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BACHELOR, S.A. (Mrs.)
Obituary
Whitehall Forum  Whitehall, Michigan  10 October 1879  Page 1 Died.  BACHELOR.--Mrs. S. A. Bachelor, wife of N. C. Bachelor, Sept. 14th, aged 70 years 4 months and 2 days; of heart disease.

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Baldwin, F.B.

BALK, Albertje (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle   Muskegon, Michigan  11 November 1897  Page 7
Mrs. Albertje Balk, of 21 Elizabeth street, died yesterday morning there of brain fever aged 46 years and 10 months.  A husband and children survive her, all residents of this city.  The funeral will take place tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. from the residence and at 2 from the Allen street Holland church, the burial later to be in Oakwood cemetery.

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Balk, Fannie (Mrs.) Timmer
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  2 January 1945  Page 9
MRS. FRED BALK  Mrs. Fred Balk, 53 years old, R. R. 2, Muskegon, a resident of Muskegon most of her life, died Sunday in Hackley hospital after a long illness.  She was born Nov. 14, 1891 at Spring Lake and attended schools in Muskegon.  Formerly Fannie Timmer, she married Fred Balk, Aug. 28, 1925.  She is a member of United Reformed church and the Birthday club of Fruitland township.  She leaves her husband, a son, Frederick, of Muskegon, a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Borchetta of Cascove, Conn., and her father, Alfred Osmick of Muskegon, and a brother, Peter Osmick of Detroit.  Page 10 BALK -- Mrs. Fred Balk, R.R.2, Fruitland township died Sunday evening at Hackley hospital, age 53 years.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 p. m. from the Clock Chapel with the Rev. Bert Brower officiating.  Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.  Friends may call at the residence.

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Balk, Fred
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  27 February 1892
Fred Balk, an inmate of the city almshouse, was stricken with apoplexy day before yesterday and died yesterday morning.  The funeral took place today. The Morning News  Muskegon, Michigan  28 February 1892 Fred Balk was buried from the city poorhouse yesterday, death having resulted from a stroke of paralysis.

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Balk, Fred Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 January 1952  Page 2
Fred Balk, 70,  Dies at Home  Fred Balk, 70 years old, former farmer in Fruitland Township many years, died today at 12:30 a. m. at his home, 491 Leonard avenue, after an illness of two and one-half years.  Born in Muskegon, Jan. 22, 1881, Mr. Balk spent his lifetime in Muskegon County.  He operated a dairy farm for many years and upon moving to Muskegon was employed at the Norge Corporation three years and the Daily Cleaners two years, prior to retirement. He was married to Sarah A. Farnsworth in Muskegon, March 28, 1948.  Mr. Balk was a member of Unity Reformed Church.  He leaves his wife; one son, Fred Balk, Jr., of Cos Cob, Conn.; a foster daughter, Mrs. Anthony Borchetta, formerly Miss Virginia Timmer, of Cos Cob; two stepsons, James S. Farnsworth, Miami, Fla., and Thomas G. Farnsworth, Muskegon; two halfsisters, Mrs. Edor Gilbert and Mrs. Bert Weiten, Muskegon, and one granddaughter, Mary G. Farnsworth, of Miami. 8 January 1952  Page 14 BALK, MR. FRED  491 Leonard Avenue  The funeral service for Mr. Fred Balk will be held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Witt Funeral Home, Rev. Theodore Schaap officiating.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Witt Funeral Home.  Friends are requested to please omit flowers.

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BALK, Jacob F.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  16 February 1931 
BRIEF ILLNESS   FATAL  TO JACOB F. BALK  Jacob F. Balk, 78 years old, died today at his home, 517 Ada avenue, after a brief illness.  He was born in the Netherlands Oct. 2, 1852, and came to this country in 1880, settling in Muskegon and making his home here the past 51 years.  On Feb. 14, 1898, he was united in marriage to Katie DeWilder in this city.  Mr. Balk formerly was engaged in celery growing, from which he retired some seven or eight years ago.  He was a member of the First Christian Reformed church.  Surviving are his widow, one son, Fred Balk, of Fruitland township; three daughters, Mrs. John Temple, and Mrs. Charles Boden, both of Muskegon, and Jessie Balk, at home; one sister, Mrs. O. Workman, of Cadillac and five grandchildren.

