Mary Marie Hogan
Nov 4, 2006
It didn't matter if the task was big or small, when Mary Marie Hogan set her mind to doing something she saw it through and did a good job. From the time she was very young growing up on a farm to the last years of her life, she labored tirelessly everyday to provide for her family, serve her...
Nicholes, Harvey Lewis
Nov 4, 2006
Mr. Harvey L. Nicholes, age 89, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006 at the Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac, MI. He was born April 22, 1917 in Marion, MI and moved to Muskegon as a child. He married the former Blanche Pulsifer in Muskegon on October 31, 1942. Mr. Nicholes enjoyed camping and retired in 1982 from Dresser Industries...
Grilo, Lorraine M.
Nov 3, 2006
Lorraine M. Grillo, age 76, of Grand Haven passed away Friday November 3, 2006 at the Poppen Hospice Residence after a 14 month battle with breast cancer. She was the 12th of 14 children, born November 18, 1929 to Sam and Ethel (Smith) Packingham in Muskegon, Michigan; and she married Richard Grillo on November 22, 1947 in Muskegon. Lorraine...
Piper, Olive J.
Nov 3, 2006
Mrs. Olive J. Piper, age 90, died peacefully at her residence Friday, November 3, 2006. She was born on May 10, 1916 in Nathan, MI to August and Marian (LaPlant) Verboncouer. Olive came to Muskegon at age 17 to work as a nanny for the Jewel family and later for the Amazon Company as a seamstress. She married Milton...
Hulka, Cleona C.
Nov 3, 2006
Mrs. Cleona C. Hulka (Ritz), age 88 passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006 at McAuley Place. She was born on September 10, 1918 in Coopersville, Michigan to the late Albert and Fern (Anderson) Ritz. On October 29, 1934, she married John Hulka Sr. They were married for 53 years at the time of his death on November 11,...
Rand, Rita K.
Nov 2, 2006
Mrs. Rita K. Rand, age 92, died Thursday, November 2, 2006. She was born in Hardwick, MA on September 1, 1914 to John & Susan (Hillery) Brennan & married Clayton Rand on February 15, 1942 in Massachusetts. Mrs. Rand was a homemaker & a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. SURVIVORS 4 grandchildren, Tammy (Steve) Thornberry of Greybull, WY,...
Routt, Lonnie
Nov 2, 2006
Mr. Lonnie Routt, age 94, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006 at his home. He was born September 24, 1912 in Paulding, OH and lived most of his life in Muskegon. He married the former Anna Simmons in Muskegon on September 22, 1945. Mr. Routt was employed at Kaydon Corp. for 35 years and retired in 1977. He was...
Robertson, Dorothy Eva
Nov 2, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy Eva Robertson, age 91, passed away on November 2, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Emmitt. Dorothy is survived by daughter, Evelyn Gaudette; 5 grandchildren, Kristy (Michael) Miller, Jon Gaudette, David (Cheryl) Gaudette, Bill (Vicki) Gaudette, Michael Gaudette; and several great and great-great grandchildren; a sister, Magalene Thompson; and brother, Richard...
Lipka R.Ph., Glen E.
Nov 2, 2006
Mr. Lipka, age 77, died November 2, 2006. Born December 2, 1928 in Muskegon to Marvin Sr. and Mayme (Deyman) Lipka, he had dlived in the White Lake area all his life. On May 28, 1948, in Benton Harbor, he married the former Susannah Roberts, who preceded him in death June 13, 2005 and had been a registered pharmacist,...
Charles R. Klooster
Nov 2, 2006
A moment left idle is one less chance we will have to leave our impression on the world and on the lives of those around us. This is how Charles Randall Klooster lived everyday, from the time he spent in service to his country to the years he dedicated to his career to the moments he spent enjoying his...
Bono, Frances Lilly
Nov 2, 2006
Mrs. Frances Lilly Bono, age 90, died Thursday, November 2, 2006. She was born in Muskegon on April 1, 1916 to John and Bernice Sheringer. She married Nicholas C. Bono on April 11, 1948. Fran spent many years working with her husband at Bono's Bootery in Muskegon Heights. After retirement, she worked for 16 years in the Foster Grandparent...
L. Robert Eyestone, Jr.
Nov 1, 2006
Bob Eyestone was a giant of a man, a man of incredible strength, character and love. He was strong when he had to be, gentle when he could be, and always there when he needed to be. Bob was a loving husband, doting father and loyal son and brother. He was a man we admired for his strength, and...
Cook, Hazel E.
Nov 1, 2006
Mrs. Hazel E. Cook, age 93, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday morning,November 1, 2006, in Muskegon. She was born December 30, 1912 in Muskegon to Luray & Susan (Allen) Boyd and had been a life resident of the area and was a descendant of a Michigan Centennial Family. Mrs. Cook was a member of Mona Shores...
Vledder, Gladys E.
Nov 1, 2006
Mrs. Gladys E. Vledder, age 89, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at a local nursing home. She was born Sept. 6, 1917 to Peter and Agnes (Olsen) Schaallema, and was a life resident of Muskegon. She had owned her own catering business. She had also worked at the YWCA and the Occidental Hotel. Mrs. Vledder also loved flowers...
Bourdon, Ryan M.
Nov 1, 2006
Ryan M. Bourdon, age 24, died November 1, 2006. He was born May 19, 1982, in Muskegon, to Mike and Kathy (Cober) Bourdon. He was a Wesley School student, he loved fishing and lived for Sunday to watch NASCAR and his favorite racer, #8, Dale, Jr. FAMILY: His mother, Kathy Bourdon; step-father, Steve Sturtavent; his father, Mike Bourdon (Lynn...
Robert W. "Bob" Gehman
Nov 1, 2006
GEHMAN, MR. ROBERT W. "BOB" Norton Shores Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Gehman, age 81, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006. He was born in Pelston, MI on July 21, 1924 to John & Beatrice (Reigle) Gehman. Bob was employed as a foreman at Consumers Power. He was an avid outdoorsman, a lifetime active member of the local arts community, and...
Tabor, Nancy K.
Oct 31, 2006
Mrs. Tabor, age 58, died October 31, 2006. Born February 28, 1948, in Muskegon, to George and Willa (Robinson) Druckenmiller, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 18 years. On February 24, 1990, in Montague, she married Louis E. Tabor. Mrs. Tabor had been a homemaker and was an avid arts & crafter, making gifts for...
Smith, William Corbett
Oct 31, 2006
Memorial Services for William Corbett Smith will be held at Marian Chapel of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 2929 McCracken Avenue, Muskegon, MI on Thursday, December 28, 2006 with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery. William Corbett Smith, age 58, passed away Tuesday,...
Rainbolt, Herbert Earl
Oct 30, 2006
Mr. Herbert E. Rainbolt, age 81, passed away October 30, 2006. He was born July 1, 1925 in Wolf Lake, MI to the late Claude and Mildred (Greer) Rainbolt. Herb had served our country in the United States Navy during W.W.II fighting in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He was an active member of VFW Post 446 who saluted his comrades...
Shively, Donna Jean
Oct 30, 2006
Ms. Donna J. Shively, age 73, died Monday, October 30, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born March 17, 1933 in Muskegon to Elmer and Ruby (Sanford) Shively, and resided here her entire life. Donna was a member of Broadway Baptist Church. SURVIVORS include 4 siblings, brother, Dale (Ellen) Shively of Oscoda, MI; sisters, Doris Sato of Chicago, IL, Hazel...