Joanne H. Beyrle
Sep 12, 2006
The decade of the 1920s was one of optimism and energy, and Dee H. and Annazine (Hoover) Hollowell of Syracuse, New York, had reason for excitement when they learned that they would soon be welcoming a second child into their family. On March 17, 1925, little JoAnne joined her five-year-old sister, Betty, adding her own special traits and sweet...
Lisa Woodland
Sep 11, 2006
Lisa Woodland was a strong woman who loved life and lived it to the fullest. Lisa was born in a decade of radical change in America. Despite the Vietnam War, protests on college campuses, and the deaths of key political leaders, the United States made gains in the civil rights movement and the space race with the first walk...
Robert H. Erickson, Sr.
Sep 9, 2006
Some men are driven by ambition, by money, or by their own personal pursuits and pastimes. Bob Erickson was a man who always knew what was most important in life: his beloved family. He was a man of great integrity, charity and humility, the consummate family man, and fellow man. He was a devoted husband, loving father and loyal...
Jennifer "Jeni" Kay Bleich
Sep 9, 2006
Everyone in Jennifer "Jeni" Bleich's life was captivated by her dynamic personality. She was known for her boundless energy, and her warm, giving heart; she always found something in life to be excited about. Jeni had an abundance of enthusiasm and a love for life that she shared openly with the world. Jennifer Kay Bleich was born in Muskegon,...
Doris E. Lange
Sep 4, 2006
Doris Lange was truly a remarkable woman, so full of life, love and happiness all her days. She was beautiful, she was brilliant, and she was vibrant, a woman who radiated through every room she entered. Doris was a devoted wife, a doting mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend to so many. Yet most of all, she was...
Amy Edith Bramer
Sep 3, 2006
BRAMER, MRS. AMY EDITH Spring Lake, MI Mrs. Amy Edith Bramer, age 94 died on Sunday, September 3, 2006. Mrs. Bramer was born in Honor, MI on April 19, 1912 to John F. and Kate (Morgan) Kuck and married William Bramer on December 10, 1938 in Spring Lake, MI. Mrs. Bramer was an active member at Spring Lake Presbyterian...
Jack T. Babbitt
Sep 2, 2006
BABBITT, MR. JOHN "JACK" T. Muskegon Mr. John "Jack" T. Babbitt, age 76, died Saturday, September 2, 2006. He was born on January 8, 1930 to Leslie and Dorris (Woodard) Babbitt in Muskegon and married Patsy Bronkest on October 13, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI. An Air Force Veteran, Mr. Babbitt was employed at Teledyne Continental Motors for 20...
Harold Solmssen
Sep 1, 2006
SOLMSSEN, MR. HAROLD KARL North Muskegon Mr. Harold Karl Solmssen, age 97, died Friday, September 1, 2006. He was born in Berlin, Germany on September 14, 1908 to Georg & Etta (Aselmeyer) Solmssen & married the former Doreen Somers-Yeates on April 11, 1946 in New Jersey. Mr. Solmssen served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII where he...
William Thomas Holt, Jr.
Sep 1, 2006
HOLT, MR. WILLIAM THOMAS., JR. Norton Shores William "Bill" Holt, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2006. He was born on April 8, 1926 to William and Helen Holt and was a life-long Muskegon resident. He attended Muskegon High School and was very active in their sports program, particularly baseball, which was his passion. He served...
Assimina "Mina" Sheffer
Aug 30, 2006
SHEFFER, MRS. ASSIMINA "MINA" Muskegon Mrs. Assimina 'Mina' Sheffer, died Wednesday, August 30, 2006. She was born in Rhodes, Greece to Petros & Thomais (Lerias) Vardianou and married Robert R. Sheffer on December 31, 1959. Mrs. Sheffer had been a homemaker and was a member of the Grand Haven North Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, sewing,...
Vesta Marie Malotke
Aug 29, 2006
MALOTKE, MS. VESTA MARIE (MYERS) Muskegon Ms. Vesta Marie (Myers) Malotke, age 55, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006. She was born in Muskegon on June 19, 1951 to Herman Lee & Adele (Masunas) Myers. Ms. Malotke had been a lifelong resident of this area and a 1969 graduate of Reeths Puffer High School. She was a member of Christ...
Downham, Isabelle Pelletier
Aug 28, 2006
Mrs. Isabelle Pelletier Downham returned to her Lord and Savior on August 28, 2006, after a long and blessed life of well over 100 years. Rose Isabelle Thielman was born in Calumet, Michigan on July 4, 1906 to Frank A. and Mary Theresa Thielman. The family moved to a farm in Fruitport, Michigan in 1912, which farm is still...
Amelia Witt Lafferty
Aug 27, 2006
LAFFERTY, MRS. AMELIA (WITT) Norton Shores Mrs. Amelia (Witt) Lafferty, age 96, died Sunday, August 27, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 25, 1909 to Henry R. & Anna (Raas) Witt and married Gerald Lafferty in 1929. Mrs. Lafferty was in partnership with her husband Gerald, operating New Philadelphia Industrial Supply in Ohio. Amelia was also...
Sally Anne Welcome
Aug 27, 2006
Sally Welcome was a woman who filled every ounce of her life with love, friendship and happiness. Sally had many loves in her life, many friends, and so many wonderful moments, yet her greatest love she always saved for her children. Her love lives on in them today. Sally's story began on a warm spring day in 1943 in...
Robert J. Christiansen
Aug 25, 2006
CHRISTIANSEN, MR. ROBERT J. North Muskegon Mr. Robert J. Christiansen, age 89, died Friday, August 25, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 8, 1916 to Jens & Marie (Vankursen) Christiansen and married the Carolyn Usack on May 12, 1951. Robert was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Mr. Christiansen had been employed as a tool &...
Pastor Robert F. "Uncle Bob" Shannon
Aug 24, 2006
Robert F. Shannon, better known as "Uncle Bob," devoted his life to spreading the good news of Jesus. He was a missionary with Rural Bible Mission, worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship, worked as an Interim Pastor, Calling Pastor and with the senior saints group. He was a godly man, called to reach and save the lost and he did...
Merlin L. "Mert" Herlein
Aug 23, 2006
HERLEIN, MR. MERLIN "MERT" L. Muskegon Mr. Merlin ("Mert") Lammert Herlein, age 99, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006. He was born in Muskegon on June 21, 1907 the eldest of six children to Ben and Lena (Vanderlaan) Herlein. He married Grace Sadie Klemp on June 12, 1929 and was very proud of having been married for 52 years until...
Shirley M. Herbert
Aug 19, 2006
Shirley Herbert was a wonderful woman, of such great love and devotion to her family. She showed her love for others through her words, her affection, and most of all, the amazing food she lovingly prepared for them. She was a devoted wife, a doting mother and grandmother, and loyal friend to so many over the years. Most of...
Craig B. David
Aug 18, 2006
DAVID, MR. CRAIG B. Muskegon Mr.Craig B. David, age 47, died Friday, August 18, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 26, 1958 to Laurence & Gladys (Schilling) David and married the former JoAnn Smith on August 2, 2003. Mr. David had been employed at Muskegon Rag & Metal for 23 years. Craig was a member of...