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BALK, Kate (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  19 August 1948  Page 35 
Mrs. Kate Balk, 80,  Muskegon Resident  For 78 Years, Dies  Mrs. Kate Balk, 80 years old, a resident here 78 years, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Wieten, 1380 E. Giles road.  Mrs. Balk was born in Chicago July 18, 1868, coming to Muskegon when she was two years old.  The former Kate DeWilder, she was married to Jacob Balk here Feb. 14, 1898.  Her husband died Feb. 16, 1931.  She was a member of the First Christian Reformed church and also attended meetings at the Gospel hall on Apple avenue.  Mrs. Balk leaves a son, Fred; two daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Boden and Mrs. Bert Wieten, all of Muskegon; a brother, Evert DeWilder of Ravenna; and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  BALK -- Mrs. Kate Balk, 80 years old, passed away this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert Wieten, of 1380 E. Giles Road.  The service will be held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday at the Clock Chapel, with Mr. A. H. Hartsema officiating.  Interment in Oakwood cemetery.  Friends may call at the Clock Funeral Home until Friday morning, then at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Boden, 881 Ada Ave.

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Baker, Tryntje (Mrs.)Timmer
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Tuesday, April 5, 1935  page 9
Two long-time residents of Muskegon died yesterday and today following prolonged illnesses. (see Winnie Burgess)  Mrs. Henry Baker died today at her home.  She had been a resident of Muskegon for 57 years.  Mrs. Baker, 58 years old, died at her home, 361 Amity avenue.  She was born in the Netherlands March 2, 1880 and came to the United State in infancy with her parents.  Formerly Tryntje Timmer, she was married to Henry Baker September 4, 1900 in Muskegon.  She was a member of the Fifth Reformed church and of the Ladies Aid and the Esther Society of the church.  She is survived by her husband; three brother, Peter Timmer, of Hart, and Henry and Fred Timmer both of Muskegon.

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BALLARD, Hattie Catherine (Mrs.) Grow
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  5 April 1946 
Page 20 
Mrs. Ballard, 69, Of Pioneer Family,  Montague, Dies  By Staff Correspondent  Montague, April 5, -- Mrs. Henry Ballard, 69 years old, of Montague township and a lifelong resident of Muskegon county, died today at the Hackley hospital.  The former Miss Hattie Catherine Grow, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Grow, pioneer residents of Montague township.  She was born on May 10, 1876 and lived all her life in the county, on various farms.  She was a member of the Claybanks Methodist church and its Ladies' Aid society, and the Lady Maccabees.  She leaves her husband, one daughter, Mrs. William Clark, and two sons, Asul and Merle, all of Muskegon; one sister, Mrs. August Lauterberg, of  Claybanks; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  The body will lie in state at the Clock Funeral home in Muskegon from 10 a.m., Saturday until Sunday evening when it will be taken to the Gee chapel, Whitehall.  Services will be conducted from the Gee chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. Clarence Hutchens officiating.  Burial will be at the Oakgrove Cemetery.

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BARKER, Adam & Torri HANSEN,
Whitehall Birth notice - a girl, at Mercy General Oak Campus, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.

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Barr, Grace T. (Mrs.) Toppen
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 September 1995
BARR, MRS.  GRACE T.  Muskegon  Mrs. Barr, age 93, died Wednesday, September 6, 1995.  She was born, Grace Toppen, in Muskegon on March 5, 1902 and married Kenneth Barr on January 16, 1957 and he preceded her in death on July 30, 1976.  Mrs. Barr had been an antique dealer for 40 years and co-owner of the Dorothy Grace Shop.  SURVIVORS  Cousins, Wilfred (Elvira) Dykstra of North Muskegon and Donald (Ann) Toppen of Muskegon and many close friends.  VISITATION  Friday 2-4 at Clock Funeral Home.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.-  Clock  Muskegon

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BARTHOLOMEW, Bee M. R.N (Mrs.) Swanson
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  18 May 1997  Page 6D 
Whitehall  Mrs. Bartholomew, age 76, died May 17, 1997.  Born November 11, 1920, in Onekama, she had lived in the White Lake area since 1955.  On January 10, 1944, in Onekama, the former Bee M. Swanson married Howard F. “Bart” Bartholomew.  A graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and Grand Rapids Mercy Central School of Nursing, she had been a Registered Nurse at Hackley Hospital, Visiting Nurses Association, and retired as Director of Nurses at Whitehall Manor in 1982.  She was a communicant member of St. James Catholic Church, a member of St. Jude’s Circle, the Altar Society of St. James Catholic Church, White Lake Women’s Club and various White Lake area Bridge Clubs.  Mrs. Bartholomew served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.  A sister, Mary Elyn, preceded her in death.  FAMILY  Her husband, Howard, 3 daughters, Barbara (Charles) Yonker of Grand Rapids, Kathryn (Thomas) Alvesteffer and Jane (Richard) Kritzman, both of Whitehall; 2 sons, James (Mary) Bartholomew of Whitehall and William (Debora) Bartholomew of IL; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Emmie (Jack) McCarthy of Scottville; 1 brother, William (Nancy) Swanson of FL.  MASS  Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 11 AM, from St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller as Celebrant.  Interment will be made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery - Montague. ROSARY  Monday, 7 PM, at the funeral home.  VISITING HOURS  Monday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at the funeral home in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL:  St. James Catholic School or White Lake Senior Center. --Clock - White Lake

