Snyder, Sophie F.
Nov 8, 2006
Mrs. Sophie F. Snyder, age 88, died peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2006. She was born on March 7, 1918 in Muskegon to Stanley and Teofka (Wiliczka) Belfast. Sophie married Nelson Snyder on October 7, 1939 and he died November 18, 1979. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her granddaughter, Julie (Brad)...
Farwell, Yvonne Revella "Vonnie"
Nov 8, 2006
Yvonne Revella Farwell, age 68, died Wednesday morning, November 8, 2006 at home. She was born in Traverse City, MI on January 31, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Josephine Sweet. She is survived by her three sons, Brian (Karen) Farwell of Big Lake, MN, Bruce (Beth) Farwell of Ada, MI, and Douglas (Carrie)...
Simetz, Carmen E.
Nov 8, 2006
Mrs. Carmen Simetz, age 71, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 in a Grand Rapids hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Simetz was born at Elk Mound, WI on June 24, 1935 to George and Myrtle (Knott) Myers. She married Mr. Robert H. Hobgood in 1953 and he tragically preceded her in death in 1969. Carmen then married Mr....
Huffman, Gerry Lee "Worm" Sr.
Nov 8, 2006
Mr. Gerry Lee Huffman, Sr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2006. He was born March 27, 1945 in Muskegon to Thiel and Gertrude (Peffers) Huffman and was a life resident. Mr. Huffman worked for Howmet for 42 years before retiring on May 30, 2006. He was also a member of the U.A.W. Local 1243. SURVIVORS...
Schoonbeck, Charlotte L.
Nov 8, 2006
Mrs. Charlotte L. Schoonbeck, age 82, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence. Charlotte was born in Muskegon, MI, on February 14, 1924 to the late Harold and Orpha (Burkett) Zimmerman and married William H. Schoonbeck on July 9, 1943. She had been employed Dr. Leland Swenson, M.D., Dr. John Folsom, M.D.,...
Moore, Shirley A.
Nov 8, 2006
Mrs. Shirley A. Moore, age 71, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2006. The retired Treasurer of the City of Muskegon loved Muskegon and West Michigan. Her compassionate nature and personality showed in her favorite hobby, drawing, painting, and photographing nature and her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Gerry Moore; son, Marc (Julie) Yeiter...
Ernestine Miller
Nov 8, 2006
Ernestine Ling Miller, age 96, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Casa de la Luz Hospice residence in Tucson, AZ. She was born July 6, 1910, to Ella Maude (Moon) and Ernest M. Ling, M.D in Merrill, Michigan. She married Charles Edwin Miller on June 30, 1934 in Hemlock, Michigan. He preceded her in death on June 4,...
Potter, Russell C.
Nov 8, 2006
Lt. Col. Potter, age 77, died November 8, 2006. Born May 8, 1929, in Muskegon, to Arthur and Vera "Mimi" (Ashcraft) Potter, he was a life-long resident of the White Lake. On October 17, 1953, in Whitehall, he married the former Phyllis Schilleman. He graduated from Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor degree. He entered the US Army where...
Mrs. Mary B. Ericksen
Nov 7, 2006
ERICKSEN, MRS. MARY B. Muskegon Mary Belle Ericksen, 88, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006 following a sudden illness. Ms. Ericksen had lived in Muskegon for 52 years and was a retired registered nurse. Ms. Ericksen was born January 18, 1918, in Willows, CA, daughter of Martha Francis Law Davis & John Leed Davis, both of Tennessee. She was raised...
Keith W. Johnson
Nov 7, 2006
Keith Johnson was a rare man, who found such happiness in everything he did, and in everyone he met. He was as easygoing as he was outgoing, so quick to lend a hand, with a level head and a gracious heart. Keith was a son, husband, father and friend to so many over the years, whose love and friendship...
Keith Johnson
Nov 7, 2006
JOHNSON, MR. KEITH W. Twin Lake Mr.Keith W. Johnson, age 45, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006. He was born in Brighton, MI on August 9, 1961 to Clifford & Beverly Johnson. Mr. Johnson had been employed as a technician at Verizon. He was a member of West Michigan Pocket Billiards and the National Rifle Assocation. SURVIVORS Parents, Clifford &...
Gardner, Ben Hayes
Nov 7, 2006
Mr. Ben H. Gardner, age 80, passed away Tuesday morning, November 7, 2006. He was born August 31, 1926 in Martin, TN to Ben "Pete" and Ruth Marie (Kerley) Gardner and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1928. Mr. Gardner was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. He had...
Hennings, Arnold Vernon
Nov 6, 2006
Mr. Arnold Vernon Hennings, age 65, passed away November 6, 2006. He was born December 26, 1940 in Muskegon to Carl and Bessie (Lewis) Hennings. He married the former Lois A. Temple in Muskegon on June 24, 1961. Mr. Hennings was an avid bowler and bowled on mixed doubles leagues with his wife for over 20 years. He was...
Dahl, Arthur F.
Nov 6, 2006
Mr. Dahl, age 84, died November 6, 2006. Born August 31, 1922, in Claybanks Township, to Nick and Hazel (Fredrick) Dahl, he had lived in the White Lake area all his life. On August 23, 1947, in Montague, he married the former D. Jean Myers, who preceded him in death in 2002. He had worked as an aeronautical engineer...
Fauble, Kenneth E.
Nov 6, 2006
Mr. Kenneth E. Fauble passed away Monday November 6, 2006 in Muskegon, MI. He was born January 4, 1930 in Muskegon, MI. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church, a volunteer at Hackley Hospital. 2 sons, Michael (Connie) Fauble of Grand Rapids, MI and Keith Fauble of N. Muskegon, MI; 2 daughters, Jill (Jerome) Jelinek of Traverse City,...
Horan, Cecelia - Miszewski)
Nov 6, 2006
Mrs. Cecelia I. (Gorski-Miszewski) Horan, age 90, died peacefully Monday, November 6, 2006. She was born on August 20, 1916 in Muskegon, MI to Karl and Julia Gorski. Cecelia married George Miszewski and later married Louis Horan in 1958 and he died in 1996. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and had worked many years at...
Musil, Richard J.
Nov 6, 2006
Mr. Richard J. Musil, age 60, passed away Monday morning, November 6, 2006 in Muskegon. He was born October 9, 1946 to John and Janet Margaret (Falconer) Musil in Ludington, and lived in Scottville before moving to the Muskegon area in 1970. Mr. Musil was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, and had worked at Howmet...
Watts, Patricia A.
Nov 5, 2006
Patricia A. Watts, age 68, passed away on November 5, 2006. She was born on November 15, 1937 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Clyde and Pauline Bowman. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1955, and in October of 1960 she was married to Robert Watts. She is survived by two children, Sherri (Randy) Zok, and Darrin Watts;...
Queen, Betty
Nov 4, 2006
Betty Queen, age 78, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006 at a local care facility. She was born February 28, 1928 in Sheffield, England. Betty moved to Spring Lake from Texas 18 years ago and was employed as an adult care provider. Betty enjoyed reading, music, being outside on her scooter, and visiting with her friends...
Guerrero, Leopoldo
Nov 4, 2006
Mr. Leopoldo Guerrero went to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2006. He was born July 9, 1927 in Taft, Texas. He married the former Marian Edgar on October 8, 1960. Mr. Guerrero was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and was a member of the Muskegon Hts. Eagles and had been employed for...