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Galloway,
Helen (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Monday September 17, 2001 page
3B
Hart,
MI - Helen Galloway, age 74, died Saturday. There will be a visitation on Tuesday,
September 18, 2001 at the Clock Funeral Home-Whitehall from 5pm until
6pm
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donated by Anita
Pugh
Galusha,
Elisha
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Monday, November 15, 1915 page 1
Elisha
Galusha, aged 93, one of the oldest residents of the township of Muskegon, died
late Saturday afternoon at his home in Muskegon Township after a short
illness. Mr. Galusha had been very
active almost all of his life. Mr.
Galusha was born in New York state and came to Michigan 65 years ago, locating
at Eastmanville. He came to
Muskegon 30 years ago and has since lived on his farm and worked it. He leaves one son, Robert of Colorado,
and three grandchildren, Mrs. William Spink of Battle Creek, and William and Ira
Hammond of Muskegon township. The
funeral was held this afternoon at the Balbirnie chapel at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. August Schultz, pastor of the
St. John's German Evangelical church officiated and interment was in Oakwood
Cemetery.
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donated by William & Barbara
Hill
 
GANOUNG,
C.W.
GARBE, Carl B.
Obituary
Masonic
Services November 26, For Carl B. Garbe Mr. Carl Garbe, 71, of 8 N. Washington St., Lake Orion, died November
25.
He was born in Traverse City, April 2, 1898 to Alber and Bertha Garbe. He
married the former Jessie P. Bowman at Manistee August 9, 1922. He was a member of the United Methodist
Church of Lake Orion and was a retired supervisor of Pontiac Motors.
Mr.
Garbe lived in Lake Orion for the past 30 years, coming her from Pontiac. He was a member of Orion Lodge No. 46 F
& AM, Orion Chapter No 340 O.E.S and the Lake Orion Senior Citizens. he is survived by his wife, Jessie; two
daughters Mrs. Lawrence A.(Betty)Cowell of Tucson, Arizona; and Mrs. Raymond
B.(Joan)Cummings of Lake Orion; two sons, Carl W. Garbe and Richard R. Garbe of
Ortonvill; nine grandchildren; and on sister Mrs. Frank B. Couture of
Detroit. A Masonic memorial service
was held at Allen's Funeral Home November 26, and Rev. Everett A. Dill
officiated at the funeral service, November 28. Burial was at East Lawn
Cemetery.
Information donated by William & Barbara Hill / Photo courtesy
of Barbara Hill & Herman Stiver
GARDNER,
Tyrone Ross
Marriage
GARDNER, Tyrone Ross,
2432 W. Sherman Blvd., and Ruth Loraine Herbert, 2432 W. Sherman Blvd. Muskegon
Chronicle, 9 July 1963, page 11
Information donated by Bill
Moore
Gay,
Velvet “Doll” (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Monday September 17, 2001 page
3B
Mrs. Velvet
“Doll” A. Gay, age 54, passed away Wed. Sept. 12, 2001 at Mercy General Health
Partners. Funeral Services will be
conducted at 12 noon Wed. Sept. 19, 2001, from New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with
Rev. James Witcher, officiating. Burial; Mona View
Cemetery. Mrs. Gay will lie in
state at Reynolds Memorial Chapel where visitation will begin Tues. from
4-9pm.
Information donated by Anita Pugh
Gilbert,
Richard (Mr.)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Tuesday September 18, 2001 page
3B
Richard Gilbert, age 80, died
Monday, Sept. 17, 2001. Rich is
survived by his wife Barbara; 2 daughters, Diana (John) Schmidt of Grand Haven,
Pam (Bill) Montambo of Ravenna; 3 sons, Richard “Dick” (Sharon) of CO, David R.
of CA & Bruce (Denise) of Ravenna; 11 grandchildren; 1 brother, Walter (Mae)
Gilbert of Grand Rapids. Services: Thursday, 11:00 am
at Throop Funeral Home, Ravenna, MI with Rev. Kevin Schutt officiating. Burial: Ravenna Cemetery, Visitation: Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Throop
Funeral Home, Memorials: Alzheimer’s or Heartland Hospice of Kalamazoo.
Information donated by Anita Pugh
GOEBEL, John
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle - Muskegon, MI - July 25,
1938 pg.7 Rites Wednesday For Crash
Victim Services Will Be Held for
John Goebel at Ravenna Church Ravenna, July 25 - Funeral services for John C. Goebel, 67 years old,
prominent Moorland township farmer who was killed Saturday night when his car
plunged into the ditch on a gravel road north of M-46, or Bolt highway, will be
held in St. Catherine's Catholic church in Ravenna at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Burial will be in St. Catherine's, also here.
Mr. Goebel, township justice of
peace for 20 years, treasurer of the Bowen school district and a member of the
Maccabees, was born in Dallansen, Westfalen, Germany, February 22, 1871. He came
to the United States, and to Ravenna, in 1893. He was married to Miss Molly
Zahrt, of Ravenna, in 1893. He
leaves, besides the widow, three sons, Joseph, of Wolf Lake, John, Jr., and
Louis of Moorland township; five daughters, Mrs. Leonard V. Bayne, Mrs. Paul
Gillette and Mrs. John Matson, all of Muskegon; Mrs. John Merten, of Ravenna,
and Miss Ann, at home; and eight grandchildren. Moorland Man and Stranger Motor
Victims
Auto Mishaps Take at Least Nine Lives in Michigan Over Week-end Traffic accidents took the lives
of at least nine persons in Michigan over the week-end, including two in
Muskegon county. The Muskegon
county victims included John C. Goebel, Moorland township farmer, killed
Saturday evening when his automobile went out of control and plunged into a
ditch near Ravenna, and an unidentified man, crushed to death by a trailer early
Sunday at the Laketon avenue carnival grounds.
Nearly home from a day of
threshing, Mr. Goebel, 67 years old, Moorland township justice of peace for the
past 20 years, and a prominent farm resident of the township for 45 years, was
killed a short distance north of Bolt highway and a mile and a half east of
Kelly's corners. Neck Is
Broken His neck broken in the
crash, Mr. Goebel, also treasurer of the Bowen school district and active in the
Caccabees, was the 13th traffic victim of the year in Muskegon county. Driving home alone from the Molski farm
near Moorland, Mr. Goebel apparently lost control of his light sedan, tracks
indicating it swayed from right to left and back to the right side of the road
and into the ditch. Battered, right
side and top of the car and the radiator, smashed against the motor indicated
the car slid along the ditch on its side and finally plowed forward into the
ground. Rear seat cushions torn loose by the impact and huled forward were
believed to have struck the victim, breaking his neck. Found by Irving Whitney and Louis
Goebel, a son, who had arrived home shortly before from threshing and was busy
at the evening chores on the 200-acre farm where he lived with his father, the
victim was rushed to a physician's office at Ravenna, about three miles south,
but was dead upon arrival. Coroner J.J.Kline was called. Deputy Sheriff Glenn
Corey also investigated.