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BATCHELDER, Nathaniel
Obituary
The Forum  Whitehall, Michigan  29 August 1889  Page 1 
LOCAL POINTERS  Nathaniel Batchelder died of old age at the farm residence of George Mills Saturday last, aged 94 years.  The funeral took place Sunday.

Will/Probate 7 November 1889  Page 1 
The trial of the will contest over the will of the late Nathaniel Batchelter, of Montague township, has been in progress before Judge of Probate Aldrich this week, and a number of White Lakers have attended as witnesses.  Deceased left a will be­queathing his property, valued at about $2,000, to G. A. Whitbeck.  This is contested by the daughter of deceased, a Mrs. Hagerman, and also by George Miller and son who claim a prior will.  The old man was declared incompetent some time before his death and C. L. Streng was appointed guardian.  The claims of Whitbeck and the Millers are based on care taken of the old man during his life.  Mrs. Hagerman claims as heiress to his estate.  The case has taken all the week, and Mrs. Mary Holmes of Whitehall, is watching the outcome in order to make a claim as the widow of the deceased. 14 November 1889  Page 1  LOCAL POINTERS  The Batchelder will case is still hanging fire in the pro­bate court in Muskegon.  28 November 1889  Page 1  LOCAL POINTERS  The proof and arguments are all in in the Batchelder will contest, and Probate Judge Aldrich will announce his decision on Saturday of this week.  5 December 1889  Page 1 In the Batchelder will case Judge Aldrich last Saturday decided not to admit the will to probate.  This defeats the claim of G. A. Whitbeck, the devisee of the will, and leaves the estate to the daughter of deceased.  Mr. Whitbeck talks of appealing the case.  After the will question is settled it is understood that Mrs. Mary Holmes, a relict of the decedent, will claim a share of the estate.  30 January 1890  Page 1  LOCAL POINTERS  The Batchelder will case, of Montague, which attracted so much attention in the probate court, will be appealed to the circuit court. 20 March 1890   Page 1  LOCAL POINTERS  Judge Aldrich has appointed Edward Leedom special administrator of the estate of Nathaniel D. Batchelder. 1, 8, & 15 May 1890  Page 4  Probate Order  .In  the matter of the estate of Nathaniel C.  Batchelder, deceased.  On reading and filing the petition duly verified of Mary Ann Batchelder, representing that she is widow of deceased and praying that an allowance for her support pending administration be made out of the personal property now in the hands of the Administrator.  Thereupon it is ordered that Monday the 19th day of May next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office, in the City of Muskegon, be assigned for the hearing of said petition and that notice of said hearing be given to the persons interested in said estate, by causing a copy of this order to be published in the Whitehall Forum, a newspaper printed and circulated in said county of Muskegon for three successive weeks previous to said day of hearing. 5 June 1890  Page 1  LOCAL POINTERS  W. E. Osmun went to Kansas City this week to take W. H. Baker's testimony in the Batchelder will case.  When this matter has run the legal gauntlet what there is left of the Batchelder estate can be stuffed into a gnat's eye.  23 October 1890  Page 1  The Batchelder will case is still dragging its weary way along in the circuit court.

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BATT, boy
Birth
Muskegon Chronicle, 9 July 1963, page 11 -
Mrs. and the late Mr. Eldred, 7709 Apple Ave., Hackley Hospital

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Baurle, Mary Ann
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Wednesday September 19, 2001 page 3B
Muskegon - Mary Ann Baurle, 87, of Whitehall died Monday.  She was the widow of Ramond Baurle and was a homemaker.  Arrangement by Clock, White Lake.

