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DAHL, Christina (Mrs.)
Obituary
Montague Observer  Montague, Michigan  31 March 1927  Page 1
Mrs. Andrew (Christina) Dahl  Born 24 April 1859 in Rodding, Denmark Married 13 December 1878 Died 22 March 1927 in Whitehall Township  Buried 26 March 1927 in Montague  Came to America 42 years ago (1885)  Children:  France & Nick of Claybanks, Hans of Montague, Mrs. Glen Tallant of Michillinda, Mrs. Harry Nelson of Whitehall, Mrs. J. C. Reitz of Holdridge, Neb., andHarvey at home  Tombstone:  1855-1927

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DAHL, Iver (Mrs.)
Obituary
Montague Observer Montague, Michigan 6 March 1913 page 1 Mrs. Iver Dahl of Dalton died last Sunday, and the remains were brought to Montague yesterday for burial.  SHE LEAVES  besides her husband, five daughters, Mrs. J. P. Hanson of Racine, Wis; Mrs. Jesse Martin and Mrs. Gust Carlson of DeKalb, Ill Mrs. Mike Mikkelsen of Montague and Mrs. E. Rasmussen of Dalton.

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DAILEY, Beverly A. Martin (Mrs.) Hall
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  30 May 1999  Page 6C
(Wife of Robert M.)  Norton Shores  Mrs. Beverly A. (Martin) Dailey, age 72, died Saturday morning, May 29, 1999, at Mercy Hospital.  She was born June 4, 1926 in Benzonia, MI to Elmer & Edith (Ehman) Hall and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1944.  Beverly had been employed at GTE for 26 years, prior to her retirement and was an avid Bingo player.  She was married to Ivan "Ike" Martin and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1985.  She then married Robert M. Dailey on June 19, 1987 and he survives her along with 1 daughter, Sharon & husband SSG (Retired) Richard Patronik of Norton Shores; 1 step-daughter, Robert (June) Conkle of Muskegon; 2 granddaughters, Stacy (Mark) Sorensen and Cassandra Patronik; 2 step- grandchildren, Tracy (Ray) Perez, Jim (Kristi) Sohasky; and 8 great- grandchildren.  SERVICES will be 1:00PM Wednesday at The Walburn Chapel   Sytsema Funeral Homes  1547 W. Sherman Blvd.  with the Rev. Wayne Speese, officiating.  Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION with the family will be 6-8 PM Tuesday and 12 Noon – 1 PM Wednesday prior to the service.  MEMORIAL GIFTS to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated.

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DALL, Iver N.
Obituary
Montague Observer, Montague Michigan, 28 December 1922, Page 1
Iver N. Dall of Dalton, passed away Dec. 18, 1922, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 27 days.  He leaves to mourn his death five daughters:  Mrs. J. P.  Hansen of Racine, Wis., Mrs. M. Mikkelsen of Montague, Mrs. Jesse Martin and  Mrs. Gust Carlson of Calif. And Mrs. Edw. Rasmussen of Florida, one brother,  Andrew Dall of Montague, one sister in Denmark, twenty four grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  He was laid to rest in Montague cemetery in the  family lot, services being held at the Montague M. E. church, Thursday  afternoon.

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DAVENPORT, Mary G. (Mrs) Jenkins
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 21 May 2001, Page 3B
Mrs. Mary G. Davenport, age 90, died Friday, May 18, 2001.  She was born March 15, 1911 to Charles & Bridgette (Gram) Jenkins in St. Ignace, MI.  Mrs. Davenport was an Inspector at Teledyne Continental Motors until retiring in 1970 after 27 years of service.  She was a member of UAW Local #113, and enjoyed homemaking & traveling with a flying travel club. SURVIVORS  She is survived by her 2 sons, James (Judy) Davenport of Muskegon & Roger (Patricia) Davenport of Newport News, VA; 2 daughters, Barbara (Alvin) Cone of Whitehall & Mary Ann (Gene) Vallie of North Muskegon; 24 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews & many friends.  She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Virginia Grey & Jane Kolley, 3 brothers, 1 sister & 3 grandchildren.  SERVICE   Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 11:00 AM at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Clifford Lones officiating. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery.  VISITATION   Monday, 7-9PM & Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9PM at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL:   American Cancer Society.    --Clock - Muskegon

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DAVID, Elizabeth (Mrs.) Graves
Obituary is one of the oldest early settlers living in Muskegon today. Mrs. David who came to Muskegon 72 years ago at the age of 11 years, remembers when it was a village, with no business section on Western Ave., her own home having been in those early days, at the corner of Western avenue and First street, where Union National Bank now stands.   Mrs. David experienced with other pioneers, the rise, height, and wane of the great lumbering industry in this section, and has seen with satisfaction its emergence from years of business depression into the prosperous industrial city which it now is.  Mrs. David was born at Redfern, NY, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves, and was one of seven children, three sons, Edward, Louis and George and four daughters, who afterward became Mrs. Alex Marcoux, Mrs. Joseph LeTarte, Mrs. Larrie Le Veque, and Mrs. David.  Mrs. David recently celebrated her 83 (?) birthday anniversary at her home at 1718 Lake Shore drive. her children are: Mrs. H.B. Richardson, Arthur and Edward David, all of Muskegon  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 first part of the article carries the title and also a photo of Elizabeth David. You may find this article in the Muskegon People's Scrapbook #2 at the Hackley Public Library. I'm not sure which page it was but some of the dates that show up on the paper I have are from 1928-1929. Sorry I couldn't get dates off from my copy but I thought this was an interesting little story and it contained a lot of surnames that might help someone.

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Davis, Cecil
Birth
Muskegon Chronicle,  4 April 1916 DAVIS -- To Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis, 45 Crozier avenue, Saturday, March 25, 1916, a son, Cecil

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DAVIS, Mrs. J.D
Obituary
Muskegon News & Reporter, November 8, 1870  DIED - On the 6th inst. at Waukegan, Illinois, Mrs. J.D. Davis, of this city .  The deceased was a most estimable lady and her loss will be deeply felt   not only in her own family, but also among a large circle of friends.

