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BAADE, JENNIE M. MRS. (HOUSE)

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 7 January 2007, Page 6-B

Jennie M. Baade, Whitehall.              Jennie M. Baade, age 89 of Whitehall, passed away December 30, 2006 in Muskegon.  She was born October 8, 1917 in Muskegon, the daughter of Sylvester and Mercile (Lamb) House.  She was raised in Oceana County.  She moved to Whitehall upon her marriage to Raymond Baade on August 29, 1934.  From 1940 to 1950, the Baade's lived in Shelby.  They resided in Pentwater from 1950 to 1965 when they returned to Whitehall.  Mr. Baade passed away on November 28, 1975.  Mrs. Baade and her family formed a musical group called the Gospel Heirs.  She played the accordion and sang.  She also loved to crochet and knit.  Mrs. Baade is survived by her children, Jennie (Don) Dykman, Donna Zatzke, Rodney (Sande) Baade, Wayne (Donna) Baade and Ray Baade; her brother, Harry House; sisters, Doris (Carl) Brandel, Cecile Brandel and Joyce (Frank) Dykman; many grandchildren, great and great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Delbert and sister, Grace Wittkamp.  The funeral service was held Thursday, January 4, 11a.m., at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby, with Pastor Rob Henderson officiating.  Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby.  Memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 648 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, are appreciated.  You may leave a message of condolence for the family at www.harrisfhome.com.

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BAART, George

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Saturday, June 5, 1926, page 2:7

GEORGE BAART, PUPIL AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, DIES   George Baart, ten years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles  J. Duffield of 177 East Larch avenue, died Saturday morning at Mercy hospital after a short illness.  He was born in Marshall,  December 23, 1915, coming to Muskegon with his parents eight years ago.  George was a pupil at St. Mary’s Catholic  school.  He leaves besides his parents, three brothers, Charles, Robert and Thomas Duffield at home.

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BABBITT, LYLE BRUCE MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 23 December 2000, Page 6B

BABBITT, MR. LYLE BRUCE, (Husband of Phyllis), Muskegon.  Mr. Lyle Bruce Babbitt, age 54, passed away Tuesday evening, December 19, 2000 following a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born November 4, 1946 in Muskegon to Samuel and Nina (Webber) Babbitt and lived in the area his entire life.  He had worked as a delivery driver for Acme Cleaners prior to taking disability retirement in 1995.  On November 17, 1992, he married the former Phyllis M. Kratzer in Muskegon and she survives him along with his mother and sister, Nina and Lois Babbitt of Orlando, FL, and one brother Phillip Babbitt of Ypsilanti.  He was preceded in death by his father, and two brothers, Michael and Samuel, Jr.  A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at the

Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue with the Rev. Donald LeMaire officiating.  INTERMENT will be in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service, 10-11 AM Tuesday.  MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the family.

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BACHANSKI, Mary (Mrs.)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, October 26, 1936, page 2

Mrs. Mary Bachanski, Resident Here 56 years, Dies Today   Mrs. Mary Bachanski, 74 years old, 584 West Webster  avenue, a resident of Muskegon for 56 years, died today in Mercy hospital after a two months illness.  Mrs.  Bachanski was the widow of the late Frank Bachanski who died June 1, 1914.  She was born in Berlin, Germany,  Jan 10, 1862 and came with her parents to Muskegon from Germany in 1880.  She was a member of St. Mary's  church.  Surviving are one son, Leo J. Bachanski, in Chicago; five daughters, Mr. H.L. Skidmore, Lansing; Mrs.  Fred Lembzeder, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Henry Siplon, Muskegon Heights; Mrs. Helen Bogen, Muskegon; Mrs. H. B.  Tripp, El Paso, Texas, one brother, Joseph Marks, Grand Rapids, Wis., three sisters, Mrs. Frances Cheeseman,  Gary, Ind., and Mrs. John Bach, Muskegon, and five grandchildren.

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BACHELOR, S.A. (Mrs.)

Obituary

Whitehall Forum  Whitehall, Michigan  10 October 1879  Page 1

Died.  BACHELOR.--Mrs. S. A. Bachelor, wife of N. C. Bachelor, Sept. 14th, aged 70 years 4 months and 2 days; of heart disease.

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BACKENSTO, Nina I. (Mrs.)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon,Michgan Friday September 23,1988 page 5C

Obituary: BACKENSTO,Mrs. Nina I.   4651 Dorothy   SERVICE: Thursday 1 p.m. at the Lake Harbor United Methodist  Church with the Rev. Carol Lyman officiating. Interment Norton Cemetery. VISITATION: today 2-4 & 7-9 at the Clock  Funeral Home. Memorial: American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.   Clock

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BACON, ROBERT E. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 4 September 1999, Page 5B

BACON, MR. ROBERT E. Dalton Township.  Mr. Bacon, age 65, died September 3, 1999.  Born July 1, 1934, in Muskegon, to Perry and Lucille (Dowling) Bacon, he had lived in the area all his life.  On July 6, 1957, in Muskegon, he married the former Treeva Quinn and had worked at Sealed Power Corp. until retiring.  He had attended Faith Baptist Church.  Mr. Bacon was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.  FAMILY:

His wife, Treeva; 3 sons, Alan Bacon of Muskegon, Jeffrey (Judy) Bacon of Rothbury and Robert Bacon of Muskegon; 1 daughter, Monica (Jeffrey) Lacy of Muskegon; a step-daughter, Terry Harris of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Elaine Dailey, Joyce (Glen) Rice and Mary (James) Dennison, all of Muskegon  SERVICE:  Tuesday, September 7, 1999, at 1 PM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Bruce A. Beach officiating.  Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITING HOURS:  Tuesday, 12 PM Noon until service time, at the funeral home in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL: Building Fund of Faith Baptist Church, 3590 Ross Rd., North Muskegon, 49445.  —Clock – White Lake

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BACON, TREEVA   A. MRS.  (QUINN)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 21 May 2000, Page 8F

BACON, MRS. TREEVA A., North Muskegon.  Mrs. Bacon, age 69, died May 19, 2000.  Born March 25, 1931, in Marshall, to Harley and Laurel Quinn, she had lived in the area for many years.  On July 6, 1957, in Muskegon, she married Robert E. Bacon, who preceded her in death in 1999.  She had been a homemaker and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.  Mrs. Bacon was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Lacey, and 3 brothers & 5 sisters.  FAMILY:  3 sons, Alan Bacon of Muskegon, Jeffrey (Judy) Bacon of Rothbury and Robert Bacon of Muskegon; 1 daughter, Terry Harris of Lansing; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.  SERVICE:  Monday, May 22, 2000, at 11 AM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Bruce A. Beach officiating.  Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITING HOURS:  Monday, 10 AM until service time, at the funeral home in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL:  Building Fund of Faith Baptist Church, 3590 Ross Rd., North Muskegon, 49445.  —Clock – White Lake

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BADEAUX, (Mrs. William) Jane Marshall

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1921, page 11:4

Mrs. William Badeaux  Mrs. William Badeaux, 446 Grand avenue, died yesterday afternoon at Hackley Hospital after a five weeks illness, aged 77 years.  Mrs. Badeaux was born in  Totonto, Canada, coming to Muskegon about twenty-one years ago, where she has since made her home.  She was a member of the Baptist church.  She leaves besides her husband,  four children, William Badeaux of Holton; Pierre Badeaux of Muskegon; Mrs. J. D. Martin and Mrs. Louis Gatechair of Elgin, Illinois; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; one  brother, Thomas Marshall of Grand Rapids.  The funeral service will be held at 10:30 o’clock tomorrow morning from the residence, 446 Grand avenue.  Burial will be in the Holton  cemetery.

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Death Record

Muskegon County Death Record, Liber IV, page 250, Record #4379,  Sept. 20, 1921

Jane Marshall Badeau, female, married, age 77-3-13.  Died at Muskegon, cause, bronchial pneumonia, born Canada, housewife.  Parents James Marshall and Sarah Robinson, residence unknown.  Recorded October 5, 1921.

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Badeaux, Louis

Article

Trading Post

 

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BADEAUX, Perrie Benjamin

Death Record

Muskegon County Death Record, LiberVII, page 11, record #47, Jan. 25, 1947

Perrie Badeaux, died at Hackley Hospital, Muskegon, residence, 1004 W. Grand Avenue, Muskegon.  Male, white, married, age 68-10-22; widow, Maude Ella Murply, age 64.

Born at Holton; foreman at Stewart-Hartshorn.

Father, William Badeaux, born, Muskegon

Mother, Jane Marshall, born, Canada

Informant Maude Ella Badeaux, 1004 W. Grand 

Mortuary, Balbirnie; cemetery, Oakwood, burial Jan. 28, 1947

Causes: acute uremia, cardiac failure, chronic nephritis, arteriosclerosis, hypertension-extreme.

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BADGE, Fred C.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Wednesday, July 10, 1929, page 1

WORKER FATALLY INJURED AT PLANT   Fred C. Badge, Crushed, Dies on Way to  Hospital  Fred C. Badge, 33 years old and married, died today on the way to Hackley  hospital following an accident at the plant of the Muskegon Malleable Castings company  when the worker was crushed between a tumbling barrel and the shaft along which it  travels.  He sustained a skull fracture.  A post-mortem examination was ordered by  Coroner Tiede Clock who has not yet decided whether he will call an inquest.  Mr. Badge  went to work for the Malleable company Monday.  He had been a foundry worker for  many years. 

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Funeral Record

Clock Funeral Home  Page 266, Yearly No. 144, July 10, 1929

Fred Chas. Badge, born Oct. 27, 1893 at Lakeview, Montcalm Co., MI.  Age, 35 years, 8 mo., 13 days.  Father, Fred Badge, born in New York state, mother, Dalphian Willett, born in New York state.  Here (Muskegon) since May 1^st, ’29.  Wife, Iva Badge, 1847 Getty St., R.R. 5.  Funeral services at Six Lakes, MI – interment there (Cato Cemetery is in Montcalm Co.).  Funeral cost $207.47.  $200 paid by Chaddock Insurance Agency,  balance of $7.47 paid by M. Mulder.  Casket is grey, shipping body cost $8.12.

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BAGLEY

 

BAKER

 

BALBIRNIE, James Frederick

Biography

 

BALBIRNIE, James

Biography

 

Article

Know Muskegon June 14, 1947

 

BALBIRNIE, Ralph James

Biography

 

BALCOMB, DAVID JAMES VANDERMOLEN MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 10 April 1996, Page 4C

BALCOMB, DAVID JAMES VANDERMOLEN, Twin Lake, MI.  David James VanderMolen Balcomb, age 23, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday morning, April 9, 1996.  David was born in Muskegon on June 30, 1972 and was a life long resident of the area.  David was born with Cerebral Palsey and was a blessing and joy to everyone around him.  He was a special education student at Reeths Puffer High School and a member of Dalton Baptist Church.  He is survived by his mother and father, Shirley Balcomb and Justus Balcomb, his mother and father Cynthia and James VanderMolen of Spring Lake; 3 sisters, Amy Hardy, Pamela Crawford and Mrs. Steve (Christina) Jensen; 3 brothers, Wyman (Candy) Balcomb, Kevin (Patricia) Balcomb and Garth (Kimberly) VanderMolen; his grandmother, Ruth Balcomb of Hesperia; grandparents, Pete & Jackie DeVries and William & Paula VanderSteldt and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. from the Ever Rest Runeral Home and Chapel, 1783 E. Keating with Rev. Donald LeMaire and Rev. Craig Cramblit officiating.  The family will receive visitors Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.  Interment: Fruitland Township Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions to the Cerebral Palsey Foundation will be appreciated.  —Ever Rest Funeral Home & Chapel 777-3557 or 800-479-3557  NOTE: The surname should be BALCOM

 

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BALDWIN, JEAN CATHERINE WELCH SLOCUM MRS.

OBITUARY

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 17 September 2006, Page 6-B

Jean Catherine Welch Slocum Baldwin, Montague.  Jean Catherine Welch Slocum Baldwin of Montague, March 4, 1936 - Aug. 17, 2006, is survived by her husband of 32 years, Stanley E. Baldwin of Montague, MI, and her children, Ted F. Slocum, Tamara Shan Silva, and Tobie Jeannine Scott. A private service was held on Sept. 5, 2006.  She had requested many times that she did not want a funeral, but to be cremated and have her remains spread over the lake with family members only present.

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BALDWIN, Kathryn J.

Obituary

MUskegon Chronicle, Muskegon,Michigan, August 12, 1997

Obituary: Kathryn J. Baldwin, 70, of Muskegon died Wednesday at her home. She had owned and operated the Kiddie Corral in Whitehall. Arrangements by Lee.

