PADLEY, Charles Osborn
Marriage
Charles
Osborn Padley, 23, of St. Joseph, Michigan, born in Waterville, New York, a
physician, was married on August 23, 1881, at Muskegon to Mary J. McKillip, 22,
or Muskegon, born in Traverse City, Michigan – Witnesses to the marriage
were: Geo. H. McKillip of Muskegon and
R.H. Mann of Muskgon.
(personal
note – the McKillip family was an important family in Muskegon)
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PADLEY, William A.
Marriage
William
A. Padley, 29, of Muskegon, born in New York, a druggist, the son of John H.
Padley and Rose M. Osborn, was married
June 4, 1891, at Muskegon, to Marion C. Ashley, 20, of Muskegon, born in
Muskegon, a bookkeeper, the daughter of Willard H. Ashley and
Olivia
A. Graff. They were married by J.N.
Reppey, Minister of the Gospel. The
witnesses were Willard H. Ashley and Olena Ashley
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PAGE,
Eliza
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Wednesday, March 23, 1938, page 10
Mrs. Eliza
Page County Resident Sixty Years, Dies
Mrs. Eliza Page, 89 years old, a native of Canada, and resident of
Muskegon county for 60 years, formerly
living at Twin Lake and Ravenna, died yesterday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Frank Haas, 63 E. Cleveland avenue,
Muskegon Heights, after an illness of several months. She had lived in the Heights since 1935. Mrs. Page was
born May 10, 1848 at Newcastle, Canada, coming to the United States in
1860, settling in Twin Lakes, later moving to Ravenna, and finally to Muskegon Heights. Her husband, Albert Page, died in June,
1908. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Frank Haas, Muskegon Heights; one son,
Milo Page, Twin Lake; a foster son, John D. Smith, Traverse City; a sister,
Mrs. Katherine Lusk, Hazel, S.D., 18
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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PAGGEOT,
RONALD E. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 19 May 1997, Page 4C
PAGGEOT, MR.
RONALD E., Whitehall. Mr. Paggeot, age
50, died May 17, 1997. Born September
16, 1946, in Muskegon, he had lived in the White Lake area all his life. On June 22, 1985, in Whitehall, he married the
former Nancy Short and had been a self-employed computer engineer. He had attended Shiloh Tabernacle. Mr. Paggeot was preceded in death by his
father, Laurence Paggeot, and a step-sister, Belva Stein. FAMILY:
His wife, Nancy; his children, Elan (Jay) Fulton, Andre “Duffy”
(Michelle) Paggeot, and Dean Paggeot, all of CO, Kim (Joe) Musser of Whitehall,
Diane (Dan) Pineda of Montague and Gerald “Jay” (Denise) Taylor of Whitehall; 8
grandchildren, McKenzie, Reese, Skye, Daniel, Deanna, Drew, Brittany & Danae;
his mother, Marion (Nate) Grenell of Whitehall; 1 sister, Sue (Gary) Babcock of
Holton; 2 brothers, Rick (Sandy) Paggeot of Whitehall and Jack (Judy) Paggeot
of Muskegon; 1 step-sister, Monna Sakura of NM; 4 step-brothers, Connie (Mary)
Grenell of Manistee, Denny (Judy) Grenell of Jenison, Nathan “Butch” (Cathy)
Grenell of Muskegon and Darryl (Debbie) Grenell of Twin Lake; mother &
father-in-law, Lyman & Margaret Short of Whitehall; nieces &
nephews. SERVICE: Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at 2 PM, from Shiloh
tabernacle with the Rev. Verne D. Wright officiating. Interment will be made in Fruitland Township
Cemetery. VISITING HOURS: Tomorrow, Tuesday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at the
funeral home in Whitehall. MEMORIAL:
Family Expense Fund. —Clock – White Lake
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PALEN,
Frank
Article
Times-Indicator
Fremont, Michigan 23 August 1951
Lula Belle Loss, 7-month old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Loss was killed instantly Saturday night when the car in which she was riding was rammed from behind by a car driven by Arthur Hilliker of Grand Rapids. The baby was thrown from her mother's arms as the car overturned and was crushed beneath the vehicle. The mother was hospitalized as a result of the accident. According to the Newaygo county sheriff's department who investigated the accident which occurred about two miles south of White Cloud near the Church of God, Hilliker was assumed to be traveling at a high rate of speed when he smashed into the car driven by Frank Palen. Palen's 1935 Ford Coupe was overturned as a result of the impact, and the Loss family, his passengers, thrown from the car. Mrs. Loss suffered from fracture and dislocation of the left wrist and lacerations on the right ankle. Mr. Loss was admitted to the hospital for treatment but released when his injuries were found to be slight. Hilliker was held at the county jail following the accident where a charge of negligent homicide was lodged against him. Funeral service for the Loss baby were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Crandell and Ensing Chapel with Rev. Roman Hornjoski of Muskegon, officiating. Burial was made in the Dalton township cemetery. The child, who was born June 30 in Gerber hospital, is survived by her parents, her grandmother, Mrs. Loral Hillard, Ravenna, a great grandmother, Mrs. Agnes DeTrey, Union City, Penna; a great grandfather, Arthur Hillard, Ravenna; and several uncles and aunts.
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PALMER,
Dr. Howard D.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Thursday, May 11, 1989
PALMER, DR.
HOWARD D. 671 Lake Forest Lane Howard D. Palmer, Doctor of Chiropractic,
age 67, died Wednesday May 10, 1989 at a
Muskegon nursing home. He graduated from the Palmer College of
Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa and
practiced in Wellman, Iowa 1954- 1962 and in White Cloud, 1962 until
retirement in 1986. He has lived in Muskegon
since 1988. Dr. Palmer married Ann
Bursma in Grand Rapids, April 3, 1942. He was a veteran of W. W. II and a member of
the Michigan Chiropractic Council, International Chiropractors
Association and Newaygo V.F.W.
The survivors include his wife, Ann; two sons, Dr. Terry (Evana) Palmer
of Hesperia and Dr. Thomas (Rome) Palmer
of Muskegon; one brother, Donnally (Lois) Palmer of Grand Rapids; one sister,
Gloria (Warren) Sullivan of Grand Rapids,
five grandchildren, Kelly, Trace, Damien, Melanie and Joshua Palmer. FUNERAL SERVICE Saturday 11 a.m. at the Young
Funeral Home, Muskegon. Rev. Thomas Schmidt officiating.
Interment Mona View Cemetery.
VISITATION: beginning Thursday, 7
p.m. Family present Thursday and Friday
7-9 p.m. MEMORIAL: H.D. Palmer Scholarship Fund, Life
Chiropractic College, Marietta, Georgia.
Envelopes available at the
funeral home. –Young
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PALMER,
Rhoda L. V. (Goss)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, October 10, 1947, page 2
Mrs. Ben
Palmer Long Ill, Dies Mrs. Ben F.
Palmer, 52 years old, 1866 Continental
street, and a resident of Muskegon for 34 years, died in her home today
following a long illness. Born in Bridgeton township, Jan. 4, 1895, she
moved with her parents to Mayfield and
later to Medford, Ore. The former Rhoda
L.V. Goss, she was married Dec 7, 1910 at
Medford. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer moved to
Bridgeton township where they lived
three years before coming to Muskegon in 1913. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist church. Besides her husband she leaves a foster son,
Lewis Downey, of Muskegon, a brother,
Melvin, of Bridgeton township, and a sister, Mrs. John Deake of Eureka, Calif.
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PALMER,
SHIRLEY E. (Mrs.) Gale
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 4 January 2001 Page 4B
(Wife of
Earl) Muskegon Mrs. Shirley E. Palmer, age 51, passed away
very suddenly Wednesday morning, January
3, 2001 at her home. She was born
February 21, 1949 in Hillsdale, MI to
Clifford and Juliamae (Hammond) Gale and lived in the Muskegon area most of her life. On July 17, 1993, she married Earl M. Palmer,
Jr. in Muskegon. She worked for over 10
years as a cook with El Royal/Witlows Restaurant before taking disability retirement in 1992. SURVIVORS include her husband, Earl; one
step-son, Dannon Shotmiller at home; 3
brothers and 1 sister, Thomas (Peggy) Gale, Dianna (Sam) Schaub both of Muskegon, Norman (Cindy)
Gale of Columbus, IN, and Richard (Sue)
Gale of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Chad Gale in 1974, and by
her parents. A MEMORIAL SERVICE
will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at
the Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue with the
Rev. Sarah Byl officiating.
INTERMENT will be in Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be one hour
prior to the service, 10-11 AM Saturday at
the funeral home. MEMORIAL
CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
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PANKO,
Nellie
Marriage
Record
Muskegon
County Marriage Records, Liber 6, page 156, record #12634, Sept 18, 1919
Josef
Bancuk, 35, white, res. Muskegon, born, Poland, butcher, parents Kszawaj Bancuk
and Johanna Walczawski. Previously
married once
Nellie
Panko, 25, white, res. Chicago, born Poland, no occup., parents Adolf Turek and
Mary Jelnicka.
Married
Sept. 22, 1919 by Andrew Norlock, St. Michael’s Church, John Flejszar and
Martha Norlock, witnesses.
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PANYARD,
Thomas Vincent
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon,Michigan Friday,
September 26, 1958 page 1
Mr. PANYARD
Dies Following Store Incident Thomas
Vincent Panyard, life-long resident of Muskegon and associated throughout his adult life with the firm of
G.V. Panyard, Sons, Inc., died unexpecedly at Mercy Hospital yesterday. He was
61. While cause of death was not
immediately established, a cardiac or
circulatory failure occasioned by excitement was believed responsible. Associates at the interior
decorating firm said a boy stumbled and fell through a plate glass window of
the store yesterday. The boy,
unidentified, was not injured. But Mr. Panyard, rushing to assist, became
violently ill from shock and lost
consciousness. He died a few hours later at Mercy. The veteran businessman was born in Muskegon,
Feb.11, 1897, and had lived here all his
life. He attended Ursiline Academy, St. Jean's Elementary school and Muskegon
High school and joined his father,the
late George V. Panyard, immediately following school. He has been closely
identified with that business as vice- president since. Mr. Panyard was a
member of St. Jean's Church and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Muskegon
Aerie No.668. He made his home with his
mother at 1705 Peck street. Besides his mother, he leaves two brothers, Fred of
Muskegon and George V. of White Lake,and
two sisters, the Misses Grace and Doris Panyard, both at home.
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PARK,
Rowland Dexter
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, 5 Jan 1925
BURNS MAY
KILL 2 HEIGHTS MEN R.D. PARKS and Jugo
R. HEDQUIST in Critical Condition After Fire
Two Muskegon Heights young men,
enroute to Florida, were seriously burned in a fire which swept the Boone hotel
in Shelbyville, Tenn., early Sunday morning.
R.D. PARKS, 21 years old, 1904
Bellvue avenue, Muskegon Heights, is said to be dying, while Hugo R. HEDQUIST,
26 years old, 521 Peck street, although
not so seriously burned, is in a critical condition. Benford WYSONG, of Germantown, Ind., who was
also enroute to Florida with his sister
and her husband, was also burned to death.
Mr. PARKS and Mr. HEDQUIST left Muskegon a week ago today in an
automobile. They were driving to
Florida, the start of an 18 months trip. They expected later to make a trip to the Pacific coast.
They were driving slowly, enjoying the
country and spending their nights at hotels along the route. They arrived at Shelbyville Saturday
evening. The Boone hotel is a small building. Fire broke
out early Sunday morning and quickly enveloped the building. The guests were
forced to flee in their night clothes. The two Muskegon Heights men
were caught in the flames. From the hotel the fire spread to the adjoining building occupied by the Shelbyville Gazette.
That too, was destroyed. Mr. PARKS
resided with his brother at the Bellvue avenue
address. The family received a telegram yesterday morning saying that
Mr. PARKS was in critical condition. Another telegram last night said Mr. PARKS was sinking rapidly. Mr. HEDQUIST resided with his brother-in-law,
Emil N. NELSON, 521 Peck Street.
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Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, 6 Jan 1925
Rowland
Dexter PARKE died Sunday at Shelbyville, Tenn., as the result of burns received
when a hotel, in which he was stopping while
en route to Florida, was destroyed by fire. He was 21 years old and
lived with his mother Mrs. Anna URIE, 1904 Bellview avenue. Just previous to making this trip, he was a student
at the Ferris Institute, Big Rapids. Mr.
PARKE is survived by his mother, a brother, Darrell F. HARPSTER, of Chicago, two sisters, Miss
Beatrice HARPSTER, of Los Angeles, and Miss Evelyn URIE, of Muskegon Heights,
and his fiancée, Miss Gertrude LUDWIG,
of Muskegon Heights. Funeral
announcement has not been made.
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PARKER,
Hiram
Article
E Pluribus Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
PARKER, PERRI ANN
MRS. (ALLAN)
OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan,
23 March 2008, Page 6-B
Parker, Mrs. Perri Ann, (Wife of
Thomas), Whitehall, MI. Mrs. Perri Ann
Parker, age 48, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008. She was born January 2, 1960 in Torrance,
California to parents of Irish, Italian and Mexican Descent. Later, she lived near San Francisco, for a
time on a Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota, then back to California. Through a mutual friend, she met Tom Parker
and they were married June 7, 1996 in California. She loved being a mother, cooking for her
family, and working in her gardens. Her
last employment was with Reeths Puffer Schools and she attended Fruitland
Covenant Church. Lung cancer finally
took her life after a determined and graceful struggle. She is survived by her husband Thomas F.
Parker; their children Naomi F. Parker and Lilah M. Parker; her mother
Francesca Warner of N.D.; one brother, Mark Allan of CA; and one sister,
Shannon Mader of CA. She was preceded in
death by her father, David Burns Allan.
A memorial service was held Friday, March 21, 2008 at 4:00 PM at
Fruitland Covenant Church (4283 Weber Rd.) with Pastor Brian Kyle officiating. Memorial Contributions in honor of Perri may
be given to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. (www.livestrong.org/donate). Arrangements by, The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema
Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Ave., 231-726-5210
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PARMENTOR, George
Arthur
PARMER, HERBERT D. MR.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 4 July
2004, Page B-5
Mr. Herbert D. Parmer, Montague. Mr. Herbert D. Parmer, age 80, of Montague,
passed away Thursday, July 1, 2004, in Muskegon. He was born April 13, 1924 near Stony Lake in
Oceana County to Hobart and Fern (Morse) Parmer. He was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Roscoe Morse. Mr. Parmer lived in
Muskegon and Shelby. He served with the
Air Force during World War II. He
married Leah Near on June 10, 1945. They
lived in Shelby before moving to Montague 50 years ago. Mr. Parmer was employed by Anaconda Wire
before his retirement. He is survived by
his wife, Leah; his daughter Evone (Ray) VanSlyke of Montague; grandchildren,
Richard Parmer, Robert (Melissa) VanSlyke; Jason (Jessica) VanSlyke and Kim
Parmer and his great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Abigail Parmer. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy
Parmer. Private family services were
held with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Montague. Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home,
Shelby.
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PARRISH,
Carl W. Jr.
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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PARRISH,
GEORGE W. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 31 December 2000, Page 4D
PARRISH, MR.
GEORGE W., Fremont. Mr. George W.
Parrish, age 87, passed away on Saturday morning, December 30, 2000 at his
home. He was born December 9, 1913 in
Lake County, MI to Charles & Grace (Batchelder) Parrish. On May 30, 1936 he married the former Mamie
Reed. He had been employed by Kaydon
Corporation for 25 years, retiring in 1975.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie Parrish; children: George (Corky)
Parrish of N. Muskegon, Chuck (Linda) Parrish of Twin Lake, Sis Parrish (&
Jon) of Baldwin, Arthur (Lorraine) Parrish of Ann Arbor, Rose “Posie” (Al)
Friend of Grant, Ken (Christine) Parrish of Grant; 15 grandchildren & 28
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by 3 brothers & 1 sister.
Cremation has taken place and a time of visiting with the family will be
at the Kroeze Funeral Home in Fremont from 2-4 P.M. on Tuesday, January 2,
2001. A Final Prayer will be said by
Rev. John Moser at 4 P.M. on Tuesday.
Suggested Memorial: The Fremont Area Foundation for Hospice of Newaygo
County. Kroeze Funeral Home, Inc., 637
E. Main-Fremont, (231) 924-2130 or (888) 544-5388
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PARRISH,
MAMIE DEE MRS. (REED)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 19 November 2003, Page 3B
PARRISH,
MRS. MAMIE DEE, Fremont. Mrs. Mamie Dee
Parrish, age 90, passed away on Monday evening, November 17, 2003 at her
home. She was born June 19, 1913 in
Fairfield, Iowa to Robert W. & Nora A. (Tait) Reed. She enjoyed being in a Senior Citizen Card
Group in Fremont. On May 30, 1936 she
married George W. Parrish and he preceded her in death on December 30,
2000. She was also preceded in death by
her brothers & sisters: Milford, Bessie, John, Cora, Geraldine, &
Aubrey. Survivors include her children:
George (Corky) Parrish of Muskegon, Chuck (Linda) Parrish of Twin Lake, Sis
Parrish (& Jon Schwartzenberg) of Baldwin, Arthur (Lorraine) Parrish of
Muskegon, Rose “Posie” (Al) Friend of Grant, Ken (Christine) Parrish of Grant;
15 grandchildren & 35 great grandchildren; 1 brother: Raymond George (Bonnie)
Reed of Dallas, TX. Cremation has taken
place and a time of visiting with the family will be at the Kroeze Funeral Home
from 1-3 PM on Friday, November 21, 2003.
Some closing thoughts will be given by her son George Parrish at 3 PM on
Friday, followed by a luncheon at First Reformed Church in Fremont. Suggested Memorial: Hospice of Michigan,
Newaygo County. www.mlive.com/obits, Kroeze Funeral Home,
Inc., 637 E Main - Fremont
(231)
924-2130 or (888) 544-5388
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PARSONS, Joseph
H.
PASCOE, Evelyn V.
