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Return to Obits and Info Main Page Achterhoff, Grace T. (Mrs.) Toppen Information donated by Matt Burns
Achterhoff, J. William Page 35 ACHTERHOFF, MR. J. WM. 1526 Winchester Dr., Glenside Mr. J. Wm. Achterhoff, 45 years, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon very unexpectedly at Hackley Hospital. The Funeral Rites for Mr. Achterhoff will be Saturday afternoon 2 o’clock in The First Presbyterian Church with Pastor J. C. DeVries officiating. Mr. Achterhoff will be laid to rest in Oakwood. Mr. Achterhoff is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary M., two daughters, Kathy and Joan; three sons, James P., Jason J. and Andrew A. all at home. Three brothers, John R., Clarence L., and Rolland H. Achterhoff all of Muskegon. The family will receive relatives and friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday in The Memorial Chapel of the Achterhoff Mortuary where Mr. Achterhoff will repose after 7 o’clock this evening. --Achterhoff. Information donated by Matt Burns
Achterhoff, John R. Obituary Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 21 December 1966 Page 15 Ranking Realtor, John Achterhoff, Is Dead at Age 50 John R. Achterhoff, one of the area’s best-known realtors and developers, died at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami, Fla., at 8 a.m. today. While the realtor had been in critical condition since he was stricken with a heart attack Nov. 15, death resulted from acute leukemia; discovered while Mr. Achterhoff was confined with the heart condition. Members of the family had been notified of the realtor’s terminal illness when it was detected and were told it was unlikely he could live until the new year. Mr. Achterhoff, 50, was known as one of the most controversial, yet effective, real estate developers in Western Michigan. His frequent clashes with city and township councils and commissions kept his projects in the public eye. But his adversaries conceded his vision and foresight resulted in some of the major developments and progress for the community. The realtor’s specialty was that of purchasing or optioning random parcels of land and then combining them in parcels suitable for development. Among most recent examples are sites of the Community College, Osteopathic Hospital, and Michigan Mental Health Hospital; all presently under construction on sites developed by the realtor. His own programs in the same area, now in construction, include the 9-hole University Park Golf Course and a 72-unit apartment project, the latter including a professional building. Earlier he had developed the Glenside Gardens apartment complex. In association with Robert D. Andrews earlier, he had developed residential communities at Garber Woods in North Muskegon and Indian Village in Norton Township. Born in Muskegon March 22, 1916, Mr. Achterhoff was graduated by Muskegon High School and attended the former Muskegon Junior College before beginning his real estate career with the late Milton Riordan. He became a licensed broker in 1940 and the following year, joined Mr. Andrews in the Andrews-Achterhoff Agency which was dissolved in 1950. He established the John R. Achterhoff Co. at that time. Mr. Achterhoff was named “Michigan Realtor of the Year” in 1962 by the MREA, was a member of the Society of Industrial Realtors, a national organization; was a member of the real estate advisory council of the Michigan Department of Economic Expansion; a director of the Norton Township Industrial Development Corp.; a director of the Great Lakes States Industrial Development Council, and a member of the National Real Estate Association, the convention of which he was attending when stricken. He leaves his widow, the former Ruth Kammen, whom he married in Muskegon Oct. 20, 1940; one son, Robert J., attending college in Florida; two daughters, Mary Jane, attending Ferris State College, and Susan, at home; and two brothers, Clarence L. of North Muskegon and Rolland H. of Muskegon. A third brother, J. William, died in March, 1965. Mr. Achterhoff made his home at 1491 Lexington Ave., Glenside, and maintained a summer home in Holcomb Hills, Grand Haven. 