Linda L. Smith
Oct 28, 2007
Mrs. Linda L. Smith, age 65, died Sunday, October 28, 2007. She was born in Baldwin, Michigan to Elton and Charlotte (Landon) Johnson. On October 26, 1963, at the Crystal Valley United Methodist Church, she married William Smith. Linda enjoyed her family, cooking holiday meals, going to yard sales and having coffee with friends. She also was a care giver...
Hope M. Dickenson
Oct 27, 2007
Mrs. Hope M. Dickenson, age 52, died Saturday, October 27, 2007. She was born January 28, 1955 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Ralph and Patricia (O'Dell) Carroll. She was a 1973 graduate of Mason County Central High School and married Raymond Dickenson, who preceded her in death. Hope enjoyed her children and grandchildren, vegetable and flower gardening, sewing and canning things...
Howard I. Schrumpf
Oct 20, 2007
Mr. Howard I. Schrumpf, age 87, died Saturday, October 20, 2007. He was born in Pentwater on July 11, 1920 to McKinley and Florence (Ryckman) Schrumpf. He married the former Dorothy VanNortwick in Ludington on April 6, 1946. Howard was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the US Army Air Corp in Australia. He obtained his Bachelors Degree in...
Carson B. Smith
Oct 4, 2007
Mr. Carson B. Smith, age 57, died Thursday, October 4, 2007. He was born in Hart on February 15, 1950 to Keith and Lydia "Mary" (Jensen) Smith. He was a graduate of Hart High School and was formerly employed at Villadsen's Greenhouse. Carson attended the Crystal Valley United Methodist Church and the Elbridge Community Church. He was also a military...
Daniel R. Ellinger, Dvm
Sep 30, 2007
Dr. Daniel R. "Doc" Ellinger, D.V.M., died Sunday, September 30, 2007. He was born in Grand Rapids on May 7, 1927 to Daniel and Irmabell (Maskey) Ellinger. Doc married the former Geraldine Lofquist on April 8, 1989 in Cascade, MI. He was a U.S.Army veteran of W.W. II serving from 1945-1947, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. Dan received his...
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...
