England, Donna Marie
Oct 9, 2006
Donna Marie England, age 69, passed away October 9, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. England and granddaughter, Christine Marie Nichols. Surviving are her children, Daniel (Pat) England of Muskegon, Donald (Barb) England of Muskegon, Douglas (Cindi) England of Muskegon, Dennis (Jan) England of Muskegon and Denise (Scott) Goyings of Twin Lake; a sister,...
Walton, Gwendolyn Elaine
Oct 9, 2006
Ms. Gwendolyn Elaine "Gwen" Walton, age 47, died unexpectedly Monday, October 9, 2006. She was born November 15, 1958 in Columbus, Mississippi to Willie and Mary (Gardner) Walton and had resided in Muskegon for the past 45 years. Gwen was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran, and had worked for Grand Valley State University for 15 years. SURVIVORS include 3...
Harjer, Chad R.
Oct 9, 2006
Mr. Chad R. Harjer, age 26, died Monday evening, October 9, 2006, in Muskegon. He was born November 12, 1979 in Muskegon and had resided here until moving to Grand Rapids in 1999. Chad was a 1998 graduate of Orchard View High School. He had been employed in retail sales and was also a well known musician, playing for...
Nowak, Joseph James "Joe"
Oct 9, 2006
Mr. Joseph James "Joe" Nowak, age 50, passed away very suddenly Monday morning, October 9, 2006 in Muskegon. He was born April 16, 1956 in Muskegon to John and Lorraine (Gay) Nowak and had been a life resident of the area. On April 29, 1978, he married the former Mary Beth LaPres in Muskegon. Joe currently was the vice-president...
Knapp, Brian Paul "Tic"
Oct 8, 2006
Mr. Brian Paul "Tic" Knapp, age 32, passed away Sunday, October 08, 2006 at a local hospital. He was born November 5, 1973 in Muskegon. He married the former Angela L. Trowbridge in Muskegon on November 4, 1995. He owned and operated Brian's Floor Covering and was an avid dirt bike rider. SURVIVORS include, his wife, Angela; 1 son,...
Vanderkooi, Arnold E.
Oct 8, 2006
Mr. Arnold E. VanderKooi, age 71, died Sunday, October 8, 2006 at the Poppen Residence. He was born March 23, 1936 to Walter and Margaret (VanderStelt) VanderKooi, and was a life resident of Muskegon. He had worked at Mona Shores Schools as a custodian for many years, and also served as a part-time fire fighter for Muskegon Twp. Mr....
Clawson, Richard Lowell "Rip"
Oct 8, 2006
Mr. Richard "Rip" Lowell Clawson, age 77, passed away Sunday evening, October 8, 2006. He was born in Muskegon on June 5, 1929 to Noel B. and Irene (McMahon) Clawson and was a life resident. Richard was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He served in Korea during the Korean War as a Jet Mechanic. Rip had...
Arbogast, E. Carol
Oct 7, 2006
Mrs. Arbogast, age 65, died October 7, 2006. Born October 8, 1940, in Detroit, to William and Marguerite (Cavender) Henry, she had lived in the Blue Lake Township area for many years. On September 26, 1959, in Holton, she married Fred Arbogast. She had been a homemaker much of her life and had worked as a secretary for Smith...
Mr. George V. Yedinak
Oct 7, 2006
George Yedinak was a hardworking, fun-loving man, a man so deeply devoted to his wonderful family. George possessed great vision, determination and patience, and most of all, strength. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a friend to so many, yet most of all, George was man who would do anything for those he loved, and...
Raymond E. Zuber
Oct 7, 2006
Ray Zuber was a man who lived his life on his own terms, his own way, on his own road. He was a tough man, a lifelong biker, with a rough exterior and a gruff voice, yet underneath it all, Ray was a man with a heart made of chrome, just like his beloved bikes. It's Ray's heart we...
Petrick, Aldine M.
Oct 7, 2006
Aldine Petrick, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006 in Muskegon, MI. She was born December 13, 1925 in Detroit, MI. The former Aldine DuCharme married Peter J. Petrick August 10, 1946. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1985. Aldine was the secretary at St. Mary's of the Wood Catholic Church for over 40 years, retiring...
Marks, Janet M.
Oct 7, 2006
Mrs. Janet Marks, age 76, died Saturday, October 7, 2006 in Blue Lake Twp., Michigan. She was born February 19, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to Patrick and Katharyn (Quinn) Hassett and has lived in the Muskegon area since 1947. Mrs. Marks worked as a teacher for Muskegon Public Schools, St. Francis deSales Catholic School and CAAP Head Start for...
Leslie, Frank Carl
Oct 7, 2006
Mr. Frank Carl Leslie, age 73, passed away Saturday morning, October 7, 2006 at his home. He was born February 10, 1933 in Muskegon to Basil and Eugenia (Krawczyk) Leslie and lived his entire life in the area. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, he was the...
Lundholm, Betty Jean
Oct 6, 2006
Mrs. Betty Jean Lundholm, age 71, passed away Friday, October 06, 2006. Mrs. Lundholm was born May 26, 1935 to Fred L. and Evelyn (Sullivan) Weichner in Muskegon. On December 2, 1952 she married Carl J. Lundholm and he preceded her in death on February 21, 1974. Mrs. Lundholm was employed as a cashier at Friendly Foods on Whitehall...
Buckhalter, David B.
Oct 6, 2006
Mr. David B. Buckhalter, age 85, passed away Friday evening, October 6, 2006, in Muskegon. He was born May 28, 1921 in Flint, MI to Fredrick & Wanda (Gunther) Buckhalter and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. On June 6, 1944 he married the former Alice Freeman and she preceded him in death on August 24, 1983. He...
Judith Anne Curow
Oct 6, 2006
There was nothing more important than family for Judith Curow. She lived to be there for her loved ones. Being available for her family when she was needed was more important to her than any high executive job or the status that came with it. Her status and self worth came from taking care of those she loved and...
Stringer, Goldie V.
Oct 6, 2006
Goldie V. Stringer, age 100, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stringer, in 1971. Goldie is survived by three children, Lola (Lloyd) Stickney, Luella Springham, and Sally (Rodger) Forner; step-son, Howard (Jenny) Stringer; several grand, and great-grandchildren; a brother, Earl Wilcoxson, along with several nieces and nephews. Along with...
Hardleben, Edward B. "Eddie"
Oct 6, 2006
Mr. Edward B. Hardleben, age 71, passed away October 6, 2006, following a long illness. Eddie was born February 11, 1935 to Earl and Olga Hardleben. For the past 25 years, Eddie has been a resident of the Lilac Foster Care Home in Muskegon where he leaves a host of friends and caregivers. A Celebration of Eddie's life will...
Alice M. Devette
Oct 5, 2006
DEVETTE, MRS. ALICE MAE (widow of Charles) Muskegon Mrs. Alice M. DeVette, age 101, died Thursday, October 5, 2006. She was born in Chamberlain, SD on August 20, 1905 to Nicholas & Mabel (Bascom) Miller and married Charles DeVette on October 7, 1935. Mrs. DeVette had been a resident of Muskegon nearly all her adult life and had been...
Sybil Pate
Oct 5, 2006
Sybil Pate was a remarkable woman, who lived a remarkable life, a life full of challenge, trials and tribulations, but also so many rewarding triumphs. She was a lovely lady, loved by all who knew her, for her amazing strength and fun-loving demeanor. Sybil was a devoted wife, and a proud and loving mother, and a woman who so...