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MRS. JACK  DAVEY
Obituary
Mrs. Jack Davey, 42 years old, 1433 Continental Street, Norton  Township, died at the family home early today following an illness of several  months. Born June 22, 1900 in Rothbury, she came to Muskegon in the  fall of 1919. Formerly Amy Long, she was married to Jack Davey in Muskegon on  Nov. 23, 1919. Besides her husband she leaves her mother, Mrs.  Angeline Long of Norton Township; three sons, Martin, Clayton, and Kenneth,  and two daughters, Wilma Jean and Norma Jean, also of Norton; four brothers,  Almond Long of Lorraine, Ohio, Alfred Long of Rothbury, Anthem Long of  Holland, and Amond Long of Battle Creek; and one sister, Mrs. Semore Walker  of Norton.

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DAY-Torrey Antonio & Donna Marie CAPERS
Birth notice - Muskegon, a girl, at Hackley, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.20,2001, Page 4B

DECAIRE, Floyd L.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan Mr. Floyd L. DeCaire age 58, passed away Sunday evening at Mercy Hospital following a short illness. He was born January 20, 1922, in Sebewaing, Bay Port, MI. Mr. DeCaire married the former Josephine H. Polak in Muskegon, May 1, 1948. He was a member of McGraft Congregational Church, serving as a deacon. He was also a member of the Toastmasters International, and served as President. He served in the Merchant Marines during W.W. II; making many trips to Europe. Mr. DeCaire was employed as a furniture salesman for the last 19 years; and for the last 6 months was employed at Matthews Furniture of Muskegon Hts. He is survived  by his wife, Helen; 3 sons, Philip J. of Kent, Wash., William m. Serving with the U.S. Navy, stationed on the U.S. Navy Ship, Niagara Falls, and James L. of Seattle, Wash., a daughter, Anita L. Fox of Muskegon, and 3 brothers, Arthur of Flint, MI., and Roy of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There will be no visitation. His remains were donated to the Medical School in Ann Arbor. There will be a Memorial Service, time to be announced by the Lee Funeral Home.--Lee A memorial Service for Mr. DeCaire will be held at the McGraft Congregational Church, Friday, 2:00 P.M., Rev. David Cutting officiating.  Those desiring an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a memorial fund to be specified at the memorial service.--Lee

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DECOSTER, Bret A.
Obituary Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  3 May 1999  Page 5C Big Rapids   (Formerly of Muskegon)   Mr. Bret A. DeCoster, age 23, died as the result of a house fire Sunday morning, May 2, 1999, in Grand Haven. He was born August 2, 1975 in Muskegon and had been a life resident of the area until moving to Big Rapids in August of 1998. Bret was a 1993 graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School and a 1998 graduate of Grand Valley State University. He was a first year teacher at Big Rapids High School where he also coached boy's and girl's soccer. SURVIVORS include his parents, Daniel & Rosemary DeCoster and Linda & Weldon McClain, all of Muskegon; 3 brothers, Ryan DeCoster, Tony McClain and Joshua McClain, who died along with Bret; 2 sisters, Charlotte Stevenson and Rhoda (Shane) Burling, all of Muskegon; his grandparents, Melvin & Marian Reich and Norma DeCoster of Muskegon. SERVICES will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at Central Assembly of God (896 Home Street) with the Revs. Jim Winters, Philip McClain and Curtiss McClain officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION with the family will be 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at  Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue MEMORIAL GIFTS to the Muskegon Rescue Mission or Teen Challenge will be appreciated.

