Kyle Ritcheske, 22, died on Sunday, July 20, 2008. He passed away suddenly while enjoying recreation with friends from Houston, TX. Born February 1, 1986 in Muskegon, MI, Kyle was a 2004 graduate of Mona Shores High School. Kyle actively participated in the Mona Shores Sailors soccer club, where he fostered many of his lifelong friendships, before going on to participate at the high school level. Very free-spirited, Kyle was an ardent fan of music of all types. Kyle will be remembered for his adventurous personality, genuine compassion, and true zest for life. He will be missed by the many family members and friends whose hearts he touched in countless ways. His infectious smile and good-humored approach towards life will never be forgotten. His family reluctantly lets him go to be with their Savior, and is extremely grateful for the time with him that God provided. He is survived by parents, Robert & Patti Ritcheske of Muskegon; brother Ryan and fiancee' Sasha Fisch of Hermosa Beach, CA; sister and brother-in-law, Staci and Jeff Hovey of Shelby, MI; sister Kristi Ritcheske of Grand Rapids, MI. Also surviving are two loving nieces Jayd and Addison, and nephew, Parker Hovey; Grandma Cleomae Koekkoek of Muskegon; and by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Kyle was preceded in death by grandparents, Harold "Curly" Koekkoek, Robert (Sr.) and Betty Ritcheske and by his cousin Chad Mersman. A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION will be held 11 AM Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Forest Park Covenant Church with Pastors Russ Carlson and Wally Coots officiating. VISITATION with Kyle's family will be 5-8 PM Friday at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey Street 231-798-1100 For a more lasting memorial, gifts to the Kyle Ritcheske MEMORIAL FUND to support Mona Shores Boys Soccer will be appreciated.
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