Howe,David R.
Nov 11, 2006
David R. Howe, age 46, of Spring Lake died November 11, 2006 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a sudden illness. Dave was born on June 15, 1960 to Richard and Caroline "Mac" (Mackey) Howe in Grand Haven and was a lifelong area resident. Dave graduated from Spring Lake High School in 1978 and had worked for G.B....
Donna E. Ruud
Nov 11, 2006
RUUD, MRS. DONNA E. Muskegon Mrs. Donna E. Ruud, age 84, died Saturday, November 11, 2006. She was born on December 10, 1921 in Scottville, MI to Donald and Irene (Murphy) Beard and married Edward J. Ruud on November 17, 1956 in Muskegon. Mrs. Ruud had been a secretary at the Pentagon for the Department of the Navy and...
Wilson Birkley Thomas
Nov 10, 2006
THOMAS, MR. WILSON B. Muskegon Wilson Birkley Thomas was born as William Birkley Wilson to Birkley Wilson and Maude Wilson on April 7th, 1919 and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1936. He was residing at McAuley Nursing Home; Muskegon, Michigan, at the time of his death. Wilson served approximately 5 years in the military during WWII. During his...
Temple, Marilyn J.
Nov 10, 2006
Mrs. Temple, age 71, died November 10, 2006. Born September 10, 1935, in Muskegon, to Sig and Mildred (Postema) Petersen, she had lived in the area all her life. On June 2, 1956, in Muskegon, she married Lenz M. Temple and had been a homemaker. She had also worked at Howmet and for Shaefer Bakery. Mrs. Temple was a...
Mitchell, Thomas O.
Nov 10, 2006
Mr. Thomas O. Mitchell, age 83, died early Friday morning, November 10, 2006. He was born to Ora M. and Hazel (Wantz) Mitchell on May 17, 1923 in Lilley, Michigan, Newaygo County. He attended Baldwin High School and graduated as Valedictorian in 1941. He attended Michigan State College as a chemistry major until 1942 when he joined the Army....
Johnson, Erna L.
Nov 10, 2006
Mrs. Erna L. Johnson, age 96, passed away peacefully early Friday evening at a local nursing home. Erna was born on July 19, 1910 in Elgin, MN to John and Olga (Streich) Schmiedeberg. She married Mr. Russell Johnson in Iowa on November 10, 1938 and he preceded her in death on March 31, 1986. SURVIVORS: 5 nieces and nephews,...
Susan "Susie" Mabrito
Nov 10, 2006
Susie Mabrito always considered her family her greatest accomplishment. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma, and in the warm company of her family a familiar smile always brimmed over her lips. 1916 was a chaotic year. After a German U-Boat sunk an American passenger ship, President Wilson led his country into the First World War amid the...
Robinson, Dr. Harry W.
Nov 9, 2006
Dr. Harry W. Robinson, Ed.D, passed away Thursday evening in Grand Haven. Harry was born in Grand Rapids, MI to John W. and Ruth (Renick) Robinson. The family moved to Muskegon when Harry was a child and was graduated from Muskegon Heights High School. He attended Muskegon Community College and earned his undergraduate degree at Western Michigan University, Masters...
Mccormick, Rev. Michael V.
Nov 9, 2006
Rev. Michael V. McCormick, age 68, went home to be with his Lord Thursday afternoon, November 09, 2006 following a long illness. Rev. McCormick was born June 10, 1938 to William V. and Dorothy (Krueger) McCormick in Muskegon. He was a 1956 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School and graduated from Berean School of the Bible. On October 14,...
Knowlton, James L.
Nov 9, 2006
Mr. Knowlton, age 66, died November 9, 2006. Born February 9, 1940 in Whitehall to James and Leila (Huston) Knowlton, he had lived in the White Lake area most of his life. On October 10, 1980 in Bremerton, WA, he married the former Donalee K. Burkhart and had been an educator at Bremerton School District until retiring. He also...
Miller, Ernestine Ling
Nov 8, 2006
Ernestine Ling Miller, age 96, of Spring Lake and Oro Valley, Arizona, 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...
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...