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Page 1A GH fire claims three lives  The fire was reported at 5:11 a.m.  Sunday. By Terry Judd CHRONICLE STAFF WRITER WITH LOCAL AND WIRE REPORTS GRAND HAVEN - Investigators were combing through the debris of a two-story home on Grant Street this morning looking for clues to the cause of an early morning fire Sunday that killed three people.  Joshua Andrew McClain, 27, 820 Grant, his stepbrother Bret Allen DeCoster, 23, of Big Rapids, died in the blaze. The name of the woman who also died in the fire had not been released by the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety as this morning, but friends identified the woman as Courtney Cunic of Grand Haven.  Travis Stone, 22, who roomed with McClain for the past year in the home and escaped the blaze, said the flames were intense and spread with incredible speed through the main floor. Stone had been sleeping in the basement when his girlfriend woke him up because of a commotion upstairs, made by two friends who had discovered the fire.  He said when he went upstairs to investigate, he found a raging inferno in the main floor bedroom.  "I opened the door (to the first floor) and walked into a furnace. It was indescribable," Stone said.   Stone and two others were able to escape. They were unable to rescue McClain, who was asleep in the living room.  “This is really sad," said Stone. "Three fatalities. Three young people with their whole life ahead of them."  Deputy Public Safety Director Richard Szczepanek said the name of the female victim would not be released until an autopsy was performed today and dental records examined. Based on interviews with survivors, investigators have a name and have contacted the woman's parents.  All three victims were found by public safety officers on the first floor of the Grant Street home. At least five others were in the home at the time the fire was reported at 5:11 a.m. and were able to escape.  Please see FIRE 2A Page 2A  FIRE from 1A Joshua McClain is the son of Weldon McClain, 4114 Towner, Muskegon, and Christine McClain, also of the Muskegon area. Bret DeCoster is the son of Daniel DeCoster of 2031 N. Getty in Muskegon. His mother, Linda McClain, is married to Weldon McClain.  According to reports, DeCoster and Cunic were asleep in a bedroom usually used by McClain. McClain was asleep in the living room. Three others in the home either were sleeping in the living room or in a basement bedroom.  Several of those in the house had earlier attended a wedding reception for a relative.  Szczepanek said investigators from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department and the Muskegon Fire Department were sifting through the charred home today to determine where the fire started and for a cause. Survivors say the fire apparently started in the main floor bedroom.  Stone bristled at media reports of burning candles being a possible cause of the fire. He said there were no candles being burned.  Szczepanek said the investigation will cover all possible causes, including arson.  "This is standard procedure," he said. "You look at everything. Because we don't have many fires like this, we are bringing in other personnel so we can have collective minds look at the entire scene."  The detection dog from the Muskegon Fire Department was requested this morning to assist at the investigation. The dog is trained to sniff out any flammable liquids that may be present at fire scenes.  Szczepanek said it was the first fire fatality in the city in at least 10 years and perhaps longer. Szczepanek said it has been at least three decades since the city experienced a multiple fatality house fire. Early morning blaze  Szczepanek said public safety officers were notified of the fire around 5:11 a.m. Sunday and found the center of the first-floor section of the two-story home on fire. Officers found McClain immediately on the first floor. He was pulled from the burning home and rushed to North Ottawa Community Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.  Officers later discovered DeCoster and the woman also on the first floor. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The tenant in the upstairs apartment, Daniel Schosso, escaped without injury.  Six years ago, Schosso lost a portion of his left leg when he was hit by a train. He could not be reached for comment.  Szczepanek said smoke was pouring from the home when fire units arrived. "When we arrived we found a lot of smoke from the upstairs and two rooms on the main floor fully engulfed," he said.  Szczepanek said investigators are not sure where the fire started in the home. Because of the age of the structure, the fire quickly spread to the upstairs.  "This fire was typical in homes of this vintage," he said. "Once the fire is out of the area of origin, it can spread quickly to the attic."  But in an interview this morning, Stone said the fire apparently started in the main floor bedroom. Stone said one of the persons asleep in the living room, Spencer McIlroy, woke up to the smell of smoke and spotted flames beneath the closed bedroom door. McIlroy kicked the door open and was confronted by a wall of flame as Stone was coming up from the basement.  "It was the most horrible thing I'd seen in my life," Stone said. "It sounded like someone had a jet airplane parked in his room. Debris was flying out the door. It wasn't like the fires in the movies where you run back in. You couldn't get close."  Stone said he did not know McClain was still in the home. Stone pushed his girlfriend and two friends from the apartment. But heavy flames kept them from returning.  Stone said the heat was so intense, "everything was melting, like gum on a sidewalk." Stone foot was burned by material dripping from the ceiling.   "It was a solid wall of flame when the door was kicked open," he said. "It took 10 seconds, if that long, for the whole living room, kitchen and everything to catch fire."  Someone tried to wake up McClain, who was sleeping on a couch. "He was shaking Josh, punching him in the arm, (saying) 'Hey dude, wake up.' But it was get out in five, 10 seconds or there would of been four more names on that (fatality) list," Stone said.  Close friends  Melvin DeCoster of Holland, Bret DeCoster's grandfather, visited the scene of the fire Sunday. He said although Bret DeCoster and Joshua McClain were stepbrothers, they acted very much like brothers.  "You would swear they were brothers," he said. "They were that close."  Friends described the two stepbrothers as great friends. "They were always laughing and just made people happy. They were fun to be with," said friend Michael Pollack.  The family is planning a double funeral service for the stepbrothers. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sytsema Funeral Home, 737 Apple, Muskegon. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Central Assembly of God, 869 Home, Muskegon, with the Revs. Jim Winters, Philip McClain and Curtis McClain officiating.  According to Melvin DeCoster, both Joshua McClain and Bret DeCoster were graduates of Reeths-Puffer Schools.  Bret DeCoster was a graduate of Grand Valley State University and was a special education teacher with Big Rapids Public Schools and also coached soccer. He also wanted to develop a career working with special education students, friends said.  Joshua McClain was employed at IVC Industrial Coating Inc., 1855 Industrial Parkway, and roomed with Stone, 22, at the Grant Street house.  McClain and Stone had been friends since Stone was a senior in high school. Stone said he and DeCoster were like brothers, meeting and befriending one another when they worked at a music store in downtown Muskegon.  "We worked together and every weekend we'd hang out. No matter what was wrong, they were the guys who'd cheer you up. They were irreplaceable," Stone said.  [Eric Hendel of Grand Haven knew Joshua McClain and Stone and almost attended the party at the home Saturday night.  "I drove by and saw a bunch of cars," he said, visiting the fire scene Sunday. "I knew they were getting a band together. Instead, I went over to a friend's home."  Hendel and his father, Mark, who also was at the scene, worked with several of those attending the party at IVC Industrial. Through their work contacts, several of those at the party formed the rock n' roll band Klorine and were scheduled to perform next week at a Muskegon night club, Eric Hendel said.]*  The fire destroyed the home, which has been owned by Clyde Hendrick Realty since 1975. Late Sunday morning, fire crews continued to hose down parts of the structure. They had been assisted by fire units from Ferrysburg, Grand Haven Township and Robinson Township.  [Ed Todd, who lives across the street at 809 Grant, said there had been a party at the home earlier in the evening, but the group had quieted down by Sunday morning. He said he first was alerted to the fire when he heard a muffled "foom" and looked out the window.  There he saw two men and a woman sitting on the curb.  "I thought these guys were getting ready to set off fireworks," he said. "Then I heard sirens of three police cars. I didn't even realize the home was on fire until they drove up."]*  Stone and his friends plan to hold a benefit concert on Mother's Day at Out of Bounds, 2967 Henry, Roosevelt Park, with their band to help pay for the funerals.  [Neighbor Tammy Potter, 706 VerHoeks, described the tenants of the home as "nice, well-dressed kids" who "pretty much went to school all week and had a a party on the weekends." She said she noticed at around 2 a.m. there was a party at the home.  Viola Hall, 808 Grant, said the current tenants never were a problem in the neighborhood. She said she did not know them by name, but knew they were forming a band.  "There have been so many in and out of that house, we never get to know them very well," she said.  Three sisters who grew up in the home visited the fire scene Sunday morning. Marty VanderMeiden Klein said her family had owned the home for five generations before it was sold in 1975.  She and her sisters - Sally Kemme and Nancy Hitsman - spent the morning looking up at the burned structure and remembering growing up there. Crews carried out two stools that their father had rescued from the former Pentagon Restaurant on Seventh Street after it burned.  "I can't believe those stools were still there and survived a second fire," Klein said.]* *Those parts in brackets were in the electronic version but not in the actual newspaper.