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BALOGH, STEVE F. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 16 April 1998, Page 7B

BALOGH, MR. STEVE F., Husband of Loraine, Muskegon.  Mr. Steve Balogh, age 76, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, April 15, 1998, in Ludington.  He was born January 9, 1922 in Schackendorf, Austria, and came to the Muskegon area in 1929.  He worked at Michigan Spring for over 30 years, retiring in 1987, and was a WWII US Army veteran.  He loved hunting, fishing, traveling, and gardening.  On June 10, 1944 he married the former Loraine Berggren.  SURVIVORS include his wife, Loraine of Muskegon; 9 children, Judi Harris of Spring Lake, Colleen (& Richard) O’Neal, Stephen (& Anita) Balogh, Mary (& Kris) Johnson, all of Muskegon, Ronald Balogh of Littleton, CO, Anita Balogh, Paul (& Norma) Balogh, Barbara (& Doug) Chandler, Matthew (& Teresa) Balogh, all of Muskegon; 19 grandchildren; 1 expected great-grandchild; 1 sister, Rose Sibley of Ludington.  Visitation at  The Walburn Chapel  Sytsema Funeral Homes

1547 W. Sherman Blvd.  will be Friday, 2-4 & 7-9 P.M.  The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the Rev. James Wyse, presiding.  For a more lasting memorial, please consider the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, or the American Heart Association.

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BALGOOYEN, William John

Biography

 

BALK

 

BALKEMA, James

Article

James Balkema & Brothers have for eight years past been engaged in general merchandise, handling dry goods,  groceries, boots, shoes, crockery, etc.

The Advantages & Surroundings of Muskegon, MI, the Material Interest of a Progressive City, December 1892 pgs. 49

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BALKEMA, Mrs. John

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Monday, January 13, 1936

Rites Here Today for Mrs. Balkema   Graveside services were held in St. Mary’s at 10 a.m. today for Mrs. John Balkema, who died  last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel C. Smart, in Winnetka, Ill.  Services were conducted by Rt. Rev. K. J. Whalen, of  St. Mary’s church.  Mrs. Balkema’s husband, who died in 1900, was at one time, with his brother James of the present Buwalda store  in North Muskegon. 

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BALLARD, Hattie Catherine (Mrs.) Grow

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  5 April 1946  Page 20  Mrs. Ballard, 69, Of Pioneer Family,  Montague, Dies  By Staff Correspondent  Montague, April 5, -- Mrs. Henry Ballard, 69 years old, of Montague township and a lifelong resident of Muskegon county, died today at the Hackley hospital.  The former Miss Hattie Catherine Grow, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Grow, pioneer residents of Montague town­ship.  She was born on May 10, 1876 and lived all her life in the county, on various farms.  She was a member of the Claybanks Methodist church and its Ladies' Aid society, and the Lady Maccabees.  She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. William Clark, and two sons, Asul and Merle, all of Muskegon; one sister, Mrs. August Lauterberg, of  Claybanks; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  The body will lie in state at the Clock Funeral home in Muskegon from 10 a.m., Saturday until Sunday evening when it will be taken to the Gee chapel, Whitehall.  Services will be conduct­ed from the Gee chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Clarence Hutchens officiating.  Burial will be at the Oakgrove cemetery.

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BANCUK, Bert J.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Tuesday, May 30, 1967, page 32

Mr. Bancuk Dies at 72  Bert J. Bancuk, 72, of 3129 Glendale Ave., Muskegon Heights, died Monday at Hackley Hospital after a week’s illness.  Mr. Bancuk owned and operated the  Bancuk Meat Market with his brother for a number of years and was last employed at Campbell Wyant & Cannon Foundry, retiring in 1960.  Born Dec. 24, 1894 in Poland, he came to  the United States in 1912 and came to Muskegon from Grand Rapids in 1915.  He married the former Martha Janowski here on May 29, 1922.  He served in the U.S. Army during World  War I.  A communicant of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, he was active in the Polish Falcon Lodge.  He leaves his widow; a son, Marcell Bancuk, of Roosevelt Park; and three  grandchildren. 

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Marriage Record

Muskegon County Marriage Records, Liber 6, page 293, record 14681, May 25, 1922

Bert J. Bancuk, age 26, white, res. Muskegon, b. Poland, Butcher, parents Ksawery Bancuk and Johanna Wikzewski.

Martha H. Janowski, age 19, white, res. Muskegon, b. Illinois, no occup., parents Andrew Janokski and Marie Kroidlowski.

Married May 29, 1922 by H.E.Norden, Evangelical Lutheran pastor.  Witnesses: John Hulka and Susie Hulka, Muskegon Heights.

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Death Record

Muskegon County Death Records, Liber 28, page 426, local file M-405, May 29, 1967

Bert Bancuk, 3129 Glendale, Muskegon Heights, MI.  Male, white, married.

Born December 24, 1894 in Poland, Europe.  Citizen of U.S., wife, Martha

Molder in foundry.

Cerebral vascular thrombosis and cerebral arteriosclerosis.

Parents, Ksawery Bancuk and Johanna Wilcewska

Veteran of WW I,   SSAN  379-01-6261

Pachesny Funeral Home/St. Mary’s Cemetery, Muskegon

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BANCUK, Joseph

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Friday, April 26, 1957, page 19

Mr. Bancuk, 72, Retired CWC Forman, Dies  Joseph Bancuk, 228 W. Dale avenue, a city resident 45 years and a former foreman at Campbell, Wyant and Cannon Foundry Company died  today at Mercy Hospital after a illness of three months.  He was 72 years old.  Mr. Bancuk, who was born in Poland, Nov. 22, 1884, came to the United States in 1905 and settled in  Grand Rapids.  Seven years later, he moved to Muskegon where he had lived since.  He married the former Miss Angela Panko at Muskegon Sept. 22, 1919.  A communicant of St.  Michaels’ Church, he was a member of the Polish Falcons Lodge No. 276 and the Muskegon Foremen’s Club.  He was a foreman the last 20 years of his 27 year employment at Campbell,  Wyant and Cannon Foundry Company.  He leaves his wife; three sons, Harry of Muskegon, Bernard of Grand Rapids, and Edward of Muskegon Heights; two daughters, Mrs. Richard  Frankowski of Detroit and Mrs. Leona Baker, of Muskegon, a brother, Bert, of Muskegon Heights and 16 grandchildren.

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Marriage Record

Muskegon County Marriage Records, Liber 6, page 156, record #12634, Sept 18, 1919

Josef Bancuk, 35, white, res. Muskegon, born, Poland, butcher, parents Kszawaj Bancuk and Johanna Walczawski.    Previously married once

Nellie Panko, 25, white, res. Chicago, born Poland, no occup., parents Adolf Turek and Mary Jelnicka.

Married Sept. 22, 1919 by Andrew Norlock, St. Michael’s Church, John Flejszar and Martha Norlock, witnesses.

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Death Record

Muskegon County Death Records, Liber 18, page 279, record 259, April 26, 1957

Joseph Bancuk, 228 W. Dale Avenue, Muskegon.

Died at Mercy Hospital, metastatic carcinoma of lungs and acute pneumonitis

Male, white, married, age 72, born Poland Nov. 22, 1884

Male, white, married.  No military service,   SSAN 379-01-0070

Mrs. Joseph Bancuk, wife.

Parents, Kszawa J. Bancuk and Johanna Walczawska.

Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery; Pachesny Funeral Home.

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BANKEY, John F.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle -- Nov. 21, 1898

"Laid to Rest in Oakwood"   The funeral of John F. Bankey took place Sunday afternoon from the family residence, 155 Division street,  and was largely attended.  It was held under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen of America, of which organization the deceased was a  member.  The sermon was delivered by Rev. A. Hadden, of the First Congregational church, and the music was also furnished by members  of that church.  Interment was in Oakwood.

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BANLINE, June Ardeth

Birth Notice

Muskegon Chronicle, February 23, 1920

To Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Axetus Banline, February 19, a daughter, June Ardeth

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BARCUS, William W.

Biography

 

BARD, HERB MR.

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 10 December 2006, Page 6-B

Herb Bard, Muskegon.  Mr. Herb Bard, age 85, died Sunday, December 3, 2006.  He was born in Muskegon on October 20, 1921 to Elmer & Augusta (Pierson) Bard and married the former Mary Ann Meinert on June 29, 1965.  Mr. Bard had been a salesman at Geerpres for 48 years until his retirement in 1983.  He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WW II, a graduate of Muskegon Community College and Hope College, a charter member of Unity Methodist Church and a member of White Lake Golf Club.  SURVIVORS:  Wife, Mary Ann; brother, Douglas (Patricia) Bard.  SERVICE:  There will be no service.  MEMORIAL: VNS Hospice House.  Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.  CLOCK LIFE STORY – Muskegon

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BARKER, Adam & Torri HANSEN,Whitehall

Birth notice - a girl,at Mercy General Oak Campus, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.

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BARLING, Evelyn

Article

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI  Saturday, May 24, 1941, page 2

Boy, 9 Hit by Car, Is Cut About Head, Man Hurt in Crash  Harry Collins, nine years old,  574 Yuba street, sustained a small cut on the head at 12:25 p.m. Friday when an  automobile driven by Ira Towne, 37 of R.R. 4, struck the bicycle Harry was riding on  Jackson street.  Motorcycle officer Floyd Goschnick investigated.  The boy was taken to  a physician’s office and treated.  Henry J. Webber, 51 years old, of R.R. 3, Fremont, was  slightly injured on the right side of the face at 6:20 p.m. Friday when his car turned over  on the right side after colliding with an automobile driven by Evelyn Barling, 18 years  old, R.R. 4, Wolf Lake, at the Five Lakes and Mill Iron roads.

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BARNARD, Helen S.

Biography

 

BARNES, DANNY JAY MR.

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 26 February 2006, Page 4-B

Danny Jay Barnes, Muskegon.  Danny J. Barnes, age 60, passed away on February 13, 2006.  He was born in Muskegon to the late Frank and Dorothy Barnes.  He is survived by his daughter, Terra (Gary) Kunish, and his grandson, Blake.  Also surviving is his beloved Beverly Ferrier, and her children and grandchildren; his siblings, John William (Pat), Gary Ronald (Ardele), twin sister, Sandy Kay (Court) Wood, Russell Dale, and Eugene Wesley (Marijo); along with several nieces and nephews.  Danny was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War.  He spent several years in Alaska driving truck and working in the logging industry.  He was a very, “very” avid storyteller and outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in nature.  According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held at Grace Lutheran Church, 300 E. Cleveland St., Coopersville, on Saturday, February 18, at 10:00 a.m.  Gifts in memory of Dan would be appreciated to help surviving daughter, Terra Kunish, with funeral expenses (Terra Kunish c/o Ever Rest Funeral Home & Chapel, 1783 E. Keating Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442).  Arrangements by Ever Rest Funeral Home & Chapel.

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BARNEY, N.A.

Article

Know Muskegon June 14, 1947

 

BARNHARDT/BARNHART

 

BARNUM, Loel

Article

Neighboring News   Wolf Lake   Muskegon Chronicle, Thursday, September 18, 1941

Mr. and Mrs. Loel Barnum and mother, Mrs. Annie Rood of Casnovia and Mr. Charles Cleveland of California were guests at the Gillette home this week. 

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BARR (Mrs. Chester)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Saturday, November 2, 1957, page 23:4

Former Resident Dies in Lansing   Funeral services will be held Monday from the  Thomas Chapel at Terre Haute, Ind. for Mrs. Chester Barr, a former Muskegon resident  who died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. James F. Grenawalt, Lansing.  Mrs.  Barr, who has spent about 10 years here, left last year to live in Lansing.  Burial will be at  Terre Haute.

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BARR, Genevieve

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, December 26, 1929, page 2

Mrs. Genevieve Barr is Taken By Death.  Mrs. Genevieve Barr, 41 years old, Muskegon, RR 4, died  yesterday at Hackley hospital after a brief illness.  She was born Aug 17, 1888 in Cedar Creek township  where she grew to womanhood, coming to Muskegon about sixteen years ago.  She was married to Charles  Barr at Muskegon in 1913.  Mrs. Barr leaves her husband, one son, Thomas, at home, her mother, Mrs.  Nelson Bean of Cedar Creek township, four sisters, Mrs. John Edelman, Mrs Ben Warwick, both of  Muskegon, Mrs. Stanley Nylander of twin Lakes, Mrs. Adelbert VanDyke of Muskegon, five brothers,  William, Marshal, Peter, Nelson and Charles Bean all of Muskegon.