(Mrs.) Burns
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 1 July 1987
Page 6C
PASCOE, MRS.
EVELYN V. 2463 STERNBERG ROAD, MUSKEGON
Mrs. Evelyn V. Pascoe, age 79, died Tuesday evening at a local
hospital. The former Evelyn V. Burns was
born November 13, 1907 in Muskegon and lived here all her life. She was married to Edward T. Pascoe in
Muskegon in August, 1937 who preceded her in death in 1972. She formerly sold Avon Products. Survivors include 2 sons William R. &
wife Joyce of Muskegon, and Thomas E. & wife Katherine of Minnesota, 2
daughters: Judy Pasco & Linda Pasco
both of Muskegon, a step-sister Lucille Anderson of Arizona and 6
grandchildren. The FUNERAL SERVICE for
Mrs. Pascoe will be held at the Lee Funeral Home Thursday at 1:00 P.M. She will be laid to rest in Mona View
Cemetery. VISITATION will be this
evening 7-9 P.M. Memorials: Michigan Cancer Society or American Heart
Association of Michigan.
--Lee (733-2152)
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PASMA,
(Mrs. Peter)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, May 15, 1911, page 5:5
Mrs. Peter
Pasma Mrs. Peter Pasma, of Holland,
Mich. and until a year ago, a resident
for many years of Muskegon, died at 8 o’clock Saturday evening at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Vanderlist,
at Holland, Mich. She was 77 years
old. Mrs. Pasma was born in the Netherlands and came to
America about 42 years ago with her husband
and family, Four years ago Mr.
Pasma died, and for the past year Mrs. Pasma has lived in Holland.
She leaves three children, Peter Pasma, 32 John street, Muskegon; and
Mrs. John DeKoning, and Mrs. Paul
Vanderlist, both of Holland, Mich. The
body will be taken to Muskegon, reaching
here at 4 o’clock this afternoon. The funeral
will be held at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow
afternoon at the residence of Peter Pasma, 32 John street. The
Rev. B.H. Elnink, pastor of the First Christian Reformed church will
conduct the services. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
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PASSENIER,
Baby Girl
Born and
died February 26, 1926 (twin to Bud)
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Zerns
PASSENIER,
George Albert
Born
September 7, 1917 – Died November 12, 1994
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Zerns
PASSENIER,
Helen Barbara
Born October
25, 1920 – Died August 9, 1984
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Zerns
PASTOOR,
WILLIAM MR.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 25 February 1889, Page 7
Died. PASTOOR.—Yesterday
morning, of dropsy, William Pastoor, aged 34 years. Deceased leaves a wife and seven young
children. Funeral at two o’clock
tomorrow from the Terrace street Holland church.
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PATERSON, Adam
PATTERSON,
Ethel M. (Miss)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, April 23, 1907, page 7 BROTHERS
PALLBEARERS AT THE FUNERAL OF MISS PATTERSON The body of Miss Ethel M. Patterson, who died Sunday night after a
heroic struggle with quick consumption, was
taken to Ravenna, where the funeral was held yesterday afternoon. The latter took place at the residence of a sister, Mrs. Fred
Plumhoff. Rev. W. M. Todd, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church at
Ravenna conducted the service. The hymns
were sung by Mrs. Haas of Ravenna. The pallbearers were all relatives of Miss
Patterson. They were four brothers, William Patterson,
Charles Patterson, Gut Patterson, and Arza
Patterson, the brother-in-law, Fred Plumhoff, and a cousin, Clarence
Patterson. A funeral party of ten relatives went from
Muskegon to attend the service.
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PATTERSON,
Jerome L.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, December 7, 1942
J.L.
Patterson, Father of Heights Printer, Expires
Jerome L. Patterson, Sr., 54 years old, 494 West Clay avenue, Muskegon,
father of Marvin R. Patterson, co-owner of the Patterson Press, and an employee at the Muskegon
Heights Norge plant, died Saturday night at home after a short illness. A resident of Muskegon for 18 years he was
born in Pecatonica, Ill. on Feb. 2,
188. He married Myrtle Brooks in Chicago
on June 9, 1909 and came to Muskegon in 1924 from Ludington. For the past nine years he had been employed
in the filing department at Norge. He was a member of Masonic lodge of Ludington
and was a member of the Temple Methodist church of Muskegon Heights. He is survived by his widow, three sons,
Jerome, Jr. attending Army
administrative school at Grinnell, Iowa; Ralph L., Fruitport township, Marvin
R., Muskegon Heights; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Grossman, Fort Wayne, Ind.;
one brother, John, Chicago; two sisters,
Mrs. Lester McKoy and Mary, both of Chicago and three grandchildren.
PATTERSON –
Services for Mr. Jerome Patterson, 494 W. Clay Ave., Muskegon will be held from
the Lee Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Maurice D. McKean officiating.
He will be laid to rest in Mona View.
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Cemetery
Cemetery
record: Mona View Cemetery, Muskegon
Heights
Burial
8-December-1942, grave 93-A-6
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Bill Moore
PATTERSON,
John
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Wedenesday January 19, 1916 page 9
The funeral
of John Patterson will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Balbirnie chapel. The Rev. E. G. Lewis, pastor of the Central
M.E. church will officiate and interment
will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Bill Hill
PATTERSON,
(Mrs. Ralph L.) PEARL M. (Nyquist)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, August 1, 1977, Page 24:5
PATTERSON,
MRS. PEARL M. 2689 Hts. Ravenna Rd Muskegon, Michigan Mrs. Pearl W. Patterson, age 67, passed away
Saturday afternoon at her residence after a long illness. She was born June 18, 1910 in Muskegon and had lived here all
her life. The former Pearl W. Nyquist
married Ralph L. Patterson in Muskegon Hts., September 21, 1934. She attended Cloverville Bible Church and
was formerly active in the 4H Club. Mrs. Patterson is survived by her husband,
Ralph L. Patterson; a son, Norman L., Grand Rapids, MI. 1 daughter, Mrs. Gerald
(Joyce) Schuur of Youngstown, N.Y., her
step-mother, Mrs. Estelle Nyquist of Muskegon, 2 brothers, Alfred
Nyquist, Whitehall and Harvey Nyquist of Spring Lake; a step-sister, Esther
Morrison of Muskegon; and also 5 grandchildren.
The funeral service for Mrs.
Patterson will be held at the Lee Funeral Home, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Rev.
William Hoffman officiating. She will be
laid to rest at the Mona View Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Lee
Funeral Home. –Lee
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PATTY, LeAnn ?
(see LeAnn Seig)
Article
Neighboring
News Wolf Lake Muskegon Chronicle, Thursday, September 18,
1941
Mrs.
Gilbert Conroy gave a party at her home Friday evening in honor of her daughter
Barbara’s birthday anniversary. Guests
were: Beverly Reddin, Arnold Sugarbaker,
LeAnn Patty and Peggy Seig. Robert
Young, Betty Korstange, Robert and Jean Roy, Robert Vickery, Ray Ralston,
Beverly Vanbracklin, Bernard Conroy,and the honor guests. Games were played and prizes given. Table decorations were pink and yellow. Mrs. Robert Reddin assisted Mrs. Conroy with
the luncheon.
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PAUL, Mrs. Irwin
Article
Summer
Visitors Muskegon Chronicle, Tuesday,
August 2, 1921, page 5
The
Misses Bernice and Helen Daniels of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are guests of their
aunt, Mrs. Irwin Paul, Norton Township and other relatives.
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PAWLOWSKI,
JOHN MR.
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 13 May 2007, Page 7-B
Mr. John
Pawlowski, Montague. Mr. John
Pawlowski, of Montague, and recently a resident of Grand Rapids Home for
Veterans. died May 3, 2007, at the age of 88.
He was one of 11 children born to Anna (Poliwoda) and Leo Pawlowski on
December 19, 1918, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
The family moved to Muskegon in the early 1920s, and he graduated from
St. Mary’s High School in 1938. he
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
On January 3, 1945, while in the service, he met and married his wife of
52 years, Marne’ Spendlove Pawlowski.
She preceded him in death, July 8, 1997.
He retired from Hooker Chemical Co. in 1979. Both John and his wife co-owned and operated
Pawlowski Greenhouse in Montague for many years. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church,
white Lake VFW Post #3256, Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, and White
Lake F.O.E. #3214. FAMILY: 1 daughter,
Patricia (Larry) Botbyl, of Montague; 2 sons, Larry (Sandy) Pawlowski of Twin
Lake and Ray (Terri) Pawlowski of Muskegon; 7 grandchildren, Bruce, Brian, Amy,
Tammy, Jodi, Scott and Mindy; 3 step-grandchildren, Tifanee, Troy and Trent; 1
great-grandchild, Caleb; 4 step-great-grandchildren, Amber, Stephanie, Rileigh
and Sydney; 2 sisters, Agnes Waterman of Kansas City, MO; and Mary Azzarello of
Muskegon; many nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters, Rosalie,
Stanley, Joseph, Frances, Ben, Sam, Theresa Rybik and sister Mary Rosalie
RSM. FUNERAL LITURGY: Was Tuesday, May
8, 2007, at 1 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas A.
Schiller presiding. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites
were conducted at the cemetery by white Lake VFW Post #3256 and Algot Johnson
American Legion Post #69. DONATIONS:
Muscular Dystrophy Assn., 161 Ottawa St., NW, Suite 305-B, Grand Rapids, 49503
or American Heart Association, Midwest Memorial Program, Dept. 77-3968,
Chicago, IL 60678-3968. CLOCK - White
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PAYNE, CHARLES T. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 28 December 1973, Page 20
PAYNE, MR.
CHARLES T., Whitehall Road, Whitehall.
Mr. Charles T. Payne, 78 years, entered into rest Thursday morning in
Hackley Hospital, following a brief illness.
The Funeral Rites for Mr. Payne will be Saturday afternoon, 2 o’clock,
in the Memorial Chapel of the Achterhoff Mortuary with the Rev. Mr. Richard L.
Matson, Pastor, Whitehall Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Payne will be laid to rest in Fruitland
Township Cemetery. Friends may meet the
family 7 to 9 this evening in the Mortuary where Mr. Payne will repose after 7
P.M. today. Born February 23, 1895 in
Wexford Co., Michigan, Mr. Payne had been a Muskegon area resident for the past
39 years, coming here from Grand Rapids, Michigan. On November 27, 1919, he and the former Mae
K. Johnson were united in marriage in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Payne had been an Insurance Broker for
many years, doing business as the Payne Agency, following which he became a
Building Contractor. He served in WW I
and was a Past Commander Purple Heart – D.A.V. Post No. 11, of which he was a
life member, and was a member of Veterans of WW I Barracks No. 630. He was a member of Grand Ancient Scottish
Rite DeWitt Clinton Consistory. Mr.
Payne is survived by his wife, Mae K., at home, 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald E.
(Clara Joyce) Johnson of Muskegon and Mrs. Phyllis A. Larsen of North Muskegon,
3 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
—Achterhoff
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PAYNE, D.N. (Daniel Nehemiah)
Obituary
DEATH
OF D.N. PAYNE Came here in 1860 Seven children survive him R. R. PAYNE, of 17 Irwin Street, was notified Saturday evening
that his father, D. N. PAYNE, had died at the home of Chauncey PAYNE, another son, who lives in
Kent City. He was one of Muskegon’s
pioneers, was 78 years old when he died,
and had long resided on Walton Street, near the NIMS School. There survive him seven children, Chauncey PAYNE, of Kent
City, with whom Mr. PAYNE made his home; Ernest
PAYNE, also of Kent City; James PAYNE of Fruitport Township; Rolla R.
PAYNE, Mrs. Eliza CRUTHERS, Mrs. William
T. BUCK, and Mrs. William KOTTLEMAN, of this city. Coming to
Muskegon in 1860 from St. Lawrence County, N.Y. He became a contracting carpenter some
years later adding the sinking of wills
to his business. He had thirteen
children in all, of whom but seven
survive. Mrs. Payne died here 18
years ago. The funeral will take place
tomorrow at 10 a.m. from the residence
of R. R. PAYNE, 17 Irwin Street, and Rev. C. S. Lester will conduct the
services. The burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Source:
Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Monday April 3, 1899, Page 7, Col. 2
Note: D.N. Payne was Daniel Nehemiah Payne
Submitted
by Marian Buck Sargent
PAYNE,
Juanita Doris
Birth Notice
Muskegon
Chronicle, February 23, 1920
To Mr. &
Mrs. Edward Payne, February 14, a daughter, Juanita Doris
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PAYNE, MAE K. MRS. (JOHNSON)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 29 May 1991, Page 5C
PAYNE, MRS.
MAE K., Muskegon. Mrs. Mae K. Payne, age
92, passed away Monday morning, May 27, 1991 at Brookhaven Medical Care
Facility. The former Mae K. Johnson was
born July 9, 1898, in Mecosta County, MI.
On November 27, 1919, in Detroit, MI, she married Charles T. Payne,
whose death occurred December 27, 1973.
For many years she owned and operated a store near Whitehall known as
the “Box”. Mrs. Payne was also a member
of DAV and DFW; also the Phoenix Chapter of Eastern Star. Her SURVIVORS include 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald
E. (Joyce) Johnson and Ms. Phyllis A. Larsen, both of Muskegon; 3 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren. A grandson
preceded her in death. There will be no
Service or Calling Hours. Suggested
Memorials: American Diabetes Association.
—Achterhoff 1751-65 Peck St. 722-6717
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PAYNE,
Rolla R.
Article
FOR SHERIFF,
R. R. PAYNE The Republican Candidate for
that Office His Administration Has Been a Conspicuous Success Noted Captures of the Past Two Years Long Chases After Muskegon County
Criminals – Mr. Payne’s Career – Rose by
His Own Efforts – Has Lived Here Whole Life No more deserved compliment to a most efficient officer can be paid than the
re-election by the people of Muskegon County of
Rolla R. PAYNE, their present sheriff.
The esteem in which he is held by those who have been closely identified with the work of
preserving the public peace is evidenced by
the expressed opinion of a well known Democratic party in this county
could do would be to endorse the
Republican candidate for sheriff and move to make it unanimous. Has Been an Efficient Officer Mr. PAYNE is just completing his first term
as sheriff after an exceptionally
successful administration. He was
inducted into the work of thief catching
early in his career as sheriff. When he
came into office January 1, 1900, the
city was being terrorized by a gang of porch climbers, house-breakers
and petty thieves. The new sheriff at
once began a campaign against these people.
About January 18 the first arrest
was made and inside of two or three days a gang of seven had been rounded up. Of
these, six are now doing time. The other
man was acquitted by a jury though his
pal pleaded guilty, turned states evidence and was given 4 ½ years on his own
confession. The landing of a man and a
woman in jail after they had burglarized
James. E. BALKEMA’S store at
North Muskegon was Mr. PAYNE’S individual effort. He
went to work on this case after two other officers had given it up, and
the evidence he collected landed both
offenders in state’s prison, where they are now serving sentences for the crime. It can be safely said that of all the
warrants that have been placed in the
hands of Sheriff PAYNE for service in the past two years, those that
have not been served on the parties
charged in the warrants can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
In two or three cases the offense charged was so small that it would not
pay to go into a distant state after
them, and spend the officer’s time and people’s money. Where it has been necessary and advisable to
go long distances after men, Sheriff
PAYNE has not hesitated. Peter
LECLAIR, now doing time for statutory larceny was captured at Newport, Tennessee after a chase
of 1,800 miles. A man named SMITH
was captured in Ocean Springs,
Mississippi, and is now serving sentence.
A man for whom a warrant had been
issued 18 months before Sheriff Payne came into office was recently apprehended by the present sheriff and is now
paying the penalty for his crime.
The annals of Mr. PAYNE’S regime
contain many incidents of corresponding interest. Has
Lived Here Many Years Mr. Payne
was born August 10, 1857 in St. Lawrence County, New York.
In 1860 his family moved to this city and Muskegon or its immediate
vicinity has ever since been his
home. His father, Daniel N. PAYNE,
continued a resident of this city until
his death four years ago. Young Rolla
PAYNE worked here summers and in the
winter attended school near Coopersville, where he earned his board, clothes
and schooling working on a farm. For 15 years he was a shingle sawyer and
filer in this city working for P.B. PECK
and others. He finally became foreman of
the Michigan Shingle & Lumber Co.
the principal partners in which were H.P. NEWTON and C.C. BILLINGHURST.
In the employ of W.J. PERKINS & Company, builders of mill machinery at Grand Rapids, Mr. PAYNE learned his trade as a
machinist. Later he was with the Muskegon Chemical Engine Company six
years and three years foreman of its erecting
department. For five years he was in the
employ of the Shaw Electric Crane
Company. From the shops of the
Pere Marquette Railroad he was called to the office of sheriff.
He had been in the Pere Marquette shops 2 ½ years. Re-nominated Without Opposition
It was in the fall of 1900 Mr. PAYNE was nominated for sheriff on
the Republican county ticket after a
spirited contest for the nomination. In
November he was elected by a majority
which lacked but a few votes of an even thousand. This year
he was re-nominated without opposition and he will be re-elected in
almost the same way. Mr. PAYNE is an excellent example of the
American who has risen by his own
efforts and experienced all the hard knocks that that kind of a life
means. He has even won the respect of
those employed about him and it was his companions of the bench and the machine room who rallied to his
support two years ago and stood by him so
loyally throughout the contest for the Republican nomination for
sheriff. A man of the people, he has retained the people’s respect
in this important office and needs no
stronger commendation than that the everyday people of this county stand
ready to give him whenever his name is
mentioned as a candidate for office and as a man.
Source:
Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Saturday, September 27, 1902
Submitted by Marian Buck Sargent
PAYNE,
Rolla R. Jr.
Marriage
JUNE STILL
BUSY MORE NUPTIAL KNOTS TIED Miss Estella Roach Bride of Son of Ex-Sheriff Payne With only the immediate families of the bride
and bridegroom present, the marriage of
Miss Estella ROACH to Mr. Rolla R. PAYNE, Jr., took place quietly at 11 o’clock this morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Friend T.