22 December 1966 Page 37 ACHTERHOFF, MR. JOHN R. 1491 Lexington Avenue Glenside The Funeral Rites for Mr. John R. Achterhoff will be Saturday afternoon 2 o’clock in the Bethany Christian Reformed Church with the Rev. Mr. William K. Stob, the Church Pastor, officiating. Mr. Achterhoff will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Achterhoff leaves his wife, Ruth ‘nee Kammen, Achterhoff at home; two daughters, Mary Jane, a student at Ferris State College in Big Rapids, and Susan, at home; one son, John R. Achterhoff, at home; two brothers, Clarence L. of North Muskegon and Rolland H. Achterhoff of Muskegon; and many other relatives and friends. The Family will receive relatives and friends 7 to 9 p.m. this evening and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Memorial Chapel of the Achterhoff Mortuary where Mr. Achterhoff will repose after 7 o’clock this evening and until 11 o’clock Saturday morning and at the Church after noon until the time of service. The Family suggest that for a more lasting Memorial to John, contributions be made to the Leukemia or Heart Fund Foundations for research. Contributions may be made at the Mortuary. --Achterhoff. Information donated by Matt Burns
ALBERT, May A. (Mrs.) Obituary Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 12 February 1976 Page 35 ALBERT, MRS. MAY A. Formerly of 1626 Manz Mrs. May A. Albert, 87 years, entered into rest Wednesday noon in DeBoer Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Born November 29, 1888, in Belleville, Ill., she had been a Muskegon are resident for the past 64 years, coming here from Terre Haute, Ind. On Nov. 29, 1906, in Terre Haute, Ind., the former May Wainwright was united in marriage to Allie Albert, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Albert was affiliated with First Christian Church and Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by a son, Joe W. Albert of San Leandro, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Morton of Murray, Utah; a sister, Mrs. Anna Powell of Ft. Myers, Fla.; her step-mother, Mrs. Julia Wainwright; 4 step-brothers and 4 step-sisters; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. The Funeral Rites for Mrs. Albert will be Friday forenoon 11:00 o’clock in the Memorial Chapel of the Achterhoff Mortuary, with her Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Carlyle Barnard, officiating. She will be laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends are invited to call, beginning at 2 o’clock this afternoon, at the Mortuary, where they may meet the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. –Achterhoff Information donated by Matt Burns
ALBRIGHT, Albert A. Obituary June 28, 1930 – Civil Was Veteran Taken By Death – Alber A. Albright Had Made Home Here Since 1910 – Albert A. Albright, 84 years old, died yesterday after a three years illness at his home, R. R. 7 Muskegon, He was born in Germany March 30, 1846 and came to this country at the age of two years. He had made his home in Muskegon since 1910. Mr. Albright was a veteran of the Civil War serving in company B. of the New York Infantry. He attended the Gospel Tabernacle. Surviving him are his widow, Ida’ on daughter, Mrs. Gregory Bertrad, of Aurora, Ill. And five grandchildren. Information was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley Public Library. Information donated by Barbara Hill
Alder, Ilean A. (Mrs.) Kiel Information donated by Anita Pugh
ALLTING, Menno Obituary The Muskegon Chronicle - 9 Jul 1908 Menno Allting Passes Away This Afternoon Pioneer Hollander Came to Muskegon in 1866 - Worked as Carpenter All His Life Menno Allting, a veteran carpenter and longtime resident of Muskegon , died at his home, 65 Ransom Street , at 1:30 this afternoon. Although he had been failing in health for the last six months, the end came unexpectedly, as Mr. Allting had been out of doors yesterday and seemingly was no weaker then usual. Mr. Allting came to Muskegon with his wife and family from his native home in the Netherlands in 1866 and had ever since resided here. He was born in 1835 and for an old man was very active up till last winter, working as a carpenter on his seventieth birthday as hard as many a young man. Among the Holland-Americans of this city, Mr. Allting had always held a position of prominence. He was one of the organizers of the First Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. Allting died March 7, 1906. The following children survive: George Allting of Detroit , Mrs. Grace Kellogg, Highland Park , Albert M. Allting of Chicago, Miss Ella Allting and Martin Allting of Muskegon
ALLTING, Martin Obituary The Muskegon Chronicle - 16 Oct 1963 The Memorial Service for Mr. Martin Allting began at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Balbirnie-Apostle Chapel, Rev. Thomas Pauley Jr. officiating and the interment was in Oakwood Cemetery , under the auspices of the Muskegon Lodge No. 274, B.P.O. Elks.
