Carl Segar Lundgren loved an adventure. He traveled to exotic parts of the world, sailed the Great Lakes, and enjoyed dog-sledding. But his greatest adventure began more than sixty years ago, when he first set eyes on his beloved wife Vivian. Nothing excited him more than all the tomorrows that they would spend together. By the year 1911, the...
Each of us faces challenges in our lives, hurdles we must overcome to find true happiness. Dot McGarry was a woman who was never defined by the challenges she faced, but instead by her many triumphs. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, who always put her family first in her life, the family that was truly...
Elisabeth M. (Kennert) Magnant, age 51, went to meet her Lord on January 1, 2007. She died at home after a short illness. She was an RN at Magna-Donnelly of Grand Haven. Liz is survived by her husband of 14 years, David; her beloved son, Davy William, 7 years old; sisters, Sharron Milkowsky of Muskegon and Mary (Herm) Klumpel...
Mr. Charles H. "Chuck" Routt, age 89, passed away Monday evening, January 1, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born March 4, 1917 to Leonard and Ida Mae (Place) Routt in Lima, Ohio and moved to the Muskegon area in 1919. He had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors for 32 years before retiring and was a U.S. Army Veteran of...
Mrs. Dian R. Sutton, age 66, went to be with her Lord, Monday afternoon, January 1, 2007. She was born July 25, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI to Salvador and Flora (Zimmerman) Ruffilo and had been a resident of Muskegon most of her life. Mrs. Sutton was a member of the Black Creek Bible Church, and an Auxiliary member...
Mr. Ross Arthur Loomis, age 78, passed away January 1, 2007 in Muskegon. Mr. Loomis was born March 14, 1928 to Arthur and Grace (Nuttall) Loomis in Mancelona, MI. On July 29, 1949 he married the former Gladys J. Willbrandt. Mr. Loomis spent 30 years in the auto body repair business. He was the owner of Central Auto Body...
Ms. Glendle Rose Crouch, age 61, died unexpectedly at her home in Montague, January 1, 2007. She was born on September 21, 1945 in North Carolina, the oldest of three children of Patrick McCullen and Thelma Roberts (both deceased). She married Robert Crouch in 1963 and they had two children, Connie and Angie Crouch. Glendle always believed "family comes...
Mrs. Dolores L. Farkas, age 83, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 31, 2006 at a local hospital. She was born September 8, 1923 in Muskegon to Ralph and Sadie (Walkley) Wachsmuth. She was married to John R. Farkas in Muskegon on July 14, 1951. Mrs. Farkas was employed at Shaw Crane, Sealed Power and later worked as a...
Mr. Mark A. "Onion" Wright, age 51, passed away December 31, 2006 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1955 to Harry and Theresa (Campagna) Wright in Shelby, MI. SURVIVORS include his mother Theresa; 6 siblings, Margaret (Dan) Pierce, Michael (Julie) Wright, Renee (Tom) VandenBosch, Rebecca Wright, Larry (Judy) Wright; special Uncle, Anthony Campagna and 2 half...
Bruce Brand was a man of strong character - stubborn and proud of it, he wore many hats in his life; Harlem Reformed Church parishioner, American Legion member, BBI Enterprises employee, golfer, bowler and Red Wings fan. His most important roles in life, however, were by far those of father and husband. Bruce loved his family very much, and...
It is not often, if ever, that you hear, "You know what happens to little boys who lie? They grow up to be weathermen;" or "I'll bet you a cookie you won't do that." Unless, that is, you knew Barbara Berg Harwood. Evident from her funny sayings, Barb was a very clever woman, with an intellect that could only...
Mrs. Patricia Ann Corinti, age 73, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 at a local hospital. She was born May 23, 1933 in Muskegon to Fred J. and Evelyn R. (Chaney) Kenny and lived in the area her entire life. On June 13, 1953, she married Robert "Tony" Corinti in Muskegon and he preceded her in death July 11,...
Amber Lynn Buck died Saturday, December 30, 2006 in her home at the age of 25 years. Amber was born May 9, 1981 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A 1999 graduate of Whitehall High School, Amber earned an Associate Degree in journalism from Muskegon Community College in 2001. Amber loved her family and enjoyed writing and reading. She was especially...
Carolyn A. Hawkins passed away at home, under the loving care of her family, on December 29, 2006 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; a daughter, Marilyn Smith, and a granddaughter, Trista Hawkins. Carolyn is survived by a daughter, Peggy (Larry) Harpe of Muskegon; two sons, William L. (Vicki) Hawkins of...
Onolee Tuller was a remarkable lady who lived an exceptional life. She was a beautiful lady in both body and spirit. Onolee was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Most of all Onolee was a woman who believed in her self and loved and appreciated every moment of her life. Onolee never gave into pain...
Ms. Catherine Ann Hornak-Knoll, age 59, passed away at a hospice residence on December 27, 2006 in Sarasota, FL following a long illness. Catherine was born in Muskegon on February 2, 1947 to Paul and Ann (Kibby) Hornak. Following her graduation from Mona Shores High School in 1965, she became an airline stewardess for United Airlines. Returning to West...
Beverly Jean Cryderman went to be with Jesus on December 26, 2006. Celebrating her passage to heaven are husband, Lynn Cryderman, and children, Sherry Collins (fiance' Wade Hetherington) and Irving Cryderman (wife Joan). Beverly was blessed to have three grandchildren, Lonn Collins, Irving Cryderman Jr. (wife LeAnn) and Kristen Cryderman (fiance' Chad Sliter). In this past year the joy...
Elizabeth "Betty" Daniels was a strong, enterprising woman who combined the best of family life and business success. She was a partner in love and life with her husband Amos. They thoroughly enjoyed each day they were given. Betty truly loved her family and made life sweet for those around her. Betty was born at a time when much...
Myrtle I. Bloomquist, 86, died December 24, 2006 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Born January 19, 1920 to Thomas & Celia Kring in Catawba, Wisconsin. She lived in the White Lake area for most of her life. She retired from Teledyne Continental Motors where she supervised the data processing department. She also owned Old Channel Inn for many years and...
Demari Jayshon Carson, 2 days old, joined God on December 24, 2006. Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2006, 1pm, at Toombs Chapel with visitation also on Wednesday, 10am-1pm, and a eulogy by Pastor Rev. Clarence Guy. Baby Demari leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Monique Atkinson; his father, Woodrow Carson III; 1 brother, Devontay; 7 aunts...