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GOUDZWAARD, Wendy Jo & Bradley D.
TRAHAN
Marriage
notice – Muskegon Chronicle September 17, 2001 page 3B
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Grady, John
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, 2 April
1916
Mrs. Louis H. Kanitz,
25 New street, has received word of the death of her brother, John Grady, at St.
Anthony’s hospital, Chicago. Mr.
Grady has many friends in this city. He leaves besides his brothers and sisters, his wife and one son. The funeral and interment will take
place in Chicago.
Information donated by
Bill Moore
GRAHAM,
Sarah (Mrs.) Ellis
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 14 March 1911 Page 2
Mrs. Sarah Graham
was found dead in her bed at 6
o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Delia Harry, 284 Southern avenue. She was 82 years old. Mrs. Graham was born in New York
state, and her maiden name was Sarah Ellis. She came to Michigan in 1864, and had
lived in Muskegon for many years. SHE LEAVES two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Delia Harry, of Muskegon;
Miss Adeline Rice of Phelps, N. Y.; Thomas W. Graham and Fred Graham, of
Fremont, Mich. There are also two
brothers. Hiram Ellis of Lake City,
Mich.; and George Ellis, living in Canada; and two sisters, Mrs. A. Rice of
Sparta, Mich.; and Mrs. M. Wylie, of Lyons, Mich. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. Harry, 284 Southern avenue.
Thursday the body will
be taken to Bridgeton, Mich., for burial.
Contributed by Bill Moore
Grainger, Ione Beatrice
Birth
Muskegon
Chronicle, 4 April
1916
GRAINGER -- To Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas L. Grainger, 138 Houston ave, at Mercy Hospital, Wednesday, March 22,
1916, a daughter, Ione Beatrice.
Information donated by
Bill Moore
Granger, Harriet
Marriage
license
Muskegon
Chronicle, 1 April
1916
#10139 - William
Guinen, 34, city, Harriet Granger, 30, city
Information donated by
Bill Moore
GRANT,
Olive (Mrs.)
Obituary
Charlevoix
County Herald April 27, 1917 page 6 George Miller returned to his home at Muskegon, Wednesday after a week's
visit with his daughter, Mrs. Leon Grant and other relatives. Mrs. Olive Grant passed away at her home
on the West Side last Saturday afternoon, aged 69 years. She had been ill only a short time. Four children are left to mourn her loss. viz.-Robert, Leon, (James) Howard Grant
and Mrs. Calb Tompkins of Traverse City. Her husband passed away a few years ago. Funeral services were held from her home
late Tuesday afternoon. Conducted
by Rev. John Clemens. Interment at
East Jordan Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs.
George Church of Luther were here this week to attend the funeral of the
former's aunt, Mrs. Olive Grant.
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Pugh
GRANT, James H.
Obituary
James H.
Grant James H. Grant, 57 years old,
1808 Glendale avenue, Muskegon Heights, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday
night. Born in Newaygo County, June
23, 1881, he lived the greater part of his life in East Jordan, coming to
Muskegon in July, 1927, from Manistique. On Dec. 11, 1914 he married Emeline Reed in East Jordan. He was employed by the East Jordan
Chemical company for 18 years, and in Muskegon he was employed by Lakey Foundry
company for eight year and Campbell, Wyant, and Cannon Foundry company for two
years. He is survived by his widow;
five sons, John of Muskegon Heights, James, Albert,
Homer and Theodore at home; four daughters, Mrs. Wm. Ochs of R.R.5 Muskegon, Edna, Alice and Vivian
at home and two grandchildren.
Information donated by Anita Pugh
Graves, Harold
N.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Saturday, November 19, 1966 page 27
Top
FDR Aide Dies at Age 79 Graves, Harold N. Washington (AP) – Harold N. Graves, 79, a top government official during
the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, died
hursday.
Graves’
government services ranged from overhauling the operations of the Internal
Revenue Service to heading and reorganizing the Treasury Department’s law
enforcement agencies during the gangster era. After leaving government service
in 1944 he had served as a vice president and director of the Queen City
Broadcasting Co. in Seattle, Washington, retiring in 1953. He was born in Mount Sterling,
Illinois.
Information
donated by William & Barbara
Hill
Grevel,
Abraham
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan April 8, 1909 page 7 column 3
Abraham
Grevel Dies Of Cancer - Came to Muskegon from Netherlands 36 year ago -
following an illness of only two months, Abraham Grevel, 25 Emerald street,
corner Walton street, died at 9:30 o'clock this morning at his home from cancer
of the stomach. He had been
seriously ill for only little more than 11 weeks, being forced to discontinue
work that length of time ago. he
was 67 years of age. Mr. Grevel was
born in Bemeente Sant., province of Gronigen, the Netherlands. He came to this country and to Muskegon
36 years ago. He resided for 22
years on Oak street removing to his present residence at the expiration of that
period. For the past year, until
his disability, he was employed at the factory of the Grand Rapids Desk
company. A wife, two sons, and five
grandchildren are left by Mr. Grevel. The sons are Louis Grevel of Spring Lake, who is now in this city, and
William Grevel, 23 White street. The five grandchildren are Abraham Louis Grevel, Sena Grevel, and John
Grevel, children of Louis Grevel, and Pearl Grevel and Teresa Grevel;. cjo;drem
pf William Grevel. Three brothers,
and a sister also survive. the
brothers are John Grevel, of Holland, Volvert Grevel 145 Walton street, this
city and Nicholas Grevel 40 Strong avenue. The sister is Mrs. Henry cooper who also resides on Strong avenue. The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon. Notice of the hour
later.
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donated by William &
Barbara Hill
Cemetery
Oakwood
Cemetery
GRIFFIN, James – Mr. &
Mrs.
