FAHRLANDER, Daniel Raymond,Sr. & Kelly
Sue
Birth
notice
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Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B
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FAIR,Mandy, Muskegon
Birth notice
a boy,at Mercy General,
Muskegon Chronicle,Sept 22,2001,Page 5B
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FALBE, Mrs. Elgie
Article
FALLON, James P.
FARBER, DOROTHY A. MRS.
(BAXTER)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 22 April 1991, Page 5C
FARBER, MRS.
DOROTHY A., Whitehall. Mrs. Farber, age
58, died April 21, 1991. Born July 26,
1932, in Montague, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1968. On October 9, 1948, in Whitehall, the former
Dorothy Baxter married George A. Farber and had been a homemaker all her life. Mrs. Farber was a member of Fruitland Baptist
Church. FAMILY: Her husband, George; 2 daughters, Mrs. Winnie
(Israel) Velez of Muskegon and Mrs. Darlene (Ralph) Gonzalez of TX; 2 sons,
Albert (Pam) Farber of Holton and Floyd (Deb) Farber of IN; 19 grandchildren; 4
great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles of VA.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, April 24,
1991, at 11 AM, from Fruitland Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Walter
officiating. Interment will be made in
Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITING
HOURS: Tuesday, 2-4 & 6:30-8:30 PM,
in Whitehall. —Clock White Lake
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Farkas,
Frank, Sr.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, 8 January 1940, page 12
Frank
Farkas, Sr., Father of Heights Merchant, Dies
Frank
Farkas, Sr., 91 years old, 1044 Sanford street, Muskegon Heights, father of Frank
Farkas, Jr., local merchant, died at Mercy hospital Sunday, after a brief
illness.
Mr.
Farkas was born in Hungary, Feb. 5, 1848 and had lived there most of his
life. he came to the United States March
27, 1907 and located at Bellevue to live for six years, moving to Muskegon
Heights, Sept 29, 1913. He worked with
his son in the grocery business for a number of years. Mrs. Farkas died in September, 1904.
Mr.
Farkas was a member of Sacred Heart church in Muskegon Heights. Surviving are tow sons, Steve Farkas and
Frank Farkas, Jr. in Muskegon Heights; seven grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
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FARMER,
Edward C.
FARMER,
JEFFREY A. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 6 January1988, Page 5C
FARMER, MR.
JEFFREY A., Whitehall. Mr. Farmer, age
18, died January 4, 1988, at his home.
Born May 24, 1969, in Shelby, he had lived in the White Lake area all
his life. He was a Senior at Montague
High School, a member of the Montague H.S. Band, a member of the Montague H.S.
Track Team & had attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of
America. FAMILY: His mother, Mrs. Vicki Jo (Gary) Bole of
Whitehall; his father, Chris of Montague; Grandparents John & Marion Yeager
of Whitehall, Vivian Dutton of Whitehall, and Julia McCall of Muskegon. SERVICE:
Friday, January 8, 1988, at 1 P.M., from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the
Pastor Sam M. Withers officiating.
Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITATION:
Thursday, 2-4 & 6:30-8:30 P.M., in Whitehall. MEMORIAL: Boy Scouts of America.—Clock White
Lake
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FARR,
George D.
Article
E Pluribus Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
FARR,
William
FARRAR,
JAMES MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 27 March 2005, Page 6-B
Mr. James
Farrar, Whitehall. Mr. Farrar,
age 58, died March 19, 2005. Born May 3,
1946, in Williamsport, PA, to James and Mary (Ruth) Farrar, he ahd lived in the
White Lake area the past 18 years. On
November 20, 1976, in Ypsilanti, he married the former Geraldine Carmody and
had been regional manager of Tendercare Inc. for 10 years, retiring in
1998. He was a member of St. James
Catholic Church. Mr. Farrar served in
the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
FAMILY: His wife, Gerry; 2 sons,
Timothy Farrar and Christopher Farrar; a sister, Elaine (Bradley) Moore of Rose
City; 2 brothers, Terrence (Susan) Farrar of Flat Rock and Peter (Sherry)
Farrar of CO; daughter-at-heart, Nichole Page.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Was held
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 11:00 AM, from St. James Catholic Church with the
Rev. Fr. Robert Casey and the Rev. Fr. Chris W. Rouech presiding. MEMORIALS:
Endowment Fund of St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague
49437 or Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon
49441. CLOCK - White Lake
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FAULKNER,
BILLIE E. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 21 January 1996, Page 3C FAULKNER, MR. BILLIE E., Holton. Mr. Billie E. Faulkner, age 70, passed away
at his home January 16, 1996. A service
was held Saturday. —Young, 722-8873
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FAY,
Eliza T. (Hicks)
Obituary
Muskegon
News Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Friday, March 11, 1910
MRS. WILLIAM FAY, LONG TIME ILL, DIES WIDOW OF FAMOUS OLD CIVIL WAS SCOUT FOLLOWS
HIM TO GRAVE (PICTURE) Mrs. William Fay,
a resident of Muskegon since 1884 when she first came here with her husband,
who died about eight months ago, died at
her home, 156 Jefferson street, at 1:30 this afternoon, after a two years’
illness. She was 77 years of age. Born
in Chesterfield, Va., Mrs. Fay was married when she was 18 years of age,
her maiden name being Miss Eliza T. Hicks, at Richmond. The couple moved to New York a short time
after, Mr. Fay following the occupation of shipbuilder. Next they went to Jefferson, O., and remained until 1884. In 1857, Mr. Fay made a trip to Muskegon,
buying considerable property here, this being the chief reason for their family taking up their residence in
this city. Surviving Mrs. Fay are four
daughters, Mrs. Georgia Fay Merrill, Mrs. Lewis C. Scull, Mrs. James W. VanArkel and Miss Mattie
Fay, all of Muskegon.; seven grandchildren, David Elim Scull, Fargo, N.D.,
William Fay Scull, Saginaw, Miss M.
Blanche Scull, Henry A. Scull, Charles E. Scull, Mabel Scull and Arthur J.
VanArkel, this city, two brothers, John
T. Hicks and Major J. Hicks, Richmond, Va., and great-grandchild, Fay Wilkes
Scull. The funeral has not yet been arranged for.
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FAY,
William
FECHNER-Chris
& Linda
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Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.20,2001, Page 4B
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FEIDLER,
Augusta E.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, January 28, 1936, page 2
Last Rites
Held for Former Local Woman Funeral
services were held in Grand Rapids yesterday for Mrs. Augusta E. Feidler, 74
years old, a former resident of
Muskegon. Mrs. Feidler left Muskegon
about 5 years ago and had been living at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Margaretta Fifield, also a former resident
here. Mr. Fifield, a former Muskegon
employee of the Consumers Power company, was
transferred to Grand Rapids. He
was killed there about five years ago.
Mrs. Feidler also formerly lived in Manistee. Burial was in Spring Lake.
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FELLOWS, Dolly (Mrs.) Cady
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 17 January 2002 Page 5B
FELLOWS,
MRS. DOLLY Muskegon Mrs. Fellows, age 83, died January 15,
2002. Born March 16, 1918, in Ionia,
to Frank and Verta (Myers) Cady, she had
lived in the area for many years. On
April 25, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana, she married Richard C. Fellows, who
preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs.
Fellows had been a homemaker all her
life. She was preceded in death by 2
sisters, Betty Christiansen and Frances Cook, and 2 brothers, Carl Cady and Harold Cady. FAMILY
7 children, Sandra (Bill) Chappell of Montague, Jackie (Bob) Vanderzel
and Richard (Dee) Fellows, both of
Muskegon, Linda (Ron) Whitsell of Ludington, Pam (Bob) Pickett of FL, Brian
(Judy) Fellows of AZ and Gary Fellows of
OR; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Johnson of CA;
2 sisters, Thelma Rowan of Grand Rapids
and Virginia Shaw of Kalamazoo; special friend, Sally Shalk of Muskegon. MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, January 19, 2002, at 11:00 AM,
from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Pastor
Jamie Newstead officiating.
MEMORIAL Family Expense
Fund. —Clock - White Lake
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FELLOWS, Richard C.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 5 May 1975
Page 27
FELLOWS,
MR. RICHARD C. 1980 Surrey Place, Apt. 10
Mr. Richard Fellows passed away this morning. Age 63. Born Oct. 21, 1911 at Blanchard, Mich. and
came to Muskegon 60 years ago. He
married the former Dolly Cady April 25,
1937 at South Bend, Indiana and was employed as a bartender the past 30 years
having last worked at Berra Lake
Inn. Survivors include his wife; three
sons, Richard A., Brian J. and Gary F. Fellows all of Muskegon; four daughters, Mrs. Wm. (Sandra) Chappell
and Mrs. Sam (Pamela) Smith of Montague, Mrs. Frank (Jackie) Moran of Muskegon and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Whitewall
of Ludington; one sister, Mrs. Marian Peters of Muskegon; 11 grand children.
The remains were taken to Graceland Memorial Park, Grand Rapids for
cremation. A Memorial Service for Mr. Fellows will be held Saturday, May
10, 1975 at 1:00 p.m. at the Walburn Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Bartlett officiating. Memorial Tributes may be sent to the Michigan
Heart Assn. Envelopes at funeral home. — Walburn
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FELT,
MARVA “DAWN” MRS. (GOODRICH)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 2 April 2007, Page 3B
FELT, MRS.
MARVA "DAWN", Muskegon. Mrs.
Marva "Dawn" Felt, age 75, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday,
March 31, 2007. Dawn was born on January
27, 1932 in Muskegon to Merle and Hazel (Mast) Goodrich and married James W. Felt
on October 17, 1952. For nearly 20 years
she worked at the Muskegon Secretary of State office as a clerk. She was a very active member of the Faith
Baptist Church of Muskegon.
SURVIVORS: Husband, James W.
Felt, Sr., 3 sons, James W. Jr. of Muskegon, Gregory M. (San Juana) Felt of
Whitehall, Richard R. (Cindy) Felt of Hesperia; 3 daughters, Sue A. (Richard)
McKenney of Hudsonville, Patti M. Pulsifer of Grand Rapids, Kelly J. (Mike)
Matti of Stevensville; 17 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Lila
VerHulst of Muskegon, Georgia (Gerald) Hayes of Muskegon, Darlene (Stan)
Withers of Apollo Beach, Fl; 1 brother, Gene (Delores) Goodrich of
Mechanicsville, Va; Many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2
brothers, Merle Jr. and Charles Goodrich.
SERVICE: Wednesday, April 4,
2007, 11:00 A.M. at Faith Baptist Church - 3593 Whitehall Rd. with Pastor James
Swieringa officiating. Interment at
Fruitland Township Cemetery.
VISITATION: Tuesday 6-9 P.M. at
Clock Life Story Funeral Home. MEMORIAL:
Faith Baptist Church Memorial Fund & 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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FERCH,
Herman
Article
City News
Muskegon
Daily Chronicle, Monday, May 9, 1904
Herman Ferch
went to Grand Haven Saturday to be present at the funeral of his sister-in-law,
Mrs. Herman Kahlor, who died in this city last week. The Moulder’s Union attended in a body.
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FERGUSON, Charles E.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 11 July
1972 Page 23
FERGUSON,
MR. CHARLES E. 313 Myrtle Ave.,
City Mr. Charles E. Ferguson, 75 years,
entered into rest after a brief illness early
Monday evening in Hackley Hospital. The
Funeral Rites for Mr. Ferguson will be 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Memorial Chapel of
the Achterhoff Mortuary with his pastor, the Elder G. E. Slack, and Pastor of Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiating. Mr. Ferguson will be laid to rest in Oakwood
Cemetery. Friends may call at the
mortuary any time between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday and
may meet the family 7 to 9 Wednesday and
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the mortuary where Mr. Ferguson will repose after 7 p.m.
Wednesday. A life resident of Muskegon,
Mr. Ferguson was born February 24, 1897. He and the former Helen L. Haveman were
united in marriage August 15, 1927, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Employed by Norge Borg-Warner, he worked as
a toolmaker for 12 years previous to his retirement. He was
educated in the Public Schools of Muskegon and was a member of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include his wife,
Helen, 4 daughters: Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Ericksen, Mrs. Helen Burns, Mrs.
Robert (Kathleen) Erb, all of Muskegon
and Mrs. Fredrick (Rosemary) Blanche, of Monterey Park, California, 2 sons:
Lester J. Ferguson, of Riverside,
California, and Charles Ferguson Jr., of Valencia, California; 14 grandchildren
and 1 niece, Mrs. Dave (Virginia)
Soloman of Detroit, Michigan.
—Achterhoff.
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FERGUSON,
George E.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 31 October 1908 Page 5
DEATH OF G.
E. FERGUSON Well Known Harness Maker
Passes Away Today. George E. Ferguson died at 10 o'clock this morning in the Burk & Smith block,
Clay avenue. Mr. Ferguson had been
confined to his home for more than three
weeks, suffering from inflammation of the stomach. A slight paralytic stroke affecting his
throat further weakened his condition
Thursday night. Mr. Ferguson was born in
St. Lawrence county, New York, 49 years ago.
He came to Coopersville, Ottawa county, when young. He lived there until 24 years ago, when he
came to Muskegon. Most of the time since then he worked at the
trade of a harness maker. He was also
for several years a part-paid
fireman. His wife and two sons survive
Mr. Ferguson. The sons are John E. Ferguson
of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Charles E., at
home. His mother, an invalid, makes her
home with his sister, Mrs. Hiram Clapp, at
McCook, Nebraska. Henry Ferguson
of Coopersville is an uncle of the deceased.
While at Coopersville he married
Miss Minnie Watt. Mr. Ferguson
was a member of Court Iron, Independent Order of Foresters, and of the Caledonian society. The time for the funeral has not yet been
set.
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Obituary
2 November
1908 Page 7
The funeral
of the late G. E. Ferguson will be from 24 Clay avenue, up stairs, Wednesday
morning at 11 o'clock. The members of
the Caledonia society will meet at that hour at Mr. Furguson's late home. Rev. Archbald Hadden will conduct the services.
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FERGUSON,
MARY AGNES MRS. (BERRY)
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 17 April 2005, Page 7-B,
Mary Agnes
Ferguson, Loveland, CO. Mary A.
(Berry) Ferguson was born Feb. 14, 1913, on the Berry family farm in Parke Co.,
Indiana. She was the third of nine
surviving children of John P. and Cora C. (Snow) Berry. The Berry ancestors came from county Tyrone,
Ireland to Parke Co. Ind. in 1833. Mary is survived by four children: Keith and
Irmy Ferguson of Bear Valley Springs , Calif.; Ken and Pat Ferguson of Dillon,
Co; Morris Ferguson of Winnsboro , Texas ; and Carolyn Mahlum of Brevard , N.C.
She has 13
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
She is also survived by two brothers, Morris Berry of Crawfordsville,
Ind. and Malcolm Berry of Greencastle, Ind. and one sister, Helen Haymen also
of Greencastle, Ind. and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary graduated from
Greene Township High School in 1930. She
married Neal P. Ferguson in Petersburg, Ind. on Aug. 14, 1933. They moved to rural Montague, Michigan in
1937 where they farmed until 1950, then lived in Rothbury, Mich. They returned to Ind. in the mid 1960s where
Neal eventually became town marshal in Jamestown, Ind. for several years. In 1972 they moved to Isanti, Minn. where in
their retirement years, they were caretakers for the Erickson Farms. In 1981 Neal developed cancer and they moved
to Denver, Colo. for expert treatment and to be near family. They then settled in the Big Thompson Manor
retirement home in Loveland Colorado.
