Mervau, Mildred M.
Dec 18, 2006
Mildred M. Mervau, age 98, passed away early Monday morning, December 18, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born July 13, 1908 to Hiram and Johanna (Snell) Horton in Muskegon, and lived in Grand Haven and Muskegon for most of her life. Mildred worked as an accountant for the Grand Haven Treasurer's office, and was a member of the Viking...
Joellen "Joey" Sibley
Dec 18, 2006
Joellen Sibley was a woman with a powerful love inside her, a love for family, for friends, and for life. She was passionate about so many things, from her glorious garden, to her parade of pets, to simply making each of her days meaningful, and memorable. Joey was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother, who made each...
Warner, Carl
Dec 18, 2006
Mr. Carl Werner, age 89, passed away at a local hospital December 18, 2006, following a short illness. He was born March 22, 1917 in Muskegon to William and Pauline (Krause) Werner. He married the former Helen Kuczapski in Muskegon on May 4, 1946 and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2003. An avid sports fan, Carl...
Petersen, Louise
Dec 18, 2006
Louise (Bytwerk) Petersen, age 86, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, December 18, 2006, at her home. The service for Louise will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Richard Hamstra and Rev. Leonard Riemersma officiating. Friends may meet the family Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at VanZantwick, Bartels, Kammeraad in Grand...
Richter, Geraldine F.
Dec 18, 2006
Mrs. Geraldine F. Richter, age 75, passed away at a local hospital December 18, 2006, following a long illness. She was born February 12, 1931 in Malden, MO to Carl and Anna (Stinson) Horn and moved to Muskegon in 1950. She married John Russell in 1963 and he passed away in 1984. She later married Conrad Richter in Muskegon...
Gould, Camrem Matthew
Dec 16, 2006
Camren Matthew Gould was born and died on December 16, 2006 at Mercy Special Delivery Birthing Center. He was preceded in death by his Great-Uncle Jeremy Gould and Great-Great-Uncle Mike Gould. Camren is survived by his mother, Lennea Gould: grandparents, Joy & Jack (II) Gould; great-grandparents, Pat & Edward Archambeau and Judy & Jack (I) Gould; aunts & uncles:...
Caughey, Donna J.
Dec 16, 2006
Mrs. Donna J. Caughey, age 87, died Saturday afternoon, December 16. 2006, in Muskegon. She was born June 25, 1919 in Muskegon to Arthur A. and Alice M. (Fuller) Anderson and had been a life resident of the area. On June 20, 1970 she married Robert J. Caughey and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1996. Donna...
Hedt, Melva
Dec 16, 2006
Mrs. Melva Hedt, age 94, died Saturday, December 16, 2006. She was born in Montague, MI on February 22, 1912 to Melvin Thomas & Ellen Edith (Wier) Dowling and married William Hedt on February 14, 1933. Mrs. Hedt had been employed as a nurse at Hackley Hospital for 40 years until retiring in 1980. She was a member of...
Starr, Donald R.
Dec 15, 2006
Donald R. Starr, age 63, unexpectedly passed away at his home on December 15, 2006. He was born August 31, 1943, in Muskegon, to Raymond and Florence (Carlson) Starr. On January 22, 1962, he married the former Carole Stevens. He was employed by the Alstrom Construction Co. where he incurred spinal injuries in 2001, leaving him disabled. He was...
Sharon "Sherry" Miller
Dec 15, 2006
Sharon "Sherry" Miller was a passionate, strong and caring lady, who loved her family and her God. She selflessly gave much of her time and talents to others, especially her beloved family. Throughout her life, Sherry was a model of devotion and love, and illuminated and touched many lives. 1939 was a tumultuous year for many worldwide. After enjoying...
Baun, Leota M.
Dec 15, 2006
Mrs. Leota M. Baun, age 88, passed away Friday, December 15, 2006 at a local hospital. She was born on September 17, 1918, to Jesse and Pearl (Price) Wellman and has resided in Muskegon all of her life. She worked for Amazon and Lakey Foundry prior to her retirement in 1954. On June 28, 1947 she married James Baun...
Connie L. Mc Pherson
Dec 14, 2006
MCPHERSON, MRS. CONNIE LOLITTA Nunica Mrs. Connie Lolitta McPherson, age 63, died Thursday, December 14, 2006. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on October 1, 1943 to Oscar & Ruth (Counselor) Tubbs & married Leon McPherson on August 3, 1991. Mrs. McPherson had been employed as a Administrator at Riverside Nursing Home. She was a member of West...
Spahr, Agnes Marie
Dec 14, 2006
Mrs. Agnes M. Spahr, age 81, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Mercy General Health Partners. She was born August 30, 1925, in Muskegon to the late John and Bertha (Middlecamp) Batten. Agnes was retired from Mercy Hospital. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; sisters, Alice Beachum and Thelma Mitchell; and brothers,...
Skeba, Dorothy M.
Dec 14, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy M. Skeba, beloved wife of Clem Skeba, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2006. She was born September 23, 1917 in Cedar, MI to Bernard and Lucille (Galla) Peplinski and lived in the Muskegon area since 1943. On May 29, 1941, she married Clement J. Skeba in Cedar, MI. Dorothy was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother....
Tyler, Cindy L.
Dec 13, 2006
Mrs. Cindy Tyler, age 48, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at home. She was born on September 23, 1958 in Muskegon to Jack and Nancy (McCall) Stevens, and had been a life resident. Cindy had worked at Knoll Group as the Occupational Health Nurse, and was a member of Sullivan Community Church. Cindy enjoyed crafts, carpentry, and most of...
Raymond A. Garnaat
Dec 13, 2006
Raymond Garnaat led a life saturated with honesty, integrity and respect. He served his country as a courageous soldier, his community as a respected businessman, and his family as a loving and devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend. A humble and private man, Raymond was one of those quiet heroes, whose great deeds were softly given to the people...
Wescott, Ruth E.
Dec 13, 2006
Mrs. Ruth E. Wescott, age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at her home. She was born August 8, 1927 in Champaign, IL to Clark E. and Florence (Sperling) Wise, and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1960. She was a life member of Genesis Chapter 88 OES, Deir-El Bahrie Daughters of the Nile, Elks Lodge Grand...
Devowe, Randy Dale
Dec 13, 2006
Mr. Randy D. DeVowe, age 48, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born March 13, 1958 in Muskegon, MI to Carole (Symons) DeVowe Bryant and the late Willard Dale DeVowe. Randy was employed at Herman Miller. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Besides his father, Randy was predeceased by his beloved...
Ronning, Al E.
Dec 13, 2006
Mr. Ronning, age 53, died December 13, 2006. Born March 2, 1953, in Grant, to Russell and Edith (Mathews) Ronning, he had lived in the White Lake area for a number of years. On June 11, 1983, in Fremont, he married the former Kathy L. McConaughy. He had worked at Goodwill Industries and was a member of White Lake...
Kessler, Gladys M.
Dec 13, 2006
Mrs. Gladys M. Kessler, age 97, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at VNS - Hospice House. She was born May 1, 1909 in Merrill, MI to William and Bessie (Murphy) Doehring and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. On November 29, 1928, she married Charles "Nathan" Kessler and he preceded her in death on September...