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Barr, Grace T. (Mrs.) Toppen

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 September 1995

BARR, MRS.  GRACE T.  Muskegon  Mrs. Barr, age 93, died Wednesday, September 6, 1995.  She was born, Grace Toppen, in Muskegon on March 5, 1902 and married Kenneth Barr on January 16, 1957 and he preceded her in death on July 30, 1976.  Mrs. Barr had been an antique dealer for 40 years and co-owner of the Dorothy Grace Shop.  SURVIVORS  Cousins, Wilfred (Elvira) Dykstra of North Muskegon and Donald (Ann) Toppen of Muskegon and many close friends.  VISITATION  Friday 2-4 at Clock Funeral Home.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.  Clock  Muskegon

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BARRETT, David M.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  16 April 2001  Page 3B

BARRETT, MR.  DAVID M.  Whitehall  Mr. Barrett, age 37, died April 13, 2001.  Born September 13, 1963, in Frankfort,  Germany, to Orson and Jeannette (Keller) Barrett, he had lived in the area all his life.  On September 26, 1996, in Whitehall,  he married the former Rochelle Geistel.  He had worked in construction at Quality Farm & Fleet and had attended Oakcrest  Church of God.  FAMILY  His wife, Rochelle; 3 children, Courtney, Nicholas  & Jacob; 4 brothers, Bill (Sue) Barrett & Tim  (Rita) Barrett, both of Whitehall, Kent Barrett of Twin Lake and Cliff (Judy) Barrett of LA.  SERVICE  Wednesday, April  18, 2001, at 2 PM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Pastor Bob Rogers officiating.  VISITING HOURS  Tuesday, 6-8  PM, at the funeral home in Whitehall.   MEMORIAL  Family Expense Fund.  —Clock – White Lake

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BARRETT, Lubertha (Mrs.) Chapman

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon,Michigan July 10,1945  Mrs.Barrett, 70, Unexpectedly Dies at Son's Home  Mrs. Lubertha Barrett, 70  years old, mother of former State Rep. Ray M. Barrett, who had made her home in Grand Rapids and with her son for the past two  years, died early today at the Barrett home, 1430 Eastland Road, Roosevelt Park. Though in ill health for two years, her death came  unexpectedly. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Chapman, early residents of Tyrone township, Kent county. Mrs.Barrett attended  school in Kent City, near the family's farm home. She and her husband, Charles R. Barrett, of Kent City, who survives, were the first  couple married in the Kent County courthouse, Grand Rapids. She leaves, besides the husband the one son, three grandchildren; one  brother,L.J.Chapman, Kent City; and two sisters, Mrs. Inez Eppens, Grand Rapids, and Mrs.Amelia Jeffery, of Ottawa,Ill. Funeral  service will be held in the Baptist church, Kent City, at 2 p.m.

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BARRINGER, JOYCE E. MRS. (EILERS)

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 30 May 2004, Page 5-B

Mrs. Joyce E., Barringer, Muskegon.  Mrs. Joyce E. Barringer, age 68, died Thursday, May 20, 2004.  She was born in Montague, MI on July 26, 1935 to Lawrence & Hortense (Bosse) Eilers & married Leonard Barringer on October 6, 1962 in Montague, MI.  Mrs. Barringer had been employed as a Clerk at Muskegon County 60th District Court for 20 years until retiring in 1998.  She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church & St. Mary's Church Circle.  Mrs. Barringer enjoyed flower & vegetable gardening, traveling & crocheting.  SURVIVORS:  Husband, Leonard; 2 sons, Leonard (Lori) Barringer Jr. of Muskegon & Timothy Barringer of Muskegon; 1 daughter, Suzanne Kennert of Muskegon; 9 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Lawrence (Jean) Eilers of Hattiesburg, MS, Gerald (Beverly) Eilers of Montague & George (Jo) Eilers of TX; 1 brother-in-law, Ronald Knight of Hesperia, MI.  She was preceded in death by her parents & a sister, Ruth Knight.  FUNERAL LITURGY:  The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Tuesday, May 25, 2004, 11:00 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Hart presiding.  Interment at Laketon Township Cemetery.  VISITATION:  Monday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM.  MEMORIAL: National Kidney Foundation.  You may sign the online guest book at www.clockfuneralhome.com  Clock – Muskegon

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BARRON, Edward

Article

East Muskegon

 

BARROWS, (Mrs.) Burt

Obituary

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Friday, February 6, 1903

Mrs. Burt Barrows died at her home, 146 Apple street, Monday evening, Feb. 2, after a brief illness of peritonitis,  leaving a week-old baby.  The funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday morning, Rev. Friend T. Dye,  pastor of the First Baptist church officiating, after which the remains were taken to Fairplains cemetery, Grand  Rapids, where they were interred followed  by mourning friends.  Beautiful flowers adorned the casket at both the  services and burial, placed there by loving hands.  Mrs. Barrows was twenty-five years old and is survived by a  husband and a little daughter four years old.  She also left a mother and sister, who reside at Charlotte, North  Carolina.  Mr. and Mrs. Barrows have been residents of Muskegon but a short time, coming here from Grand Rapids  about five months ago, Mr. Barrows being employed by the Shaw-Walker company.

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BARRY

 

BARSEMA, JOHN P. MR

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 29 November 1899, Page 2

DEATH OF JOHN P. BARSEMA.  Was 72 Years Old and Had Been Married

Nearly 50 Years.  John P. Barsema died at his home, No. 63 McCracken avenue, yesterday afternoon of gangrene, after an illness of nine weeks.  He was born in the Netherlands and was 72 years, 4 months and 24 days old.  He came to this country in 1882.  His widow, to whom he had been married nearly 50 years, survives him.  Had he lived they would have celebrated their golden wedding next spring.  He was the father of ten children, of whom seven are living.  They are Martin, of Twin Lake; Herman, 155 Washington avenue; Mrs. Siebolt Temple, 186 Spring street, Mrs. C. Feldstra, 22 Miner street; John J., 36 McCracken avenue, city, and one son and one daughter living in the Netherlands.  The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the residence, and the interment will be in Lakeside cemetery.

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The Morning News, Muskegon, Michigan, 30 November 1899, Page 3

Death of John P. Barsema.  John P. Barsema, who has been suffering with gangrene for about nine weeks, died at his home on McCracken avenue yesterday afternoon.  He was 72 years of age and was born in the Netherlands, coming to this country in 1882.  He had been married nearly 50 years and his widow survives him.  Seven children also survive him.  They are Martin Barsema of Twin Lakes, and Herman and John J. Barsema, Mrs. S. Temple and Mrs. C. Feldstra, city, and a son and daughter living in the Netherlands.  The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the residence and interment will be in Lakeside cemetery.

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BARSEMA, Nieske (Mrs.)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 23 March 1910, Page 7

OVER 80 YEARS OLD, DIES.  Mrs. J. P. Barsema Passes Away After

Long Illness.  Mrs. J. P. Barsema, a resident of Muskegon for over 30 years, died at 6:30 last night at the home of her son, John J. Barsema, corner McCracken avenue and Morton street, after a long illness.  She was over 80 years of age and was born in the Netherlands, coming to this country in 1879.  Seven children survive Mrs. Barsema, four sons and three daughters.  She was a member of the Second Reformed church.

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BARTELS, Hermanus

Biography

 

BARTHOLOMEW, Bee M. R.N (Mrs.) Swanson

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  18 May 1997  Page 6D  Whitehall  Mrs. Bartholomew, age 76, died May 17, 1997.  Born November 11, 1920, in Onekama, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1955.  On January 10, 1944, in Onekama, the former Bee M. Swanson married Howard F. “Bart” Bartholomew.  A graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and Grand Rapids Mercy Central School of Nursing, she had been a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital, Visiting Nurses Association, and retired as Director of Nurses at Whitehall Manor in 1982.  She was a communicant member of St. James Catholic Church, a member of St. Jude’s Circle, the Altar Society of St. James Catholic Church, White Lake Women’s Club and various White Lake area Bridge Clubs.  Mrs. Bartholomew served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.  A sister, Mary Elyn, preceded her in death.  FAMILY  Her husband, Howard, 3 daughters, Barbara (Charles) Yonker of Grand Rapids, Kathryn (Thomas) Alvesteffer and Jane (Richard) Kritzman, both of Whitehall; 2 sons, James (Mary) Bartholomew of Whitehall and William (Debora) Bartholomew of IL; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Emmie (Jack) McCarthy of Scottville; 1 brother, William (Nancy) Swanson of FL.  MASS  Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 11 AM, from St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller as Celebrant.  Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Montague.

ROSARY  Monday, 7 PM, at the funeral home.  VISITING HOURS  Monday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at the funeral home in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL:  St. James Catholic School or White Lake Senior Center.

--Clock - White Lake

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BARTHOLOMEW, HOWARD F. MR.

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 13 June 2004, Page 5-B

Mr. Howard F., Bartholomew, Montague.  Mr. Bartholomew, age 86, died at home with family on June 4, 2004.  Born April 26, 1918 in Elgin, Illinois, to Warren and Kathryn (Anselman) Bartholomew, he had lived in the White Lake area for many years.  On January 10, 1944, he married the former Bee Swanson, who preceded him in death in 1997.  On May 22, 1999, he married the former June Barber.  He had worked for Howmet Corp. for many years, retiring in 1982 as purchasing manager.  He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and also celebrated services with June at Montague United Methodist Church.  Mr. Bartholomew was a Life member of White Lake VFW Post #3256, a Life member of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 and a member of White Lake BPOE #2607.  He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, attaining the rank of Captain.  FAMILY:  His wife, June; sons, James (Mary) Bartholomew and William (Debora) Bartholomew, both of Whitehall; daughters, Barbara (Charles) Yonker of Grand Rapids, and Kathryn (Thomas) Alvesteffer & Jane (Richard) Kritzman, both of Whitehall; step-children, James (Tindy) MacBain of Ann Arbor and Margaret (Donald) Kline of Montague; 14 grandchildren, Christopher (Jolie) Yonker, Jamie (Jerry) Grinwis, Julie (Mark) Unger, Joseph & Jennifer Alvesteffer, Rhiannon & Jared Kritzman, Matthew Eilers & Steven Eilers, Stephanie, Brian, Valarie, Janelle and Andrew Bartholomew; 3 great-grandchildren, Jacob Grinwis, Emily & Katie Unger; 1 brother, Robert (Erma) Bartholomew of Florida.  FUNERAL LITURGY:  Was Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 10:00 AM, from St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Chris W. Rouech and the Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller presiding.  Interment was made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Montague.  Military Graveside Rites were conducted at the cemetery by White Lake VFW Post #3256.  MEMORIALS:  Building Fund of St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague 49437.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BARTKUS, Frank A

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Friday, August 1, 1952, page 2

Frank Bartkus Dies in Hospital   Frank A. Bartkus, 67 years old, 43 Wolf Lake road, died last night at Mercy Hospital following a  five-year illness.  Born on March 14, 1885 in Lithuania, he has been in this country since 1900.  He came to Muskegon from Chicago  in 1945.  Mr. Bartkus was married in Chicago to the former Anna Navardawski on oct. 10, 1946.  He was last employed by the Illinois  Central Railroad.  Previously he had worked as a carpenter.  Mr. Bartkus leaves his wife, one son, Gustaf Bartkus, four daughters,  three brothers, and three sisters in Europe. 

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BARTLETT, BENJAMIN BRUCE “SKIP” MR.

