Barrett, Clifford G.
Dec 5, 2006
Clifford Barrett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in Muskegon MI. He was born Friday, November 13, 1925, in Alpena, Michigan to William Alfred and Celena Voylet (Whaley) Barrett. Clifford was a Veteran of W.W.II with European Service in the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, and was honorably discharged in April 1946. He married Georgianna...
Czarniecki, Marion Z. "Mike"
Dec 5, 2006
Mr. Marion Z. "Mike" Czarniecki age 90, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at his home. He was born August 15, 1916 to Ladislav & Maria (Gozdzik) Czarniecki in Lansing, MI. He moved to Muskegon when he was a young boy. He married the former Stella Marie Wisniewski in Pittsburg, PA on January 13, 1946. Mr. Czarniecki attended St....
Helsel, Dennis C.
Dec 4, 2006
Mr. Dennis C. Helsel, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at home December 4, 2006, following a short illness. He was born July 19, 1957 in Grand Rapids to Harold and Gladys (Calkins) Helsel. He was a graduate of Comstock Park High School and resided in Grand Rapids until coming to Muskegon in 1991. He married the former Joyce A....
Erickson, Norma Leola
Dec 4, 2006
Mrs. Norma L. Erickson, age 87, passed away Monday, December 4, 2006, at her home. She was born May 10, 1919 in Muskegon to the late Richard and Antonette (DeMoor) Shannon. Norma worked as a Red Cross volunteer during W.W.II and was Head of Payroll at Browne-Morse Company for many years. She and her husband, Robert, were members of...
Sitzema, James Eman
Dec 4, 2006
Mr. James E. Sitzema, age 88, passed away Monday, December 4, 2006 after a short illness. He was born in Ellsworth, MI on September 12, 1918 to Ralph and Anna (Hogerheide) Sitzema, Sr. and had been a resident of Muskegon and Charlevoix. Mr. Sitzema had been employed at Shaw Walker Co. (Knoll Group) for 42 years before retiring in...
Jones, Alvera Atkinson
Dec 4, 2006
Mrs. Alvera Jones, age 65, passed Mon., Dec. 4, 2006 at Heartland of Whitehall. She retired from Sears as a sales clerk. She is survived by her mother, Alice Atkinson; her husband, Louis Jones; 4 sons, Johnny, Michael, Sr., Russell, Sr., Robert; 1 daughter, Theresa; 2 sisters, Gloria 3 brothers, James Jr., Walter & Christopher; and she was preceded...
Posvistak, Jeane
Dec 3, 2006
Mrs. Jeane Posvistak, age 84, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning and peacefully went home to be with her Lord. She was born September 2, 1922 in Santa Rosa, CA to Arthur and Clara (Bennett) Thompson. She married Walter Posvistak in Santa Rosa, CA on February 24, 1945 and relocated to Muskegon. Mrs. Posvistak was a member of Grace Evangelical...
Eagle, Betty L.
Dec 3, 2006
Mrs. Betty L. Eagle, age 80, passed away at a local hospital December 3, 2006, following a long illness. The youngest of 8 children, she was born July 10, 1926 in Nunica to George and Jennie (Sikkenga) Langlois. She married Noble Eagle in Dennison, MI in 1946 and he preceded her in death on November 5, 1988. Betty was...
Herb Bard
Dec 3, 2006
Some of us find our greatest happiness in our careers, our own successes, or our pursuits. Herb Bard was a man whose greatest enjoyment came from the happiness of others. He was a loyal son and protective brother, and a deeply loving husband, who devoted his life to the family he loved most of all. Herb's story began on...
Orville H. Davis
Dec 3, 2006
DAVIS, MR. ORVILLE H. Muskegon Mr. Orville H. Davis, age 93, died Sunday, December 3, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 22, 1913 to Arthur & Flora (Miller) Davis and married Bessie Tyler in 1948. She preceded him in death May 30, 1993. Mr. Davis had been employed at Teledyne Continental Motors until retiring in 1972....
Deheer, Maryann
Dec 3, 2006
DEHEER, MRS. MARY ANN Grand Haven Mrs. Mary Ann DeHeer, age 76, died Sunday, December 3, 2006. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on July 31, 1930 to George & Marie (Moll) McCarthy & married Aart DeHeer on November 22, 1947. Mrs. DeHeer had been employed at Stamp Products & then ran a day care in her home....
Lois A. Durocher
Dec 3, 2006
Lois Durocher was a woman of such great independence, principle, and character. She was a woman who was so passionate in her beliefs, and so devoted to the causes she cared for. She was a loyal, loving friend and neighbor, and a woman who did much for so many. Most of all, Lois was always her own person, who...
Widener, Shirley
Dec 3, 2006
Mrs. Shirley Ellen Widener, age 82, died Sunday, December 3, 2006. She was born in Delray, MI on August 27, 1924 to Herman & Ella (Gabriel) Trominski. Mrs. Widener had been employed as an Insurance Underwriter at Home Insurance Company in Detroit and Grand Rapids for over 20 years until retiring in 1985. SURVIVORS 1 Daughter, Deborah Frankel of...
Thomas "Tom" Gale
Dec 1, 2006
Tom Gale was a true "man for all seasons". From building cabinets and fixing cars, to surprising his lovely wife with roses on Valentine's Day, he appreciated the many things that make life so valuable. A loving brother, husband, father and grandfather, Tom Gale spent each day grabbing happiness in the passing moments of life. 1951 was a relatively...
Roberson, Lee Dora
Dec 1, 2006
Lee Dora Roberson, age 71, peacefully went Home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2006 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. She was born on November 10, 1935 in Alexandria, LA to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Scott. She graduated from Alexandria High School. In December 1954 she united in holy matrimony to Marcell Roberson, to that union 3...
Janice K. Whitlow
Nov 30, 2006
Janice (Owen) Whitlow was a woman with a warm heart and infectious spirit who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was a dedicated teacher and a devoted wife and mother, who consistently supported and encouraged her students and her family. In 1948, Harry S. Truman was President and the University of Michigan claimed the NCAA football...
Bridenstine, Joyce D.
Nov 30, 2006
Mrs. Joyce D. Bridenstine, age 72, died Thursday, November 30, 2006. She was born on November 17, 1934 to Henry & Lucillle (Anthony) Zylman and married Carl Bridenstine on August 1, 1951. Mrs. Bridenstine had been employed in Quality Assurance at American Coil & Spring and Great Lakes Plating. She loved trips to casinos, playing bingo, and gardening. SURVIVORS...
Kaiser, Janice M.
Nov 30, 2006
Mrs. Janice M. Kaiser, age 68, died Thursday, November 30, 2006, in Muskegon. She was born on May 21, 1938 in Muskegon to Louis and Cornelia (Valentine) Mull, and had resided in the area all of her life. She had worked at Meijers as a cosmetician for over 15 years, and loved doing crossword puzzles. On May 14, 1957,...
Lennon, Leo Harold
Nov 29, 2006
Mr. Leo Harold Lennon, age 90, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at VNS - Hospice House. He was born September 8, 1916 in Gladwin, MI to Mathew and Mary Edna (Breault) Lennon and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII. On May 16, 1953,...
Ozgowicz, Emil W.
Nov 29, 2006
Mr. Emil Walter Ozgowicz, age 84, died Wednesday, November 29, 2006. He was born on November 5, 1922 in Muskegon, MI to Joseph and Katherine (Hrycej) Ozgowicz. Emil married Violet A. Weber on July 18, 1953 and she died on July 2, 1995. He worked many years at the Handy Button Machine Co. in Melrose, IL and was a...