Obituaries

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...

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...