DYE at the First Baptist parsonage. The bride was prettily attired in a light
green crepe de chine over green silk and
she carried white roses. Her sister,
Miss Lillian ROACH, was bridesmaid.
George PAYNE acted as best man.
Mrs. PAYNE has been in the employ of W.D. Hardy & Company. Mr. PAYNE is a son of ex-sheriff PAYNE. He is with his father in the Palm grocery store.
Source:
Muskegon Daily Chronicle, Monday, June 26, 1905
Submitted
by Marian Buck Sargent
PAYTON,
Charles L.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Tuesday, July 29, 1952, page 2
Charles
Payton Dies Here at 81 Charles L.
Payton, 81 years old, 3752 Dalson road, Twin Lake, died yesterday at the
Muskegon County Convalescent Hospital after
a five months’ illness. He was a
resident of the county for 36 years.
Born March 1, 1871, at Antegan,
Md., Mr. Payton moved first to Chicago, and then to Muskegon County, coming
here in 1916. He was employed as a painter in Chicago and since his residence in
this county worked as a farm laborer. A
member of the Dalton Baptist Church, he lived
for several years with Mr. and Mrs. lee South, Twin Lake.
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PEAKE,
LIZBETH “LISSIE” ANNE MRS. (BERGHUIS)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 28 April 2003, Page 3B
PEAKE
(BERGHUIS), MS. LIZBETH ANNE “LISSIE”, Muskegon. Ms. Lizbeth Anne “Lissie” (Berghuis) Peake,
age 42, died unexpectedly on her birthday, early Friday morning, at her
home. She was born April 25, 1961 in
Muskegon to Laurin & Lois (Potter) Berghuis and had been a life long
resident of the Muskegon area. “Lissie”
was a licensed cosmetologist and most recently had been employed at Meijer’s in
Grand Haven. She loved children, animals
and was very artistic. SURVIVORS include
3 children, Dustin & Haley Schaner and Elaina Peake; her parents, Laurin
and Lois Berghuis; 1 sister, Lynn (Robert) Huettner; 3 nieces, Katie, Lauren
and Megan Huettner and her former husbands and fathers of her children, Roger Schaner
and Gregory Peake, all of Muskegon.
SERVICES will be 11 AM Wednesday at Laketon Bethel Reformed Church (1568
W. Giles Rd.) with the Rev. Sherwin Brantsen officiating. VISITATION with “Lissie’s” family will be
6-8PM Tuesday at Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue,
231-726-5210. Those desiring an
expression of sympathy are asked to consider the “Noah Projext” Care Center,
5205 Airline Hwy., Muskegon, MI 49444.
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PEARSON,
Alfred
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, 21 August 1952, page 1
Headlines: Victims of
Accidents (Pictures of two boys) Lawrence Harken
-Alfred Pearson Two Boys,
13, Die in County Mishaps Two
13-year-old boys lost their lives in
outdoor accidents in Muskegon County yesterday afternoon. Lawrence Edward Harken, son of Mr. And Mrs. William Harken,
of 1831 Franklim street, Muskegon
Township, was killed when a rifle he had been carrying accidently
discharged as he stumbled and fell. Alfred Pearson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Pearson of 5887 White road, Wolf
Lake, drowned when he toppled from a boat from which he had been fishing in the North Bay at Wolf Lake. The Harken tragedy involved a .22 caliber
rifle which had been dismantled three
months ago and since had been in imperfect working condition. Lawrence ans his
cousin, Ronald Maschke, 12 years old, of Chicago, had been walking along Muskegon Lake at the rear of
the Stewart Hartshorn Company plant. At
about 3:30 p.m. Lawrence stumbled and fell and the rifle accidentally
went off, the bullet striking him in the
face. RONALD had taken a bow and arrow
to the lake while Lawrence carried the
rifle. Ronald was slightly behind his cousin and frequently Lawrence would look over his right shoulder
to make certain Ronald was all right. As he
did that the last time, Lawrence stumbled. When he failed to rise,
Ronald rushed over and saw blood
streaming from his cousin’s face. He tried to stem the flow with a handkerchief, but it was impossible to stop
it. When his efforts to stop the blood
failed, Ronald ran to the factory. There
he met Earl D. Carpenter, a foreman, and Ray Herder, a toolmaker. Police and an ambulance were
summoned and the two men went with Ronald
to the place were Lawrence fell.
By the time Lt. Arthur Zillah of the Muskegon police department arrived, Lawrence was dead. THE TRIGGER mechanism of the rifle had been removed and the pin which holds the
barrel to the stock was lost. It was fired by
holding the barrel in the hands, pulling back on the firing pin and then
releasing it to strike the bullet.
Lawrence decided to take the stock along yesterday, pointing out the rifle did not shoot accurately without it. The two boys were in a marshy, isolated
spot, seldom visited by fishermen who
frequent that area. To reach the boy, it was necessary for volunteers to wear boots borrowed from
the Muskegon Fire Department. LAWRENCE
was born in Muskegon Dec. 1, 1938. He would have entered 9th grade
at Muskegon Central Junior High School
next month. He was a member of Olivet
Evangelical Sunday School.
Surviving are his parents; a brother, Richard; A sister, Barbara; his grandfather, Edward Harken of
Muskegon. He was a nephew of Charles
Harken, veteran member of the sheriff’s department. FALLING from a rowboat from which he was fishing, Alfred Paerson, Jr.,
drowned in North Bay of Wolf Lake at about
2:15 p.m. The body was recovered about 3:40 p.m. through dragging
operations. Yesterday’s was the second
drowning tragedy at Wolf Lake in less then two weeks. On Aug. 12 Francis Hill, 17 years old of Rapid
City, drowned near the Wolf Lake
Amusement Park while swimming.
Alfred, who would have been 13 years old next Tuesday, was fishing from the bow of a boat
rowed by William Stoops, 13 years old, of
1123 Bolen road. About 75 feet off shore Alfred suddenly fell forward
into the water. “I was dropping the anchor when he fell” the
Stoops boy said. “I grabbed for him, but
missed, I stuck out an oar which he grabbed but he could not hold on. I
think he had a cramp.” Neither boy could
swim. JOHN CARPENTER, 13, of 576 Amity
avenue, Muskegon, who was alone in a
boat nearby, rowed to shore and phoned the Egleston Fire Department. Tony and Rosemarie Paulik, of
Wolf Lake, took the Carpenter boat, and,
fully dressed, dove several times in an effort to rescue the Pearson
boy. Tony is 15, his sister, 13. John Flickema, Egleston fire chief, also dove
several; times. Dragging operations were carried on by Egelston and
Norton firemen, sheriff’s department men,
Muskegon and North Muskegon police and volunteers. The Coast Guard
loaned drags. The body was located at
about the spot where the accident occurred. Water is about 10 feet deep, but the bottom is weedy and muck.
THE DROWNED boy’s father was called from
hos work at the Muskegon Aluminum Foundry and took part in the search. He
had returned to work only 2 days ago
after a long illness. The distraught mother was cared for at the nearby home of Mr. And Mrs. Kenneth
Erickson. The tragedy attracted
many people including youngsters at the
county 4-H exposition a half mile away.
The Pearsons had moved from
Muskegon to Wolf Lake only a month ago. Alfred junior was the oldest of four children. Alfred was born in Muskegon, Aug. 26, 1939,
and had been a resident of Western Michigan
all his life. He had completed 7th grade at the Dangl School and
was a member of the Church of Latter Day
Saints. A former Boy Scout, he had rejoined that organization just a week ago. Surviving besides his parents are two
brothers, Robert and Edwin, and a
sister, Karen, all at home; his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Alvin Pearson and Carl West, all of Muskegon, and a
great-grandfather, August Erkman of Escanaba.
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PEARSON, OSCAR J. MR.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 30 May
2004, Page 5-B
Mr. Oscar J. Pearson, Whitehall. Mr. Pearson, age 72, died May 25, 2004. Born February 17, 1932, in Whitehall, to
Oscar and Helen (Stahl) Pearson, he had lived in the White Lake area all his
life. On June 1, 1958, in Whitehall, he
married the former Mildred Bell and had been a quality control manager at
Wolverine World Wide, retiring in 1989.
Mr. Pearson was a member of White Lake Congregational UCC, and proudly
served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sally
Amrein. FAMILY: His wife, Millie; 3 sons, Timothy L. Pearson
(Sherri Scott), Terry (Rhonda) Pearson, Oscar K. Pearson (Kelli Conroy); 2
grandchildren, Kyle Pearson and Danielle Pearson; a brother, Carl (Betty)
Pearson; many nieces and nephews; special friend, Bubba, the cat. SERVICE:
Was held Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 11:00 AM, from Clock
Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel officiating. Interment was made in Oakhurst
Cemetery-Whitehall. Military Graveside
Rites were conducted at the cemetery by the Muskegon County Veteran Council. MEMORIALS:
American Cancer Society, 1383 E. Laketon Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 or
Humane Society-Animal Rescue, Box 93, Muskegon, MI 49443-0093. CLOCK - White Lake
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PEARSON,
RANDY T. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 28 March 2004, Page 5-B
Mr. Randy T.
Pearson, Kalamazoo, (formerly of Whitehall & Montague). Mr. Pearson,
age 16, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Whitehall and Montague, died March 19,
2004. Born October 30, 1987, in
Plainwell to Thomas and Nancy (Jolly) Pearson, he had lived in the White Lake
area for a number of years, recently moving to Kalamazoo. FAMILY:
His parents, Thomas Pearson, Nancy Forbes and Hal Forbes; 2 brothers,
Harold Forbes and Thomas Pearson Jr.; 2 sisters, Savannah Pearson and Amber
Forbes; grandparents, Joe & Betty Pearson of Kalamazoo, Johannah Jolly of
Ludington and Leslie & Mary Forbes of Montague; a nephew, Kyler James
Joseph Welch; a niece, Trinity Jo Metzar; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and
many close friends. MEMORIAL
SERVICE: Was held Tuesday, March 23,
2004 at 1:00 PM from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel
officiating. DONATIONS: Family Expense Fund. CLOCK - White Lake
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PECK,
Joseph
Article
PECK,
William
Pekarik, Joseph (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan
Sunday September 16, 2001 page 7D
Denver, CO formerly of White Cloud - Joseph
Pekarik, age 88, passed away August 24, 2001.
Visitation: Monday, 6-8pm. Rosary Services: Monday, 7pm.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, 11am at St
Joseph Catholic Church in White Cloud
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PELON, Joseph
PENNOYER, Henry
Article
E Pluribus Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
Article
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PEPERA,
JENNIE MAE MRS.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 15 September 1986, Page 2B
JENNIE MAE
PEPERA, 77, of 1890 Apple died Sunday at a local nursing home. She was the widow of Paul Pepera. Arrangements by Sytsema.
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PEPLY,
Steven J.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, March
19, 1946, page 2
Sgt. Steve
Peply, Brother William Die 9 Hours Apart
Sgt. Steve J. Peply, 55 years old,
628 Eighth street, Muskegon Heights, a member of the Muskegon Heights
police department for about 22 years,
and his brother, William J., 54 years old, 624 Riordan street, Muskegon Heights, both died at their
homes during the night. Only 15
months difference in their ages, the
brothers died nine hours apart, William at 7 p.m. and Steven, about 4 a.m.
The younger brother had been an invalid for years, but Sergeant Peply
was at work until two weeks ago when he
was advised to rest. His wife found him
dead of a heart attack at 4 a.m., and
had spoken to him about a half hour previously.
During the afternoon he was on
the street a short time. The brothers
were both born in Cleveland, Ohio. Steve on Dec. 12, 1890 and William on March
8, 1892, and came to Muskegon Heights in
1890 with their parents. Their name was
formerly Pipoly, and some of the family
still use this form. Steve was promoted
to sergeant about six years ago in the
Muskegon Heights police department, and through many years there was
widely acquainted. He was a member of the Muskegon Heights
Baptist church and of Spirit No. 46 of
the Metropolitan club. He was married to
Ethel Poland in Muskegon on June 5,
1937. William, who made his home
with a brother, Frank, at 624 Riordan street, was employed for many years at the former
Standard Malleable Iron works as a coremaker
and retired in 1926 because of failing health. Surviving Sgt. Peply are the widow, a
son, Donald, at home; a daughter, Mrs. W.
H. McCormack, Muskegon Heights, and a
stepdaughter, Caroline Peply at home, and one grandchild. Survivors of the two also include two brothers, John of North Muskegon
and Frank of Muskegon Heights, and one
sister, Mrs. Julia Stuhan of Ravenna.
Services are being planned for Friday.
The flag at the city hall was
placed at half-mast today.
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PEPLY,
William J.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, March
19, 1946, page 2
Sgt. Steve
Peply, Brother William Die 9 Hours Apart
Sgt. Steve J. Peply, 55 years old,
628 Eighth street, Muskegon Heights, a member of the Muskegon Heights
police department for about 22 years,
and his brother, William J., 54 years old, 624 Riordan street, Muskegon Heights, both died at their
homes during the night. Only 15
months difference in their ages, the
brothers died nine hours apart, William at 7 p.m. and Steven, about 4 a.m.
The younger brother had been an invalid for years, but Sergeant Peply
was at work until two weeks ago when he
was advised to rest. His wife found him
dead of a heart attack at 4 a.m., and
had spoken to him about a half hour previously.
During the afternoon he was on
the street a short time. The brothers
were both born in Cleveland, Ohio. Steve on Dec. 12, 1890 and William on March
8, 1892, and came to Muskegon Heights in
1890 with their parents. Their name was
formerly Pipoly, and some of the family
still use this form. Steve was promoted
to sergeant about six years ago in the
Muskegon Heights police department, and through many years there was
widely acquainted. He was a member of the Muskegon Heights
Baptist church and of Spirit No. 46 of
the Metropolitan club. He was married to
Ethel Poland in Muskegon on June 5,
1937. William, who made his home
with a brother, Frank, at 624 Riordan street, was employed for many years at the former
Standard Malleable Iron works as a coremaker
and retired in 1926 because of failing health. Surviving Sgt. Peply are the widow, a
son, Donald, at home; a daughter, Mrs.
W. H. McCormack, Muskegon Heights, and a
stepdaughter, Caroline Peply at home, and one grandchild. Survivors of the two also include two brothers, John of North Muskegon
and Frank of Muskegon Heights, and one
sister, Mrs. Julia Stuhan of Ravenna.
Services are being planned for Friday.
The flag at the city hall was
placed at half-mast today.
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Bill Moore
PEPPLER, Mrs. Julius
Obituary
May
31, 1921 – Mrs. Julius Peppler aged 85 years died at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday
morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jacob Oosting, 178 Pine street. She was born in Germany July 28, 1835, and
came to America in 1862, residing in Muskegon for 53 years. Mr. Peppler died fourteen years ago and since
that time Mrs. Peppler has made her home with her daughter Mrs. Oosting. Mrs. Peppler is survived by three children;
Mrs. J. Oosting, Dr. Julius T. Peppler of Rockford, Michigan, Francis C.
Peppler of Muskegon and three grand-children.
The funeral will be held at 3:30 Thursday afternoon at the residence of
Dr. & Mrs. Jacob Oosting 178 Pine street.
Rev. A. Karreman, pastor of the Second Reformed church will
officiate. Interment will be made in
Oakwood cemetery.
Information
was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley
Public Library.
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Barbara Hill
PEREZ, VIVAN MR.
OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 2 December 2007, Page
4-B
Vivian Perez, Twin Lake. Mr. Vivian Perez, age 45, died November 24,
2007. Born January 16, 1961, in Alice,
Texas, to Antonio and Micaela (Avaya) Perez, he was currently serving in the US
Marine Corps. On May 27, 1982, in the
Philippines, he married to the former Cirila Licup. She preceded him in death on October 24,
2006. FAMILY: 1 son, Mark Perez; 2
daughters, Michelle Perez and Morgan Perez; his mother Micaela Perez; 2
sisters, Dolores (Alex) Olivarez and Anita (Fidel) Olivarez; 3 brothers,
Antonio Perez, Delfina Perez and Alfonso Perez; many nieces & nephews. FUNERAL LITURGY: Was Thursday, November 29,
2007, at 11:00 AM, at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Lakewood Club,
with the Rev. Fr. Norman Droski presiding.
A VIGIL FOR THE DECEASED was held Wednesday, 7:00 PM, at Clock Funeral
Home in Whitehall. DONATIONS: Memorial
Fund of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, 150 Church St., Twin Lake, MI
49457. CLOCK - White Lake
Contributed by Matt Burns
PERRY, Leon
Obituary
The
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Monday, August 8, 1966 page 25
Perry,
Mr. Leon, 2937 Kooi Rd., Frpt. Twp., The funeral service for Mr. Leon Perry
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Lee Funeral Home, the Elder
Wm. Farwig officiating. Mr. Perry will
be laid to rest in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home.
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by: William & Barbara Hill
PERRY
(Mrs. F. A.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, April 12, 1920, page 10
Mrs. F. A.
Perry of Muskegon Heights died Saturday at Grand Rapids after a lingering
illness. The body was brought to Muskegon Saturday afternoon. The funeral service was held at 2:30 o’clock
this afternoon from the Balbirnie
chapel. Rev. J. W. Vickers,
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal of Msukegon Heights, officiating. Burial was in
Evergreen cemetery.
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donated by Bill Moore
PERRY
(Mrs.) Frances D. (Stewart
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 38
PERRY, MRS.
FRANCES D. R.N. 2766 McCracken Mrs. Frances Perry passed away Tuesday at
Muskegon General Hosptial. Age 53. Born May 24, 1919 at Chicago and came to
Muskegon from Hart 7 years ago. She was the former Frances D. Stewart and a
graduate of Mercy School of Nursing, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Perry was the afternoon supervisor of
nurses at Muskegon General Hospital the past
five years and previously had worked at the Oceana Hospital in
Hart. Survivors include three sons,
Michael Huff of Hart, Richard Huff of Grand Rapids and James Huff of Muskegon;
two daughters, Miss Patricia Huff of
Grand Rapids and Mrs. Thomas (Marjorie) Brown also of Grand Rapids; two
brothers, James Stewart and Patrick McMahon, both of Pentwater; 3
grandchildren. A funeral mass for Mrs. Perry will be sung Friday at 10:00 a.m.
at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, the Rev. Donald Downer as celebrant
with interment and graveside rites at 1:00 p.m. at Pentwater Cemetery. Friends may call at the Walburn Funeral Home
beginning at 7 o’clock this evening and where they may meet the family today 7
to 9 p.m. and on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Bible Vigil will be held at the funeral home Thursday at 7:30
p.m.