Birth NoticeThe
Muskegon Chronicle – Friday March 7, 1902 pg. 6 – Griffin – Wednesday evening,
March 5, to Mr. and Mrs. James Griffin, Beidler street and Forest avenue, a
daughter
Information
donated by William & Barbara Hill
GRIM, Max
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 29 May 1953
MAX
GRIM, 78, RETIRED, DIES Max
Grim, 1905 Miner street, died at the Muskegon County Convalescent Hospital today
after an illness of one year. He
was 78 years old. Born in
Germany Sept. 5, 1874, Mr. Grim came to the United states as a boy, settling in
Muskegon where he had made his home for the past 70 years. He had been employed by the Lakeside
Lumber
Company
until his retirement in 1949. He
was a memeber of Our Redeemer
Lutheran church. He leaves two
sons, Fred of Muskegon and Arthur of Spring Lake; one daughter and three
sisters, Mrs. Fred Omness and Mrs. Herman Wiese of Muskegon and Mrs. Bertha
Pollak of Chicago.
Information
donated by Bill Moore
Grimm, Ernest
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan 15 March 1911, page 2 After suffering with tuberculosis for
seven years, Ernest Grimm died yesterday at the home of his father Fred Grimm,
Norton township. He was 29 years
old. Germany was the land of his
birth, and he came to America with his parents 28 years ago. He has lived in Muskegon during all
those years. Besides his father, he
leaves one brother, Max Grimm, of Chicago; and four sisters, Mrs. Edward
Pollack, of Chicago; Mrs. Henry Wittkopp of Norton; Mrs. Fred Omness of
Muskegon, and Miss Louise Grimm living at home. The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at one o’clock at the residence and at 2 o’clock at the German
Evangelical Lutheran church on Bourdon street. The Rev. Heinrich Norden will conduct
the services. Burial will be in the
family lot in the Lakeside cemetery.
Information
donated by Bill Moore
Grimm,
Frederick
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan September 5, 1914 Frederick Grimm Frederick Grimm died this morning at his
home in Norton township after a short illness, aged 64 years. Mr. Grimm was born at Holstein, Germany
and came to the United States in 1883 locating at Lakeside. He moved to his Norton township home 16
years ago. Mr. Grimm leaves one
son, Max Grimm of Fort Dodge, Ia., four daughters, Mrs. E. Pollock of Chicago,
Mrs. H. Wittkopp of Norton township, Mrs. Fred Omnes of Shelby and Mrs. H.
Wiese, and 16 grandchildren. The
funeral will be held at 2 o’clock at the German Lutheran church, of which he was
a charter member. Rev. H. E.
Norden, pastor of the church will conduct the
services.
Information
donated by Bill Moore
GROENDAL, Frederick
R.
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle Muskegon,
Michigan 21 December
2000 Page
7B
GROENDAL,
MR. FREDERICK R. (Widower of Marva) Muskegon Mr. Fred R. Groendal, age 65, died
Tuesday December 19, 2000 in Muskegon. He was born November 3, 1935 to Jacob and Minnie (Doornbos) Groendal in
Muskegon, and had been a life resident. He retired as a truck driver from Dykstra Food Service where he had
worked for 32 years. Mr. Groendal
was also a member of the Fruitport Eagles. On November 22, 1968 he married the former Marva Panozzo, and she
preceded him in death on April 11, 1999. SURVIVORS include 4 children, Matthew (Susan) Groendal of Midland, Dean
(Diana) Groendal of Muskegon, Pamela Jean (David) Unger of Crestview, Florida,
and Debra (Harvey) Dean of Hesperia; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild;
mother, Minnie Groendal; 1 brother, Henry (Jean) Groendal of Ludington; 3
sisters, Virginia Arneberg, Lois (Bill) Workman, Frances (Alex) Lazarock all of
Muskegon; and 1 sister-in-law, Judith Groendal of Muskegon. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Jon
F. Groendal, 1 brother, James Groendal, and 1 brother-in-law, Paul
Arneberg. SERVICES will be 1 PM
Friday at
Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue with Pastor John H. Brown
officiating. There will be no
visitation. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
can be made to the Hackley Cancer Center.
Information
donated by Matt Burns
GROENDAL, Marva Jean
(Mrs)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 13 April 1999, Page
5B
Wife
of Fred, Muskegon. Mrs. Marva Jean
Groendal, age 56, passed away Sunday evening, April 11, 1999. She was born June 16, 1942 in Muskegon
and was a life resident. She worked
for many years at the Steak-N-Egger, and also at Diversions. She married Frederick R. Groendal on
November 22, 1968 and he survives her along with 4 children, Pamela Jean (&
David) Unger of Crestview, FL, Debra (& Harvey) Dean of Hesperia, Matthew
(& Susan) Groendal of Midland, Dean Groendal of Muskegon Hts., 11
grandchildren, her mother and father, Anna and Bernard Kochmanski of Muskegon, 3
brothers, Jim (& Connie) Panozzo of Muskegon, Ray (& Karen) Panozzo of
Muskegon, John (& Diane) Kochmanski of Grandville, 4 sisters, Jeanette
(& Bill) Phillips of Grandville, Marie (& Walter) Faltinowski of
Ferrysburg, Mary (& Al) Carpenter of Muskegon, Diane (& Todd) Engleman
of Muskegon, many nieces and nephews. SERVICES will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple
Avenue with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. There will be no visitation. For a more lasting memorial, please
consider Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana.
Information
donated by Matt Burns
GROLEAU,
Clara (Mrs.) Jeannot
Obituary
1951
MRS.
GROLEAU CHURCH ORGANIST HERE 55 YEARS Mrs. Clara Groleau, 82 years old,
523 W. Webster Avenue, member of a
prominent
early Muskegon family and who served as organist of Catholic Churches in Greater
Muskegon about 55 years, died Saturday afternoon in Mercy Hospital after an
illness of one year. Born May
27, 1869, at Lake Harbor, she was
the daughter of Mr. Peter Jeannot, pioneers in that neighborhood where they settled in 1864. The Jeannots owned a sawmill, store and
hotel near the bend of the channel where it is now spanned by a bridge. Mrs. Groleau was a sister of the
late William E. Jeannot, owner of the West Michigan Steel Foundry Company, and also sister of the late Edward and
Arthur Jeannot. At the age of
17
years
she began her duties as church organist, and served at St Mary's, St Jean's, St
Joseph's and last - for 20 years -
at Sacred Heart Church, with the exception of a brief period of residence in
Wisconsin. She retired from the position of organist
about a year ago. The former
Miss Clara Jeannot, she was married at Muskegon Feb. 6, 1888, to Napolean Groleau. They lived at Tomahawk, Wis., nine years
and returned to Muskegon. Mr. Groleau was an artist and
decorator. He died in Muskegon in
1936. Mrs. Grolealu was
a communicant of St. Jean's Church,
and a memeber of St. Ann's Society. SHE LEAVES three daughters, Mrs. Edgar Beck, with whom she made her home; Mrs. R. E. Graham, Tuscon,
Ariz., Mrs. Romauld Bordeau,
Missoula, Mont.; 15 grandchildren and 16
great-graandchildren.
