Myles, William Charles "Chuck"
Oct 13, 2006
Mr. William Charles "Chuck" Myles, age 68, passed Friday, October 13, 2006 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility. He is survived by his mother, Reozella Spears; 2 daughters, Tonya Chatman of Memphis, TN and Gretta Buntin of Tulsa, OK; 2 sons, both of CA; and 3 grandchildren. Services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2006, at Toombs Chapel, 12noon, Rev....
Smith, Betty J.
Oct 13, 2006
Mrs. Betty J. Smith, age 79, passed away early Friday morning, October 13, 2006, at The Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. She was born July 8, 1927 in Lantz, Maryland and moved to Muskegon in 1956. Mrs. Smith lived in Muskegon until 1970, she then moved to Nebraska for 6 years, New Jersey for 2 years, and Alabama for...
Wesley, Bertha I.
Oct 12, 2006
Bertha I. Wesley, age 86, of Grand Haven passed away Thursday, October 12, 2006, at a local care facility. She was born May 15, 1920, to Joseph and Bertha (Turner) Charon in Boyne City, Michigan; and she married Frank E. Wesley on June 30, 1956, in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2001. Mrs. Wesley...
Bird, Larry A.
Oct 12, 2006
Mr. Larry A. Bird, age 70, passed away Thursday morning at his residence, following a brief illness. Mr. Bird was born in Muskegon on March 27, 1936 to Charley and Mildred (Higgins) Bird and remained a life long resident. Larry was a 1954 graduate of Muskegon Hts. H.S. He was an accomplished musician and well known local band leader...
Laughlin, James H.
Oct 12, 2006
James H. Laughlin, age 75, was called Home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at a local hospital. He was born April 23, 1931 to Howard V. and Gladys (Brandt) Laughlin in Corunna, MI; and he married Louise Kuzniar on May 24, 1952 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Nunica. Mr. Laughlin served his...
John "Jack" R. Kison
Oct 11, 2006
John "Jack" Kison was a man of strong character, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He knew how to put others at ease and was more than willing to help where he saw a need. Throughout his life, Jack maintained an essence of commitment to family, faith and the joy of life itself. John Robert Kison,...
Gale, Truman M.
Oct 11, 2006
Mr. Gale, age 68, died October 11, 2006. Born October 6, 1938, in Muskegon to Augustus and Hilda (Lederle) Gale, he had lived in the White Lake area for many years, living in Manistee the past 6 years. He had worked as a carpenter all his life, working for Carpenter Local #100 for 10 years and also owned and...
Brown, James Reed
Oct 11, 2006
James Reed Brown, age 68, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at his home. He was born March 11, 1938, to James and Stella (Mayette) Brown in Muskegon, MI; and he married Carolyn Pepe April 14, 1962, in Brighton, MI. Mr. Brown graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1956 and earned a Bachelor's degree from...
Shermeta, William T.
Oct 11, 2006
Mr. William T. "Bill" Shermeta, age 57, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at his home. He was born July 23, 1949 in Muskegon to Steven and Irma (Monroe) Shermeta. Bill will be missed by many loving family and friends. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be held 10:30 AM Friday, October 13, 2006 at Laketon Township Cemetery with the Rev....
Thompson, Florine Ileta
Oct 11, 2006
Mrs. Florine Ileta Thompson, age 89, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon, Michigan. Florine Ileta (Smith) Thompson was born to the late Franklin B. and Myrtie Moore Smith in Kent City, Michigan on October 16, 1916 and would have celebrated her 90th birthday this coming Monday. She was united in...
Johnson, Virginia
Oct 10, 2006
Mrs. Virginia "Gina" Johnson, age 88, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2006, following a long illness. She was born February 24, 1918 in Muskegon to Harry and Emma (Norman) Gaul. She married James E. Johnson in Muskegon on May 27, 1937 and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1992. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran...
Shulmier, Lory A.
Oct 10, 2006
Lory A. Shulmier age 46, passed away on October 10, 2006. She is survived by three children: Krystal, Awbree, and Michael D. (Crystal) Shulmier; her father, Douglas Grenell; and four siblings, Joni Puls, Tonya (Mike) Johnson, Lea Shampo, and Mark (Sally) Parrish; along with her children's father Michael R. Shulmier. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy...
Muskovin, Marvin K.
Oct 10, 2006
Mr. Marvin K. Muskovin, age 74, died October 10, 2006. Born November 19, 1931, in Grand Rapids, to Alfred and Nellie (Dingman) Muskovin, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 48 years. On September 20, 1952, in Montague, he married the former Kathryn Klimp. He worked for and retired as a foreman & supervisor at Howmet...
Vance, Betty
Oct 10, 2006
Betty E. Vance, age 88, died peacefully at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon on October 10, 2006. She was born April 3, 1918 in Muskegon to George and Nellie (Young) Wilbur. She was raised in Hesperia and went to school there. Her family owned a store in Hesperia. They moved to Benton Harbor during her high school years....
Muskovin, Martin K.
Oct 10, 2006
Mr. Muskovin, age 74, died October 10, 2006. Born November 19, 1931, in Grand Rapids, to Alfred and Nellie (Dingman) Muskovin, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 48 years. On September 20, 1952, in Montague, he married the former Kathryn Klimp. He worked for and retired as a foreman & supervisor at Howmet Corp. He...
Moe, Arnold Fredrick
Oct 9, 2006
Mr. Arnold Fredrick Moe, age 64, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 9, 2006. He was born August 17, 1942 in Shelby, MI to Archie and Martha (Harjes) Moe and lived in the Muskegon area until moving to Griffith, IN in 1969. He then returned to Muskegon in 1999. He married the former Donna M. Gundy...