Mary’s husband of 53 years, Neal passed away on April 25, 1986. Mary was a resident of Loveland’s Good
Samaritan Village from June, 2002 until her passing on March 23, 2005. She and her beloved Neal are together again
and will soon be planning a picnic and fishing trip. The fishing should be good in heaven - no
cleaning, already rolled in cornmeal cooked and ready to eat. Mary devoted her whole life to her family,
first mothering her younger brothers and sisters, then taking care of her
family. She was a good and loving mother
and housewife who cooked many good meals and canned many quarts of fruits,
vegetables, jellies and jams on a wood burning stove at the Michigan farm. Mary never drove a car and was asked once,
“why not?” her reply “I never needed to go anyplace that Neal wasn’t
going.” She only worked outside the home
a year or so as a cook at our country grade school and as a clerk at the U.S.
Post Office in Rothbury, Mich in the late 50s.
Mary was a member of the Auxiliary Red Cross in the 40s and helped roll
bandages and what was needed for the war effort. She was a 4-H leader and taught many young
girls sewing and canning. Mary was also
a member of the Eastern Star in Montague, Michigan. We all love and miss you mom. Tell Dad hi and save some fish for us.
Services took place at the Viegut Funeral Home on March 25 in Loveland
Colorado, and were conducted by the Rev James Murphy of Faith Evangelical
Church. Cremation followed.
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FERGUSON,
Minnie (Mrs.) Watt
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 25 October 1932 Page 2
MRS. MINNIE
FERGUSON, FORMER RESIDENT, DIES Word has been received of the death of Mrs.
Minnie Ferguson a former Muskegon
resident of many years at the Rebekah home in Jackson yesterday. Mrs. Ferguson was 70 years old and was taken ill Saturday. She was born in Coopersville, Oct. 21, 1862
and spent her youth there. After being married in Coopersville to Edward
Ferguson, they moved to Muskegon. Mr.
Ferguson died about 25 years ago. She
continued to make her home here until February, and then went to Jackson. Funeral services will be held in Grand Rapids tomorrow, at 2:30 p. m. and
graveside services are to be held in Muskegon at Oakwood, at 4:30. Members of the Rebekah lodge will have
charge of these services. Surviving are
a brother, William Watt of Evanston, Ill., and a son, Charles Ferguson of Grand
Rapids, and three granddaughters.
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FERINGA,
Johannes Herman
Article
Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI;
Tuesday, January 5, 1909, page 8:3
ORDAINED DEACON J.H. Feringa Becomes Episcopal Clergyman Johannes Herman Feringa, of Muskegon, was
ordained as a deacon of the Protestant Episcopal church on Sunday at St. Mark’s
pro-cathedral at Grand Rapids. The Rt.
Rev. John H. McCormich, bishop-coadjutator of the diocese of Western Michigan,
had charge of the ceremony. Mr. Feringa
has not yet been assigned to any special work, but preached his first sermon
Sunday at St. John’s church of that place.
Besides his church work, he is a scholar of considerable standing being
both a critical writer and an archaeologist.
“God is Love” and “God’s Children of Ur” are among the works of which he
is the author.
Refer, also to The Muskegon News,
Wednesday, January 6, 1909, page 3:7
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FERNANDEZ,
Dimantina G.
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 5 June
1978 Page 1
Three die in
county in weekend traffic Muskegon County's traffic toll climbed to 18
this year when three persons died over
the weekend. The count compares
to eight deaths a year ago. Edna J.
Peterson, 58, of 2605 W. River, died when the car she was riding in was involved in a three-car
collision at Whitehall and River at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The driver, her husband Raymond, 60, was in critical
condition today with multiple injuries in Hackley Hospital's intensive care
unit. Muskegon County Sheriff's deputies
said the accident happened when a northbound pickup truck on Whitehall
skidded sideways on slippery pavement
and entered the southbound lane and collided with two approaching cars,
including the Peterson vehicle. Carl W. Parrish Jr., 29, of 3275 Worden, told
police that he tried unsuccessfully to steer the truck into a nearby woods.
The driver of the third car in the collision, Russell A. Pulaski, 27, of
866 Fleming, told investigators that he saw
the truck slide out of control but that he was unable to avoid hitting
it. A passenger, Jason Pulaski, 4, of
the same address, was in critical
condition in Hackley's intensive care unit with a head injury. Five other persons in the accident were
treated and released. Dalton Township firemen were called to free
up trapped victims with a Hurst tool.
Norton Shores police said a
Wyoming, Mich., woman died just before midnight Sunday when her car
rolled several times on Seaway after it failed to make a curve at the Norton intersection. A county medical examiner pronounced Lydia A.
Martinez, 27, dead at the scene of the
accident. A passenger, Diamantina
G. Fernandez, 29, of 2855 Taft in Spring Lake, was not injured. The county's third weekend fatality occurred early Saturday when
a 19-year-old Grand Rapids man died after he fell from his motorcycle into
the path of a van. Michael Wayne Conant was pronounced dead on
arrival at Grant Hospital, according to state police from Newaygo.
Police said Conant was northbound on M-37 near White Road in Muskegon
County when he ran into the rear of another motorcycle and was thrown into the
path of the van.
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FERRILL, ELSIE E.
MRS. (BAYER)
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 1 October 2006, Page 5-B
Elsie E.
Ferrill, Whitehall. Mrs. Ferrill, age 90,
of Whitehall, died September 24, 2006.
Born November 19, 1915, in Muskegon, to Paul and Stella (Evans) Bayer,
she had lived in the White Lake area all her life, and has worked at Howmet
Corp. until retiring. She was preceded
in death by a son, Gary Stuberg, and two sisters, Pauline and Florence. FAMILY: 2 sons, John Stuberg of Twin Lake and
Clifford Stuberg of TX; 4 daughters, Joan Pothoff of Muskegon, Bonnie Genson of
Whitehall, Cheri Tuttle of Muskegon and Brenda Christensen of Whitehall; many
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-granchildren; 3 sisters,
Beatrice Robertson of TX, Alice Mingle of Muskegon and Helen Osborn of
Montague. SERVICE: Private services have
been held. CLOCK - White Lake
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FERSKI,
James B. (Mr)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon,
Michigan, 7 June 2001 Twin Lake, MI Mr.
James B. Ferski, age 60, died very
unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2001. He
was born in Muskegon, MI, on July 5,
1940 and married the former Judy M. Norris. Jim was employed by Sun Chemical Co. Pigments Div.,
and totally enjoyed and loved R.V.
campground camping. He was a volunteer at Mercy General Health Partners,
Oak Campus, and was a member of the
Muskegon Heights Eagles. Survivors include his
wife, Judy; six children, Steve (Lisa) Ferski, Doug Ferski, Jeff (Tina)
Ferski, Mike (Anne) Norris, Susan
Murphy, and Debbie (David) Botsford all of Muskegon, MI; seven grandchildren; one sister Barbara (Charles)
Heskett of Muskegon, MI. The Memorial
Funeral Liturgy will begin at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Michael
Catholic Church, with the Reverend Father Norman Droski, presiding. Visitation
hours will be on Friday from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 o'clock at the Pachesny-Jend Funeral Home. Remembrances: To the Ferski Family. Pachesny-Jend, (231) 722-2488
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FESSENDEN,
IRENE MRS. (HAMMOND)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 24 September 1997, Page 4D
FESSENDEN,
MRS. IRENE, Whitehall. Mrs. Fessenden,
age 94, died September 22, 1997. Born
October 12, 1902, in Grand Haven, she had lived in the White Lake area for many
years. The former Irene Hammond was
married to Guy Slater, who preceded her in death, and then, on June 3, 1967,
married Clifford Fessenden. She had been
a homemaker all her life and had attended White Lake Assembly of God. Mrs. Fessenden was preceded in death by a
brother, William Hammond Jr. and 2 sisters, Valera Borchers & Florence
Hammond. FAMILY: Her husband, Clifford; 1 son, Elmer (Carlon)
Slater of Muskegon; 3 step-daughters, Fern Huizenga of Hart, Ruby (Gene) Ewers
& Carol (Bill) Nuzzi, both of FL; 3 step-sons, Curtis (Mildred) Fessenden
of Shelby, Dale (Roberta) Fessenden & Wayne (Annette) Fessenden, both of
Hesperia; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Alma
(Martin) Carr of North Muskegon.
SERVICE: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 25, 1997, at 11
AM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall.
Interment will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITING HOURS: Tomorrow, Thursday, 10 AM until service time,
at the funeral home in Whitehall.
MEMORIAL: Family Expense Fund.
—Clock – White Lake
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FETHKE, Emil
Article
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, MI Monday, June 25, 1928, page 2:5
Held on
Alimony Charge The sheriff’s
department today is holding Emil Fethke, 24 years old, 1993 Martin avenue, arrested on a
charge of non-payment of alimony.
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FETTERS,
Charles A.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 14 June 1969
Page 23
C. A.
Fetters Ex-Resident, Dies at Age 79 Charles
A. Fetters, 79, a former resident of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights, died Friday
after an illness of several months in his home city of Melbourne, Fla. Mr. Fetters was born Jan. 29, 1890, in Salem,
N.J. He went from Salem to Terre Haute,
Ind., and came to Muskegon in 1917. He
moved from Muskegon to Chicago in 1926 and then came to the Heights in
1946. He has lived in Florida the past
10 years. Mr. Fetters worked here at
Continental Motors Corp. and Clarke Sanding Machine Co. before retiring in
1951. He was married to the former Laura
Wainwright in Terre Haute on Dec. 24, 1910.
Mrs. Fetters died Aug. 25, 1963.
He is
survived by a son, Maurice Fetters of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Reed
of Norton Shores and Mrs. Auttis Cox of Melbourne; one brother, Merrell M.
Fetters of Newaygo, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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FETTERS,
Laura (Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon,
Michigan, 26 August 1963, Page 14 Ill
Long Time, Dies in South Mrs. Laura
Fetters, 70, of Ft. Myers, Fla., a Muskegon area resident for 11 years, died Sunday at Ft. Myers Memorial
Hospital following a long illness.
Born June 29, 1893, in
Belleville, Ill., she married Charles A. Fetters in Terre Haute, Ind., on De. 24, 1910.
The couple moved to Muskegon in 1946 from Chicago, Ill., and to
Florida in 1957. While in Muskegon, Mrs. Fetters was a member
of the Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are her husband; a son, Maurice of
Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Reed of Muskegon and Mrs. Auttis Cox of
Melbourne, Fla.; her step-mother, Mrs.
Julia Wainwright of Muskegon; four brothers, Charles, Albert, Frank and
Harvey Wainwright, all of Muskegon;
seven sisters, Mrs. Allie Alberts, Mrs. Alex Nelson, Mrs. Harold Mosier, and Mrs. Vernon Wood, all of
Muskegon, Mrs. Lyle Moran of North Muskegon,
Mrs. William Powell of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Donald Bowersock of Akron, Ohio.; six grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren.
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FETTERS,
Mrs. Richard H.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 1 March 1923 Page 13
Mrs. Richard
H. Fetters. Mrs. Richard H. Fetters, 2
Ray avenue, died Thursday morning, at her home, after a week’s illness, aged 52
years. Mrs. Fetters was born in New
Jersey, coming to Muskegon five years ago from Terre Haute, Indiana. She leaves, besides her husband, two sons,
Charles Fetters and Merrell Fetters, both of Muskegon; two grand-children; her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Collins of Salem, New Jersey, one sister and four brothers,
Mrs. John Gardiner, William Collins, Belford Collins, and Maurice Collins, all
of Salem, New Jersey, and Charles Collins of Camden, New Jersey. Funeral service will be held at the home of
her son, Charles Fetters, 337 Terrace street, Muskegon Heights, at 2 o’clock
Monday afternoon, Rev. W. Ernest Collins, pastor of the First Congregational
church, officiating. Burial will be in
Oakwood cemetery.
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FETTERS,
Richard
Article
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon
Michigan, 4 September 1928, Page 2 DESPONDENT
MAN TAKES HIS OWN LIFE Richard Fetters Turns on Jets Gas Stove While
Family is Away Richard Fetters, 63 years
old, who resided with his son Merrill Fetters, 780 East Larch avenue, took his own life yesterday
when he turned on all the gas jests of the
stove even to the oven jet. He
had been despondent for some time, and it had worried him recently because he could not find
work. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Fetters spent
Labor day at Newaygo and when they returned
last night they found the house filled with gas. Mr. Fetters had placed a chair near the gas
stove, but later his body tumbled from it to
the floor. Another son, Charles
Fetters, resides in Chicago.
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Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan,
5 September 1928, Page 12 FETTERS --
The funeral of Mr. Richard H. Fetters, 780 E. Larch Avenue will be held
at 3:15 p. m. Tuesday at the Clock
Funeral Home. Rev. A. R. Johns
officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon
Michigan, 5 September 1928, Page 2
Richard Hanlon Fetters, 63 years
old, who died Monday at his hode 780 Larch avenue. He was born in Salem, New Jersey, August 23, 1865. He later resided at Terre Haute, Indiana,
coming to Muskegon from there in
1917. He was employed as janitor at the
Porter school. Mr. Fetters is survived by two sons, Merrell
Fetters, of Muskegon, and Charles Fetters of
Chicago and three grandchildren.
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FIALEK, RHONDA SUE MRS. (BEEGLE)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 23 December 2006, Page 7A
FIALEK,
MRS. RHONDA SUE (BEEGLE), Holton. Mrs.
Rhonda Sue (Beegle) Fialek, age 41, died Thursday, December 21, 2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 13,
1965 to Ronald & Sandra (Harris) Beegle and married Robert Fialek on June
4, 1999.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Robert; son, William (Katelyn
Johnson) Seitz of Muskegon; 4 step-children, Ben (Laura) Fialek of Muskegon,
Jennifer Fialek of Muskegon, Dave (Angie) Ekland of Muskegon, and Bryan (Andrea)
Fialek of Holton; 5 step-grandchildren, Blake Fialek, Ashley Fialek, Brodrick
Fialek, Nevaeh Eklund, and Kaitlyn Eklund; parents, Ronald & Sandra
(Harris) Beegle of Muskegon; grandmother, Coralois Beegle; mother &
father-in-law, John & Betty (Elliott) Fialek of Ocala, FL; many aunts,
uncles, cousins, and in-laws. SERVICE:
Tuesday, December 26, 2006, 1:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Muskegon with Pastor
Stephen Rumley officiating. Interment at
Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITATION:
Tuesday, 1 hour prior to the service at Clock Life Story Funeral Home -
Muskegon. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the
online guest book. Clock Life Story-
Muskegon
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FIALEK,
Sarah O. (Mrs.) Harris
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, Michigan, Friday, December 12, 1986
2871 DeBaker
Rd. Muskegon Mrs. Sarah O. Fialek, age 87, died Thursday
morning at a local hospital following a
short illness. The former Sarah O. Harris was born January 31,1899 in Big
Rapids and came to Muskegon in 1930. She
was married to John Fialek in Muskegon October 25, 1930 who preceded her
in death January 24, 1966. Survivors
include 5 sons: John, Richard, Jack,& Willard all of Muskegon &
Irvin Springsdorf of Wevisdale, FL; a
daughter, Mrs. Ted (Donna) Eitniear of Muskegon; 2 brothers: Clyde Harris
of Big Rapids, & Ralph Harris of
Tuscon, AZ; 2 sisters: Mrs. Mildred Zeirfus and Mrs. Hazel Keur of
Muskegon; 24 grandchildren, and 24 great
grandchildren. The FUNERAL SERVICE for Mrs. Fialek will be held at Lee Funeral Home Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev,
John Fisher officiating. She will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery. VISITATION will be today 2:30-4
& 7-9 p.m. Lee
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FIELSTRA,
CORNELIUS MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 27 May 1926, Page 1
DESPONDENT
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE. Cornelius
Fielstra, 65, Had Resided in Muskegon for 58 Years. Cornelius Fielstra,
65 years old, 22 Miner street, despondent since the death of his wife two years
ago, ended his life by hanging yesterday.