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DECOSTER, Fred A.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  31 May 1937  Page 2
FRED A. DE COSTER  Fred A. DeCoster, 82 years old, a resident of Muskegon Heights for the last 25 years, died today at his home, 540 Howden street after an illness of several months.  Mr. DeCoster was born at Boston, Mass., Feb. 2, 1855 and had lived the greater part of his life in the west.  He had lived in Muskegon Heights since 1912, having come from Fremont where he was engaged in farming for some years. 1 June 1937  Page 14 FRED A. DeCOSTER    Fred A. DeCoster, 82 years old, who died Monday at his home, 540 Howden street, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nettie DeCoster; three daughters, Mrs. Ray Fowler and Mrs. Flora Rensema, both of Muskegon Heights, and Mrs. Bertha Taylor of Muskegon; and two sons, Henry and Frederick DeCoster, both of Muskegon.  He also leaves 14 grandchildren.  Mr. DeCoster had been a resident of Muskegon Heights for 23 years.

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DECOSTER, Fred
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  3 November 1956  Page 28
Fred DeCoster  Rites Monday  Church services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in Muskegon Heights Christian Reformed Church for Fred A. DeCoster of Caro, former Muskegon resident who died Thursday following an illness of 6 years.  Rev. John Steenwyk will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood.  He was born 63 years ago, March 17, 1893, in Day County, S.D., and moved to Muskegon in 1908, where he finished his educa­tion.  In 1914, he married Della Workman.  A fireman for several years for Pere Marquette Railroad Company, Grand Rapids, he was later employed by Continental Motors Corporation where he worked from 1924 until his illness in 1948.  In 1952, he moved to Caro.  He is survived by one son, Fred DeCoster of Muskegon; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert McKenzie of Fruitport Township; one broth­er, Harry DeCoster of Muskegon; and two sisters, Mrs. Maude Fowler of Muskegon Heights and Mrs. Bertha Taylor of Muskegon.  He also leaves seven grandchildren.

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DeCOSTER, Nettie (Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 25 July 1942, Page 2
Mrs. Nettie DeCoster, 83 years old, 540 Howden street, Muskegon Heights died Friday at her home following an illness of one year.  Born, Feb. 12, 1859 in  Pennsylvania, she came to Muskegon in the spring of 1913 and had lived here  since.  She was married to Fred DeCoster in Minnesota, March 10, 1879.  He  died on May 31, 1937. Surviving are two sons, Harry W. DeCoster, Laketon township, and Fred A.  DeCoster, Muskegon Heights; three daughters, Mrs. Flora Charles, Ravenna  township, Mrs. Bertha Taylor, Muskegon, and Mrs. Maude Fowler, of the  Heights; three sisters, Mrs. Nan Miller and Mrs. Irene Zimmerman,  Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Minnie Long of Los Angeles, Calif.; 14  grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

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DeGroat, Jeremy & Christina,
Birth notice - a girl, Muskegon, Mercy General Oak Campus, Muskegon Chronicle, Sept 17,2001,Page 3B

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DEHAAN, Jack R.  (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Monday September 17, 2001 page 3B
Ottawa County Jack R. DeHaan, 75, of Grand Haven died Saturday.  He was the husband of the late Charlene D. DeHaan and was a member of United Methodist Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven. he had been employed by Gardner-Denver.  Arrangements by VanZantwick, Bartels & Kammeraad, Grand Haven.

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DELONG, Richard & Paula,
White Cloud
Birth notice - a boy, at Mercy General Oak Campus, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.18,2001,Page 3B.

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DeLongchamp, Doris J. (Mrs.) Wiggins
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Thursday, October 27, 1994 page 10C
Mrs. Doris J. DeLongchamp, age 82, died Tuesday evening at a local hospital following a long illness.  She was born August 25, 1912 in East Jordan, Michigan and resided in Muskegon most of her life.  The former Doris J. Wiggins married Joe DeLongchamp in Brighton, Michigan in 1957.  She was employed as a social worker at area hospitals for many years.  SURVIVORS: her husband, Joe; 2 daughters, Mrs. Carol (Dan) Silvernail of Roosevelt Park and Mrs. Beverly (Gene) Pickel of Grand Rapids; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Doris (Vern) Evans of Port Huron, Michigan; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a  son and daughter, John James Narowitz in 1967 and Meryln Jean O'Connor.  A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at the Lee Funeral Home, Friday 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Hagans officiating.  She will be laid to rest in Mona View Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.  MEMORIAL: charity of choice

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Derby, Herbert
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Monday, December 2, 1963  page 22
Herbert Derby, Food Merchant, Dies at Age 62  Herbert R. Derby Sr., 62, of 2566 W. Sherman Boulevard, a former factory foreman and local businessman, died Sunday in Mercy Hospital after a heart attack.  Born Dec. 24, 1900, in Manistee, Mr. Derby moved to Muskegon in 1917.  He married the former Henrietta Rich in Muskegon June 11, 1920.  A former foreman at West Michigan Steel Co. for the past 17 years he owned and operated the Cottage Food Shop, 5187 Henry Street.  Surviving are his widow; a son, Herbert Jr., of Muskegon; two daughters, Mrs. Edmond Zok and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan, both of Muskegon; four brothers, William and Richard of Muskegon, Alber of Novelty, Ohio and Harold  of Ludington; four sisters, Mrs. Zager Groenveld of Muskegon, Mrs. Edward Long of Traverse City, Mrs. Frank Loven of Grand Blanc and Miss Alice Derby of Caro; and six grandchildren.

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DEVRIES, Kyle Scott & Kristen Marie
Birth notice - a boy, at Hackley, Muskegon Chronicle,Sept.19,2001,Page 3B.

