Obituaries

Aug 14, 2023

Hein, Mrs

Helen Virginia

Muskegon, Michigan

Mrs. Helen Virginia Hein, age 94, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 in Jackson, Michigan. She was born in Flint, MI on September 7, 1928 to Harold & Carolyn (Smith) Wallace and married Emil Hein on August 1, 1987 and he preceded her in death...

Aug 14, 2023

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Zachary Joseph

Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Zachary Joseph Johnson, age 28, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 27, 1995 to Keith Denevan & Nichole Schorejs and attended Orchard View Schools where he played football. Zach had been working as a carpenter apprentice for...

Aug 11, 2023

Burks, Ms

Dequita Lynn

Muskegon, Michigan

Ms Dequita Lynn Burks, age 45, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born in Grand Haven, MI on May 11, 1978 to Glinnie & Sarah (Johnson) Burks. Dequita enjoyed going to the casino, listening to gospel music, cooking, and spending time with her...

Aug 11, 2023

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Diane Lenore

Muskegon, Michigan

Diane Lenore Hatt, age 82, Muskegon, Michigan passed away peacefully August 11, 2023 rejoining the love of her life Allan Joseph Hatt. Diane was born to John and Marie Degi on October 7, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She married Allan on April 9, 1960 and...

Aug 11, 2023

Bray,

Vera Marie

White Cloud, Michigan

Vera Marie Bray, age 103, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born in Hart, MI on March 28, 1920 to Antone & Ruby (Rosner) Van Bavel and was one of 14 children. She later married Richard L. Bray and he preceded her in...

Aug 11, 2023

Dykema,

David Gordon

Muskegon, Michigan

David Gordon Dykema, age 89, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, MI on January 19, 1934 to Cornelius & Henrietta (VanderStelt) Dykema, graduated from Muskegon Heights High School and served his country in the US Army in Germany during the Cold...

Aug 10, 2023

Vickie Gee of Whitehall, Michigan passed away on Aug 10, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 10, 2023

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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...