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Death
Records
Muskegon
County Death Records, Liber 33, page 1159, local file M-932
FRANCES D.
PERRY, female, died Nov 28, 1972, Muskegon General Hospital, Muskegon
Age 53,
white, born May 24, 1919 in Illinois, divorced, no surviving spouse
Residence,
2766 McCracken in Norton Shores
Parents,
James Stewart and Mabel Howard
Informant,
Michael Huff, RR2, Hart, MI
Burial,
Pentwater Cemetery, Pentwater, MI Dec 1, 1972.
Walburn
Funeral Home, Muskegon
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PETERHAM, Bertha (Mrs.) Bernier
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, November 17, 1947, page 20
Former
Holton Woman Expires Holton, Nov. 17 –(Special)
Mrs. Bertha Peterham, 65 years old, formerly of Holton township, died Sunday in
St. Mary’s hospital, Grand Rapids, after
a short illness. She was the widow of
Clarence Peterham who died 18 years ago.
Mrs. Peterham was born Dec. 15, 1881, one of eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Bernier. She lived in Holton until she
was a young woman and then moved to Grand Rapids where she was married to Clarence Peterham. She leaves a brother, Louis E. Bernier,
Holton and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held in the Holton
Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m.,
Chester Holt of Muskegon officiating.
The body will lie in state at the Boven chapel, Fremont, until noon
Wednesday, and burial will be in Holton.
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Bill Moore
PETERMAN, Jacob
PETERS,
Fern
Marriage
Record
Muskegon County Marriage Records Liber
XI, page 62, record #18419
Lawrence Eaton, 24, white, of Muskegon
Heights, laborer, born in Michigan, parents, Arthur Eaton and Cora McNeil. he previously married one time.
Fern Peters, 30, white, res. Newaygo
County, born in Michigan, parents Efner Myrick and Della Bell, she previously
married one time, maiden name Myrick.
Married 28-February-1927, Temple
Methodist Church, Muskegon Heights.
Witnesses Cora Toombs and
Wesley Eaton, both of Muskegon Heights.
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PETERS, Clifford
Article
PETT, Edward
Article
E Pluribus Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
PETTIS, Jeff H. & Melissa
Irene, Hart
Birth
notice
a
boy, at Lakeshore Community, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.
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donated by: Joanne Wood
PETTY,
ROBERT HERSHAL JR. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 4 December 2005, Page 4-B
Robert
Hershal Petty, Jr., New Era. Mr. Petty,
age 58, died November 30, 2005 in Muskegon.
Born March 11, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Robert H. and Ellen
(Hopkins) Petty, Sr. He was preceded in
death by his father. Living in the White
Lake area all his life, he was in the United States Navy and served 2 tours of
duty in Vietnam. He worked as a Grinder
at Howmet Corp. for 29 years, retiring in 1998.
He enjoyed bowling, golf and going to the casino. FAMILY:
Daughter, Valerie (Robert0 Troisi of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter,
Briana Troisi of Las Vegas, NV; and his mother, Ellen Hopkins of Kansas City,
KS; sisters, Barbara Petty of Montague, Carrie (John) Boorem of Kansas City, KS
and Nancy (Nassar) Sahrabi of Kansas City, MO; and special friend, Maureen
Freeman of New era, MI. SERVICES: Private services have been held. MEMORIALS:
Heartland Hospice Services, 500 Cascade West Parkway, Grand Rapids, MI
49546.
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PFENNING,
Casper
IN PROBATE
COURT
The Daily
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, February 13, 1899
Pfenning,
Caspar, deceased, suspend widow’s allowance
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PHELPS,
Alice Pauline “Girlie” (Mrs.) Miszewski
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 30 November 2000 Page 7B
PHELPS
(MISZEWSKI) ALICE PAULINE
"GIRLIE" Muskegon Mrs. Alice P. Phelps, age 83, was taken home Tuesday, November 28, 2000
to join her parents, Joseph and Alice
(James) Miszewski; daughter, Janet, and son, Tom Vanderstelt; sisters,
Agnes Hardenberg and Mary Nevels;
brothers, Raymond, David, John, and George, as well as many other relatives and friends. Alice was born on January 15, 1917 in
Fountain, MI. She worked at Hardy Herpolsheimers
for more than 32 years prior to her retirement. She was the beloved mother of daughter, Nora
& Kevin Radel; sons, Joseph (Donna)
Phelps, Jerry, James, Peter, and John Phelps; sister of Ken and Joe
(Audrey) Miszewski; sister-in-law of
Bernice Miszewski; and grandmother of many grand and great- grandchildren. A FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD Friday,
December 1, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. at
Achterhoff Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Speese officiating. INTERMENT: Fruitland Township Cemetery. VISITATION will be held on hour prior to the service.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to Hospice of Muskegon- Oceana Counties. —Achterhoff, (231) 722-6717
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PHELPS,
Cora (Mrs.) Filer-Wood-Crotty
Obituary of Cora Filer Wood Crotty Phelps, Muskegon Chronicle, 25 Sept
1924, page 8, col. 3
Mrs. John Phelps Mrs. John Phelps,
died at her home, 28 Sophia street, Wednesday evening after a lingering
illness, aged 51 years. Mrs. Phelps was
born in Spring Lake in 1873. She leaves besides her husband, two daughters,
Mrs. Roy Traves (correct name is Travis) and Mrs. Frank Zeleznik, both of
Muskegon and four grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Anna
Plant of Browns Valley, Minn., Mrs. Mary
Kanse, Mrs. Lydia Tibbitts, Thomas and Charles Filer, all of Muskegon. Funeral
announcement will be given later.
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PHILLIPS, Clifford French
PHILLIPS,
HAROLD S. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 7 August 2005, Page 4-B
Mr. Harold
S. Phillips, Arlington Heights, IL. Mr. Harold
S. Phillips, 95, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, formerly of Montague, died
August 2, 2005 in Arlington Heights. Mr.
Phillips was born May 31, 1910 in Montague.
He was an Army veteran, serving in World War II. He retired in 1975 as vice president of
inventory control for Montgomery Ward, Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Esther M. Baldwin, by one
brother and three sisters. He is
survived by one sister, Beverly (the late Maurice) Arnson and numerous nieces
and nephews. Private services were held.
Arrangements
made by Oehler Funeral Home, Arlington Heights.
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Matt Burns
PHILLIPS, HELEN
A. MRS. (SPIEGELBERG)
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 6 August 2006, Page 5-B
Helen A.
Phillips, North Haven, CT. Helen Amelia
Phillips, 86, of North Haven, CT, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Harborside
Healthcare Arden House, Hamden, CT from complications of a stroke. She was born on Jan. 11, 1920, to Herman and
Mary A. Spiegelberg Meyer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mrs. Phillips graduated from high school in
Fond du Lac, WI, and married LaVerne Ernest Phillips on July 1, 1945, at Ft.
Meade, MD. They moved to CT in 1946,
residing in North Haven since 1950. Mrs.
Phillips worked with her husband in various family owned restaurants, including
Phil’s Drive-In in North Haven until 1960 when her husband joined the U.S.
Postal Service. After Mr. Phillips’
death in 1969, she worked for the New Haven Savings Bank for several years and
then spent 22 years as a clerk at the North Haven Memorial Library. She retired in 1999 at the age of 79. She was an active member of the North Haven
Congregational Church for over 50 years.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Muirhead; her
son-in-law, Ronald Hausmann; and one granddaughter, Jennifer Hausmann, all of
Mill Valley, CA. She was preceded in
death by her husband, “Phil,” in 1969; her son, Fred M. Phillips of North Haven
in 2000; three brothers, William, Walter and Herman Meyer; and two sisters,
Marie Miess and Genevieve Dornfeld, all of Wisconsin. She was also preceded in death by three
sisters-in-law, Eleanor Roberts and Lucille Aley of Montague, Michigan, and
Marguerite Gagliardi of New Haven, CT; and one brother-in-law, Harold Phillips
of Arlington Heights, IL. She leaves one
sister-in-law, Beverly Arnson of Montague, Michigan, and several nieces and
nephews in Michigan and Wisconsin.
Funeral services were conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36
Washington Ave. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2006, at 7 PM. Relatives and friends may
call at the funeral home one hour prior to time of service. Interment will be private and at the
convenience of the family in Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North
Haven Congregational, 28 Church St., North Haven, CT 06473 or the North Haven
Memorial Library, 17 Elm St., North Haven, CT 06473. NORTH HAVEN FUNERAL HOME
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Burns
PHILLIPPO,
LOWELL A. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 5 January 1990, Page 7C
PHILLIPPO,
MR. LOWELL A., Fruitland Township. Mr.
Phillippo, age 85, died Jan. 4, 1990.
Born Dec. 16, 1904, at Weare in Oceana Co., he had lived in the White Lake
area the past years. He married the
former Mable Yack and she preceded in death May 10, 1981. Mr. Phillippo was a yard man for the C &
O Railroad and had worked for Dahl’s Feed Store in Montague. FAMILY:
One son, Jerry of Fruitland Twp.; Two daughters, Joan Truax of Cedar
Springs & Linda Comstock of Fruitland Twp.; 8 grandchildren; 8
great-grandchildren; One sister, Flossie Gurzynski of Muskegon. FUNERAL:
Sunday Jan. 7, 1990, at 2:00 P.M., from Clock Chapel, Whitehall with the
Rev. Donald LeMaire officiating.
Interment will be made in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery. VISITING HOURS: Tomorrow, Saturday, 2-4 & 6:30-8:30 P.M.,
in Whitehall. —Clock White Lake
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PHLIEGER, L.E.
CITY
NEWS:
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, April 12, 1920, page 10
Mr.
and Mrs. L. E. Phlieger, 103 Pine street, who have been in Leachville, Arkansas
attending the funeral of Mrs. Phlieger’s mother, returned yesterday.
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PIATT, CARRIE G. MRS. (NICHOLS)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 1 February 1973, Page 42
PIATT, MRS.
CARRIE G., 5367 Point Rd., Twin Lake.
Mrs. Carrie G. Piatt, age 58 yrs., passed away Wednesday afternoon at
Mercy Hospital after a short illness.
She was born March 27, 1914 in Greenwood Twp., Oceana County, and
graduated from Whitehall High School and came to Muskegon in 1932 where she
attended Business College. She was the
former Carrie Nichols and was married to Frederick Piatt on Jan. 21, 1934 in
Muskegon. She was a member of Crestwood
United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, member of Friendship Class
and W.S.C.S. She also was a member of
the Michigan Diabetic Association of Muskegon County Unit and had been active
in the school guard program having served for 8 yrs. She is survived by her husband; 3 sons,
Robert F. of Ann Arbor, Frederick Jr. of North Muskegon, Gerald F. of Eau
Claire, Wisconsin; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gerrol (Carol Lynne) Gale of Norton Shores
and Miss Eileen Janet Piatt of Muskegon and 9 grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
at the Crestwood United Methodist Church, Rev. Philip R. Glotfelty Jr.
officiating and the interment will be in Fruitland Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the Sytsema Funeral Home
beginning at 7:00 p.m. this evening and where they may meet the family 7-9 p.m.
today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday.
For a more lasting memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial
Fund of Crestwood United Methodist Church or the Muskegon County Diabetic
Association. Envelopes are available at
the funeral home. —Sytsema.
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PIATT, FREDERICK JR. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 2 June 1991, Page 5D
PIATT, MR.
FREDERICK, JR., N. Muskegon. Mr.
Frederick Piatt, Jr., age 51, died Sat., June 1, 1991. He was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Muskegon, and
had been a life resident. He had been
the produce manager for the N. Muskegon Eberhard Food Store. Survivors include 2 sons, Daniel Piatt of
Muskegon, Timothy Piatt of N. Muskegon; his father, Frederick Piatt, Sr. of
Spring Lake; 2 brothers, Robert F. (Joan) Piatt of Ann Arbor, Gerald F. Piatt
of Sioux Falls, SD; 2 sisters, Mrs. Carol L. (Gerrol) Gale and Eileen J. Hart,
both of Muskegon; his former wife, Noreen McPheron of Muskegon. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Carrie Piatt. Graveside Services will be
1 P.M. Tues. at Fruitland Twp. Cemetery, with Pastor Chris Lane officiating. Visitation will be from 12-1 P.M. on Tuesday
at the Cemetery. Suggested Memorial:
American Cancer Society. —Sytsema, 737
Apple Ave.
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PIATT,
FREDERICK MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 28 February 1997, Page 4C
PIATT, MR.
FREDERICK, Husband of Margaret Anne, Ferrysburg. Mr. Frederick Piatt, 82, passed away
Thursday, February 27, 1997 at his home.
He was born May 30, 1914 in Chandlerville, IL, the son of Frederick and
Folsom Electa (Bunn) Piatt and moved to Holton as a young boy. He moved to Muskegon at the age of 16 and had
lived here most of his life. On January
21, 1934, he married the former Carrie G. Nichols in Muskegon, and she preceded
him in death January 31, 1973. He
married the former Margaret Anne Heller Starkey on August 4, 1973 in
Muskegon. Mr. Piatt had been a
Lieutenant in the City of Muskegon Police Dept., retiring in 1969 after 25
years of service and later was employed by Central Dispatch and as a fraud
investigator for the Dept. of Social Services.
He was a life member of the Charles Hammond F.O.P. Lodge #99, The Lovell
Moore Lodge #182 F & AM, was a member and past president of the Muskegon
Exchange Club, a former member of the Ferrysburg City Council and was a member
of Crestwood United Methodist Church. In
1985 Mr. Piatt was the recipient of the Muskegon County Bar Association Liberty
Bell Award and he was very active in volunteer work in Muskegon. SURVIVORS include his wife Margaret Anne; two
children, Robert F. (Joan) Piatt of Ann Arbor, Eileen Janet Hart of Muskegon;
four step-children, Loren (Rob) McCaleb of Fennville, Don James (Sherry)
Starkey of Scottsdale, AZ, David L. Starkey of Dallas, TX, Frances (William)
Douros of Schaumburg, IL; 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Cecil (Madelon) Piatt of Monterey Park, CA, Alan (Marie) Piatt of
Muskegon; a sister, Lucille (Gene) Dunning of Muskegon and several nieces and
nephews. Mr. Piatt was preceded in death
by his sons, Frederick, Jr. in 1991, Gerald F. in 1992 and a daughter, Carol L.
Gale in 1993. MEMORIAL SERVICES will be
held Saturday, 3 PM at Crestwood United Methodist Church with Rev. Victor
Charnley officiating. Burial will be in
Fruitland Twp. Cemetery. The family will
receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. SUGGESTED MEMORIALS: American Heart
Association or Crestwood United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Sytsema Funeral Home 737
Apple Avenue.
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Grand Haven
Tribune, Grand Haven, Michigan, 28 February 1997, Page 2
Frederick
Piatt. Frederick
Piatt, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997 at his home. He was born May 30, 1914 in Chandlerville,
Ill., the son of Frederick and Folsom Electa (Bunn) Piatt. As a young boy, he moved to Holton and then
to Muskegon at the age of 16. On Jan.
21, 1934 he married the former Carrie G. Nichols in Muskegon. She preceded him in death Jan. 31, 1973. He married the former Margaret Anne Heller
Starkey on Aug. 4, 1973 in Muskegon. Mr.
Piatt was a lieutenant on the city of Muskegon Police Department, retiring in 1969
after 25 years of service and later was employed by Central Dispatch and as a
fraud investigator for the Michigan Department of Social Services. He was a life member of the Charles Hammond
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge number 99, the Lovell Moore Lodge number 182 F
& AM, was a member and past president of the Muskegon Exchange Club, a
former member of the Ferrysburg City Council and was a member of Crestwood
United Methodist Church. In 1985, Mr.
Piatt was the recipient of the Muskegon County Bar Association Liberty Bell
Award and he was very active in volunteer work in Muskegon. Survivors include his wife Margaret Anne; two
children: Robert F. (Joan) Piatt, Ann Arbor and Eileen Janet Hart, Muskegon;
four step-children: Loren (Rob) McCaleb, Fennville; Don James (Sherry) Starkey,
Scottsdale, Ariz;, David L. Starkey, Dallas; Frances (William) Douros,
Schaumburg, Ill.; 13 grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two brothers,
Cecil (Madelon) Piatt, Monterey Park, Cali.; Alan (Marie) Piatt, Muskegon; a sister,
Lucille (Gene) Dunning, Muskegon and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Carrie, Mr. Piatt
was preceded in death by his sons, Frederick Jr. in 1991 and Gerald F. in 1992,
and a daughter, Carol L. Gale in 1993.
Arrangements by Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., Muskegon.
PIATT, MR.
FREDERICK, Ferrysburg. A Memorial
Service for Mr. Frederick Piatt, age 82, will be held 3:00 PM Saturday at
Crestwood United Methodist Church with Rev. Victor Charnley officiating. Interment will be in Fruitland Twp.
Cemetery. The family will receive
friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association or Crestwood United Methodist Church Memorial
Fund. Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737
Apple Avenue, Muskegon
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Pictraschka, Henry William
PIERCE, B. Naomi (Mrs) McKay
Obituary
Mrs. B. Naomi Pierce, 87, passed away
Friday Morning, December 20, 1996 in Grand Rapids. She was born October 28, 1909 in Steele, MO,
came to Muskegon in 1948 and moved to Rockford in 1969. She worked in Muskegon at Grossman’s from
1948 until they closed. The former Naomi
McKay, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Oscar in 1968. SURVIVORS include 3 children: Willard (&
Iris) Pierce of Norton Shores, Dolores (& Wayne) Hal of Grand Rapids, Melba
(& Richard) Olson of Commerce Twp; 15 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren;
2 half-brothers; Donald Howell and Billy Joe Howell. She was also preceded in death by her
daughter; JoAnn Pugh in 1975. SERVICES
will be 1:00 pm Monday at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Omes 1547 W.