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donated by John
LeFevre
Groner, Everette
A
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Tuesday, 9 July 1963,
page 21
Groner, Mr. Everette
A. 1014 W. Tyler Rd., Dalton
Twp. Funeral services for Mr.
Everette A. Groner were held this afternoon at the Lee Funeral Home. Mr. Groner was taken to the Swartz
Funeral Home, Kalkaska, where another service will be held Thursday afternoon at
2 o’clock. Mr. Groner will be laid
to rest in Excelsior Cemetery, Kalkaska.
Information donated by Bill Moore
GROSSMAN, Mary Ann (Mrs.)
Foegan
Obituary
Mrs.
Mary Ann Grossman, 82 years old, died Monday at the home of her son, Frank
Grossman, 368 Prospect avenue, after a long illness. She was born in Wittlich,
Province of Prussia, Germany, September 2, 1846, and came to this country in
1853 in a sail boat, taking 68 days for the trip. In 1855 she came to Michigan,
settling at North Muskegon and since then had always resided here. Mrs. Grossman's maiden name was Mary Ann
Foegan and she was married to John Grossman in 1869. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church. Mrs. Grossman is survived
by two sons, Frank Grossman, at whose home she died and John Grossman, of
Muskegon; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Boyer, and Mrs. Fred Liddle, both of this
city, and five grandchildren.
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. This article can be found in the People's Scrapbook #2 at Hackley Library
in Muskegon, Michigan. The date on the article in not readable on the copy I
have but the library keeps an index file on the Scrapbook and the date will be
easy to trace
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donated by William & Barbara
Hill
Grootenhuis, Angie A.
(Mrs.) Berghuis
Marriage
June
13, 1932 Theodore J.
Grootenhuis
Information
donated by Barbara
Hill
Grootenhuis, Theodore
Marriage
June
13, 1932 Angie A.
Berghuis
Information
donated by: Barbara
Hill
 GROVE, Frank
Obituary
96,
of Rt.1 Aldwn, died Wednesday, October 25 at his residence after a short
illness. He is survived by a brother, Earl of Traverse City; a sister-in-law,
Mrs. Faith Grove of Rapid City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Eva, August 21, 1930. Mr. Grove was born January 12, 1876 in
Kalkaska County to Gilbert and Clara (Batz)Grove. He has bee a Rapid City and Alden
resident for the past 40 years. Mr. Grove previously lived in Hammond, IN where
he operated a restaurant and drug store. Funeral services will be held at 10a.m.
Saturday from the Schwartz-Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska with the Rev. David
Quider officiating. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse
City.
Information
donated by William & Barbara Hill / Photo courtesy
of Barbara Hill
GROVE, Simon
Y.
Obituary
This
was taken from a handwritten version of an obituary I received from Leslie
Safford. Simon Y. Grove was born
February 28, 1849 in Coshocton County, OH, came with his parents to Fulton
County, IN in 1856 and settled on the farm now owned by ? Harmbaugh. He lived at
home until his mother died after that he made his home with Isaac Merideth and
Rebecka Grove. On April 8, 1875 he was joined in marriage with Elizabeth Mentzer
and moved to Bloomingsburg and worked at the carpenters trade until 1883 when he
went into merchantile business and continued in that business til his
death. To this union were born ten
children of whom six are living, three boys and three girls. Linnie (?) ? in
Logansport, Ora Byrer in Talma and Lefa Safford living in Canton, North
Carolina, Lou married and living in Talma and Archa and Oliver at home. Mr. Grove was made a mason July 31, 1872
in the Rochester Lodge no 79 A.F.& A Masons and was one of the oldest Masons
in Fulton County he also belonged to the Maures (?) lodge for many years. When the Methodist church was built he
united with that church and continued faithful to the end. He leaves a loving companion, six
children, three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends and neighbors
to whom his departurs
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donated by Barbara Hill & Leslie
Safford
GROW, Betty A. (Mrs.)
Bates
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 26 October 1992 Page 6C
Montague Mrs. Grow, age 63, died October 24,
1992. Born January 17, 1929, in
Muskegon, she had lived in the White Lake area all of her life. The former Betty Bates had worked in the
finishing department at Howmet Corp. Mrs. Grow was a member White Lake Eagles Aerie No. 3214 Auxiliary, White
Lake VFW Post No. 3256 Auxiliary, Holton American Legion Post No. 397 Auxiliary
and Women of the Moose, St. Ignace Lodge No. 1484. A brother preceded her in death. FAMILY 1 daughter, Arlene (Thomas) Thomazin of
TX; 2 sons, Dan (Joyce) Grow of Fruitport and Richard (Carol) Grow of Rothbury;
6 grandchildren; 1 brother, Ralph (Helen) Bates of Whitehall; 1 sister,
Phyllis (Donald) Carlson of Wyoming. FUNERAL Tomorrow, Tuesday,
October 27, 1992, at 1 PM, from Clock Chapel- Whitehall with the Rev. D. Keith
Laidler officiating. Interment will
be made in Oakgrove Cemetery - Montague. VISITING HOURS Today,
Monday, 2-4 & 6:30-8:30 PM, in Whitehall. MEMORIAL: Lupus Foundation. -- Clock - White
Lake
Information donated by Matt
Burns
GROW, Carl
T.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 13 May 1976 Page 43
GROW, MR. CARL T. 8571 Sheridan Montague Mr. Grow, age 81, died at Hackley
Hospital Wednesday afternoon. Born
in White River, he has lived most all his life in the White Lake area. He was a milk hauler for 30 years for
the Muskegon Milk Producers Assoc. until retirement. He was married to the former Alma
Kittridge and she died in 1943 SURVIVORS 8 sons, Glenn,
Kenneth, Dwaine, Everett, John, Raymond, Carl Jr. all of Montague, Lloyd of
Muskegon, 1 daughter, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Lundquist of Whitehall, 22
grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren. A daughter Beatrice Wissman preceded in death in 1953. SERVICE Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Clock Chapel, Whitehall with the Rev. Douglas Bartlett officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove
Cemetery. VISITATION Friends may call at the funeral home in
Whitehall to meet the family this evening 7 to 9, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on
Friday. –Clock White Lake
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donated by Matt Burns
GROW,
Charles
Obituary
Montague Observer Montague, Michigan 19 June 1924 Page 1
Passing of Charles Grow. Charles Grow passed away at his home in
White River Monday noon after several months suffering from dropsy. Mr. Grow was born in White River 67
years ago. He leaves his widow,
four sons, Dan, Robert, Fred and Carl, and one daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith, and 10
grandchildren to mourn. The funeral
was held this afternoon from his late residence, Rev. R. E. Showerman
officiating.
