Obituaries

Jun 22, 2024

Gathers, Ms.

Adell

Adell Gathers, 87, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Adell was born March 20, 1937, the daughter of Albert and Rosa Williams. She married David Gathers early in her life and he preceded her in death when he was only 57 years old. Adell...

Jun 21, 2024

Sanford,

Beverly Jean

Muskegon, MI

Beverly Jean Sanford, age 75, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. She was born in Muskegon, MI on November 14, 1948 to Harold & May (Madasy) Sietsema and married Larry Sanford on June 19, 1976 and he preceded her in death in 2005. Beverly loved going...

Jun 20, 2024

Gerald August Dibble, 72, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Gerry was born March 17, 1952, the son of Jerome and Alfretta Dibble. Gerry worked as a police officer for Muskegon Heights Police Department and later at Roosevelt Park and North Muskegon Police Department . He was a member of the Coopersville Sportsman's Club, the...

Jun 19, 2024

Tina Robinson, born in Hart, Michigan on December 29th,1970 to Velma Bowbly (Bob), & Dale Jewett. Tina is survived by her wonderful children Richard Robinson & Brandi Gotts. 5 beautiful grandchildren Ricardo,Ryder,Keira,Lincoln,Gracie her sister Andrea Jewett, sister and brother in laws Jamey Robinson, Cheri Frees,Mike Robinson. Mother inlaw Charlene Robinson. Tina loved spending time with her grandchildren. Cremation has...

Jun 18, 2024

Bass, Ms.

Constance "Poochie"

Constance "Poochie" Bass, 57, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Constance was born December 10, 1966, the daughter of Tom and Birda Bass. She spent 35 years with her life partner Thomas Harris. Constance attended Holy Trinity Church in Muskegon. She...

Jun 18, 2024

Hier,

Linda Sue

Nunica, Michigan

Linda Sue Hier, age 73, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Left behind was her husband of 51 years LJ Hier; sons, Cory, Joseph; sister Cindy (Matt) Hier; grand daughters Haley, Kylee; great grandkids, Izzabell, Whalen...

Jun 15, 2024

Neal Jr,

George Mr.

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Mr. George Neal Jr, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born in Camden, AR on August 6, 1943 to George & Mary (Nunley) Neal and married his Jr High School sweetheart, the former Leverne (Gilbert) Neal. The couple had been...

Jun 15, 2024

Sleaford,

Jeffrey Allan

Muskegon, Michigan

Mr. Jeffrey Allan Sleaford, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 7, 1957 to Robert & Betty (McClure) Sleaford, graduated from Whitehall High School and then served his country in the US Army. Jeff married the former...

Jun 14, 2024

Miller,

Gary Russell

Fennville, Michigan

Gary R. Miller 68 passed away June 14, 2024. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 9, 1955. He graduated from Fruitport High School in 1974. He was self-employed and enjoyed working with his customers many of them who became good friends. Gary enjoyed hunting...

Jun 14, 2024

JENNINGS (Watkins), Mrs.

Barbara

Barbara Watkins Jennings transitioned the world at her home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Barbara was born to the late Will Watkins and Betty Watkins on December 7th, 1952. Barbara graduated from Reeths-Puffer High...

Jun 13, 2024

Lowry, Robert Franklin Spring Lake, Michigan Robert Franklin Lowry, age 89, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on October 4, 1934 to Frank & Ann (Miller) Lowry. He graudated from Muskegon High School and went on to serve in the United States Army. Robert went on to marry the former Linda Weissert....

Jun 13, 2024

Lisa C. Metzdorf, age 71, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Lafayette, IN on December 7, 1952 to Robert & Katherine (Bickel) Clark and married Thomas Metzdorf on July 29, 1978. Lisa graduated from North Muskegon High School, then received a Nursing Diploma from Hackley School of Nursing and became a registered nurse. While working...

Jun 12, 2024

Smith, Jr.

Orville Martin

Whitehall, Michigan

Orville Martin Smith Jr, age 67, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born on the Island of Guam on February 17, 1957 to Orville Smith & Barbara (Hill) and served his country in the US Army stationed in Germany. Orville worked as a...

Jun 12, 2024

Bennett,

John Edward

Muskegon, Michigan

Mr. John Edward Bennett, age 64 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at Trinity Health Muskegon after a brief illness. He was born in Muskegon, Mi on August 19, 1959 to Ebben and Annie Lee (Gilbert) Bennett, and was a graduate of Muskegon Heights...

Jun 11, 2024

James,

Michael Sr.

Muskegon, Michigan

Michael James Sr., age 71, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born in Grand Haven, MI on February 22, 1953 to Holsey & Rosie (Roberson) James and graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and then went on to study at Western Michigan University for...

Jun 9, 2024

Routt,

Byron Paul

Muskegon, Michigan

Byron Paul Routt, age 61, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1963, in Muskegon, MI, to Donald and Beverly (Bonifield) Routt. Byron dedicated many years to driving trucks for Pepsi Cola and also had a successful career as a...

Jun 8, 2024

Hutton,

James Edward

Muskegon, Michigan

James Edward Hutton, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born in Marianna, FL on October 9, 1979 to Charles & Wilidene (Rhodes) Hutton and married the former Jodi VanderMolen on June 21, 2014. He was a lover of animals especially...

Jun 8, 2024

Sharon Peterman

1947-2024

Sharon Peterman age 77 passed away in Muskegon Michigan on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. Sharon was born on February 10th, 1947 in Muskegon MI, to the Parents of Lloyd and Mildred (Cline) Masser. She attended Muskegon Public Schools where she met Bob Peterman and spent 56 wonderful years together. Sharon...

Jun 6, 2024

Totten,

Linda Mae

Muskegon, Michigan

Linda Totten, age 69, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 20, 1954 to Willie Leslie & Mary E McClendon. Linda was a member of Beulah Baptist Church

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Jun 6, 2024

Florence Hoekenga was a free spirit.

"Being young isn't about age, it's about being a free spirit." Florence had always been 25 years old (she never told anyone her real age). She loved to travel and was youthful, exciting, and fun to be with. Florence never met a stranger. An avid artist, she...