Thomas Alan Junge
Aug 17, 2026
Thomas Alan Junge, age 68, passed away Monday, August 17th, 2026. A full obituary will be published soon.
Francis Gerrit Veldman
Aug 14, 2026
F. Gerrit Veldman, age 104, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born in Muskegon, MI on September 29, 1921 the only child of Francis and Letha (Hibbard) Veldman.
Gerrit received his education at Bunker Junior High and Muskegon Senior High with a Semester at Muskegon Community College where he pursued a course in Industrial Supervision. He worked at...
Charlotte Ann Paszkowski
Aug 11, 2026
Charlotte Ann Paszkowski, age 88, of Muskegon, passed away on August 11, 2026, at Trinity Hospital. Born to Edward and Cecilia (Bailey) Shalifoe on May 3, 1938, in Baraga, Michigan, Charlotte was the beloved wife of Jacob Paszkowski. They were married on October 8, 1956, in Muskegon and shared nearly 70 years of love and life together.
A proud member...
David Windweh Hogan DDS
Aug 10, 2026
Dr. David Windweh Hogan DDS, age 95, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026. A full obituary will be published soon.
Esther Rita Sullivan
Aug 8, 2026
Esther Rita Sullivan, of Spring Lake, Michigan, passed away at Trinity Hospital in Muskegon on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted woman of faith, Esther dedicated her life to serving others through Christian education and compassionate mentorship.
Born in Muskegon on April 13, 1951, to George and Myrtle (Baird) Clark, Esther was a graduate of Mona...
Tasha Lynn Banks
Aug 7, 2026
Tasha Lynn Banks, age 37, of Muskegon, passed away on August 7, 2026.
Born on April 19, 1989, in Muskegon to Charles D. Banks and Toni Verschueren, Tasha was a bright and adventurous soul with a passion for learning, nature, and exploration. A proud graduate of Muskegon High School's Class of 2007, where she shone as a member of the...
Karen Rene Mattos
Aug 7, 2026
Karen Rene Mattos, 56, passed away on August 7, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1970, to Roger Pothoff and Christine Estlund. Karen is survived by her children, Juliana Mattos of Muskegon, Elysia Mattos of Kalamazoo and Dominic Mattos of Texas; her sister, Heather (Grahame) Panerio of Phoenix, and their children, Seth and Aaron Panerio; and her sister, Sara...
Barbara Jean Gifford
Aug 7, 2026
Barbara Jean Gifford
September 7, 1937 - August 7, 2026
Barbara Jean Gifford, 88, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Born on September 7, 1937, in Muskegon, she was the daughter of Gerald and Lila (Gould) Beardsley. A lifelong resident, Barbara was a proud daughter of her community in every sense.
On June 25, 1955, Barbara...
James Robert Joslin
Aug 6, 2026
James Robert "Jim" Joslin, age 68, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away at home on August 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with serious illness.
Born in Muskegon on October 12, 1957 to Carol Bunting, Jim was a graduate of a local high school and worked in the brass industry in his early years. Following a life-altering car accident, Jim faced...
Devlin Darion Diggs
Aug 5, 2026
"And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for that who are called according to his purpose" Romans 8:28
Devlin Darion Diggs, Sr, affectionately known as Dee Dee, was born April 29, 1997 in Muskegon, MI to Amy Diggs and Warren Dean Jr. He is the youngest of two children to Amy and...
Cynthia Date Beal
Aug 5, 2026
Cynthia "Cynie" Beal (Date) passed away after a two-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born October 6, 1948, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and although she resided most of her life in Michigan, she always remained a proud New Englander. Portsmouth always held a special place in her heart, and she returned often to visit family and friends, spend time...
Daniel Paul Scraver
Aug 2, 2026
Daniel Paul Scraver, 69, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 2,
2026, after a long and courageous battle with numerous brain tumors.
Dan attended Oakridge High School where he played sports and formed lifelong
relationships. His Christian faith was his life blood. He attended Port City Church where
he formed strong relationships with many there, especially with the...
Stephen Hubert Bolduc
Aug 2, 2026
Stephen Hubert Bolduc, age 70, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Born on March 3, 1956, in Muskegon to Lawrence and Catherine (Smith) Bolduc, Steve was a lifelong resident, attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and School. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1974 and earned an associate's degree in...
Mary Lou Williams
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Lou Williams, 91, of North Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Heartwood Lodge, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 29, 1935, in Gomer, Ohio, to Glen and Margaret (Powell) Vandemark, Mary grew up in a close-knit rural community and graduated from Gomer High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Williams, on July...
Shirley Mae Lees
Jul 30, 2026
Shirley Mae Lees, whose warmth and vivacity graced the world for ninety luminous years, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Michigan. Born on July 23, 1936, in Holland, Michigan, to John and Anna Belder, Shirley's life was an embodiment of perseverance, community, and joyful engagement. Her story is one of devotion to family, steadfast friendship, and an example of...
Autumn Leigh Bloomstrom
Jul 30, 2026
Autumn Leigh Bloomstrom, born on May 16, 1956, in Muskegon to Richard and Katherine (Hall) Long, was a spirit impossible to confine-an extraordinary woman whose courage, warmth, and unique outlook marked every life she touched. On July 30, 2026, at her home in Muskegon, Autumn's long journey with recurrent melanoma, COPD, scoliosis, and other health battles came to a close,...
Helen Marie Temple
Jul 29, 2026
Helen Marie Temple, born in Muskegon on April 18, 1961, lived a life marked by honesty, perseverance, and the steady presence of family who loved her. She was the daughter of Albert Temple and Carol Jean Puflett, both of whom preceded her in death, along with her brothers Daniel and Dennis Temple. Helen's life was not always easy, but she...
Donella Sherrod
Jul 29, 2026
Donella Sherrod, 65, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away on July 29, 2026. Born on April 17, 1961, Donella was a proud graduate of Muskegon Senior High.
Donella was known for her free spirit and artistic nature. She embraced life with a vibrant energy and was often described as a social butterfly. Her love for playing the lottery brought her joy and...
Rena Hill
Jul 25, 2026
Rena Hill, age 68, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 25, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 28, 1957, in New York City, NY, to Reece and Fanny (Brown) McEwen, Rena was a graduate of Brandeis High School. She dedicated many years of her life to public service, first as a...
David Charles Bliss
Jul 21, 2026
David Charles Bliss, age 89, a lifelong resident of North Muskegon and distinguished business leader, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at Harbor Terrace.
Born in Muskegon on April 27, 1937, David graduated from North Muskegon High School, where he was a proud three-sport athlete and first baseman for the Norse. He later earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from...