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DEWENDT, Cornelia (Mrs.) Oostmeijer
Obituary
Formerly Mrs. Peter Berghuis, died last evening at her home 702 Apple Ave, aged 77. The funeral will be held privately at 2p.m. Monday at the residence. Rev. Henry Veldman officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery. (Clock Funeral Home)

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DeWerk, Klaas Obituary Muskegon Chronicle,  2 April 1916 Klaas DeWerk, aged 74, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 61 Emerald street.  Mr. DeWerk has been a resident of Muskegon for the past 50 years, coming to Muskegon a half century ago last Saturday.  Today, he would have celebrated his golden wedding anniversary for he was married in this city, April 3, 1866.  He was born in the Netherlands in 1841 and came to the United States in 1866, coming to Grand Haven in March of that year.  He came here April 1, of the same year.  He worker (sic) in the mills here for ten years.  He owned a farm on the Cedar Springs Road, Muskegon township for 30 years.  He later sold his farm and moved to this city where he resided for the past ten years.  He leaves besides his wife, one sister, Mrs. John Oudsema, of this city.  The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Reformed church.  The Rev. John Luxen, pastor of the church will officiate and interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Muskegon Chronicle, 4 April 1916 The funeral of Klaas DeWerk will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Reformed church.  The Rev. John Luxen, pastor of the church will officiate and interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.  Muskegon Chronicle, Wednesday 5 April 1916 The funeral of Klaas DeWerk was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First Reformed church.  The Rev. John Luxen, pastor of the church officiated and interment was in Oakwood cemetery. Information donated by Bill Moore  

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Dileski, Mary Geneva (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, Thursday, September 20, 2001 page 4B (wife of Otto) - Norton Shores  - Mrs. Mary Geneva Dileski, age 84, died Wednesday evening at her residence.  Visitation:  Friday 6-8pm at the Lee Funeral Home.  Complete arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

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DODGE, Jay E.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 5 December 1939, Page 13
Ravenna, Dec. 5--(Special)--Jay Ellsworth Dodge, 72 years old died at his home in Ravenna yesterday after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Dodge was born in Lisbon, July 31, 1867 and has lived in and around  Ravenna for the past 62 years.  Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. William  Gregory of Muskegon and Mrs. Flora Davies of Alba. Funeral services will be  held from the Reed Funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Moorland.   Rev. August Tellinghuisen of Ravenna will be in charge of the service.

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DOHERTY,  James
Card of thanks Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  14 March 1911  Page 2
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and neighbors,  Muskegon Heights Board of Education and teachers, also brothers who acted as pallbearers, who so kindly assisted us at the time and death of our husband and father.  May God bless them for their kindness is our wish; also for the beautiful floral offerings.   Mrs. James Doherty and son Philip

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Donelson, Lyman
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,  6 April 1916 Lyman Donelson, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Donelson, 182 Houston avenue, died this morning at his home. Mr. Donelson was a senior in the Muskegon high school.  He was born in this city.  He leaves besides his parents, one brother, Arthur and one sister, Rhoda at home. The funeral service will be announced later.

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DOORENBOS, Frederick
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  22 October 1914  Page 9
Frederick Doorenbos.  Frederick Doorenbos, aged 42, died at his home in Crockery township, Ottawa county, at 8 o’clock last night after a lingering illness.  Mr. Doorenbos was born in the Netherlands, coming to the United States with his parents when a mere baby and locating in Muskegon.  He has since made this city his home until five years ago when he moved with his family to Crockery township.        He is survived by his widow and four children, Cornelius, Ysbrand, Henrietta and Minnie at home.  He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Doorenbos, 25 Ada street, Muskegon; three brothers, Ysbrand Doorenbos and Jacob Doorenbos, of Beloit, Wis.; and Mitchell Doorenbos of Muskegon, and three sisters, Miss Ida Doorenbos of Muskegon, Mrs. Peter Schuitema of Muskegon and Mrs. Robert Collier of Milwaukee.  The remains will be brought to Muskegon.  Funeral services will be held at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Peter Schuitema, 22 Ada street, privately, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Rev. Post, pastor of the Spring Lake Christian Reformed church will be in charge.

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Doornbos, Aaldrew
Marriage
October 4, 1867  Aapke Berghuis

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Doornbos, Aapke (Mrs.) Berghuis
Marriage October 4, 1867  Aaldrew Doornbos

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DOORNBOS, Cornelius
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  11 February 1967  Page 2
DOORNBOS FUNERAL  SPRING LAKE—The funeral for Cornelius Doornbos, 72, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Spring Lake, who died Thursday at Bradenton, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church.  Burial will be in Spring Lake.  Mr. Doornbos was born at Muskegon Oct. 23, 1894, and married Henrietta Smant at Spring Lake in 1916.  The Doornboses had lived in Florida four years.  He was a member of the Christian Reformed Church at Bradenton, had served on the village council here and was active in Boy Scouts.  He leaves his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Van Beek, Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Medema and Mrs. Jacob Groendahl, Muskegon and Mrs. Johan De Young, Spring Lake; four half-brothers, Harry and Florris Wierenga of Spring Lake, William Wierenga of Nunica and Egbert Wierenga of Muskegon, and three grandchildren.  The body is at the Kammeraad Funeral Home in Spring Lake.

Obituary
Grand Haven Tribune  Grand Haven, Michigan  10 February 1967  Page 2
Case Dornbos  Dies in Florida  Cornelius Dornbos, former Spring Lake resident, died Thursday in a Bradenton, Fla., hospital.  He was 72 and had moved to Bradenton from Spring Lake about four years ago.  He was a retired employe of Gardner-Denver Co. The body will be returned to the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Spring Lake and a complete obituary will be published Saturday.