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BAXTER, Betty L. (Mrs.) Miller
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle   Muskegon, Michigan   13 January 1990  Page 6B
Hesperia  Mrs. Baxter, age 28, died January 10, 1990.  Born December 16, 1961, in Muskegon, she had lived in the area all her life.  The former Betty Miller married Fred D. Baxter in Montague and had been a homemaker.  Mrs. Baxter was a member of White Lake Assembly of God.  A brother, John Miller, preceded her in death in 1988.  FAMILY  Her husband, Fred D.; 3 children, Chad, Amber & Crystal all at home; her parents, William & Helen Miller of Rothbury; 1 sister, Mrs. Juanita (Ben) Dobson of Montague; grandfathers, Steve Zuder Sr. of Rothbury and William Miller Sr. of WV; father-in-law, Frederick Baxter (Susan Olsen) of Hesperia; mother-in-law, Mrs. Gail (John) Wackernagel of Montague; sister-in-law, Mrs. Elena (Steven) Green of Whitehall; brother-in-law, Michael Baxter of Montague.  FUNERAL  Monday, January 15, 1990, at 1 P.M., from White Lake Assembly of God with the Rev. William L. Alexander officiating.  Interment will be made in Otto Township Cemetery-Hesperia. VISITING HOURS  Tomorrow, Sunday, 1:30-4:30 P.M., in Whitehall.  MEMORIAL:  Family Memorial Fund.  –Clock  White Lake

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BEADLE, Myron Obituary
Muskegon Enterprise, October 28, 1870  
DIED   BEADLE - In Cedar Creek, on the 18 inst., Myron, son of Francis and Evelina Beadle, aged 8 years, 9 months and 18 days.

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BEAN, Fannie (Mrs.) Obituary
Muskegon Enterprise, October 21, 1870  
ANOTHER VICTIM - The dreaded weather, as might be expected, has produced another suicide.  But the unfortunate who has this time anticipated nature was a weary of life without the additional provocative of such superlatively suicidal surroundings.  Fannie Bean was not long ago a very pretty girl, and virtuous, too no doubt.  She has been married but her husband died about a year ago. Deprived of her natural protector, poor Fannie became engulfed in the maelstrom of social vice, and was soon whirled into the hotbed of immorality yclept Chicago, where on Sunday night, just before laying down to sleep in eternity, she penned the following heart-rending words:   TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please write or telegraph to my father and mother.  It was mother's last request when I left her that, in case of sickness or anything, I should let her know.  She said that in such case she would come after me.  Oh, I want to be buried by my husband.       FANNIE BEAN   Address, Mary A. Bean, Muskegon, Mich.   The girl had been ailing for some time, and was in correspondingly low spirits.  Besides, it was evident that memories of the past were preying upon her, and, by degrees, consuming her.  The means of destruction adopted was poison -- a narcotic.  She was found dead in her room Monday morning by one of her companions in vice.  The coroner held an inquest of the victim of misfortune was complied with, and the corpse arrived in this city Wednesday for interment

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BECKMAN, Herbert N.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  19 May 1990  Page 5B 
BECKMAN, MR. HERBERT N.  Lakeside  Mr. Herbert Beckman, 74, died very unexpectedly Thurs. afternoon, May 17, 1990.  He was born Sept. 3, 1915 in Ludington, and had lived here for most of his life.  He had worked at Teledyne Continental Motors for 30 years, was a member of the American Legion in Grand Rapids, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.  On Oct. 5, 1940 he married the former Stella Siembida.  Survivors include his Wife:  Stella; 4 Children:  Richard (& Betty) Thompson, Jean (& Jerry) McKenzie, Beverly (& Ron) Ring, all of Muskegon, Charles (& Sherye) Beckman of Ohio; 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren; 1 Sister:  Frances Baker of Muskegon.  Services will be held at 11:00 am Mon. at the Walburn Chapel of the Sytsema Funeral Homes, with Fr. R. Louis Stasker officiating.  Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.  Visitation at the Walburn Chapel will be from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Sun.  Suggested Memorials:  St. Francis Development Fund, or the Mich. Heart Assn.  Sytsema The Walburn Chapel 1547 W. Sherman Blvd.

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BECKMAN, John C.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 October 1929  Page 2 
BRIEF ILLNESS FATAL  TO J. C. BECKMAN  John C. Beckman, 50 years old, of Beach street, Lake Michigan Park, died Saturday at Hackley hospital, after a brief illness.  He was born July 6, 1869, at Chicago, going to Ludington with his parents, when he was 9 years old, where he was married to Miss Edith Selvy [sic.].  They came to Muskegon in 1914.  Mrs. Beckman died in 1924.  Mr. Beckman leaves three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Baker, Miss Nina Beckman, Miss Frances Beckman, all of Muskegon; four sons, Edwin, Herbert, and Kenneth Beckman, all of Muskegon, George Beckman of Nabbaway [?], Mich.; two sisters, Miss Anna Beckman and Mrs. Alfred Hull of Ludington; and one brother, George Beckman of Ludington.

