Benovic, Louise E.
Oct 29, 2006
Mrs. Benovic, age 85, passed away Oct. 29, 2006. She was born in Rothbury on June 24,1921, the daughter of Arthur and Hilda (Schreiber) Goerbig. She married William "Bill" Benovic on March 19, 1949. Mrs. Benovic was employed at Howmet Corp. for 27 years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and also a life member of...
Arlene M. Burns
Oct 29, 2006
Arlene Burns was a wonderful woman, a vivacious lady with such a great love of life. She was a feisty woman, who always stood up for what she believed in, and stood up for those closest to her. She was a devoted and supportive wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to so many over the years....
Bolduc, Joseph
Oct 29, 2006
Mr. Joseph Bolduc, age 86, passed away Sunday October 29, 2006 in Muskegon, MI. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 19, 1920. Mr. Bolduc married the former Irene Margaret Meier on March 22, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskegon. He served in the US Army during W.W.II and received the Bronze Star. Mr. Bolduc was...
Decker, James H
Oct 29, 2006
Mr. James H. Decker, age 63, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006. Mr. Decker was born April 25, 1943 to Fred and Reba (Beeman) Decker in Muskegon. On September 8, 1962 he married the former Nancy Cummins in Twin Lake. He was a 20 year Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam where he earned the Purple...
Young, Eleanor Marie
Oct 29, 2006
Eleanor M. Young, age 79 died peacefully, October 29, 2006 in Muskegon, MI (formally of Port Huron, MI). She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and formally a member of St. Stevens Catholic Church in Port Huron, MI. She was a bus driver for 28 years for the Port Huron School District. She was an avid...
Jannett "Debbie" Bosworth
Oct 29, 2006
Jannett Debra Bosworth was a strong woman with a vigorous spirit. She lived for her family and thrived on time spent with them. Because of her generous heart, people of all ages experienced Debbie's warmth and welcome. Friends were drawn to her and her zest for living. Jannett, better known as Debbie, was born at a time when America...
Sculley, George J.
Oct 28, 2006
Mr. George J. Sculley, age 85, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2006 at his home. He was born in Oakland, CA on January 20, 1921 to James and Agnes (Griffin) Sculley, and had been a resident of Muskegon for most of his life. Mr. Sculley graduated from St. Mary's High School. He enlisted in the United States Army Air...
Fierros, Rodolfo "Rudy"
Oct 28, 2006
Mr. Rodolfo Fierros, age 62 passed away Saturday, October 28, 2006, at an area hospital. He was born February 16, 1944 in San Antone, Texas, to Leonides and Constancia (Morales) Fierros. "Rudy" has lived in this area since the age of 2. He served his Country proudly during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Air...
Ciulis, Helen
Oct 28, 2006
Mrs. Helen Ciulis, age 92, died peacefully Saturday, October 28, 2006. She was born on April 1, 1914, in Munising, MI, to Joseph and Katherine (Tapek) Loko. Helen married John Ciulis on January 27, 1934 and he died in 1957. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and had been the church office secretary and receptionist there...
Goerres, Elizabeth H.
Oct 28, 2006
Mrs. Goerres, age 94, died October 28, 2006. Born March 8, 1912, in Chicago, to Andrew and Rosella (Platner) Lerner, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1999, coming here from Illinois. On September 4, 1933, in Chicago, she married Roy G. Goerres, who preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Goerres had been a homemaker and...
Clarke, Marilyn L.
Oct 28, 2006
Mrs. Clarke, age 65, died October 28, 2006. Born September 26, 1941, in Muskegon, to Charles and Charlotte (Tyler) Hower, she had lived in the area all her life. On October 6, 1962, in Muskegon, she married Tom Clarke and had been a homemaker all her life. She was a member of First Christian Church. FAMILY: Her husband, Tom;...
Schaub, Lloyd J.
Oct 28, 2006
Mr. Lloyd J. Schaub, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2006 at his home. He was born April 14, 1922 to Edward E. and Selina (Plamondon) Schaub in Suttons Bay and lived in the Muskegon area for several years. He was a W.W.II U.S. Army Veteran and had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors before retiring. He was a...
Ruth M. Kieft
Oct 27, 2006
Ruth Kieft was a generous woman who found her greatest moments of happiness in the company of her family and friends. She was a devoted Christian who played an active role in the Church, and she was known for her spotless house, her sense of humor, and her familiar laugh. The early twentieth century marked a time of labor...
Relma J. Heinz
Oct 27, 2006
Although the early years of her life were not the easiest or the last few her best, Relma Janelle Heinz had a philosophy, "one day at a time, do the best you can." And as a wife, a mother, and a human being, that is how she lived. Day by day she accepted life's disappointments, celebrated its blessings, and...
Young, Edward Lj
Oct 27, 2006
Mr. Edward LJ Young, age 78, passed away Friday morning, October 27, 2006 in Muskegon. He was born February 23, 1928 to Edward F. and Carrie (Russell) Young in Muskegon Heights, and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. He wintered in Florida with the Snowbirds at the Wagon Wheel RV Park. He also enjoyed playing his...
Haupt, Edith Pearl
Oct 26, 2006
Mrs. Edith Pearl Haupt, age 86, died peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2006. She was born on April 21, 1920 in Shelby, MI to LeRoy and Ora (Houseman) Flood. Edith married Alfred Haupt on August 18, 1944 and he died on October 10, 1990. She had been a cosmetologist for over 50 years. She loved to paint china ware, do...
Mcelrath, Wanda Faye
Oct 26, 2006
Mrs. Wanda Faye McElrath, age 69, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006 at a local hospital. Wanda was born March 11, 1937 to Clyde and Margaret (Sedlar) Hardy in Lansing. She was employed in data entry at Brunswick Corp. for 13 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church where she was active in...
Hjort, Eric A. "Bud"
Oct 26, 2006
Mr. Eric A. "Bud" Hjort, age 98, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 26, 2006. He was born June 17, 1908 in Dalarna, Sweden to Andrew and Anna Marie (Anderson) Hjort, immigrated to the U.S. in 1912, and moved to the Muskegon area in 1942. Mr. Hjort worked for Teledyne Continental Motors Co. for 30 years before retiring in...
Erwin, Barbara Kay
Oct 26, 2006
Barbara Kay Erwin, age 66, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born November 6, 1939, to W. Lloyd and Helen Abbott (Maitland) Miner in Jackson, MI, and she married Jerry L. Erwin on June 8, 1958 in Jackson. Barbara moved to Spring Lake in 1999 after 40 years as a resident of Scottville. She was...