DORNBOS, MR. CORNELIUS  Bradenton, Florida  (formerly of Spring Lake) Mr. Cornelius Dornbos, age 72, passed away Thursday afternoon at a Bradenton Hospital, and will be returned to the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Spring Lake.  Funeral plans will be announced later.  –KAMMERAAD

(Spring Lake) 11 February 1967  Page 2  Cornelius Doornbos  Death Takes  Ex-Councilman,  SL Scout Leader  The body of Cornelius Doornbos has arrived at Kammeraad Funeral Home, Spring Lake.  A former Spring Lake resident, he moved to Bradenton, Fla. about four years ago and died there Thursday at the age of 72.  Born Oct. 23, 1894 in Muskegon, he married the former Miss Henrietta Smant, Oct. 10, 1916 in Spring Lake.  He was employed at Gardner-Denver Co., here, retiring about seven years ago.  A former member of the Spring Lake village council, he was very active in Boy Scout work in the area in his younger days and also was a former member of the Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church.  He was a member of Bradenton Christian Reformed Church.  Surviving are his widow, Henrietta; a daughter, Mrs. Donald VanBeek of Chicago, Ill.; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Johan DeYoung of Spring Lake, Mrs. Jacob Medema and Mrs. Jacob Groendahl, both of Muskegon and four brothers, Harry and Floris Wierenga of Spring Lake, William Wierenga of Nunica and Egbert of Muskegon.

DOORNBOS, MR. CORNELIUS
Bradenton, Florida   (formerly of Spring Lake)  Funeral services for Mr. Cornelius Doornbos, age 72, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. M. Vanderwerp officiating.  Interment in the Spring Lake Cemetery.  Relatives please meet in the Church parlors at 1:15.  Mr. Doornbos will repose at the Kammeraad Funeral Home, Spring Lake beginning Saturday evening where relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday and Sunday evenings between 7-9 and Sunday afternoon between 2-4.  –KAMMERAAD  (Spring Lake)

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Dornbush, Cornelius D.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  20 January 1926  Page 2
Cornelius D Dornbush, 499 Ada avenue, who was spending the winter in Malwaukee, died yesterday on his 79^th birthday anniversary at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Goldstern, in Milwaukee, after a short illness.  He was born in the Netherlands but has been a resident here for many years.  He was a member of the Fifth Reformed church.  Mrs. Dornbush died seven years ago.  Mr. Dornbush is survived by three sons, Jacob of Milwaukee and Ysbrand and Mitchell Dornbush of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Goldstein of Milwaukee, at whose home he died, and Mrs. Peter Schuitema of Muskegon, and two sisters in the Netherlands and several grandchildren.

21 January 1926  Page 15 DORNBOS—The funeral of Cornelius Dornbos, 492 Ada Ave., will be held at 2:45 p. m. Saturday at the Clock Funeral Home, Rev. P. A. J. Bouma officiating.  Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.  

DORNBOS, Cornelius (Mrs) Obituary Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 17 December 1919, Page 11 Mrs. Cornelius Dornbos, aged 71 years, died at six o'clock last night at her home, 25 Ada street, after an illness of seven weeks' duration.  She was born in the Netherlands May 22, 1848, and came to this country 42 years ago. Mrs. Dornbos is survived by her husband and five children, Ysbrandt Dornbos  of Muskegon Heights, J. T. Dornbos, Janesville, Wis., Mitchel Dornbos, of  Muskegon Heights, Mrs. Peter Schuitema of this city, Mrs. R. A. Collier of  Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Menke Dykstra of Muskegon and Mrs. Theodore  Bluer, Cadillac, Mich., and a brother, Jacob Balk of North Muskegon, Mich. The funeral notice will be given later.

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DORNBOS, James E. (Mr)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 7 January 1990, Page 6D
Norton Shores  Mr. James E. Dornbos, age 67, died Friday afternoon at a local hospital.  He  was born July 13, 1922 in Muskegon and has lived here all his life.  He married the former Ruth Erickson in Muskegon March 23, 1944 who preceded him in death December 24, 1986. Mr. Dornbos served in the U.S. Army Airborne Division during WWII.  He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was employed at Kaydon Corp. for 35  years until his retirement in 1983.  SURVIVORS:  4 sons, Michael (Sharon)  Dornbos of Norton Shores, Pt (Betsy) Dornbos of Endwell, NY, Ted Dornbos of Pin Bluff, AR and  Terry (Patricia) Dornbos of Vestal, NY; 1 brother, Russell Dornbos of Spring Lake, MI and 5 grandchildren.  A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at Bethlehem  Lutheran Church Monday 1:30 P.M. with Rev. Dennis Scoville officiating.   There will be no visitation.  MEMORIALS:  Bethlehem Lutheran Church. --Lee

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DORNBOS, Mamie (Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 5 October 1981, Page 7C
1691 Hackley Muskegon Mrs. Mamie Dornbos, age 90, died Sunday morning at a local nursing home following a short illness.  She was born December 22, 1890 in Grand Rapids, MI.  She married Mitchell (Mike) Dornbos who preceded her in death in 1933.  Mrs. Dornbos is survived by 2 sons, James of Norton Shores, and Russell H. of Spring Lake, also 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  The Memorial Service for Mrs. Dornbos will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wednesday, 1:00 P.M., Rev. Harry Carlsen officiating. There will be no visitation.   --Lee

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DORNBOS, Mitchel
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 7 May 1933, Page 2
DIES AT AGE OF 42   Mitchel Dornbos, 42 years old, 1533 Ninth street, Muskegon Heights, died  Tuesday afternoon in Hackley hospital, after an illness of 11 years. He was born June 26, 1890, in Muskegon township, and has lived the greater  part of his life in Muskegon.  He has lived in Muskegon Heights for the past  13 years. He was married to Mamie Dudley in Grand Rapids, Dec. 21, 1913.  He was formerly employed at the Muskegon Heights Furniture company.  Besides his  widow, Mrs. Mamie Dornbos, Mrs. Dornbos is survived by two sons, James E. and Russell, at home; two brothers, Ysbrand Dornbos, of Muskegon Heights, and Jacob F. Dornbos, of Beloit, Wis.; and one sister, Mrs. Paul Goldstern, of  Milwaukee.  Page 13 DORNBOS-Funeral services for Mitchel Dornbos, 1533 Ninth street, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Lee Funeral Home, Rev. G. S. Thompson officiating.  Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.

