Roxann Kay Wolff
Jul 10, 2026
Roxann "Rocky" Kay Wolff, age 60, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, following a long illness.
Born on October 15, 1965, in Muskegon to Roger and Elaine (DeVries) Stewart, Rocky was a lifelong resident of the area. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, both professionally as a Certified Nursing Assistant in home...
Donna Mae Coon
Jul 7, 2026
Donna Mae Coon, 91, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Muskegon, Michigan. Born on May 23, 1935, Donna grew up in the Detroit area and later made her home in Kewadin, near Elk Rapids, where she and her husband, Merle, built a life together.
Before marrying, Donna worked as a cashier at...
Jacqueline Renee Jenkins
Jul 7, 2026
Jacqueline Renee Jenkins departed this life on July 7, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on February 7, 1956, to Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Jenkins Sr. She was the only daughter born to their union and was lovingly raised alongside her brothers, Emmitt Jr. and Cedric Earl. Jackie, as she was affectionately known, was a beautiful and...
Ralph D Mulder
Jul 5, 2026
Ralph Douglas Mulder, age 66, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Muskegon, Michigan.
Born in Tucson, Arizona, on August 23, 1959, to Richard and Joan (Usher) Mulder, Ralph was a lifelong resident of the Muskegon area. He graduated from Muskegon High School in 1977. On July 2, 1987, he married the love of his life,...
Riley Frederick Johnson
Jul 3, 2026
Riley "Fred" Frederick Johnson, age 86, of Fruitport, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home.
Born on March 14, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Riley and Dora (Cooley) Johnson, Fred was a lifelong resident of the Fruitport area, where he spent his entire life on the same road he grew up on. He was a man of...
Rose Mary Spencer
Jul 3, 2026
Rosemary Mary Spencer, age 80, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 7, 1945, in Croton, Michigan, to the late Nathan and Doris (Hill) Seevers, Rose Mary was a lifelong resident of the Muskegon area and spent the last 50 years in the home she cherished on Parkway Street....
Ellen Mae Wadsworth
Jul 1, 2026
Ellen Mae Wadsworth, age 83, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
Born in Muskegon on February 10, 1943, to Oren and Ethelyn (Cooper) Westerhouse, Ellen was a proud graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. She pursued her calling to care for others by attending the Illinois Masonic Hospital...
James Joseph Derezinski
Jun 30, 2026
James "Jimmy" Joseph Derezinski, a cherished husband, father, veteran, educator, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on June 15, 1947, in Wolf Lake, Michigan, to Clement and Leone (Brusky) Derezinski, Jimmy's life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his family, community, and country.
A...
Terry Marvin Smith
Jun 29, 2026
Terry Marvin Smith, age 63, of Muskegon, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home after a long and courageous battle with multiple health issues.
Terry was born on November 26, 1962, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Francis and Madelyne (Morrall) Smith. A graduate of Orchard View High School, Terry proudly served his country for six years in the...
Phyllis Irene Laurin
Jun 28, 2026
Phyllis Irene (Whitcomb) Laurin, age 94, died peacefully at home on Sunday June 28, 2026 with her children by her side, along with her faithful dog Cookie and cat Andy. She was born on November 19, 19312 in Springfield, Vermont to Wesley and Olive (Douglas) Whitcomb.
Phyllis lived a remarkable life. After growing up the the tiny, quiet town of...
Hazel Rae Evans
Jun 28, 2026
Hazel Rae Evans, age 11, of Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born on February 8, 2015, in Muskegon to her loving mother, Emily Holstine and father, David Evans.
Despite the challenges she faced with cerebral palsy, Hazel's life was a testament to her incredible strength and joyous spirit. She consistently defied expectations and brought immense...
Dennis Lee Lewis
Jun 27, 2026
Dennis Lee Lewis, 85, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, June 27, at Trinity Hospital in Muskegon.
Born on December 18, 1940, in Mankato, Minnesota, Dennis graduated from Whitehall High School in 1958 and later served in the United States Navy. In the 1980s, he pursued HVAC training at the University of Tennessee and spent roughly three decades working...
Robert Edward Maus
Jun 26, 2026
Robert Edward Maus, age 90, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen House Residence.
Robert "Bob" was known for his exceptional work ethic. He began working at Muskegon Piston Ring at just 16 years old and remained a proud union member until retiring in 1987.
Bob married Dorene Draper on September...
Kathryn Joyce Billips
Jun 25, 2026
Kathryn "Miss Kathy" Billips
Kathryn Joyce Billips, a woman of unwavering faith, grace, strength, and immense love for her family, entered her Eternal Rest on June 25, 2026, at Lake Woods Nursing Home in Muskegon, Michigan.
Kathryn was born on October 14, 1949, to Kattie Jewel Walsh Evans and James Evans. She was a 1967 graduate of Muskegon High School....
Burrell John Fenner
Jun 21, 2026
Mr. Burrell J. Fenner passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026 at Harbor Terrace Senior Living in Muskegon.
He was born at home in Muskegon, Michigan, on August 18, 1931, to Burrell and Ella (Meurer) Fenner. He graduated from North Muskegon High School in 1949. He married Enid (Poole) Fenner on September 13, 1952.
Burrell attended classes at Muskegon Community College and...
Charles Alexander Hill
Jun 21, 2026
Charles Alexander Hill "Chuck", passed away peacefully June 21st, Father's Day, after a bile cancer diagnosis (bile duct cancer and his liver was barely seen on x-ray), a month prior. His doctor said "go home and enjoy the time you have left" and we did. Chuck held on as long as he could and we handled everything with humor. He...
Kermit Edwin Smith III
Jun 19, 2026
Kermit "Bud" Edwin Smith III, 59, of Twin Lake, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Born on August 21, 1966, in Wichita Falls, Texas, he was the son of Kermit Edwin Smith Jr. and Dolores Ann (Maberry) Smith.
Bud grew up with the rhythm of a military family and graduated from Rome Free Academy...
Judy Ann VanArman
Jun 16, 2026
Judy Ann Van Arman, 81, of Muskegon, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Born in Muskegon on November 22, 1944, to Clayton and Goldie (Strayer) Norton, Judy was a lifelong area resident who grew up on the same family farm her whole life. She was the youngest of four sisters. Judy attended school through the tenth grade before getting...
Xavier Lenoria Petty
Jun 15, 2026
Matthew 11:28-29
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Xavier Lenoria Petty, known as "Zay," passed away on June 15, 2026, at 64. He was born...
Nancy Josephine Michels
Jun 15, 2026
Nancy Josephine Michels, 82, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, and unmistakable flair. Born to Joseph and Jeanne (Blasco) Baum on October 25, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, Nancy lived a vibrant life adorned with "bling" from head to toe. For many years, she resided in Columbus, Ohio, with her beloved husband, the late Clark...
