Lawrence T. "Fuzzy" Nelson
Jan 9, 2007
NELSON, MR. LAWRENCE T. "FUZZY" Porter, IN (formerly of Muskegon) Mr. Lawrence T. Nelson, age 56, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 1, 1950 to C. David & Gloria May (Christofferson) Nelson and married the former Elka Geller on March 7, 1995. Mr. Nelson was a real estate agent at Hansen Realty....
Borgeson, Ida T.
Jan 8, 2007
Mrs. Ida T. Borgeson, age 86, went home with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2007. She was born August 31, 1920 in Effie, Louisiana to Samuel and Olevia (Crooks) Smith, and came to the Muskegon area in 1945. Mrs. Borgeson worked at the Lakeside Department Store for 22 years until 1978, and then at Ryke's Bakery for 17...
Mabel M. Nolan
Jan 8, 2007
Mabel Nolan was a woman whose life could be summed up in Jesus' own words, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" Mabel devoted her life to serving others - family, friends, church, job, and the community....
Rositch,, Robert R. Sr.
Jan 8, 2007
Robert Richard Rositch, Sr., age 82, of Muskegon passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born August 16, 1924 to John and Margaret (Johnson) Rositch in Joliet, Illinois. He married the former Mary Werderits on May 24, 1947. Mr. Rositch graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He served our country in the United States Navy...
Shirley R. Warnock Swift
Jan 7, 2007
Shirley Warnock Swift was a very special woman who dedicated her life to her family and good friends. Always caring and thoughtful, she found great happiness in the simple pleasures in life. Shirley was there for anyone at anytime, not because she had to be, but because she wanted to share fully in the lives of the people she...
Vanderveen, Eleanor M.
Jan 7, 2007
Mrs. Eleanor "Ellie" VanderVeen, age 77, died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at her home in Venice, FL. She was born March 20, 1929 and was the daughter of Ralph and Marie Kern. She married James VanderVeen and they spent 55 years together before his death. She spent most of her life in the Muskegon area and recently wintered at...
Kartes, George Joseph
Jan 7, 2007
Mr. George Joseph Kartes, age 83, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 7, 2007 following a lengthy illness. He was born April 13, 1923 in Muskegon to Peter and Mae (Bisson) Kartes and lived his entire life in the area. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force and served during World War...
John Halmond
Jan 7, 2007
John George Halmond was an extraordinary public servant who served the people of Muskegon County for more than sixty years. He was leader, a gentleman, a teacher, a peace maker, a loving husband, father and friend. He indelibly touched the hearts and minds of thousands of people. His success came from his kind heart and the ability to respect...
Smith, Ferrell K.
Jan 6, 2007
Mr. Ferrell K. Smith, age 90, passed away Saturday morning, January 6, 2007 in Grand Haven. He was born May 17, 1916 to Ferry and Nellie (Conaway) Smith in Whitehall, MI, and had been a life resident of the Muskegon area. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in WWII. He had been employed...
Mcdonald, Beverly A.
Jan 6, 2007
Mrs. Beverly A. McDonald, age 80, passed away Saturday morning, January 6, 2007 in Muskegon. She was born September 1, 1926 to C.L. (Skip) and Jennie (Joldersma) Cottrell in Muskegon, and was a life resident. On January 27, 1951 she married Robert A. McDonald. She enjoyed reading, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren. SURVIVORS include her husband Robert;...
Virginia M. Hines
Jan 6, 2007
Some people devote their lives to their careers, others to their causes. Virginia "Gingie" Hines was a woman who devoted her life to the family who meant the world to her. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and even great-grandmother, who forever put her family's needs ahead of her own. Gingie's story began on a cold February...
Witte, Morris G.
Jan 6, 2007
Mr. Morris G. Witte, age 80, passed away Saturday evening, January 6, 2007, after fighting cancer for 3 years. He was born in Muskegon on May 11, 1926 to George M. and Clara (Mast) Witte. He grew up in Fremont, MI, attending several rural schools and Fremont High School. On September 3, 1948 he married the former Marjorie Ensing....
Spinner, William Roger
Jan 3, 2007
William Roger Spinner (William Clinton West) passed away on January 3, 2007, at the age of 63. He was born on September 6, 1943 to Elfreda and Robert West of Muskegon. In 1949 he, along with his sister Barbara were adopted by George and Marian Spinner of Grand Haven. On January 23, 1976 he was married to Mary Griswold...
Neir, Irene J.
Jan 3, 2007
Mrs. Irene J. Neir, age 92, died January 3, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. She was born in Bay City, Michigan on April 13, 1914 to John and Sophie (Zawodnik) Bessyngier, married Charles Neir on August 24, 1940 and moved to Muskegon. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Neir graduated from Michigan State Normal College (Eastern Michigan University)...
Conroy, Mildred L.
Jan 3, 2007
Mrs. Mildred L. Conroy, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 3, 2007. She was born in Stanton, MI on September 8, 1917 to John and Icie (Urton) Hankis and had been a resident of Muskegon since 1934. Mrs. Conroy was a member of the National Cosmetologist Association and was self-employed as a...
Cole, Alice M.
Jan 3, 2007
Mrs. Alice M. Cole, age 83, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at her home. She was born July 15, 1923 to Russell and Bernadette (Blais) LeBoeuf in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Mrs. Cole was a member of St. Jeans Catholic Church, and the women's guild of the church. She volunteered at Mercy Hospital, was an...
Ward, Charles H.
Jan 2, 2007
Mr. Charles Ward, age 76, passed away Tuesday January 2, 2007 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Ward served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married the former Rosemary Barnard June 12, 1954 in Muskegon, MI. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Rosemary; 1 son, Steven (Tasha) Ward: 2 daughters, Lynn Danicek and Susan Ward all of...
Margaret "Peg" Hall
Jan 2, 2007
Margaret Jane "Peg" Hall was a remarkable woman, a woman of incredible strength, character, and love of life, as intelligent as she was compassionate. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to so many. Most of all, Peg was a woman who taught us to never let life's obstacles stand in the way of...
Roger L. Miller
Jan 2, 2007
Roger Miller was a chocolate fanatic, an avid card player and a Lions fan. More importantly, though, he was a loving husband, a supportive father, and an instigating grandfather. Dependable and honest, sincere and caring, Roger was a happy-go-lucky guy who was never happier than when surrounded by his beloved family members. Roger Lee was born on August 25,...
Anderson, Donald E.
Jan 2, 2007
Donald E. Anderson, age 89, passed away at Northcrest Nursing Home, on January 2, 2007. He was born in Big Rapids, Michigan, the son of the late, Nicholas and Blanche Stevens. Along with his parents, Donald was also preceded in death his sister, Irene Mitchell. Donald was a farmer in Big Rapids, and was married to Virginia Finkbiener. They...