Information
donated by Matt Burns
GROW, Edith M. (Mrs.)
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 11 September 1981
GROW, MRS. EDITH M. Port Richey, FL Formerly of Montague Mrs. Grow, age 62, died in Louisville,
KY Wednesday evening. Born in New
Era, she has lived all her life in the White Lake area. She has spent the past 2-1/2 years in Florida. She attended the First Reformed Church
of Holiday, FL. She was active in
the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post No. 3256 in Montague. The former Edith Postema was married to
Glen Grow. SURVIVORS Husband, Glen, 2 sons, Gerald of
Montague, William of Whitehall, 2 daughters, Glenna Michelson of Port Richey,
FL, Vicky Blanchard of Muskegon, 10 grandchildren, 1 brother, Eldon of
Bloomfield Hills. SERVICE Clock Chapel, Whitehall, Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Jim Houseman officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. VISITATION Clock Funeral Home, Whitehall this
evening 7-9 P.M. –Clock White Lake
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GROW,
Edson
Article
The Forum Whitehall, Michigan 9 November 1893 Page 1
LOCAL POINTERS Edson Grow, the White River farmer, has
had a hard experience with diphtheria during the last 10 days in which time
he lost four children, ranging in years from one to ten. His wife is now suffering and the
outcome is very uncertain. Herman
Fogg's family have also been afflicted, but no deaths so
far.
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GROW,
Edwin
Obituary
Montague Observer Montague, Michigan 19 January 1905 Page 1
TWO PIONEERS PASS AWAY. Edwin Grow, a pioneer settler of White
River township, died last Monday evening of paralysis after a brief illness,
aged 74 years. Mr. Grow was
stricken last Sunday morning and while he was in the act of dressing himself
fell to the floor unconscious. He
never rallied and from that time he remained in a comatose condition until
he passed quietly away Monday evening. Deceased was a pioneer of this section of the country coming here with
his wife 50 years ago when the virgin forests remained hardly touched. He purchased 320 acres of land from the
government at $1.25 per acre but subsequently sold part of his original
holdings. He cleared the place and
farmed it until his death. He was
born in Vermont May 31, 1830 and was married to Miss Jeffery, his present widow
at Berlin, Mich., in 1854. A family
of 10 children was the fruit of their union, 6 of whom are living--Miss Ida
Grow, Edson, Chas. and Elmer, Mrs. Aug. Lauterberg and Mrs. Henry Ballard. The funeral took place from the M.E.
church at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the remains were followed to their last
resting place in the Montague cemetery by a large concourse of
sympathizing friends.
The Forum Whitehall, Michigan 19 January 1905 Page 8
White River Notes Edwin Grow, of White River township,
died suddenly Monday night of apoplexy. He was taken suddenly ill Sunday morning and never recovered
consciousness. He was one of the
oldest settlers in White River township and at one time owned more than five
hundred acres of land in White River and Montague townships. He was seventy-six years old at the time
of his death and was a very active man. His sudden death was a complete and painful surprise to everyone. Funeral services were held at his home
Thursday afternoon, two o'clock. Rev. Killeen officiating clergyman and Wm. Coats undertaker in
charge.
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GROW,
Elmer
Obituary
Montague Observer Montague, Michigan 19 June 1930 Page 1
DEATH REAPS HARVEST Elmer Grow Elmer Grow was born in White River
October 9, 1861. In 1882, he was
married to Miss Mary Cook. Two sons
were born to this union, Forest and Elton, of Milwaukee. Mrs. Grow passed away in 1899. After a period of five years, Mr. Grow
was married to Miss Anna Black. Two
daughters blessed this union, Marguerite of this village and Mrs. Nellie
Vandermolen, of Muskegon. Mr. Grow
was a blacksmith by trade. For 20
years the family lived in Milwaukee. Mr. Grow has been in failing health for over two years, and passed away
Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. The
funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. from the M.E. church, Rev. I. W. Minor
officiating and interrment was in the Montague cemetery. Deceased is survived by his widow, two
sons, two daughters, four grandchildren, a brother Edson in Arkansas, two
sisters, Mrs. August Lauterberg and Mrs. Henry Ballard. All the relatives attended the funeral
excepting his brother in Arkansas.
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GROW, Emma (Mrs.)
Obituary
Montague Observer Montague, Michigan 22 June 1939 Page 1
Mrs. Emma Grow Buried Here, Fri. Funeral services will be held tomorrow
for Mrs. Emma Grow, 75 years old of this city, who died in Muskegon, Tuesday
night. Services will be held from
the Lutheran church with Rev. Albert Krug in charge. Burial will be made in the local
cemetery. Mrs. Grow was born in
Germany, April 10, 1864 and came to the United States as a child, settling in
White River. In April 1883 she was
married to Charles Grow of White River and had spent most of her life in that
area, moving to Montague three years ago. Surviving are five children, John of Auburn Heights, Robert of Belding,
Fred and Carl of Montague, and Mrs. Edna Smith, also of this city; five
brothers, Herman, Emil [Gustav] and John Ramthun of White River, and Fred
of Whitehall; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Sable of Duluth and Mrs. Augusta Runzel
of this city; 16 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
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GROW, Fred (Fritz)
J.
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, Michigan 16 January 1960 Page 2
Death Takes F. J. Grow, Montague MONTAGUE--Fred (Fritz) J. Grow, 68, of
8627 Cook, Montague, died unexpectedly Friday at his home following a heart
attack.
He was born Sept. 4, 1891, in White
River Township, moving to Montague in 1931. He married Gladys Sayers May 19,
1931. He had been employed at the
Campbell, Wyant & Cannon Foundry Co. in Muskegon from 1941 to 1949. Mr. Grow was a member of the American
Legion and of the White Lake World War I Barracks. Survivors include his wife, four
daughters, Mrs. Delores Powell of Whitehall, Nellie and Carleen at home, Mrs.