Sherman Blvd. with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Norton Cemetery. VISITATION:
one hour prior to the service.
For a more lasting memorial, please consider the American Cancer
Society.
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Pugh
PIERCE,
GARY W. “JOHN” MR.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, Michigan, 5 February
2007, Page 3B
PIERCE, MR.
GARY W. "JOHN", North Muskegon.
Gary "John" Pierce, age 50, of Dalton Township, died February
3, 2007. Born June 15, 1956, in
Muskegon, to Willie and Vivian (Sheneman) Pierce, had lived in the area all his
life. He had worked as a self-employed
carpenter. John loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to do things with his hands. Mr. Pierce served in the US Army from
1975-1978. He was preceded in death by his
sisters, Teresa Black and Jackulyn Pierce, and a special brother-in-law,
Charles Walker. FAMILY: His wife, Tami; 2 daughters, Jennifer LeOne and Amy
Puffer; a son, Jeff Pierce; granddaughters, Brianna Genson, Rebecca Genson,
Cailynn LeOne and Hailey Pierce; grandsons, Dylan Pierce and Alexander
Whittington; sisters, Laura Jean Reardon, Shirley Orcutt, Artist Easton, Sandy
Montonati and Pat Walker; brothers, Vern (Betty) Pierce, Milo (Georgia) Pierce,
Bill Pierce, Dennis (Kim) Pierce and Dave (Ruth) Leedy; several nephews &
nieces. SERVICE: Wednesday, February 7,
2007, at 1:00 PM, from Clock Chapel-Whitehall with the Rev. Gene Walter
officiating. Interment will be made in Fruitland
Township Cemetery. Military Graveside
Rites will be conducted at the funeral home by VFW Post #446. VISITING HOURS: Wednesday, 11:00 AM until
service time, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.
DONATIONS:
Pierce Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home, Box 176, Whitehall,
49461. CLOCK - White Lake
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PIERCE,
Oscar P. (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon,
Michigan, October 29, 1968 p. 16
Oscar P. Pierce, 62, of 2208 Ninth
St., a machinist at Shaw Box Crane, died Monday night in Ann Arbor’s St.
Joseph’s Hospital after being ill a month.
Mr. Pierce was born Sept. 12, 1906 in Hoffman, Ark., coming here from
Missouri in 1947. Surviving are his
widow, Naomi; a son, Willard of Muskegon; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Pugh of
Muskegon, Mrs. Wayne Hall of Coopersville, Mrs. Richard Olsen of St. Louis,
Mich.,; three brothers, Augustin and Floyd of California and Hubert of Houston;
a sister, Mrs. Opal Owens of California; and 12 grandchildren.
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donated by Anita
Pugh
PIERCE, Philip
Article
PIERSON,
Bertha N. (Mrs.) Dahlstrand
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Tuesday, October 29, 1957, page 19:1
Mrs.
Pierson, 73, Active Church Worker, Dies
Mrs. Bertha N. Pierson, 73, of 548 Houston avenue, active in church circles and a
resident here all her life, died at Hackley
Hospital yesterday after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Pierson, born May 26, 1884, received her education in Muskegon
schools. She was the former Bertha Dahlstrand, until her marriage to Frank S. Pierson in
Muskegon, June 3, 1911. A widow
since March 22, 1947, Mrs. Pierson was a
member of Samuel Lutheran Church and belonged
to its Ladies Aid, Dorcas, First Missionary, and Women’s Missionary
societies. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Mildred
Pierson, at home, and several nieces and
nephews.
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Bill Moore
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Tuesday, October 29, 1957, page 19:5
PIERSON,
MRS, BERTHA N. (Widow of Frank) 548 Houston Avenue Mrs. Bertha N. Pierson, age 73, passed away Monday evening
at Hackley Hospital. The funeral service for Mrs. Pierson will be held Thursday
afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Samuel
Lutheran Church. Rev. Herbert
Swanson, S.T.D. officiating. Interment
will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clock Funeral
Home.
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Pierson, Mrs. Erick
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan 15 March 1911, page 2 An illness of several years ended yesterday
afternoon in the death of Mrs. Erick Pierson, 138 Monroe avenue, death
occurring while she was in Chicago, where she had gone on account of her poor
health. Heart trouble was the cause of
her death. Mrs. Pierson was 47 years old
and was born in Sweden. She came to
America in 1895 with her husband and family, settling in Muskegon and here she
has lived ever since. She has been
undergoing treatment for her malady in Chicago hospitals at various times
during the past few years. She leaves
besides her husband, five children, all living at home - John, Charles,
William, Erick and Svef. There are also
three sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Oscar Swanson of Bay City, Mich., and
Miss Alma and Miss Amanda Anderson of Sweden; Gust and Andel Anderson living in
Minnesota, and Nels and John Anderson living in Sweden. The mother, Mrs. Peternella Johnson, is also
living in Sweden. Mrs. Pierson was a
member of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church for several years. This evening Mr. Pierson will leave for
Chicago, where the funeral and burial of Mrs. Pierson will be held.
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PIETKIEWICZ, Frank B.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon Michigan
Frank B. Pietkiewicz, 78, of 591 S. Buys, died unexpectedly
Monday afternoon at his home. He was employed at Teledyne Continental Motors as
an inspector before retiring in 1967. He
was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church
and a member of the Polish Union Arrangements by Pachesny-Jend.
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Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon Michigan, Tuesday, January 6, 1976
Pietkiewicz, Mr. Frank B. 591 S. Buys Rd. Mr. Frank B. Pietkiewicz, age 78, died
unexpectedly Monday afternoon at his
residence. He was born on March 6, 1897 in Nashua, New Hampshire, and
came to Muskegon at an early age. Mr.
Pietkiewicz married the former Miss Marguerite
Lasser on July 4, 1934 in Muskegon. He was employed by the Teledyne Continental Motors Corp. in the Army
Ordinance Division as an inspector for
about 20 years before retiring in 1967. Mr. Pietkiewicz was a
communicant of St. Mary's Catholic
Church and a member of the Polish Union and Carpenters Local-100 Hall. He is survived by his wife:
two sons, Anthony Powel of Muskegon,
Louis Pietkiewicz at home; three daughters, Mrs. Glen (Theresa)
Schomacher of West Virginia, Mrs. Frank (Karen) Kinsley of Muskegon, and
Miss Kevin Pietkiewicz of Ann Arbor: one
brother, Larry Patric of Rosedale,
Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Dorcey, (Sophie) Abair and Mrs. Frances Krupp
both of Muskegon; and seven grand
children. The Funeral Mass for Mr. Pietkiewicz
will begin at 12 o'clock Thursday afternoon at St. Mary's Catholic
Church with Rev. (Msgr.) William J.
Hoogterp as celebrant. Interment will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery.
The Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock
Wednesday evening at the Pachesny-Jend
funeral Home. Friends may call at the Funeral home after 7 o'clock
this evening. Pachesny-Jend
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Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon Michigan
Pietkiewicz, Mr. Frank B.
The Funeral Mass for Mr. Pietkiewicz will begin at 12 o'clock
Thursday afternoon at St. Mary's
Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Julian Reginato as celebrant. Interment will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. The Rosary will
be recited at 7 o'clock at the Pachesny-Jend Funeral home Pachesny-Jend
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Leafe
PIKE,
MARILYN J. MRS. (SQUIRES)
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 4 December 2005, Page 4-B
Marilyn J.
(Squires) Loomis Pike, Muskegon, (formerly of
Rothbury). Marilyn
J. (Squires) Loomis Pike, age 63 of Muskegon and formerly of Rothbury, passed
away Thursday, November 24, 2005 in Muskegon.
She was born June 28, 1942 in Muskegon, the daughter of Earl and Nita
(Morris) Squires. Marilyn was raised in
Rothbury, and graduated from Montague High School. She married Donald Loomis on July 2,
1960. He passed away on Dec. 19,
1996. She married Norman W. Pike on
August 5, 1997. She lived in
Massachusetts and Washington State during her husband's military career with
the Air Force. They returned to Rothbury
in 1979. Marilyn moved to Coopersville
in the late 1980's. Upon her marriage to
Norman, she moved to Ravenna and later to Muskegon. She was a member of Ravenna United Methodist
Church. She is survived by her husband,
Norman; sons, Steven M. (Juanita) Loomis of Hermiston, Oregon and Richard P.
(Adele) Loomis of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Jack Loomis of Texas, Desiree
Loomis, Michael Loomis and Steven D. Loomis all of Oregon, Ryan (Claire) McGinn
of Grand Rapids, Christopher Keck of Twin Lake and Kailey Loomis of Grand
Rapids; one great-grandson, Liam McGinn of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Ronald
(Helen) Squires of Montague and Robert (Eva) Squires of Muskegon. A memorial service for Marilyn was held
Sunday, November 27, 2 p.m. at Ravenna United Methodist Church with Pastor Mary
Ivanov officiating. Interment was in
Oakgrove Cemetery, Rothbury.
Arrangements were by Harris Funeral Home of Shelby.
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PILLAR,
ARNOLD F. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 25 June 2006, Page 4-B
Arnold F. Pillar,
Whitehall. Mr.
Pillar, age 72, died June 11, 2006. Born
December 14, 1933, in Detroit, to Frank and Pauline (Marcyiak) Pillar, he had
lived in the area the past 30 years. On
January 16, 1954, in New Baltimore, he married the former Margaret Chockley and
was founder & Vice-President at Pillar Industries in Muskegon. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church,
formerly plant manager for Bohn Aluminum of South Haven, a Past President of
the South Haven Chamber of Commerce and former Treasurer and Board Member of
Muskegon Catholic Central High School.
FAMILY: His wife, Margaret; a daughter, Lee Ann (David) Raymond of
Kalamazoo; 2 sons, Gregory (Beth) Pillar of Kalamazoo and Alan (Leslie) Pillar
of Whitehall; 5 grandchildren, Lucy, Jennifer, Scott, Lacy and Michelle; 1
sister, Elaine Wois of Roseville; 1 brother, Robert (Ingrid) Pillar of Dearborn
Heights. FUNERAL LITURGY: Was held
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at 11:00 AM, from St. James Catholic Church with the
Rev. Fr. Chris Rouech presiding. A VIGIL
SERVICE was held Tuesday, 7 PM, at the Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall. DONATIONS: Memorial 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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PILLINGER, HARRY J. MR.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 9 May
2004, Page 5-B
MR. HARRY J. PILLINGER, Whitehall. Harry Jennison Pillinger, 90, passed away peacefully
in his chair at Pinewood Retirement Home in Whitehall last Friday, April
30. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Stella, last year. Harry was born
in Chicago, IL, August 8, 1913, and spent his youth tournament speed skating in
winter in Chicago, and swimming and sailing in summer at his family's Sylvan
Beach cottage in Whitehall. The Great
Depression saw his family leave Chicago for Grand Rapids, MI, yet they still
spent their summers on White Lake. He
did attend Whitehall High School for one year, but graduated from Central High
School in Grand Rapids in 1931. His love
of sailing on White Lake brought him numerous silver trophies and a life-long
attachment to the White Lake Yacht Club.
Sailing also became his livelihood; from putting himself through the
University of Michigan by taking tourists sailing for hire, to becoming a PT
Boat Captain in WWII, then culminating in the construction of the 3
"Skipper's Landing" Marinas on White Lake, which he owned and
operated with his wife, Stella, for over 30 years. He employed many young men and women during
those years, all of whom he spoke highly.
Mr. Pillinger was a football fanatic as well, playing in high school, then
for U of M, where he graduated in 1936 with a degree in Physical Education. He was a member in the Chi Psi Fraternity and
still attended reunions as late as 4 years ago.
He followed Whitehall High School athletics closely and served on the
Board of Education when the existing high school was being built. His memberships included the American Legion,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Masonic Lodge and Shriners. He was an active member of the Chamber of
Commerce, past President of Whitehall/Montague Lion's Club, and past Commodore
of the White Lake Yacht Club.
Additionally, he served on the Whitehall City Council from 1973 to
1977. Harry was also the consummate
fisherman; from fly fishing Michigan's tiny trout streams to lobbying for the
planting of salmon in the Great Lakes, to eventually hosting the first West
Michigan Charter fleet at his docks.
Later, he was a major impetus in the building of the Whitehall Municipal
Marina. His love of this area extended
to the woods, too. He was a hunter, a
mushroom enthusiast, and he thoroughly enjoyed working in his Christmas tree
farms, right alongside the young men he hired.
Harry Pillinger's long and full life touched the White Lake community in
so many ways that we will see the results of his efforts for decades to come. The "Skipper" will be missed by
many, but could never be forgotten. He
is survived by his son, Mike; his daughter, Candy; his daughters in law, Joanne
and Christine; his granddaughters, Tori, Amanda and SarahCaitlin; and his 2
great granddaughters, Stella and Zoe. A
memorial service was held at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall Saturday, May 8,
at 3 p.m., with visitation just prior to the service. Camaraderie and refreshments followed the service at the Pillinger family
home on Michillinda Road. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Whitehall/Montague
Lion's Club at P.O. Box 402, Whitehall, MI 49461.
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PINEDA,
DAVID M. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 3 July 2005, Page 4-B
Mr. David M.
Pineda, Montague. Mr. Pineda, age
64, died June 25, 2005. Born February
14, 1941, in McAllen, Texas, to Petronilo and Carlota (Morroy) Pineda, he had
lived in the White Lake area the past 35 years.
On April 23, 1962, in Hart, he married the former Darlene L. Pego and
had worked as a grinder at Campbell, Wyant & Cannon until retiring. He was a member of St. James Catholic
Church. Mr. Pineda was preceded in death
by a grandson, Zachary Pineda, and a brother.
FAMILY: His wife, Darlene; 1
daughter, Michelle (John) Hickman of Montague; 3 sons, Michael Pineda, Dan
(Diane) Pineda and Mario Pineda (fiancee, Franki Long), all of Montague; 18
grandchildren; 4 sisters; 8 brothers.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Was held Wednesday,
June 29, 2005, at 11 a.m., from St. James Catholic Church in Montague with the
Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller presiding.
Interment was made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Montague. DONATIONS:
Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock Funeral Home, Box 176, Whitehall
49461. CLOCK - White Lake
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PINGREE,
W.J.
Article
E Pluribus Unum: The Unification of Muskegon
PIPER,
Anna S.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, April 29,1932
Mrs. Anna S.
Piper, a resident of Muskegon for more than 60 years, died yesterday at her
home at 1130 First Street. Miss Piper,
who came to Muskegon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Piper, pioneer
residents here,would have been 75 years
old next June 15. She was born in Canada, June 15, 1857 in a small town near Toronto. She came to Muskegon as a young
girl and spent the rest of her life here. She is survived by one brother, William R. Piper, of Tomahawk, Wis.,
two sisters, Mrs. C.H. Fairfield, of Bentnor, N.J.,and Mrs. George H. Gillett, of Muskegon; a niece, Mrs.
H.E. Frost, of Muskegon, and a nephew, Harley G. Piper, also of Muskegon.
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PITMAN, Elmer
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, 7 March 1933, page 2
Elmer Pittman, Veteran of World War, Dies; Was 42 Elmer Pittman, 42 years old, 3277 Thompson
street, a World war veteran, died
in Mercy hospital yesterday,
after a three days illness. He had not been
feeling well for several weeks.
Mr. Pittman was born in Muskegon,
Nov. 7, 1890 and was reared in this community, attending the local
public schools. He became a carpenter and at the onset of the war was employed by the government building
barracks at Camp Custer. He enlisted and was sent to Florida as a private in Co.
E 315th Engineers which went to France.
In the Engineers he helped at building bridges during April 1917. He was
wounded during the battle of St. Mihiel
and spent several months in an army hospital before returning home. He was married to Miss Goldie Senecal of
Muskegon, July 12, 1919. Mr. Pittman is survived by his widow: two
daughters, Norraine and Maxine: his
mother, Mrs. Martha Pittman; and one
brother, Edward, all from Muskegon.
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PITMAN, Martha (Mrs.) Tweedy-Moore
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, 25 Feb. 1943, page 22
Mrs. Martha A. Pitman, 80 years old, 2102 Morton avenue, died
Wednesday following a long illness. She
was born on Dec. 31, 1862 in
Belleville, Ontario, Canada,
coming to this country 60 years ago, settling in Saginaw. She also lived in Grand Rapids, and came
to Muskegon in 1890, where she had lived since.
Formerly Martha A. Tweedy, she was married to Wilbur Pitman on March,
1886 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Pitman died in September
1932. Mrs. Pitman was a member of the
Lakeside Methodist church. Surviving are one son, H. Edward Pitman of
Muskegon and two grandchildren.
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PITMAN, Wilbur
Obituary
Obituary of Wilbur Pitman, Muskegon Chronicle, 10 Sept. 1932,
page 2
WILBUR PITMAN, 75, DIES AT HOME TODAY Wilbur Pitman, 75 years
old, died today at his home, 2102 Morton avenue, after a lingering illness. He was born in Canada, March 12,
1857, and settled in Michigan 55 years ago, living for some time at Cadillac
and Grand rapids, and the past 42 years
in Muskegon. He was married to Martha A Tweedy in March of 1886 at
Kalamazoo. Mr. Pitman was formerly employed as sander at the Chase-Hackley Piano
company. He was a member of the Lakeside
Methodist Episcopal church. Surviving
are his widow, Martha; two sons, Edward
Pitman, at home, Elmer Pitman, of Muskegon, and two grandchildren.
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Plant, Dorothy
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, January 28, 1938
A
default judgement for $4,352 interest and principal on a note was taken
yesterday by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States from
Walter D. Plant and Dorothy Plant.
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PLANT, Irving W.
Plant, Walter D.
