Roy, Harriette O.
Dec 10, 2006
Mrs. Harriette O. Roy died December 10, 2006. She was born on a farm near Scottville, Michigan on June 20, 1917 to Frederick and Leona (Gebot) Sorenson, and married Paul E. Roy, Sr. on February 17, 1941. She graduated from Hackley Hospital School of Nursing in 1940, and until her retirement worked in that profession. Mr. & Mrs. Roy...
Way, Max G. Sr.
Dec 10, 2006
Mr. Max G. Way, Sr., age 75, died Sunday, December 10, 2006. He was born April 28, 1931 in Muskegon to Homer G. and Bessie M. (Lake) Way and had been a life resident. Mr. Way was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a cabinet maker for E.H. Sheldon from 1953-1976 and as a...
Panozzo, Ronald F.
Dec 10, 2006
Ronald Francis Panozzo, age 57, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, December 10, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Margaret Panozzo; brothers, Jack, Jr. and Anthony; and sister, Diane. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Krista; his sons, Ron Jr. (Christi) and CPT William R....
Marilyn D. Benton
Dec 9, 2006
BENTON, MRS. MARILYN DOROTHY Muskegon Mrs. Marilyn D. Benton, age 77, died Saturday, December 9, 2006. She was born in Muskegon on October 7, 1929 to LaVern & Elizabeth (Stemley) Edick and married Richard Benton on September 1, 1948. Mrs. Benton had been employed as a Clerk at Mona Shores Public Schools for 25 years. She was a member...
Francis E. Marquard
Dec 9, 2006
Francis "Rube" E. Marquard was determined and independent, an entrepreneur who used his resourcefulness to serve his family and community. His loyalty and wit won him many friends and earned the respect of those who knew him. John and Mary Cynthia ( Kiel ) Marquard of North Muskegon, Michigan, welcomed a sixth child to their bustling household when little...
Joe Wadsworth
Dec 9, 2006
The most brilliant, talented people often face so many more challenges than the rest of us, more hurdles to overcome before they can find their way. Joe Wadsworth was one of those special people, so talented, yet so troubled. There is so much about this world we don't understand, nor are we meant to. Joe was taken too soon,...
Bryan David Mcpherson
Dec 9, 2006
Bryan McPherson was an outgoing, fun-loving man, who worked hard and played even harder. He was a beloved brother, a twin, yet so inseparable from everyone he loved. Bryan was a loyal son, loving brother, and a friend to so many. He died doing what he loved, snowmobiling, yet his life, and his memory, lives on in all who...
Schilleman, Bryce E.
Dec 8, 2006
Mr. Schilleman, age 74, died December 8, 2006. Born December 31, 1931, in Holland, to Gale and Marie (Westrate) Schilleman, he had lived in the White Lake area most of his life. On May 12, 1956, in Whitehall, he married the former Loretta "Letty" Westbrook. He taught math and industrial casting for 24 years at Muskegon High School. He...
Alice C. Chittenden
Dec 8, 2006
Alice Chittenden was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her life was not marked by glitz and glamour, but instead a stable and fulfilled commitment to the true bounties in life. Her family was the center of her world, and she would have devoted every moment to her grandchildren, if time allowed. In the year 1915, life...
Allen, Lieselotte "Lilo"
Dec 7, 2006
Mrs. Lieselotte "Lilo" Allen, age 79, died Thursday evening, December 7, 2006. She was born April 2, 1927 in Nova Ruda, Poland to Felix and Anna (Gabrish) Jablonski and moved to the Muskegon area in 1948. Mrs. Allen also lived for 2 years in Chicago before moving back to the Muskegon area where she has resided for most of...
Charles H. Rockey
Dec 7, 2006
We are only given so many years on this earth and no matter how many possessions or how much money we leave behind, our legacy is determined by our character and the way we lived. The legacy of Charles H. Rockey is founded firmly in faith, compassion, and proactive love. Guided by his kindness and generosity, everyday he sought...
Schmiedeknecht, Mildred M.
Dec 7, 2006
Mrs. Schmiedeknecht, age 85, died December 7, 2006. Born October 9, 1921, in Montpelier, IN to Lee and Margurite (Bush) Campbell, she has lived in the White Lake area the past 60 years. On May 29, 1947, she married John Schmiedeknecht and had worked as a secretery at Montague High School. She was preceded in death by a daughter,...
Bridgeford, James
Dec 6, 2006
James Bridgeford, was born on January 8, 1922, in Mississippi, to the late Richard and Bertha Bridgeford. He was born into a family of three brothers and a sister. He moved to Muskegon in 1946. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was employed at Lakeys Foundry and also at the...
Vittone, Mark D.
Dec 6, 2006
Mr. Mark David Vittone, age 45, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006. Mark was born August 25, 1961 to Ronald D. and Dolores (Behrendt) Vittone in Wakefield, MI. He was employed as an engineer at KL Industries for 13 years and most recently at Bentler Corporation. He was a member St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and also the...
Velasquez, Ruth
Dec 6, 2006
Mrs. Ruth I. (Yarbrough-Ward) Velasquez, age 72, passed away Wednesday morning, December 6, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born July 31, 1934 to Albert and Frances (Maxim) Yarbrough in Morrison, IL, and lived in the Muskegon area for most of her life. Ruth worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant for private home care in Muskegon. On March 23, 1994...
Harp, Robert Thomas
Dec 6, 2006
Mr. Robert "Bob" Thomas Harp, age 73, passed away Wednesday, December 06, 2006 at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Leelanau on January 2, 1933 to Ferdinand and Mary Ann (Brzezinski) Harp and had been a resident of the area for most of his life. Bob had been employed as a printer for Shaw Walker - Knoll...
Stellino, Eleanor M.
Dec 6, 2006
Mrs. Eleanor Marie Stellino, age 91, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 6, 2006. She was born on October 30, 1915 in Meadowbrook, West Virginia to John and Caroline (Bloniarz) Lescinsky. Eleanor married Angelo Stellino on July 3, 1943 and he died on April 20, 1989. They owned and operated Angelo and Riccardo's Restaurant in Hesperia, MI, later Angelo's Pizza Restaurant...
Lappo, Hattie
Dec 6, 2006
Mrs. Hattie Lappo, age 90, beloved wife, wonderful mother, and grandmother, died Wednesday, December 6, 2006. She was born June 25, 1916 in Muskegon to Ignacy and Boleslawa (Breitfus) Senkowski and had been a life resident of the area. When she was 18, she owned her own neighborhood grocery store in the Nims area. Mrs. Lappo was a member...
Donald K. Fairfield
Dec 6, 2006
Don Fairfield was a wonderful, caring man, who devoted his life to nurturing, helping and teaching others. He was a proud veteran, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and friend to so many. He was also a photographer, whose hobby helped him capture the many moments and memories of the people who meant so much to him. Don's story began...