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Beckman, Mrs. John (Selby)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan   15 May 1924  Page 2
Mrs. John Beckman  Mrs. John Beckman, 40 Beach street, died Wednesday noon at Woodlawn hospital, after a several months' illness, aged 42 years.  Mrs. Beckman was born in Mason county, Mich., coming to Muskegon nine years ago from Ludington.  She had since made her home here.  She leaves, besides her husband, seven children, Edwin Thomas Beckman, Muskegon, George, Lillian, Nina, Herbert, Kenneth, and Frances, all at home; her father, John B. Selby, Scottville, Mich.; two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Palmer, Flint, Miss Bessie Selby, Edwin Selby and Ellsworth Selby, all of Scottville.  The body will be taken to Ludington, where funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at the Dorrell and Thompson mortuary, Rev. J. B. Pinckard, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating.  Burial will be in Ludington Cemetery.

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Bedford, Stephen
Marriage
Muskegon News & Reporter, 18 October 1870 
MARRIED - On Wednesday last, October 12, at St. John’s Church, Grand Haven, by Rev. Jos. P. Pritchard, MR. STEPHEN BEDFORD and MISS ROSA SNOW, both of Muskegon.    

Bennink, Catharina (Mrs.) Berghuis
Marriage August 20, 1867 
Geerhard Bennink  - Liber 2 page 1

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Mrs. Katherina Bennink
Obituary
March 28, 1929 – photo –, 80 years old, a resident of Muskegon for 61 years, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. Toppen, in Holland.  Mrs. Bennink was born in Gronigen,  The Netherlands, December 28, 1848.  She left The Netherlands for America on a sailing vessel when she was 19 years old.  The voyage occupied 10 weeks during which the passengers suffered great hardships, 42 dying before the ship reached New York city.  She was married in August 1867, to Gerhart Bennink and the couple settled in Muskegon.  They built the first house on Mason avenue in the city.  Mr. Bennink, who was in the grocery business here many years, died eight years ago.  Mrs. Bennink was a member of the Second Christian Reformed church.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Toppen; one son, J.H. Bennink of Muskegon; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Rena Knooihuizen of Muskegon. Information was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley Public Library. Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Lot #3-4-1

Bennink, Geerhard
Marriage
August 20, 1867  Catharina Berghuis  -  Liber 2 page 1

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Gerhard Bennink
Obituary
Former Alderman and Pioneer Citizen Dies May 12, 1921 -
Gerhard Bennink, aged 82 years, died at 2:30 this morning at his home, 129 Fourth Street.  He was born in Hanover, Germany, February 9, 1839 , but has resided in Muskegon for the past 67 years.  He served as alderman during the McGraft administration.  Mr. Bennink worked as a millwright during his early years in Muskegon and later conducted a grocery on Mason Avenue.  He was a charter member of the Second Chrisitan Reformed church.  Mr. Bennink is survived by his wife and two children, John Bennink 36 E. Hartford street, and Mrs. Nick Toppen of Holland; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The funeral will be held at two o’clock Monday afternoon at the residence 129 Fourth street.  Rev. H. VanderPloeg, pastor of the Second Christian Reformed church will officiate.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.  Friends are requested to please omit flowers. Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Lot #3-4-1

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BENNINK, John H.
Obituary
John H. Bennink Called By Death – Born in Muskegon and Had Always made His Home Here – John H. Bennink, 130 Hartford avenue, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Hackley Hospital, after an illness of two weeks.  He was 59 years old.  He was born in Muskegon March 17, 1871 and always made his home in this city.  For many years, Mr. Bennink was engaged in business on Apple avenue, formerly in the feed business and feather renovating, and the past 12 years in the produce market, at the same location.  He was united in marriage to Johanna Wit April 12, 1893 in Muskegon.  Mr. Bennink is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. A.B. Mraz, of Ashtabula, Ohio, Mrs. O.J. Dunne also of Ashtabula, Miss Marguerite Bennink at home, a sister, Mrs. M. Toppen of Holland, and three grandchildren. Information was found in the “People’s Scrapbook” located in the Genealogy Room at Hackley Public Library.  