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Tuesday, January 28, 1938
A
default judgement for $4,352 interest and principal on a note was taken
yesterday by the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States from
Walter D. Plant and Dorothy Plant.
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PLEWS, J.E.
Article
J.E.
Plews runs a shoe shop in North Muskegon.
The
Advantages & Surroundings of Muskegon, MI, the Material Interest of a
Progressive City, December 1892 pgs. 49
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by Bill Moore
POEL,
Adrian C.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 26 January 2002 Page 4B
POEL,
MR. ADRIAN C. Grand Haven
Mr. Adrian C. Poel, age 78, lifelong Grand Haven resident passed
away Thursday evening, January 24, 2002,
at a local adult foster care facility.
He was born August 21, 1923 to Edward
and Sena (Casemier) Poel in Grand Haven, and married Isla L. Stone
January 17, 1945 in Fruitport. She
preceded him in death August 26,
1983. He was married to Henrietta
Deurwaarder from November 23, 1984 until her death on December 12, 1996. Mr. Poel had been a celery farmer and had
farms on Fulton Street and 160th in Grand
Haven Township. He was a member
and former elder and deacon of Second Christian Reformed Church; and former board member of Grand Haven Christian
School. His favorite hobby was restoring
Model T cars. Surviving are his daughters, Ruth Ann (Rev. John) Bolt,
Grand Rapids, Judy (Dann) VerVelde, Oostburg, WI; sons, Robert (Sheri) Poel, Linden, MI, Roger (Dawn) Poel,
Saugatuck; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Caroline (Richard) Gronevelt, Spring Lake; a
brother-in-law, Alvin Kieft, Grand Haven, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Cornelia Schuitema and
Josephine Kieft; and by an infant
brother, Albert C. Poel. A
funeral service for Mr. Poel will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Second Christian
Reformed Church with Rev. Edward
Tamminga and Rev. John Bolt officiating.
Friends may meet the family 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad
Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Interment
will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Grand Haven
Christian Schools. -VanZantwick Bartels
Kammeraad Grand Haven
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POEL,
KLAUS MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 30 December 1954, Page 4
Klaus Poel,
Long-Time GH Resident, Dies at 92. Grand
Haven, Dec. 30. – Klaus Poel, 92, 713 Elliott street, one of North Ottawa’s
oldest residents, and a barber here 63 years, died at his home today after a long
illness. Mr. and Mrs. Poel, who were
married 70 years ago next Jan. 7, had 11 children, seven still living. They also had 35 grandchildren and almost 70
great-grandchildren. He was born in the
Netherlands April 7, 1862, and when a young man came to this city as a fruit
grower and barber. He had a barbershop
near the C & O station many years and later at his home. He retired at the age of 88. He was a member of the First Christian
Reformed Church and remembering when the present church on Fulton street was
erected. Four of his children preceded
him in death. He leaves his wife,
Neeltje De Kok Poel, 91, four sons, Jacob, Edward and William, Grand Haven, and
Nelson, Grand Rapids; three daughters, Mrs. William Yonker, Grand Haven, Mrs.
Arie Cook, Grand Rapids, and Mrs. John Workman, Muskegon, and the
grandchildren. The body is at the
Kinkema Funeral Home. The funeral will
be held at the church at 2:30 p. m. Monday, Rev. Benjamin Ypma will have charge
and burial will be in Lake Forest.
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POEL,
NEELTJE MRS. (DEKOK)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 14 June 1958, Page 8
Mrs. Poel,
94, One of Oldest In NO, Dies. Grand
Haven, June 14—Mrs. Klaas Poel, 94, of 711 Elliott street, one of North
Ottawa’s oldest residents, who leaves 34 grandchildren and 93
great-grandchildren, died in her sleep today at the home of a son, William, 531
Waverly avenue. Mrs. Poel was one of the
oldest members of the First Christian Reformed Church and its Ladies Aid. She was a supporter many years of the
Christian schools. She was born in the
Netherlands Aug. 17, 1863, and came here at the age of 17 after her mother had
died in Holland. She lived in New Jersey
a short time before moving here. She
married Klaas Poel, a barber many years who died in 1954, in Grand Haven in
1885. The couple had 11 children. Her maiden name was Neeltje De Kok. Survivors, other than the grandchildren, are
two sons, William, Grand Haven, and Nelson, Grand Rapids, and three daughters,
Mrs. William Yonker and Mrs. John Workman, Grand Haven, and Mrs. Rena Cook,
Grand Rapids. The body is at the Kinkema
Chapel. The funeral will be conducted by
the Rev. Benjamin Ypma in the First Christian Reformed Church at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday. Burial will be in Lake Forest. Relatives are asked to meet at 2 p.m. in the
church basement for a prayer service.
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POLAK, Anna (Mrs) Lichota
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon Michigan, 1992
Mrs. Anna Polak, age 102, died Wednesday, July 22, 1992. She was
born in Poland on May 27, 1890 and came to the United States in 1913. The
former Miss Anna Lichota married Joseph Polak in 1916, and he preceded her in death on June 9, 1976.
Mrs. Polak had been a homemaker, and was a communicant of St. Michael's
Catholic Church. Survivors include her three daughters, Kathryn Polak of Lacey,
WA, Josephine DeCaire of Muskegon, and Pearl (Thomas) Whelpley of New Lothrop,
MI; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded bin death by an infant son and her daughter, Mary Lasser,
in 1984. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 o'clock Saturday morning
at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with
the Reverend father Thomas J. Hack as Celebrant. Interment will be made in St.
Mary's Cemetery. Visitation hours on Friday will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
o'clock at the Pachesny-Jend Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7
o'clock.
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POLAK, Joseph F. (Mr)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon Michigan, Thursday, June 10, 1976
page 39
Polak, Mr. Joseph F. 1957 Manz St Mr. Joseph F. Polak, age 87, died Wednesday morning
at Hackley Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1889 in Gac, Poland and came to
the United States in 1913. Mr. Polak married the former Miss Anna Lichota on
August 20, 1916 in
New YORK. He was employed at Campbell, Wyatt & Cannon
Foundry Company for 35 years before retiring in 1953. He was a communicant of
St. Michael's Catholic Church and a founding member of Pulaski Lodge. Mr. Polak
is survived by his wife, Anna, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Lasser of Muskegon,
Miss Kathryn Polak of Stellacoom, Washington, Mrs. Floyd (Josephine) DeCaire of
Muskegon and Mrs. Thomas (Pearl) Whelpley of New Lothrop, 13 grandchildren and
5 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass for Mr. Polak will
begin at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Michael's Catholic
Church with Rev. Fr. Edward Bielakas as celebrant. Interment will be made in
St. Mary's Cemetery, The Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Friday evening at
the Pachesny-Jed Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7
o'clock this evening.--Pachesny-Jend
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POLLOCK, Oll Bertie Jr. “Bob”
b.May
10, 1914 East Prairie,Mississippi County
Mo.
d.
May 16, 1986 Twin Lake, Muskegon Co. Mi.
buried
Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Mi.
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POND,
DEWITT C. “DEWEY” JR. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 30 January 2005, Page 5-B
Mr. DeWitt C.
Pond, Jr. “Dewey”, Whitehall. Mr. Pond,
age 89, died January 26, 2005. Born
April 21, 1915, in New York, to DeWitt Sr. and Beulah (Bishop) Pond, he had
lived in the White Lake area since 1982.
A graduate of New York University, earning a Bachelor degree, he was
married to the former Clarice Sumerall, who preceded him in death. He retired as vice-president of Paul Steketee
& Sons in Grand Rapids and was a member of St. Peter's By-The-Lake
Episcopal Church. Mr. Pond was a member
of the Delta Chapter of the Delta Phi Fraternity and served in the US Army
during World War II. He was preceded in
death by a son, DeWitt III "Clinton" Pond and a sister, Virginia
Pond. FAMILY: A daughter, Clarissa Hesner of Denmark; 2
granddaughters, Sarah Schroder and Ida Marie Schroder, both of Denmark; 2
brothers, Robert Pond of So. Attleboro, MA, and Richard Pond of New Rochelle,
NY. SERVICE: Was held Saturday, January 29, 2005, at 1:00
PM, from St. Peter's By-The-Lake Episcopal Church with the Rev. Fr. Everett H.
Klein and the Rev. Fr. Theodore F. Sirotko officiating. MEMORIALS:
Memorial Fund of St. Peter's By-The-Lake Episcopal Church, 8435 Old
Channel Trail, Montague 49437. CLOCK -
White Lake
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PONTIOUS, BEVERLY
JEAN MRS. (BROWN)
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 5 October 2006, Page 6-B
Beverly Jean
(Brown) Pontious, Montague. Of Montague,
aged 78 years, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 21,
2006 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born August 21, 1928 to Russell G. and Marian Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and
her brothers, Russell R. Brown and Gerald G. Brown. Surviving are her daughters, Mary (Vernon)
Schutter of Jerome and Patricia Pontious of Montague; grandson, Joshua
(Jennifer) Schutter and great-grandson, Dylan Schutter of Auburn Hills; and
sisters-in-law, Lois Brown of Pentwater and Barbara Brown of Muskegon. She also leaves behind an uncle and aunt,
Kenneth and Ellen Brown of Montague, many cousins, nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews, her church family at Claybanks United Methodist
Church, and a host of friends. Beverly
was employed by Fitzjohn Coach Company in Muskegon, Michigan from 1951-1956 and
Howmet Corporation in Whitehall, Michigan from 1956 until her retirement in
1991. She had a subtle sense of humor
and was a kind, loving person who cared more for the needs of others than her
own. Beverly was a diligent prayer
warrior who will be missed by all. A
service honoring her life was held at Claybanks United Methodist Church on
Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 11:00 AM.
Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Montague, Michigan. Donations may be made to Harbor Hospice, the
American Cancer Society, or Claybanks United Methodist Church. CLOCK - White Lake
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PONTIUS, Steve
Article
POPPEN, Albertus B.
PORKKA, William H.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI; Monday, November 17, 1947, page 20
William
Porkka, Upper Peninsula Native, Expires
William H. Porkka, 61 years old, 121 Patterson drive, R.R. 4, Muskegon,
a former employee of the Continental
Motors corporation and of the Campbell, Wyant & Cannon Foundry company,
until his retirement in 1941, was stricken with a heart attack and died late Saturday in Mercy hospital. Born May 13, 1886 in Keeweenau county in
Upper Michigan, he came to Muskegon from Houghton in 1935. He was
married Jan. 20, 1906, to Miss Elizabeth Mary Herrala in the Upper
Peninsula. He leaves the widow, three
daughters, Mrs. Otto Lampela and Mrs. William
Spilde, both of Detroit, and Mrs, Alfred Murts of Atlantic Mine, three
sons, Peter of Birmingham, Theodore of Muskegon and Fred of Racine, Wis.;
one brother, John of Houghton; four
sisters and six grandchildren.
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PORKKA –
William H. Porkka, 61 years old, 121 Patterson drive, R. No. 4 passed away
Saturday at Mercy hospital. Services
will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Clock Chapel, the Rev. H. Swanson,
S.T.D. officiating. Interment in
Restlawn cemetery. Friends may call at
the Clock Funeral Home.
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PORTELL,
Edgar W.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,Muskegon,Michigan,Wednesday
March 12,1986 page 5C
3410 124th
St. Grant Aged 75, died Tuesday evening
March 11, at his residence following a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Maxine H.;his three
sons and their wives, Richard & Diana Portell, Harold & Lisa Portell,
allof Grant, Charles & Mary Portell
of Kent City; six grandchildren; three brothers, James Portell of St. Louis,
MO, Ralph Portell of St. Genevieve, MO
and Harold Portell of Manassas, VA; two sisters ,Dorothy Schell of Houston, TX
and Leona Rose of St. Louis, Mo. Funeral
Mass will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday March 14 at the St. Bartholomew Catholic
Church in Newaygo with Rev. Fr. Ronald
F. Schneider as Celebrant. Interment Ashland Center Cemetery. Memorials: the
church building fund, envelopes at the
McKinley Funeral Home in Grant where relatives and friends may call 2:30-4:30
& 7-9 P.M. Thursday. McKinley
Grant & Newaygo
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PORTENGA,
Mary R. (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan Thursday, March 15,1979 Page 33
3078 Truman
Rd. Conklin,Mi Mrs. Portenga, age 64, passed away Wednesday
aftrenoon at her residence. Surviving are her Husband, Edward, 2 sons, Eugene L. of Muskegon Hts., and Gary L. of
Ravenna, 2 grand-daughters, Linda and Lee Ann, 2 brothers, Steve Sabo of Grand
Haven, Frank Sabo of Ravenna, 2
sisters,Clara Denhof of Conklin, and Theresa Gerencer of Muskegon Hts. Services
for Mrs. Portenga will be held Saturday at 1p.m. at the Throop Funeral Home, Ravenna with cremation to foloow.
Friends may call beginning Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
Throop,Ravenna
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PORTER
POTH,
RAYMOND T. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 14 April 1958, Page 3
Ray Poth,
60, Found Dead. Ray
T. Poth, 60, of 1001 Pine street, died yesterday at his home. Authorities said his body was discovered
hanging in a bathroom. Coroner James
Apostle ruled the death a suicide, indicating Mr. Poth had been dead about 45
minutes before he was discovered. Mr.
Poth was an employe of Masar’s restaurant.
His survivors include a sister, Mrs. Charles Stewart of Astoria, N.Y.; a
niece, Mrs. Carl Giesler, of Jasper, Ind.; and a nephew, Waldo Brown of
Huntingsburg, Ind.
17 April
1958, Page 38
POTH, MR.
RAYMOND T., 1001 Pine St. The Memorial
Service for Mr. Raymond T. Poth will begin at the Balbirnie-Apostle Chapel at
11 o’clock Saturday morning, Rev. Mr. Roy Williamson officiating and the
interment will be in Fruitland Cemetery.
Mr. Poth will lie in state at the Mortuary. —Balbirnie-Apostle.
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POTTER,
ALFRED R. “AL” MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 7 August 1995, Page 4C
POTTER, MR.
ALFRED R. “AL”, Husband of Judy, Muskegon.
Mr. Alfred R. Potter, 54, died Saturday morning August 5, 1995. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Muskegon
and had been a life resident. Al worked
for C.W.C. Textron for 20 years and was also a member of Ravenna Assembly of
God Church. On November 28, 1959 he
married the former Judy Osborn in Muskegon.
SURVIVORS include his wife, Judy; 3 sons, Jeff Potter of Muskegon, David
(& Pam) Potter of Rothbury, Al Potter of Muskegon; 2 daughters, Janet
(& Brad) Smith of Rothbury, Teresa (& George) Tindall of Muskegon; 11
grandchildren; his mother, Gerry Potter; 3 brothers, Lowell (& Ardyce)
Potter of Muskegon, Jerry Potter of TX, Bert Potter of Grand Rapids; 2 sisters,
Karen (& Pat) Benham, Janice (& Richard) Marshall both of Muskegon;
half brother Daniel (& Ruby) McClellan of Walkerville; and many nieces and
nephews. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Wed.
at Ravenna Assembly of God Church with Pastor Richard E. Williams
officiating. Burial will be in Fruitland
Twp. Cemetery. VISITATION will be from
2-4 & 7-9 PM on Tues. at Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue There will
also be visiting 1 hour prior to the service on Wed. at church. SUGGESTED MEMORIAL: Donations may be made to
the Potter Family.
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POTTER, RUSSELL
C. MR.
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 12 November 2006, Page 10-A
Russell C.
Potter, Lt. COL (Ret.), Whitehall. Col.
Potter, age 77, died November 8, 2006.
Born May 8, 1929, in Muskegon, to Arthur and Vera “Mimi” (Ashcraft)
Potter, he had lived in the White Lake area for many years. On October 17, 1953, in Whitehall, he married
the former Phyllis Schilleman. A
graduate of Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor degree, he entered
the US Army where he was a senior aviator, achieving the rank of Lt. Colonel. He served one tour of Korea and two tours of
Vietnam, retiring in 1978. He then
served as the manager of the Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69 Club Room
for 16 years. Col. Potter was a member
of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, Don Rea VFW Post #8846, White Lake
Eagles Aerie #3214, Army Aviation Association of America and Retired Officers
Association. He was preceded in death by
two brothers, Robert Potter and Arthur Potter.
FAMILY: His wife, Phyllis; sons, Bruce (Jan) Potter, and their children,
Hope & Hannah, and Brian (Lisa) Potter and their children, Dillon, McKenzie
& Kara; a brother, Howard (Clara) Potter of Whitehall; 2 sisters-in-law,
Jean Potter and Roberta Potter, both of Whitehall. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, November 13, 2006,
at 11:00 AM, from Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, 803 E. Colby St.,
with the Rev. Jan Johnson and Cmdr. Nancy Frye officiating. Military Honors will be bestowed by Algot
Johnson American Legion Post #69 at the time of service. VISITING HOURS: Sunday, 4-7 PM, at Clock
Funeral Home in Whitehall. DONATIONS:
Memorial Fund of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, 803 E. Colby St.,
Whitehall 49461 or Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400, Muskegon
49441. CLOCK - White Lake
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POTTER, William H.
POULIN,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Anniversary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Wednesday, March
27, 1935, page 6:9 Mr., Mrs. Robert Poulin Are Honored on 25th
Wedding Anniversary To honor Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Poulin on their 25th
wedding anniversary, a group of relatives and other friends gave a party at their home on the Grand Haven
road last night. Bridge and pedro entertained and prizes were presented to Jack
Poulin, Mrs. Martin Jensen, Edward
Poulin, Mrs. Charles McComb, Martin Jensen and Mrs. Louis Keffer. Refreshments
were attractively served at tables to 30 guests. Mr. and Mrs. Poulin were showered with gifts.
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POULSON/PAULSON – others
researching this surname: Penny Pollock
POWELL,
CHARLES D. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 23 August 1981, Page 5C
POWELL, MR.
CHARLES D., 15000 Hall Rd., Ravenna. Mr.