ALLTING, Ella Obituary Muskegon Chronicle - 25 May 1950, page 2 Miss Alting, 84, Pioneer, Dies Miss Ella Alting, 84 years old, 1311 Ransom street, a Muskegon resident more than 80 years, died today at Spring Haven Convalescent home following an extended illness. Born in the Netherlands , Jan. 9, 1866, Miss Alting came to Muskegon with her parents while an infant. She had been housekeeper for her brother, Martin Alting, a carpenter here, for many years. Miss Alting leaves two brothers, Martin and Albert Alting of Muskegon , a niece, Mrs. Grace Loose of Detroit , and a nephew, Sterling Kellogg, Detroit.
AMIOTTE, J.J. Information donated by Rick Dratz
Anderson, Alice Tompkins- (Mrs.) Obituary Funeral Rites Held for Alaiedon Woman Ill Five months at Daughters Home. Services for Mrs. Alice Tompkins Anderson, 68, were held at the Ball funeral home Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. James Bowker of the Mason Methodist church officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope cemetery, Lansing. Mrs. Anderson had been sick for five months. Death came Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Bartholomew of Alaiedon Township. Besides the daughter, Mrs. Anderson is survived by a brother (James) Howard Grant of Muskegon. Information donated by Anita Pugh Anderson, Alfred 25 Ruddiman Avenue, Saturday, April 1, 1916, a son, Alfred. Information donated by Bill Moore
ANDERSON, Amanda Marie & Dominic Joseph CORRADIN Marriage notice – Muskegon Chronicle September 17, 2001 page 3B
ANDERSON, Caroline (Mrs.) Halvorsen Obituary Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 19 August 1921 Page 13 WHITEHALL Mrs. Halvar Anderson of Fruitland, died Thursday aged 75 years. She had lived on the same farm for over fifty years. She is survived by the husband and several grown children. The funeral will be held from the Gordon school house Saturday afternoon, with Rev. A. M. Rustin, pastor of the Norwegian church, Muskegon, in charge of services. Interment will be in Oakhurst cemetery, Whitehall. Information donated by Matt Burns
Obituary 2 The Forum Whitehall, Michigan 25 August 1921 Page 1 Mrs. Halvar Anderson died at her home in Fruitland township Thursday, August 18th, after a lingering illness, aged 75 years. Mrs. Anderson was born in Norway, August 29, 1845. Her maiden name was Caroline Halvorsen. She came to this country at the age of seven years. She was married to Halver Anderson October 32, 1870 [sic]. The couple have resided at the farm in Fruitland township ever since. She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Emma Reside, Mrs. Etta Tyler and Albert L. Anderson, at home, six grand-children, Melvin A. and Ida A. Reside, Harold F., Blanche A., Lester A., and Walter H. Anderson. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the Gordon school, Rev. A. M. Rusten, pastor of the Muskegon First Evangelical Lutheran church officiating. Interment was made in Oakhurst cemetery. Information donated by Matt Burns
ANDERSOM, Charles Anton (Mr) Obituary Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, Wednesday, November 4,1925 RESIDENT OF CITY FOR 32 YEARS SUCCUMBS. Charles Anton Andersom, aged 54,of 357 Monroe Ave. died Tuesday afternoon at his home after a weeks' illness. Mr. Anderson was born January 2, 1871 at Kalmer, Sweden, where he was educated and grew to manhood. He came to the United States in 1888 settling in Hartford, Connecticut, where he lived for five years. He then came to Muskegon where he lived until his death. In 1905 he was married to Miss Jennie Johnson of this city. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Vikings and of the Samuel Lutheran Church. He leaves besides his widow, two daughters, Iola and Meredith, one son, Aldwin, all at home. Two brothers, Emil Anderson of Australia and Joseph Anderson of Muskegon: two sisters, Mrs. John Ekwal of Muskegon and Mrs. Edward Carlson of Hartford, Connecticut. Information donated by Joanne Wood
Anderson, daughter Birth Muskegon News Chronicle, 7 March 1912 Information donated by Bill Moore
