William C. "Wild Bill" Sikkenga
Jan 25, 2007
Bill Sikkenga's wild laugh was as recognizable to his friends as his face was, and he used it often, preferring to look on the brighter side of life. Kind and caring, he was a man who brought light and warmth into the lives of his many friends and beloved family members. William Sikkenga was born on August, 16, 1946....
Pamela Kay Janczyk
Jan 24, 2007
Pam Janczyk was a fun-loving, hardworking woman, a woman who faced many challenges in her life, yet also many triumphs. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, and a friend to so many of us. While she was taken from us too soon, her life, and her love, lives on in the many people she touched...
Duren, Michelle
Jan 24, 2007
Miss Michelle Duren, age 48, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 10, 1958 to Donald A. & Rosemary B. (Schrempp) Duren. Miss Duren had been employed at Goodwill. She was a member of Full Life Deliverance Ministries. Michelle loved to knit, crochet, doing puzzles & liked to go out to dinner. SURVIVORS...
Hoisington, Jo Ann Marie
Jan 23, 2007
JoAnn Marie (Stille) Hoisington, age 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. She was born on May 9, 1934, to Fred and Tannette (VanStratte) Stille in Robinson Township. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Grand Haven Eagles #925 and the V.F.W. Post #2326 Ladies Auxiliary. She worked at Gardner...
Dalum, Veronica
Jan 23, 2007
Mrs. Veronica Dalum, age 91, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. The former Veronica Slakajdys married Harold E. Dalum on January 31, 1935. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Mrs. Dalum is survived by her son, Jim Dalum of Muskegon, MI; 7 grandchildren and 10 great...
Crocker, Jean L.
Jan 23, 2007
Mrs. Jean L. Crocker, age 81, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born September 4, 1925 in Muskegon to Claude and Gina (Westerland) Misner and was a life resident of the area. On November 13, 1960, she was married to Charles G. Crocker and he preceded her in death in 1985. She worked...
Elliott, Ann P.
Jan 23, 2007
Mrs. Ann P. Elliott, age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born on September 2, 1921 to Axel and Stella (Temple) Nyquist in Muskegon and had been a life resident of the area. She was an active member and volunteer at Central United Methodist Church for over 50 years; and belonged to...
Duff, Frances G.
Jan 22, 2007
Mrs. Frances Grace Duff, age 90, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Duff was born June 22, 1916, the third of twelve children to Harley and Reeta (McClain) Garvey in Muskegon. On April 5, 1952 she married Thomas W. Duff in Indiana and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1994. Mrs....
Vivian M. Jones
Jan 22, 2007
Vivian Jones was a remarkable woman, of great strength, compassion, and character. She was a fun-loving woman who lived her life to the fullest, with hard work, her trademark humor and limitless love. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and friend to so many, who taught us to appreciate the blessings we are given. Vivian was a blessing...
Minarovic, Catherine H.
Jan 22, 2007
Mrs. Catherine H. Minarovic, age 75, died peacefully Monday evening January 22, 2007 surrounded by family members after a short illness. She was born on April 18, 1931 in Muskegon, MI, to Anthony and Catherine (Buckley) LePres. Catherine was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, had been employed at medical offices and retired from Muskegon Radiology...
Anderson, Ben C.
Jan 21, 2007
Mr. Ben C. Anderson, age 66, died Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2007 at home with his family. He was born January 12, 1941 in Daytona Beach, FL to Thomas D. and Florence (Hester) Anderson. Mr. Anderson was raised in Douglas, GA, and spent the last 18 years in the Muskegon area. He was a retired U.S. Army SFC Vietnam...
Petroski, Fran
Jan 21, 2007
Mrs. Fran Petroski, age 82, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born January 23, 1924 in Muskegon to Peter and Josephine (Mazur) Glomb, and had resided in the area all of her life. Mrs. Petroski was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. On June 27, 1942 she married Frederick "Fritz" Petroski in Muskegon, and he...
Weavers, Jerry Lee
Jan 21, 2007
On Sunday, January 21, 2007, at 7:30 a.m., the laughter and joy of Jerry Weavers' life was silenced by pancreatic cancer. He passed away at his home in Spring Lake with his family 10 weeks shy of his 68th birthday. He was born April 9, 1939, to Gerald and Dorothy (Kamp) Weavers in Grand Haven, and he married Sharon...
Droppers, Arlan John
Jan 21, 2007
Mr. Arlan J. Droppers, age 67, died Sunday, January 21, 2007. He was born in Grand Haven on January 9, 1940 to Lester G. & Ruth (Hyink) Droppers. Mr. Droppers had been employed in the shipping department at Grand Haven Stamp Products for 38 years until retiring in 2005. He enjoyed golf & sports. SURVIVORS 3 nieces, Janet (Michael)...
Feathers, Alice J.
Jan 21, 2007
Mrs. Alice J. Feathers, age 81, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007 at a local nursing home following a long illness. Mrs. Feathers was born July 5, 1925, the seventh of eight children to Edwin W. and Nora M. (Cain) Helmer in Manton, MI and moved to the Muskegon area in 1943. On December 8, 1956 she married Martin...
Lucht, Jonas O.
Jan 21, 2007
Jonas Oltman Lucht was born February 20, 1926, to Oltman and Sophia Basche Lucht on their farm in rural 10 Iona, Minnesota. He attended Country School District 82 through the eighth grade. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at the Pfingsten Church, rural Fulda, Minnesota. He was active in the church, especially Sunday School. He farmed...
Delong, Rita
Jan 20, 2007
Mrs. DeLong, age 70, died January 20, 2007. Born September 30, 1936, in South Bend, IN, to Stanley and Cecelia (Nowastowski) Bryda, she had lived in the White Lake area the past years since 1987. In 1958, she married Leroy Ranschaert, who preceded her in death in 1969. In 1973, she married Carl DeLong, who preceded her in death...
Westedt, Earl W.P.
Jan 20, 2007
Mr. Earl W.P. Westedt, age 96, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 20, 2007. He was born to Otto and Barbara (Zimmerman) Westedt on April 17, 1910 in Forest Park, IL. Earl married the former Haroldine Taylor on February 21, 1939, and together they enjoyed 68 wonderful years. After serving his country in the Civilian Conservation...
Fricano, Laura Mae
Jan 20, 2007
Mrs. Laura Mae Fricano, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007, at a local care facility. She was born March 2, 1924 in Grand Haven, to Edward and Laura Mae (Kitchen) Dexter. She served her Country proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon returning home, she worked at Brunswick, Robert's Window Company, and later on, worked in...
Hiza, Margaret J. "Peggy"
Jan 20, 2007
Mrs. Margaret J. Hiza, age 82, passed away Saturday morning, January 20, 2007, at a local nursing home in Muskegon. She was born in Muskegon on July 29, 1924, to James and Jenny (Madison) Jenson where she has lived her entire life. On September 9, 1946 she married George M. Hiza and he survives her along with 2 daughters,...