Mr. Marvin Armstrong Jr., age 58, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at his home. He was born on January 8, 1948 in Muskegon, MI to Marvin and Dorothy (Smith) Armstrong, Sr. Mr. Armstrong loved the outdoors and was an avid NASCAR fan. On October 3, 1970 he married Vicky Schiller in Muskegon. SURVIVORS include his wife, Vicky; two...
Mr. Eugene Louis Farkas, 83, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2006 at Wesley Long Memorial Hospital located in Greensboro, N.C. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Italy and Africa during World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muskegon, MI, and attended Rehobeth United Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC....
As a young girl, Mary L. Herr learned the importance of family and the fulfillment that comes from a well kept home and well fed family. Although in later years she was faced with some very hard times, she found the courage to endure and the strength to overcome. While life may not have always been perfect, Mary knew...
Mr. Ryan Christopher Davis, age 26, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at a local hospital. He was born in Muskegon on November 22, 1980 to Peggy (Versalle) Villareal and Lonnie Davis. He is SURVIVED by his parents, his step-mother, Janet Davis and step-father, Alex Villareal; 2 children, Che Riccardo and Taylor Renee; 5 brothers, Scott (Verna) Davis,...
Jennifer Lynn Mathews, age 26, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, November 28, 2006 in Muskegon following a life long struggle with cerebral palsy. Jennifer was born March 25, 1980 in Grand Rapids, and moved to Muskegon from Hersey, MI 2 years ago. Among the highlights in her life were boat riding and camping. She is survived by her father...
Sean Connor Flynn was silently born on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, to Daniel L. and Melissa (Orsini) Flynn of Grand Haven at Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon. Although never meant for this world, he will forever live in our hearts. In addition to his parents, Sean is survived by a brother, Louis, at home; grandparents, Don and Mary DeHollander...
Mr. Kissling, age 63, died November 27, 2006. Born December 20, 1942, in Muskegon, to Raymond and Winifred (Schofield) Kissling, he had lived in the White Lake area for many years. On September 7, 1961, in Whitehall, he married the former Joann Pulsipher, who preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Kissling worked as a diesel mechanic for Midwest...
Emajean Lobenherz was an active and loyal lady who had gained much wisdom throughout her lifetime. She had seen remarkable events transpire, including the passing of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, taking great joy in her...
PEDERSEN, MRS. KATHIE Muskegon Mrs. Kathie Pedersen, age 61, died Monday, November 27, 2006. She was born February 28, 1945 in Burbank, CA to Mark & Bernetta (Brown) Crecalius and married Larry Pedersen February 29, 1964 in Nashua, IA. Kathie had been employed at the National Bank of Alaska for 22 years, retiring in 2001. SURVIVORS Husband, Larry; 3...
Kathie Pedersen was a wonderful woman, of such great love, devotion, and humor. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who always put her family's needs ahead of her own, making sacrifices for those she loved. Her love and generosity live on today in all who knew her. Kathie's story began on balmy winter day in 1945, in...
Mr. Harry F. Haun, age 86, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006 at a local hospital. He was born January 14, 1920 in Dowagiac, MI to Willus and Lillie (Schwarck) Haun and lived in the Muskegon area most of his life. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country during WWII. He received a Purple...
Curtis John Charron, age 38, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, November 26, 2006 at a Grand Rapids hospital. He was born February 19, 1968 to Kenneth and Rosemary (Snyder) Charron in Holland, MI. Curt was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities area and was employed as a C.N.C. machinist for Carter Manufacturing. A true outdoorsman, Curt was an...
Mrs. Delphine "Del" Pierce, age 64, died Sunday, November 26, 2006. She was born in Hamtramck, MI on November 2, 1942 to Joseph & Sophie (Kotula) Kupiec and married Robert Pierce on July 16, 1966. She was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church, the Red Hat Society & the Monday Morning Quilt Club. She enjoyed quilting, crafts, needlework,...
Mrs. Danuta "Diane" Bush, age 49, died Saturday, November 25, 2006. She was born on August 28, 1957 in Kostomloty, Poland to Edward and Adela (Kucma) Maciag and came to the U.S. with her parents in September 1963. Danuta married Tony Bush on May 28, 1983 and he died on March 24, 1986. She was a member of St....
Francis W. Feeney, age 101, of Venice, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2006. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ann H. Anderson Feeney, his second wife, Mary M. Tyler Feeney, his brother, Dr. Kenneth Feeney, and two step-sons, Stan Tyler and Jack Tyler. Surviving are his children, Mary Ann (Jon) DeWitt and Patrick (Jill)...
Mrs. Kathleen M. Kittle, age 42 passed away Saturday morning at a Muskegon Hospital following a long illness. Kathleen was born in Muskegon on March 9, 1964 to Francis and Dorothy (Wood) McCarthy. She was a life long resident of Fruitport, attended Sacred Heart School and was a 1982 graduate of Fruitport H.S. She married Paul B. Kittle in...
Martha Anna Grzyb, age 96, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, November 25, 2006, at her home. She was born July 18, 1910 to Charles and Mary (Diendorf) Allen in Spring Lake. Martha attended Spring Lake and St. Patrick's schools and graduated from Grand Haven High School. She attended St. Mary's Nursing School for three years and University of...
Mr. Patrick J. "Joe" Duignan, age 73, passed away Friday, November 24, 2006 in Muskegon. He was born in Belfast, Ireland on October 3, 1933 to Dominic and Christina (Gormley) Duignan, having moved to Muskegon in 1964. Mr. Duignan had been a plant manager for CWC-Textron before retiring in 1992. He had also been a member at St. Michael...
Gene Workman was a loving husband, caring father, and doting grandpa who found his greatest moments of joy in the company of his family. His family was his greatest treasure, and he was thankful for each day that he spent with them. Following the hardship of the Great Depression, the year 1938 marked a time for change. With the...
Mr. Delmer M. Doctor, age 78, passed away Friday morning at a local nursing home following a long illness. Del was born in Muskegon on October 14, 1928 to Dick and Delilah (Stevens) Doctor. He was married to the former Betty J. Branthaver, she preceded him in death in 1984. A noted vocalist, Del had formerly served as choir...