Dorothy D. Merkins
Jan 15, 2004
MERKINS, MRS. DOROTHY Muskegon Mrs. Dorothy Merkins, age 84, died Thursday, January 15, 2004. She was born in Fruitport, Michigan on July 6, 1919 to Fred & Bessie Green Cooper & married Arnold Frank Merkins on March 6, 1937. Mrs. Merkins was a homemaker, member of Grace Lutheran Church, The 500 Club & Bunco Club. SURVIVORS 2 sons, Roger...
Jack Francis Bonar
Jan 15, 2004
BONAR, MR. JACK, F. Grand Haven Jack F. Bonar, a resident of Grand Haven, died January 15, 2004. He was born to Charles and Leona Premo Bonar in Detroit, MI. He served his country in the US Army. Mr. Bonar married his first wife, Ruth L. Williamson in August 1952 in Bowling Green, OH. She preceded him in death...
Veronica I. Borns
Jan 14, 2004
BORNS, MRS. VERONICA I. LAKATOS Muskegon Formerly of Fruitport Mrs. Veronica I. Lakatos Borns, age 76, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004. She was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on April 30, 1927 to Peter & Mary Szekely Lakatos & married Paul Borns on September 24, 1949. Mrs. Borns worked at Norge & was a custodian at First Congregational Church...
Richard Edward Lock
Jan 14, 2004
LOCK, MR. RICHARD E. Grand Haven Mr. Richard E. Lock, age 78, of Grand Haven, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on September 20, 1925 to Edward and Elizabeth Brown Lock and married the former Donna Jean Pickett in 1961. Mr. Lock had been employed by the city...
Pearl Elaine Ring
Jan 13, 2004
RING, MRS. PEARL E. Grand Haven Pearl E. Ring, 68, of Grand Haven, died Tues. Jan. 13, 2004. She was born July 11, 1935 to William and Fannie Wierenga Ryder in Grand Haven, MI. She married Charles Ring on Sept. 5, 1981. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Ring worked in retail sales, she also enjoyed crossword...
Merritt J. Austin
Jan 13, 2004
AUSTIN, MR. MERRITT J. Muskegon Mr. Merritt J. Austin, age 77, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004. He was born in Coopersville, Michigan on December 25, 1926 to Merritt S. & Ethel J. Akins Austin & married the former Joan M. Westin on August 28, 1948 in Muskegon. Mr. Austin had been employed as an Accountant for S.D. Warren, Muskegon...
Anthony Scott Woodland
Jan 13, 2004
WOODLAND, MR ANTHONY SCOTT Muskegon Mr. Anthony Scott Woodland, age 17, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 27, 1986 to Kenneth & Paula Giro Woodland, Sr. Anthony was a Junior at Reeths-Puffer High School & enjoyed hunting & fishing. SURVIVORS Parents, Kenneth 1 brother, Kenneth Lee Woodland, Jr.; grandparents, Norma David Williams...
David Michael Dykema
Jan 13, 2004
DYKEMA, MR. DAVID MICHAEL Muskegon Mr. David Michael Dykema, age 53, now safe in the arms of Jesus, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 1, 1950 to Thomas & Bernadine Walsworth Dykema. Mr. Dykema for many years attended the Wesley-Roberts Adult Activity Program. David loved people and was very affectionate. SURVIVORS Mother,...
Barbara L. Acord
Jan 11, 2004
ACORD, MRS. BARBARA L. Spring Lake Mrs. Barbara L. Acord, age 62, died Sunday, January 11, 2004. She was born in Detroit, on July 3, 1941. The former Barbara Simm married James Acord on September 12, 1959. Mrs. Acord was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, bowling and swimming. SURVIVORS 1 son, John Renee Acord of West Virginia; 3 daughters,...
Everett L. Buttleman
Jan 11, 2004
BUTTLEMAN, MR. EVERETT L. Whitehall/Montague Mr. Everett L. Buttleman, age 87, died Sunday, January 11, 2004. He was born in Montague, MI on September 17, 1916 to Walter & Emma Schultz Buttleman & married the former Martha Roltsch on July 10, 1942 in Whitehall, MI. Mr. Buttleman served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He had been...
