Salvatore A. Ruberto
May 15, 2006
RUBERTO, MR. SALVATORE "SAL" A.. Grand Haven, MI On Monday, May 15, 2006, Salvatore "Sal" Alfred Ruberto, 65, passed away after a long struggle as a cancer survivor. Sal was born to Alfred C. and Rose (Gionfriddo) Ruberto on Feb. 8, 1941 in Middletown, CT. He graduated from Middletown High and enlisted in the US Air Force. He finished...
Colleen Lois Johnson
May 15, 2006
Some people define themselves by their successes, by what they have, or by what they do. But some of us, the rarest of us, are defined not by what we have, but by what we earn in life. Colleen Johnson was one such individual, a woman who always did things the right way, with sweat on her brow and...
Lawrence J. Ritter
May 14, 2006
Lawrence J. Ritter RITTER, MR. LAWRENCE J. Muskegon Mr. Lawrence J. Ritter, age 91, died Sunday, May 14, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 21, 1914 to Irving & Karen Marie (Paulsen) Ritter and married Marjorie M. Johnson on May 29, 1941 in Muskegon. Mr. Ritter had been employed as a tool designer at Shawbox Crane,...
Jessie Mabel Pierce
May 14, 2006
In life there are two paths, you can either make choices for yourself or wait for opportunities to come along and allow your life to choose for you. Jessie Mabel Pierce made her own opportunities and, with a desire for something better, she chose what her life would become and let nothing get in her way. As Jessie's son...
Duane Miles
May 13, 2006
MILES, MR. DUANE L. Grand Haven Mr. Duane L. Miles, age 71, of Grand Haven, died Friday, May 13, 2006 at North Ottawa Care Center. He was born in Ionia, MI on February 12, 1935 to Frederick and Mariane (Robinson) Miles and married the former Gwendolyn Hamm on May 2, 1957. He served his country in the US Army...
Darleen Loss
May 13, 2006
LOSS, DARLEEN Fruitport Darleen Loss, age 59, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 15, 1947 to Robert & Dorothy (Hogan) Loss. Darleen had been employed as a Cook at Idle Hour Restaurant, Spring Lake. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved animals. SURVIVORS 1 sister, Sherrie Loss...
Joyce Utzinger
May 13, 2006
Utzinger, Joyce I. Las Vegas, NV, Formerly of Muskegon Joyce Utzinger, widow of Chet; mother of Lue and Lyn. Service: Saturday, July 1, 2006, 11:00 AM, Hope Reformed Church, Muskegon, with Rev. Steven Hyma officiating. It will be followed by a social gathering. Memorial: Hope Reformed Church, Muskegon, MI, Youth Memorial Fund.
Scott H. Fuller
May 13, 2006
Scott H. Fuller FULLER, MR. SCOTT H. Muskegon Mr. Scott H. Fuller, age 49, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 29, 1956 to Gale & Jean (Ayres) Fuller. SURVIVORS Mother, Jean Fuller; 1 daughter, Celia Joann Fuller; 2 sisters, Janis (Raymond) Pendrys of Houghton Lake, Kay Poll of Colorado Springs, CO. He...
Melvin K. Griswold, Jr.
May 13, 2006
Mel Griswold, Jr. treasured every moment that he spent with his beloved wife, children, and grandkids. He was a veteran of the Second World War, a longtime employee at Shawbox Dresser Crane, and the co-owner of a music store in Wolf Lake. Mel worked hard to provide for his family, and he found the reward for his efforts in...
Josephine "Jo" M. Top
May 13, 2006
Josephine Top was a devoted mother and grandma who always kept her family in the center of her thoughts. She was known for her unshakeable optimism and her familiar smile. No one ever heard a word of complaint from Jo. She focused on the many blessings in her life, and each day she found reasons for thanksgiving. The year...
Barbara R. Daniell
May 12, 2006
Barbara R. Daniell had a lovely spirit of adventure and zest for life. She used personal hardship to develop a sense of compassion and understanding for those in need. She was devoted to her family, loyal and available at any time. In December of 1941, the United States was drawn into World War II. Despite the worry and sacrifices...
Ellen Letarte
May 10, 2006
LETARTE, MRS. ELLEN LUCILE Muskegon Mrs. Ellen Lucile LeTarte, age 89, was peacefully welcomed into her Lord and Savior's arms, Wednesday, May 10, 2006 from her home. She was born in Goodrich Township, MI on September 1, 1916 to Clyde & Esther (Carlson) Bullman & lived most of her life in the Muskegon area. She graduated from Mercy School...
Barbara Ann Wierda
May 10, 2006
WIERDA, MRS. BARBARA ANN North Muskegon Mrs. Barbara Ann Wierda, age 65, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on October 5, 1940 to Austin G. & Frances (Miller) Craymer & married Robert E. Wierda on October 8, 1960. Mrs. Wierda had been employed at Norton Redi Med in Norton Shores for 15 years...
Beverly S. Bentley
May 9, 2006
BENTLEY, MRS. BEVERLY S. Muskegon Mrs. Beverly S. Bentley, age 73, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 20, 1932 to Brenton & Myrtle (Hollar) Holcomb & married Donald W. Bentley on August 14, 1953. Beverly was a homemaker & a member of Olivet Evangelical Free Church. SURVIVORS Husband, Donald W.; 1 son,...
Donald E. Debrie
May 9, 2006
Don DeBrie was a kind-hearted man who always kept his family in the center of his heart. He was a devoted father and a loving husband. He regarded his family as his greatest accomplishment, and he was the happiest when he was in their warm company. Throughout America, the year 1936 represented a time of challenge and hardship. The...
Edward J. Barr
May 9, 2006
BARR, MR. EDWARD JOHN Grand Haven Mr. Edward J. Barr, age 76, of Grand Haven, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. He was born in Marquette, MI on October 29, 1929 to John and Kitty (LeClair) Barr and married the former Kerry L. Hedrick on April 25, 1970. Mr. Barr had been a welder at...
Bonne Butcher
May 8, 2006
BUTCHER, MRS. BONNE L. Grand Haven Bonne L. Butcher, 73, of Grand Haven, MI, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 8, 2006 at her home. She was born on May 22, 1932 to Richard and Florence (Botbyl) Teunis in Grand Haven. Bonne had been a receptionist at the Grand Haven Loutit District Library and a longtime member of the First Reformed...
Margaret Palmer
May 8, 2006
PALMER, MRS. MARGARET R. Grand Haven Mrs. Margaret R. Palmer, age 83, died Monday, May 8, 2006. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on November 25, 1922 to Louis & Jeannette (Gerber) Behm and married Forrest E. Palmer on March 17, 1945. Margaret had been a cook at Grand Haven Public Schools until retiring. She was also a...
Mary Alene Olds
May 7, 2006
Alene was a woman of great strength and perseverance. She lived determined to embrace life through every circumstance. She entered the world just before the devastating effects of the Great Depression began in 1929. Although her parents were both from Cookeville, TN, Mary Alene was born in Detroit, MI on November 11, 1928. Her parents, Oakley Taylor and Willie...
David A. Dean
May 7, 2006
DAVID ALLEN DEAN Mr. David Allen Dean, age 57, of Grand Haven, died Sunday, May 7, 2006 at his home. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on October 1, 1948 to Claude and Elvina (Karpp) Dean and married the former Karen Hudson. Mr. Dean served his country in the U. S. Navy and had been employed at Eagle...