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...
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....