Powell, age 75, died Friday night at Brookhaven Nursing Center following a long
illness. Surviving are his wife, Elsie;
3 daughters, Mrs. Leighton (Alice) Suneson of Texarkana, Texas, Mrs. Patricia
Gordon, and Miss Pamela Powell, both of Ravenna; 6 sons, Charles David &
Janet of Casnovia, James & Joyce of Grand Rapids, Michael & Karen of
Bailey, Dennis & Mary, Paul & Jean, all of Ravenna, Thomas of Muskegon
Heights; 42 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00
P.M. from the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant with Pastor Joseph Balbach
officiating. Interment in the Hilton
Cemetery. For memorials, please consider
the Michigan Heart Fund. Envelopes are
available at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends Sunday
and Monday, 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. —McKinley
Grant & Newaygo
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POWELL,
Dennis & Maryhelen
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Saturday, December 16, 1989, page 1
(Picture of
accident) Two die, one hurt in
crash A two-car crash on M-46 near
Maple Island Road Friday night left two
people dead and a third critically injured.
State police said a man and a woman traveling eastbound were killed when their car slid into the path of a
westbound compact car and was struck broadside at approximately 8:30 p.m. THE TWO were pronounced dead at the scene by
Dr. Lambertus Mulder, deputy medical examiner.
Their names were withheld pending
notification of realtives. Trevor
Wagenmaker, 20 of 332 River Rd., Coopersville, driver of the westbound vehicle was admitted at Hackley
Hospital with multiple injuries and trauma.
He was listed in critical
condition Friday night in the hospital's Intensive Care Unit. A 2-year old girl riding in the rear seat of
the first vehicle escaped serious injury
and was treated for minor injuries at Muskegon General Hospital. She is unrelated to the fatally injured couple, a hospital
officials said. STATE POLICE Trooper
David Barber, an accident reconstruction
specialist, said that, based on accounts of witnesses, the driver of the
eastbound car had attempted to get ahead
of another eastbound vehicle just before the five lanes of M-46 merge into two
lanes just east of Maple Island Road. The driver apparently lost control on the
slushy road surface and the car went into a sideways skid, crossing the centerline. The midsized car was heavily damaged by the
impact, requiring the use of a Hurst Tool by
Egelston Township rescue personnel to extricate the victims.
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POWELL,
Dennis & Maryhelen (Sokolowski)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, December 18, 1989, page 5C
POWELL, MR
& MRS DENNIS & MARYHELEN
Ravenna, MI Mr. and Mrs. Powell
passed away Friday evening of accidental
injuries. They are survived by their children,
daughter, Mrs. Sheri (Kevin) McGinnis, 3 sons, Dennis K., Jr., Tracy and Bradley, Granddaughter,
Kathleen all of Ravenna. MaryHelen is
also survived by her parents, Kazimir
& Helen Sokolowski of Bailey and 5 brothers; James and Samuel both of Newaygo,
Willis of Grand Rapids, David of Bailey,
Robert of the State of Alaska. Dennis is
also survived by 5 brothers, David of Plainwell, James of Grand Rapids, Michael of Bailey, Paul of
Ravenna, Tom of Muskegon, 3 sisters, Alice Sunneson of TX, Pat Marvin of Sparta, Pamela Powell of TN. SERVICE
Tuesday morning, 11:00 a.m. at the Throop Funeral Home, Ravenna, Fr. Raymond Buck & Rev. Elvin Hardin
officiating. Burial in Hilton
Cemetery. Visitation today 2-4 & 7-9
p.m. Rosary Service 7 p.m. tonight. MEMORIALS The Powell Family of Muskegon Co.
Child Haven. Throop, Ravenna
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POWELL,
ELSIE S. MRS.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 28
November 1983, Page 6C
POWELL, MRS.
ELSIE S., 15000 Hall Rd., Ravenna, MI.
Mrs. Powell age 73, died suddenly Saturday. She was the widow of Charles D. Powell. Surviving are her family, Alice and Leighton
Suneson, of Texas, Patricia Garden and Pamela Powell, both of Ravenna, David
and Janet of Casnovia, James and Joyce of Grand Rapids, Michael and Karen of
Bailey, Dennis and Mary and Paul and Jean, all of Ravenna, Thomas of Muskegon
Hts. 43 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 1 brother Lynn Brisbin of
Ravenna, 2 sisters, Mrs. Dick (Bernice) Simpson of California, Mrs. Dollie Cobb
of Florida, several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the First Baptist
Church of Kent City, with Revs. Joseph Balbach and Daniel Mead officiating. Interment in Hilton Cemetery. A Family Prayer service will be held at 12:45
p.m. in the church. Relatives and
friends may call McKinley Funeral Home in Grant, today from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. —McKinley Grant and Newaygo
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POWELL,
Henry S.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, MI Wednesday, May 14, 1958, page 12:3
Henry S.
Powell, Bailey, Dies Bailey, May 14 --
Henry S. Powell, 71, resident of the Bailey area for the past 14 years,
died unexpectedly of a heart attack
Monday evening at his home. Mr. Powell
had been employed at the Bull orchards for many
years. He was a member of the
IOOF Lodge 302, and married Miss Nellie Lantz Sept. 16, 1916 at Lake City. The couple
had resided there and at Grand Rapids before coming here. He leaves his wife, a son, Charles, of
Ravenna; a brother. Louis of Cadillac, a
sister, Mrs. Carl Jordan of Houghton Lake, nine grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday at the North
Casnovia Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Knickerbocker officiating. Burial will
be in Seaman Cemetery. Friends
may call at McKinley Chapel, Grant.
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POWELL, Maryhelen (Sokolowski)
– See Dennis
Powell article and obituary
POWELL, Myron H.
POWELL, Walter C.
POWERS
(Mrs. Alvin G.) Marguerite I. (Cummings)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI, Monday, December 28, 1987, page 5C
POWERS, MRS.
MARGUERITE I. 269 W. Broadway Ave. Muskegon Hts. Mrs. Marguerite I. Powers, age 87, died
Saturday evening at a local hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Powers was born June 29, 1900 in Ferry,
MI coming to Muskegon in 1919 from Manistee.
The former Marguerite I. Cummings was married to Alvin G. Powers in
Manistee on December 6, 1919. She was a member of the Temple Methodist
Church, the W.S.C.S. of Temple Church and the Edith Parks Circle. SURVIVORS include her husband Alvin and a
son, Richard D. (Mary Beth) Powers of
Rochester, MN. THE FUNERAL SERVICE for
Mrs. Powers will be held at Lee Funeral Home Wednesday, 1:30 P.M. with the Rev.
Don Eddy officiating. She will be laid to rest in Mona View
Cemetery. VISITATION will be Tuesday 2-4
& 7-9 P.M. –Lee
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POYNTER,
MICHAEL G.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 25 June 2006, Page 4-B
Michael G.
Poynter, Montague. Michael G.
Poynter, age 17, died June 15, 2006, doing what he loved, in the outdoors, on White
Lake, fishing with a friend. Born March
20, 1989, in Shelby, to George and Pamela (Bickel) Poynter, he had lived in the
White Lake area all his life and had been a student at Montague High School. Michael was an avid outdoorsman and
experienced fisherman and hunter. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Danielle Poynter. FAMILY: His mother, Pamela Poynter; his
father, George Poynter; a half-sister, Cara Crawford; a grandmother, Janet
Eisenlohr; a grandfather, Howard (Linda) Bickel. MEMORIAL VISITATION: Sunday, June 25, 2006
from 2-5 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall. DONATIONS: Family Expense Fund, c/o Clock
Funeral Home, Box 176, Whitehall 49461.
CLOCK - White Lake
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PRAWDZCK,
TONY MR.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,
Muskegon, Michigan, 10 December 1986, Page 2B
TONY
PRAWDZCK, 79, of 1380 E. Sherman died Tuesday at a local nursing home. Arrangements by Walburn-Sytsema.
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PREDKO
PRESCOTT, Charles Storrs
PRESCOTT, Elliott D.
PRESTON, BARBARA
L. MRS. (JORDAN)
OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan,
30 December 2007, Page 4-B
Barbara L. Preston, Bridgman, MI. Barbara Lucille Preston, 59, of Bridgman,
passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center,
St. Joseph. A Graveside Service will be
at 9:30 AM Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman,
followed by a Memorial Service and a Celebration of Life, 11 AM at Harbert
Community Church in Harbert. Barbara was
born August 4, 1948 in Chicago the daughter of Cushman and Virginia (Glessner)
Jordan. She was a 1966 graduate of River
Valley Schools and a member of Harbert Community Church. Survivors include her children – Robert
(Tamra) Preston of Bridgman, Randall (Tanya) Preston of Dundee, Michigan, and
Ryan (Tamsen) Preston of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren; her mother, Virginia
Johnson of Three Oaks; four brothers – Leonard Johnson of Big Rapids, William
(Cindy) Jordan of Clay, New York, Cushman Jordan of Warren, Ohio, John Johnson
of Mason, Michigan, and Kimberly (Ben) Oman of New Buffalo. Barbara was also preceded in death her
father, Cushman Jordan. Arrangements
have been entrusted to Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy.,
Bridgman. Share a memory with the family
at www.PikeFH.com
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PRICE, Darresa
Birth notice
a boy, at Mercy General Oak Campus,
Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.
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PRICE,
John and Susie McNitt
Wedding
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI November 20,
1895, page 7:1
Last evening at the Central M.E. church parsonage, John Price and Miss
Susie McNitt, both of Ravenna, were
married. Rev. J. P. MacCarthy
officiating. They will reside in that township. The groom is the brother of Miss Gertrude Price,
a teacher in the city schools.
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PRINGLE,
Merrill Auson
Prins, George
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Tuesday, 9 July 1963, page
11 Local Woman’s Brother Dies. George Prins, 58, of Augusta, died Monday
evening at the Ft. Custer State Home, Augusta, after a long illness. He was born November 24, 1903 at Holland and
had been a resident of Lapeer and Augusts the past 40 years. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sidney Rop
of Muskegon; two stepbrothers, John and Frederick Veneberg of Holland, a
stepsister, Miss Bertha Veneberg of Vera Cruz, Mexico.
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Muskegon Chronicle, Tuesday, 9 July, 1963,
page 21
Prins, Mr.
George Augusta, Michigan Mr. George Prins, age 58 yrs. passed away
Monday evening at the residence.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery
Chapel and the interment will be in the Pilgrim Home Cemetery at Holland,
Mich. - Sytsema
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PRIVACKY,
Frank S.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle,Muskegon, Michigan, Monday, February 11,2002
Obituary:
PRIVACKY, Mr. Frank S. Muskegon Mr. Frank S. Privacky, age 75, passed away
Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2002 at
his home. He was born May 24, 1926 to John And Elizabeth (Mittak) Privacky in Muskegon Heights, and was a life
resident of the Muskegon area. He worked at Muskegon Piston Ring for 40 years before retiring, and was a
U.S.Navy Veteran of WWII. Frank married the former Jean C. Vaughn in 1949, and she preceded him in death
on October 18, 1988. SURVIVORS include 1 son, Frank D Privacky of Tuscon, AZ; 4 sisters, Helen
Wilson of San Diego, CA, Irene Erickson of Norton Shores, Mary Wierengo of Port Charlotte, FL. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother John Privacky. A TIME OF GATHERING with the family will be
from 3-6 PM Saturday afternoon at The Walburn Chapl, Sytsema Funeral Home, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
There will be no funeral service. For a more lasting memorial, please consider Hospice of
Muskeon/Oceana.
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PROCTOR, Charles H.
PROSCH,
CHARLAINE A. “SHARKY” MRS. (SCOTT)
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 1 April 2007, Page 4-B
Charlaine A.
“Sharky” Prosch, Montague. Mrs. Prosch, age 83, died March 20,
2007. Born October 2, 1923, in Ellis,
Kansas, to Malcolm and Ruth (Angerman) Scott, she had lived in the White Lake
area off and on for many years. On
December 29, 1945, in Berwyn, Illinois, she married Richard Prosch and had been
a co-owner & operator of Prosch Medical Supply Co. in Muskegon for 10
years. She was a member of Montague
United Methodist Church. A graduate of
Northwestern University with a Bachelor Degree, Mrs. Prosch was an AAUW Circle
Past President, a member of garden clubs in Illinois and Arizona and was a
past-president of the Montague Garden Club, as well as a member of White Lake
Yacht Club. FAMILY: Her husband,
Richard; 3 sons, Timothy (Pamela) Prosch of Chicago, Douglas (Susan) Prosch of
Ballwin, MO and Thomas (Chris) Prosch of Annandale, VA; 6 grandchildren, Dakota
(Fernando) Regueiro of IL, Elizabeth and Troy Prosch of MO and Allison, Scott
& Graham Prosch of VA. MEMORIAL
SERVICE: Saturday, April 7, 2007, at 11:00 AM, from Montague United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Gary P. Bekofske and Mr. James K. Tanis officiating. VISTING HOURS: Friday, April 6, 5-7 PM, at
Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.
DONATIONS: Alzheimer’s Association, MI Great Lakes Chapter, 107 Aprill
Dr., Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1903 or Memorial Fund of Montague United
Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague 49437. CLOCK - White Lake
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 25 March 2007, Page 4-B
Charlaine A.
“Sharky” Prosch, Montague. Mrs. Prosch,
age 83, died March 20, 2007. Born
October 2, 1923, in Ellis, Kansas, to Malcolm and Ruth (Angerman) Scott, she
had lived in the White Lake area off and on for many years. On December 29, 1945, in Berwyn, Illinois,
she married Richard Prosch and had been a co-owner & operator of Prosch
Medical Supply Co. in Muskegon for 10 years.
She was a member of Montague United Methodist Church. A graduate of Northwestern University with a
Bachelor Degree, Mrs. Prosch was an AAUW Circle Past President, a member of
garden clubs in Illinois and Arizona and was a past-president of the Montague
Garden Club, as well as a member of White Lake Yacht Club. FAMILY: Her husband, Richard; 3 sons, Timothy
(Pamela) Prosch of Chicago, Douglas (Susan) Prosch of Ballwin, MO and Thomas
(Chris) Prosch of Annandale, VA; 6 grandchildren, Dakota (Fernando) Regueiro of
IL, Elizabeth and Troy Prosch of MO and Allison, Scott & Graham Prosch of
VA. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, April 6,
5-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in Whitehall.
VISTING HOURS: Friday, April 6, 5-7 PM, at Clock Funeral Home in
Whitehall. DONATIONS: Alzheimer’s
Association, MI Great Lakes Chapter, 107 Aprill Dr., Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI
48103-1903 or Memorial Fund of Montague United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St.,
Montague 49437. CLOCK - White Lake
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PROW,
JAMES JR. MR.
Obituary
White Lake Beacon,
Whitehall, Michigan, 21 March 2004, Page 7-B
Mr. James
Prow Jr., Formerly of Whitehall. Passed
away in Oklahoma. Funeral services and
graveside services were held on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at the Ever Rest
Funeral Home and Chapel, in Muskegon, with interment in Sunrise Memorial
Gardens, also in Muskegon.
Ever Rest -
Muskegon
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PUCKETT,
JEAN LYNETTE
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 12 August 1957, Page 19
Jean
Puckett, Infant, Dies. Jean
Lynette Puckett, daughter of S/Sgt. and Mrs. Floyd Gerald Puckett, 458 W.
Webster avenue, died shortly after her birth early today at Osteopathic
Hospital. S/Sgt. Puckett is stationed
with the Air Force in Morraco. She is
survived by her parents, her grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Bakker and Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Puckett, all of Muskegon, and great-grandparents, Mrs. Armilda
Irwin and Joe R. Bakker, also of Muskegon.
15 August
1957, Page 34
PUCKETT,
BABY JEAN LYNETTE, 458 W. Webster Avenue.
Graveside services for Jean Lynette, infant daughter of S/Sgt. and Mrs.
Floyd Gerald Puckett will be held at 3:00 P. M. Friday at the Fruitland Twp.
Cemetery, Rev. R. A. Rieben officiating.
—Sytsema.
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PUCKETT,
JESSE L. MR.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 15 August 1961, Page 20
Jesse
Puckett, Steamfitter, Dies in Hospital. Jesse L. Puckett, 50, a steamfitter
employed by the Industrial Piping Service of Holland, died Tuesday at Hackley
Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Puckett,
of 169 S. Wilson Ave., Egelston Township, was born May 4, 1902, in Nashville,
Tenn. While a boy he moved to Hickman,
Ky., where he lived several years. A
resident of Muskegon the past 11 years, Mr. Puckett had lived here at previous
times. He married Liddie Mae Roberts,
April 10, 1924, at Union City, Tenn. Mr.
Puckett was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 154, and was
employed in Grand Haven. Surviving are
his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Crosby, Egelston Township; a son, F. Gerald
Puckett, also of Egelston Township; his father, Clay Puckett of Barlow, Ky.;
four sisters, Mrs. Wesley Saxton of Muskegon, Mrs. James Statzer of Kalamazoo,
and Mrs. James Jones and Marie Puckett of Hickman, Ky., and six grandchildren.
PUCKETT, MR.
JESSE L., 169 S. Wilson, Egelston Twp.
Mr. Jesse L. Puckett, age 50 years, passed away early Tuesday morning at
Hackley Hospital. Services will be held
at 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Sytsema Chapel, Rev. Bernard Ridings officiating
and the interment will be in the Fruitland Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home
beginning at 7:30 P.M. this evening.
—Sytsema.
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PUFFER, Hiram B.
Article
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, MI Monday, October 26, 1936, page 2
Aged
Man, Ill, Pines for Dog, Gift from Son.
H. B. Puffer, almost 80 years old and a resident of Muskegon and
the county of long standing, ill at his
home, 40 East Clay avenue, is grief-stricken and distressed at the loss of
his treasured pet, Nellie, which
vanished from his garage, Saturday about 8:30 p.m. The female beagle hound
meant much to the aged man, who is now
nearly blind. It was a gift from his
only son whom Mr. Puffer has not seen for
four years, and arrived Oct. 11 as a birthday anniversary gift. He is so distressed and worried at the loss
of the pet that Mr. Puffer cries
frequently, in his bed where he has been ill for about four weeks. The hound has brown ears, is marked with black and white, with heavy
ticking in the white, stands 13 or 14 inches high, and is nine months old.