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 24 July 2005, Page 4-B

Benjamin Bruce “Skip” Bartlett, Fremont, (Formerly of Rothbury).  Benjamin Bruce "Skip" Bartlett, born in Benton Harbor on June 25, 1925 to James Benjamin and Marie (Christenson) Bartlett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 16, 2005 at the age of 80.  Skip grew up in the Rothbury area and worked with his father and uncle at Bartlett's Sawmill.  He served in the South Pacific during WWII as an Air Force Staff Sgt.  He retired from Teledyne Continental Motors in 1982 after 37 years of employment there.  Skip was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church and had been an usher there for over 50 years.  During retirement Skip and Mary enjoyed traveling south for the winters and visiting family scattered across the USA.  He spent many hours helping his children in their work and his talent for fixing anything was greatly appreciated.  He was an avid reader and learner and a very dedicated husband and father.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary (Tutak) and their children, Ben (Denise) Bartlett, Jr., of Traunik, Jim (Cindy) Bartlett of Fremont, Sandy (Fred) Cain of Freeland and Mike (Kathy) Bartlett of Rochester Hills; He was the grandfather of nine - Barb, Bridgette and Ben James (Ben Jr.); Melissa and Becky (Jim); Nick and Kristi (Sandy) and Michelle and Ryan (Mike); Eight great-grandchildren, Alex, Connor and Quinn (Barb); Owen, Abbey and Emily (Bridgette); and Benjamin and Mary (Ben James) and his sister, Joyce Carr of Hart.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Erpenbach.  The rosary was Wednesday, July 20, at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby.  The Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Rothbury on Thursday, July 21, 10 a.m.  Interment followed at Our Lady of the Assumption Cemetery.  Contributions may be made to the Our Lady of the Assumption Building Fund or the American Diabetes Association in his name.  You may leave a message of condolence for the family at www.harrisfhome.com.  HARRIS - Shelby

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BARTON, Claude

Marriage

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Friday, February 6, 1903, page 7:2

MARRIAGE LICENSES  4,775 Claude Barton, 22; Bailey and Florence Beares, 19, Bailey

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BARTOS, AGDA MRS. (CARLSON)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle,  Muskegon, Michigan, 5 December 1967, Page 36

Mrs. Bartos, Heart Victim, Dies at Age 49.  Mrs. John Bartos, a lifelong Muskegon resident, suffered a fatal heart attack Monday at her home, 127 N. Sheridan Road.  She was 49.  Mrs. Bartos was born in Muskegon on June 22, 1918.  The former Agda Carlson, she married John Bartos here in 1952.  Survivors include her husband; her mother, Mrs. Ruth Carlson of Muskegon Heights; four sisters, Mrs. John Essenberg of Muskegon, Mrs. James West of Illinois, and Mrs. Harold Westbrok and Mrs. Raymond Starr, both of Montague; and two brothers, Richard Carlson of California and Albert Carlson of Spring Lake.

BARTOS, MRS. AGDA, (Wife of John), 127 N. Sheridan Rd.  Funeral service for Mrs. Bartos will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Young Funeral Home, Rev. Schuyler Butler, officiating.  Interment will be in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.  —Young.         

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BARTOS, JOHN A. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle,  Muskegon, Michigan, 13 June 1975, Page 24

BARTOS, MR. JOHN A., 127 S. Sheridan.  Mr. Bartos, age 56, died Thursday at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor.  A life resident of Muskegon he married the former Adga Ann Carlson in 1952, who preceded him in death in 1967.  At the time of his death he was employed at Superior Oil Company.  He formerly was employed at Erickson Trucking and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  SURVIVORS:  3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Pavey and Mrs. Sue Griffith of La Habra, California and Mrs. Ann Hallberg of Muskegon, 3 brothers, Steve, Rudolph and Joe all of Muskegon.  1 sister, Mrs. Kay Gray of Los Angeles, California preceded him in death.  SERVICE:  The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock from the Clock Chapel with the Rev. Gerald Wahr officiating.  Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITATION:  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home where they may meet the family on Saturday from 7 to 9 o’clock and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o’clock.  —Clock

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BASSETT, HELEN MRS.

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 18 February 2007, Page 4-B

Helen Bassett, (Wife of Ellsworth), Whitehall.  To the family and friends of Helen Hazard Bassett: there will be a VISITATION at the Whitehall Township Hall (7644 Durham Road, Whitehall, MI) on Saturday, February 24 from 3PM to 7 P.M.  A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at the Evangelical Covenant Church (900 South Warner Street, Whitehall, MI) on Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 P.M.  Following the Memorial Service will be a luncheon.  In lieu of flowers, MEMORIALS may be made to Evangelical Covenant Church Foreign and Home Mission Fund.  Helen will be missed by those who discovered what was deep down in her heart.  Arrangements by The Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210

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BASSONETTE, Mrs. Napoleon

Article

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Monday, May 9, 1904

WOMAN BADLY INJURED IN A RUNAWAY

Mrs. Napoleon Bassonette of Norton township was badly cut about the head, arm and  hand in a runaway at the corner of Walton and Terrace streets about 10 o’clock this  morning.  She was driving with her husband when the kingbolt that held the whiffle tree  of the wagon broke.  Mr. Bassonette clung to the reins and the horses swung the tongue  around against the curb and threw them both out.  Mr. Bassonette was not injured but his  wife received the full effect of the fall.  She was carried into Abbott’ drug store and Dr.  A.H. Cummings was sent for.  She will probably be able to return home tonight.  The  horses ran away and one of them was permanently injured.

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BATCHELDER

 

BATES

 

BATT, boy

Birth

Muskegon Chronicle, 9 July 1963, page 11 - Mrs. and the late Mr. Eldred, 7709 Apple Ave., Hackley Hospital

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BATTICE JOHN J. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 28 January 1990, Page 6D

BATTICE, MR. JOHN J., Muskegon.  Mr. Battice, age 80, died Friday morning at Muskegon General Hospital.  Born July 2, 1909, in Elbridge Twp., Mi, he married Leotis Hart on May 12, 1956.  Mr. Battice was employed at Universal Cam for 28 years before retiring in 1970.  Preceding him in death was his wife Leotis.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Constance “Sue” (Robert) Beedon of Muskegon; two stepchildren, Seth Dusenberry of CA and Jane Ingram of FL; one sister, Mrs. Maude Artz of Walkerville, MI; 13 grandchildren.  FUNERAL: Monday, 11:00 A.M. at the Young Funeral Home, Rev. Charles H. Rix officiating.  Interment Fruitland Township Cemetery.  VISITATION: Monday, 10-11 A.M.  —Young

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BATTICE, LETOIS L. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 1 November 1973, Page 37

BATTICE, MR. LETOIS L., 3227 Whitehall Rd.  The Funeral Service for Mrs. John Battice will be held Saturday at 1 o’clock from the Young Funeral Home, with Rev. James Coldwell, officiating.  Interment will be in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home.  Born at Pentwater, Michigan on August 15, 1914, she moved to Muskegon in 1932 from Ludington and married Mr. John Battice in 1955.  She is a member of the Pentecostal Church.  Surviving are her husband; two sons; Eddie Dusenberry of Muskegon and Norman Davis of Whitehall.  Two daughters Mrs. Less (Betty) Ingram of Florida and Connie Battice at home.  One brother, Mr. Bud Hart of Muskegon and a sister, Mrs. Victor (Alberta) Noel of Shelby.  Mrs. Battice is the grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of one.  —Young

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BATTLE, Daniel

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle,Muskegon, Michigan, Friday,September 23,1988 page 6C

Obituary: BATTLE, Mr. Daniel   Kalamazoo, MI   Mr. Daniel Battle, age 41, passed Monday Sept. 19, 1988 in  Kalamazoo. He was born Sept. 25, 1988 in Muskegon. Survivors include his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Talmadge (Lula) M.  Battle of Muskegon Hts.; 1 son, Terrance of Kalamazoo; 3 saughters, Anquil of Muskegon, Tiffany and Kimberly both of  Kalamazoo; 2 brothers, Talmadge (wife Gloria) Battle and Kevin (wife Beverly) Battle  both of Musklegon; 6 sisters, Mrs.  Xavier (Claudette) Lewis of Schiller Park, IL, Alyce, Barbara and Mrs. Billie Ramsey all of Muskegon; Mrs.Jamie (Susan)  Rosa of Chicago and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Franklin of Inkster, MI and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral  Service for Mr. Battle will be conducted Sat., Sept. 24, 1988 at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father  Jack LaGoe officiating. Burial in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Friday) 2 until  9 p.m. where the Rosary will be recited beginning at 8 pm this evening.  Reynolds

The birth date is 6 days after the death date,but that's the way it is in the obituary!!!

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BATZELL, August

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan 26 November 1920  Page 12

August Batzel died Wednesday night at his home, 1137 Park avenue, Muskegon Heights,  after a six weeks’ illness, aged 69 years.  Mr. Batzel was born in New Buffalo, Mich.,  coming to Muskegon Heights with the Alaska Refrigerator Co., by which he was  employed for twenty-five years.  Lately he had been employed at the Campbell, Wyant &  Cannon Co.  He leaves, besides his wife, three daughters and one son, Mrs. Elbert Butler  of New Buffalo, Mrs. Carl Carlson and Mrs. Jacob Bronsema of Muskegon and Arthur  Batzel of Michigan City, Ind.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two  brothers, John Batzel of Niles, Mich., Joseph Batzel of Michigan City, and one sister also  of Michigan City.  The funeral service will be held at the Balbirnie chapel Saturday  afternoon at 3:00.  Burial will be in Mona View cemetery.

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27 November 1920  Page 11

August Batzell died at his home, 1137 Park avenue, Muskegon Heights, Wednesday  night, after a short illness, aged 68 years.  He leaves, besides his wife, three daughters  and one son, Mrs. Albert Butler of New Buffalo, Mich., Mrs. Carl R. Carlson and Mrs.  Jacob Bronsema of Muskegon Heights, and Arthur Batzell of Michigan City, Ind.; three  brothers, Joseph and Samuel Batzell of Michigan City, and John Batzell of Niles, Mich.;  three sisters, Mrs. Albert Butts of Michigan City, Mrs. C. Trimm and Mrs. H. Ebert of  New Buffalo, Mich., and sixteen grandchildren.  The funeral service was held from the  Balbirnie chapel at 3 o’clock this afternoon.  Burial will be in Mona View cemetery.

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BAUCHNECHT, H. A.

Article

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Wednesday, August 26, 1896

A CAMP INSTITUTED   Modern Woodmen of America Are Now Represented at Whitehall  C. J. French Camp, Modern Woodmen of America was instituted at Whitehall  Wednesday night with 31 charter members.  The order starts off there in splendid  shape.  Twenty-six members of the Muskegon camp drove up in the evening, going to a  carryall drawn by two teams and in two other horse rigs.  The party started at 6:30 p.m.  and arrived at 9:30.  Arrived at Whitehall the new camp was instituted, the local team  of foresters, the crack team of Western Michigan, having charge of the initiation.   Afterward there was a banquet at the G.A.R. hall, to which about 75 persons sat down.  The woodmen started on the return trip at one o’clock and arrived here at 4:30 this  morning.  Along the way they enlivened matters with the M.W.A. yell.  Those who made  up the party were:   Bert Stuit, H. A. Bauchnecht, John Leatherman, J. A. Snyder, Albert Bush, Henry  Harnan, V. B. Eckenrede, W. W. Richards, Edward Oakley, Jacob Wagner, C. M.  Duncan, W. C. Stewart, George Tart, C. B. Stuart, A. Leatherman, Nels Leatherman, J. G. Straub, Anton Harnau, Daniel Veltman, E. J. Gillie, William Nested, Jr., Clinton  Knapp, W. G. Smith, Vernon Yost, George Smith, Joseph Mervau

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BAUKNECHT, Henry A.

Biography

 

BAUR, ROSIE

OBITUARY

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 13 August 1900, Page 7

OBITUARY.  BAUR—Rosie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Baur, 22 Prospect street, died at the family residence this morning, aged 2 months, 12 days.  The funeral will be held from the St. Joseph Catholic church tomorrow morning, Rev. Fr. Irmen officiating.  Interment will be in the St. Mary’s cemetery.

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Baurle, Mary Ann

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Wednesday September 19, 2001 page 3B

Muskegon - Mary Ann Baurle, 87, of Whitehall died Monday.  She was the widow of Ramond Baurle and was a homemaker.  Arrangement by Clock, White Lake.

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BAYER, Edward

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 25 May 1971, Page 11

WHITEHALL—Edward Bayer, 65, of New York City died Saturday in New York City.  His son, Wallace Bayer, resides on Michillinda Road.  Arrangements by Gee

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BAYER, Wallace G. “Wally”

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  18 June 2002  Page 3B

BAYER, MR. WALLACE G. ``WALLY''  Whitehall   Mr. Bayer, age 71, died June 17, 2002.  Born July 13, 1930, in  Detroit, to Edward and Marian (Verbeke) Bayer, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 47 years.  On May 31,  1952, in Detroit, he married the former Shirley Cates.  He had worked at Howmet Corp. for 26 years, retiring in  1995 as a quality control manager.  He was a member of White Lake Congregational UCC, a member of Montague- Whitehall Lodge #198 F & AM and a member of White Lake Eagles Aerie #3214.  Mr. Bayer served in the US Navy.   He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Bayer.  FAMILY  His wife, Shirley; 2 sons, Dale (Carol) Bayer of  Marquette and Mark (Roxanne) Bayer of Muskegon; 3 grandchildren, Kristi (Scott) Wagner of Muskegon, Stacy  Bayer of Escanaba and Kevin Bayer of Muskegon. SERVICE  Thursday, June 20, 2002, at 1:00 PM, from White Lake  Congregational UCC with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel and the Rev. Pam L. Koebel officiating.  Interment will be made  in Fruitland Township Cemetery.  MEMORIAL  Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana, 1095 Third St., Muskegon, 49441 or  Memorial Fund of White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.  —Clock - White Lake

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BAYNE – see Bean/Beane/Beine/LeFevre (French for Bean)

 

BAYNE, John

Article

Maple Island

 

BAYNE, Joseph

Article

Maple Island

 

Article

East Muskegon

 

BAYNE, Louis

Article

Maple Island

 

BAXTER, Betty L. (Mrs.) Miller

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle   Muskegon, Michigan   13 January 1990  Page 6B

Hesperia  Mrs. Baxter, age 28, died January 10, 1990.  Born December 16, 1961, in Muskegon, she had lived in the area all her life.  The former Betty Miller married Fred D. Baxter in Montague and had been a homemaker.  Mrs. Baxter was a member of White Lake Assembly of God.  A brother, John Miller, preceded her in death in 1988.  FAMILY  Her husband, Fred D.; 3 children, Chad, Amber & Crystal all at home; her parents, William & Helen Miller of Rothbury; 1 sister, Mrs. Juanita (Ben) Dobson of Montague; grandfathers, Steve Zuder Sr. of Rothbury and William Miller Sr. of WV; father-in-law, Frederick Baxter (Susan Olsen) of Hesperia; mother-in-law, Mrs. Gail (John) Wackernagel of Montague; sister-in-law, Mrs. Elena (Steven) Green of Whitehall; brother-in-law, Michael Baxter of Montague.  FUNERAL  Monday, January 15, 1990, at 1 P.M., from White Lake Assembly of God with the Rev. William L. Alexander officiating.  Interment will be made in Otto Township Cemetery-Hesperia.