The body was found by a son, Herman, hanging from a rafter in a shed at
the rear of the house. After putting the
rope over the rafter, Mr. Fielstra apparently jumped off a box. Mr. Fielstra was born in the Netherlands,
November 12, 1860, coming to this country with his parents when he was seven
years old. The family came directly to
Muskegon and settled at Lakeside where Mr. Fielstra had lived for the past 58
years. He is survived by six sons,
Jacob, of Dalton, John and Martin, of Muskegon, Peter, Cornelius and Herman, at
home; four daughters, Mrs. Ernest Larson, Mrs. George Brouwer, and Mrs.
Clifford Buck, of Muskegon, Mrs. Louis Workman, of Grand Rapids; one brother,
Peter Fielstra, of Grand Rapids, and 11 grandchildren.
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28 May 1926,
Page 14
FIELSTRA—The
funeral of Cornelius Fielstra, 22 Miner St., will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday
at the Clock Funeral Home, Rev. S. Eldersveld officiating. Interment will be made at Lakeside cemetery.
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FIELSTRA,
JACOB MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 26 June 1933, Page 2
JACOB
FIELSTRA, 45, OF DALTON, DIES. Jacob
Fielstra, 45 years old, a resident of Dalton township, died Saturday at Hackley
hospital, after a short illness. He was
born in Muskegon, April 13, 1888 and always made his home in Muskegon and
Muskegon county. He was a dealer in live
stock, engaging in that business for 20 years.
Mr. Fielstra was married to Winifred Keller, June 2, 1917, in this
city. His wife survives him; also four
brothers, John, Martin, Cornelius and Herman Fielstra, all of Muskegon, and
four sisters, Mrs. Ernest Larson, Mrs. George Brouwer, Mrs. Clara Workman and
Mrs. Clifford Buck, all residing here.
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Page 13
FIELSTRA—Funeral
services for Jacob Fielstra, age 45, of Dalton twp., R. R. 3, will be at 2 p.
m. Wednesday at the Clock Funeral Home, Rev. C. P. Dame officiating. Interment at Lakeside. Friends may view the remains at the Clock
Funeral Home.
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28 June
1933, Page 11
FIELSTRA—Funeral
services for Jacob Fielstra, R. R. 3, were held today at the Clock Funeral
Home, Rev. C. P. Dame officiating.
Interment in Fruitland.
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FIELSTRA,
MARY (MRS.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 14 April 1924, Page 2
Mrs.
Cornelius Fielstra. Mrs. Cornelius Fielstra,
22 Miner street, died at 4:15 p. m. Sunday at Hackley hospital, after a
lingering illness, aged 57 years. She
was born in the Netherlands and came to this country sixteen years ago, making
her home in Muskegon from that time on.
Mrs. Fielstra is survived by her husband; six sons, Jacob of Dalton,
John, Peter, Martin, Cornelius and Herman, all of Muskegon; four daughters,
Mrs. Minnie Larson, Mrs. George Brower and Mrs. Clifford Buck, of this city,
and Mrs. Louis Workman of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Martin Barsema and Herman
Barsema, and a sister, Mrs. Siebold Temple, all of Muskegon; one sister and a
brother in the Netherlands. The funeral
will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, at the family home, 22 Miner street. Rev. S. A. Dykstra, pastor of the Muskegon
Heights Christian Reformed church will officiate. Interment will be made in Lakeside cemetery.
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FIESTER,
Donald Wesley
Birth Notice
Muskegon
Chronicle, February 23, 1920
To Mr. &
Mrs. Sidney Fiester, February 5, a son,
Donald Wesley
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FILER, David
Obituary
Obituary of David Filer, Muskegon Chronicle, 18 April 1905,
page 5
David Filer, Octogenarian Resident of Muskegon, Dead David Filer, aged 80 years, died at his home,
17 Prince street, at 12:45 this
afternoon. He had been ill only two days. He had lived in Muskegon nine
years, soming here from Spring Lake, where he had resided twenty-four years. He leaves besides his widow the following
children: Thomas Filer, Mrs. James Somerset, Mrs. Benjamin Tibbits, Mrs. Cora Wood, Charles Filer, Muskegon: Mrs.
Galen Plant, browns valley, S.D.: Mrs. John Kannar, Muskegon Heights.
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FILER, Mary Jane (Mrs.) Elsworth
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, 19 September 1910, page 7
PARALYZED TWO YEARS: DIES AT AGE OF 75 Mrs. Mary Jane Filer, Old Time Resident of
Spring Lake and Muskegon Passes Away. After
an illness of two years with paralysis, Mrs. Mary Jane Filer died
Saturday night at the home of her son, Charles Filer, 81 S. Second street. She was 75 years of age. Born in New York, Mrs. Filer came to Michigan
40 years ago and located at Spring Lake, where she remained until 1896, when she came to Muskegon to
reside with her son. She leaves two sons
and five daughters, Thomas and Clarence Filer,
both of Muskegon, and Mrs. Andrew Plant, South Dakota: Mrs. Mary Kannar,
Mrs. Edna Tibbitts, Mrs. Alvinna
Somerset and Mrs. Cora Woods, all of Muskegon.The
funeral will be held tomorrow Afternoon at 4 o’clock at the residence, the Rev. R. N. McNemer, pastor of the First Baptist church, being in charge of the
services.
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FINKBEINER, WALTER D. MR.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 13
June 2004, Page 5-B
Mr. Walter D. Finkbeiner, Kalamazoo, MI, (Formerly of Whitehall,
MI),. Died Monday morning May
31, 2004. Walter, age 82, was born July 27,
1921 in Caledonia, Michigan, a son of Henry and Anna (Bridegam)
Finkbeiner. During WWII, he served with
the U.S. Navy as a flight instructor. He
had been a Kalamazoo area resident since 1998, coming from Whitehall, MI. He was employed as Deputy Superintendent with
the Muskegon Intermediate School District for 15 years, retiring in 1985. He began his career with Whitehall School
District as a shop teacher and baseball coach.
He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church; Michigan
Association of School Administrators; and the Michigan Association of School
Business Officials. He loved golf,
baseball, and dedicated his life to his passion for educating young
people. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and his wife, Betty I. Finkbeiner on January 19, 2003. He is survived by 3 children, Bruce
Finkbeiner of Arizona, Nancy (Doug) Rapp of Arizona, and Jane (Mike)
Secor-Kemper of Plainwell; 6 grandchildren, Vanessa Sutherland, Nick
Finkbeiner, Lincoln and Grant Finkbeiner, and Timothy and Matthew Kemper; a
brother, Jim (Lois) Finkbeiner of California; a sister, Dorrine Lester of Byron
Center, MI; 2 nephews, David and Jerry Lester; and several cousins. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has
taken place. A memorial service was held
11 AM, Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Clock Funeral Home White Lake Chapel, 413
S. Mears Ave., Whitehall with the Rev. Michael R. Kemper officiating. Private inurnment of cremains will take place
at a later date. Memorials may be
directed to the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, Foster Children
Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be
sent to the Lutheran Church of The Savior, Kalamazoo or the Central United
Methodist Church, Muskegon. Arrangements
were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S.
Burdick St., Kalamazoo www.langelands.com.
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FINLAY, AGNES M. MRS.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 8 May
1951, Page 5
Mrs. Finlay,
79, Ravenna, Dies. Casnovia,
May 8—Mrs. Agnes M. Finlay, 79 years old, resident of the Ravenna area for more
than 40 years, died Monday at her home on R. R. 2, Ravenna. She had been ill a long time. She was born in Glenluce, Scotland, Feb. 28,
1873 and was married in Scotland to James Finlay, April 26, 1892. He died December, 1950. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. James Hargis,
Compton, Calif.; two sons, Arthur, Cleveland, O., and James, Waukegan, Ill.;
one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Velma Skilling, Charles and Alec, in Scotland;
seven grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. The body lies in state at the Hayward Funeral
Home where services will be conducted at 2 p. m. Wednesday by Rev. F. G.
Dunbar. Burial will be at Ravenna.
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FINLAY, JAMES S. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, Michigan, 4 December 1950, Page 20
FINLAY,
JAMES S. R. 2, Ravenna, Mr. James S. Finlay, age 75, passed away Sunday evening
at Hackley Hospital after a lingering illness.
Surviving are the widow, Agnes M.; one daughter, Mrs. James (Grace)
Hargis of Compton, California; two sons, Arthur of Cleveland, Ohio and James S.
of Waukegan, Ill.; 7 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Mr. Finlay reposes at the Hayward Funeral
Home in Casnovia, where services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, Rev. F. G.
Dunbar officiating. Interment in Ravenna
Cemetery.
5 December
1950, Page 9
Rites
Wednesday For J. S. Finlay. Casnovia,
Dec. 5. – (Special) – Final rites for James S. Finlay, 75 years old, R. R>
2, Ravenna, who died Sunday at the Hackley Hospital, Muskegon, will be held at
2 p. m. Wednesday at the Hayward Funeral Home.
The Rev. F. G. Dunbar will officiate and burial will be at Ravenna. He was born May 27, 1875, in Scotland and was
married there April 6, 1892. He came to
the United States in 1908 and had lived in the Ravenna area for the past 40
years. Mr. Finlay was a landscape
gardener. He leaves his wife, Agnes, one
daughter, Mrs. James Hargis, Compton, Calif.; two sons, Arthur, of Cleveland,
and John, Waukegan, Ill.; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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FINLAY, WILLIAM MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 12 September 1946, Page 20
William
Finlay Found Dead in Moorland Home. A
heart attack ended the life of William Finlay, 35 years old Wednesday at his
Moorland farm home. He had been ill
nearly two years. Mr. Finlay, a truck
driver for various companies here, last employed by the Rooks Transfer company,
was stricken while his wife and two sons were visiting friends. He was found by the driver of a coal truck
who came to the house to make a delivery.
Mr. Finlay, who served in the U. S. army, was born Jan. 15, 1911, at
Highland Park, Ill. He spent most of his
life there. He leaves the widow, two
sons, William and James Finlay, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Finlay
of Highland Park, two brothers, James Finlay of Waukegan, Ill., and Arthur
Finlay of Cleveland, O., and a sister Grace Finlay of Compton, Calif.
FINLAY – The
funeral services for Mr. William Finlay, R. R. No. 2, Ravenna, will be held
Saturday at 1 p. m. at the Harold A. Wood Funeral Home, Rev. William T. Reeves,
Jr., officiating. Interment at Ravenna
cemetery. Friends may call at funeral
home beginning Friday morning.
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FISCHL,
FREDERICK B. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 31 October 2004, Page 5-B
Mr.
Frederick B. Fischl, Whitehall. Mr. Fischl,
age 61, of Whitehall, died October 21, 2004.
Born February 12, 1943, in Evanston, IL, to Frederick and Barbara
(Baird) Fischl, he had lived in the White Lake area a number of years. Mr. Fischl was a self-employed holistic
medicine practitioner and was an ordained minister of the International Assembly
of Spiritual Healers and Earth Stewards Congregations. FAMILY;
1 son, Franz (Heather) Fischl of St. Joseph; 1 daughter, Sasha (Kris)
Camyn of Spokane, WA; 2 grandchildren; 1 step-daughter, Amy (Bob) Wiley of
Tampa, FL; 1 step-son, Mark Maples of Tampa, FL; a sister, Bibs (Shannon) Popps
of Whitehall; a brother, Robert (Diane) Fischl of Seymour, WI. SERVICE:
Private services have been held.
CLOCK - White Lake
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FISHER
FITCH,
Donald Roy
Death record
Muskegon
County Death Records, Liber III, Page 181, local file 890
June 9,
1911, Donald Roy Fitch, male, white, age 16 days, died at Muskegon, parents,
Roy D. Fitch and Hilda Sodirin.
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FITCH,
Frank M.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Tuesday, August 29, 1905, page 5:1
FRANK M.
FITCH DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS Frank M.
Fitch died last night at 12:30 at his home, 240 Pine street, after a long
illness with Bright’s disease. He was born in Milwaukee and was 57 years old. For fifteen years he had resided in Norton
and the last seven years he had lived in Muskegon. He was a member of Alaska Tent, K.O.T.M..M.
There
survive him, besides a widow, three sons.
They are Leslie, Roy and Guy Fitch, all of Muskegon. He also leaves two brothers, Edward Fitch, of
Washington, D.C. and Eugent Fitch, of Albion, Ind. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o’clock at the residence. Rev. W,
W, Long will be in charge of the service.
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Death Record
Muskegon
County Death Records, Liber III, Page 36, local file 348
August 28,
1905, Frank Fitch, male, white, married, age 57-6-14, died in Muskegon of
chronic nephritis, born in Wisconsin.
Parents unknown.
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FITCH, JERRY SUE MRS.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 29
August 2004, Page 7-B
Jerry Sue Fitch, Okeechobee, FL. Jerry Sue Fitch, age 66, of Okeechobee,
Florida died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004 at her residence. Born Sept. 5, 1937 in Henderson, Tennessee,
Mrs. Fitch had been a resident of Okeechobee for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kate
Larson. Survivors include: her husband,
Donald Fitch of Okeechobee; three daughters, Rebecca Goodreau and Audrey Thies
of Montague, Michigan and Sylvia Rodriguez of Grand Junction, Colorado; and six
grandchildren. There will be no
visitation or services. All arrangements
are under the direction and care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory.
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FITCH,
(Mrs. Guy) Matilda (Kachler)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Friday, August
25, 1967
Mrs. Fitch,
81, Active Church Worker, Dies Mrs.
Matilda Fitch, 81 of 2737 Eights St., Muskegon Heights, died Thursday at her home,
where she was stricken with a heart attack.
Born Feb. 14, 1886 in Chicago, Mrs. Fitch was married to Guy T. Fitch in
Muskegon June 18, 1908. Her maiden name
was Kachler. Mrs. Fitch was a member of
Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was active
in church affairs. She was a past member
of the Altar Guild of the church and also belonged to one of its circles. Mr. Fitch died in 1965. Surviving are a son, Edwart T. Fitch, of Roosevelt Park; a sister,
Mrs. Julia Berg of Muskegon and four grandchildren.
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FITCHETT,
Mary
IN PROBATE
COURT
The Daily
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, February 13, 1899
Fitchett,
Mary, deceased, appointment of administrator, February 20
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FITZOMMONS, Fitz “Billy”
Article
FITZOMMONS, William
Article
FIX,
William & August
Article
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, MI Friday, November 16, 1927, page 12:3
Boy Auto
Thieves Add to Record in Latest Escapade
As automobile thieves, William
Fix, 12 years old, and his brother, August, 9 years old, hold the record
here. The two Muskegon Heights youths added two more cars
to their total yesterday, making four
automobiles and a horse and buggy they have stolen since last Sunday,
according to the officers. A Ford sedan owned by Earl Eckerman, employed
at the Campbell, Wyant and Cannon
factory, was stolen yesterday by the boys.
Then Merle Bright, 198 West Clay
avenue, reported that his Ford coupe was stolen and later abandoned in
Muskegon Heights. The boys last Sunday stole a horse and buggy
owned by Henry Carlson, a farmer,
driving it from St. Mary's church to Muskegon Heights. On Tuesday they stole an automobile owned by Clarence W. Mullen,
138 John street. It was found at Muskegon Heights. The same day another car owned by Earl
Fordham, employed at the Brunswick
plant, was stolen. The boys were brought
before the juvenile court when taken
into custody a few days ago. They were
released and went back to stealing Fords.
