William D. "Bill" Uecker UECKER, MR. WILLIAM (BILL) D. Muskegon Mr. Bill Uecker, age 61, passed away unexpectedly February 3, 2006. He was born to the late William and Elinora Uecker on January 18, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and the University of Arizona. Mr. Uecker is survived by 1 sister, Marguita...
William A. Reck Jr. RECK, MR. WILLIAM A. "BILL", JR. Husband of Ruth Norton Shores Mr. William A. "Bill" Reck, Jr., age 83, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, February 3, 2006. He was born January 5, 1923 in Muskegon to William A. and Ella (Jespersen) Reck, Sr., and had been a life resident. Mr....
Elaine Mae Royce ROYCE, MRS. ELAINE MAE Muskegon Mrs. Elaine Mae Royce, age 68, passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2006, at a local hospital. She was born March 24, 1937 in Muskegon to Albert and Pearl (Herding) Nienhuis. She married Delbert Royce in Muskegon on January 8, 1955 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1982. Mrs....
So much can happen in a single day... you can touch someone's life in a way you may never know. Doris Rossiter touched many lives during her 73 years on this earth, with no thoughts to her own needs. A very private yet strong lady, family meant everything to her. Not an overly demonstrative person, Doris never sought attention...
Maxine E. Hornsby HORNSBY, MRS. MAXINE E. Holland, MI (Formerly of Frankfort) Maxine E. Hornsby died Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Haven Park Christian Nursing Home in Zeeland. She was born August 19, 1925 in Arcadia Township, MI, the daughter of William and Gladys Brown. Maxine married Lyle L. Hornsby on September 11, 1948. She was a member of...
Jason Allen Schwing SCHWING, INFANT JASON ALLEN Norton Shores Infant Jason Allen Schwing, 7 months, passed away February 2, 2006 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth in Grand Rapids. He was born June 25, 2005 in Muskegon to Richard E.J. Schwing and Jessica M. Fuller of Norton Shores. Jason is also survived by his grandparents, David Fuller of Pennsylvania; Kimberly M. Fuller...
Mildred Leach LEACH, MRS. MILDRED (Widow of James) Grand Haven Mrs. Mildred Leach, age 82, died Thursday, February 2, 2006 in Grand Haven. She was born on a farm near Springfield, TN on June 9, 1923 to William & Martha Elliott, and was the oldest of five children. In May 1943 she married James (Jim) Leach in Nashville, TN,...
James G. Baker BAKER, JAMES G. Muskegon, MI Beloved husband of Nancy Mr. James George Baker, age 54, died Thursday, February 2, 2006. He was born on December 19, 1951 in Flint, MI, to George and Georgia (Chatas) Baker, and married Nancy J. Zmarly on March 29, 1974. Jim was a sales representative for Gordon Food Service. He was...
Richard Allen "Dick" Porter PORTER, MR. RICHARD ALLEN "DICK" (Husband of Sally) Muskegon Mr. Richard Allen "Dick" Porter, age 66, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at his home. He was born in Shelby, MI on November 13, 1939 to Maurice and LyVerl (Wade) Porter, and was a resident of Muskegon for most of his life. He was a...
Marie I. Neff NEFF, MRS. MARIE I. Widow of John C. Muskegon Mrs. Marie I. Neff, age 80, passed away Wednesday evening, February 1, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born August 26, 1925 in Cadillac, and lived almost all of her life in the Muskegon area where she worked for a short time at Muskegon Piston Ring. The former...
DAVIDSON, MRS. HELEN W. North Muskegon Mrs. Helen W. Davidson, age 85, died Sunday, January 1, 2006. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 14, 1920 to Andrew & Stella Systo Wisneski & married Richard Davidson on December 25, 1940. SURVIVORS 1 son, Richard M. Karen Davidson of North Muskegon; 2 grandchildren, Richard M. II & Tyler A....
Frank James Sibson SIBSON, MR. FRANK JAMES Husband of Danielle Muskegon Mr. Frank James Sibson, age 34, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 1, 2006. He was born December 31, 1971 in Muskegon to James F. and Mary Lou (Greer) Sibson, and had been a life resident. Frank was a 1990 graduate of Reeths Puffer High School. He was a...
Evelyn Hoebeke HOEBEKE, MRS. EVELYN (Widow of Henry J.) Honeybrook, PA (Formerly of Muskegon) Mrs. Evelyn Hoebeke, age 93, went to be with her Lord Wednesday morning, February 1, 2006. She was born August 8, 1912 in Ferrysburg, MI to John & Effie (Bishop) Holtrop, Sr. and had resided in Muskegon for most of her life. Evelyn was a...
STORKAN, MRS. MARY W. Grand Haven Enjoyed Gardening and Quilting Mrs. Mary W. Storkan, age 94, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006. She was born in E. Grand Rapids, MI on August 16, 1911 to Peter and Minnie (Mouw) Sillje and married Larry Storkan on September 2, 1939. He proceded her in death in 1961. Mrs. Storkan had been a...
Guadalupe Gutierrez GUTIERREZ, MR. GUADALUPE Muskegon Mr. Guadalupe Gutierrez, age 70, passed away in Basy St. Louis, Mississippi. He was born July 1, 1935. He is survived by his wife Juana Garzia; 5 sons, Antonio (Hortencia) Gutierrez of Fruitport, MI, Fidel (Guillermina) Gutierrez, Guadalupe (Norma) Guitierrez Jr., Sipriano (Lupe) Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez all of Muskegon, MI; 5 daughters, Mana...
Don Breitwisch's generosity and kindness made an impression on everyone he met and won him many friends. He approached life with enthusiasm and optimism, making the most of the opportunities that came his way. He appreciated the peace and beauty of nature and found great satisfaction in taking exceptional care of his animals. He was a devoted family man,...
Gloria M. Schmidt SCHMIDT, MRS. GLORIA M. Muskegon Mrs. Gloria M. Schmidt, age 83, passed away at a local nursing home January 31, 2006. She was born January 12, 1923 in Muskegon. The former Gloria M. Whitsell married Richard H. Schmidt in Muskegon on May 17, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 28, 1993. She was...
For Lynn Vanderlinde, family was the greatest source of happiness in her life. She had a warm and giving heart and could always be counted on as a support for those close to her and a shoulder to lean on. Her life was not marked by glitz and glamour, but instead a stable and fulfilled commitment to the true...
Michael Lee Bailey BAILEY, MR. MICHAEL LEE Garrett, IN (Formerly of Muskegon) Michael Lee Bailey, 65, died Tuesday, January 31, 2006. He was born February 16,1940 to Rev. Edward and Erma (Brown) Bailey in Lansing, MI and married Mary Beber in 1970 in Acranum, OH. Mr. Bailey was a retired Lab Tech and very talented musician. He played piano...