Bennink, Timothy & Candace, Allendale
Birth notice - a girl, Mercy General Oak Campus, former Muskegon residents, Muskegon Chronicle, Sept 17,2001,Page 3B

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Berghuis, Alice
SSDI b. November 8, 1902 d. December 1, 1980   SS #  368-01-2962

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Berghuis, Andrew
Marriage
November 25, 1898
Maude Vanettin

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Berghuis, Anna Riekels
Marriage
June 12, 1917  Bert Riekels

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Berghuis, Anna (Mrs.) Knoll
Obituary
Saturday December 5, 1931 page 2 - Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan
MRS. ANNA BERGHUIS, HERE 52 YEARS DIES  Mrs. Anna Berghuis, 78 years old, widow of Peter Berghuis, died Friday at her home after a long illness.  She was born in the Netherlands Sept. 10, 1853, and came to this country 53 years ago settling in Detroit, residing there for one year and the past 52 years in Muskegon.  Her husband, Peter Berghuis died April 20, 1920 in this city.  Mrs. Berghuis was a member of the Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. Surviving are three sons, Andrew, Derk and Jacob Berghuis all of Muskegon, a brother John Zwart of Muskegon, one brother in the Netherlands and 13 grandchildren.

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Berghuis, Charles L.
Death Record
b. 02-06-1918  d. 03-14-1997  father: Jacob Berghuis  mother: Olga Peterson  Spouse: Yvonne Bates  Liber 58  page 0267

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Berghuis, Clarence Willard
Death Record
b. 12-18-1927  d. 11-22-1994  father: Jacob Berghuis  mother: Olga Peterson  widow  Liber 55 page 1251 SSDI b. December 8, 1927   d. November 22, 1994   SS #368-22-7786

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Berghuis, Dena
Death Record
b. 03-31-1897  d. 04-05-1897  father: Dirk Berghuis  mother: Annie? Year could be 1887, difficult to read   Liber 2 page 208

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Berghuis, Derk
Obituary
Thursday November 19, 1964 - Muskegon Chronicle page 43 -
Muskegon, Michigan Derk Berghuis, Former Grocer, Long Ill, Dies  Derk P. Berghuis, a former Muskegon grocer, died at Hackley Hospital today after a long illness.  He was 78 and made his home at 1443 Sixth St.  Born here June 9, 1886, he married the former Jennie DeWeerdt at Muskegon Sept. 30, 1908.  Mrs. Berghuis died Jan. 6, 1958.  Mr. Berghuis operated a grocery store bearing his name at Seventh Street and Washington Avenue for many years before joining Norge Corp. in 1843.  He left the firm in 1954.  He was a member of Central Reformed Church.  Mr. Berghuis is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Spyke, of Muskegon, and Mrs. Carmon Thompson, of Big Rapids; a son Peter D. (Bud) Berghuis, of Muskegon; three grand-children and five great-grandchildren.

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Berghuis, Enno
Obituary
Thursday July 13, 1939 page 22 - Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan
Enno Berghuis, 56  Clothier, Expires  Death Follows Operation; with The Square Until July 1 - Enno Berghuis, 56 years old, of 160 Strong Ave. who had been engaged in the clothing business here for nearly 40 years, until recently as a salesman at The Square, died Wednesday afternoon at Hackley Hospital after an operation.  Though ill since last fall, Mr. Berghuis continued working at the Square until Saturday, July 1.  he had been confined to the hospital since July 5.  Starting in the business as a clerk for the A. P. Conner company in the early 1900's, Mr. Berghuis entered the employ of Paul J. Schlossman, founder of The Square in 1907.  He later bought an interest in the business which he held for some years, including a period during which first a part and then all of Mr. Schlossman's interest was purchased by Alex Meier and several associates.  Mr. Berghuis also was active in church circles as deacon of the Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, recording secretary of the Sunday school and a member of the Men's Bible class.  Born here Oct. 22, 1882, he received his education in the public schools and was married Aug. 24, 1905, to Minnie VanBreugel, also of Muskegon. Surviving are his widow; one son, Kenneth Berghuis; one daughter, Miss Anne Berghuis; and two brothers, Dirk and Jacob Berghuis, all of Muskegon.
Berghuis, Faun (Mrs.) Carlson Death Record b. 03-31-1914  d. 05-02-1986  father:  Frank Carlson  mother: Kathryn Cooper  widow Liber 47 page 495 SSDI  b. March 31, 1914   d. May 1, 1986   SS #384-16-1580

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Berghuis, Fred
Death Record
aged 1y 10m  d. 12-16-1889  father: Dirk Berghuis  mother: Eljlyte ? Liber 2 page 52