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DORNBOS, Ruth (Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon Michigan, 26 December 1986, Page 5C
1930 Fuhrman Ave. (Formerly of 79 Lakeview Ave.)  Mrs. Ruth Dornbos, age 65, died Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital following a long illness.  The former Ruth Erickson was born March 3, 1921, in Muskegon.  She was married to James E. Dornbos in Muskegon March 23, 1944.  Survivors include her husband James; 4 sons, Mike J. & Ted E. both of  Muskegon, Pat A. of Endwell, NY and Terry J. of Vestal, NY; her mother, Mrs.  Eva Dahlquist of Muskegon Hts.; a brother Donald Dahlquist of Muskegon; a  sister, Mrs. Josephine Mahoney & husband Donald of Oregon and 4  grandchildren.  The MEMORIAL SERVICE    for Mrs. Dornbos will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Saturday at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dennis Scoville officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials:  Bethlehem Lutheran  Church  Memorial Fund & American Cancer Society.  --Lee (733-2152)

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Doyle, Patrick J.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan  Monday, December 2, 1963  page 22
Ex-State Senator P.J. Doyle, Dies  Doyle, Patrick J.  Dearborn (AP) – Former Democratic State Senator Patrick J. Doyle, 75, died Sunday in Wayne County General Hospital.  For 20 years a controversial figure in state and local politics.  Doyle served in both the House and Senate at Lansing.  Upon leaving the Senate he described it as “ a circus”.  Doyle was a Dearborn city councilman for 12 years.  He was a state representative from 1944 to 1954.  He was a senator afterwards.

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DRATZ, J. George J.GEORGE DRATZ  DIES IN CALIFORINA  
Former Muskegon Merchant  Moved to Los Angeles In 1920. Word of the death of J. George Dratz, 61 years old, former prominent Muskegon merchant at his home in Los Angeles, Calif.,  was received here late Saturday.  Death occurred during the previous night.  Mr. Dratz was a brother of J. Arthur Dratz former mayor of Muskegon with whom he was associated in the department store business here for many years.  He was the founder in 1895 of the Muskegon Dry Goods store, which latter became the J. George Dratz Company when he was joined by his brother. He was born in Muskegon Jan 19, 1871.  He made his home here until 1929 when he sold the business and moved to Los Angeles with his family. He was an active member of the Muskegon Country Club, the Century Club and Muskegon Lodge 274 B.P.O. Elks, until he established his home in California.  He first entered business here in 1895 when he bought the J.D. Huntley and Company department store located on Western Avenue between Jefferson and Terrace Streets.  For many years the Dratz store was one of the leading department stores in the city. The business was sold by the brothers in 1920 to Moyer Brothers, who later operated under the name of Fields.  The building, still owned by the Dratz firm, is now occupied by Kline's department store. Mr. Dratz paid several visits to Muskegon after his home had been established in Los Angeles.  His last visit was in 1929 when he was welcomed by many Muskegon friends.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Judge Dratz;  Two daughters, Mrs Olga A. Olson of Chicago and Miss Melita A. Dratz at home;  two grandchildren;  six brothers,  J.Arthur and Lui A. Dratz of Muskegon. Paul A.,  of Weaton ILL,.  Herman O. of Chicago,  Dr. Ferdinand, of Missoula Mont., and Dr. Edward A. Dratz of Minneapolis Minn., and two sisters Mrs. R.H.Brown, of Lake Harbor, and Mrs David T. Minard, of Fort Worth Texas. Funeral services and burial will be held in Los Angeles tomorrow.

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DRUIF, Arthur Duane
Obituary
Obituary of Arthur Duane Druif, Muskegon Chronicle, 9 November 2000 Druif, Mr. Arthur Duane (Husband of Evelyn) Muskegon Mr. Arthur Duane Druif, age 88, passed away early this morning at University Park Living Center. He was born May 22, 1912 in La Porte, In to Isaac and Elsa (Millard) Druif and lived in the Muskegon area since the age of 2. On October 12, 1940, he married the former Evelyn Rose Travis in Muskegon. Prior to retirement, he worked as a tool and die maker for 18 years with Muskegon Piston Ring Co. SURVIVORS include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn, one son, David (Glenna) Druif of Loudon, TN; one sister, Jane Crumpler of Zumbrota, MN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor Druif. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Monday at the Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue With the Rev. John H. Brown officiating. INTERMENT will be in Evergreen Cemetery. VISITATION with the family will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

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Duncan, Robert H., Jr.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle,  4 April 1916 Robert H. Duncan, Jr., aged 24, of Detroit, Mich. died Sunday morning at his home in that city after a short illness.  Mr. Duncan was a former Muskegon man.  Mr. Duncan was a graduate of the Muskegon high school and star quarterback of the Muskegon highschool team in 1909.  he graduated with the class of 1910.  Mr. Duncan was was formerly sporting editor of the Chronicle.  He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan, Sr., one sister, Mrs. Thomas Leith, and two brothers, Charles and Walter, all of Detroit.  The funeral will be held at the Holy Rosary church at Detroit tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock.  The Knights of Columbus Connell 305 will have charge of the funeral arrangements.

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DYKSTRA, Charles
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  1 March 1982  Page 8D
CHARLES DYKSTRA, 61, of 630 S. Courtland died Saturday at North Ottawa Community Hospital.  He was the husband of Dorothy Dykstra and had been a dispatcher for Lakeshore Redi-Mix Co.  He was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church.  Arrangements by VanZantwick, Bartels, Kammeraad, Spring Lake.