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FLAHIVE, GERTRUDE MISS
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 18 August 1925, Page 13
GERTRUDE—Infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flahive, of Fruitland, died Monday afternoon at
the family home after a short illness aged one year. The funeral services will be held at 2:00
o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence, Rev. C. A. McEntarfer, pastor of
the North Muskegon Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Fruitland cemetery.
19 August
1925, Page 12
FLAHIVE—The
funeral services of Gertrude, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flahive of
Fruitland was held at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence, Rev.
C. A. McEntarfer pastor of the North Muskegon Methodist Episcopal church,
officiating. Burial was in Fruitland
cemetery.
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FLANDERS, FRANCES ALTHIA MRS.
(SYERS)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 25 January 1966, Page 17
Mrs.
Flanders Dies at Age 71. Mrs.
Frances Althia Flanders, 71, of 1900 LeTart St., died Monday at the Parkview
Nursing Home. Born Nov. 10, 1894 in Holton,
Mrs. Flanders spent her life here.
Formerly Frances A. Syers, she was married to Ray E. Flanders here April
4, 1936. Mr. Flanders died in 1960. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred
Piatt of Muskegon; two brothers, Bert and Roy Syers, both of Twin Lake, and
Mrs. Stanley Betka of Scottville; five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
Page 18
FLANDERS,
MRS. FRANCES ALTHIA, 1900 LeTart Ave.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Flanders will be held Thursday afternoon
at 1 o’clock at the Lee Funeral Home, the Rev. Carl B. Strange, Pastor of Wood
Avenue Methodist Church, officiating.
Mrs. Flanders will be laid to rest in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral
Home. —Lee.
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FLANDERS, Fred L.
FLANDERS,
NATHAN RUSSELL MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 4 September 2005, Page 7-B
Mr. Nathan
Russell Flanders, Montague. Mr.
Flanders, age 26, died August 25, 2005 in Whitehall. Born February 24, 1979 in Grand Rapids,
Michigan to Neil and Jeanne (Osborn) Flanders.
He lived in Montague all his life.
For the last eight years he has been a Carpenters Apprentice working for
Neil Flanders Builders Inc. He
especially enjoyed the outdoors, snowmobiling, and auto repair. But most of all he enjoyed the time he spent
with his family and friends. He was
preceded in death by his Grandfather, Marv Flanders; Grandmother, Bonnie
Osborn; and Cousin, Jason Osborn.
FAMILY: His Father and Mother,
Neil and Jeanne Flanders of Montague; One Brother, Ian Flanders and one Sister,
Makenna Flanders both at home; One Grandfather, Ted Osborn of Lewistown, MT and
one Grandmother, Marion Flanders of Montague; Three Aunts, Karen (Osborn) James
Bonjerneer of Heartland, WI, Denise (Flanders) Brad Kater of Montague, and
Cindy (Flanders) Rocky Freed of Whitehall; one Uncle, Mark (LouAnn) Osborn of
Whitehall; and many cousins. SERVICE: Was held Tuesday, August 30, 2005 from the
Ferry Memorial Church, 8669 Old Channel Trail, Montague, with The Rev. Dick
Klaver officiating. DONATIONS: Donations may be made to the Flanders Family
Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home, P.O. Box 176, Whitehall, MI 49461. CLOCK - White
Lake
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FLANDERS, RAY E. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 28 March 1960, Page 23
Ray
Flanders, Retired Plant Guard, Dies. Ray
E. Flanders, 69, of 1274 E. Hile road, a plant protection employe of Sealed
Power Corp. from 1934 until his retirement in 1955, died Saturday at Muskegon
Convalescent Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Flanders was born Feb. 14, 1891, in Muskegon, later moving to
Nunica. He had lived in Saskatchewan
before returning here in 1934. He was
married April 4, 1936, to Miss Frances Syers in Muskegon. He leaves his wife; two sons, William R., and
Emmett R., both in Alberta; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carrie Piatt of Muskegon; two
sisters, Mrs. Ethel Moore of Holland Mrs. Jenny Henion of Whitehall; and nine grandchildren.
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FLANDERS,
MR. RAY E., 1274 E. Hile Rd., Norton Twp.
Funeral services for Mr. Ray E. Flanders will be held at the Lee Funeral
Home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, with the Rev. Paul Schanzlin
officiating. Mr. Flanders will be laid
to rest in Fruitland Cemetery. Friends
may call at the Lee Funeral Home. —Lee.
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FLANIGAN,
John Paul
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan Thursday, March 15, 1979 Page 33
695 Mitzi
Ave. The funeral Mass for Mr. Flanigan
will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Friday, 1:00 P.M., Fr. Kenneth
Wing as celebrant. He will be laid to
rest in St. Mary's Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 P.M.
Friends may meet with the family at the Lee Funeral Home. Lee
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FLECKENSTEIN,
Donna Louise (Mrs.) Castenholz
Death Notice
Muskegon
Chronicle, March 3, 2002 page 5F
Donna
Fleckenstein, 83, of Whitehall, died Saturday.
She had been a juvenile court case worker for Muskegon County. She was the widow of Charles G.
Fleckenstein. Arrangements by Clock,
White Lake.
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Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, March 3, 2002 page 5F
Mrs. Fleckenstein, age 83, died March 2, 2002. Born September 2, 1918, in Muskegon, to
Raymond and Beatrice (O’Connor) Castenholz, she had lived in the White Lake
area the past 8 years. On July 25, 1943,
in San Angelo, Texas, she married Charles G. Fleckenstein, who preceded her in
death in 1984. A graduate of Michigan
State University, with a Bachelor Degree in social work, she had been a
juvenile court case worker for the County of Muskegon for over 20 years, retiring
in 1978. Mrs. Fleckenstein was preceded
in death by a brother. FAMILY 3 sons, Greg (Nancy) Fleckenstein of
Whitehall, David (Dody) Fleckenstein of Burnsville, NC, and Michael
Fleckenstein of Jackson, MI; 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. SERVICE
Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. from Clock Chapel- Whitehall with
the Rev. Lowell Wood officiating.
Interment will be made in Laketon Township Cemetery. VISITING HOURS Tuesday, one hour prior to service time, at
the funeral home in Whitehall.
MEMORIAL Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana,
1095 Third St., Muskegon 49441, Clock – White Lake
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Rememberance Card
Donna L.
Fleckenstein, Born September 2, 1918 in Muskegon, Michigan. Died, March 2, 2002, Whitehall,
Michigan. Service, March 5, 2002 11:00
a.m. Clock Chapel – Whitehall
Officiating, Rev. Lowell Wood, Northside Bible Church Interment, Laketon Township Cemetery, North
Muskegon, Michigan.
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Note: Daughter of Raymond Henry Castenholz –
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FLECKENSTEIN, Norbert
FLEJSZAR,
Mr. John J.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Thursday, October 19, 1967
Mr. Flejszar, 76, Dies After Fall A fall down basement stairs at his home
Wednesday caused the death of John Flejszar, 76, of 1663 Sixth St., at Mercy
Hospital today. Mr. Flejszar sustained multiple
injuries as a result of the accident, including forehead and face bruises,
contusions, and rib and leg injuries.
His condition at first was satisfactory but he died at the hospital
about 10 a.m. Formerly the owner of a
barber shop on Sixth Street for many years and also an insurance agent here,
Mr. Flejszar was born Nov. 20, 1890, in Poland.
He came to this country in 1917.
A communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church, ne was a member of the
Polish National Alliance of Pulaski Lodge, the Lithuanian Club, and the
Muskegon Barber's Union. He also was a
member of the Senior Citizens' Club of St. Michael's parish, and one of its
pioneers. He was married to the former
Miss Stella Morgulec in Muskegon July 5, 1920, Mrs. Flejszar died here March
14, 1959. He leaves a son, Chester, of
Norton Township, two daughters, Mrs. Hubert M. Scott of Muskegon Heights, and a
daughter in Hamtramck; five sisters, Mrs. Sebastian Kielar, Mrs. George Sagan,
Mrs. Angeline Krystkiewicz, and Mrs. Sophie Inglat, all of Muskegon, and a
sister in Poland; and 11 grandchildren.
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Obituary
FLEJSZAR, MR. JOHN J. 1663 Sixth Street The Solemn Requiem Mass for Mr. John J.
Flejszar will be sung at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church,
Rev. Fr. Andrew Sikorski as Celebrant, and the interment will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery. Friends may call at the
Pachesny Funeral Home, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, and where the Rosary will
be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
–Pachesny
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FLEJSZAR,
Sophie
Marriage
Record
Muskegon County Marriage Records,
Liber VI, page 40, File 10891
Wajciech Inglot, 23, white, born
Galicia, Austria, core maker, parents Sobestian Inglot and Mary Bytnar Sophie Flejszar, 18, white, born Galicia,
Austria, parents Andrew Flejszar and Mary Szajer. Married May 1, 1917, Muskegon by Andrew
Warlock, St. Michael's Church.
Witnesses: John Flejszar and Mary
Kasal.
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FLEJSZAR,
(Mrs. John) Stella (Morgulek)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Saturday, March 14, 1959, page 21
Mrs. Flejszar, Beauty Shop Operator,
Dies Mrs. John Flejszar, 58, of 1663
Sixth street, who with her husband operated Flejszar's Barber and Beauty Shop
for 36 years on Sixth street, died early today at Mercy Hospital where she was
admitted Thursday evening after suddenly becoming ill. Death was attributed to a stroke. The former Stella Morgulek, she was born June
12, 1900, in Poland where she spent her early years. In 1914 she came to the United States and
Muskegon where she has lived since. She
was married in Muskegon July 5, 1920 to John Flejszar. Mrs. Flejszar was a communicant of St.
Michael's Church where she was a member of its Rosary Society, and was one of
the organizers of its church choir. She
also was a member of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and the Polish
National Alliance.
Surviving are her husband; two
daughters, Mrs. Eugene Jajac of Hamtramck and Mrs. Hubert Scott, Muskegon
Heights, one son, Chester Flejszar of Muskegon; two brothers, Anthony Morgulek
of Lansing and Aloysius of Detroit, and 10 grandchildren.
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Death
Record
Muskegon County Death Records, Liber
20, page 237, Local file 179; march 14,
1959
Stella Flejszar, 1663 Sixth Street,
Muskegon, housewife Female, white, married. Born June
12, 1900, Poland Parents, Alexander Morgulek and Antonina
Korejwa Informant, John Flejszar Cerebral hemorrhage Burial, 3/17/1959, St. Mary's Cemetery Pachesny Funeral Home
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FLEMING, Scott Andrew & Marianne Renee, Laketon Township
Birth
notice
a boy,at Hackley, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.
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FLETCHER,
Isabell A. (Mrs) Thompson
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan
Mrs. Fletcher Dies Here at 87. Mrs. Isabell A. Fletcher, 1880 McIllwraith
street died last night at the age of 87.
She was the widow of William B. Fletcher, who was 95 years old when he
died in January, 1950. The former
Isabell Thompson, she was born at Leland, Ill, on Aug. 7, 1864, during the
Civil War. Her husband to whom she was
married at Potter, Neb., in 1895, could recall meeting Abraham Lincoln. Before coming to Muskegon 26 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher lived 34 years in West
Plains, Mo., where Mr. Fletcher was a carpenter. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding
anniversary in 1945. Mrs. Fletcher had
been an invalid since a fall 27 years ago when she suffered a fractured
hip. Several years ago the hip was
refractured when she fell from a chair.
She leave four nieces, Mrs. Harry L. Gundy, Mrs. Fritz Erickson, Mrs.
Margie DeYoung and Mrs. Clarence Osborn, all of Muskegon, and three nephews,
Warren Kimble of Indianapolis, Lester Kimble and Leon Kimble of Eugene, Ore.
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FLETCHER,
(Mrs. John O.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, April 12, 1920, page 10
Mrs. John O.
Fletcher of Holland, died Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Gallup, 629 Sanford street, after a
short illness, aged 47 years. Mrs.
Fletcher was born in Georgetown, Mich., and has lived in Holland for about 10 years, coming to Muskegon
Heights Friday to visit. She leaves
besides her husband, one son, Leo
Fletcher of Holland, two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Henry Ten
Hove of Holland. The body was taken
to Holland yesterday afternoon, where
the funeral service will be held and burial will take place.
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FLICKEMA, John
Article
FLODIN
FLOODIN, JOHN MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 8 February 1973, Page 36
FLODIN, MR.
JOHN, 3442 N. Weber. Mr. John Flodin passed
away early Wednesday morning at the Brookhaven Medical Facility at the age of
72. Mr. Flodin was raised and educated
in the Muskegon area. He was also a
member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mr.
Flodin is survived by one sister-in-law, Leatha Flodin of Muskegon and one
nephew, John Flodin of Dearborn, Michigan.
Services for Mr. Flodin will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the
Balbirnie-Apostle Chapel, Rev. Mr. Leonard Johnson officiating with interment
at Fruitland Twp. Cemetery. Mr. Flodin
will lie in state at the mortuary.
—Balbirnie-Apostle Est. 1865
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FLOWERS, Dean Wilcox
FLYNN, G. MARY MRS. (KIRK)
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 18 July
2004, Page 5-B
Mrs. G. Mary Flynn, Montague. Mrs. Flynn, age 84, of Montague, died July 13,
2004. Born March 30, 1920, in Barnsley,
to Richard and Gladys (Dobson) Kirk, she had lived in the White Lake area for
many years. She was married to Robert Flynn,
who preceded her in death in 1987. She
worked as a teller for Comerica Bank in Montague for many years until retiring,
and was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Mrs. Flynn was a member of White Lake Senior Center, where she was
active and loved to play bridge, and in earlier years, had been a volunteer at
Mercy Hospital gift shop. She was
preceded in death by a brother, James, and a sister, Shirley. FAMILY:
3 sons, Dennis (Veronica) Flynn of Montague, Terry (Mary) Flynn of
Whitehall and Robert (Kim) Flynn of CO; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren;
2 sisters, Billie (George) Whalen and Bea Hannigan, both of Canada. FUNERAL LITURGY: Was held Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 11 AM,
from St. James Catholic Church.
Interment was made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Montague. MEMORIALS:
White Lake Senior Center, 8741 Ferry St., Montague 49437 or Memorial
Fund of St. James Catholic Church, 5179 Dowling St., Montague 49437. CLOCK - White Lake
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FOCKLER,
Gloria Jane
Obituary
The
Argus-Press Owosso, Michigan 16 January 1998 Page 2
Gloria Jane
Fockler Age 64, of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, January 15, 1998, at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso. Mrs. Fockler had worked for 30 years at
Toledo Commutator. Services will be held
at Smith Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel,
Monday, January 19, 1998 at 11 a.m.
Bishop Gaston G. Gosseling will
officiate with burial at Fruitland Township Cemetery, Muskegon. Visitation at the funeral home will be Saturday evening 7 to 9 p.m., and Sunday 2 to
9 p.m. with the family present 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs.
Fockler was born in Muskegon, Michigan, June 27, 1933, the daughter of
Elzworth L. and Ethelyn (Anderson)
Esh. She had resided most of her
life in the Owosso area. She was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Days Saints, Owosso.
Survivors include: one son, John David and D'Anne Saul of Morrice;
four daughters, Barbara Ann and Roger
Parker of Pe El, Washington, Laura Lynn and Danny Roos of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Pamela Sue and Mark Temple of Owosso;
Dorothea Jane Marble of Owosso; 19 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; two
brothers, Elzworth L. Esh of Los Angeles, California, Gregory Esh of Tampa,
Florida; two sisters, Carolyn Pelanski
of Twin lake, Michigan, Yvonne Flores of Muskegon, Michigan; many nieces
and nephews. She was predeceased by: her parents; and one
brother, Dennis A. Esh. Memorials may be
made to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, Owosso.
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FODROCY, IRENE G.