Mr. Puffer was a resident of Muskegon township for many years and the
Puffer school is named in his honor.
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PUGH, Robert L.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle December 1, 2001 5B MR. ROBERT L. PUGH Norton Shores Robert L. Pugh, age 81, died Friday,
November 30, 2001. He was born on
January 19, 1920 in Tennessee and married the former JoAnn Pierce on July 12,
1946. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II and in the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a driver for over 30 years
at Campbell, Wyant & Cannon until retiring in 1978, and was a former member
of the Muskegon Heights VFW.
SURVIVORS 5 sons, Michael L.
(Cheryl) Pugh of Kearsarge, MI, James R. "Bob" (Debra) Pugh of
Muskegon, Ronald K. Pugh of Norton Shores, Steven M. Pugh "Spanky" of
Norton Shores, Jeffrey A. (Anita) Pugh of Muskegon; 2 daughters, Pamela K. Pugh
of Norton Shores, Debra M. Willer of Muskegon; 14 grandchildren and many great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his wife JoAnn on July 9, 1976.
SERVICE Monday, December 3, 2001,
10:30 AM at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Clifford Lones officiating. Interment at Norton Cemetery. -Clock-Muskegon
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PULSIPHER,
Clinton F. (Mr)
Obituary
Whitehall
Forum, Whitehall, Michigan, 23 November 1961, Page 2
C. F.
Pulsipher. Funeral services were held
at 10 a.m. Monday at Purdy Chapel for Clinton F. Pulsipher, 91, who died Nov. 8
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rena Johnson, whom he was visiting in North
Manchester, Ind. Rev. Kenneth Berlin
conducted the services. Graveside
services were held at 3 p.m. at McBride, Mich.
Mr. Pulsipher was born in Hillsdale county, Nov. 28, 1869, and as a boy
went to McBride. He farmed there until
moving to Muskegon in 1918. He was
married at McBride April 22, 1892, to Cora Mae Moore. She died on their wedding anniversary in
1946. Since that time he has lived with
another daughter, Mrs. Marvel Johnson on Todd road in Fruitland township. Besides the two daughters, he is survived by
six sons, Owen, Hesperia, Oren, Whitehall, Jack, in Florida, Eli, Muskegon, J.
C., Fruitland, and Eugene, in South Dakota; two other daughters, Mrs. Blanche
Hackett, Leroy, and Mrs. Mae Rasmussen, Luther; 38 grandchildren, 64
great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
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PULSIPHER,
Cora (Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 16 December 1976, Page 47
PULSIPHER,
MRS. CORA Route 1 Montague. Mrs.
Pulsipher, age 73, passed away Wednesday at Hackley Hospital. She is survived by 3 sons; Edward of
Hesperia, Lester of Rothbury, LaVern of Ruskin Florida; 3 daughters, Mrs.
Scottie (Helen) Baites of Montague, Mrs. Timothy (Diane) Stafford of Rothbury,
Mrs. Melvin (Joan) Kissling of Montague; a daughter Mrs. Mary Dollaway passed
away in 1973, 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Ralph
Harris of Holton, Clyde Harris of White Cloud; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sarah Filek,
Mrs. Mildred Zerfas, and Mrs. Hazzel Keur all of Muskegon. Funeral Services for Mrs. Pulsipher will be
held at 1:30 Saturday at the Cooper- Harris Funeral Home Shelby where she
reposes. The Rev. Commings, will
officiate. Interment will be at McBride,
Michigan.--Cooper-Harris
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PULSIPHER,
Cora M. (Mrs) Moore
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 23 April 1946, Page 10
Mrs. C.
Pulsipher, Dies at 73 on Her 53rd Wedding Day.
Death took Mrs. Clinton Pulsipher, 73 years old, of R. R. 2, Muskegon,
late Monday on her 53rd wedding anniversary.
She died at her home following an illness of two years. Head of a family that includes 10 children,
45 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, Mrs. Pulsipher had lived here for
24 years. Born on Sept. 26, 1872, at
Wabash, Ind., she spent her early life in Indiana and Ohio and later lived for
31 years at Edmore. As Cora M. Moore she
was married on April 22, 1893, at St. Johns.
She leaves her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Marvel Johnson, R. R. 1,
Whitehall; Mrs. Rena Johnson, Whitehall; Mrs. Blanche Hackett of Edmore and
Mrs. Mae Rasmussen of Reed City; six sons, Jack F., James C., Eli and Eugene C.
Pulsipher, all of Muskegon; Owen J. Pulsipher of Hesperia, and Oren C.
Pulsipher of R. R. 1, Whitehall; two brothers, David Moore of Grand Rapids and
Harvey Moore of Ionia.
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PULSIPHER,
Orin (Mr)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 3 October 1967, Page 23
ORIN
PULSIPHER - WHITEHALL -- Orin Pulsipher, 71, of Fruitland Township, died early
today at Shelby Community Hospital following a long illness. He was born Feb. 22, 1896, in Six Lakes, and
married Cora Harris on Feb. 16, 1919, in Muskegon. Surviving are his widow; three sons, Edward
of Muskegon, Lester of Rothbury and LaVern of Whitehall; four daughters, Mrs.
Beverly Bates, Mrs. Joan Kissling and Mrs. Diane Stafford of Montague and Mrs.
Mary Dollaway of Shelby; three brothers, including Eli of Muskegon; four
sisters, including Mrs. Marvel Johnson of Whitehall; 16 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. The funeral will be
at 1 p.m. Friday at the Cooper-Harris Funeral Home with burial in the McBride
Cemetery.
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PUMFERY, RICHARD MR.
SHERMAN,
ROBERT A. MR.
Obituary and Article
White Lake Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 28
August 1984, Page A-1
Cessna found near Twin Lake. Airplane crash kills two. An airplane crash near Twin Lakes last
Wednesday night killed the pilot and a 14-year-old neighbor boy from
Muskegon. Killed in the crash of a
single-engine Cessna 150 airplane were the pilot Richard Pumfery, age 54, who
lived during the week at 1249 Peck Street in Muskegon, and Robert A. Sherman, a
neighbor. Pumfery worked at Huron Cement
Company in Muskegon during the week, and flew home to his family in Covert on
weekends. The crash occurred about 8:30
p.m. last Wednesday in a wooded area about 1,500 feet north of White Lake
Drive, between Russell and Blue Lake roads, said Muskegon County Sheriff’s
Department Captain Orville Budd.
However, searchers did not find the downed aircraft until 9:30 a.m. on
Thursday. The airplane was not reported
missing until 3 a.m. when a signal from the airplane’s “black box” was relayed
from a Soviet satellite to Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis, Missouri. Captain Budd said residents in the area heard
the sound of the crash, but did not attribute it to an airplane crash until they
heard an aircraft was missing. The
signal indicated the downed aircraft was located west of Russell Road about 12
miles north of Muskegon, said Captian Budd.
A tentative search was made until daylight Thursday, then an intensive
ground and air search located the crash site.
The Cessna, which crashed nose first, was spotted by a Coast Guard
helicopter from Traverse City. Also,
joining the search were aircraft from the Civil Air Please turn to Page 6.
Page A-6.
Plane crash. Continued from Page
1. Patrol, the WZZM-TV helicopter, the Muskegon
County Sheriff’s deputies and mounted posse, a Civil Defense airplane and
private individuals. Personnel from the
Blue Lake Township Fire Department assisted in extrication of the bodies from
the airplane. Both Pufery and Sherman
suffered severe injuries and were already dead when found, said Captain
Budd. The bodies were taken to Muskegon
General Hospital where Muskegon County medical Examiner Dr. Henry DeLeeuw
performed autopsies. Captain Budd said
it was reported the pilot and his neighbor boy went to the Northside Airport on
River Road, where the airplane was kept, to wash the Cessna. Apparently, he said, they decided to
fly. The cause of the crash is being
investigated by the National Safety Board.
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PURDY,
DONNA M. MRS. (HOOK)
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 18 December 2005, Page 6-B
Donna M.
Purdy, Sturgeon
Bay, WI, (formerly of Montague). Mrs.
Purdy, age 92, died December 15, 2005, in Sturgeon Bay. Born June 25, 1913, in Oceana County, to Guy
and Rhea (Williams) Hook, she moved to the White Lake area in 1945. On September 3, 1938, in Hart, she married E.
Wayne Purdy and had been a homemaker and very active in the operation of the
Purdy Funeral Home of Whitehall with her husband from 1950 until 1971, and
continued to live in the area for a number of years. She had been a member of White Lake
Congregational UCC. Mrs. Purdy was
preceded in death by a brother, N.J. Hook.
FAMILY: Her husband, E. Wayne; 2
daughters, Margo (Edward) Ireland of WI and Karin (Herbert) Smith of AZ; 5
grandchildren, Scott (Rebeccah) Smith of VA, Jeff (Cami) Funnell of WI, Kelly
(Scott) Tipton of OH, Tim (Erin) Funnell of WI and Steve (Nichole) Mischo of
AZ; 9 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sally Johnson of Montague. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service will be held at a later
time. CLOCK - White Lake
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PURDY, E. WAYNE
MR.
PURDY, DONNA M. MRS.
OBITUARY
White Lake Beacon,
Whitehall, Michigan, 30 July 2006, Page 4-B
E. Wayne
Purdy and Donna M. Purdy, Sturgeon Bay, WI (formerly of Whitehall). MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, Aug. 5, at 11:00
AM., at White Lake Congregational UCC in Whitehall. MASONIC MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be conducted
by Montague-Whitehall Lodge #198 F & AM at the church at the time of the
service. VISITING HOURS: Memorial Fund
of White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461. CLOCK - White Lake
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PURDY, RICHARD T.
OBITUARY
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 15 October 2006, Page 6-B
Richard T.
Purdy, Walkerville. Mr. Richard T.
Purdy, age 44, died Friday, October 6, 2006.
He was born August 25, 1962 in Hart.
He married the former Rose Strait in Hart on August 31, 2002. Richard was employed as a truck driver for
Greiner’s Green Acres Farm. He is
survived by his wife, Rose of Walkerville; 1 daughter, Megan Purdy of Gaylord,
MI; his brothers and sisters, Cindy Marie (fiancée Bill Sherwood) Harjes of
Belmont, MI, Jeff (Deb) Harjes of Grand Rapids, Shirley (Chuck) Courtney of
Swartz Creek, MI, Stacy Jo (Daniel) Parsons of Walkerville, Brenda (Ken) Falk
of Grass Lake, MI, Kara (Don) Hayes of Baldwin, J.R. (Mel) Harjes of Mears,
Ryan Harjes of Seattle, WA, Andrew Harjes of Mt. Pleasant and Samantha Harjes
of Mears; his parents, mother, Sandy (Dan) Krupp of White Cloud, fathers,
Kenneth (Susan) Purdy of Shelby and Stanley (Loretta) Harjes of Mears; 2
adopted sisters, Regina (Todd) Metzler of Hart and Vicki (George) Backing of
Grand Rapids; mother in law, Eunice Strait of Walkerville; brothers and sisters
in law, Evelyn (Don) Miller of Fremont, Gary (Colleen) Strait of Shelby, Carol
(Robert) Bitson of Shelby and Willard (Lisa) Strait of Eaton Rapids; three
step-sisters, Susan (Sam) Brufladt of Rothbury, Jackie Waters of Bitley and
Karen (Bill) Stellema of Walker; and step-brother, Steve (Jeannie) Krupp of
Montague. He is also survived by several
nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The
funeral service for Richard was held Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.
from the Tate-King Funeral Home with Pastor Glen Bearss officiating. Interment in Elbridge Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the
needs of the family. TATE-KING - Hart
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PURDY,
WAYNE E. MR.
Obituary
White Lake
Beacon, Whitehall, Michigan, 2 April 2006, Page 4-B
Mr. E. Wayne
Purdy, Sturgeon Bay, WI, (formerly of
Montague). Mr.
Purdy, age 97, died March 27, 2006. Born
October 7, 1908, in Hart, to Edwin and Josie (Fletcher) Purdy, he had lived in
the White Lake area for a number of years.
On September 3, 1938, in Hart, he married the former Donna M. Hook, who
preceded him in death on December 15, 2005.
Mr. Purdy attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science and was a
licensed mortician, owning and operating Purdy Funeral Home in Whitehall from
1950 until retiring in 1971. He had been
a member of White Lake Congregational UCC and a Life member of White Lake Lodge
#198 F & AM. Mr. Purdy served in the
US Army Air Corps and was preceded in death by a brother, Ross Purdy. FAMILY:
2 daughters, Karin Jo (Herbert) Smith and Margo Sue (Edward) Ireland; 5
grandchildren, Scott (Rebeccah) Smith of VA, Jeff (Cami) Funnell of WI, Kelly
(Scott) Tipton of OH, Tim (Erin) Funnell of WI and Nichole (Steve) Mischo of
AZ; 9 great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws, Sally Johnson of Montague and Thelma
Hook of Hart; special cousins, the Chuck Monaweck family. MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service honoring both Mrs. Purdy
and Mr. Purdy will be held Saturday, August 5, 2006, at 11:00 AM, at White Lake
Congregational UCC with the Rev. Keith N. Koebel and the Rev. Pam L. Koebel
officiating. A MASONIC MEMORIAL SERVICE
will be conducted at the time of the service by White Lake Lodge #198 F &
AM at the church. VISITING HOURS: 10:00 AM until service time at the
church. DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of
White Lake Congregational UCC, 1809 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461. CLOCK - White Lake
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PUTNAM,
Earl Henry
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Monday, June 26, 2000
Obituary:
PUTNAM, Mr. Earl Henry Holton Mr. Earl Henry Putnam, age 73, died Sunday,
June 25, 2000 at home. He was born in
Pontiac, MI on July 25, 1926 to Henry & Frieda (Hesse) Putnam & married
the former Doris Brott in Muskegon on
September 17, 1949. Mr. Putnam was a Veteran having served in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He had worked
as an Electrical Engineer for 20 years at Morton Manufacturing & then worked
for Shaw Box Crane for 20 years prior to retiring in 1991. Mr. Putnam
attended Grace (Blue Lake) Community
Church & was a member of the Holton American Legion, Montague V.F.W. &
the Eagle Scouts. He enjoyed
woodworking, gardening & birdwatching. SURVIVORS: wife, Doris; 4 sons,
Larry (Barb) Putnam of Schoolcraft, MI,
Tom (Carol) Putnam & Daniel (Catharine) Putnam both of Fruitport, MI &
Mark Putnam of Twin Lake, MI; 2
daughters, Janice "Cookie" (Clyde) Westra of Grand Rapids, MI &
Julie (Robert) Kieft of Whitehall, MI; 1
sister, Beverly Predko of OR; 1 brother, Jack (Jean) Putnam of CA; 14
grandchildren; 2 great- grea-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
SERVICE: Wednesday, June 28, 2000, 1:00pm at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Larry Ward officiating.
Interment at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Tuesday 7-9 pm at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Hospice
of Muskegon/Oceana County or Grace (Blue Lake)
Community Church Building Fund. Clock
Muskegon
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PUTNUM,
George (Mr)
Obituary
Whitehall
Forum, Whitehall, Michigan, 4 November 1898, Page 8
MONTAGUE -
Geo. Putnam, aged about three score and ten, died last Saturday at the home of
his daughter Mrs. Edwin Grow in White River.
The funeral was held at his late home Tuesday, Rev. C. E. Hoag, of
Whitehall, officiating.
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PYLE,
Adam
PYLE,
Richard (Mr. & Mrs.)
PYLE,
Adam (Mr. & Mrs.)
LAMB,
Thomas C. (Mr. & Mrs.)
HERMAN,
John
Auto
Accident
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan 1928-1929
Mr. and Mrs
Richard Pyle Seriously Injured in Auto Crash Holland, May 25 - seven persons
four of them resident of Muskegon and Muskegon Heights were injured in an
accident a half mile north of here yesterday afternoon when two cars collided
head on. The seriosly injured are: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pyle, 1727 Fifth St.,
Muskegon both suffering from fractured skulls. The less seriously injured are:
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pyle, Sr., 834 Sanford st., Muskegon Heights. Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas C. Lamb of Texas and
John Herman of California. Recovery of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pyle was regarded
as doubtful this noon. In addition to a fractured skull, Mrs. Pyle has
fractured ribs, internal chest injuries, and numberous lacerations. Mr. Pyle
who was driving the car suffered in addition to the fractured skull, sever cuts
and bruises. Arrival of the seven
patients at the hospital here taxed the accomodations to capacity and a call
was sent to Muskegon for nurses. Three were sent. The Pyles were returning to
Muskegon from Anderson, Indiana. A short distance north of this city, Richard
Pyle drove past a machine going in the same direction but in turning back on to
his right side of the road a front wheel ran off the pavement. In turning back
onto the pavement, the car began swerving and crashed with an oncoming car,
driven by John Herman which also contained Mr. and Mrs. Lamb. The Herman car turned over in the ditch and
the impact of the two machines, swung the Pyle car about, although it remained
upright on the pavement facing south.
Adam Pyle, Sr. suffered a broken clavicle and broken left leg. Mrs. Pyle
has a broken arm and leg. Mr. Lamb was
cut about the body and his wife's jaw was broken in two places. Mr. Herman has a broken leg. A few minutes after the accident, Sheriff
Cornelius Stekett of Grand Haven came by and he took the injured back to the
local hospital. The accident occurred shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The driver of the car which Mr. Pyle had passed failed to stop and
so far the identity of the driver or owner has not been revealed. Nurses who were sent from Muskegon through
the local hospitals were Marjorie Harvey, Marie Reed and Miss Rebbins. I am not related to this person but I got the
second part of an article written about her on a copy of one of my families
obits. The article can be found in the
People's Scrapbook #2 located at Hackley Library in Muskegon, MI. The date on
my copy has been cut off but the dates on the other article on this paper are
from 1928-1929.