Glenn T. Craig
Sep 15, 2007
Mr. Glenn T. Craig, age 64, went to be his Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2007.He was born in Detroit on August 1, 1943 to Thomas W. and Frances E. (Griffin) Craig. Glenn was a resident of Pentwater during most of his life, prior to his moving to Whitehall in 1996. He received his education and was a graduate from...
Franklin L. Knowles
Aug 17, 2007
Mr. Franklin L. Knowles, age 73, died Friday, August 17, 2007. He was born in Colfax Township on February 13, 1934 to Max and Essie (Flanery) Knowles. Frank treasured his early years on the family farm with his parents and 10 siblings. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and nature. In 1954, Frank married the former Lita Scouten and they shared 17...
Lyle Frick
Aug 13, 2007
Mr. E. Lyle Frick was born in Shelby on September 30, 1914 to Fred and Rose Anna (Moore) Frick, they moved to Walkerville in 1928. He graduated from Walkerville High School in 1933, and then married Leona Chase in 1940. Lyle owned the Frick's Gas and Service Station on the corner of 176th Avenue and Main Street. He then bought...
Raymond Luther Allen
Aug 9, 2007
Mr. Raymond L. Allen, age 79, died Thursday August 9, 2007. He was born October 4, 1927 in Franklin County, Illinois to Lexa and Ella (Worden) Allen. Raymond married the former Donna France in Allegan, MI on April 8, 1962. He was a farmer and also was employed as a yard clerk for Links Lumber Company in Stranach, retiring in...
Raymond C. Kokx
Aug 4, 2007
Mr. Raymond C. Kokx, age 92, died Saturday, August 4, 2007. He was born in Hart on December 15, 1914 to Charles and Stella (Claeys) Kokx. Mr. Kokx was a graduate of Hart High School and had two years of education at Michigan State University. On November 4, 1944 he married the former Doris Schaner, who preceded him in death...
Phyllis M. Miller
Aug 3, 2007
Mrs. Phyllis M. Miller, age 87, of Hart died Friday, August 3, 2007. She was born in Crystal Township on December 23, 1919 to Lindon and Ida (Conkle) Cole. Mrs. Miller attended Hart High School and worked as a Dental assistant in the Hart area for over 40 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Hart, United...
Ramona M. Escamilla
Aug 1, 2007
Mrs. Ramona M. Escamilla, age 86, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007. She was born in San Antonio, TX on March 3, 1921 to Agustin and Cresencia (Rogue) Martinez. Mrs. Escamilla was a homemaker. She is survived by her children; sons, Ramon (Elida) Escamilla of Crystal Twp, Jose Escamilla of Crystal Twp, Jesus (Maria) Escamilla of Crystal Twp, Gilberto (Maria) Escamilla...
Debra K. Blamer
Jul 31, 2007
Miss Debra K. Blamer, age 46, died Tuesday July 31, 2007. She was born in Hart on March 14, 1961 to James and Lorraine (Adams) Blamer. She attended Pentwater High School and had graduated in 1978 from Pleasant Valley High School. She also obtained her two year college degree from Scott Community College. Debra is survived by her 2 daughters,...
Joseph J. Briggeman
Jul 21, 2007
Mr. Joseph J. Briggeman, age 87, died Saturday, July 21, 2007. He was born in Cicero, IL to Joseph and Anna (Kuppet) Briggeman. Joseph graduated from St. Mel's High School in Chicago, IL and graduated in 1942 from Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA with a degree in Economics. He married the former Nancy Williams in Chicago, IL on November 1,...
William P. Walker
Jul 3, 2007
Mr. William P. Walker, age 71, died July 3, 2007. He was born August 20, 1935 in Kingwood, West Virginia to Samuel and Jesse (Shuttlesworth) Walker. Mr. Walker was employed as a Chemical Waste Controller at General Motors for 33 years until retiring in 1987. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the...