VISITING HOURS  Tomorrow, Sunday, 1:30-4:30 P.M., in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL:  Family Memorial Fund.  –Clock  White Lake

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BAXTER, BROCK JONATHAN CARL MR.

OBITUARY

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 21 October 2007, Page 4-B

Brock Johnathan Carl Baxter, Whitehall.  Mr. Brock Jonathan Carl Baxter, age 20, died Saturday, October 13, 2007.  He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 13, 1987 to Donald Baxter & Cynthia Archer Mitchell. Brock enjoyed basketball, classic rock, classic movies, but foremost was his family & friends.  SURVIVORS:  He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Cynthia (William) Mitchell of Muskegon; father, Donald Baxter II of NC; grandparents, Virginia Archer of Whitehall, Donald Baxter Sr. of Montague & Sam Galindo of NC; 2 sisters, Amber (Mark) Miller of Twin Lake & Jessie Baxter of NC; Step brother, Adam Mitchell & two step sisters, Beth (Chris) Toller & Emily Baxter; 1 half brother, Joseph Baxter and Mr. Cuddles the cat he rescued.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mason Archer, & his grandmother, Sharon Galindo.  SERVICE:  Was Thursday, October 18, 2007, 11:00 AM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  MEMORIAL: In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the family.  Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.  CLOCK LIFE STORY – Muskegon

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BAXTER, GEORGE W. MR.

OBITUARY

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 5 April 1937, Page 14

G. W. Baxter, 93,  Claybanks Farmer,  Dies in Montague.  Montague, April 5. (Special) – George W. Baxter of Montague who passed his 93rd birthday April 1, died at the home of his son, Elmer Baxter of Montague, last night.  He had been ill for only a few days.  Mr. Baxter lived in Claybanks for 43 years where he owned a farm.  Not until two years ago did he consider himself too old to give up active work.  Then he came to live with his son.  Mr. Baxter was born in England April 1, 1844.  He came to the Untied States when 21 years old, living in the east during his earlier manhood.  Only surviving relatives are his two sons, Elmer and Carl, both of Montague.  Funeral services will be in the Gee funeral chapel, Whitehall, at 2 p. m. Wednesday, with burial in Montague cemetery.  Rev. William Klaiber of Montague M. E. church will be in charge of services.

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BAXTER, JOAN C. MRS. (KRING)

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 14 November 2004, Page 5-B

Mrs. Joan C. Baxter, Whitehall.  Mrs. Baxter, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 6, 2004.  She was born August 8, 1930, in Muskegon.  Her parents, William and Dorothy (Carlson) Kring, preceded her in death.  On May 4, 1949, she married her husband and best friend, Dale Baxter, who preceded her in death in 1980.  She had worked at Whitehall Public Schools for 33 years, retiring as a librarian.  Mrs. Baxter was a member of Whitehall Evangelical Covenant Church, where she sang in the choir for many years and was also a volunteer for International Aid.  FAMILY:  Two children, Joseph (Janet) Baxter of Ludington and Marcia (Mark) White of Kentwood; 2 grandchildren, Joshua White and Andrew White; 2 sisters, Margaret (Thomas) Luncek of MN and Janet (Frank) Walker of FL; 2 brothers, Richard (Ruth) Kring and John (Carol) Kring, both of Whitehall; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.  CELEBRATION OF LIFE:  Was held Thursday, November 11, 2004, at 11:00 AM, from Whitehall Evangelical Covenant Church with the Rev. Dr. Terry A. Mattson officiating.  Interment in Oakhurst Cemetery - Whitehall.  MEMORIALS:  Memorial Fund of Whitehall Evangelical Covenant Church, 900 S. Warner St., Whitehall 49461.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BEADLE, Myron

Obituary
Muskegon Enterprise, October 28, 1870   DIED   BEADLE - In Cedar Creek, on the 18 inst., Myron, son of Francis and Evelina Beadle, aged 8 years, 9 months and 18 days.

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BEAL, (Mrs. Charles) Mary J. (Belva)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, October 1, 1951, page 2

Mrs. Beal, Mother of Hero Honored by VFW Post, Dies {Picture}

Mrs. Mary J. Beal is dead.   The mother of the Muskegon World War I soldier, whose name has been immortalized by his comrades in arms here, died yesterday in Oceana Hospital.  She was 79 years old. She had been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ben Callesen at Hart.  Her home here was at 4652 Grand Haven road.  A Muskegon resident for the last 42 years, Mrs. Beal was the mother of Lt. William J. Beal, who lost his life Aug. 29, 1918 in the battle of Juvigny, part of the Oise-Alsne offensive in World War I.  The heroism of the Muskegon soldier was memorialized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars here in 1929 when the local post was named the William J. Beal Post.  MEMBERS of the post will serve as bearers at services for Mrs. Beal Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Jean's Catholic Church, Very Rev. William E. Frazer will officiate.  Burial will be in Oakwood.  Mrs. Beal was born Sept. 19, 1872 at Mt. Pleasant and came to Muskegon 42 years ago.  Formerly Miss Mary Belva, she was married in 1891 to Charles Beal at Leopold, Ind.  Mr. Beal died her Oct. 13, 1931.  She was a member of St. Jean's Catholic Church.

HEROSIM of her son in World War I long will be remembered by this community.  A quiet, sympathetic and beloved officer, he climbed from the rank of private and to commissioned officer.  He first served with the Michigan National Guard in Mexico before being sent to France to be come attached to the 32nd, Red Arrow, Division.  After his death in the battle of Juvigny, his body was returned here for burial in St. Mary's.  Mrs. Beal leaves five daughters, Mrs. Callesen of Hart, Mrs. Joe Wentzel, of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Charles Meisch and Mrs. Lyle Cady of Norton Township, and Mrs. Audra Heaton of Muskegon Heights; a son, Elmer Beal, of Muskegon Heights; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

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BEAMER, George F.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle,Muskegon,Michigan,Saturday,September 7,1935 page 1

Ill 3 Days, Dies   George F. Beamer, 66 years old, 341 Bauer avenue, died today in Hackley Hospital  after a three days illness. He was born in Lafayette, Ind., June 15, 1869 and lived there until 12 years of  age. His parents then moved to Grand Rapids and in 1888 he came to Muskegon. He was married here  the following year to Miss Belle Stauffer, and this has been their home ever since. Mr. Bauer has been a  partner of the Bauer and Bauer Monument company since 1902. He was an active member in Muskegon  Lodge No.274 B.P.O.E. Surviving are his widow; five daughters, Mrs. Carl Olson of Muskegon; Mrs.  C.M. Caywood of Fremont; Mrs. Emmanuel Reetz, and Mrs.Chester Erickson, both in Muskegon; and  Mrs. Howard Camp in Spring Lake; three sons, Edward, Frank, and Philip, in Muskegon; a brother,  Albert Beamer in Muskegon, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Murray in Detroit; and 11 grandchildren 

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BEAN – see Bayne/Beane/Beine/LeFevre (French for Bean)

 

BEARDSLEY, Paul R.

Biography

 

BEARDSLEY, Virginia M. (Mrs.)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle,Muskegon,Michigan, Wednesday March 12, 1986 page 5C

Obituary: BEARDSLEY, Mrs. Virginia M.   929 Ruddiman, North Muskegon   MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday 11 a.m.  at the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Robert E. Duff officiating. Interment  Spring Lake Cemetery.  VISITATION: There will be no visitation at the Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Beardsley Theater.   Clock

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BEARES, Florence

Marriage

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Friday, February 6, 1903, page 7:2

MARRIAGE LICENSES   4,775            Claude Barton, 22; Bailey and Florence Beares, 19, Bailey

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BEATTIE, DOROTHY E. MRS. (WILKE)

OBITUARY

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 27 November 1997, Page 6B

BEATTIE, MRS. DOROTHY E., Widow of John. Holton.  Mrs. Dorothy E. Beattie, age 88, died Tuesday evening Nov. 25, 1997.  She was born on Jan. 26, 1909 in Chicago, IL and had been a resident of Dalton Twp. for most of her life.  Mrs. Beattie worked for the Norge for 20 years before retiring.  The former Dorothy Wilke, she married John M. Beattie on March 27, 1926 in Crown Point, IN and he preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 1980.  SURVIVORS include 5 children, John G. “Jack” (& Ida Mae) Beattie of Holton, Donald (& Astrid “Ann”) Beattie of FL, Carl “Rip” Beattie of Holton, Raymond Beattie of Hesperia, Shirley Lidke of Holton/FL; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother; and 4 sisters.  She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.  SERVICES will be 11:00 A.M. on Friday at Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue

with Pastor Chester “Duke” Wilke officiating.  Burial will be in East Dalton Oakhill Cemetery.    VISITATION will be from 10-11 A.M. on Friday.

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BEATTY, Albert

Article

The Baldwin Connection

 

BEATTY, Alfred

Article

The Baldwin Connection

 

BEATTY, Carol (Mrs.) Kroeze

Business

Quigley Draperies

 

BEATTY, Casper

Article

The Baldwin Connection

 

BEATTY, Greg

Business

Quigley Draperies

 

BEAUDRY, Charles Leonard

Biography

 

BEAULIEN, Florence Virginia

Birth Notice

Muskegon Chronicle, February 23, 1920

To Mr. & Mrs. Napolion Beaulien, February 11, a daughter Florence Virginia

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BEAURAIS, JAMES

Article

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Wednesday, June 28, 1882, page 2:1

A NARROW ESCAPE   Last Saturday while James Beaurais, a member of the Life Saving Crew at the “mouth” was going from the Station to the Pier, he suddenly saw before him in the water the body of a child being swept under a building that stands in about eight feet of water.  With great presence of mind Mr. Beaurais immediately plunged into the water and under the building and soon returned with what proved to be the unconscious body of his brother’s four year old child.  On reaching ground he soon succeeded in restoring the child to consciousness.  One moment later and the child would have been drowned and no one would have known what had become of it.

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BEAUVAIS

Article

E Pluribus Unum:  The Unification of Muskegon

 

BECK, ALICEN KATIE MISS

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 21 November 2000, Page 5C

BECK, INFANT ALICEN KATIE, North Muskegon.  Alicen Katie Beck, 5 week old infant daughter of John & Katherine (Virga) Beck, died Sunday, November 19, 2000 at Mott’s Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.  She was born October 12, 2000 in Grand Rapids, MI.  Although she was with us only a short time, we will always love her.  SURVIVORS:  In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Jack & Mary Virga & Louis & Phyllis Beck all of the Detroit area; 6 aunts; 8 uncles; & many cousins.

SERVICE:  Friday, November 24, 2000, 11:00 am at The Clock Chapel with Dr. James Danhof officiating.  Interment at Fruitland Township Cemetery.   VISITATION:  Today, 7-9 pm & tomorrow, Wednesday, November 22, 2000, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Clock Funeral Home.  MEMORIAL: Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor, MI.  —Clock Muskegon

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BECKER, Florentine (Newman)

Obituary

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, January 4, 1909, page 2:4

Death of Mrs. Florentine Becker   An old resident, Mrs. Florentine Becker, died at her home, 335 Washington avenue.  She had been ill three weeks.  Mrs. Becker had been a resident of Muskegon for 28 years.  She was born in Germany, Nov. 16, 1829.  Mr. Becker died two years ago.  The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Anna Maxer and four grandchildren of this city.