Mildred Martin of Montague, and a brother, Carl, of Montague. Funeral services will take place at 2
p.m. Monday at Purdy Funeral Home with military graveside rites at
Oakhurst.
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GROW, John T.
(Mr)
Obituary
1011
S. Mears Whitehall. Mr. Grow, age
49, died Sunday evening. Born in
Montague, he has lived all his life in the White Lake area. He has been employed the past 13 years
with the Whitehall Leather Co. SURVIVORS 7 brothers, Glen, Kenneth, Dwaine,
Everett, Raymond and Carl, Jr. all of Montague, Lloyd of Muskegon, 1 sister,
Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Lundquist of Whitehall and a dear friend Cornelia Burkert of
Whitehall. SERVICE Thursday
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Clock Chapel, Whitehall, with the Rev. Larry L.
Foster officiating. VISITATION Clock Funeral Home, Whitehall, Wednesday, 2-4 and
7-9. --Clock White
Lake
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GROW, Lloyd J.
(Mr)
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 7 July 1988
Norton
Shores. Mr. Grow, age 66, died July
5, 1988. Born May 2, 1922, in
Montague, he had lived in the Muskegon area the past 34 years. He married the former Barbara Mead and
was employed at American Coil Spring for 35 years until retirement. A veteran of WWII, having served in the
U.S. Army, he was a life member of Wm. Scott Wood Post 11, D.A.V. FAMILY Wife, Barbara; one son, Bryan of
Abilene, TX; 1 sister, Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Lundquist of Whitehall; 6 brothers,
Glen of FL, Duane of Muskegon, Kenneth, Everett, Raymond, Carl all of Montague;
nieces & nephews. SERVICE Friday, July 8, 1988, at 10:30 A.M., from Clock
Chapel, Whitehall with the Rev. Bill Bradley officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove
Cemetery, Montague. VISITATION
Today 6:30-8:30 P.M., in Whitehall. --Clock White Lake
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GROW, Mabel G. (Mrs)
Lecus
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan, 7 August 1974, Page 35
6911
Williams Rd. Montague Mrs. Grow, age 78, died at Muskegon General Hospital
Tuesday afternoon. She was born in
White River Twp., and has lived all her life in the White Lake area. She was the former Mabel Lecus an was
also a member of the Royal Neighbors. SURVIVORS 1 daughter: Mrs.
Vernon (Mildred) Martin and 1 sister Mrs. Ella Sikkenga, both of Montague. SERVICE Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Clock Chapel, Whitehall with the Rev. Gilbert Heaton officiating. Interment will be made in Oakgrove
Cemetery. VISITATION Friends may call at the funeral home in Whitehall to meet
the family on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. -Clock, White
Lake
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Gudelsky, Leon
Herman
Birth
Muskegon
News Chronicle, 7 March
1912
BORN -- To Mr. and Mrs. Komma
Gudelsky, 20 Isabella street, at Hackley hospital, Friday, March 1, 1912, a son, Leon Herman.
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Guger, John
Obituary
Muskegon
Chronicle, Saturday, June 13,
1891
GUGER -- At Black
Lake, in Norton township, this morning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Benjamin Brist, John Guger, of pneumonia, aged 71 years. The funeral will take place from the
house tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock.
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Guinen, William
Marriage
license
Muskegon
Chronicle, 1 April
1916
#10139 - William
Guinen, 34, city, Harriet Granger, 30, city
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Joseph
Obituary
Muskegon
Daily Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan Wednesday, 20 January 1904, page 1 JOSEPH GUM, PIONEER FARMER OF NORTON,
DIES Joseph Gum, one of the pioneer
farmers of Norton township, died at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Lewis Sayre, in that township, with whom he has lived for
several years. He suffered from a
stroke of paralysis, which proved fatal. Mr. Gum was born in Germany 74 years ago the twenty-third of next
March. When 26 years old he came to
America and to Muskegon county soon after. He had lived for seven years at Lowell, Mich., to which place his body
will be taken for burial on Thursday, after services from the Sayre residence at
10 o’clock in the morning. Mr. Gum
leaves three children, Mrs. Sayre, Mrs. John H. Ahnefeldt and Louis Gum, the two
latter residing in Muskegon township.
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GUNN/Mrs. Allie /
NEARANZ
Obituary
Muskegon Chronicle 5 October 1963, page 20
MRS. NEARANZ LEAVES 100 DESCENDANTS
Mrs. Allie E. Nearanz, 5716 Apple Ave, died at her home late Friday after a long
illness, she was 83. Born in Allendale November 30 1879, she later moved to Honor and had been a
Muskegon resident for the past 55 years. The former Allie E. Scott, she married John Gunn April 16, 1898 at Allendale. He
died in 1923 in Muskegon. On December 26, 1931, she married Arthur A Nearanz here. Mr Nearanz died in
Muskegon in 1955. Mrs. Nearanz was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs. John Knoll and Mrs. Earl DeNio of Muskegon,
and Mrs. Victor Wolbrink of Allendale; three sons, Muskegon
Patrolman Arthur Gunn and William and Harold, also of Muskegon; five brothers,
Ray Scott of Warrensburg, N.Y.,
Glenn Scott of New Port Richey, Fla., Clifford Scott of Allendale, Jame.....
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GUNN, Mr. Arthur H.
Obituary for Arthur Henry Gunn, Muskegon Chronicle, August 23, 1995
GUNN, MR. ARTHUR H. (Husband of Philomena) Muskegon Mr. Arthur H. Gunn, age 90, died Tuesday, morning, August 22, 1995. He was born
February 13, 1905 in Grand Haven to John &
Allie (Scott) Gunn; and had resided in Muskegon most of his life. He retired in
January of 1965 from the Muskegon Police
Department where he had been employed 30 years. He was also a supervisor of the
Junior Police program for 10 years and
was involved with their rifle club and baseball teams. Mr. Gunn was a
communicant member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church
and its Usher’s Club. He was also a member of the K.C’s and the F.O.P. Charles
Hammond Lodge #99. On September 30,
1925 he married the former Philomena Jorissen and he survives him along with 2
sons, Kyren Gunn of Norton Shores and
Roger (Nancy) Oleniczak of Montague; 3 grandchildren, Kimberly (Jerry) Weigold,
Barb Hartman and Anne-Marie Gunn: 3
great-grandchildren, Scott, Matt and Eric Hartman; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gunn was preceded in death by his
daughter-in-law, Ginger and grandson Patrick Gunn and by 2 brothers and 3
sisters. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will
be held at 12:10PM Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father John
Johnson, as Celebrant. Entombment will be St.