Helena M. Meehan
Jul 2, 2007
Mrs. Helena M. Meehan, age 94, died Monday July 2, 2007. She was born May 18, 1913 in Crystal Valley to Joseph and Lucia (Kokx) VanBergen. Helena was a homemaker and member of St. Vincent Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She was married to Joseph Baker and following his death, along with the deaths of their two children Billy...
Lois J. Warmuskerken
Jul 1, 2007
Mrs. Lois J.Warmuskerken, age 74, died Sunday, July 1, 2007. She was born April 4, 1933 in Hart to Ralph and Evelyn (Brimmer) Jacobs. On November 4, 1950 in Hart, she married Earl Warmuskerken. Lois was known for her cooking, especially her biscuits and pies. She also enjoyed sewing. She is survived by her husband Earl of Walkerville; 2 sons,...
Valeria M. Wilder
Jun 29, 2007
Mrs. Valeria M. Wilder, age 84, died Friday, June 29, 2007. She was born on July 6, 1922 in Kalamazoo to John and Anastasia (Gruszcyk) Owsiany. Mrs. Wilder received her formal education in 1943 from Western Michigan University and Oklahoma State University. She was an Extension Agent and Home Economist in Paw Paw, MI. Following her marriage to Loyd Wilder...
Lilah L. Payne
Jun 26, 2007
Mrs. Lilah L. Payne, age 90, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007. She was born April 29, 1917 in Leavitt Township, Oceana County, Michigan. She was the fourth child of John Franklin and Valeda Rose (Rumsey) Smith. The family later moved to Elbridge Township, Oceana County. She attended May School. On November 28, 1934, she married Max Payne of Elbridge Township....
Audrey A. Nelson
Jun 12, 2007
Audrey A. Nelson, age 89, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007. She was born in Scottville, MI on February 24, 1918 to George and Laura (Pleines) Peterson. She married Harland Nelson in 1962 at East Lansing, MI. Mrs. Nelson was employed as Health Laboratory Technician for the State of Michigan until her retirement in 1980. She attended the First Baptist Church...
Richard L. Baker
Jun 11, 2007
Mr. Richard L. Baker, age 68, died Monday, June 11, 2007. He was born October 13, 1938 in Holland, MI to Albert John and Norma (DeMaat) Baker. Mr. Baker served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his friends. Richard is survived by his daughters, Kelly Summers and Korri Nelson, both of Twin...
Leonids Persidskis
Jun 11, 2007
Mr. Leonids Persidskis, age 93, died Monday, June 11, 2007. He was born in Latvia on June 27, 1913 to Janis and Alvine (Miebolts) Persidskis. He married the former Elza Celmins, who preceded him in death on November 1, 2005. Mr. Persidskis was a tool and die maker and was employed by Garco and then Westhouse in Roseville, MI, until...
Lucas B. Rosalez
Jun 9, 2007
Mr. Lucas B. Rosalez, age 18, died Saturday, June 9, 2007. He was born in Hart on May 26, 1989 to Hector and Bea (Bryant) Rosalez. Lucas was a member of the incoming Senior Class of 2008 at Hart High School. Along with being a student, Lucas worked at Gull's Landing in Pentwater. He was a member of St. Gregory...
Audrey M. Snow
Jun 7, 2007
Audrey M. Snow, age 76 of Walkerville, died Thursday June 7, 2007. She was born May 20, 1931 in Leavitt Township, Oceana County to Max F. and Essie (Flannery) Knowles. She was a 1948 graduate of Walkerville High School and attended Western Michigan University. Audrey married Donald Snow on June 24, 1950. Audrey taught school at Ferry and Coopersville. Along...
Sigrid R. Helen Moore
May 31, 2007
Mrs. Sigrid R. "Helen" Moore, age 72, died Thursday, May 31, 2007. She was born in Germany to Johannas and Pauline (Russell) Wessel. Helen married Harry Moore in Phoenix, AL on November 8, 1961 and preceded her in death on May 2, 2002. She was a homemaker and a member of the Oceana County Council on Aging. Helen came to...
