Helen Brolick
Feb 19, 2006
Helen Johanna Brolick was a strong, caring woman who loved playing cards, socializing with her neighbors and faithfully attending St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Above all, though, she loved her friends and family. Underneath her quick sense of humor and cheerful outlook on life was a reservoir of strength, which those around her came to depend on. Always thinking of...
Filbrandt, William "Bill"
Feb 19, 2006
Filbrandt, Mr. William "Bill" Grand Haven William "Bill" Filbrandt age 76 of Grand Haven, Michigan died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at the Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in South Haven. 1. William was born May 19, 1929 in South Haven, Michigan to Albert and Leah (Abbott) Filbrandt. Bill served his country in the US Army during the Korean War....
Mieczkowski, Casimir Sr
Feb 18, 2006
CASIMIR "Metz" MIECZKOWSKI SR. Casimir Mieczkowski Sr. , age 81, of Grand Haven died Feb. 18, 2006. He was born in May 18, 1924 in Erie, PA to Joseph and Bernice (Stempka) Mieczkowski and married the former Delores Darlymple on July 28, 1951. "Metz" was a piano tuner for Story & Clark for nearly 30 years. He served his...
Laverne "Nora" Phillips
Feb 18, 2006
Laverne "Nora" Phillips loved three things - her family, her God, and the color red! Born in Union City, Tennessee, located in the northwest corner of the state, Nora Phillips arrived on April 12, 1923. Her parents were Joe and Cora Fields. Nora was one of three children born to Joe and Cora. She had a sister Mildred and...
Blaine Stark
Feb 18, 2006
Blaine Stark was a tough man, who often lived a tough life, a hard life of hard work and service to his country. Hard as it was, Blaine was also given many blessings in his life, a life full of love. He was a proud veteran, a devoted father and grandfather, and a friend to many. But he was...
Dale J. Schotts
Feb 17, 2006
Life is not always sunshine and flowers. Sometimes it is trials and tribulations. Dale J. Schotts experienced some of the sunshine and more of the tribulations. He was an opinionated man who wanted things done his way. But if you had a problem and needed help, Dale was there. An honest man whose word was his bond, Dale was...
Caryl G. "Red" Johnson, Jr.
Feb 16, 2006
Caryl "Red" Johnson was one of those unique people that make life more interesting just by being alive. Red was a man of many talents and could be found doing anything from fixing big tanker trucks or taking care of farm animals to deep sea diving or sailing. Born with the innate curiosity for the world around him, he...
Robert Dale Brown
Feb 16, 2006
Bob Dale Brown was a proud Christian who embraced the Lord as his guide in life. He always kept his family in the center of his heart, and he tried each day to bring happiness into their lives. Bob was a loving father who regarded the birth of his son as the greatest accomplishment in his life. With a...
George Jacob Scholtens
Feb 15, 2006
George Scholtens was not someone consumed by material gains in life but by the satisfaction of putting his family and friends first and doing the best job he could with whatever task was at hand. George not only gave his all to his family but also his country, proudly serving in World War II. He was a man to...
Ruth E. Wormuth
Feb 14, 2006
WORMUTH, MRS. RUTH E. Clearwater, FL (formerly of Muskegon, MI) Mrs. Ruth Evelyn DeWitt Hanson Balkema Wormuth answered her Lord's call on February 14, 2006, to leave this life, and begin her new one in Heaven with Him and many of her loved ones who have gone on before. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 16, 1918,...
Loree, Rita
Feb 14, 2006
"The Doll Lady" Mrs. Rita Loree, age 81, of Hart, Michigan passed away February 14, 2006 at her son's home. The symbols of Valentine's Day will always be reminders to her family of her love and kindness. Mrs. Loree was born in Effingham, IL on December 26, 1924 to John and Julia (Utz) Terstegge. She had been employed by...
Judith R. Thompson
Feb 13, 2006
A loving wife and mother, with a passion for her grandchildren, Judith Thompson was an extraordinary woman. She was patient, caring and generous with her time, and never thought twice about going out of her way to help someone who needed her. Judy's vibrant and caring personality was like a ray of sunshine for those close enough to receive...
Ilean L. Raifsnider
Feb 13, 2006
Ilean L. Raifsnider had experienced many heartaches and joys during her lifetime. She had a sense of compassion for others and was always willing to do what she could to lend a helping hand. A woman of strong faith and conviction, she made every effort to do what was right and to stick to her beliefs. She loved her...
Dorothy Scarbrough
Feb 13, 2006
SCARBROUGH, MRS. DOROTHY MAE Muskegon Mrs. Dorothy Mae Scarbrough, age 77, died Monday, February 13, 2006. She was born in Lexington, KY on March 2, 1928 to Raymond & Sally P. (Tisdale) Myers & married Jesse James Scarbrough on July 25, 1943. Mrs. Scarbrough had been employed as a retail clerk at Grossmans & a waitress at Coney Island...
H. Clay Tellman, Md
Feb 12, 2006
H. Clay Tellman was an accomplished professional, a loving husband, a devoted father, and a dedicated servant of his country, community, and church. Clay was born in a decade of advancement and struggle. While the moving assembly line increased America's ability to produce goods, workers united to gain fair labor practices. The United States was advancing as a world...
Anderson, Marilyn
Feb 12, 2006
ANDERSON, MRS. MARILYN J. Grand Haven Mrs. Marilyn J. Anderson, age 65, died Sunday, February 12, 2006. She was born in Grand Haven, on February 20, 1940 to Elgie and Inez (Waldron) Green and married Everett Anderson on November 24, 1979. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1996. Mrs. Anderson had been a press operator at Sam Garvin...
Zoe Wasson
Feb 11, 2006
Zoe Wasson loved to experience and appreciate the world around her. She did many things in her life, all of which shaped her into the person her family and friends loved dearly. The year 1903 saw many new innovations coming about, like the first Harley Davidson motorcycle and the playing of the first World Series. It was also in...
Betty A. Trenter
Feb 10, 2006
Betty Trenter was a woman rich in the things in life that count: a strong work ethic, a compassionate and caring heart, and above all an unconditional love for her children, her only granddaughter and family. Betty was the type of person who would do anything for her family and friends. She made her family her life's work. Her...
Albert H. Hurst Sr.
Feb 10, 2006
Albert was a man cut from a different era, a tough man who lived through tough times. He was one of our Greatest Generation, and a man who knew the value, honor and dignity in a hard day's work, and in proud service to his country. He was a husband, father and grandfather, but more than anything, Albert was...
Pavlin, Ronald
Feb 10, 2006
PAVLIN, MR. RONALD Grand Haven Mr. Ronald Pavlin, age 75, died Friday, February 10, 2006. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 4, 1930 to Michael and Catherine (Kuzlowski) Pavlin and married the former Eliza Griswold in 1955 in Indiana. Mr. Pavlin had been a foreman at Harbor Industries for 20 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was...