See, also, The Muskegon News, Sunday, January 3, 1909, page 5:4

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Death Record

Muskegon County Death Records, Liber III, Page 30, Record #13, January 2, 1909

Florentine Becker, female, white, widowed, age 79-2--, died Muskegon, Congestion of Lungs, born Germany, retired, Father ---Newman, mother, unknown

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BECKLIN, Anna

Article

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI; Friday, July 31, 1903, Page 5:3

BARN, HORSE, HOGS, TOOLS DESTROYED.   Mrs. Anna Becklin, residing in Fruitport township, four miles south of Muskegon Heights, met with a severe loss Wednesday morning at 7 o’clock when her barn, eight tons of hay, one horse, three hogs and all of her farming tools were destroyed by fire.  The origin of the fire is unknown.  Mrs. Becklin’s husband was smothered by a cave-in four years ago in Fruitport township, leaving her with four children dependent on her for support.  Her farm consists of 20 acres and is mortgaged.  This makes her loss by fire doubly serious.  “We farmers help Mrs. Becklin all we possibly can.” said one of her neighbors, “but her situation is such that assistance is much needed.  We have been going through the township with subscription papers to raise funds to help Mrs. Becklin in her misfortune.  She ought to have another horse and new farming implements.  I would suggest that if any of the charitably inclined people of Muskegon or Muskegon Heights desire to contribute that they leave their donations at the Chronicle office and I will see that they reach Mrs. Becklin.  Whatever is given will be well expended and will be assisting a very worthy family.  It is quite a misfortune for this woman and she should be given a helping hand.”

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BECKMAN, Herbert N.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  19 May 1990  Page 5B  BECKMAN, MR.

HERBERT N.  Lakeside  Mr. Herbert Beckman, 74, died very unexpectedly Thurs. afternoon, May 17, 1990.  He was born Sept. 3, 1915 in Ludington, and had lived here for most of his life.  He had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors for 30 years, was a member of the American Legion in Grand Rapids, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.  On Oct. 5, 1940 he married the former Stella Siembida.  Survivors include his Wife:  Stella; 4 Children:  Richard (& Betty) Thomp­son, Jean (& Jerry) McKenzie, Beverly (& Ron) Ring, all of Muske­gon, Charles (& Sherye) Beckman of Ohio; 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren; 1 Sister:  Frances Baker of Muskegon.  Services will be held at 11:00 am Mon. at the Walburn Chapel of the Sytsema Funeral Homes, with Fr. R. Louis Stasker officiating.  Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.  Visitation at the Walburn Chapel will be from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Sun.  Suggested Memori­als:  St. Francis Development Fund, or the Mich. Heart Assn.  Sytsema The Walburn Chapel 1547 W. Sherman Blvd.

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BECKMAN, John C.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 October 1929  Page 2  BRIEF ILLNESS FATAL  TO J. C. BECKMAN  John C. Beckman, 50 years old, of Beach street, Lake Michi­gan Park, died Saturday at Hackley hospital, after a brief ill­ness.  He was born July 6, 1869, at Chicago, going to Ludington with his parents, when he was 9 years old, where he was married to Miss Edith Selvy [sic.].  They came to Muskegon in 1914.  Mrs. Beckman died in 1924.  Mr. Beckman leaves three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Baker, Miss Nina Beckman, Miss Frances Beckman, all of Muskegon; four sons, Edwin, Herbert, and Kenneth Beckman, all of Muskegon, George Beckman of Nabbaway [?], Mich.; two sisters, Miss Anna Beckman and Mrs. Alfred Hull of Ludington; and one brother, George Beck­man of Ludington.

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Beckman, Mrs. John (Selby)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan   15 May 1924  Page 2

Mrs. John Beckman  Mrs. John Beckman, 40 Beach street, died Wednesday noon at Woodlawn hospital, after a several months' illness, aged 42 years.  Mrs. Beckman was born in Mason county, Mich., coming to Muskegon nine years ago from Ludington.  She had since made her home here.  She leaves, besides her husband, seven children, Edwin Thomas Beckman, Muskegon, George, Lillian, Nina, Herbert, Ken­neth, and Frances, all at home; her father, John B. Selby, Scott­ville, Mich.; two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Palmer, Flint, Miss Bessie Selby, Edwin Selby and Ellsworth Selby, all of Scottville.  The body will be taken to Ludington, where funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at the Dorrell and Thompson mortuary, Rev. J. B. Pinckard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating.  Burial will be in Ludington cemetery.

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BECKWITH, Donald E.

Obituary  

Grand Haven  Mr. Donald Beckwith Sr. age 66, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 at home in Grand Haven. He was born April 27, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to George Beckwith and Florence (Tyrrell) Beckwith Crawford. He was a resident of the White Lake area until his marriage to Elizabeth Stone on July 14, 1975 in Ottawa County. He was a past member of American Legion Algot Johnson Post #69 in Whitehall, Michigan. He was an avid CBer and to fellow CBers he was known as Mr Y. The Veteran of the Korean Conflict retired from C.W.C. and was also employed by the YFCA. Besides his widow Elizabeth, he leaves behind 8 children, Shirl Boucher, of Fruitport, June Beckwith, of Whitehall, Donita (William) Harrington, of Muskegon, Vickie (Keith) Bundy, of Muskegon Hts., Donald (Carole) Beckwith Jr., of North Muskegon, George Beckwith of Whitehall, Peggy (Bill) Clauss, of Whitehall, and Arthur Beckwith, of Grand Haven; 3 stepchildren, Cindy, Robert, and Sandy Alger; 19 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Flossie (Stephen) Zydek, of Muskegon, Myrna Pratt, of Flint, Michigan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy May, 3 stepsons, Richard, Gerrald, and Thomas Alger; his parents George Beckwith and Florence Crawford, one sister, Viola Mach, and one brother, Robert Beckwith. Interment will be in Oakgrove Cemetery in Rothbury, Michigan. There will be no visitation or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in Memory of Donald.   EverRest funeral Home and Chapel  (published White Lake Beacon, 7/18/99)

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Bedford, Stephen

Marriage

Muskegon News & Reporter, 18 October 1870  MARRIED - On Wednesday last, October 12, at St. John’s Church, Grand Haven, by Rev. Jos. P. Pritchard, MR. STEPHEN BEDFORD and MISS ROSA SNOW, both of Muskegon.

 

Obituary

CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD AT MANISTEE   Manistee, Jan. 3, 1930 (By AP)

Stephen Bedford, 86, city assessor of Manistee for the last 14 years, died here Thursday  after several months illness. Mr. Bedford served under Grant and Sherman in the Civil  War and came to Manistee from Muskegon in 1872 as agent for the Goodrich  Transportation Co.

(Note: this obitutary came from "The Flint Daily Journal" which serves the Flint, Genesee County, Michigan area. This article was found on microfilm at the Flint Public Library, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan).

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BEE, Mrs. Elige

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, May 6, 1948, page 12:5

MRS. ELIGE BEE   Mrs. Elige Bee, 46 years old, 824 Cedar street, a member of the Bethesda Baptist church and a resident of Muskegon for the past two years, died at her home today after a short illness.   She was born April 23, 1900 in Pellar, Miss. and moved with her parents to Vicksburg, Miss. before coming to Muskegon in 1944.   She was married to Elige Bee in Vicksburg, Miss. in 1928.   She leaves her husband, one son, Frank, her mother, Mrs. Hester Malloy, three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Fallon, Mrs. Odessa Smith, and Mrs. Gertrude Cameron, all of Vicksburg, and three brothers, James of Vicksburg and Mack and Richard, both of Detroit.

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BEEGLE

 

BEERMAN, Blance Da Costa (Mrs.)

Article

BEERMAN, Mrs. Blanche Da Costa   Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Friday, August 28, 1914, page 7:4

MRS. F. L. BEERMAN FOUND IN DRESDEN   Local Woman Located in German City Through Efforts of State Deaprtment  Washington, Aug 28—The state department has succeeded in locating Mrs. Blanche Da Costa Beerman of Muskegon, Michigan in Dresden, Germany.

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BEERS, Amy

Biography

 

BEHLER, CAROLINE MRS. (SCHUMAN)

OBITUARY

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 22 January 1952, Page 5

Mrs. Behler, 78, Ravenna, Dies.  Mrs. Henry Behler, Ravenna, R.R. 1, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl King, 1437 West street, this morning following an illness of three days.  She was 78 years old.  Mrs. Behler was born in Germany April 20, 1873, coming to this country when a child, the family settling in Philadelphia, Pa.  She was educated in that city and was married there in 1907 to Henry Behler, the couple moving to Ravenna shortly after their marriage where they had made their home for the past 44 years.  Mrs. Behler was the former Caroline Schuman before her marriage and was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church of Ravenna.  Surviving are the husband; four sons, Fred Burmeister of Grand Rapids and George, Walter and Joseph Behler, all of Ravenna; two daughters, Mrs. King and Mrs. Albert Hendrickson, both of Muskegon; a sister, Mrs. Chris Hummel of Philadelphia; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Page 16

BEHLER, MRS. HENRY, R. No. 1, Ravenna (Trent).  Mrs. Henry Behler, age 78, passed away this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl King of 1437 West St., Muskegon.  The Solemn Requiem High Mass will be sung Friday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Ravenna.  The Rev. Fr. S. L. Betka as celebrant.  Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home until Thursday noon then at the residence where the rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7:45 o’clock.

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BEHLER, HENRY L. MR.

OBITUARY

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 25 May 1953, Page 26

Henry Behler, Farmer, Dies.  Henry L. Behler, 84 years old, 14181 White road, widely known Casnovia Township farmer and a Muskegon County resident for 65 years, died unexpectedly at his home yesterday.  Mr. Behler, who owned and operated his own farm for more than 60 years, was born Oct. 2, 1868, in Germany, coming to the United States in 1888.  He settled in Moorland Township, later moving to Casnovia.  He attended schools in Germany.  He was married in 1907 to Caroline Shuman, at Philadelphia, Pa.  Mrs. Behler died Jan. 2, 1952.  Mr. Behler was a communicant of St. Catherine’s Church at Ravenna.  He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Francis King of Muskegon, and three sons, Joseph, Walter, and George, all of Ravenna; a step-daughter, Mrs. Agusta Hendrickson, of Muskegon; a stepson, Fred Burmeister, of Grand Rapids; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

BEHLER, MR. HENRY L., 14181 White Road, R. R. No. 1, Ravenna, Mich.  Mr. Henry L. Behler, age 84, passed away yesterday afternoon at his home.  The Requiem High Mass for Mr. Behler will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Ravenna, Rev. Fr. S. L. Betka as Celebrant.  Interment will be made in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home until Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 P. M., then at the residence where the Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 8:00 o’clock.  —Clock.       

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BEHRENS, Edward

Biography

 

BEINE – see Bayne/Bean/Beane/LeFevre (French for Bean)

 

BELFY, Sarah (Mrs.) Wright

Obituary

Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Satruday, July 25, 1908

CAUSED BY PARALYSIS   Death of Mrs. Sarah Belfy After Seven Months’ Illness   After an illness of seven months with paralysis, Mrs.  Sarah Belfy died at her home late yesterday afternoon.  She was 60 years old and was born in England.  She had resided in this city 40  years.  Mrs. Belfy leaves three daughters and one son, Mrs. Leonard Roy, Mrs. Fred Meyers and Miss Flossie Belfy and Joseph Chadwick,  all of this city.  There also survive one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Anna Costes of Denver, Col; John Wright of Hart, Mich. And Joseph  Wright of Duluth, Minn.  She was a member of Muskegon hive No. 1, L.O.T.M.M. and the funeral will be held under lodge auspices.  The  services will be held at the residence at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. R.N. McNemer officiating.

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BELL, Clifford

Article

Neighboring News   Southwest Ravenna   Muskegon Chronicle, Thursday, September 18, 1941

Cueth Bell is building a new house on his farm here.  He and Mrs. Bell will occupy it and his son Clifford and family will live in the old home.

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BELL, Cueth

Article

Neighboring News   Southwest Ravenna   Muskegon Chronicle, Thursday, September 18, 1941

Cueth Bell is building a new house on his farm here.  He and Mrs. Bell will occupy it and his son Clifford and family will live in the old home.

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BELL, Darwin G.