MRS. (BETLEJEWSKI)
OBITUARY
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon,
Michigan, 25 November 2007, Page 3C
FODROCY, MRS. IRENE G. (PETERSEN),
Muskegon. Mrs. Irene Gertrude Fodrocy,
age 89, died peacefully Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born on September 29, 1918 in
Muskegon to Phillip and Michaeline (Zechlinski) Betjewski. Irene married Bernard Petersen on March 24,
1944, and he died on February 26, 1962.
She later married Stephen "Steve" Fodrocy on April 20, 1968,
and he died on December 18, 1986. Irene
was one of the oldest members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, working in
its Religious Goods and Gift Shop and previously in the Social Guild and on the
annual Spaghetti Dinner. She enjoyed
playing Bingo and attending the Social Club 70's. Irene had worked at the Nordge Corp., Kieser
Industries, and lastly at the Causeway Motel.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who was devoted to her
family and was a very positive role model; Irene lived her faith. Survivors include her children, Arlene
(Roger) Rolph of Montague and Bernie (Beth) Petersen of Marne, MI;
grandchildren, Lori Rolph Schultz, Sonja Rolph Denning, Michelyn (Lynn)
Petersen, and Joshua Petersen; great-grandchildren, Carly and Nicholas Schultz
and Connor Denning; 9 step-grandchildren; and several
step-great-grandchildren. She was also
preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and a step-son, Ronald
Fodrocy. The funeral liturgy will begin
at 11am, Monday, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Burial will be made in Fruitland Township
Cemetery. Visitation is on Sunday
(today), 6-8pm, at the Pachesny-Jend Funeral Home, where the rosary will be
prayed at 7:30pm. Visitation is also at
the church one hour prior to service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Endowment Fund. Pachesny-Jend, (231)
722-2488
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OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall,
Michigan, 2 December 2007, Page 4-B
Irene G. (Petersen) Fodrocy,
Muskegon. Mrs. Irene Gertrude (Petersen)
Fodrocy, age 89, died peacefully Friday, November 23, 2007. She was born on September 29, 1918 in
Muskegon to Phillip and Michaeline (Zechinski) Betlejewski. Irene married Bernard Petersen on March 24,
1944, and he died on February 26, 1962.
She later married Stephen “Steve” Fodrocy on April 20, 1968, and he died
on December 18, 1986. Irene was one of
the oldest members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, working in its
Religious Goods and Gift Shop and previously in the Social Guild and on the
annual Spaghetti Dinner. She was also a
member of Catholic Daughters of America Court #599. She enjoyed playing Bingo and attending the
Social Club 70’s. Irene had worked at
the Norge Corp., Kieser Industries and lastly at the Causeway Motel. She was a loving wife, mother and
grandmother, who was devoted to her family and was a very positive role model.
Irene lived her faith. Survivors include
her children, Arlene (Roger) Rolph of Montague and Bernie (Beth) Petersen of
Marne, MI; grandchildren Lori (Raymond) Rolph Schultz, Sonja (Jack) Rolph
Denning, Michelyn (Lynn) Petersen, and Joshua Petersen; great-grandchildren,
Carly and Nicholas Schultz and Connor Denning; 9 step--grandchildren; and
several step-great-grandchildren. She
was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, and a
step-son, Ronald Fodrocy. The funeral
liturgy was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Our Lady of Grace
Catholic Church. Burial in Fruitland
Township Cemetery. A Rosary was prayed
at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2007 at the Pachesny-Jend Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Our
Lady of Grace Catholic Church Endowment Fund.
Pachesny-Jend, (231) 722-2488
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FONGER, RICHARD MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 12 January 2003, Page 3C
FONGER,
RICHARD, Spring Lake. Richard Fonger,
age 75, of Spring Lake, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003. He was former superintendent of Spring Lake
Schools and later Building Director for the skill center in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; 3
daughters; and 1 son. The Funeral
Service will be held Wednesday at 2:00pm from the Spring Lake Presbyterian
Church. Visitation will be held one hour
prior at the church. Friends are asked
to remember the Alzhiemers Assoc. or the Church memorial fund. -VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Spring Lake
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Grand Haven
Tribune, Grand Haven, Michigan, 13 January 2003, Page 2
Richard
Fonger U.S. Navy veteran of World War
II. Richard
Fonger, 75, of Spring Lake died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003 in Grand Haven. He was born Sept. 12, 1927 to George and Mary
Joy (Anderson) Fonger in Lowell and married Dorothy Luurs Aug. 23, 1952 in
Montague. Mr. Fonger had been an area
resident most of his life. He earned a
bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Western Michigan University, and
was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian
Church, past president of Spring Lake Rotary Club, member of Spring Lake
Country Club, the Masons of Whitehall, a life member of Sgt. Alvin Jonker-VFW
Post 2326 and the American Legion-Charles Conklin Post 28. Mr. Fonger had also been an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife of over 50 years,
Dorothy, three daughters: Jane E. (Roy Vosberg) Fonger, Hager City, Wis., Lucy
K. (Brent) Yeme, Marshfield, Wis. and Becky (LeRoy) Hughes, Crystal River,
Fla., a son Hoyt (Janet) Fonger, Spring Lake, a grandson Eric Hughes, three sisters:
Marjean (Hollis) Brillhart, Grand Rapids, Marsha (Larry) Bentley, Groton, Conn.
and Sandra J. Fonger, Fairbanks, Alaska, also nieces and nephews. His brothers M. Jack, Mac and James Fonger
preceded him in death. Arrangements are
being handled by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad of Spring Lake.
FONGER, MR.
RICHARD, Spring Lake. A funeral service
for Mr. Fonger will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Lake Presbyterian Church
with Rev. Daniel K. Anderson officiating.
Friends may meet the family at church one hour prior to the
service. Interment will be in Fruitland
Township Cemetery in Whitehall.
Memorials to Spring Lake Presbyterian Church Memorial Trust Fund and
Alzheimer’s Disease Association are appreciated. VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Spring Lake
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FORBERG,
Emma (Miss)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Thursday, September 29, 1960, page 39
Miss
Forberg, Long-Time Grossman Employee, Dies.
Miss Emma Forberg, long-time employee of Grsooman’s, inc. and a
lifelong Muskegon resident, until moving
to Florida on her retirement, died at Tampa, Fla., Wednesday after a long
illness. She was 71 years old. Miss Forberg was born in Muskegon, April 5,
1889, and was educated in this community.
She was widely acquainted here as a
saleslady for grossman’s department store for more than a quarter of a
century. Miss Forberg moved to Florida
11 years ago following her retirement
and had made her home at New Port Richie since.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church. Never
Married, Miss Forberg is survived by four brothers, Emil and Oscar of
Muskegon, Roy of Detroit and Arthur of New Port Richie, Fla. And two sisters, Mrs. Harry Fuller and Mrs.
Robert Doyle, both of New Port Richie, Fla.
A fifth brother, Albert, died in Detroit
earlier this year. Miss Forberg’s
body will be returned to Muskegon for services and interment in Oakwood
Cemetery.
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FORBERG,
John Edward
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, September 13, 1943
John
Forberg, 86, Blacksmith, Dies Former
Railroad and Sawmill Employee Retired 15 Years. John Edward Forberg, 86 years old, former blacksmith for many years and a
resident of the Jackson Hill area for 60 years, died today at his home at 411
Erickson street. He had been ill only
two days. Born on Feb. 13,1857 at
Trondjem, Norway, he came to the United States and Muskegon in 1882. A
lumberman, he was employed for a number of years by Gow and Campbell
mills. He was a blacksmith at Pere
Marquette railroad for 35 years and then
worked for Standard Malleable Iron works
and Brunswick – Balke – Collender company until her retired 15 years ago.
He was a member of First Lutheran church. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Emma
Forberg, and Mrs. Robert E. Doyle, both
at home, and Mrs. Harry Fuller of Somerville, Mass.; five sons, Oscar of
Oak Park, Ill., Emil of Muskegon, Arthur of Grand Rapids; and Albert and Roy, both of Detroit, and 17
grandchildren.
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FORBERG,
Sofie
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23, 1938, page 10
Mrs. John
Forberg Dies Where She Lived 54 Years
Mrs. John E. Forberg, 75 years old, 411 Erickson street, who had lived
at the same address for the past 54 years,
died at home today after an illness of 10 days.
Mrs. Forberg was born Feb. 2, 1863 in Aasen, Norway, where she grew up and received her
education. She came to this country in
1883, settling in Muskegon where she married
John Forberg the following year.
She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran church and its Ladies
Aid Society. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Miss Emma
Forberg at home, Mrs. Harry Fuller, Detroit, Mrs. Robert E. Doyle, Muskegon;
five sons, Oscar Forberg, Oak Park,
Ill.; Albert and Roy Forberg, Detroit; Emil and Arthur Forberg, Muskegon; two
sisters and two brothers in Norway and
15 grandchildren.
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FORBES, CARL G. MR.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 4 July
2004, Page B-5
Mr. Carl G. Forbes, Whitehall. Carl Forbes, age 87, of Whitehall, passed away
on June 30, 2004. Carl Glenn Forbes was
born January 16, 1917, in Mason County, the son of Charles and Fern (Marsh)
Forbes. he grew up in Eden Township, Mason County. He was married to Eleanor Niemiec in 1937,
who preceded him in death in 1980. He
retired from Wolverine Trucking. His
hobbies were gardening, traveling, hunting and photography. Carl was preceded in death by wife Violetta
Puffer in 2003, as well as two grandchildren, Glenn Forbes and Donna Forbes, a
great-grandchild, Kris Stanhope and four brothers, Donald, Robert, John and
LaVerne. FAMILY: His children, Carol (James) Stanhope, Delores
Houts and Ron (Rose) Forbes, all of Whitehall; step-children, Cherry (Floyd)
Genson, Ronald (Marian) Puffer, Dale (Charlene) Puffer, Linda Bethany, Gerald
Jr. (Carol) Puffer, and Gerrald (Patricia) Puffer; a number of grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother Leslie (Molly) Forbes
of Montague. SERVICE: Was held Friday, July 2, 2004 at 1 p.m. from
Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. John H. Brown officiating. Interment was made in lakeside Cemetery, Eden
Township - Mason County. MEMORIALS: Heartland Hospice, 916 E. Lewis St.,
Whitehall 49461 CLOCK - White Lake
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FORBES,
Donna Marie (Infant)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Friday, September 9, 1966, page 13
FORBES
INFANT WHITEHALL – Infant Donna Marie
Forbes, four days old, of 2785 Whitehall
Road, died Thursday in Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born
Sunday in Muskegon Osteopathic Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. at Mt. Cavalry Catholic Cemetery in Montague. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Forbes, Whitehall; grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Forbes, Whitehall and Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Flynn, Chicago; and both great grandfathers.
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FORD, Jonathan H.
Article
E Pluribus
Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
Ford,
Joseph Chandler “Jack”
FORDHAM,
AUDREY L. MRS. (BRIGGS)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 10 June 1995, Page 7B
FORDHAM,
MRS. AUDREY L., Muskegon. Mrs. Audrey L.
Fordham, age 65, died Thursday, June 8, 1995.
She was born Audrey Briggs October 3, 1929 in Muskegon and married
William Fordham on August 28, 1948 in Indiana.
Mrs. Fordham had attended Fruitland Evangelical Covenant Church and
enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading and drawing.
SURVIVORS: Husband, William; 2
sons, William (Sally Jo) Fordham of Muskegon and Chad (Julie) Fordham of Evart,
MI; 3 daughters, Mrs. Christine Rae (Floyd) Fernow of Muskegon, Mrs. Lola
Louise (Paul) Styburksi of St. Joseph, MI and Eileen Kay Fordham of Muskegon; 8
grandchildren; 3 sisters, Lola Steiner, Beatrice Richter and Barbara
Enders; She was preceded in death by a
son in law, Robert Bisson in 1975 and a grandson, Shawn Bisson in 1993. SERVICE:
Monday, June 12, 1995 at 11:00 A.M. at Crestwood United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Chris Lane officiating.
Interment at Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITATION:
Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at Clock Funeral Home. Clock Muskegon
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FORDHAM,
Earl
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Friday, November 16, 1927, page 12:3
Boy Auto
Thieves Add to Record in Latest Escapade
As automobile thieves, William
Fix, 12 years old, and his brother, August, 9 years old, hold the record
here. The two Muskegon Heights youths added two more cars
to their total yesterday, making four
automobiles and a horse and buggy they have stolen since last Sunday,
according to the officers. A Ford sedan owned by Earl Eckerman, employed
at the Campbell, Wyant and Cannon
factory, was stolen yesterday by the boys.
Then Merle Bright, 198 West Clay
avenue, reported that his Ford coupe was stolen and later abandoned in
Muskegon Heights. The boys last Sunday stole a horse and buggy
owned by Henry Carlson, a farmer,
driving it from St. Mary's church to Muskegon Heights. On Tuesday they stole an automobile owned by Clarence W. Mullen,
138 John street. It was found at Muskegon Heights. The same day another car owned by Earl Fordham,
employed at the Brunswick plant, was
stolen. The boys were brought before the
juvenile court when taken into custody a
few days ago. They were released and
went back to stealing Fords.
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FORDHAM,
WILLIAM LOYD MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 22 January 2000, Page 5B
FORDHAM, MR.
WILLIAM LOYD, Muskegon. Mr. William Loyd
Fordham, age 75, died Thursday, January 20, 2000 at home. He was born in Claybanks, MI on August 10,
1924 to William & Anna (Stevens) Fordham & married the former Audrey
Briggs on August 28, 1948. Mr. Fordham
had worked as a Truck Driver for Rooks Transfer for 30 years prior to
retiring. SURVIVORS: 2 sons, William (Sally Jo) Fordham of
Muskegon & Chad (Julie) Fordham of Sault Ste. Marie; 3 daughters, Christine
(Floyd) Fernow of Muskegon, Lola (Paul) Styburski of St. Joseph & Eileen
Fordham of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren as well as several nieces &
nephews. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Audrey on June 12, 1995, by a son-in-law, Robert Bisson in 1975 & by
a grandson, Shawn Bisson in 1993.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, January
24, 2000, 3:00 pm at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Lowell Wood officiating. Interment at Fruitland Township
Cemetery. VISITATION: Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Clock Funeral
Home. —Clock Muskegon
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FORNER,
DAVID I. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 18 May 2000, Page 6B
FORNER, MR.
DAVID I., N. Muskegon. Mr. David I.
Forner, age 53, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000.
He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 20, 1947 to Clarence & Doris
(Belote) Forner. Mr. Forner was a
graduate of N. Muskegon High School, and had served in the U.S. Marines during
Vietnam & was a member of the Don Rea VFW Post #8846. SURVIVORS:
1 daughter, Keri Forner of N. Muskegon; his sister, Mary (Wayne) Benson
of Muskegon; 2 nephews, Mike (Kris) Benson & Mark (Sandy) Benson; special
Friend, Carol Boltz. He was preceded in
death by his parents & an infant brother, Carl Forner. SERVICE:
Friday, May 19, 2000, 10:30 am at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Clifford
Lones officiating. Interment at
Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITATION: Thursday 7-9 pm at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Veterans Service Center of Muskegon
County-General Assistance Fund. —Clock
Muskegon
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FORSTER,
Frank Spencer
FORTENBACHER,
MURIEL B. “SIS” MRS. (GEISLER)
Obituary
White Lake Beacon,
Whitehall, Michigan, 24 December 2006, Page 5-B
Muriel B.
