Obituaries

Feb 24, 2024

Bruce Harris Jr., 61, was born to Bruce and Luella Harris in Muskegon. He passed away February 24, 2024. He was a proud Cloverville kid, spending his time outdoors playing baseball, riding bikes, swimming and golfing in the summer and bowling, snowmobiling and playing ice hockey in the winter. He loved sports. He was the University of Michigan's #1...

Feb 23, 2024

VanderVelde,

Barbara "Bonnie"

Muskegon, Michigan

Barbara Joy "Bonnie" VanderVelde, age 93, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on April 4, 1930 to John & Violet (Armstrong) Bonifield and graduated from Muskegon High School in 1949. She married Willard "Bill" VanderVelde on May 26, 1950...

Feb 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Cahill, a beloved mother, on February 23, 2024. Born in Muskegon, MI on October 23, 1939, Sandra was a kind and compassionate soul who dedicated her life to helping others.

Sandra worked in registration at General Hospital for many years, where she...

Feb 21, 2024

Faulkner,

Dorian "Doe" Quantyle

Chicago, Illinois

Dorian "Doe" Quantyle Faulkner, age 34, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona due to complications with his heart. He fought every step of the way leading up to his last days here on earth. He was born in Chicago, IL on February...

Feb 21, 2024

Fohlbrook,

Selma "Sally" May

Muskegon, Michigan

Selma May "Sally" Fohlbrook, age 88, passed away at the Poppen House, surrounded by family on February 21, 2024 following a very courageous battle with renal failure and four years of dialysis. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 28, 1935 to Fred &...

Feb 21, 2024

Creswell,

Carlton Gurney

Muskegon, Michigan

Carlton Gurney Creswell, age 98, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born in Muskegon, MI on April 25, 1925 to William & Tressa (Manley) Creswell and served his country in the US Army Air Corp during WWII as a pilot flying B-17 Bombers. He...

Feb 20, 2024

Cihak,

Randall Mark

Muskegon, Michigan

Randall M Cihak, 68, of North Muskegon passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Muskegon surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with health problems & complications. Randy was born January 11, 1956 in Muskegon, MI and loved buying and selling cars. This...

Feb 19, 2024

Phinney,

Mary Elizabeth

Muskegon, Michigan

Mary Elizabeth Phinney, age 74, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. She was born in Paducah, KY on December 3, 1949 to Oscar & Elsie (Woodruff) Sedberry. Mary had been employed as a In Home Care Worker for Gentiva Health Care for 12 years until retiring....

Feb 18, 2024

Logan,

Katina Renee

Muskegon, Michigan

Katina Renee Logan, age 50, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born in Crawford, MS on August 20, 1973 to Jerry Span and Shelly Logan and graduated from Wesley School in Muskegon. Katina enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards. She also...

Feb 18, 2024

Thomas R. Cunningham, Sr., 80, of Muskegon, passed away on February 18 of Lewy body dementia. Known for his sarcastic sense of humor and passion for all things cars, Thomas had careers as a pattern maker, machine shop owner, and car dealership owner.

A memorial gathering celebrating Thomas's life will be held on Thursday, June...

Feb 17, 2024

Hillman, Mrs.

Ivalene, Marie

Muskegon, Michigan

Ivalene Marie Hillman, age 94, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was

born in Bay City, MI on January 23, 1930, to Maurice and Irene (Chalette) Brisbois.

She was raised in the Bay City area, and spent special times with...

Feb 17, 2024

McCartney,

Shirley Rae

Muskegon, Michigan

Shirley Rae McCartney, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born in Muskegon, MI on August 5, 1940 to John & Esther (Kammeraad) Rooks and Graduated from Muskegon High School in 1958. She went on to Western Michigan University where she earned a...

Feb 16, 2024

Isaac, Sister

Hattie Mae

Muskegon, Michigan

Hattie Mae Isaac, age 71, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. She was born in Sondheimer, LA on June 14, 1952 to Nathaniel Wilson & Lillie Isaac and graduated from Lake Providence Senior High. Sister Isaac had been employed as a Inspector for Sappi for...

Feb 13, 2024

Johnivan, Jr.

Joseph Perry

Muskegon, Michigan

Joseph Perry Johnivan Jr., age 86, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born in Escanaba, MI on April 6, 1937 to Joseph & Viola (Derouin) Johnivan and He married the former Donna Young on February 9, 1957 and she preceded him in death in 2013....

Feb 13, 2024

Roe, Sr.

Robert James

Muskegon, Michigan

Robert James Roe Sr., age 83, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. He was born in Standish, MI on August 10, 1940 to Harold & Glenna (Charron) Roe and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Robert served his country in the US Air Force...

Feb 12, 2024

VanderWall,

Marvin Glen

Muskegon, Michigan

Marvin Glen VanderWall, age 81, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024. He was born in Muskegon, MI on March 24, 1942 to John & Jean (Gelderlos) VanderWall and graduated from Muskegon High School. Marvin served his country in the US National Guard during the Detroit Riots....

Feb 12, 2024

Feb 11, 2024

Keenan,

Barbara Jean

Muskegon, Michigan

Barbara (Franzak) Keenan (Age 91) went to her heavenly home on 2/11/2024 and is now at peace with her Lord and Savior.

Barbara was a loving Mother, Grandmother & Friend. Her memory will live on with her family. Children-Kevin (Tami) Keenan, Kelly...

Feb 10, 2024

Prus, Mrs.

Kimberly Lee

Grant, Michigan

Kimberly Lee Prus, age 62, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born in Muskegon, MI on October 20, 1961 to Terry & Barbara Kraft and married Edward Prus. Kimmie enjoyed Bike Time, walks in her backyard and hanging out with her dog, Tanky....

Feb 7, 2024

Kirkpatrick,

Brandy May

Muskegon, Michigan

Brandy May Kirkpatrick, age 32, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She was born in Muskegon, MI on June 10, 1991 to Karen English and Timothy Preston and married Carlton Kirkpatrick several years ago. Brandy attended Orchard View schools growing up and worked at several place...