Biography

 

BELLINGER, BONNIE R. MRS. (NELSON)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 15 November 1999, Page 4C

BELLINGER, MRS. BONNIE R., (Wife of Charles), Laketon Township.  Mrs. Bonnie R. Bellinger passed away Saturday, November 13, 1999 at Hackley Hospital.  She was born Bonnie R. Nelson to Fritz and Florence (Storr) Nelson and lived in the Muskegon area all of her life.  Prior to retirement, she worked at American Coil Spring.  On May 11, 1946, she married Charles V. Bellinger and he survives her along with her children, Stephanie Bellinger, Michael Bellinger, Kim (Mike) Mayberry, and (2nd son) Pete of Laketon Township; grandchildren, Shelley, Mike, Angie, Rachael, and Dawn; great-grandchildren, Chip and Bailey; sister, Lita Bellinger of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one brother, David Nelson.  A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday at Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue

with the Rev. John H. Brown officiating.  VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service.

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BELLINGER, MANUELITA “LITA” MRS. (NELSON)

OBITUARY

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 17 December 2007, Page 3B

BELLINGER, MRS. MANUELITA "LITA", Muskegon.  Mrs. Manuelita "Lita" Bellinger, age 83, died Saturday, December 15, 2007.  She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 23, 1924 to Fritz & Florence (Storr) Nelson & married Stephen Bellinger.  Mrs. Bellinger had owned & operated Steve's Cleaner for many years until retiring in the 1970's.  She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles & coin collecting.   SURVIVORS:  2 brothers-in-law, Charles Bellinger of Muskegon & Flip Bellinger of CA; nieces & nephews, Ken Nelson, Diana Jones, Douglas Nelson, Melody Walden, Christina Nelson, Stephanie Bellinger, Michael Bellinger & Kim MayBerry; many great nieces & nephews & several cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, a brother, C. David Nelson & a sister Bonnie Bellinger.   SERVICE:  Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 1:00 PM at Clock Chapel with Elder Stanley Brown officiating.  Interment at Fruitland Township Cemetery.   VISITATION:  Wednesday, 1 hour prior to the service at Clock Life Story Funeral Home.  MEMORIAL: Hume Home or Hackley VNS Hospice.  Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.  -Clock Life Story, Muskegon

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BELLINGER, STEPHEN C. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 25 October 1986, Page 6B

BELLINGER, MR. STEPHEN C., 625 Wesley Ave.  Mr. Stephen Bellinger, age 67, passed away Friday morning at his home.  Born Dec. 6, 1918 in Rodney, MI, he had lived all of his life in this area.  He was the owner of Steve’s Dry Cleaners, was a member of the Muskegon Eagles No. 668, VFW Post No. 3195, and was an Army Veteran of WWII.  Mr. Bellinger was married to the former Manuelita “Lita” Nelson, who survives him along with 3 Brothers: Charles (Bonnie) Bellinger of N. Muskegon, Phillip (Hazel) Bellinger of Southgate, CA, George Bellinger of Muskegon; 1 Sister: Elizabeth Derouin of Muskegon, several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday from the Sytsema Chapel, with burial in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery.  Friends may begin calling at the Sytsema Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. Sunday where they may meet the family from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M.  —Sytsema 737 Apple Ave.

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BELOTE

 

BENNER, CATHERINE D. MRS. (WEIDLE)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 15 July 2004, Page 3B

BENNER, MRS. CATHERINE D., Whitehall.  Mrs. Benner, age 95, died July 13, 2004.  Born January 16, 1909, in Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, to Charles and Jennie (Voegele) Weidle, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1947.  She was married to Robert R. Benner, who preceded her in death in 1981, and had been a homemaker all her life.  Mrs. Benner was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church, a member of the White Lake Senior Center, White Lake Order of Eastern Star #201, Past-President of White Lake Community Club, had served as Secretary and Treasurer of the White Lake Samaritan Club when it was in existence, and with her husband, owned and operated Benner’s “The Ark” on White Lake, for many years.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles, and 3 sisters, Gladys LaFever, May Shank and Helen Hill.  FAMILY:  3 sons, Robert (Carol) Benner of Montague, Charles (Maureen) Benner of FL and David (Sharon) Benner of Whitehall; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren.  MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 11:00 AM, from Lebanon Lutheran Church with the Rev. Douglas M. Ogden officiating.  VISITING HOURS:  Saturday, 10am until service time at Lebanon Lutheran Church.  MEMORIALS:  Memorial Fund of Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461 or White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague 49437.  —Clock - White Lake

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 18 July 2004, Page 5-B

Mrs. Catherine D. Benner, Whitehall.  Mrs. Benner, age 95, of Whitehall, died July 13, 2004.  Born January 16, 1909, in Miami Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, to Charles and Jennie (Voegele) Weidle, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1947.  She was married to Robert R. Benner, who preceded her in death in 1981, and had been a homemaker all her life.  Mrs. Benner was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church, a member of the White Lake Senior Center, White Lake order of Eastern Star #201, Past-President of White Lake Community Club, had served as Secretary and Treasurer of the White Lake Samaritan Club when it was in existence, and with her husband, owned and operated Benner's "The Ark" on White Lake, for many years.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles, and 3 sisters, Gladys LaFever, May Shank and Helen Hill.   FAMILY:  3 sons, Robert (Carol) Benner of Montague, Charles (Maureen) Benner of FL and David (Sharon) Benner of Whitehall; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren.  MEMORIAL SERVICE:  Was held Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 11:00 AM, from Lebanon Lutheran Church with the Rev. Douglas M. Ogden officiating.  MEMORIALS:  Memorial Fund of Lebanon Lutheran Church, 1101 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461 or White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague 49437.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BENNER, LINDA MARY MRS. (AUGUSTIN)

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 19 December 2004, Page 5-B

Linda Mary Benner, Whitehall. Linda Mary Benner, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 10, 2004, at the home of her daughter and surrounded by her family following a long illness.  She was born on January 7, 1933 in Fruitland Township to Hugo and Linda (Zinke) Augustin.  Linda graduated from Whitehall High School in 1950, and served with the U.S. Army (WAC) on Okinawa as an X-ray Technician from 1951-54.  She graduated from Muskegon Community College as an LPN in 1966 and received her diploma as an RN in 1984 from Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing.  Over the years she was employed at Muskegon General Hospital, for Dr. Ned Krohn D.O., at McAuley Place and at Heartland Healthcare of Whitehall.  FAMILY:  Linda is survived by 2 sons, Robert (Jannette) Benner Jr. of Albuquerque, NM and Gary (Cynthia) Benner of Midland; 1 daughter, Lisa (Glen) Fountaine of Norton Shores; 9 grandchildren: Rebecca, Eric, Steven and Bethany Benner of Albuquerque, Michael and Jacob Benner of Midland, and Ashley, Kaitlyn and Zachary Fountaine of Norton Shores; 1 sister, Doris Augustin, and several nieces and nephews.  Linda was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Eugene Augustin, and her sister, Leone Rennie.  SERVICE:  Was held Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Clock Chapel-Whitehall with Pastor Dwight Reed officiating.  Military Graveside Rites were conducted at Oakhurst Cemetery, Whitehall, by the Muskegon County Veteran Council.  MEMORIAL:  Linda requested that memorials be given to the American Cancer Society, 1383 E. Laketon Ave., Muskegon 49442 or Lakeshore Lung Society, 1147 Third St., Muskegon 49441.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BENOIT, Goldie (Mrs.) Thornton

Obiturary

Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan September 12,1970 BENOIT,Mrs. Joseph(former Goldie Thornton) Woodward North  Apartments Royal Oak, Michigan  (Formerly of Muskegon)  Mrs. Joseph A. Benoit, age 69, passed away September 11, after a long  illness, at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. Mr.Benoit passed away December 21,1960. Surviving are 1 sister, Mrs.Anton J. Kohlbeck of  Muskegon,1 niece, Mrs.Wallace E.Wood, 1 grandniece, 1 grandnephew. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1 PM at the William  Sullivan & Sons Funeral Home,705 W 11 Mile Rd.Royal Oak.

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BENOIT, Joseph (Mr)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan,  Dec.22, 1960  

Joseph Benoit, Former ResidentDies at Detroit.  Word was received today of the death Wednesday at Detroit Sinai Hospital of Joseph A. Benoit, 69 of 124 South Kenwood, Royal Oak, following emergency surgery.  A former Muskegon resident employed at Continental Motors Corp. Mr Benoit, a machinery broker, has been a consultant with the Detroit-Harvester Corp., for many years.  He is survived by his wife, Goldie of Royal Oak. 

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BENOVIC, LOUISE E. MRS. (GOERBIG)

OBITUARY

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 5 November 2006, Page 6-B

Louise E. Benovic, Montague.  Louise E. Benovic, age 85 of Montague, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Mercy-General Hospital in Muskegon.  She was born in Rothbury on June 24,1921.   She was the daughter of Arthur and Hilda (Schreiber) Goerbig.  She was raised in Rothbury and lived in Montague after marrying William “Bill” Benovic on March 19, 1949.  Mrs. Benovic was employed at Howmet Corporation for twenty-seven years.  She was a member of St. James Catholic Church.  She also was a life member of the White Lake Eagles Auxiliary.   Mrs. Benovic enjoyed league bowling for many years.   She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren,  gardening, crocheting and yard sales.  She is survived by her husband, Bill; her children, Calvin (Karyn) Stevens of Bullhead City Arizona, Carole (Don) Starr of Montague and Marianne Rose of Roxbury, Connecticut; her grandchildren, Christina (Tony) Donley, Jeanne (Roger) Schultz, Julie (Terry) Stephens, Lisa (Rob) Morris,  Elizabeth, Jana, Stephanie and Jessica Rose, Rodney (Candi) Stevens, DeAnn (Chris) Morgan and Tara (Tim) Johnston;  fifteen great-grandchildren; her brothers, Ernest Goerbig of Rothbury, Julius (Phyllis) Goerbig of Scottville and Howard (Lucille) Goerbig of New Era; her sister, Clara (Ike) Todd of Whitehall; sister-in-law, Clara "Tootie" Goerbig of Montague and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Arthur and Robert Goerbig.  A Vigil Service was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Harris Funeral Home.  The Funeral Mass was held Thursday, Nov. 2, 2:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Montague with Father Chris Rouech as Celebrant.  Interment in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Montague.  Memorials to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1232 - 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC 20037-1292 are appreciated.  You may leave a message of condolence for the family at www.harrisfhome.com.

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BENSON, CARL V. MR.

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 17 October 2004, Page 5-B

Mr. Carl V. Benson, Whitehall.  Mr. Benson, age 83, died October 9, 2004, at home, of lung cancer.  Born August 31, 1921, in Muskegon Heights, to Victor and Jenny (Lindstrom) Benson, he was a 1940 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School.  Mr. Benson was in the US Marine Corps for five years, serving in the Pacific, during World War II.  On September 25, 1948, in Muskegon Heights, he married the former Margie E. Larson.  They bought an old home on Duck Lake and he had worked as a lineman at Consumer's Power Co. until retiring in 1976.  He loved fishing, hunting, bowling and traveling.  He was a member of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69.  FAMILY:  His wife, Margie; the children he helped raise, Carlet (Jack) Mitenbuler of IN, Benjamin Benson of Muskegon, Corliss (Roy) Stewart and Douglas (Marjorie) Benson, both of Whitehall; 6 grandchildren; 1 sister, Betty (Leo) Shafer of Muskegon; 1 brother, Robert (Hazel) Benson of CA.  MILITARY SALUTE:  Saturday, October 23, 2004, at 11:30 AM, at the Benson family residence on Nestrom Rd. and Duck Lake, conducted by Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69.  A reception will follow at the Post, 803 E. Colby St., at 12:00 PM, Noon.  MEMORIALS:  Memorial Fund of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, 803 E. Colby St., Whitehall 49461.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BENSON, LOIS M. MRS.