“Sis” Fortenbacher, Whitehall. Mrs. Muriel
"Sis" B. Fortenbacher, age 90, died Wednesday, December 20,
2006. She was born in Muskegon, MI on
July 14, 1916 to Victor Hugo and Marie Rose (Poulin) Geisler and married Robert
"Bob" Fortenbacher on June 26, 1937 in Muskegon. Mrs. Fortenbacher had been employed as a
purchaser for Smith Carriage House, she was co-owner of Kid's Stop in Whitehall
and later worked at the White Lake Golf Club Pro-Shop. She was a member of First Congregational
Church-Whitehall and P.E.O., Chapter E.L., of White Lake. SURVIVORS:
Daughter, Barbara (Don) Lundquist of Whitehall; 3 grandchildren, Jim
(Leili) Lindrup of Grand Haven, Jennifer (Jeff) Clarke of Ada, Julie (Kevin)
Kennebeck of Dublin, OH; 5 great-grandchildren, Kolin, Chloe, Emorey, Kasra and
Ellie; sister, Lily May Stuit of AZ. She
was preceded in death by her husband in 1992; 2 brothers, Vern and Marvin and a
sister, Lois. SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at a later
date. MEMORIAL: Bush Creek Manor 1023
Alice, Whitehall, MI, 49461. Please
visit www.lifestorynet.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book. Clock Life Story – Muskegon
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OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon,
Whitehall, Michigan, 1 July 2007, Page 5-B
Muriel B.
“Sis” Fortenbacher, Whitehall. MEMORIAL
SERVICE: For Muriel B. “Sis” Fortenbacher will be Saturday, July 7, 2007, at
5807 Lamos Road at 3:00 PM. A reception
from 3:30-5:00 PM will follow the brief service. CLOCK LIFE STORY – Muskegon
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FORTIN,
Evelyn Marie
Obituary
The Muskegon
Chronicle – Thursday April 22, 1920 page 13 – Evelyn marie, the infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Fortin, died last night at the family home, 1324
Eighth street, Muskegon Heights, after a short illness aged 17 days. The funeral service will be held at 10:00
o’clock Saturday morning at St. Jean’s church.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Poulin officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.
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FOSTER,
LEVI PALMER MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 27 February 1915, Page 11
Levi P.
Foster. Levi Palmer Foster, a resident
of Dalton township for over 35 years, died last night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. C. W. Hutchins, in that township, aged 79 years. Mr. Foster was born in Silver Creek, N. Y.,
and came to Michigan in 1876, settling in Dalton, where he has since made his
home. Mr. Foster leaves his wife and one
daughter, at w hise home he died. Four
grandchildren and five grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon
at the residence in Dalton at 2 o’clock.
Rev. A. L. Gold will be in charge.
Interment will be in Fruitland cemetery.
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FOSTER,
LUCY M. MRS.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 26 April 1917, Page 9
Mrs. Lucy M.
Foster. The death of Mrs. Lucy M. Foster
occurred yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Hutchins of Dalton
township. She was 76 years of age, and
had lived in Dalton for 36 years. The
funeral will take place at 3:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the
residence. Rev. A. R. Gold, assistant
pastor at the First Congregational church, will be in charge of the
service. Burial will be in Fruitland
cemetery.
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FOSTER, REUBEN P.
MR.
OBITUARY
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 30 December 1978, Page 13
FOSTER, REUBEN
P., 12971 S. Comstock, Route 1, Grant.
Mr. Reuben Foster age 83, passed away Friday evening at the Shermon Oaks
Care Center. Surviving are 3 sons, Rudy
& Duane of Muskegon, and Paul of Grant; 1 daughter Mrs. Harry (Paulette)
Wietfeldt of Grand Rapids; 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; 1 sister,
Mrs. Dewey (Ellen) Chrysler of Baldwin.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the McKinley Grant
Chapel with Pastor Bert Evans officiating.
Interment Bridgeton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. No visitation on Monday.
—McKinley
Grant & Newaygo
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FOSTER, VIDA MRS.
OBITUARY
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 22 January 1970, Page 39
MRS. VIDA FOSTER,
FREMONT—Mrs. Vida Foster, 67, of R. 1, Grant, wife of Reuben Foster, died this
morning at Gerber Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements by Schuiteman and De Kuiper.
23 January
1970, Page 23
FOSTER, MRS.
VIDA, R #1, Grant, Mich. The
funeral service for Mrs. Vida Foster will be held Saturday afternoon at 2
o’clock from the Schuiteman-DeKuiper Chapel with Rev. James Evenhouse
officiating. Interment will be made in
Bridgeton Cemetery. Friends may call at
the Schuiteman-DeKuiper Funeral Home.
—Schuiteman-DeKuiper
Fremont.
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FOTIS,
Marlene (Mrs) Sly & Dawn
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan,
27 March 1978, Page 24 MARLENE & MISS
DAWN 6147 Brunswick Rd. Holton Mrs. Fotis, age 45 and her daughter Dawn,
age 17, died Saturday, March 25,
1978. Mrs. Fotis, the former Marlene
Sly, was born in Shelby and married Dale
Robbins in 1951. He preceded her in
death in 1962 and she later married Frank Fotis on Feb. 5, 1965. Until her death she had worked at
Meadows Nursing Home in Fremont as a
Licensed Practical Nurse for 7 years.
Dawn Fotis was born in Muskegon
and was an 11th grader at Holton High School.
SURVIVORS Husband and father,
Frank, 6 sons and brothers, Gary Robbins of Muskegon, Bruce Fotis of Great Lakes, Ill., Frank Fotis, Jr.
of Norfolk, VA., Jeff and Douglas Robbins and
Joseph Fotis at home, 3 daughters and sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Patty)
Brooks of Holton, Mrs. Dennis (Leslie) Fessenden
of Muskegon and Kelly Fotis at home.
Mrs. Fotis is also survived by
her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nels (Aleatha) Hand, 2 brothers, Bruce Day of Grand Haven and Brian Hand of Muskegon, 1
sister, Mrs. Ernst (Gail) Cassau of
Holton, 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson. SERVICE Wednesday afternoon at
2:00 o'clock from the Muskegon Missionary
Temple with the Rev. Paul Cannon officiating.
Interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION
Friends may call at the Clock
Funeral Home to meet the family this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock and on
Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock. --Clock
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Article
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan,
26 March 1978, Page 1 Head-on auto
crash kills Holton woman, daughter A
Holton woman and her 17-year-old daughter were
killed and three other persons injured Saturday in a head-on auto
accident on M-120 near Crystal Lake
Road. Marlene Fotis, 45, of 6147 Brunswick
was pronounced dead at the scene by
Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Gordon Heller, according to Muskegon County sheriff's deputies. Her daughter, Dawn Fotis, of the same
address, also was pronounced dead at the
scene. Four-year-old Kari Robbins of 547
Mary in Fremont, who was riding with
Mrs. Fotis and her daughter, was reported in fair condition at Hackley Hospital. Deputies said she suffered a concussion. According to deputies, Marlene Fotis was driving southbound on M-120
when her car collided with a northbound
car driven by Douglas Blamer, 17, of 8163 W. 60th Fremont. Blamer was
treated for facial trauma at Gerber Hospital in Fremont and was
transferred to Butterworth Hospital in
Grand Rapids. Attendants at Butterworth
reported he was in satisfactory
condition and would not be admitted.
Blamer's brother Scott, 15, a
passenger in the car, was reported in stable condition at Gerber with
facial trauma.
Deputies said the cause of the
accident is still under investigation.
The accident occurred at about
3:30 p.m.
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FOWLER,
C.C.
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Thursday, January 15, 1920, page 9
Who Said
Dogs to Capt. Fowler of U.S. Engineers?
Canines at Port Sherman Causing Wrecking Crew Head Much Trouble Dogs, big dogs, little dogs, tame dogs, biting
dogs, and just plain Yankee dogs seem to
be causing Capt. C.C. Fowler of the United States engineering service no end of
trouble. Capt. Fowler, standing close to
seven feet in height, has appealed to the
police, prosecutor and other officials, and the police say that the
captain has been carrying a shotgun at Port Sherman to protect his life from
the dogs. The captain, who has been
assigned to the supervision of the clearing
of the channel of the wreckage of the steamer Muskegon, was bitten by a dog a
few days ago. He spent much time about
the city hall trying to convince the
officials that it was their sworn duty to shot the dog at once. The city health officer ordered that the dog
be locked up for ten days as required by the state law and Dr. Alvin
Smith, city milk inspector, examined the
dog and says it was not mad. The
captain, however, wants the dog shot and the prosecutor and other officials
failed to satisfy him by reading the
law. Captain Fowler says that men who
have been employed by the wrecking firm have complained of the dogs and that
the animals have interfered with the work.
He says the dogs spent much of
the time at night barking. Chief Hansen
says that an investigation made by his department allows the Port Sherman dogs quite
well behaved animals. He says while he
would like to protect the captain and
even shot the dog that under the law it cannot be done.
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FOWLER,
CHARME A. MRS. (KRIEGER)
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 8 January 2006, Page 6-B
Charme A.
Fowler, Whitehall. Mrs. Fowler,
age 87, died December 30, 2005. Born
August 28, 1918, in Grand Rapids, to William and Velora (Coston) Krieger, she
had lived in the White Lake area since 1965.
She had worked at Howmet Corp. for 31 years, retiring in 1984. She was preceded in death by a sister,
Betty. FAMILY: 1 son, Roy (Nancy) Smith of Whitehall; 2 daughters,
Nancy (Ellsworth) Moses of Eagle River, WI, and Norma (William) Swix of
Houghton Lake; 2 granddaughters, Nicole Knox and Tammy (Kirk) Lundford; 4
great-grandchildren, Gabriel & Devon Knox, and Layne & Lindsey
Lundford; a step-sister, Marcia Kanouse of Tucson, AZ. SERVICE:
Private services have been held.
MEMORIALS: In memory of Charme
Fowler, Heartland Hospice, 4124 Embassy Dr., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. CLOCK - White Lake
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FOX,
Helen Elaine (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan,July 28, 1999
Obituary:
FOX, Mrs. Helen Elaine Muskegon Mrs. Helen Elaine Fox, age 73, died Sunday,
July 25, 1999 at home. She was born in
Muskegon on February 14, 1926 to Leslie & Clara (MEURER) Branch. Mrs. Fox
was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High
School in 1944 & had worked at Shaw Walker for 25 years prior to retiring in 1990. She was a member of
Covenant Community Church. SURVIVORS: She is survived by her childen, sons, Brad Fox & Greg Fox, both
of Muskegon & her daughters, Jill (Robert) Dore of Holton & Sue (Emil) Gardner of Muskegon; 11 grandchildren
& 2 brothers, Howard (Carman) Branch & Leland (Delores) Branch, both of Muskegon. SERVICE: Sunday,
August 1,1999, 1:00 pm at Covenant Community Church with Rev. M. Bush officiating, Interment at Mona
View Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday 6-9 pm at Clock Funeral Home.
Clock Muskegon
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FRALEY
(Sgt.F.C.) Ezekiel
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, September 22, 1970, page 35:4
FRALEY,
SGT.F.C. EZEKIEL 113 Harrison
Blvd. Muskegon Hts. Sgt.F.C. Ezekiel Fraley, 34 was killed Sept. 17, 1970 in
Vietnam while a passenger on a military aircraft on a military mission. He was born Sept. 1, 1936 in Glomawr, Ky. and
came to Muskegon Hts. in 1962. He was married to Joan L. Chingman in
Jackson, Ky. May 5, 1962. He was serving with Co. A, 34th
Engineering Bn, 937th Engineer Gp 18th Engineer BDE, having entered service Jan. 13, 1958 and
being on his 3d mission in Vietnam.
He was a member of Muskegon Hts.
V.F.W. #3195. Besides his widow, he is
survived by two sons, Ezekiel Fraley III
and Derek John Fraley at home; his mother, Mrs. Hopie Fraley of Hazard, Ky.; a half-brother, Dewey
Goodson of Leatherwood, Ky. and a sister,
Mrs. Geneva Combs of Hazard, Ky.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. – Lee
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FRALICK,
RICHARD MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 3 April 1996, Page 3B
RICHARD
FRALICK, 63, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Muskegon, died Monday in Colorado
Springs. He was the son of Vera Fralick
of Muskegon nd the late Vern Fralick.
Arrangements by Alternative Cremation, Colorado Springs, Colo.
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FRALICK, VERA MARIE MRS. (ESSEX)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 8
September 2004, Page 3B
FRALICK, MRS. VERA MARIE, (Widow of Vern),
Muskegon. Mrs. Vera Marie Fralick, age
94, passed away Sunday evening, September 5, 2004 in Muskegon. She was born in Hawkins, MI on November 7,
1909 to Marion and Minnie (Schroeder) Essex and had been a resident of the
Muskegon area since 1945. On June 16,
1928, she married Vern M. Fralick, and he preceded her in death on June 14,
1993. She is survived by 1 son, Darrell
(Akiko) Fralick of Graham, WA; 2 daughters, Darlene (David) Singleton of
Muskegon, Dolores (Mike) Fox of Muskegon; 15 grandchildren; 27
great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons,
Richard Fralick of CA, and Wendall Fralick; 2 brothers; and 5 sisters. A graveside service will be held 1 PM Friday
at Fruitland Township Cemetery with Rev. Paul Heavilin officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the
Brookhaven Bus Fund. Share memories with
the family at their “On-line Guestbook” at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210
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FRALICK,
VERN M.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 15 June 1993
Page 5C
(Husband of
Vera) Muskegon Mr. Vern M. Fralick, age 90, died Monday
morning, June 14, 1993. He was born Aug. 16, 1902 in Osceola Co., MI,
and had lived in Muskegon since 1945,
moving here from Whitehall. SURVIVORS
include his wife, the former Vera M.
Essex; 2 sons, Richard Fralick of Bakersfield, CA and Darrell (Akiko) Fralick of Graham, WA; 2 daughters, Darlene
(David) Singleton and Dolores (A. J. Mike)
Fox, of Muskegon; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Wendall, on Dec. 16, 1989. GRAVESIDE SERVICES will be held at 1:00 PM Wed., at Fruitland Twp. Cemetery with
Rev. Joseph Fralick, officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Sytsema Funeral Home 737
Apple Avenue
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FRALICK,
Wendell A.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 17 December 1989, Page 6D
FRALICK, MR.
WENDELL A., Muskegon Hts. Mr. Wendell A.
Fralick, 49, died Saturday at his residence.
He was born Aug. 3, 1940 in Shelby, & had lived in Muskegon most of
his life. He had been employed at Sears
Roebuck & Co. for 23 years. He
married the former Donna Kammeraad on Sept. 2, 1966 in Muskegon, & she
survives him along with 2 daughters: Cynthia & Patricia Fralick, both of
Muskegon; his parents, Vern & Vera Fralick of Muskegon; 2 brothers, Richard
Fralick of Fresno, CA, Darrell (Akiko) Fralick of Graham, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs.
David (Darlene) Singleton, Mrs. A. J. (Delores) Fox, both of Muskegon;
parents-in-law, Chris & Ethel Kammeraad of Muskegon; several nieces, nephews,
great nieces & nephews. Services
will be held at 11:00 AM Tues. from the Sytsema Chapel, Pastor William Randall
officiating. Burial will be in Fruitland
Twp. Cemetery. Visitation: 7-9 PM
Monday. Suggested Memorial: Hospice of
Muskegon Co. —Sytsema 737 Apple Ave.
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Muskegon
Chronicle, December 18, 1989 pg. 5C
Muskegon
Hts. Services will be held 11 AM Tues.
from the Sytsema Chapel. Visitation 7-9
PM today. Suggested Memorial, Hospice of
Muskegon Co. Sytsema, 737 Apple Ave.
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FRANKE,
H. A. (Mrs.)
Personals
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Saturday, June 4, 1927
Miss Anna A.
