Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Baldemar Villarreal Jr., a beloved member of the community, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the age of 60. Born on December 9, 1962, in Corpus Christi, TX, Baldemar was a loving father, a dedicated worker, and a cherished friend. His untimely departure has left a void in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know...

Oct 16, 2023

Mattice II,

Warren Charles

Muskegon, Michigan

Warren "Chuck" Charles Mattice II, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 18, 1983, to Warren Mattice & Katherine Botello and graduated from Oakridge High School. After graduating, he answered the call to duty...

Oct 15, 2023

Miles, Mr.

Trevor Levi

Muskegon, Michigan

Trevor Levi Miles, age 31, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 11, 1992 to James & Cherri (McPherson) Miles. Mr. Miles had been employed as a Handyman for numerous years. Trevor enjoyed doing yard work and playing...

Oct 14, 2023

Peterson

Elsie Marie

Muskegon, Michigan

Elsie Marie Peterson, age 92, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born in Skatved, Denmark on December 14, 1930 to Carl & Paula (Jensen) Jakobsen and came to the United States in 1950. Elsie married Elmer Peterson on July 13, 1952 and he preceded...

Oct 14, 2023

Daniel Fitts of Holland, Michigan passed away on Oct 14, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 13, 2023

Waalkes,

Lois Elaine

Muskegon, Michigan

Lois Elaine Waalkes, age 84, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 11, 1939 to Harold & Bertha (Clock) Loughery and married Martin Waalkes on December 6, 1957 and he preceded her in death in 2021. Lois had worked...

Oct 10, 2023

Young, Mr

Thurston

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Thurston Young, age 81, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. He was born in Waldo, AR on February 19, 1942 to Cliffton & Morine (McKinley) Young. He married the former Janet Walker and had been employed as a Foundry Worker for CWC until retiring after...

Oct 10, 2023

Amstutz, Mrs.

Karen Jean

Muskegon, Michigan

Karen J. Amstutz, age 72, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 12, 1951, to Dr. James & Mae (Olsen) Bultema and married Kenneth (Buzz) Amstutz on June 28, 1980. Karen worked for a time at Clark Floor...

Oct 9, 2023

Kling, Mr.

Edward Albert

Muskegon, Michigan

Edward Albert Kling passed away at the age of 90 years on October 9th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ed was preceded in death by his father Albert , mother Zophia (Lewandowski), and siblings Thaddeus, Hank, Annie(Kochmanski), Wanda(Ryznar), and Julia(Christian). He will be lovingly...

Oct 8, 2023

Our beloved cousin Jackie Burton, age 75, departed this life on October 8, 2023, after battling a long-time illness. Jackie was born on April 23, 1948, to Ella-Rea Burton. He was raised by his grandfather Reuben Burton and attended Muskegon Public Schools during his early years. Jackie also attended the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research (I.D.MR.) at an early...

Oct 8, 2023

Fredrick Tyler of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Oct 8, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 7, 2023

Jane Elva Marquard of North Muskegon, Michigan was born March 18, 1942, in Muskegon, Michigan and passed into eternity Saturday, October 07, 2023 in Spring Lake Michigan. She was 81 years old.

She is preceded in death by her parents Francis E. and Wilda J. Marquardt and survived by her children Kathryn A. Horberg of...

Oct 5, 2023

Yonkers,

Jason Allan

Muskegon, Michigan

Jason Allan Yonkers, age 41, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 18, 1982 to Bruce & Deb (Anderson) Yonkers and attended Reeths Puffer and Ravenna Schools. From the time he was young he was always building things and...

Oct 5, 2023

Smith,

Charles Junior

Muskegon, Michigan

Charles "Chuck" Junior Smith, age 68, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 8, 1955 to Charles & Lois (Huston) Smith and served his country in the US Air Force for 16 years until retiring. Chuck graduated from Muskegon...

Oct 4, 2023

Gertrude Steffanie Chandler (nee Vrana), age 93) died peacefully in her sleep

October 4, 2023, at Allendale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Allendale

Michigan.

Steffanie, as she preferred to be called, was born December 3, 1929, in Vienna,

Austria to Gustav Andreas Vrana and Angela Hirsch Vrana. In 1938,...

Oct 3, 2023

Cejmer,

Robert Michael

Muskegon, Michigan

Robert Michael Cejmer, age 59, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 22, 1964 to Robert & Rosemary (Fekete) Cejmer and attended Orchard View High School. Robert worked as a powder coater/painter at Almond Products. He enjoyed working in...

Oct 2, 2023

Vermeer,

Rolina Ann

Spring Lake, Michigan

Rolina Ann Vermeer, age 73, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born in St Cloud, MN on December 17, 1949 to Arnold & Ann (Arends) Vermeer and married the late Warren Roosen on. Rolina Vermeer had been employed as a Artist/Activity Director at...

Oct 2, 2023

Potts, Sr.

Haley Clarkton

Muskegon, Michigan

Haley Clarkton Potts, Sr. age 75, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on June 17, 1948 to Edward & Lizzie Mae Potts and served his country in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. Haley worked for...

Oct 1, 2023

Mildred Forest of Muskegon Heights, Michigan passed away on Oct 1, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 1, 2023