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...
James "Jim" A. Spring
Oct 29, 2006
James Spring was a prankster in every sense of the word! Goofy, fun loving and well liked, Jim shared much love and laughter with his family and friends, who delighted in his great sense of humor and were entertained by his antics. Because of his zestful pursuance of life, Jim reaped the rewards of great friends and a family...
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...
