Emerson Leeuw
Jul 16, 2006
It is sometimes said that if something is worth having then it is worth working hard for. Emerson Leeuw knew what his priorities were in life and devoted everything he had to making his dreams a reality. As a single father he was committed to raising his children in the most stable and loving environment he could provide. Whether...
Robert H.Borgeson
Jul 16, 2006
BORGESON, MR. ROBERT H. Muskegon Mr. Robert H. Borgeson, age 86, died Sunday, July 16, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on November 16, 1919 to Joseph E. & Helga (Nordwick) Borgeson. Robert earned a Masters Degree at Western Michigan University, worked for 10 years as an accountant at Brunswick Corp. and retired from Orchard View Public Schools....
Dr. Thomas J. Russell
Jul 14, 2006
RUSSELL, DR. THOMAS J. North Muskegon Dr. Thomas J. Russell, age 80, died Friday, July 14, 2006 after a long illness. He was born April 9, 1926, in Grand Rapids to Harold John Russell and Margaret (Horton) Russell. After Serving in the Merchant Marines in World War II, he graduated from The University of Michigan Dental School. He married...
Charles "Red" Noyes
Jul 13, 2006
NOYES, MR. CHARLES M. "RED" Muskegon Mr. Charles "Red" M. Noyes, age 67, died Thursday, July 13, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 20, 1939 to Melvin & Eleanor (Carlson) Noyes and married the former Roberta Collins in 1961. Mr. Noyes had been employed at Campbell, Wyant & Cannon for 40 years until retiring in 2001....
Mary Lou Wishman
Jul 13, 2006
WISHMAN, MRS. MARY LOU Muskegon Mrs. Mary L. Wishman, age 64, died Thursday, July 13, 2006. Born in Muskegon, MI on December 28, 1941 to Roy & Ella (Schutter) Orshal. Member of Living Word Church for 15 years. Devoted mother & wife, she loved to cook & paint. SURVIVORS Husband, David; son, Mark (Sally) Parrish; daughters, Lori Schulmier, Joni...
Henrietta "Hank" Ray
Jul 13, 2006
RAY, MRS. HENRIETTA "HANK" Muskegon Mrs. Henrietta "Hank" Ray, age 86, died Thursday, July 13, 2006. She was born in Ellsworth, MI on April 27, 1920 to Albert & Jessie (Tjapkes) Medema and married Gerald Ray on June 10, 1939. Mrs. Ray had been employed as a Waitress at Bill Stern's Steak House for many years & in the...
Charles R. Mckinney
Jul 11, 2006
MCKINNEY, MR. CHARLES R. Whitehall Mr. Charles R. McKinney, age 62, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. He was born in Morehead, KY on July 22, 1943 to George R. & Edna (Sparks) McKinney and married the former Martha Morley on August 18, 1978. Mr. McKinney had been self-employed as a Consultant/Project Manager for 11 years. He was...
Karin B. Johnson
Jul 10, 2006
JOHNSON, MRS. KARIN B. "MOR MOR" Holton Mrs. Karin B. Johnson, age 96, died Monday, July 10, 2006. She was born in Norland, Sweden on May 14, 1910 to Erik Gustave & Anna (Forsberg) Erickson and married Walter 'Mor Far' Albertson in Chicago in 1930. Mrs. Johnson had been employed as a Clerk at Chicago Title & Trust Co....
Lenora Spitler
Jul 10, 2006
SPITLER, MRS. LENORA Muskegon Mrs. Lenora Spitler, age 98, died Friday, July 14, 2006. She was born in Chelsea, MI on May 31, 1908 to Lewis Ernst & Louise (Dahlman) Earnst. Mrs. Spitler had been employed as a Cook at Trenton, MI Public Schools. SURVIVORS I nephew, Charles Martin of Dublin, OH; 2 nieces, Elaine Martin, Marti Balgooyen. SERVICE...