OBITUARY

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 26 November 2006, Page 6-B

Lois M. Benson, Whitehall.  Mrs. Lois M. Benson, aged 78, of Whitehall, entered eternal life on November 18, 2006.  Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, is survived by her husband of 50 years, George; her children, Barbara (Andy) Terrien, Brian (Cheryl) Benson; two grandchildren, Ben & Julia Terrien; sister, Beth (Roger) Babcock; special friend, Donna Augustin and numerous other relatives and friends. Donna grew up on a farm outside Scottville, attended nursing school and while working as an LPN, she met her husband, George.  Lois had a kind and giving heart and was a faithful visitor to shutins and to the nursing home.  She was a long time member of White Lake Congregational UCC where she shared her love of children and gardening by teaching Sunday School and serving on numerous committees.  She made multitudes of layettes, laprobes and care packages for the less fortunate.  She loved sewing, music, cats and flowers.  She was a thoughtful, supportive, loving wife and mother who will be deeply missed.  SERVICE: Was held Wednesday, November 22, 2006, at 11:00 AM, from White Lake Congregational UCC with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel and the Rev. Pam L. Koebel officiating.  Interment in Oakhurst Cemetery - Whitehall.  DONATIONS: White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BENTON, Earl James

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BENTOSKE, ELEANOR V. MRS. (MEISTER)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 17 March 1987, Page 5C

BENTOSKE, MRS. ELEANOR V., Manistee.  Mrs. Bentoske, the former Eleanor Meister, died Monday, March 16, 1987, in Manistee.  She was born in Chief, MI on Feb. 25, 1913 and married George Kott who preceded her in death.  She later married Peter Bentoske Sr. on June 30, 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1973.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Don Kott and a daughter, Beverly Winwright.  SURVIVORS: 3 daughters, Mrs. Jim (Carol) Raatz of Manistee, Mrs. Judith Finlay of Muskegon & Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Britton of Cedar Springs, MI; 4 sons, Peter Bentoske Jr. of North Muskegon, Edwin Kott of Fruitport, Harlan Kott of Manistee & Dale Kott of AZ; 33 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Leona Hilden of Ludington & Mrs. Wanda Peterson of Onekama, MI.  SERVICE:  Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Clock Chapel with the Rev. Toshio Okamoto officiating.  Interment Egelston Township Cemetery.  VISITATION:  This evening 7-9 at the Clock Funeral Home.  MEMORIAL: Child Haven Fund.  —Clock Muskegon

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BENTOSKE, PETER H. SR. MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 23 July 1973, Page 26

BENTOSKE, MR. PETER H., SR., 5738 Apple Avenue.  Mr. Peter Bentoske, Sr., age 69, died Sunday at Muskegon General Hospital.  Born in Manistee, he lived in the Muskegon area most of his life.  He married the former Eleanor Meister in June of 1939, who survives him.  He was employed at Continental Motors for 23 years until his retirement in 1967.  SURVIVORS:  His wife, Eleanor, 1 son, Peter H. Bentoske, Jr. of Muskegon, 3 daughters, Mrs. James (Judith) Finlay of Ravenna, Mrs. James (Carol) Raatz of Manistee, and Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Britton of Grand Rapids, 3 step-sons, Dale Kott and Harlon Kott both of Manistee and Edward Kott of Fruitport, 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Walter (Beverly) Winright of Muskegon, 31 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, Stanely of Flint, and Anthony and Casemier both of Cleveland, Ohio, 2 sisters, Mrs. Anthony Modjeski of Manistee, and Mrs. Edward Kruska of Pennsylvania.  SERVICE:  The service for Mr. Bentoske will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock in the Clock Chapel.  Interment will be made in Egelston Township Cemetery.  VISITATION:  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home beginning at 7 o’clock this evening.  —Clock

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BERD, Isaac Wilbur

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Monday July 29, 1912, page 5

BORN IN SLAVERY WON WAY IN LIFE   Isaac W. Berd Was Sold Four Times Before Securing Freedom HOTELMAN DIES SUDDENLY Well Known Colored Resident Has Stirring Career; Died Saturday Night Born in  slavery in Virginia, sold on the block three times and once from a chain gang, before he was twenty-one years  old, a soldier in the union army, self educated, for years an industrious employee of others and for twenty  years a popular western Michigan hotel keeper, such in brief was the career of Isaac W. Berd, who died Saturday evening at Mercy hospital.  Mr. Berd had been in poor health for several years, suffering from a  stomach trouble which physicians within the last few days discovered was of a cancerous nature.  He was in  his usual health Wednesday but during the night was taken seriously ill and Thursday was taken to the  hospital, Saturday evening when Wright W. Richards, an old friend, was with him he was taken with a sinking  spell and passed away in a few minutes.  Sold in Louisiana   Mr. Berd was born at South Sulphur Springs,  Virginia, February 25, 1842, on the plantation of a family named Erskine.  His ancestors had resided in  Virginia for many generations.  When he was an infant his mother and part of her children were sold to a  Louisiana planter named Paxton so that out of sixteen brothers and sisters, he knew only four.  He was  brought up at Shreveport, Louisiana where Mr. Paxton died.  He was such a little child that he attracted the  attention of a daughter of Mr. Paxton, who gave him the name of Isaac Wren Bird, because of his diminutive  size.  Mr. Berd afterward dropped the name Wren and took the name of Wilbur.  He also changed the spelling  of the word Bird to Berd.  Unlike most southern Negroes he refused to take the name of any of his masters. Escaped From Slavery  On the death of Mr. Paxton he was sold to a man by the name of Christian who at the  outbreak of the Civil war became an officer in the southern confederate army and took Mr. Berd with him to  the front.  Mr. Christian soon died of the measles and at LaGrange, Tennessee, he escaped and joined the  northern forces.  He came north with General Harlan to Tipton, Iowa where he lived three years.  Although  born a slave he had the soul of a free man and determined to qualify himself to become an American citizen in  every sense of the word.  Realizing that citizenship and ignorance were incompatible, he determined to secure  an education.  However, his school days lasted for only three weeks when he attended night school at Oberlin,  Ohio.  He was continually acquiring knowledge of the rudiments of education by keen observation and  constant reading.  Later, under the tutorage of his wife he learned to write.  Traced Name in Four   At the time  of his marriage he could not write his own name and when some business came up when he was obliged to  sign papers, he could only use a cross.  He immediately decided that he would learn to write his name, Mrs.  Berd made a copy for him and he practiced continually.  He was cooking on a boat at the  time and when he  was baking he would trace the name with his finger in the flour on the board.  When he was home he wrote it  on paper and the next time he had to sign a paper he wrote his name to the surprise of his friends.  Mr. Berd  could write his name long before he could write anything else.  He learned the numbers from doors in hotels  when he was working as a bell-boy.  In Grand Haven, January 28, 1870, Mr. Berd married Miss Anna E.  Smith, who was an old resident of Grand Haven.  Previously he cooked in the Rice House, an old time Grand  Haven hotel and also worked on boats on Lake Superior.  He sailed on Lake Michigan for a number of years  on the Snook, the R.C. Britton, M.B. Covell and A.D. Haywood as steward and cook.  In 1882 he moved to  Montague, sailing between Montague and Chicago on lumber barges.  Finally Mr. Berd tired of the lakes and  gave up sailing, starting  a baker shop in Montague.  Later he went into the hotel business, the first hotel  being Berd’s hotel.  Mr. Berd was in the Franklin house for three years and then he moved to the Sylvan  Beach hotel, which he ran for eight seasons.  While at the Sylvan Beach hotel, he acted as postmaster of the  summer office at Wabaningo.  After leaving the Sylvan Beach hotel, Mr. Berd came to Muskegon where he had  a café for some time before moving to Belleview, where he has been for nearly five years.  Mr. Berd leaves a  wife and daughter, Miss Eva Bell Frances Berd, who will continue the business Which Mr. Berd has  established at the Belleview Hotel.  He also leaves a brother Washington Johnson and a sister, Johanna  Paxton of Shreveport.  The funeral will be held from Balbirnie’s chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.

 

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BERDINKA, KELLY J. MRS. (EMERSON)

Obituary

White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 7 May 2006, Page 10-B

Kelly J. Berdinka, Montague.  Mrs. Berdinka, age 43, of Montague, died April 29, 2006.  Born November 23, 1962, in Muskegon, to Ferris and Donna (Homer) Emerson, she had lived in the White Lake area all her life.  On September 18, 1981, in Muskegon, she married Peter Berdinka and had been a homemaker all her life.  She was formerly a member of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 Auxiliary, loved the outdoors, gardening, animals, cooking and was a talented artist.  Mrs. Berdinka was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Bruce.  FAMILY: Her husband, Peter; a daughter, Angelique Berdinka of Dalton Township; a son, Noah Berdinka of Rothbury; her mother, Donna Emerson of Montague.  MEMORIAL SERVICE: Was held Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 11:00 AM, Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Anita K. Hahn officiating.  DONATIONS: Humane Society-Animal Rescue, Box 93, Muskegon, MI 49443-0093.  CLOCK - White Lake

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BERG, Hazel

Biography

 

BERG, (Mrs.) John

Death Record

Muskegon County Death Record, Liber II, page 330, record #382, oct. 15, 1903

Anna Berg, Female, white, married, age 56, died at North Muskegon.

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Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI.  Thursday, October 15, 1903, page 7

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN BERG Had Been a Resident of North Muskegon Since 1884.  Mrs. John Berg, a well-known resident of North Muskegon, died at her home in North  Muskegon, Thursday, October 15 at 4:45 a.m. after an illness of about one year.  Mrs.  Berg was born in Fredrickstad, Norway 56 years ago.  In 1884 she removed to North  Muskegon with her husband and has made her home there ever since.  She leaves a  husband, John Berg, and a son, H.G. Berg at home.  Mrs. Berg was a member of the  Norwegian Lutheran church and Lucky Hive No. 179, I.O.T.M.  The funeral will be held  from the house Saturday morning at 10 o’clock.  Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.   Rev. J.J. Dahle will officiate.

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BERG, Oscar

Biography

 

BERGGREN, AUGUST MR.

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 17 December 1951, Page 2

August Berggren, Lumberman, Dies. Greater Muskegon yesterday lost an early resident who had been active in the lumber industry here for many years with the death of August Berggren.  Mr. Berggren, engaged in farming in Fruitland Township for 39 years until his retirement in 1941, died yesterday in Hackley Hospital after a brief illness.  He was 88 years old.  The bustling activity of the lumber era on the shores of Muskegon Lake were vivid in the memory of the early resident who was employed in lumbering for 20 years around the turn of the century.  Born Feb. 16, 1863, in Sweden, he came to America in 1883.  He was married in 1890 to Miss Elizabeth Anderson in North Muskegon.  The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1940.  Mrs. Berggren, also a native of Sweden, died in 1942.  He leaves three sons, Edward and Ray, of Fruitland, and William, of Baldwin; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Johnson and Mrs. Louis Anderson, of Chicago; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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BERGGREN, AUGUST, R.R. 7, Muskegon. August Berggren, age 88, passed away Sunday at Hackley Hospital.  The service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Clock Chapel, the Rev. Herbert Swanson, S.T.D., officiating.  Interment in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home.

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BERGGREN, GLADYS MISS

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 19 June 1925, Page 12

Year’s Illness Fatal.  Word has been received in Muskegon of the death of Miss Gladys Berggren, aged 23, of Fruitland Township, which occurred Wednesday, June 17, at Rochester, Minnesota, after a year’s illness.  Miss Berggren was born in Fruitland, where she has lived all her life.  She leaves besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Berggren, of Fruitland, three brothers, Edward Berggren of North Muskegon, William Berggren of Muskegon, and Ray Berggren at home.  The body will be received in Muskegon Friday evening.

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BERGGREN—The funeral service of Miss Gladys Berggren of Fruitland township will be held at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the residence, Rev. Nels Nordberg officiating.  Burial will be in Fruitland cemetery.

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BERGIN, Raymond James

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, May 30, 1949, page 2

R. J. Bergin, 45, Victim of Blast, Was Foreman   Raymond J. Bergin, 45 years old, 1817  Getty street, victim in an explosion at the Continental Aviation and Engineering plant,  had been a resident of Muskegon since 1923.  Mr. Bergin, who died Saturday at  Hackley hospital from burns received in the accident, was a toolroom foreman at  Continental where he had been employed since 1940.  Prior to that time, he worked at  the Sealed Power corporation for 17 years.  A communicant of St. Mary's church and a  member of Muskegon Lodge No. 274, Elks, Mr. Bergin was born at Howell, Jan. 24,  1904.  He married Miss Vivian Rector at Muskegon, June 12, 1925.  Besides his wife,  he leaves a son, Richard Bergin, at home; a brother, Max Bergin of Howell, and two  sisters, Mrs. Norman Cisler of Akron, O., and Mrs. Otto Wait, Lansing. 

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Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, May 30, 1949,page 16

BERGIN - Requiem high mass for Mr. Raymond James Bergin, 1817 Getty street, who  passed away Saturday evening at Hackley hospital will be sung at 9:00 Wednesday  morning at St. Mary's Catholic church with the Rev. Fr. T. Raymond Dark as celebrant.   Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery.  Friends may call at the Young Funeral Home  where the rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 8:00.

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BERGREN, KATHERINE MRS. (SALOMON)

Obituary

Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 6 June 1959, Page 23

Mrs. Berggren Dies at Age 65.  Mrs. Ray Berggren, 65, of 3043 N. Worden road, died early today in Mercy Hospital after two months of illness.  The former Miss Katherine Salomon, she was born Sept. 4, 1893 in Chicago and had lived in Fruitland township and Muskegon since she was 3 years old.  She was married in Muskegon to Ray Berggren, May 26, 1923.  Mrs. Berggren attended the Fruitland Mission