Franke of SanFrancisco is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Franke, 1133 Jefferson
street. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Holland,
and daughters, Dorothy and Ruth, of
Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Matthews of Flint have returned to their homes after a visit with
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stanfield, 142 Monroe
avenue. Mrs. Frank E. Censer,
1784 Terrace street is the guest of friends in Chicago. Miss Janet Bouma, of Grand Rapids, is
spending a few days visiting friends in the city. Carl H. Knopf, county agricultural
agent, will return to Muskegon Tuesday following a weeks absence from the city. Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Hinchman, McGraft
street, have returned from a ten-day
motor trip to Owensboro, Ky., where they were the guests of their son, D. N. Hinchman and family.
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Franke,
Mrs. William - Wright
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan 16 January 1904
MRS. WILLIAM FRANKE DIES AT MERCY HOSPITAL EARLY THIS MORNING
Mr. William
Franke died at Mercy hospital at 3:30 a.m. today of heart failure caused by a
complication of disease. She had been
ill at her home for about six weeks previous to her removal to the hospital
last Wednesday. Mrs. Franke was born in
Lavonia township, near Plymouth, October 28, 1871, being the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Wright of that place.
She came to Muskegon about sixteen years ago and completed a course at
the Muskegon Business college, taking a position as bookkeeper and stenographer
with L.P. Haight. She later entered the
employ of Franke Bros. in the same capacity.
She was married to William Franke, July 10, 1890. With her at her death were her husband, a
brother-in-law, Herman Franke; Mrs. George Tibbetts of Big Rapids, a sister;
and Mrs. Henry Bigelow. Besides these
Mrs. Franke leaves four brothers, Charles and Harry Wright of Harvey, La. and
Cecil and William Wright of Montrose, Mich.
Mrs. Franke was well known and much respected. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors. No arrangements for the funeral have yet been
made.
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FRANKLIN,
DONALD L. MR.
OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon,
Whitehall, Michigan, 27 May 2007, Page 7-B
Donald L.
Franklin, Whitehall. Mr.
Franklin, age 82, died May 17, 2007.
Born February 9, 1925, in Muskegon, to Leslie and Anna (Schmiedeknecht)
Franklin, he had lived in the White Lake area the past 29 years. On September 17, 1949, in Grand Haven, he
married Doris R. Holzinger. He had
retired in 1981 as a supervisor at Sealed Power Corp. after 34 years. He was a member of the Viking Lodge. Mr. Franklin served in the US Army during
World War II. FAMILY: His wife, Doris; 1
daughter, Cynthia (Steven) Musick and children, Mathew, Kimberly, Josh (Sarah)
& Becky; 2 sons, Mark (Gail) Franklin and children, Katie & Adam, and
Bruce (Orchid) Franklin and children, Joyce & Jeremy; 1 sister, Evelyn Jensen. SERVICE: Was Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at 1:00
PM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall.
Military Honors were extended at the funeral home by the Muskegon County
Veteran Council. DONATIONS: American
Cancer Society, 12723 N. Bellwood, Suite 20, Holland, MI 49424. CLOCK - White Lake
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FRANTZ,
ELIZABETH MRS. (SCHEERER)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 10 October 2001, Page 3B
FRANTZ, MRS.
ELIZABETH, Whitehall. Mrs. Elizabeth
Frantz, age 71, died Monday, October 8, 2001.
She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 1, 1930 to Jacob & Pearl
(Stephens) Scheerer & married Robert Frantz on October 28, 1950 in
Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Frantz had been
employed at Lincoln Park School as a Teacher for the Mona Shores School System
for 25 years until retiring in 1992.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Robert; 2
daughters, Marie Roach of Scottsdale, AZ & Julie (Alan) Myrmel of Spring
Lake; 5 grandchildren, Marcus & Kasey McNabnay, Jennifer Munn, Mickey &
Andrew Myrmel; 1 great-grandchild, Benjamin Robert McNabnay; 2 sisters, Martha
Field & Helen Millis, both of Muskegon; sister-in-law, Helen Johnson of
Muskegon; 1 brother, Fred (Beverly) Scheerer of Whitehall. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3
brothers, Clyde, Leonard & Clayton Johnson; sister, Alice Green; 3
brother-in-laws, Earl Field, Charles Green & LeRoy Millis; sister-in-law,
Lucille Johnson. SERVICE: Thursday, October 11, 2001, 11:00 AM at the
Clock Chapel with Rev. Ben Jansen officiating.
VISITATION: Wednesday, 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: St. Mary’s Hospital Cancer Center,
200 Jefferson St. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49501.
—Clock-Muskegon, www.clockfuneralhome.com.
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FRANTZ, RUTH A. MRS.
(VANDERSTELT)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, Michigan, 7 May 1991, Page 5C
FRANTZ, MRS.
RUTH A., Whitehall. Mrs. Frantz, age 53,
went to be with the Lord May 5, 1991.
She was born July 10, 1937, and had lived in the White Lake area most
all her life. She was a homemaker and loving
mother and employed by Howmet-Misco Corp.
She was a member of White Lake Assembly of God Church and the Concerned
Citizens of White Lake group. She was
preceded in death by her mother and father Herbert and Marion Vanderstelt. FAMILY:
One son, Robert (Marlene) & one daughter, Tammy both of Whitehall;
Very special grand son Joshua; 3 sisters, Dorothy (Jack) Frost, Jean (David)
Frost both of Whitehall, Aleda (Ron) Meyer of Montague; 3 brothers, Tom (Janet)
Vanderstelt of Whitehall, Jack (Carol) & Charles Vanderstelt both of CA;
several nieces & nephews.
FUNERAL: Thursday, May 9, 1991
11:00 A.M., from Clock Chapel with the Rev. Wm. Alexander officiating. VISITING HOURS: Tomorrow, 6:30-8:30 P.M., in Whitehall. —Clock White Lake
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Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 14 May 1991, Page A-25
Frantz, Mrs.
Ruth A., Whitehall. Mrs.
Frantz, age 53, went to be with the Lord May 5, 1991. She was born July 10, 1937, and had lived in
the White Lake area most of her life.
She was a homemaker and loving mother and employed by Howmet-Misco
Corp. She was a member of White Lake
Assembly of God Church and the Concerned Citizens of White Lake group. She was preceded in death by her mother and
father, Herbert and Marion Vanderstelt.
FAMILY: One son, Robert (Marlene)
and one daughter, Tammy, both of Whitehall; very special grandson, Joshua;
three sisters, Dorothy (Jack) Frost, Jean (David) Frost, both of Whitehall,
Aleda (Ron) Meyer of Montague; three brothers, Tom (Janet) Vanderstelt of
Whitehall, Jack (Carol) and Charles Vanderstelt, both of California; two very
special sisters-in-law, Sandy Scott and Marlene Frantz; several nieces and
nephews. FUNERAL: Was held Thursday, May 9, 1991, 11 a.m., from
Clock Chapel with the Rev. Wm. Alexander officiating. CLOCK White Lake
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FRAZIER, (Mrs. C. L.) Julia Elma
(Page)
Obituary
Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI,
Thursday, February 6, 1902, page 7:3
A W.C.T.U. WORKER Mrs. C.L. Frazier Passed Away This
Afternoon Mrs. C. L. Frazier died at
her home at 160 Sanford street at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon after an illness
of only a week with pneumonia. Her
daughter, Miss Ethel Frazier, was attending an art school in Chicago but
arrived home several days ago, called by her mother’s illness. Besides this daughter Mrs. Frazier leaves two
sons – Elliott, who is a pharmacist at Colorado Springs, Col. and Carlton,
employed in the Lumberman’s National bank in this city. She also leaves a brother in Oregon. Mrs. Frazier was an active W.C.T.U. worker.
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Death
Record
Muskegon County Death Records, Liber
III, page 293, LF 44, February 6, 1902
Julia Elma Frazier, female, white, widowed,
age 53-2-6, died in Muskegon, Lobar pneumonia, born in Michigan, housewife,
parents, Cabel D. Page and Caroline Beard.
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FREDEN,
Sylvia Marie (infant)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, MI Monday, April 12, 1920, page 10
Sylvia Marie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henning Freden, died
Saturday afternoon at Hackley hospital after
a short illness, aged one year.
Funeral service will be held privately tomorrow afternoon. Rev. J.C. Lorimer, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church on Houston
avenue and Eighth street, officiating.
The body will be taken to
Whitehall for burial.
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FREDERICKS, Violet (Mrs.) Evans, Gunn
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Monday June 18, 1990 Mrs. Fredericks, the former Violet Evans,
died Sunday, June 17, 1990, at the age of 87. She was born in Muskegon on
October 31, 1902. Mrs. Fredericks was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold
Gunn in 1962 (correct
information-1964) and Warren Fredericks in 1973, a
daughter, Darlene Staelens in 1982 and a brother, Raymond. SURVIVORS
3 sons, Donald Gunn of Norton Shores, Gordon and Larry Gunn
both of Twin Lake; 1 daughter, Mrs. Roy (Delores) Nordstrand of Twin Lake; 17
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 brothers,
Kenneth & Robert Evans both of Muskegon
SERVICE Wednesday 1
p.m. at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Ron Robotham officiating. Interment Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
VISITATION This
evening 7-9 & Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 at the Clock Funeral Home. ---Clock
Muskegon
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FREDERICKS, Herman H.
FREDERICKS, LEON G. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 21 August 1973, Page 22
FREDERICKS,
MR. LEON G., 343 Lincoln Blvd., Lakewood Club.
Mr. Fredericks, age 49 died at Hackley Hospital on Monday
afternoon. He had lived in the Lakewood area
the past 8 years, and worked as a paver operator for Rieth-Riley Construction
Co. A veteran of World War II serving in
the Army and a member of Faith Lutheran Church, he was married to the former
Mary Ann Creach. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Ann, 1 son, George at home, 4
daughters, Mrs. James (Terry) Sheafer of Ionia, Lou Ann Creach and twin
daughters Sara and Cara Fredericks all at home.
2 grandchildren, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fredericks of Wakarusa,
Ind. 3 sisters, Mrs. Charles Brandenburg
of Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. John Rielly, Mishawaka, Ind. and Mrs. Rex Horein of
Wakarusa, Ind., and his grandmother Mrs. Anna Hunsberger of Wakarusa, Ind. SERVICE:
Thursday afternoon 1 P.M. from the Clock Chapel, Whitehall, with The
Rev. Lorne Ruhl officiating. Interment
will be made in Fruitland Township Cemetery.
VISITATION Friends may call at
the Funeral Home in Whitehall beginning Wed. afternoon.
—Clock-White
Lake
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FREEBORN,
Katherine
Marriage
Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, MI;
Friday, January 1 1909, page 2:5
WEDDED IN WEST MARRIAGE OF HENRY G. WATSON IN CHEYENNE Bride Miss Katherine Freeborn – Miss Clara
A. Watson Was One of Bridesmaids Coming
to Muskegon from Cheyenne, Wyoming, directly following the wedding, a holiday
marriage party arrived in this city last evening. The latter consists of Henry Griffith Watson,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Watson, and his bride, and also Miss Clara A.
Watson, of this city, who was one of the bridesmaids. The newly married couple are guests of the
bridegroom’s parents at the latter’s residence, 161 Houston avenue. Their wedding was celebrated at 8 o’clock on
Tuesday evening at St. Mark’s Episcopal church at Cheyenne. The bride was Miss Katherine Freeborn,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Freeborn of that place. She was prettily attired in a robe of crepe
meteor. Orange blossoms caught up her
long tulle veil and other flowers that she carried consisted of a shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley. Miss
Julia Freeborn, a sister of the bride was maid of honor. There were also four bridesmaids of whom Miss
Watson was one. All of the maids of the
bridal party were gowned in pink and white and carried bouquets of pink
carnations. Attending Mr. Watson as
best man was his friend, Mr. Kent Snyder, of Cheyenne. There were also four ushers assisting. The church was attractively decorated with
Christmas greens. On the altar only
white flowers were used. The bridal
procession made its entrance and left the church to wedding music that was sung
by the choir. A wedding reception of
100 guests followed at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Watson then left on their
wedding trip to Muskegon. In Cheyenne,
Mr. Watson is an engineer for the Big Horn reservoir. For two years previously he held the position
of assistant state engineer.
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Moore
FREMD,
LAWRENCE O. MR.
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 24 June 2007, Page 4-B
Lawrence O.
Fremd, Montague. Mr. Fremd,
age 85, died June 16, 2007. Born April
24, 1922, in Crystal Valley, Oceana County, to Orley and Hazel (Cole) Fremd, he
had lived in the White Lake area a number of years after working many years in
the Flint area for General Motors Corp. He was married to the former Lorraine E.
“Sally” Schnieder, who preceded him in death in 2001. He was a member of White Lake VFW Post #3256
and Wood-Tazelaar Chapter #11 DAV of Muskegon.
Mr. Fremd served in the US Army during World War II with the 11th Armored
Division, where he earned the Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers.
FAMILY: 2 sons, Harold (Rhea) Fremd of Durand and Donald (Kathy) Fremd
of Davison; grandchildren, Harold (Rebecca) Fremd of Byron, Michael (Donna)
Fremd of Durand, Shannon (Keith) Amman of Davison, Melissa (Mark) Springsteen
of Flint, Donald (Diane) Fremd of Mt. Morris and Amy (Dennis) Schalau of
Davison; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Willard (Donna) Fremd. SERVICE: Was Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at
1:00 PM, at Clock Chapel-Whitehall. Interment in Oakhurst Cemetery -
Whitehall. Military Graveside Rites were
conducted at the cemetery by White Lake VFW Post #3256. DONATIONS: American Heart
Association/American Stroke Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorials & Tributes
Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. CLOCK - White Lake
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FREYE, (Mr.) Justin Morell
Obituary
Formerly
of Muskegon Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Mi pg. 4C
Tuesday, January 25,2000. Mr. Justin Morell Freye, age 77, died Sunday,
January 23,2000, in Leesburg, Fl. He was born in Muskegon, Mi. Since 1988 he had been a winter resident in Florida.
He was owner of a sporting goods business and belonged to the Grand
Rapids Horseless Carriage Club. He
served in the Air Force during W.W.II.
Survivors, wife Beverly, whom he
married Dec, 14,1946 & a brother, Richard
M. Freye of Muskegon.
Arrangements by Steverson,
Hamlin, & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares, Fl.
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FRIANT, Mr. & Mrs. F.G.
Article
Summer
Visitors Muskegon Chronicle, Tuesday,
August 2, 1921, page 5
Mr.
and Mrs. J. E. Code and Mrs. E. S. Caleno of Detroit and Mrs. M. C. Haight of
Kalamazoo have returned to their homes after a vacation visit at the home of
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Friant, 15 Miller avenue.
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FRIEND,
ALVIN LEROY MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 13 February 2005, Page 7-B
Mr. Alvin
Leroy Friend, (husband
of Rosalie), Grant.
Mr. Alvin L. Friend, age 60, passed
away Friday evening, February 4, 2005 at a local hospital, following a short
illness. Al was born October 14, 1944 to
William L. and Mary (Umlor) Friend in Muskegon, MI. He resided in Grant for the last 33
years. Al had been employed at Kaydon
Corporation for 37 years, retiring in 2003.
He married the former Rosalie Parrish in Muskegon on April 15, 1967, and
she survives him. He was a veteran,
having served his Country in the U.S. Navy.
Al loved his grandchildren and steelhead fishing. SURVIVORS include his wife; 2 children,
Michael (Bobbi) Friend of Whitehall and Todd (Anita) Friend of Grant; 5
grandchildren, Ryan, Travis, Jessica, Ashley and Tyler; his mother, Mary
Friend; sister, Mary Jane Harris of Muskegon; brother, William (Mary Ruth)
Friend of Muskegon; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Chuck (Linda)
Parrish of Twin Lake; and also by many nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his
father, William, in April of 2004, and also by a sister, Shirley Friend. SERVICES were 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 9,
2005 at Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210, with Dr.