Dirk "Dick" Kleyn
Jul 10, 2006
Kleyn, Mr. Dirk "Dick" Norton Shores Mr. Dirk "Dick" Kleyn, age 77, died Monday, July 10, 2006. He was born on May 5, 1929 in Muskegon, MI to Dewey and Janet (Smalligan) Kleyn. Mr. Kleyn served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict and married the former Betty Jane Reynolds on March 7, 1951. Mr. Kleyn worked...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sonrel
Jul 7, 2006
ELIZABETH "BETTY" SONREL Grand Haven Elizabeth "Betty" Sonrel, age 89, died Thursday, July 27, 2006 at her home. She was the daughter of Frank and Rosa (Zwygart) Sonrel who came to this area in the late 1800's to settle on what is still the family property. Betty lived her life on her parents dairy farm while growing up and...
Amelia "Mel" E. Kinney
Jul 7, 2006
KINNEY, MRS. AMELIA "MEL" E. Muskegon (formerly of Iron River, MI) Amelia "Mel" Eva Kinney, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, July 1, 2006 at McCauley Care Facility in Muskegon, Michigan, following a short illness. Mrs., Kinney was born December 25, 1916 in Lackawanna, New York, the second of four children born to Adam and Mary (Harbor) Scaritski (Skrczycki) after...
William John "Jack" Clement, Sr.
Jul 6, 2006
William "Jack" Clement was a man of honor and integrity. The transcript of his 90 years is a long and winding one, full of character, spirit and life. But it is the moments between the lines that defined Jack the most, moments serving his country, his community and his family. Born right in the middle of the "Roaring Twenties",...
Arlene M. Bates
Jul 6, 2006
BATES, MRS. ARLENE M. Norton Shores Mrs. Arlene M. Bates, age 87, died Thursday, July 6, 2006. She was born October 9, 1918 in Cartersiding, MI to Oscar & Alice (Eddy) Snyder & married Jason Lorenzo Bates in 1951, in Muskegon. He preceded her in death in 1997. Arlene enjoyed crossword puzzles & drawing. She devoted her life to...
Mrs. Christine Server
Jul 4, 2006
SERVER, MRS. CHRISTINE Egelston Twp. Mrs. Christine Server, age 87, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 21, 1918 to Paul & Mary (Gregski) Kitchka and married Lyle W. Server. SURVIVORS 3 sons, William T. (Shirley Raye) Server of El Paso, TX, James S. Server of Roosevelt Park, Lyle R. (Kazue) Server of...
Rex A. Larabee
Jul 3, 2006
Rex Larabee did not take his responsibility as a husband and father lightly. He was determined to provide well for Annabelle and his children, Judy, Kathy, Randy, Harry and Denny. Through his dedication to his family, Rex taught them healthy work ethics, the value of a hard day's work and how to save for a rainy day. Most important,...
Mildred Agnes Bishop
Jul 2, 2006
BISHOP, MRS. MILDRED AGNES Muskegon Mrs. Mildred A. Bishop, age 76, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 13, 1929 to Francis & Zelta (Brooks) Buckner and married Everett W. Bishop on September 3, 1948. She was a member of McGraft Congregational Church and liked to crochet, collect angels and loved her family...
Amelia "Mel" Eva Kinney
Jul 1, 2006
KINNEY, MRS. AMELIA "MEL" E. Muskegon (formerly of Iron River, MI) Amelia "Mel" Eva Kinney, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, July 1, 2006 at McCauley Care Facility in Muskegon, Michigan, following a short illness. Mrs., Kinney was born December 25, 1916 in Lackawanna, New York, the second of four children born to Adam and Mary (Harbor) Scaritski (Skrczycki) after...
Bronson,, Douglas Sr.
Jul 1, 2006
BRONSON, MR. DOUGLAS S., SR. Grand Haven Mr. Douglas S. Bronson, Sr. age 81, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday July 1, 2006. He was born April 4, 1925 in Holland, MI to Charles & Anna (Wierda) Bronson & married Evelyn Franks April 11, 1942 in Harlan, MI. Douglas was retired from Michigan Plastics & was a...
Carol Parks
Jun 30, 2006
MRS. CAROL PARKS Muskegon Mrs. Carol L. Parks, age 69, died Friday, June 30, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 11, 1936 and married Robert K. Parks on September 24, 1966. SURVIVORS 1 son, Clyde (Jean) Parks of Muskegon; 1 daughter, Mary Pleming of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Megan Parks, Kaily Parks, Bobby Pleming, Brian Pleming &...
