Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Linda Marie Smela (Woodring) 73, passed away on August 4, 2023, in her hometown. She was born on

December 11, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Claude and Madeline Woodring.

Linda had a vibrant and loving personality. She grew up in a close-knit neighborhood where neighbors

knew each other's families and their...

Aug 3, 2023

Schnepp,

Stanley Clyde

Muskegon, Michigan

Stanley Clyde Schnepp, age 86, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born in Holt, MI on August 1, 1937 to Audley & Gretchen (Stevens) Schnepp and graduated from Holt High School and Eastern Michigan University. He married the former Sharon French on August 31,...

Aug 2, 2023

Catherine Young of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Aug 2, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 31, 2023

Betty L. Anderson passed away on July 31st, 2023 in Muskegon, Michigan. Betty was

born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 11, 1940, to Albert and Helen Elva Anderson

(Kriger) and raised in Fruitport, MI. Betty is preceded in death by her brother Marvin

(Marlene) Anderson (IL), nephew Jeff Anderson (IL), and dear family...

Jul 28, 2023

Burns,

Jean Louise

Muskegon, Michigan

Jean Louise Burns, age 87, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. She was born in Muskegon, MI on April 14, 1936 to Andrew & Della (Fielstra) Doorn. Jean had worked as a nurses aide at several area nursing homes and then as a bagger at Meijer...

Jul 27, 2023

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May Dell

Muskegon, Michigan

May Dell Thomas, age 81, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born in Shreveport, LA on March 6, 1942 to James & Helen (Gates) Cullen . She moved to Muskegon where she graduated from cosmetology school, joined Zion Baptist Church and married Holman Thomas....

Jul 26, 2023

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Lionel Earl

Muskegon, Michigan

Lionel Earl Penn, age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 30, 1949, to Mozell Jefferson & Josephine Penn. Lionel, affectionately known as "Lime or Lima Bean" graduated from Muskegon High School in 1967 and attended Western Michigan...

Jul 23, 2023

Alicia F. Gilewski passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 76 after a short and valiant battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. She will be laid to rest with her son Alex who preceded her in death. She is survived by her siblings, Cindy and Earl; her children Jason (Beth) and...

Jul 21, 2023

Todd Fugere, age 56, of Ludington, passed away on July 21, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1967 to Mildred Figgins (Fugere). Todd graduated from Ludington High School in 1985.

Todd worked at Haworth Ludington Components. He was an enthusiastic fan of music and enjoyed exchanging outlooks on various genres.

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Jul 20, 2023

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Terri Lynn

Muskegon, Michigan

Terri Lynn Loera, age 57, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born in Muskegon, MI on January 4, 1965 to Terry Gillen and Patricia (Schopieray) Wiggers. She was raised by Dave Wiggers and Patricia. She married Jose Loera in 2004. She...

Jul 18, 2023

Drake,

Joe Lee

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Joe Lee Drake, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born on April 1st, 1944 to Mr. Lawson and Mrs. Carrie Drake in Helena, Arkansas. In 1954 at the age of 10-years old, Joe's mother relocated her children to Muskegon Heights, Michigan...

Jul 18, 2023

Marsha Irwin passed away on Jul 18, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 18, 2023

Barbara J. Grennan was born in Muskegon, MI. on June 14, 1930 to Jennings and Dorothy (Brayton) Palmer. The family moved to Washington DC and Detroit where Barbara graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1948. After high school she received a national merit scholarship and was enrolled at the University of Michigan, but had to leave due to...

Jul 16, 2023

Armstrong,

Wayne Stuart

Muskegon, Michigan

Wayne Stuart Armstrong, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on February 4, 1952 to Franklin & Anna (Kops) Armstrong and graduated from Reeths Pufer High School in 1970. He then went on Ferris State...

Jul 15, 2023

Lance "Red" Allyn Welmers

Grand Haven, MI

Lance Allyn Welmers, age 62, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 7, 1961 to Burton & Marjorie (DeArmond) Welmers and married Sue (Pelkey) Welmers on August 20, 1988. Lance "Red" Welmers had been employed as a Parts...

Jul 14, 2023

Jauwan Wiggers of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on Jul 14, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 11, 2023

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Julia LaRaine

Norton Shores, Michigan

Mrs. Julia George, age 87, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Muskegon to Glenn and Irene (Mullennix) Bailey. While inquiring about renting a house with her sister, she had no idea she was talking to her future mother-in-law....

Jul 10, 2023

Harter, Mrs.

Shirley Mae

Muskegon, Michigan

Mrs. Shirley Mae Harter, age 85, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born in Muskegon, MI on July 3, 1938 to Albert & Ina (Patana) Houghtaling and married Ronald Harter Sr. on March 10, 1956 and he preceded her in death in 2015....

Jul 7, 2023

Day Sr.

Roosevelt

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

On Thursday, July 7, 2023, Roosevelt Day Sr. quietly transitioned into eternity. He was born on June 15, 1944 in Yazoo, Mississippi to the union of David "Bob" Day and Annie Lee Brooks Day. After relocating to Muskegon, Michigan in 1954, Roosevelt joined Great Harvest...

Jul 6, 2023

Grindle,

Deborah Anne

Muskegon, Michigan

Deborah Anne Grindle, age 71, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 19, 1951 to Lyle & Janet (McRae) Huston and Attended Reeths Puffer High School. Deborah had been employed as an in-home Caregiver...