Knoll-Hornak, Catherine Ann
Dec 27, 2006
Ms. Catherine Ann Hornak-Knoll, age 59, passed away at a hospice residence on December 27, 2006 in Sarasota, FL following a long illness. Catherine was born in Muskegon on February 2, 1947 to Paul and Ann (Kibby) Hornak. Following her graduation from Mona Shores High School in 1965, she became an airline stewardess for United Airlines. Returning to West...
Cryderman, Beverly J.
Dec 26, 2006
Beverly Jean Cryderman went to be with Jesus on December 26, 2006. Celebrating her passage to heaven are husband, Lynn Cryderman, and children, Sherry Collins (fiance' Wade Hetherington) and Irving Cryderman (wife Joan). Beverly was blessed to have three grandchildren, Lonn Collins, Irving Cryderman Jr. (wife LeAnn) and Kristen Cryderman (fiance' Chad Sliter). In this past year the joy...
Elizabeth "Betty" Daniels
Dec 26, 2006
Elizabeth "Betty" Daniels was a strong, enterprising woman who combined the best of family life and business success. She was a partner in love and life with her husband Amos. They thoroughly enjoyed each day they were given. Betty truly loved her family and made life sweet for those around her. Betty was born at a time when much...
Bloomquist, Myrtle I.
Dec 24, 2006
Myrtle I. Bloomquist, 86, died December 24, 2006 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Born January 19, 1920 to Thomas & Celia Kring in Catawba, Wisconsin. She lived in the White Lake area for most of her life. She retired from Teledyne Continental Motors where she supervised the data processing department. She also owned Old Channel Inn for many years and...
Carson, Demari Jayshon
Dec 24, 2006
Demari Jayshon Carson, 2 days old, joined God on December 24, 2006. Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2006, 1pm, at Toombs Chapel with visitation also on Wednesday, 10am-1pm, and a eulogy by Pastor Rev. Clarence Guy. Baby Demari leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Monique Atkinson; his father, Woodrow Carson III; 1 brother, Devontay; 7 aunts...
Bettie Marie Schultz
Dec 23, 2006
Bettie Schultz was a remarkable woman, who led a remarkable life, a life full of love, faith and family. She was such a vibrant woman, so compassionate, supportive and loving, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to so many. Most of all, Bettie was a woman who treated each of her many days as a...
Edward W. Bujak
Dec 23, 2006
Some people achieve greatness by some notable act, something that is recognized in the newspapers and on the radio. Others, like Edward Bujak, are quiet heroes, whose great deeds are softly given to the people fortunate enough to have him in their lives. Edward was born on February 28, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to proud parents, Emery and Wilhemina...
Provonche, Richard L. "Dick"
Dec 22, 2006
Richard L. Provonche died peacefully at Brookhaven Medical Facility with the love of his life and companion, Sandy Wright, by his side. "Dick" was born on February 8, 1928 i Grand Rapids, and graduated from Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High in 1946. Dick was retiree from Michcon and owner of Consolidated Climate Control. His interests were classic cars, boating,...
Edward A. Dagen
Dec 21, 2006
DAGEN, MR. EDWARD A. "ED" Twin Lake Mr. Edward A. "Ed" Dagen, age 72, died Thursday, December 21, 2006 in Mesa, AZ. He was born August 17, 1934 in Muskegon to Albert Edward & Agnes (Sorensen) Dagen (both deceased). He married Joan Annette Sorenson November 6, 1954 in Fremont, MI. She preceded him in death October 28, 1997. Mr....
Rhonda Sue Fialek
Dec 21, 2006
Rhonda Sue Fialek was a vigorous woman who had a heart as big as all outdoors. In fact, she loved the out-of-doors and all the time she spent enjoying nature with her family. Rhonda gave of herself to her husband and son and supported them in whatever they pursued. She delighted in life and lived it fully. Rhonda was...
Kops, Herbert E.
Dec 20, 2006
Mr. Herbert E. Kops, age 78, died Wednesday morning, December 20, 2006. He was born April 15, 1928 in Muskegon to Albert and Ida (Kollack) Kops and had been a life resident of the area. From 1946-1949 he served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Western Michigan University and graduated with a teaching degree. Mr. Kops worked as...
Fortenbacher, Muriel B. "Sis"
Dec 20, 2006
Mrs. Muriel "Sis" B. Fortenbacher, age 90, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 14, 1916 to Victor Hugo & Marie Rose (Poulin) Geisler and married Robert "Bob" Fortenbacher on June 26, 1937 in Muskegon. Mrs. Fortenbacher had been employed as a purchaser for Smith Carriage House, she was co-owner of Kid's Stop...
Witt, Michael A.
Dec 20, 2006
Mr. Michael A. Witt, age 64, died Wednesday, December 20, 2006. He was born in Pontiac, MI on July 4, 1942 to Alvin & Sophie (Pike) Witt. Mr. Witt had been employed as an insurance agent and later became self employed as a printer operating Witt Business Forms and most recently owner of Witt Painting. He was a former...
Bitson, Raymond B.
Dec 19, 2006
Mr. Raymond B. Bitson, age 76, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on December 19, 1930 to Edward and Violet (Wright) Bitson, and was a life resident of the area. Mr. Bitson was employed at Don Nap Auto Service and retired from Jesse's Used Cars where he had been employed as a...
Jack "Gard" Brandt
Dec 19, 2006
When you try to define the sort of person Jack "Gard" Brandt was to his family and friends, you imagine someone who is an all around good person, who loves his family unconditionally, and always makes himself available when he is needed. This is how Gard will be remembered, as a man whose heart was certainly his strongest muscle....
Mervau, Mildred M.
Dec 18, 2006
Mildred M. Mervau, age 98, passed away early Monday morning, December 18, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born July 13, 1908 to Hiram and Johanna (Snell) Horton in Muskegon, and lived in Grand Haven and Muskegon for most of her life. Mildred worked as an accountant for the Grand Haven Treasurer's office, and was a member of the Viking...
Joellen "Joey" Sibley
Dec 18, 2006
Joellen Sibley was a woman with a powerful love inside her, a love for family, for friends, and for life. She was passionate about so many things, from her glorious garden, to her parade of pets, to simply making each of her days meaningful, and memorable. Joey was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandmother, who made each...
Warner, Carl
Dec 18, 2006
Mr. Carl Werner, age 89, passed away at a local hospital December 18, 2006, following a short illness. He was born March 22, 1917 in Muskegon to William and Pauline (Krause) Werner. He married the former Helen Kuczapski in Muskegon on May 4, 1946 and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2003. An avid sports fan, Carl...
Petersen, Louise
Dec 18, 2006
Louise (Bytwerk) Petersen, age 86, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, December 18, 2006, at her home. The service for Louise will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Richard Hamstra and Rev. Leonard Riemersma officiating. Friends may meet the family Wednesday 5-8 p.m. at VanZantwick, Bartels, Kammeraad in Grand...
Richter, Geraldine F.
Dec 18, 2006
Mrs. Geraldine F. Richter, age 75, passed away at a local hospital December 18, 2006, following a long illness. She was born February 12, 1931 in Malden, MO to Carl and Anna (Stinson) Horn and moved to Muskegon in 1950. She married John Russell in 1963 and he passed away in 1984. She later married Conrad Richter in Muskegon...
