Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Rundle,

Shirley May

Muskegon, Michigan

Shirley May Rundle, age 88, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born in Muskegon, MI on May 22, 1936 to Delbert & Bertha (Ostrander) Rundle. Shirley was a special person who lived with her mother for...

May 11, 2025

Rowell,

Michael Stewart

Muskegon, Michigan

Michael Stewart Rowell, age 53, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on July 17, 1971, to Michael & Barbara (VanderWall) Rowell and attended Grand Haven Schools. Michael was an Industrial Cleaner and had been employed at Corporate Cleaning, Inc....

May 10, 2025

Kasper,

Bertha Lauranne

Fruitport, Michigan

Bertha Lauranne Kasper age 70 was born January 1955 and passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 10th, 2025. She is survived by her loving daughter Emily, brothers, Bill (Linda) Greene and Henry Auger, sister Betty (Les) Thompson, plus 4 nephews, Scott and Daniel...

May 10, 2025

TOBER, Mr.

Daniel

Daniel Tober, 61, of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Daniel was born July 1, 1963, the son of Floyd and Alice Tober. Daniel worked as a

machinist most of his career and enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed working on cars,

...

May 10, 2025

Heckaman,

David Lamar

Spring Lake, Michigan

David Lamar Heckaman II, age 80, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born in Sioux City, IA on July 26, 1944 to David & Norma (Hall) Heckaman. Dave grew up in Lakeville, IN and excelled in basketball, track and baseball at Lakeville High...

May 9, 2025

Bozell,

Nancy Ann

Norton Shores, Michigan

Nancy Ann Bozell, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 9, 2025. Nancy was born in Muskegon, Michigan on August 27, 1932, to Arthur and Emma (Rogers) Brainard. Nancy graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1950, where she was editor of...

May 8, 2025

Abrahamson

Joseph, Donald

Montague, MI

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Joseph Abrahamson.

Don fought hard for over 30 years dealing with many serious health conditions.

Donald Joseph Abrahamson, age 60, passed away at his residence, on Thursday May 8, 2025. He was...

May 8, 2025

Gathers,

Lavan Deshawn

Muskegon, Michigan

Lavan Deshawn Gathers, age 49, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 21, 1976 to Meloney Gathers and Charles Booker and married Crystal Gamble on March 28, 2009. Lavan worked at several different places throughout his life. He worked...

May 5, 2025

Colburn,

Elejandro Jose

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Elejandro Jose Colburn, age 31, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 11, 1994 to Gordon Colburn & Marivell Saldana. Elejandro grew up in the Muskegon area and attended Mona Shores and Orchard View Schools. He played football...

May 4, 2025

LEVANDOSKI, MS.

Ilona Marie

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ilona Marie Levandoski on May 3rd, 2025, at the age of 79, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Known lovingly as "Lona" by many, she was a strong, independent woman who lived life with...

May 3, 2025

MACK, Mr.

JL

JL Mack, 65, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025.

JL was born January 9, 1960, the son of Mitchell and Alice Mack. JL enjoyed having fun, being with his friends and family, and was known for being able to talk a little smack and...

May 2, 2025

Hudson,

Herman Alvin

Muskegon, Michigan

Herman Alvin Hudson, age 81, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born in Natchez, MS on February 28, 1944 to Alberta Burns. Herman attended Jackson State University and received a degree in Music Education while playing the clarinet. While at Jackson State he met...

May 1, 2025

Ogren,

Mary Ellen

Muskegon, MI.

Mary Ellen Ogren, age 81, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1943 to Bill & Evelyn Marie (Bigelow) Szendre in Muskegon, MI

Mary leaves behind son, Chris Merrifield, daughter, Kelly Carmean, 3 grandchildren, Robert...

Apr 29, 2025

Duplissis,

Jean Mary

North Muskegon, Michigan

Jean Mary Duplissis, age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born in Muskegon, MI on February 26, 1930 to Clarence & Marguerite (Farmer) Peterman and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1948. She married Robert Duplissis on December 23, 1950 and he...

Apr 27, 2025

Jacob Charles Addington, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1991, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Jacob will be lovingly remembered by many family members and friends. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Addington; his son, Kyler Addington; his sister, Morgean Addington; his nephew,...

Apr 22, 2025

Volkmann,

Mary Anne

Muskegon, Michigan

Mary Anne Volkmann, age 74, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 22, 1950 to James & Verna (Hoppi) Keat, graduated from Muskegon High School in 1968 and was a lifelong Big Red fan. She married Donald Volkmann on...

Apr 21, 2025

Martha Ann McKinney

formerly of Muskegon

Mrs. Martha Ann McKinney, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Niles, Michigan, on November 26, 1944, to Eva Isabel Morley. Martha married Charles Roger McKinney on August 18, 1978, and they were happily married for 27 years when Chuck passed...

Apr 20, 2025

Kathleen Mae Gardenour

September 16, 1951 - April 20, 2025

Kathy Gardenour, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 16, 1951, Kathy was the daughter of Cleo and Alice Smith. On August 19, 1972, she married her childhood sweetheart,...

Apr 14, 2025

BENES, Ms.

Nancy Irma

Grand Haven

Nancy Irma Benes, 86, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025.

Nancy was born April 22, 1938 the daughter of Floyd and Anna Payne. She married John William Benes on April 27, 1957. Together they enjoyed 24...

Apr 13, 2025

Barbara Jean Ballard, age 85, of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. She was born on May 6, 1939, in Holland, Michigan, to Donald and Margaret (Molengraf) Hartman.

Barbara grew up in Grand Haven, graduating in the summer of 1957. She married James Neal Ballard on...