Page 5C  DYKSTRA, MR.  CHARLES  630 S. Courtland Lane  Muskegon  The Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Dykstra, age 61, will be conducted Tuesday, 11 A.M. from the Spring Lake Chapel with Rev. Donald Gordon officiating.  Interment will follow in Spring Lake Cemetery.  Friends are invited to meet the family today 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.  –VanZantwick  Bartels, Kammeraad 

Spring Lake Grand Haven Tribune  Grand Haven, Michigan  1 March 1982  Page 2 
Charles Dykstra  Charles Dykstra, 61, of Muskegon, formerly of Spring Lake, died Saturday morning at North Ottawa Community Hospital following a short illness.  Born Oct. 2, 1920 in Muskegon, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dykstra.  He married the former Dorothy Brown on Aug. 26, 1942 in Custer, Mich.  He had been employed for Lakeshore Redi-Mix Co. as a dispatcher for the past 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Susan) Miskiewicz of Muskegon, one son, Dennis Dykstra of Spring Lake, three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Irene Fast of Sparta, three brothers, Mitchell of Spring Lake, Wilfred of North Muskegon and Donald of California, several nieces and nephews.  He was a member of the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church and served in World War II in the U.S. Army.  Arrangements are by the VanZantwick, Bartels and Kammeraad Chapel of Spring Lake.

DYKSTRA, MR. CHARLES 
630 S. Courtland Lane   Muskegon, Michigan The Funeral Service for Mr. Charles Dykstra, age 61, will be conducted Tuesday 11:00 a.m. from the Spring Lake Chapel with Rev. Donald Gordon officiating.  Interment will follow in Spring Lake Cemetery.  Friends are invited to meet the family today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  VanZantwick  Bartels  Kammeraad, Inc.  Spring Lake

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DYKSTRA, Charles Jr.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  19 October 1943  Page 4
Soldier’s Infant Son  Dies at Gd. Haven  By Staff Correspondent Grand Haven, Oct. 19.—Charles Dykstra, Jr., five months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dykstra of Grand Haven, died at the home of the child’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Brown, 1327 Pennoyer avenue, Monday at 4:30 p. m.  The child’s father is fighting with the U.S. Army in Italy.  Charles was born here May 9, 1943.  Surviving are the parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Grand Haven, and Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dykstra of Spring Lake, and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coomer of Grand Haven and Mrs. Cook, Muskegon.  Funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at the VanZantwick and son chapel by Rev. J. V. Roth of the First Presbyterian church and burial will be at Spring Lake. Grand Haven Tribune  Grand Haven, Michigan 

19 October 1943  Page 2 CHARLES DYKSTRA, FIVE-  MONTHS-OLD, DIES MON.  Charles Dykstra, jr., five-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dykstra of this city, died Monday at the home of the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Brown, 327 Pennoyer avenue.  The child had not been well since birth.  The father is with the U.S. army in Italy and had never seen his son, who was born May 5, 1943.  Surviving are the parents; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dykstra, Spring Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Brown of this city; and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Coomer of this city and Mrs. Cook of Muskegon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the VanZantwick & Son funeral chapel.  Rev. J. V. Roth will officiate and burial will be in Lake Forest cemetery.

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DYKSTRA, Cornelius
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  8 November 1976  Page 24
DYKSTRA  CORNELIUS  302 E. Savidge  Spring Lake  Mr. Dykstra, age 82, passed away Saturday evening at a Muskegon nursing home.  Born April 28, 1894 in Muskegon, he married the former Ethel Phebe Cook, she preceded him in death in 1970.  He was self employed as a carpenter.  Survivors include 1 daughter, Mrs. Iva (Irene) Fast of Sparta, 4 sons, Mitchell of Spring Lake, Wilfred and Charles both of Muskegon, and Donald of Marysville, Calif., 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 1 niece, Mrs. Kenneth Barr.  Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at the Kammeraad Chapel, Spring Lake.  Interment will follow at Spring Lake Cemetery.  Friends may meet the family Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Those desiring a Memorial are asked to emember the American Cancer Society.—Kammeraad  Spring Lake

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DYKSTRA, Dorothy Elizabeth (Miss)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle  Muskegon, Michigan  2 January 1941  Page 11
Funeral Friday  For Miss Dykstra  Gd. Haven Girl, 17,  Had Been Ill of Pneumonia  By Staff Correspondent  Grand Haven, Jan. 2.—Funeral services for Dorothy Elizabeth Dykstra, 17 years old, who died Dec. 31 at 11:10 p. m. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dykstra, 1404 Pennoyer avenue, will be Friday at 2:30 p. m. from the Ringold Funeral home, Rev. Merle Kennedy of Spring Lake Presbyterian church officiating.  Burial will be in Spring Lake.  Miss Dykstra, victim of pneumonia and complications, was confined with illness the past three weeks.  She was born in Spring Lake, April 1, 1923 and lived there most of her life, coming to Grand Haven with her parents recently.  She attended the Spring Lake schools, was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian church, of its Christian Endeavor and choir.  Surviving besides the parents are a younger sister, Irene; and four brothers, Mitchel, Wilfred, Charles and Donald, and her grandparents, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook of Muskegon Heights, and Menke Dykstra of Norton township. Grand Haven Tribune 

Grand Haven, Michigan  2 January 1941  Page 1 MISS DOROTHY  DYKSTRA, 17, IS  TAKEN BY DEATH  Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Dykstra, 17 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dykstra, 1404 Pennoyer avenue, died on Dec. 31 at 11:10 p. m. following an illness of about three weeks. She was born in Spring Lake, April 1, 1923, and lived there up until about six weeks ago when she came to this city with her parents.  She attended Spring Lake school and was a member of the Presbyterian church, Christian Endeavor and the Presbyterian Young Peoples church choir and was well known among the young people.  Surviving are the parents; a sister, Irene, living at home; four brothers, Mitchell, Wilfred, Charles and Donald; the grandparents, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, Muskegon Heights and Menke Dykstra, Norton township in Muskegon county.  The body was taken to the Ringold funeral home in Spring Lake.  Funeral services will be held there on Friday at 2:30 p. m.  Rev. Merl Kennedy, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate and burial will be in Sp