring in 1982. He was a...
Dirheimer, Frederick M.
Jan 28, 2007
Mr. Frederick M. Dirheimer, age 58, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Sunday, January 28, 2007. He was born October 18, 1948 in Flint, MI, moved to Muskegon in 1951 and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the White Cloud Eagles. Fred was an avid...
Dorothy Lawson
Jan 28, 2007
Dorothy Lawson possessed all the traits of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and best friend. She was patient, caring, fun loving and generous with her time. Her family was the center of her world, and she would have devoted every moment to her grandchildren, if possible. Throughout her life, Dorothy was a model of devotion and love, a smart...
Rafferty, Beverly J.
Jan 28, 2007
Mrs. Beverly J. Rafferty age, 82, passed away Sunday morning, January 28, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born July 12, 1924 to William and Maude (Marsden) LeBoeuf and had resided in Muskegon all of her life. On August 17, 1946 she married Joseph F. Rafferty in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1986. Mrs. Rafferty...
Piper, Elois D.
Jan 28, 2007
Mrs. Elois D. Piper, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born October 9, 1932 at home in Fruitport to Earl and Myrtle (Traxler) Tietsort and lived in the Muskegon area all of her life. On September 16, 1950, she married Donald L. Piper in Muskegon and he preceded her in...
Johnson, Lois J.
Jan 28, 2007
Lois J. Johnson, age 77, passed away, after a long illness, on Sunday, January 28, 2007. Lois is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth Johnson; her son Michael; several grandchildren; two sisters, and several other family members. Lois was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheryl Lynn. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and a...
Harriet Radel
Jan 27, 2007
No matter where she called home, Harriet Mary Radel always made it a point to become part of the community in which she lived and care for all of the friends and neighbors that surrounded her. She was generous with her time and never passed up the opportunity to sit down and visit with a neighbor or help out...
Horton, Crystal Ruth "Kris"
Jan 26, 2007
Mrs. Crystal R. "Kris" Horton, age 51, of North Muskegon, passed away January 26, 2007 at Hackley Hospital. She was born April 3, 1955 in Muskegon, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy; and parents, Cassius and Marcella Artlip. Crystal is survived by her husband of 32 years, Terry Lee Horton; son, Justin; father-in-law, Dale &...
Deater, Albert L.
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Albert L. Deater, age 79, died Friday, January 26, 2007 in Belding, MI. He was born on September 30, 1927 in Muskegon to George and Leola Mae (Frederick) Deater, and had resided in the area most of his life. Mr. Deater was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in WW II. He had owned and operated...
Felker, Katherine
Jan 26, 2007
Katherine Felker was born on September 30, 1924 to the late Francis and Florence Gifford, and passed away on January 26, 2007. On August 28, 1943, in Geneva, Nebraska, she was married to Edward Felker, Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1984. Katherine is survived by three children, Edward (Janet) Felker, Jr., Sherrie (David) Riddle, of Lucas,...
Kroll, Chester F.
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Chester F. Kroll, loving husband and father, age 86, died Friday morning, January 26, 2007, at his home. He was born March 29, 1920 in Muskegon to Anthony & Sophie (Kraska) Krol and had been a life resident of the area. Chester was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps; and retired as a Supervisor in...
Mcdonald, Morrell "Red" Albert
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Morrell 'Red' Albert McDonald, age 77, died Friday, January 26, 2007 in Grand Haven, MI. He was born in Lincoln, MI on October 14, 1929 to Gordon & Mary (Schiefsky) McDonald & married the former Mary Schneider on February 11, 1956. Mr. McDonald was a graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology with a BS in Civil Engineering. He...
Vanden Berg, Jerry
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Jerry Vanden Berg, age 76, of Spring Lake (formerly of Muskegon) died Friday, January 26, 2007. He was born May 14, 1930 in Muskegon, Mi to the late Henry and Mary (Yarrington) Vanden Berg. He married Sue (Lutz) Haig on May 7, 1987 in Spring Lake. Jerry was in insurance sales for 20 years with Northwestern Life Insurance...
Reed, Vernon O.
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Vernon O. Reed, age 91, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2007. He was born on December 19, 1915 to Clayton and Phebe (Dawe) Reed in Fremont, MI and has lived in the Muskegon area for the last 65 years. Mr. Reed was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing and had played drums in a...
Wilson, Arlena Mae Lee
Jan 26, 2007
Baby Arlena Mae Lee Wilson, died Friday, January 26, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 26, 2007 to Tim "T.J." & Trudy (Snyder) Wilson. SURVIVORS Parents, Tim "T.J." & Trudy Wilson of Grand Haven; grandparents, Mark & Minda Smith of Muskegon, Alan & Sharon Wilson of Grand Haven, Harley Snyder of Muskegon; great-grandparents, Ethelyn Wilson of...
Dausey, Lyman "Mike"
Jan 26, 2007
Mr. Lyman (Mike) Dausey, age 80, passed away Friday, January 26, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. He married the former Billie Mims in 1968 in Grand Rapids, MI. Mr. Dausey served in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II and was employed at Shaw Walker Co. for over 30 years retiring in 1974. He was a member of the American Legion in...
Margaret Close
Jan 25, 2007
On January 25, 2007 Margaret Close left this earth to join in Heaven her husband Clarence Close, daughter and son-in-law Dorothy and William Ogle, sons Lloyd Brown and Richard Close, grandson Bill Ogle, son-in-law Robert Boren, and long time companion Richard (Gene) Correll. She will also join her parents William and Zelia Conroy, sister Gladys Shaffer and brothers Hubert,...
Close, Margaret L.
Jan 25, 2007
Mrs. Margaret L. Close, age 92, passed away Thursday evening, January 25, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born May 12, 1914 to William and Zelia (Wessel) Conroy in Rothbury and lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. She worked in human resources at Kaydon for many years and later worked for Kaydon Credit Union. She was also...
Arnold H. "Arnie" Kantola
Jan 25, 2007
Arnie Kantola greeted every day with his unique sense of humor. He loved to laugh and smile, and each day he tried to share his joy with the many people he loved. His family was the center of his life, and he was the happiest in their company. Following the end of the Great War, thousands of young soldiers...
Jeff M. B. Bauer
Jan 25, 2007
LIFE STORY: Jeffrey Bauer was a dedicated husband and father. He made his family his first priority and put their needs before his own. Although he may have seen some rough patches in his life, Jeff was able to fill every day with energy, life and love, while family was the most cherished thing in his life. Jeffrey Michael...