Harold A. Behrenwald
Jan 15, 2007
Harold Behrenwald was a friendly "straight-shooting" man who was known for his strong work ethic and keen sense of humor. Harold will be remembered as a loving grandfather, passionate sportsman and a strong union man. The 1920s were an era of rapid progress and change in the United States. The newly developed industrial sector was working overtime to fill...
Wood, Winston W.
Jan 15, 2007
Dr. Winston W. Wood, age 66, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, January 15, 2007, at his residence. Born November 14, 1940, he was the son of Dr. Cornelius B. and Viola Wood of Mt. Pleasant, who are both deceased. "Woody" was the first Pediatric Dentist in this area and served the area's special needs children, along with two generations...
Palovich, Andrew H. "Andy"
Jan 14, 2007
Mr. Andrew H. "Andy" Palovich, age 90, passed away at his home January 14, 2007 following a short illness. The youngest of five children, Andy was born on March 13, 1916 in Greenville, PA to Steven and Katherine (Daken) Palovich. As a young man, Mr. Palovich moved to Muskegon and there he met and married the former Wilma K....
Hradsky, Jon "Jack" Iii
Jan 14, 2007
Mr. Jon "Jack" Hradsky, III, age 63, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, January 14, 2007 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born June 25, 1943 in Muskegon to John II and M. Evelyn (Bergstrom) Hradsky and had been a lifelong resident. Jack attended Muskegon High School and also Iowa State University, where he studied Aeronautical Engineering. He had been the...
Wier, Jack B.
Jan 14, 2007
Mr. Jack B. Wier, age 73, died Sunday, January 14, 2007. He was born in Fruitport, MI on July 2, 1933 to Jacob & Goldie (DeGraw) Wier and married the former Patsy Cook on July 3, 1981. Mr. Wier had been employed as a Machinist at Teledyne Continental Motors for 41 years until retiring in 1991. He was a...
Bassett, Undine
Jan 14, 2007
Mrs. Undine Bassett, age 93, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007 at her home. She was born on May 20, 1913 in Muskegon, MI to Alfred and Laurentia (Charron) Bourdon and had resided in the area all her life. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1931 and worked for the Muskegon Public Schools as Payroll Clerk for over...
Alicia R. Boes
Jan 13, 2007
Some people live long lives, scattered here and there with triumphs and achievements. Others, like Alicia Boes, are granted a short time on earth, but are able to fill every day of their lives with energy, life and love. Alicia had a great outlook on life and always looked for the humor in the every day trials of living....
Asevedo, Pete J. Jr.
Jan 13, 2007
Mr. Pete Asevedo, age 43, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 13, 2007. He was born September 13, 1963 in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Asevedo worked for MASD for several years. He is survived by his Mother, Nina; 1 sister, Linda Lou Asevedo of Muskegon, MI; 1 nephew, Ronald Lee Payne Jr. of Muskegon, MI; 2 great nephews, Ronald Lee Payne...
Richard A. " Ditchy" Harley Ii
Jan 13, 2007
Richard Harley was a young man with a passion for living life to its fullest, and to its fastest. He was a fearless man, never afraid to try new things, to learn, or to love. Richie was a loyal son, brother,uncle and friend to so many, and a gifted mechanic, who could fix anything. Most of all, Richie was...
Cramer, Velma M
Jan 13, 2007
Mrs. Velma M. Cramer, age 81, passed away after a very long illness. She was born April 28, 1925 in Muskegon to John and Stefani (Sneller) Polanyi, and was a life resident. On July 1, 1950, she married Willard A. Cramer and he preceded her in death on October 17, 1967. Mrs. Cramer was employed by Great Lakes Plating...
Dolislager, Gerrit "Gary"
Jan 12, 2007
Mr. Gerrit Dolislager, age 86, died Friday, January 12, 2007. He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on May 3, 1920 to Adrian & Nellie (Groeneveld) Dolislager & married the former Wilmina VanDam on March 20, 1947. Mr. Dolislager served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He had been employed as a Sheet...
Schrump, Robert
Jan 12, 2007
Mr. Robert Schrump, age 80, passed away Friday, January 12, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born in Hart, MI on January 15, 1926 to Louis H. and Clara L. (Blohm) Schrump and had been a life resident of the area. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served during W.W.II. Robert was retired from Teledyne Continental....
Smith, Jacquelyn D.
Jan 12, 2007
Jacquelyn Doreen Smith, age 72, passed away Friday, January 12, 2007 at the VNS Hospice House in Muskegon. She was born October 19, 1934 to Jacob and Doris (Roetter) Toxopeus in Muskegon; and she married Hayden Smith on May 20, 1972 in Muskegon. Jackie enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, and going to craft shows. Survivors include her husband, Hayden of...
Fallon, Thomas E.
Jan 12, 2007
Mr. Thomas E. Fallon, age 87 years, passed away Friday, January 12, 2007 at the Bay Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on April 6, 1919 in Muskegon, Michigan the son of the late Thomas D. and Ann (Pederson) Fallon. Tom graduated from Muskegon High School in 1937 and attended Muskegon Junior College. He was...
Hemphill, Marion Ruth
Jan 11, 2007
Mrs. Marion Ruth Hemphill, age 85, passed away at a local hospital January 11, 2007, following a long illness. She was born July 1, 1921 in Grand Rapids to Harley and Ruth (Terpening) Stough and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1939. She married Victor J. Hemphill in North Carolina on February 3, 1943. Mrs. Hemphill was a...
Belmonte, Catherine E.
Jan 11, 2007
Mrs. Catherine E. Belmonte, age 87, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007 at her home. She was born March 3, 1919 in Carbondale, PA to Frank and Teresa (Futia) Sirianni and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. On September 25, 1943, she married Frank Belmonte and he survives her. Catherine had worked for a short time...
Kent, Dorothea M.
Jan 10, 2007
Mrs. Dorothea M. Kent, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at a local hospital. She was born on October 4, 1920 to Theodore and Christina (Gouin) Morris in Cheboygan, MI. Mrs. Kent was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. She was the Family Matriarch who enjoyed cooking and knitting. On October 19, 1942 she married,...
Konesko, Louise A.
Jan 10, 2007
Mrs. Louise A. Konesko, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born April 15, 1919 in Saginaw, MI to Eric and Katherine (Weber) Fritz, and had resided in Muskegon since 2002. SURVIVORS include her children, Joseph (Judi) Konesko, Jr. of Gays, IL, JoAnn (Robert) Hommes of Spring Lake, Judy (Gene) VanAllen...
Sekercioglu, Ibrahim "Abe"
Jan 10, 2007
Mr. Ibrahim Sekercioglu, age 65, passed away suddenly Wednesday night, January 10, 2007 at his home in Muskegon, MI. He was born in Bergama (the biblical city of Pergamon), Turkey on April 15, 1941 to Veli & Nazmiye Sekerciogullari. He immigrated to the United States in 1961 to study at Alfred University where he earned M.A. and PhD degrees...
Hornak,, Martin J. Sr.
Jan 9, 2007
Martin "Marty" J. Hornak, Sr., age 94, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born November 5, 1912, in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Johanna Hornak, and he married the former Ann E. Brida in Chicago on May 5, 1940. She preceded him in death on February 2,...