Russell Wickerink
Jan 10, 2004
WICKERINK, MR. RUSSELL L. Muskegon Mr. Russell L. Wickerink, age 67, died Saturday, January 10, 2004. He was born in Muskegon, on June 18, 1936 to Lester & Amy Olsen Wickerink and married the former Marlene Kuh on August 29, 1959. Mr. Wickerink had been employed as a Machinist at Kaydon Corporation until retiring on August 20, 1994. He...
Wilson P. "Teenie" Grimard
Jan 8, 2004
GRIMARD, MR. WILSON P. ''TEENIE'' North Muskegon Mr. Wilson P. Grimard, age 83, died Thursday, January 8, 2004. He was born in Muskegon on July 2, 1920 to Phillip & Amy Dorrington Grimard and married the former Bernice Pitts on September 28, 1941 in Muskegon. Mr. Grimard had been employed as a foundry supervisor at Lakey Foundry for over...
Alice Pulsifer
Jan 7, 2004
PULSIFER, MRS. ALICE A. Muskegon Mrs. Alice A. Pulsifer, age 80, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004. She was born in Ludington, MI on October 5, 1923 to Peter & Mary Krause Leuwer & married Forrest Pulsifer on June 28, 1941. Mrs. Pulsifer was a homemaker, member of North Side Seniors, former member, Daughter's of America Lodge. She enjoyed crocheting,...
John Jack M Olsen
Jan 3, 2004
OLSEN, MR. JOHN JACK M Tampa, FL John Jack M Olsen, age 76, of Tampa, Florida passed away Saturday, January 3, 2004. He was born in Battle Creek, MI and lived most of his life in Muskegon before moving to Tampa. He was a Telephone Pioneer and was employed by GTE for 44 years. He was an US Army...
Daniel A. Vanderboegh
Jan 3, 2004
VANDERBOEGH, MR. DANIEL A. Fruitport Mr. Daniel A. VanderBoegh, age 84, died Saturday January 3, 2004. Born August 30, 1919 in Muskegon to Anson & Lois Parker VanderBoegh; he married Grace Leota Hill on November 3, 1950 in Muskegon. She preceded him in death on December 2, 1995. Daniel was retired from Teledyne, was a U.S. Navy veteran of...
Terry Martin Devries
Jan 2, 2004
DEVRIES, MR. TERRY MARTIN Fruitport Mr. Terry Martin DeVries, age 34, died Friday, January 2, 2004. He was born in Yukuska, Japan, on February 17, 1969 to Martin & Beverly Krueger DeVries. Terry was active in the Special Olympics and enjoyed his pets. SURVIVORS Parents, Martin & Bev DeVries of Fruitport; Grandmother, Marion Krueger of Muskegon; Grandparents, George Margaret...
Monda L. Hegedus
Jan 1, 2004
HEGEDUS, MRS. MONDA L. Muskegon Mrs. Monda L. Hegedus, age 89, died Thursday, January 1, 2004. She was born on February 17, 1914 in Muskegon to Peter and Amonda Allard Meyers. She married Frank Hegedus on April 21, 1934 and he preceded her in death in 1983. She was a communicant of St. Jean's Catholic Church and had been...
Joseph E. "Little Joe" Christian
Dec 31, 2003
CHRISTIAN, MR. JOSEPH EARL ''LITTLE JOE'' Muskegon Mr. Joseph E. ''Little Joe'' Christian, age 49, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 22, 1954 to Joseph & Geraldine Kuhn Christian. Mr. Christian had been employed as a meat cutter at Smith Packing Co. for 8 years. He was a member of St. Francis...
Maynard W. "Bud" Erickson
Dec 30, 2003
ERICKSON, MR. MAYNARD ''Bud'' W. Muskegon Mr. Maynard 'Bud' W. Erickson, age 80, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003. He was born in Muskegon Heights, MI on August 24, 1923 to William & Clara Cassidy Erickson & married the former Violet ''Bunny'' Kubon on August 22, 1949. Mr. Erickson served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had...
Doris K. Finnegan
Dec 28, 2003
FINNEGAN, MRS. DORIS K. Muskegon Mrs. Doris K. Finnegan, age 75, died Sunday, December 28, 2003. She was born in Honolulu, HI on May 2, 1928 to Chai & Tsuna Kimura Kim & married Patrick Finnegan on October 11, 1958. Mrs. Finnegan was a homemaker & Communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was the youngest of 8 children...