Martha Ann McKinney
formerly of Muskegon
Mrs. Martha Ann McKinney, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Niles, Michigan, on November 26, 1944, to Eva Isabel Morley. Martha married Charles Roger McKinney on August 18, 1978, and they were happily married for 27 years when Chuck passed...
Kathleen Mae Gardenour
September 16, 1951 - April 20, 2025
Kathy Gardenour, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 16, 1951, Kathy was the daughter of Cleo and Alice Smith. On August 19, 1972, she married her childhood sweetheart,...
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Nancy Irma
Grand Haven
Nancy Irma Benes, 86, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025.
Nancy was born April 22, 1938 the daughter of Floyd and Anna Payne. She married John William Benes on April 27, 1957. Together they enjoyed 24...
Barbara Jean Ballard, age 85, of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. She was born on May 6, 1939, in Holland, Michigan, to Donald and Margaret (Molengraf) Hartman.
Barbara grew up in Grand Haven, graduating in the summer of 1957. She married James Neal Ballard on...
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Stephan Lavell
Muskegon, Michigan
Stephan Lavell Anthony transitioned from this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born October 3, 1969 to the union of Henry "Hank" Gadson and LueJean Anthony in Muskegon, Michigan.
Stephan gave his life to Christ at an early age. He...
Paul Vinnedge, age 78, passed away Saturday, April 12, at Holland Hospital in Holland MI.
Resident of West Olive MI, he was born September 24,1946 to Robert and Norma Vinnedge.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, mother, Norma, brothers David and Victor, and
sisters Charlotte and Christine.
He...
Dianna Lynn Carroll
Muskegon, Michigan
Dianna Lynn Carroll, a radiant star, ascended to eternal life on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Lakeview, MI on July 21, 1957, to Lester & Dorothy (Johnson) Pratt, she united with Clifford Carroll on July 8, 1991, and he preceded...
Bennett, Dennis Delbert, aged 71, of Nunica passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon to George Bennett and Dorothy Bennett (Barber) on July 12, 1953. He grew up in Ravenna and Coopersville. In 1971 he graduated from Coopersville Senior High School where he played football and baseball. After high school he...
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Robert David
Robert David Carr, 77, of Fruitport, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025.
Robert was born January 26, 1948, the son of Woodrow and Marion Carr. He served his country proudly in the US Army. Following his time in the military he married the former Peggy Hutchison and...
Hazel Joan Berkel Whittaker, was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 30, 1932, the seventh child of Herman and Teena Berkel. After a long and active life she died on April 10, 2025.
Hazel enjoyed working and volunteering, reading, playing the piano, traveling, entertaining, and, above all, raising her children.
Hazel...
Celebrating The Life of Gwendolyn Fay Woods
Sunrise: July 20, 1950 - Sunset: April 9, 2025
Gwendolyn Fay Woods was born on July 20, 1950, to the late Kathlean Brewster-Jones in Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church in Bernice, Louisiana.
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Kay Frances
Kay Frances Burley, 79, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025.
Kay was born September 2, 1945, the daughter of Michael and Lucille Matuszek. Kay was blessed with 2 sons in her life. She was a member of Life Change Church and her local...
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Roberta Ann
Lake Angelus, Michigan
Roberta ("Robbie") Ann Barnes-Bess, age 81, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born in Detroit, MI on June 12, 1943 to Robert & Frances (Stailey) Barnes, grew up in northern California and graduated from Mount Clemens High School. She then went on to...
Leotta Banks of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away on Mar 31, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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Melissa Sue
Melissa Sue Shafer, 44, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025.
Melissa was born August 30, 1980, the daughter of Sabrina and Michael Shafer. Melissa worked at Kandu Industries and at Café Morning Star. She also volunteered at the YMCA and enjoyed camping...
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Baby Reighlynn Lee Kitchen-Piggue, who was born on March 31, 2025, in Muskegon, MI. Tragically, she left this world on the same day, enveloped in love and cherished dreams that will forever remain in the hearts of her family.
Reighlynn is survived by her...
Cochran, Margaret
Lupton, MI/Peoria,AZ
Margaret " Peggy" Cochran 92, wife of the late David Cochran, passed away on March 27, 2025. Born in Detroit, MI
Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elizabeth Louden, sister Eliazbeth "Betty" (Tom), brother Robert (Doris) and son-in-law Michael as well as many...
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Keith Darwin Sr.
Keith Darwin Burley Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Cremation will take place and no public services are being planned at this time.
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Linda Almo
Linda Almo Cato, 65, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2024.
Irene Anna Anderson, 87, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025.
Irene was born February 27, 1938, the daughter of Alek and Katerina Kushner. She married Harlan Anderson on March 1, 1969 and together they enjoyed 11 years of marriage until his death in 1980. Irene served as one of the secretaries for the...