Glenn M. Wagner of Community United Methodist Church officiating. A spring Burial will take place at Bridgeton
Township Cemetery. MEMORIAL
CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Newaygo
County. Share memories with the family
at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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FRIESEMA, BONTJE (Mrs.) Andree
Obituary
The Muskegon Chronicle, Monday, December 20, 1943 page 2
Mrs. Bontje Friesema, oldest member of Berean Reformed
church, died last midnight at the home of her son, Herman Friesema, 1244
Terrace Street, after an illness of four days.
She was 94 years old. Mrs.
Friesema was born in The Netherlands on Feb. 28, 1849. The former Bontje Andree, she came to the
United States 53 years ago. Mr. Friesema
died on June 3, 1911. Surviving is the
son who is vice president of Muskegon Pattern Works.
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FRISSEL,
Martin
FRITCHER,
MARY E. “BETTY” MRS. (PEASLEY)
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 11 February 2007, Page 4-B
Mary E.
“Betty” Fritcher, Montague. Betty
Fritcher, age 84, died surrounded by her devoted family on February 7,
2007. Born September 10, 1922, in
Syracuse, NY, to George and Anna (Clapprich) Peasley, she had lived in the
White Lake area the past 52 years, moving here from Flint. On June 23, 1944, in Mt. Morris, she married
Raymond A. Fritcher. Mrs. Fritcher had
been an insurance agent for the Farmers Insurance Group until retiring. She had been a volunteer for the White Lake
Senior Center and the American Red Cross.
Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and
will be dearly missed by her family. She
was preceded in death by a sister, Claire McKee. FAMILY: Her husband, Raymond; 2 sons, Gerald
Fritcher of FL and Alan (Rhonda) Fritcher of New Era; 3 daughters, Marianne
Fritcher (Mike Bremer) of Middleville, Kathi (Dennis) Walters of Montague and
Sherry (Andrew) Culver of Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 11 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Ann Watson; a large extended family. MEMORIAL VISITATION: Was held Saturday,
February 10, 2007, 1:00-3:00 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall. A ROSARY was recited, at 3:00 PM, with Sr.
Donna Brown leading prayers at the funeral home in Whitehall. DONATIONS: American Diabetes Association, Box
2680, North Canton, OH 44720. CLOCK -
White Lake
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FRITZ, ANTON MR.
OBITUARY
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 16 December 1929, Page 2
ANTON FRITZ
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS. Anton
Fritz, 72 years old, died early Sunday morning at his home in North Muskegon,
after an illness of six weeks. He was
born in Germany May 13, 1857 and came to this country forty-eight years ago,
formerly making his home at Holton and the past nine years in Muskegon. His occupation was that of carpenter. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic
church. Mr. Fritz is survived by one
son, Frank A. Fritz, of North Muskegon.
Page 14
FRITZ—Mr. Anton Fritz, aged 72, died early Sunday morning at his home
in North Muskegon. The funeral will be
held at 9 a. m. Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Wm.
Hassenberg officiating. Interment will
be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends
may view the remains at the Clock Funeral Home.
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FRITZ,
Earl L.
FRITZ, THERESA
MRS. (ABERLING)
OBITUARY
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 10 December 1919, Page 11
Mrs. Anton
Fritz.
Mrs. Anton Fritz died yesterday morning at her home in North
Muskegon after a short illness, aged 62 years.
Mrs. Fritz was born in Faessen, Germany, coming to the United States in
1881 and locating in St. Joseph, Mich.
Her maiden name was Theresa Aberling.
She was married to Anton Fritz in St. Joseph in 1881 moving to Holton,
Mich., in 1883. They came to North
Muskegon about four months ago. Mrs.
Fritz was a member of St. Joseph’s German Catholic church. She leaves besides her husband one son, Frank
Fritz, of North Muskegon. The funeral
service will be held at eight o’clock Friday morning from St. Joseph’s German
Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Francis Berhorst officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.
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FROST,
Joseph M.
FRUTCHEY,
ELIZABETH K. MRS. (KUBON)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 10 July 1997, Page 7C
FRUTCHEY, MRS.
ELIZABETH K., Muskegon. Mrs. Elizabeth
K. Frutchey, age 93, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at a local nursing home. She was born on December 13, 1903 in
Fruitland Township to Rudolph & Amelia (Salomon) Kubon. On November 4, 1933 she married DeWitt Frutchey
& was a homemaker. SURVIVORS: 2 brothers, Charles (Millie) Kubon of
Fruitland Township & Russell (Dorothy) Kubon of Crystal Valley; 1
brother-in-law, William V. Jones of Fruitland Township; 2 nieces, Tammie S.
Jones & Cindie K. Jones, both of Muskegon; several nieces &
nephews. Mrs. Frutchey was preceded in
death by her husband DeWitt in 1955 & sister June Jones in 1994. SERVICE:
Saturday, July 12, 1997, 10:30 am at the Clock Chapel with Pastor Jerry
Collins officiating. Interment at
Fruitland Township Cemetery.
VISITATION: Thursday 7-9pm &
Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Clock Chapel.
MEMORIAL: Muskegon County Community Foundation. —Clock Muskegon
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FRYSON,
Clarence “Papa”
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle. Muskegon. Michigan. Wednesday,March 12,1986 page 5C
2019 Ray
St. Mr. Clarence Fryson, age 79, passed
Saturday unexpectedly at Hackley Hospital. His wife, Minnie Fryson and son, Daniel Cooper preceded him in death.
He is survived by a daughter-in-law, Daisy Cooper; 7 grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Services will be
held Friday 11:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity C.O.G.I.C., Bishop Nathaniel Wells, Jr. officiating. Interment Mona View
Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday 10:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M. Toombs
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FULKERSON,
Burnett
FULLER,
Alexander
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Wedenesday January 19, 1916 page 9
The funeral
of Alexander Fuller will be hel Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Balbirnie chapel. The Rev. Bernhard H. Salveson, pastor of the
First Evangelical Lutheran church
will officiate and interment will take
place in Oakwood Cemetery.
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FULLER,
Captain
Article
E Pluribus
Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
FULLER,
Oramel B.
FUNDE,
Amelia (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 26 December 1985 Page 2B
AMELIA
FUNDE, 76, of Augusta, Ga., and formerly of Muskegon died Wednesday at Westlake Manor Health Care Center in
Augusta. She was the widow of Herbert
Funde.
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27 December
1985 Page 4C
SUNDE, MRS.
AMELIA formerly of Muskegon Mrs. Amelia Sunde, age 76, passed away Wednesday. She is survived by: 1 son: David Sunde of Augusta, GA; 1
daughter: Karen Lardino of Wood Dale,
IL; 2 grandsons. A memorial service will
be held Saturday, 1 P.M. at Lakewood
Union Chapel, Lakewood Club. The family
requests memorial be made to the
Lakewood Union Chapel Youth Fund.
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FUNKHOUSER,
JACOB O. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, Michigan, 24 January 1974, Page 39
FUNKHOUSER,
MR. JACOB O., 1765 Forest Park Rd. Mr.
Jacob Funkhouser, age 56, died Wednesday morning at Hackley Hospital. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, he came to the
Muskegon area in 1939. He married the
former Roberta Koehler in November of 1939, who passed away before him in 1966,
he then married the former Elsa Anderson in January of 1967, who survives
him. He was a former partner in
Independent Electric until his retirement in 1967, and was a member of St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church.
SURVIVORS: His wife, Elsa, 3 sons, Jacob (Jeff) O.
Funkhouser, III of Muskegon, Nicholas O. Funkhouser of Madison, Wisconsin, and
Roger L. Funkhouser of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 2 daughters, Miss Constance H.
Funkhouser of Chicago, and Mrs. W. Charles (Helen) Read of Nahant,
Massachusetts; 2 stepsons, Eric Anderson and Greg Anderson both at home; 1
brother, Lewis Funkhouser of Hagerstown, Maryland, and 5 grandchildren. SERVICE:
Friday morning at 11 o’clock in the Clock Chapel with the Rev. Robert
Herman officiating. Interment will be
made in Mona View Cemetery.
VISITATION: Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home
beginning at 7 o’clock this evening.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the
American Cancer Society. —Clock.
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FUNKHOUSER,
JACOB O. “JEFF” MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 1 August 2002, Page 1B
Longtime
teacher, commissioner dead at 61 By Steve Gunn CHRONICLE
STAFF WRITER. Jacob
O. “Jeff” Funkhouser, a longtime teacher at Mona Shores High School and
Muskegon County commissioner, died Wednesday following a lengthy battle with
numerous illnesses. He was 61. Funkhouser, of Norton Shores, was a 1957
graduate of Muskegon High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the
University of Michigan and his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan
University. He was best known for his 37
years as a high school world geography, psychology and American government
teacher. Affectionately known to
students by the nickname “Funky,” he received numerous educational awards and
was named one of Michigan’s top 10 social studies teachers in 1971 by the
National Council for Geographic Education.
He was also well known for his 26 years on the county commission, where
he was elected as a Republican to 13 consecutive two-year terms. His commission career ended in 2000 when he
was defeated in a reelection bid by current Commissioner Tony Moulatsiotis. Funkhouser was active in many local organizations,
including the Muskegon County Republican Party, Community Action Against
Poverty, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the
Urban League of Greater Muskegon and De Colores/Cursillo. He received the
Jonathan Walker Award, given by the Urban League to citizens who have
demonstrated the spirit of brotherhood and have worked to establish equal
opportunity for all people. He was also
a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Funkhouser’s survivors include his wife,
Sally, of Norton Shores; son Jacob of Ohio; daughters Anne Sheppard and Sarah
Barnard, both of Muskegon; and numerous siblings, grandchildren,
stepgrandchildren and other family members.
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Clock Funeral Home in Muskegon. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at St.
Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Those
wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Jacob
Funkhouser Scholarship Fund at Mona Shores High School.
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FUNKHOUSER
III, MR. JACOB O. “JEFF”, Norton Shores.
On July 31, 2002, Muskegon lost an outstanding leader, teacher & man
in Jacob “Jeff” Otterbein Funkhouser III, age 61. Jeff was brought into this world by Jacob
“Ott” O. & Roberta (Koehler) Funkhouser II in Muskegon, MI on August 26,
1940. He was a graduate of Muskegon High
School in 1957 & then went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from the
University of Michigan & his Master’s Degree from Eastern Michigan
University. For 37 years, “Funky” helped
students discover how to think for themselves, care for others & be
knowledgeable, informed citizens of tomorrow by teaching World Geography,
Psychology & American Government.
His passion for teaching resulted in his being nominated for numerous
Excellence in Education awards, The Golden Apple Award & in 1971 he was
recognized by the National Council for Geographic Education as one of
Michigan’s Top Ten Outstanding Social Studies Teachers. Jeff served as County Commissioner for 26
years where he served on many boards & committees. It has been said that the key to his being
chosen by the people for 13 consecutive elections was his genuine caring nature
& solid integrity. Jeff was the
proud recipient of The Jonathan Walker Award.
He also supported this community as a founding member of Fish for My
People & served as a Board Member for CAAP & the NAACP. He was a member of the Urban League, the
Republican party, DeColores/Cursillo & St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. His most cherished memories, however, were
those with his wife of 41 years, Sally & their 3 children. SURVIVORS:
His wife, Sally; his son, Jacob “Jay” (Faye) Funkhouser IV of Olmsted
Falls, OH; 2 daughters, Anne (Paul Sheppard, deceased) Sheppard & Sarah
(Steve) Barnard, both of Muskegon, MI; his granddaughters, Shannon, Molly &
Margaret Barnard whom he held close to his heart, all of Muskegon, MI; 7
step-grandchildren; his siblings, Constance Funkhouser of CA, Helen (Charles)
Read & Nicholas Funkhouser, both of WI & Roger (Barb) Funkhouser of
Traverse City, MI; his stepmother, Elsa (Bob) Damm of Muskegon, MI. He also had 2 step-brothers, Eric Anderson of
CO & Greg (Kim) Anderson of Muskegon, MI; his parents-in-law, Thomas &
Gerry Shannon, & their family also held a special place in his heart. Jacob was blessed with many special aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces as well as nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob II “Ott” & Roberta
Funkhouser & by many friends.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, August
5, 2002, 11:00 AM at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church with Fr. Jack LaGoe
& Fr. Tom Simons officiating.
VISITATION: Sunday, 2-5 PM at
Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Mona
Shores High School-Jacob “Jake” Funkhouser Scholarship Fund. —Clock-Muskegon
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FUNKHOUSER,
ROBERTA HUME MRS. (KOEHLER)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 18 April 1966, Page 8
OF PROMINENT
FAMILY; Mrs. Funkhouser Found Dead at 50. Mrs. J. O. Funkhouser, 50, of 1765 Forest
Park Road, wife of a Muskegon businessman and member of a well known family
here, was found dead at her home early Sunday.
Mrs.
Funkhouser was found in the garage of her home about 8:40 a.m. by a member of
the family. Coroner Basil Young said
death was due to aphyxiation. She had
been in failing health for more than a year.
Her husband, Jacob O. Funkhouser is vice president and secretary of
Independent Electric Co. in Muskegon.
The former Roberta Hume Koehler, she was born Oct. 28, 1915 in Brooklyn,
N.Y., but had spent most of her life in Muskegon. Her grandfather was Thomas Hume, a partner of
Charles H. Hackley in lumbering operations here before the turn of the
century. She attended the Emma Willard
School at Troy, N.Y. and Carnegie Institute of Technology. She married Mr. Funkhouser at Muskegon on
Nov. 24, 1939. Mrs. Funkhouser was a
communicant of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and wa sa member of the Book Club of
Muskegon.
She leaves
her husband; three sons, J. O. (Jeff), of Roosevelt Park, a teacher at Mona
Shores High School; Nicholas, a student at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter,
N.H., and Roger at home; two daughters, Constance, New York City, and Helen of
Cambridge, Mass.; a brother, Thomas Koehler, of University, Miss.; and three
grandchildren.
Graveside
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mona View Cemetery, the Rev.
Zaferis Jeffery , acting pastor at St. Paul’s officiating.
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FYTH,
Derk
Article
March 22,
1930 - Derk Fyth, Resident Here 57 Years, to Be 90 Tomorrow – Mr. Derk Fyth,
184 Delaware avenue, will ave the distinction tomorrow of being 90 years old,
and of having been a resident of Muskegon for 57 years. Mr. Fyth, who prefers the Holland spelling of
his name, Fyth, rather that Flet, used by the other member of his family, was
born in Uszuerd, Netherlands in 1840. In
1873 he came directly to Muskegon with
his mother and brother, and seven years later his wife, Alice Fledder Fyth,
joined him. The couple made their home
on Catherine avenue, where Mr. Fyth lived until the death of his wife a few
years ago, when he took residence with Mrs. Grace toppen, his niece. There were no children. Mr. Fyth has been a factory worker, having
been employed as a lumber tallier at the old Monroe planting mill for 29
years. He saw the lumber industry at its
peak in Muskegon, and remained with the mill until the day of its closure. His last position was with the Curtis Tire
company, where he was employed until the plant was destroyed ty fire eight
years ago. Mr. Fyth recounted his narrow
escape as he and several other employees were forced to climb through a
basement window as the flames cut off other exits. Mr. Fyth is a member of the Berean church and
is well known in his community. He has
never learned to speak English and is remarkably well and active for his
years. Longjetity is hereditary in his
family, and his mother lived to the age of 94.
A family gathering was held last night in homor of Mr. Fyth’s coming
anniversary with relatives and the member of the immediate family. Mrs. George Vanderlaan, Mrs. Grace Toppen and
Miss Anna Flet present.
Information
was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley
Public Library.
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