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Berghuis, Grietje (Mrs.) Pieret
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Chronicle  Monday July 11, 1898
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT 
Mrs. Grietje Berghuis Died Sunday, Over 84 Years Old Yesterday, Mrs. Grietje Berghuis died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.H. Bennink, 42 Mason avenue, aged 84 years, three months and 15 days. She was an old resident , having lived in Muskegon about 25 years. There survive her seven children, two of these in the Netherlands and five in this country, as follows: Jacob Berghuis, Chicago; Peter Berghuis, Muskegon county, Mrs. G.H. Bennink, Mrs. R. Knooihuizen and Mrs. John Roe, of this city. The funeral will take place at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the residence, Rev. R. Bloomendal conducting the services, and the burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Cemetery Evergreen Cemetery Lot #3-4-1

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Berghuis, Harry
Marriage
April 5, 1902  Winnie Bakker

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BerGhuis, Henry
Obituary
Saturday June 12, 1954 - Muskegon Chronicle page 20,
Muskegon, Michigan Henry Berghuis Dies at Age 88  Henry Berghuis, 280 Iona Ave., a chemist at Purdue University for 18 years, died today at Hackley Hospital.  He was 88 years old and had been ill two weeks.  Mr. Berghuis was born September 25, 1865 in the Netherlands and came to this country when he was 2 years old.  He lived in Lafayette, where he attended school.  He was married to the former Susan Bush in Muskegon on February 3, 1891.  Mrs. Berghuis died Aug. 4, 1832.  Mr. Berghuis came here from Indiana in 1912 and worked at various trades.  He was a member of the Christian Reformed Church.  He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Adrian Van Andel of Muskegon, one sister, Miss Margaret Berghuis of Lafayette, five grandchildren.  A brother, William Berghuis of Indiana died last month.

Berghuis, Herman
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan - Saturday, December 22, 1917 pg.2
The two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Berghuis, 10 Hill Street, died at the residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Besides the parents he leaves two brothers, John and Raymond, and two sisters, Lydia and Margaret, all of Muskegon. The funeral will be held at the residence. Rev. Lincoln of the Heights Pentecostal Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.Death Record Aged 1y 11m 21d  d. 12-21-1917  father: Harry Berghuis  mother: Winnie Baker  Liber 3 page 383

BERGHUIS, Herman F.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  7 February 1940  Page 14  Herman Berghuis,  Formerly Dairy  Operator, Dies  Herman F. Berghuis, 59 years old, 292 Jackson avenue, former dairyman and lately in the real estate business, died, Tuesday, at Hackley hospital where he had been about two weeks.  Mr. Berghuis had been a resident of Muskegon for about 30 years, coming here from Chicago where he owned and operated the Yale dairy.  In Muskegon he operated the Clover Leaf Dairy on Ottawa street for 12 years and in later years had conducted a real estate business.  He was born at Zaandt, The Netherlands, March 2, 1880, but spent most of his life in the United States.  He was married to Mary Dykstra in Muskegon, Dec. 5, 1916.  Surviving are:  His widow; one daughter, Mrs. G. M. Dill, Pensacola, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Johanna Danhof, at Zaandt; Mrs. Albert Mensinga, and Mrs. Gerald Klein, both in Chicago, and one brother, Peter Berghuis, Chicago. BERGHUIS -- The funeral services for Herman F. Berghuis, 292 Jackson Ave., will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Witt Funeral Home, Rev. T. M. Wright officiating.  Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.  Friends may view the remains at the residence until 11:00 a.m. Friday after that at the Witt Funeral Home.

Berghuis, Herman Raymond, Sr.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, MI  Mr. Berghuis, 75 years old, a life-long resident of Muskegon, died at his home, 1514 Apple Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. today, following a long illness.  Mr. Berghuis, born in Muskegon July 6, 1872, had been a produce dealer and gardener for 25 years. He was married to Miss Alice Reus November 13, 1907, in Muskegon.  He leaves the widow; two sons, Herman R. and Harold of Muskegon; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Bowman of Wolf Lake and Mrs. Alfred Wieber of Muskegon; three brothers, Paul, Jacob and Peter, all of Muskegon; and one sister, Mrs. Peter Schalk of Muskegon, and nine grandchildren.

