Margaret E. Johnson
Jan 23, 2006
Margaret was a woman who lived a full and vibrant life, a life full of family, of laughter, and of friendship. She was so many things to so many people, a loving wife, a devoted mother, and a dignified lady. But what Margaret was most of all, was a beloved friend to so many, who will never forget how...
Mitchell "Mitch" Eric Poulias
Jan 22, 2006
Mitchell Eric "Mitch" Poulias POULIAS, MITCHELL "MITCH" ERIC White Cloud Mitchell "Mitch" Eric Poulias, age 13 , passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at his home. Mitch was born on April 15, 1992 in Grand Rapids. Mitch was an 8th grade student at the White Cloud Middle School where he enjoyed being on the White Cloud Middle...
Alfred "Al" Spurgat
Jan 22, 2006
Alfred "Al" Spurgat SPURGAT, MR. ALFRED "AL" Holt, MI (Formerly of Muskegon) Alfred "Al" Spurgat, age 97, died in Holt, Mich., January 22, 2006. He was buoyed in his life and his final hours by the belief that there is hope in the sustaining grace and love of God. Alfred was born Sept. 25, 1908 in Brooklyn, NY, the...
Delcie A. Naruszkiewicz
Jan 22, 2006
Delcie A. Naruszkiewicz NARUSZKIEWICZ, MRS. DELCIE A. Muskegon Mrs. Delcie A. Naruszkiewicz, age 80, passed away early Sunday morning, January 22, 2006 in Muskegon. She was born December 1, 1925 to George and Beulah (Smith) Cullum in Chactaw, Arkansas, and moved to the Muskegon area in 1946. She worked at Brunswick for 18 years before retiring, and was a...
Raymond P. Greene
Jan 22, 2006
GREENE, MR. RAYMOND PAUL, of Lake Odessa and Shelby Michigan. Our loved and respected father, Mr. Raymond P. Greene, passed away January 22, 2006. Ray was a decorated WWII veteran, lifelong educator who served the Ionia and Lakewood public school systems, and was active in numerous area civic and church organizations during his life. Ray enjoyed singing, bowling, golf,...
Laverne Hartman Godfrey
Jan 22, 2006
Laverne Hartman Godfrey GODFREY, MR. LAVERNE HARTMAN Newaygo Formerly of Grand Rapids Mr. LaVerne Hartman Godfrey, age 80, formerly of Grand Rapids, retiring to Newaygo, died Sunday, January 22, 2006 in Grant. He was born LaVerne Hartman Godfrey in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Amelia M. (Seitz) and Otto LaVerne Godfrey, on October 25, 1925. He was a Chief...
Gerald A. "Gerry" Shafer
Jan 22, 2006
SHAFER, MR. GERALD "GERRY" A. Grand Haven Gerald A. Shafer, 72, of Grand Haven, died Sunday, Jan.22, 2006. He was born Nov. 27, 1933 in Saginaw, MI to Harley and Thelma (Hudson) Shafer, and married Patricia A. Sparks June 19, 1955. She preceded him in death Aug. 22, 2002. Gerry had been a supervisor for Consumers Energy until he...
Florence E. Race
Jan 21, 2006
Florence E. Race RACE, MRS. FLORENCE E. (Widow of Raymond) Muskegon Mrs. Florence E. Race, age 87, passed away at a local hospital January 21, 2006, following a long illness. She was born May 13, 1918 in North Muskegon to Gilbert and Klea (Sovacool) Berry and moved to Muskegon as a young girl. She married Raymond Race in Muskegon...
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...
