Douglas K. Herbert
Feb 4, 2007
Looking back on the life of Douglas K. Herbert, perhaps the 4th of July might have been a more fitting day for his birth. He had an incredible patriotic spirit, and lived it out in both word and deed. Spending nearly 20 years in the Armed Services, even years later when Doug saw a soldier he would humbly shake...
Vanwyk, Robert
Feb 3, 2007
Mr. Robert W. "Bob" VanWyk, age 79, passed away Saturday morning, February 3, 2007. He was born May 25, 1927 in Grant, MI to Gerrit and Mary (Haglund) VanWyk and had resided in Muskegon for most of his life. Mr. VanWyk was a U.S. Navy Veteran as a Hospital Corpsman from 1949-1953. He worked for CWC Textron for 46...
Duiser, Marian L.
Feb 3, 2007
Mrs. Marian L. Duiser, age 81, beloved wife and mother, went to be with her Lord Saturday morning, February 3, 2007. She was born January 10, 1926 in Muskegon to James G. & Anna (Borgerding) Hoffman and had been a life resident. Marian was an active member of Unity Reformed Church where she had previously served as choir director...
Pierce, Gary W.
Feb 3, 2007
Gary "John" Pierce, age 50, of Dalton Township, died February 3, 2007. Born June 15, 1956, in Muskegon, to Willie and Vivian (Sheneman) Pierce, had lived in the area all his life. He had worked as a self-employed carpenter. John loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to do things with his hands. Mr....
Healey-Burghduf, Darlene Jayne
Feb 3, 2007
Mrs. Darlene Jayne Healey-Burghduf, age 49, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007, after a valiant struggle against cancer. She was born May 11, 1957 to Betty Jane Healey here in Muskegon. Darlene was a life-long resident of the area and especially loved the dunes and beaches of Lake Michigan. On October 16, 1976, she married Robert Burghduf in Muskegon....
Townsend, Lois Joyce
Feb 3, 2007
Mrs. Lois Joyce Townsend, age 80, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007, at a local nursing home. Lois was born February 20, 1926, to Carl Algott and Mabel (Olson) Danielson in Marquette, MI. She married George E. Townsend on December 20, 1947 in Marquette. They moved to Ravenna in 1950 and became members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Lois...
Mary Stella Komarek
Feb 2, 2007
KOMAREK, MRS. MARY STELLA Muskegon Mrs. Mary Stella Komarek, age 88, died Friday, February 2, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 3, 1918 to George & Sophia (Flejszar) Inglat and married Alex Komarek on August 21, 1937. Mrs. Komarek had co-owned and operated Maple Lanes Bowling Center until her retirement in 1990. She was a member...
Moser, Renee' Lynn
Feb 2, 2007
Renee' Lynn Moser, mother, baker, champion bodybuilder, role model, friend, competitive athlete, proprietor, professional trainer, softball coach, teacher, and prayer partner went to be with her Lord and Saviour on February 2, 2007, at the age of 44. She was born February 22, 1962, in Muskegon to Ted & Lois (Smack) Moser and had been a life resident of...
Piper, Milton M. "Tiny"
Feb 2, 2007
Mr. Milton Milo "Tiny" Piper, age 90, died peacefully Friday, February 2, 2007. He was born on March 8, 1916 in Muskegon to Milo and Hilda (Carlson) Piper. Milton married Miss Oliva J. Verboncouer on July 3, 1937 and she died on November 3, 2006. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a former member of...
Pennington, Reginald
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. Reginald (Reg) Pennington, age 67, died February 1, 2007. Reg was an intelligent man who was admired by his family and friends. He believed that you learn by listening and only offered advice when asked. Reg was a self-taught engineer by trade and a master at fixing just about anything. After 37 years of service Reg retired as...
Paige, Lewis Sr.
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. Lewis Paige Sr., age 84, passed away Thurs. Feb. 1, 2007 after a long illness. He was born January 1, 1923 in Edwards, MS to Nelse and Ardell (Russell) Paige. Lewis received his education from Southern Christian Institute in Edwards, MS, serving in World War II/Korean Conflict. Lewis married the late Juanita Williams-Paige in 1946. He moved to...
David James Hower
Feb 1, 2007
Loving husband, dedicated father and devoted grandfather - that is how David James Hower will be remembered by his family and friends. David was the youngest of six children. He was born to Cora Coon Purple and her husband in Marquette, Michigan on September 10, 1952. Marquette, like many of the cities up north, sat amid beautiful forests. That...
Sandberg, Marcia K.
Feb 1, 2007
Mrs. Marcia K. Sandberg, age 61, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 1, 2007. She was born March 19, 1945 in Muskegon to Alvin and Dorothy (Lundwall) Reimer and had been a life resident. Mrs. Sandberg was a 30 year member of the Lakeside Eagles Auxiliary and a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed the...
Dennison, Robin Lynn
Feb 1, 2007
Robin L. Dennison, age 35, passed away in Grand Rapids on February 1, 2007, after a long fought battle with cancer. She was born on July 11, 1971 to William and Judith (Wlodkowski) Dennison in Muskegon, where she has been a lifelong resident. SURVIVORS include her 2 children, Cassie and Jeremy Johnivan of Muskegon; her parents; grandparents, Leroy and...
Nichols, John W.
Feb 1, 2007
Mr. John W. Nichols, age 45, died Thursday, February 1, 2007. He was born in Shelby, MI on August 10, 1961 to Francis & Peggy (Winchel) Nichols. Mr. Nichols had been employed as a Machinist at MUV All Machine Shop & Ameriform. He was a member of the Country Boys. SURVIVORS 2 sons, John Dominque Nichols, Elwardo Nichols; 2...
Cook, Vera G.
Jan 31, 2007
Mrs. Vera G. Cook, age 88, passed away January 31, 2007, following a brief illness. She was born August 23, 1918 in Stanmore, Alberta, Canada, the 11th of 12 children, to Emanuel and Emilia (Leischner) Siewert. She married Clifford C. Cook in Wyndmere, ND on August 4, 1943 and they moved to Bismarck, ND in 1949. Clifford preceded Vera...
Falkowski, Jean P.
Jan 30, 2007
Mrs. Jean P. Falkowski, age 85, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 10, 1921 to Roy & Isabelle (Harris) VandeBogart and married Adolph Falkowski on July 18, 1939. Jean was a member of Fifth Reformed Church. Jean managed several A Root Beer Drive-Inns in the Muskegon area and later retired from Reeths...
Keiser, Ralph
Jan 30, 2007
Mr. Ralph Keiser, age 86, passed away Tuesday morning, January 30, 2007, at his home in Muskegon. He was born in Petoskey, MI to Playford and Bessie (Fillard) Keiser on July 9, 1920 and had been a resident of the Muskegon area for most of his life. Mr. Keiser had been employed by Anaconda Wire and Cable Co. for...
Anderson, Frances
Jan 30, 2007
Mrs. Frances Anderson, age 92, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 23, 1914 to John & Flora (Elhart) Slobe and married Rev. David J. Anderson on July 10, 1956. Frances attended nursing school and the Moody Bible Institute following high school graduation. She was a member of Berean Church. SURVIVORS 4...
Butner, John H Jr.
Jan 30, 2007
Mr. John H. Butner, Jr., passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was born in Atchison, Kansas on November 28, 1944 to John and Helen (Berry) Butner. Mr. Butner was a teacher in the Muskegon Heights School System and taught for 31 years at Martin Luther King Elementary School. John was a member...