Mary’s Cemetery. VISITATION; 2-4 & 7-9Pm Thursday at Sytsema Funeral Home 737 Apple Avenue where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM. CONTRIBUTIONS to the Patrick Gunn
Scholarship Fund will be appreciated.
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GUNN, Mrs. Bertha / KEUR
Obituary for Bertha (Keur) Gunn, Muskegon Chronicle, 7 Sept 1987, page 8D GUNN, MRS. BERTHA Formerly of 1764 Apple Ave. Mrs. Bertha Gunn, age 87, passed away early Saturday morning at a local nursing
home. She was born June 11, 1900 in Muskegon, and had been a life resident of this area. She was a member of East
Muskegon Christian Reformed Church, where
she had been a member of the Dorcus Society. The former Bertha Keur, she married
William C. Gunn on June 17, 1925
in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1968. Survivors include 1
daughter; Mrs. Ronald (Lois) Vanderstelt of
Lexington, S.C.; 3 grandchildren & 1 great granddaughter; 1 brother; Jacob Keur
of Zeeland; & 1 sister; Mrs. Arie (Martha) Kleyn of
Muskegon. Funeral Services for Mrs. Gunn will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday from
the Systema Chapel. Rev. James Hoogeveen officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn
Cemetery. Friends may begin calling at 7 P.M.this
evening, where they may meet the family from 7-9 P.M. & 4-2 & 7-9 P.M. on
Monday. Suggested Memorial: The
New Hymnal’s Fund of East
Muskegon Christian Reformed Church.
--------Sytsema737 Apple Ave.
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GUNN, Bonnie Joyce
Obituary for Bonnie Joyce Gunn, Muskegon Chronicle, 22 June 1928, page 30 GUNN- Bonnie Joyce, the infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Harold Gunn, Twin Lake,
died early this morning at Hackley Hospital, aged 2 ½ months. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Clock Funeral Home. Rev. H. D. Skinnerofficiating. Interment will be made in Lakeside Cemetery. From Muskegon Chronicle, 23 June 1928
GUNN- The funeral of Bonnie Joyce, the two months old child of Mr. And Mrs.
Harold Gunn, Twin Lakes, was held at 2:30
p.m. today at the Clock Funeral Home. Rev. H. D. Skinner officiating. Interment
was made in the Lakeside Cemetery.
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GUNN, Harold, Jr. Obituary of Harold Gunn Jr., Muskegon Chronicle, 23 March 1921, page 9 Harold, the little son of Mr. And Mrs. Harold J. Gunn, 338 Allen street, died
this morning at Hackley hospital, after a
short illness, aged six weeks. Funeral announcement will be given later.From
25 March 1921, page 9 The funeral service of Harold Junior, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J.
Gunn was held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from
the Balbirnis chapel. Rev. W.J. Elmer, pastor of the Wood Avenue Methodist
Church, officiating. Burial was in Lakeside cemetery.
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GUNN, John Harold
Obituary of John Harold Gunn, Muskegon Chronicle, 28 Dec 1964, page 41Harold Gunn, Shaw-Walker Veteran, Dies (with picture) Harold Gunn, 3134 River Road, Twin Lake, died Saturday in Mercy Hospital. He was
61. Mr. Gunn was born Sept. 21, 1903, at Grand Haven and spent most of his life in
the Muskegon area. Married to the former
violet Evans in 1920 in Grand Rapids, he was a maintenance supervisor at the
Shaw-Walker Co. for 35 years. He was a member of Unity Methodist Church, the Eagles and V.F.W. Fathers of
Muskegon. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Donald of Muskegon, Gordon of Twin Lake,
Larry of Twin Lake; two daughters, Mrs.
Roy Nordstrand of Twin Lake, Mrs. Arthur Belasco of Twin Lake; two brothers,
Arthur, a veteran Muskegon policeman, and William of Muskegon; three sisters, Mrs. John Knoll, Mrs. Earl
DeNio, both of Muskegon and Mrs. Victor Wallbrink of Allendale. From 1942 to 1947 Mr. Gunn operated the H&H Grocery on Holton Road.
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GUNN/ Mrs. Iva Belle KNOLL
Obituary for Iva Belle (Gunn) Knoll, Muskegon Chronicle, 16 Jan. 1970
KNOLL, MRS. IVA B. 1892 Austin Street Mrs. Iva B. Knoll, age 69 years, passed away Thursday morning at Muskegon
General Hospital after a lingering illness, Born
October 4, 1900 in Allendale, Michigan and came to Muskegon when she was 17
years old and has lived here until her
death. She was the former Iva B. Gunn and was married to John R. Knoll on
September 21, 1921 at Muskegon. She had been
employed as a cook at several bible Camps, Shildren’s Home and also operated a
restaurant at Dalton at one time. She was a
Charter member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church; active in the Ladies Fellowship
and had been a Sunday School teacher for many years. She is survived by her husband, John R. Knoll; two sons,
Kenneth E. Knoll and Duane A. Knoll, both of
Muskegon; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Earl DeNio
of Muskegon and Mrs. Victor Wolbrink of
Allendale; one brother, Arthur Gunn of Muskegon. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Monday at the Sytsema Chapel, Rev. Harry
W. Logan officiating and the interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call at the Systema Funeral Home
beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday.
----------Systema
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GUNN, John
S.
Obituary
John S. Gunn, 238 Allen street, died Monday noon at Hackley hospital after a
short illness, aged 48 years. Mr. Gunn was born in Allendale,
Mich. Coming to Muskegon fourteen years ago. He was employed at the Lakey
Foundry. He leaves besides his wife, six children, Mrs. John Knoll and Miss Viola Gunn of
Muskegon, Mrs. Earl DeNio of Detroit, William Gunn,
Harold Gunn and Arthur Gunn, all of Muskegon, and one grand daughter; two
sisters and three brothers, Mrs.
