Donald R. Brott Sr.
Nov 22, 2006
Fisherman, outdoorsman, square dancer, cook - all these words describe Don Brott, but they can't pin down his essence. You would have had to meet Don Brott in person to realize what a truly kind, loving man he was, a kindness that his friends and family discovered every day. Meticulous and patient, shy and generous, Don spent his life...
Miller, Rudy G.
Nov 21, 2006
Mr. Rudy Miller, age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Mercy Hospital. He was born April 10, 1939 in Muskegon Hts., MI. Mr. Miller married the former Janet Miller October 28, 1967 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Muskegon. He served in the US Air force and was employed at Dana Corporation as a machinist...
Scott, Phyllis Barbara "Phyl"
Nov 21, 2006
Mrs. Phyllis Barbara Scott, age 75, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, November 21, 2006. She was born December 8, 1930 to Joseph L. and Josephine (Bukowski) Bernatche in Manistee, and moved to the Muskegon area in 1950. She attended and graduated from Manistee High School, had worked for GTE for 15 years before retiring in 1990, and previously worked...
Wikander, Vera C.
Nov 21, 2006
Mrs. Vera C. Wikander, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Mrs. Wikander was born December 5, 1919, to Edward and Elizabeth (Bosley) Charon in Ludington and graduated from St. Simon High School before moving to the Muskegon area in 1938. She then graduated from the Muskegon Business College. On October 26, 1946 she married Frank Edwin Wikander...
Sipmann, Suzanne P.
Nov 21, 2006
Ms. Suzanne P. (Daly) Sipmann, age 60, died Tuesday afternoon, November 21, 2006 in Grand Rapids. She was born October 28, 1946 in Saranac, MI to Cathrine (DeGroat) Mills and was raised by her grandmother, Mildred (DeGroat) Johnson. She had resided in Holland for the past 11 years. Ms. Sipmann was the Marketing Manager for the Econo Lodge in...
Daniel Joseph Colella
Nov 19, 2006
Daniel Colella was a loving father, doting grandfather and good friend. He lived a life that was both adventurous and rooted, outgoing and contented, fun loving and considerate. 1942 was a time of war for our country, but in spite of the rationing and tough times, the films and music of that year gave people the opportunity to express...
Norma E. Skinner
Nov 19, 2006
SKINNER, MRS. NORMA E. Muskegon Mrs. Norma E. Skinner, age 94, died Sunday, November 19, 2006. She was born November 3, 1912 in Van Wert, OH to Michael & Xema (Rider) Wise and married Harold A. Skinner August 28, 1934. He preceded her in death January 24, 2002. Mrs. Skinner had been employed as a secretary for the Wyandotte...
Rhodes, James S.
Nov 19, 2006
Mr. Rhodes, age 87, died November 19, 2006. Born July 25, 1919, in Huntington, WV, to Charles and Mollie (Holliway) Rhodes, he had lived in the White Lake area for several years. On July 23, 1946, in Detroit, he married the former Thelma Kamer, who preceded him in death in 1977. He had worked as a purchasing agent for...
Merrill M. Myers
Nov 19, 2006
MYERS, MR. MERRILL MAITLAND Norton Shores Mr. Merrill M. Myers, age 86, died Sunday, November 19, 2006. Born in Boston, MA, on August 27, 1920, son of D. Merrill Maitland and Edith Andersen Myers, Merrill was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Sioux Falls College (South Dakota) and then trained at Curtiss-Wright Institute of Technology of Glendale, CA...
Woods, Norman Larry
Nov 18, 2006
Mr. Norman L. Woods age 67, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006. He was born February 16, 1939 in Muskegon Heights to Alvey and Ethel (Asprey) Woods. Mr. Woods had attended Bible Baptist Temple and enjoyed fishing, horse racing and Fury hockey. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve after 23 years of service. He was employed at Ermanco...
Hampel, Marjorie H.
Nov 18, 2006
Marjorie Helen Hampel, age 89, surrounded by family and friends, joined her Heavenly Creator November 18, 2006. Marjorie was born November 11, 1917, to parents William and Lydia Snyder, and grew up in the White Lake area. After graduating from Western Michigan University, she married her husband Kenneth, and moved to Grandville, where she raised her four children and...
Champion, Eleanor M.
Nov 18, 2006
Mrs. Champion, age 87, died November 18, 2006. Born December 25, 1918, in Detroit, to Charles and Jeanette (DeWitt) Mellman, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 47 years. On August 7, 1937, she married Harry W. Champion, who preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Champion had worked at Kysor of Cadillac for 16 years,...
Benson, Lois M.
Nov 18, 2006
Mrs. Lois M. Benson, age 78, entered eternal life on November 18, 2006. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, is survived by her husband of 50 years, George; her children, Barbara (Andy) Terrien, Brian (Cheryl) Benson; two grandchildren, Ben & Julia Terrien; sister, Beth (Roger) Babcock; special friend, Donna Augustin and numerous other relatives and friends. Lois grew...
Schwab, Bernice M.
Nov 17, 2006
Bernice M. Schwab, age 97, passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Schwab was born August 26, 1909 to Napoleon and Julie (Paquette) Dufour in Manistique, MI. On October 10, 1927 she married Stephen Schwab in Muskegon Heights. He preceded her in death January 8, 1992. Mrs. Schwab was a member of St. Francis...
Phares, Joyce Ann
Nov 16, 2006
Joyce Ann Phares, age 57, went to be with her Lord, on November 16, 2006. Joyce lived with her daughter Heather and grandchildren whom she cared for while Heather was working. Joyce was an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Joyce was an eight year Breast Cancer survivor. Joyce will be missed by all who...
Hulka, Rosemary K.
Nov 16, 2006
Mrs. Rosemary K. Hulka, age 51, passed away November 16, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born on February 25, 1955 to her biological parents, Lorraine Lovell and Kermitt Paul and they preceded her in death along with her father Martin Hulka, Jr. Rosemary was raised by her mother, Mary (Young) Hulka. She was an active Christian and enjoyed reading,...
Gordon Howe
Nov 16, 2006
Gordon Howe was a hardworking, fun-loving man, who found such great enjoyment in everything he did. He was a loyal son, brother, and friend to so many over the years. Most of all, Gordie was a man who lived and loved life on his own terms, and taught us to do the same. Gordie's story began on a chilly...
Joseph W. Hier
Nov 16, 2006
For many people, holidays are a time for spreading cheer, giving freely, and celebrating the love of friends and family, and perhaps that is why Joseph William Hier loved holidays so much. Thanksgiving was always one of his favorites because he liked to eat and there was an abundance of food to be passed around. He also liked to...
Willie Lee Baker
Nov 16, 2006
BAKER, MRS. WILLIE LEE Muskegon Mrs. Willie Lee Baker, age 87, died Thursday, November 16, 2006. She was born July 28, 1919 in Eudora, AR to Charles & Lue Bertha (Fisher) Mintor and married William R. Baker. He preceded her in death May 13, 2000. Mrs. Baker had previously worked part-time as a waitress at Walgreens. SURVIVORS 1 daughter,...
Matteson, Estie E.
Nov 15, 2006
Mrs. Estie E. Matteson, age 97, passed away November 15, 2006. She was born July 15, 1909 in Old Mission, MI to Harry and Emma (Garvey) Fleming and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She married Floyd G. Matteson in Lansing on October 31, 1926 and he preceded her in death in 1965. SURVIVORS: 1 daughter,...
