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,...
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;...
