Dean V. Bailey
Jan 21, 2006
Dean Bailey was a woman of great style, but even greater substance. She was a woman with an adventurous spirit, a kind heart and a level head, a woman who lived a full and fulfilling life. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, and a woman who earned everything she had. Dean was a colorful lady, who always...
Mr. Kaercher, Lee Lewis
Jan 21, 2006
KAERCHER, MR. LEE LEWIS Muskegon Mr. Lee L. Kaercher, age 52, died Saturday, January 21, 2006. He was born in Port Huron, MI on February 5, 1953 to John Lewis & Margaret Estella (Hill) Kaercher. Mr. Kaercher had been employed at Lakecrest Apartments as lawn care keeper. SURVIVORS 3 sisters, Kaye Mole of Corunna, Ontario, Canada, Pamela (Gary) Dagg...
Mary Louise Vanlente
Jan 21, 2006
Mary Louise VanLente VAN LENTE, MRS. MARY LOUISE Casnovia Mary Louise VanLente, age 86 died Saturday, January 21, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family. Mary L. VanLente was born on May 17, 1919 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late James and Delphina (Dion) Koskuba. Mary married George "Nels" VanLente on June 7, 1941. He preceded her in...
Raymond Davies
Jan 20, 2006
Raymond G. Davies DAVIES, MR. RAYMOND G. Muskegon Mr. Raymond G. Davies, age 89, passed away Friday, January 20, 2006. He was born in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom on June 13, 1916. He married his wife, Barbara on September 23, 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Davies enjoyed many interests, including his church,...
William H. Smith
Jan 20, 2006
William H. Smith SMITH, MR. WILLIAM H. Carrollton, TX William H. Smith, age 93, died peacefully Friday, January 20, 2006, while surrounded by his family. William was born March 10, 1912 in Muskegon, MI to Willy Smith and Hazel Rachel Zirkel. William is survived by his devoted wife, Hazel Smith of Carrollton, TX; four daughters, Joyce Marie Walker, Judith...
Eugene A. Becklin
Jan 20, 2006
Eugene A. Becklin BECKLIN, MR. EUGENE A. Egelston Township Mr. Eugene A. Becklin, age 85, passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2006, at a local hospital. The oldest of thirteen children, he was born December 2, 1920 in Fruitport to Alfred and Florence (Andregg) Becklin. He married the former Bertha Simmerman in Muskegon on August 31, 1946 and she...
Pansy L. Smith
Jan 19, 2006
Pansy Laura Smith SMITH, PANSY L. Fruitport, MI Mrs. Pansy Laura Smith, age 77, died Thursday January 19, 2006. She was born on June 12, 1928 in Woodbine, KY to James and Laura (Helton) Rapier. Pansy married Harvey Smith on January 18, 1946 and he died on November 12, 1993. She was a member of the Muskegon Apostolic Tabernacle-United...
Vivian M. "Mother Wayer" Wayer
Jan 19, 2006
Vivian M. Wayer WAYER, MRS. VIVIAN M. "Mother Wayer" Widow of Albert Muskegon Mrs. Vivian M. Wayer, age 88, died Thursday, January 19, 2006. She was born July 9, 1917 in Muskegon to Derk and Flossie (Geddis) VanDyke and had been a life resident. On May 21, 1941, she married Albert E. Wayer in Bryan, OH, and he preceded...
Helen A. Grevel
Jan 19, 2006
Helen A. Grevel GREVEL, MRS. HELEN A. (Widow of Harold) Muskegon Mrs. Helen A. Grevel, age 82, passed away Thursday morning, January 19, 2006. She was born in Cadwell, GA on August 21, 1923 to John W. and Nellie (Mackey) Bozeman, and had been a resident of Muskegon most of her life. She was a member of Hope Reformed...
Dr. Ronald Hunt, Dds
Jan 19, 2006
Ronald Hunt was a man truly blessed with so many gifts, so many talents, and so many loves. His was a life full of successes, of beauty, and accolades. But these alone did not make the man. Ronald was defined by what he did for so many, openly, willingly, and graciously. More than anything, Ron taught us that the...
Paul A. Johnson
Jan 18, 2006
Paul A. Johnson JOHNSON, MR. PAUL A. Chase, MI Paul A. Johnson, age 41, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006 in Newaygo County. He was born October 24, 1964 in Grand Rapids to Frederick and Adeline (Scheltema) Johnson and was a resident of Shelby before moving to the Reed City area in 1999. He was married July 18, 1992...
William "Bill" Clay Owen
Jan 18, 2006
William Clay "Bill" Owen OWEN, MR. WILLIAM "BILL" CLAY Twin Lake Mr. William Clay "Bill" Owen, age 91, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006. Mr. Owen was born April 5, 1914 to Coron and Maie (Rawley) Owen in Wingo, KY. On August 31, 1940 he married the former Marjorie L. Clay in Detroit, MI. Mr. Owen was a baker...
Jorma A. Pike
Jan 18, 2006
Jorma A. Pike PIKE, MR. JORMA A. Widower of Marian Mears, MI (formerly of Livonia, MI) Mr. Jorma A. Pike, age 85, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was born January 6, 1921 in Highland Park, MI to Carl and Ida (Savolainen) Pike, and lived most of his life in Livonia. He moved to Muskegon in January of...
Margaret B. Arnson
Jan 18, 2006
Margaret Arnson was a truly special woman, a woman who spent her entire life teaching others. She taught us all so much, how to love, how to live, and how to never, ever give up. She taught us to never fear the storm clouds overhead, no matter how dark they drew our days. More than anything, Margaret taught us...
Bertha R. Puff
Jan 18, 2006
Bertha R. Puff PUFF, MRS. BERTHA R. Fremont Mrs. Bertha R. Puff, age 84, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 18, 2006 at Transitional Health Services of Fremont. She was born on April 22, 1921 in Newaygo, MI. to Ora and Hattie (Smith) Grove. She had been employed by Gerber Products Company for 40 years and retired in 1986...
David C. Carlson
Jan 18, 2006
David C. Carlson CARLSON, DAVID C. Twin Lake, MI. Mr. David C. Carlson, age 67, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was born in Manistee, MI, on July 7, 1938 to Theodore and Ruth (Raatz) Carlson. Dave graduated from Manistee High School in 1956 and joined the Merchant Marines, sailing on all the Great Lakes aboard the steamer W.E....
Glen J. Bowers
Jan 18, 2006
Glen J. Bowers BOWERS, MR. GLEN J. Norton Shores Mr. Glen J. Bowers, age 97, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was born in Mishawaka, IN on June 19, 1908 to Joseph & Ida (Lindsey) Bowers & married the former Evelyn Guthrie. Mr. Bowers had been employed as a Tool Designer at Norge & Whirlpool for 22 years until...
Theresa "Tess" Wagner
Jan 18, 2006
Tess Wagner story Theresa "Tess" Wagner was an amazing woman, brilliant, beautiful and full of spirit. She was a woman so ahead of her time, who taught her children the value of an education, and of an open mind. She was an amazing mother, and a wonderful wife, and lived such a full and vibrant life. Tess was a...
Ida "Mae" Gallup
Jan 18, 2006
Ida "Mae" Gallup GALLUP, MRS. IDA "MAE" Widow of Garrah Norton Shores Mrs. Ida Mae Gallup, age 95, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 18, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born June 17, 1910 to Harry and Iva (Bearss) Jones in Tustin, MI, and lived in the Muskegon area for over 70 years. She had worked at Brunswick for...