Obituaries

Jul 25, 2024

Born July 6, 1936 to June and William C. Lykens. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton Edwin Wolford, and sister Barbara Voigt.

She is survived by: daughter Tambrey (Gregory) Stone, and Sandra Wolford; grand children, Alicia Flores, Elizabeth Palomo, Alexzandrea Palomo, and Andrew Wolford; 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; brothers, William...

Jul 23, 2024

BERGMAN, Mr.

Paul Ferdinand Jr.

Paul Ferdinand Bergman Jr., 96, of North Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Paul was born June 22, 1928, the son of Paul and Beatrice Bergman. He married the former Joan Fuller on June 9, 1951 and together they enjoyed 70...

Jul 22, 2024

RIPLEY, Mr.

James

James "Jim" Floyd Ripley, 80, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024.

Jim was born June 30, 1944, the son of Floyd and Elaine Ripley. Jim had a long career, but enjoyed his role as a program engineer during his time in Lebanon Missouri the most.. He...

Jul 19, 2024

McAllister, Mrs.

Lois Arlene

Lois Arlene McAllister, 92, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024.

Lois was born July 4, 1932, the daughter of Hans and Ethelyn Meyer. She married Harold McAllister on May 2, 1953, and together they were blessed with 67 years of marriage until his...

Jul 17, 2024

Thedorff,

Todd Jeffrey

Muskegon, Michigan

Todd Jeffrey Thedorff, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born in Muskegon, MI on October 20, 1964 to Thomas & Carole (Coston) Thedorff and graduated from Mona Shores High School. He later attended Culinary School in Grand Rapids. Todd had been...

Jul 16, 2024

Balcom,

Alan Michael

Mears, Michigan

Mr. Alan Michael Balcom, Age 73 passed away Tuesday, July 16,2024 at Trinity Health Muskegon,MI. Losing his battle with cancer. Alan was born in Muskegon, MI. on October 15,1950 to Avery and Nilah (Stout) Balcom. Alan graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, MI. in 1969....

Jul 15, 2024

Marion L. Bigge, age 80, passed away Monday evening, July 15, 2024, with her family at her side, at SKLD nursing home in Grand Rapids under the care of Hospice Michigan.

She was born July 14, 1944, to Loumen and Florence (Thurlow) Lepire in Detroit, Michigan. Marion worked for Hackley Hospital after graduating from North...

Jul 15, 2024

Twining-Tice, Mrs.

Verla Marie

Muskegon, MI

Mrs. Verla Marie Tice, age 64 passed away Monday July 15, 2024. She was born April 20, 1960 in Muskegon, MI. Mrs. Tice had been a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, hosting parties, singing, dancing, fishing but foremost, being with her...

Jul 14, 2024

Kenneth Speer, 87, of Muskegon, traveled to his Lord and Savior at 87 years of age on

July 14, 2024.

Ken served his country proudly in the US Navy. He married Susan Carnes on November

19, 1966 and they enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage. He was a member of Olivet...

Jul 13, 2024

KELLEY, Ms.

Michelle Denise

Michelle Denise Kelley, 64, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024.

Michelle was born February 13, 1960, the daughter of Marshall and Patricia Kelley. Michelle enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, coloring and drawing as she was a very talented artist. She enjoyed being...

Jul 13, 2024

Patterson,

Robert Leonard

Muskegon, MI

Robert "Bob" Leonard Patterson, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1943, in Lansing, MI to Russell & Dorothy (Donohue) Patterson and graduated from Parma Western High School in Parma, MI. He went on to Western Michigan University where he...

Jul 12, 2024

Lindrup,

Thomas Paul

Muskegon, Michigan

Thomas Paul Lindrup, age 77, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 after a courageous battle with MDS bone marrow cancer. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 11, 1947 to George & Althea (Emorey) Lindrup and graduated from Montague High School. He graduated from Michigan...

Jul 12, 2024

Walker,

Joel

Muskegon, Michigan

Joel Walker, 71, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on July 12, 2024. He was born June 4, 1953, in Magnolia, Arkansas, the son of Jessie Culp and John C. Walker Jr. Mr. Walker graduated from Muskegon High School in 1971 and then attended Muskegon Business College. He...

Jul 12, 2024

Sokolow,

Patricia Lynne

Grand Haven, Michigan

Patricia Lynne Sokolow age 78 of West Olive passed away on July 12th 2024. She was born on January 2nd 1946 to Kenneth and Bernice Vanhall. Patricia married Ronald William Sokolow in 1965. He Preceded her in death in 1998.

Patricia...

Jul 10, 2024

Linda Lou Gemzer, age 73, passed away peacefully at the Fa-ho-lo house.

Linda enjoyed visiting with family and friends and telling everyone she loved about her brothers.

Linda's favorite past time was coloring beautiful pictures and mailing bracelets while drinking orange pop and chewing juicy fruit. Linda loved to go shopping and out for fancy...

Jul 10, 2024

Forman,

Damarion Marquery

Muskegon, Michigan

Damarion Marquay Foreman, age 20, went home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on July 10, 2024. He was born in Muskegon MI on September 11, 2003, to Rakelio Fountain and Johnny Sherrod Jr. Damarion was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, & friend. He attended...

Jul 9, 2024

LANG, Mr.

Kevin James

Kevin James Lang, 43, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Kevin was born December 27, 1980, the son of Diane Lang. Kevin enjoyed spending time at Fresh Coast Alliance and the relationships he had there. He enjoyed going to Pere Marquette...

Jul 7, 2024

GONZALEZ, Mrs.

Geneva

Geneva Gonzalez 73 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones July 7th 2024. Geneva was born August 23rd 1950 to parents David Gonzalez & Genoveva Moreno and formed a very close bond with her siblings as she was growing up. She went on to have five beautiful children, was...

Jul 6, 2024

Hagen,

Terrell Everett

Muskegon, Michigan

Terrell Everett Hagen, age 79, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 4, 1944 to Arthur & Gladys (Rickle) Haugen and graduated from Gardner High School in Massachusetts. He then went on to served his country in the...

Jul 5, 2024

BABCOCK, Mr.

Rick Allen

Rick Allen Babcock, 59, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024.

Rick was born October 13, 1964 the son of Alto and Ann Babcock. He worked several jobs in his life in construction and at the Poppen Residence in Muskegon. He enjoyed...