Berghuis, Herman Raymond, Jr.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, MI 11-11-48  (photo)  Herman R. Berghuis Jr., 956 Home street, who died yesterday of automobile injuries received in an Ottawa county collision October 24. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, in the St. Joseph Church Death Record Aged 36y 10m 26d  d. 11-10-1948  father: Herman Berghuis  mother: Alice Reus  Spouse: Martha A. Ferski  Liber 9 page 809 Cemetery St. Mary’s Cemetery

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Berghuis, Jacob
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Tuesday, June 1, 1920 page 13
Jacob Berghuis aged 49 years, died this morning at his home 27 Grand Rapids Rd.  He was born in the Netherlands in 1871 but came to this country with his parents when but two years old.  He was a member of the Third Christian Reformed Church.  Mr. Berghuis is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Berghuis, one brother, Harry of this city, two sisters, Mrs. William Deboer and Mrs. Orie Vegter both of Muskegon.  The funeral will be held at 3:? Thursday afternoon at the family residence, 27 Grand Rapids road.  Rev. J. L. VanTieien will be in charge of the services.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Berghuis, Jacob E.
Death Record
Aged 74y 11m 0d  d. 01-01-1921  father: Jacob Berghuis  mother: Jantje Kooi  Liber 4 page 200 Information donated by:  Barbara Hill  
Berghuis, Jacobus Obituary Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Saturday, November 4, 1916  page 17 Jacobus, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berghuis, 111 Marquette avenue, died yesterday afternoon at the home after a short illness.  The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Berghuis, Jennie (Mrs.) DeWeerdt
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  January 6, 1958 Mrs. Berghuis Dies at Age 71  Mrs. Derk P. Berghuis, 1443 Sixth street, a city resident the past 70 years, died at her home yesterday afternoon.  Mrs. Berghuis, 71, had been ill for two months.  Born in the Netherlands, Oct. 3, 1886, she was brought here by her parents when she was a year old and was educated in local schools.  She was Jennie DeWeerdt before her marriage here Sept. 30, 1908 to Derk P. Berghuis.  Mrs. Berghuis was a member of Central Reformed Church.  Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Theodore Grontenhuis, Muskegon, and Mrs. Carmon Thompson, Big Rapids; one son Peter D. Berghuis, Muskegon; one sister, Mrs. Sam Vriesman, Muskegon; one brother, Peter DeWeerdt, Grand Rapids; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Death Record b. 10-03-1886  d. 01-06-1958  father: Albert DeWeerdt  mother: not listed Spouse:  Derk P. Berghuis  Liber 19 page 4

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Berghuis, John
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Monday, November 15, 1915  page 1
John Berghuis, aged 47, died at his home, 85 Amity street, yesterday morning after a short illness.  Mr. Berghuis was a prominent celery farmer of this city.  Mr. Berghuis was born in this city February 24, 1868 and has lived in this city all of his life.  He leaves one son, John Berghuis at home and six daughters, Mrs. S.W. Bos, of Muskegon, and Mattie, Bertha, Mary, Bessie and Sarah all at home.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the residence at 2:00 o'clock.  The Rev. John Luxen, pastor of the First Reformed Church will officiate and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

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Berghuis, John
Obituary
The Muskegon Chronicle – Saturday August 26, 1922 page 11 –
John Berghuis, aged 86 years, died at 1:00 o’clock this morning, at his home 27 Grand Rapids Road, after a short illness.  He was born in the Netherlands February 22, 1834, and has resided in Muskegon for fifty years.  He was a member of the Third Christian Reformed church.  Mr. Berghuis survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. William DeBoer, and Mrs. Orie Vegter, and one son, Harry Berghuis all of Muskegon.  The funeral will be held at two o’clock Monday afternoon at the residence, 27 Grand Rapids Road.  Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.  Friends are requested to please omit flowers. Information donated by William & Barbara Hill   Death Record Aged 86y 6m 4d  d. 08-26-1922  father: Herman Berghuis  mother: ?  born Netherlands  Liber 5 page 2

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Berghuis, Julia (Mrs.) Slowik
Death Record
b. 05-21-1930  d. 10-16-1965  father: Frank Slowik  mother: Bertha Sidock  Spouse: Clarence Berghuis  Liber 26 page 892

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Berghuis, Laurin 
SSDI    b. August 22, 1914       d. June 1, 1981   SS # 385-03-9187

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Berghuis, Louis Death Record – b. 05-12-1906  d. 02-18-1986  father: Derk Berghuis  mother: Emma Kuilema Spouse:  Faun Carlson   Liber 47  page 111 SSDI   b. May 12, 1906   d. February 1, 1986   SS #379-01-9645

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Berghuis, Marguerite M.  
Obituary
(widow of Harold)  Egelston Township  Mrs. Marguerite M. Berghuis, age 80, died Friday, February 12, 1999, at her home. She was born may 18, 1918 in Fremont, MI to Herman & Amanda (Larsen) Hansen, and had resided most of her life in the Muskegon area. On September 7, 1942 she married Harold Berghuis and he preceded her in death on Novembe