Obituaries

Aug 10, 2023

Moore

Tony Charles

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

On August 10, 2023, the world lost a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend with the passing of Tony Charles Moore. Born on January 4, 1968, in Olla, Louisiana, Tony's life journey took him from his Southern roots to Muskegon, Michigan, where he...

Aug 9, 2023

Robertson,

Robert "Bob" Walter, Sr.

Whitehall, Michigan

Robert "Bob" Walter Robertson Sr., age 90, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on December 29, 1932 to Alford & Francis (Hughson) Robertson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, a...

Aug 8, 2023

Eschman,

Marian Elizabeth

Shelby, Michigan

Marian Elizabeth Eschman, age 86, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born Feb. 9, 1937 to Dorothy and Stephen Kokx and was raised in Muskegon, Ml by her mother and step-father Bert Hawkins, spending time at the family farm in Crystal Valley, Ml. On...

Aug 8, 2023

Anna Innis passed peacefully on the morning of August 8th, 2023, ensconced in the love of her son, friends & family. After an abrupt diagnosis of brain cancer (GBM) in May, her last few months were made comfortable by excellent medical and hospice care. She had time to savor the tender care of a multitude of friends, family and...

Aug 8, 2023

Mrs. Laura Ann (Kurtz)Burgener, age 54, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 14, 1969, to Edward & Elizabeth Kurtz and married Chris Burgener in 1995. Laura worked as a Restaurant Manager, Rural Mail Carrier and In Home Health Care provider for most of her working life and carried that over...

Aug 7, 2023

Bailey,

Gerry Lynn

Muskegon, Michigan

It is with heavy hearts we are sad to announce that Gerry Lynn Bailey, age 68 passed away on Monday August 7, 2023. She was surrounded with family by her side. She was born in Muskegon Michigan on June 17, 1955 to Gerald and Betty (Howard)...

Aug 6, 2023

Peters, Mrs.

Ardis Mae

Grand Haven, Michigan

Ardis Mae Peters died on August 6, 2023 after a short stay in an assisted living memory care facility. She showed remarkable yet expected independence, endurance, strength, and resilience during her stay there as she did throughout her life.

She...

Aug 4, 2023

Bos,

Robert Jay

Holland, Michigan

Robert Jay Bos, age 73, passed away Friday August 4th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Holland, MI on April 14, 1950 to Alvin & Alice (Veneklaasen) Bos. He married Marla Bos on December 6, 1969. Robert Bos had...

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

Thomas,

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

Penn

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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Loera

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.