Daniel Joseph Colella
Nov 19, 2006
Daniel Colella was a loving father, doting grandfather and good friend. He lived a life that was both adventurous and rooted, outgoing and contented, fun loving and considerate. 1942 was a time of war for our country, but in spite of the rationing and tough times, the films and music of that year gave people the opportunity to express...
Norma E. Skinner
Nov 19, 2006
SKINNER, MRS. NORMA E. Muskegon Mrs. Norma E. Skinner, age 94, died Sunday, November 19, 2006. She was born November 3, 1912 in Van Wert, OH to Michael & Xema (Rider) Wise and married Harold A. Skinner August 28, 1934. He preceded her in death January 24, 2002. Mrs. Skinner had been employed as a secretary for the Wyandotte...
Rhodes, James S.
Nov 19, 2006
Mr. Rhodes, age 87, died November 19, 2006. Born July 25, 1919, in Huntington, WV, to Charles and Mollie (Holliway) Rhodes, he had lived in the White Lake area for several years. On July 23, 1946, in Detroit, he married the former Thelma Kamer, who preceded him in death in 1977. He had worked as a purchasing agent for...
Merrill M. Myers
Nov 19, 2006
MYERS, MR. MERRILL MAITLAND Norton Shores Mr. Merrill M. Myers, age 86, died Sunday, November 19, 2006. Born in Boston, MA, on August 27, 1920, son of D. Merrill Maitland and Edith Andersen Myers, Merrill was raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Sioux Falls College (South Dakota) and then trained at Curtiss-Wright Institute of Technology of Glendale, CA...
Woods, Norman Larry
Nov 18, 2006
Mr. Norman L. Woods age 67, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006. He was born February 16, 1939 in Muskegon Heights to Alvey and Ethel (Asprey) Woods. Mr. Woods had attended Bible Baptist Temple and enjoyed fishing, horse racing and Fury hockey. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve after 23 years of service. He was employed at Ermanco...
Hampel, Marjorie H.
Nov 18, 2006
Marjorie Helen Hampel, age 89, surrounded by family and friends, joined her Heavenly Creator November 18, 2006. Marjorie was born November 11, 1917, to parents William and Lydia Snyder, and grew up in the White Lake area. After graduating from Western Michigan University, she married her husband Kenneth, and moved to Grandville, where she raised her four children and...
Champion, Eleanor M.
Nov 18, 2006
Mrs. Champion, age 87, died November 18, 2006. Born December 25, 1918, in Detroit, to Charles and Jeanette (DeWitt) Mellman, she had lived in the White Lake area the past 47 years. On August 7, 1937, she married Harry W. Champion, who preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Champion had worked at Kysor of Cadillac for 16 years,...
Benson, Lois M.
Nov 18, 2006
Mrs. Lois M. Benson, age 78, entered eternal life on November 18, 2006. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, is survived by her husband of 50 years, George; her children, Barbara (Andy) Terrien, Brian (Cheryl) Benson; two grandchildren, Ben & Julia Terrien; sister, Beth (Roger) Babcock; special friend, Donna Augustin and numerous other relatives and friends. Lois grew...
Schwab, Bernice M.
Nov 17, 2006
Bernice M. Schwab, age 97, passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at a local nursing home. Mrs. Schwab was born August 26, 1909 to Napoleon and Julie (Paquette) Dufour in Manistique, MI. On October 10, 1927 she married Stephen Schwab in Muskegon Heights. He preceded her in death January 8, 1992. Mrs. Schwab was a member of St. Francis...
Phares, Joyce Ann
Nov 16, 2006
Joyce Ann Phares, age 57, went to be with her Lord, on November 16, 2006. Joyce lived with her daughter Heather and grandchildren whom she cared for while Heather was working. Joyce was an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Joyce was an eight year Breast Cancer survivor. Joyce will be missed by all who...
Hulka, Rosemary K.
Nov 16, 2006
Mrs. Rosemary K. Hulka, age 51, passed away November 16, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born on February 25, 1955 to her biological parents, Lorraine Lovell and Kermitt Paul and they preceded her in death along with her father Martin Hulka, Jr. Rosemary was raised by her mother, Mary (Young) Hulka. She was an active Christian and enjoyed reading,...
Gordon Howe
Nov 16, 2006
Gordon Howe was a hardworking, fun-loving man, who found such great enjoyment in everything he did. He was a loyal son, brother, and friend to so many over the years. Most of all, Gordie was a man who lived and loved life on his own terms, and taught us to do the same. Gordie's story began on a chilly...
Joseph W. Hier
Nov 16, 2006
For many people, holidays are a time for spreading cheer, giving freely, and celebrating the love of friends and family, and perhaps that is why Joseph William Hier loved holidays so much. Thanksgiving was always one of his favorites because he liked to eat and there was an abundance of food to be passed around. He also liked to...
Willie Lee Baker
Nov 16, 2006
BAKER, MRS. WILLIE LEE Muskegon Mrs. Willie Lee Baker, age 87, died Thursday, November 16, 2006. She was born July 28, 1919 in Eudora, AR to Charles & Lue Bertha (Fisher) Mintor and married William R. Baker. He preceded her in death May 13, 2000. Mrs. Baker had previously worked part-time as a waitress at Walgreens. SURVIVORS 1 daughter,...
Matteson, Estie E.
Nov 15, 2006
Mrs. Estie E. Matteson, age 97, passed away November 15, 2006. She was born July 15, 1909 in Old Mission, MI to Harry and Emma (Garvey) Fleming and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She married Floyd G. Matteson in Lansing on October 31, 1926 and he preceded her in death in 1965. SURVIVORS: 1 daughter,...
Giroux, E. Marie
Nov 15, 2006
Miss E. Marie Giroux, age 94, passed away November 15, 2006 in Fremont. She was born July 26, 1912 in Cross Village, MI to Henry and Anna (Boyd) Giroux and her family moved to Muskegon when she was young. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, the Michigan Association of Retired...
Neir, Charles J.
Nov 15, 2006
Mr. Charles J. Neir, age 90, died November 15, 2006 in Muskegon, MI. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on November 19, 1915 to Charles and Vera (Savage) Neir, married Irene Justine Bessyngier on August 24, 1940; and moved to Muskegon. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Mr. Neir graduated from Michigan State Normal College (Eastern Michigan University)...
Bailey, Maxine
Nov 14, 2006
Ms. Maxine Bailey, age 65, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at her home. She was born July 20, 1941 in Flint, MI and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of Muskegon. SURVIVORS include her children, Andre Green, Deanna (Adrian) Boganey, Margaret Nicole Bailey, Brian Bailey, Monique Bailey, and...
Broersma, Laura Jean
Nov 14, 2006
Laura Jean ('nee Johnson) Broersma, age 55, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at her home. She was born March 22, 1951 in Grand Haven, MI; and has resided in Virginia the past 30 years where she had been an Accounts Payable Supervisor for Telos Corporation for the past 9 years. SURVIVORS include her 2 children, Tony (Donna) Broersma of...
Morse, William E.
Nov 14, 2006
Mr. William E. Morse left to be with the Lord on November 14, 2006 at the age of 66. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. WASP from 1958 to 1961. Mr. Morse left behind his beloved wife, Karran of 42 years; 6 children, Timothy, Monica (Keith), Daniel, Donita, Cathy, Chris (Colleen); 10 grandchildren; 1 sister, Joan...
