Braaten, Ella
Jan 18, 2007
Ella N. Braaten, age 90, died Thursday, January 18, 2007. She was born in Stanmore, Alberta, Canada on November 6, 1916 to Emanuel & Emelia (Leischner) Siewert and married Iver Braaten on March 19, 1939 in Wyndmere, ND. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1993. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a...
Eckert, Ronald P.
Jan 18, 2007
Mr. Ronald P. Eckert, age 78, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2007 in Grand Rapids. He was born January 20, 1928 in Six Lakes, MI, and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. He was a very active member of the First Free Methodist Church in Muskegon, having accepted the Lord at...
Jesse M. Duke
Jan 18, 2007
Jesse Duke had learned early on in life that material possessions matter little and that family comes first. Jesse was an honest, reliable and compassionate man who took every opportunity to enjoy life. He had a great sense of humor, a life full of adventures, a strong work ethic and an unending love for his family. As the United...
Jager, Todd J.
Jan 18, 2007
Mr. Todd Jager, age 41, died January 18, 2007. He was born January 29, 1965 to Terry and Jackie Jager and married the former Lorie McLouth in 1987. He was the Head Athletic Trainer for Grand Valley State University the past 9 years and a very active member of Second Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Lorie;...
Jager, Jeannette Annamarie
Jan 18, 2007
Mrs. Jeannette Annamarie Jager, age 92, died January 18, 2007. She was born November 7, 1914 to John and Amanda (Gluesing) Baasch. She was born in Whitehall and lived in the White Lake area all her life. She married Henry "Tony" Jager in 1935. Mr. Jager died in 1986. Jeannette and Tony had two children, Henry John Jager who...
Larry Melvin Reynolds
Jan 17, 2007
Larry Reynolds was a devoted father and husband who worked hard to provide for his beloved family. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping with family and friends, and working on his Olds 442. Larry regarded his family as his greatest accomplishment, and he was the happiest in their warm company. With the end of the Second World War, thousands of...
Gloria Ann Stroup
Jan 16, 2007
Gloria Ann Stroup was an energetic woman who lived her life full of joy and adventure. Being very sociable, she made friends easily and organized many gatherings that made life fun for everyone. Gloria was a loving wife, caring mother and thoughtful neighbor. With her quick wit and sense of humor, it was as if she went through life...
Max Sparrow
Jan 16, 2007
Max Sparrow was a hardworking, honest and loyal man, a member of our Greatest Generation, who lived through difficult times, but was never hardened by them. Max was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a good friend to so many. Most of all, he was a man who truly appreciated and enjoyed all his many blessings. Blessings...
Moon, Michael J.
Jan 16, 2007
Mr. Michael J. Moon, age 45, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 16, 2007 in Grand Rapids. He was born March 26, 1961 in Muskegon to John J. and Barbara (Fortin) Moon, Sr., and lived in the Muskegon area before moving to Grand Rapids 18 years ago. Mike was a graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School, served as a U.S. Marine,...
Harrison, William John
Jan 16, 2007
Mr. William John Harrison, age 82, died Tuesday night at Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Shelby, the fourth of Winifred and Clifford Harrison's five sons. Bill attended Muskegon Community College before serving his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees at The University...
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...