Luther Taylor of Ewen, Mich. Mrs. George Owen of Chicago, Henry Gunn of Florida,
Seigel Gunn and Daniel Gunn of
Grand Rapids. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock............Obituary, Muskegon Chronicle 29 May 1923, page 13
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John S. Gunn, 238 Allen street, died Monday noon at Hackley hospital after a
short illness, aged 48 years. Mr. Gunn was born in Allendale, Mich. Coming to Muskegon fourteen years ago. He was
employed at the Lakey Foundry. He leaves besides his wife, six children, Mrs. John Knoll and Miss Viola Gunn of
Muskegon, Mrs. Earl DeNio of Detroit, William Gunn, Harold Gunn and Arthur Gunn, all of Muskegon, and one grand
daughter; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Luther Taylor of Ewen, Mich. Mrs. George Owen of Chicago, Henry Gunn of
Florida, Seigel Gunn and Daniel Gunn of Grand Rapids. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the
residence, 238 Allen street and at 2:30 o’clock at the Wood Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Eugene Nelson officiating.
Burial will be in Lakeside cemetery.
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GUNN/ Mrs. Julie
A. DENIO
Obituary for Julie A. (Gunn) DeNio, Muskegon Chronicle, 8 October 1978, page 43 DENIO, MRS. JULIA A. 5788 Olsen Ave, Egelston Twp. Services for Mrs. DeNio will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Sytsema
Chapel with the Pastor Harry W. Logan officiating. Interment will be in the Egelston Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home beginning at 7 p.m. this evening where they may meet the family 7-9 p.m. and 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on
Monday. She was born March 15, 1906 in Muskegon and has resided here most of her life. She was the former Julia A. Gunn
and was married to Earl R. DeNio on July 3, 1922 at Detroit and he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1978. She had
attended Grace Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by 5 sons; George DeNio of Wichita, Kansas, Richard, Paul, David
and Terry DeNio all of Muskegon, 20 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 1 brother; Arthur Gunn of Muskegon, 1
sister, Mrs. Victor (Viola) Wolbrink of Allendale, Mich.
---Systema
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GUNN, Mrs. Karen A. / ROBARGE / NELSON
Obituary for Karen A. (Robarge, Nelson) Gunn, Muskegon Chronicle, Feb. 15, 2001 GUNN, MRS. KAREN A. North Muskegon Mrs. Karen A. Gunn, age 63, died Wednesday, February 14, 2001. She was born
December 23, 1937 in Muskegon to Leslie &
Evelyn (Ralya) Robarge. On April 11, 1970 she married George W. Nelson, who
preceded her in death on January 11, 1990. On
February 10, 1996 she married Kyren Gunn. She obtained her Masters Degree from
Western Michigan University,
& was the College Administrator for Muskegon Community College until retiring in
June, 1999. Mrs. Gunn was a member
of Laketon bethel Reformed Church, a board member of Muskegon County Osteopathic
Foundation, & a past
president of Muskegon Exchange Club. Karen volunteered her time for Meals on
Wheels, Catholic Social Services of
Muskegon-Oceana Counties. She enjoyed gardening & reading. SURVIVORS
Her husband, Kyren; 1 son, Bill (Dawn) Nelson of Coloma, Mi; 1 daughter, Mary
(Randy) Schaab of Muskegon, 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Sam,
Max, & Amanda Schaab & Collin Nelson; 2 sisters, Diane (Ken) Walker of Montague,
& Adele (Joe) Nadeau of Spring Lake,
3 step-daughters, Barb Sherman of Perrinton, Mi., Kimberly (Jerry) Weigold of
Farmington, Mi., & Anne Marie
(James) White of Grand Rapids; 6 step-grandchildren, Scott, Matt, Eric, Nathan,
Jack, & Kelli; 1 sister-in-law, Irene Nelson of
Montague; her mother-in-law, Phimomena Gunn of Muskegon, several nieces &
nephews; & dear friends, Bob & Linda McCann
of Norton Shores. She was preceded in death by her parents, & a sister, Lynn
Marie Robarge. SERVICE Friday, February 16, 2001, 11:00 am at Laketon Bethel Reformed Church with Rev.
Sherwin Bransten officiating. Interment at St.
Mary’s Cemetery, Friends are invited to greet the family from 1-3:30 p.m. at
Russ’ Banquet Room, 1499 E. River Rd. SUGGESTED MEMORIALS Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, Catholic Social Services, Hospice of
Muskegon-Oceana Counties, or Muskegon County
Osteopathic Foundation
----Clock Muskegon
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GUNN, Kathleen Hattie
Obituary of Kathleen Hattie Gunn, Muskegon Chronicle, 4 May 1923, page 13 Kathleen Hattie, the little daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Harold Gunn, 17 Superior
street, died Thursday afternoon at the family home, after a short illness, aged 12 days. She leaves besides her parents, one sister, Delores Jane. The funeral service will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning in the chapel at
the Balbirnie mortuary, Rev. W. Ernest Collies, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Lakeside cemetery.From 5 May, 1923, page 17The funeral service of Kathleen Hattie, the little daughter of Mr. And Mrs.
Harold J. Gunn, 17 Superior street, was held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning, in the chapel at the Balbirnie mortuary, Rev. W.
Ernest Collins, pastor of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in Lakeside cemetery.
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GUNN, Mrs. Margaret
MRS. MARGARET GUNN 11/30/02 GUNN, MRS. MARGARET M. Muskegon Mrs.
Margaret M. Gunn, age 73, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 29, 2002, following a short illness. She was
born June 11, 1929 to David and Bessie Herbert, and lived her entire life in the West Michigan area. Margaret came from humble beginnings. Her family was
broken up by unfortunate circumstances when she was very young, and she spent most of her
youth in a series of foster homes, sometimes doing odd jobs in exchange for room and board. But instead of allowing
the experience to make her bitter, she learned to understand other people and the difficulties and handicaps they
faced. She took those wonderful qualities into her marriage to Gordon Gunn in 1950. She blessed her husband and
six children with patience and unconditional love for the rest of her life. Margaret was a giver who was
always more concerned about her family and friends than she was about herself. She displayed that caring on Dec. 23,
1996, when she went from her husband's funeral in the afternoon, to a department store at night, so she could finish
her Christmas shopping and make sure everyone had a gift under the tree from Mom. Margaret also shared her kindness
with animals, particularly her cats. She treated her four-legged friends with the same respect she showed people.
Besides her two beloved house cats, she provided a home in her garage to strays who found their way to her
doorstep. They started out wild, but by the time they got a dose of Margaret's tender care, they were tame, fat and lovable.
A kitten that was born to one of her ``garage cats'' became terribly ill one day, and Margaret sat up overnight
nursing the tiny creature back to health, before giving it to one of her sons as a special gift. All creatures seemed to
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