Obituaries

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...

Jul 4, 2024

Anthony,

LueJean

Muskegon, MI

LueJean Anthony, age 81, peacefully transitioned from this life on Thursday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on September 14, 1942, to the union of Mamie Marie Anthony and JB Sanders. At the age of seven, LueJean and her mother migrated...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert James Kittleson of Grand Haven, Mich., originally of

Edwardsburg, Mich., age 61, died on July 4, 2024. He is survived

by his sister Cynthia (Richard) Dobrez, his two nieces Kimberly

and Kathryn Dobrez (Patrick Davis), and one great-niece, Olivia

Skye Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill...

Jul 1, 2024

Sunrise 12.17.74                                                                                 Sunset 07.01.24

Our Beloved Cedric, age 49, of Hartsville, Tennessee departed this life after a short illness the early morning hours of July 1st, 2024.

Cedric was the second child, but the eldest son of Alfred Bell Jr and Deborah D. Bell.

Born and reared in Muskegon,...

Jun 30, 2024

DALUM, Mr.

James Allen

James Allen Dalum, 88, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Jim was born October 11,1935 to Harold and Veronica Dalum in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He was a proud Wisconsin native that frequently shared the lore of the mischievous Hodag with his family....

Jun 30, 2024

Dekker,

Hilbrand Willem

Norton Shores, MI

Hilbrand Willem "Willy" Dekker passed away on June 30, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on December 6, 1930 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Jannes and Aaltje (Slagter) Dekker. On March 2, 1955 he married Renske (Renny) Visser, the love of his...

Jun 30, 2024

Henderson,

Leona Mae

Formerly of Muskegon, MI

Leona Mae Henderson, age 70, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 22, 1954 to Robert & Dorothy Allen and graduated from Elkhart Central High School and later from cosmetology school in Elkhart, Indiana. While in...

Jun 29, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Wilson, age 70, passed away on June 29, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 6, 1954, to Betty Ruth Suchan and Ernest Wilson, raised by Betty and Kenneth Giddings. He was the eldest of seven children. Upon his mother's passing in 1992, his youngest sister, Nadine,...

Jun 29, 2024

Page,

Robert Harry

Muskegon, Michigan

Robert Harry Page, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather (age 93) passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. He was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 20, 1930 to Cecil & Marvel (McLain) Page and graduated from Marion High School where he was the football...

Jun 26, 2024

Thomas Nelson Thomas

Whitehall,MI

Thomas Thomas, passed on 06/26/2024 Peacefully at home. Thomas was born in Muskegon MI on 09/24/1956. He is preceded by his parents Charles & Virginia Thomas and younger brother Jack Thomas. Thomas is survived by sisters Celeste Johnson, Nancy (Mart) Stegall. Brother Ted (Carrie) Thomas. Girlfriend Gail Smith. Many...

Jun 25, 2024

Palmer,

Cynthia May

Muskegon, Michigan

Cynthia May Palmer, age 64, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She was born in Muskegon, MI on September 23, 1959 to DeVere & Helen (Gerhardstein) Cunningham and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1977. Cindy had worked as a bartender at Muskegon Fraternal Order of...

Jun 24, 2024

Wright-Harton,

Denise Darcell

Muskegon, Michigan

Denise Darcell Wright-Harton, age 65, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born in Muskegon, MI on December 16, 1958 to Harold & Mary Wright and on July 5, 2002 she married Rickey Harton Denise had worked as a Bus Driver for the Muskegon Area...

Jun 22, 2024

Kendra Rose Harris

Conklin

Kendra Rose Harris, 58, was born to Janice and Fred Hoogstraat in Muskegon. She passed away June 22, 2024 at home. Kendra was only four years old when her father died. It made her keenly aware of the importance of family and making the most of the time she...