ANDERSON, Emeline (Mrs.) Reed – Grant Obituary Entered Into Eternal Rest Saturday, April 23, 1977 ANDERSON, Emeline - (Mrs.) 8175 Blue Lake Rd. Twin Lake, Michigan Mrs. Emeline Anderson, age 83, passed away early this morning at Muskegon General Hospital after a long illness. She was born August 9, 1893, in Grand Traverse County, moving to Muskegon in 1925 from Manistique, Michigan. She was educated in the Antrim County Schools. The former Emeline Reed married Mr. James Howard Grant in East Jordon, Michigan, December 13, 1915, who preceded her in death in 1938; she was then married to Mr. Robert Anderson July 19, 1941, who also preceded her in death August 19, 1973. Mrs. Anderson is survived by 4 sons: James of Muskegon, Albert of Hesperia, Homer of Irons, Mich., Theodore of Muskegon; 3 daughters, Mrs. Agnes Ochs, Muskegon, Mrs. Edna LaNore of Twin Lake, Mrs. Alice Cunningham of Muskegon, a brother, Mr. Ace Reed of Warren, Mich., also 40 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren. The funeral service for Mrs. Anderson will be held at the Lee Funeral Home, Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Rev. Donald Vuurens officiating. She will be laid to rest at the Twin Lake Cemetery, Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home beginning Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. -Lee Information donated by Anita Pugh
ANDERSON, Halvor Information donated by Matt Burns
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Ashley, William Wheeler Obituary Muskegon News Chronicle, Wednesday, 6 March 1912 Funeral of Crimean War Survivor Friday (Picture of William Wheeler Ashley, a British Army veteran and resident of Muskegon since 1872 who died yesterday afternoon, from a picture taken at Aldershot, England nearly 50 years ago when he was in the army) Funeral services for William Wheeler Ashley, 65 Allen street, the former British army veteran who saw service in the Crimean war and who for a decade worked for the Pere Marquette railroad as flagman at Kanitz Junction, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Balbirnie’s Chapel. Mr. Ashley’s death occurred just 13 days before his 79th birthday, which he would have celebrated on March 18. He and Mrs. Ashley were among the oldest married couples in Muskegon having passed the 58th anniversary of their married life August 21, 1911. They were married at Christ church Road Hill, Wiltshire, England by the Rev. E. Peacocke. Born in Laverton, Somersetshire, England, Mr. Ashley spent the early years of his life in that country. In 1854 he enlisted for a ten year period in the 36th British regiment, commonly known as the Hereford regiment or the “Hereford Heroes”. He was with his regiment for a year, when, tired of inaction, he and 145 companions offered themselves for service in the Crimea. He was transferred to the Wiltshire Springers, or the 60th regiment. The regiment was sent to Mullinger, Ireland, where it drilled for eight months before it went south and east toward Sebastopol. The soldiers were too late to see active service, however, as peace was declared about this time. They were taken back to England, and almost immediately transferred to Halifax, Nova Scotia. While here the seizure of the British steamer Trent, carrying confederate emissaries, by a United States war vessel, threatened to involve Great Britain and the United States into war. Mr. Ashley’s regiment was ordered to the Maine frontier and served for a time at St. Andrew, then at Woodstock, later at Rivie du Loup, near Quebec, and finally at Kingston. In 1872 Mr. Ashley came to Muskegon and began working in the sawmills here. He had had some previous experience in this work, being a whip sawyer by trade. In 1874 he was forced to give up this work and entered the employ of the old Chicago and West Michigan Railroad. For 38 years he has followed the fortunes of this road in various capacities. For over 10 years he has been a flagman at the Kanitz Junction, where the Pere Marquette freight tracks intersect the G. R. & I. tracks about half a mile southeast of the corner of Laketon and Getty avenue. He has been a member of Muskegon lodge, No. 140, F. and A. M. for 35 years. Since 1874, Mr. Ashley has lived at 65 Allen street. He is survived by his widow, three children, 15 grandchildren, and nine great-grand-children. The children are the Rev. Dr, Edward Ashley, dean of the Nebraska Indian mission field of the Protestant Episcopal church, which he has served as a missionary among the Sioux for 38 years; Mrs. Thomas Brennan, 396 S. Terrace street, and Mrs. Jacob C. Van Kersen, 86 Emerald street. The Rev. Dr. Ashley is now in Muskegon having arrived here last week. He is stationed at the Cheyenne river reservation. Information donated by Bill Moore
ATKINS, Asenath (Mrs.) Burnett
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