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...
Scott Frank Moran
Jul 20, 2026
Scott Frank Moran, 55, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away at his home on July 20, 2026. Born in Muskegon on February 16, 1971, Scott graduated from Muskegon High School, where he participated in theater, and went on to lead a life defined by hard work, resilience, and a vibrant spirit.
For the past several years, Scott was an over-the-road...
Patricia Ann Ray
Jul 19, 2026
Patricia Ann "Patty" Ray, 70, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026. Born on November 15, 1955, in Muskegon, Patty was the beloved daughter of Sim Ray and Albirda (Wallace) Ray.
Patty was a woman of faith whose life centered on worship and community. She was a devoted member of Christian Fellowship Outreach and regularly...
Karen Scott
Jul 18, 2026
Karen Scott, age 57, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2026, while in Joplin, Missouri.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 28, 1969, to her adoptive parents, the late William and Jean (Shipley) Chesley, Karen grew into a woman of many talents and deep affection for her family. On April 25, 2000, she married the love...
Norma Jean Atwood
Jul 17, 2026
Norma Jean Atwood, age 91, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born March 14, 1935, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Fred and Grace (Lawback) Ramsburg, Norma was a lifelong resident of the area. On October 20, 1956, she married the love of her life, Albert Charles Atwood, after a memorable meeting at...
Patricia Lee Atkins
Jul 16, 2026
PATRICIA "PAT" LEE ATKINS, 91, Transitioned into Love on July 16, 2026 in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was born on December 28,1934 in Ironton, Ohio to Eloise and James Gray.
Pat graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in1953 and then attended Western Michigan University for one year. During this time Pat was married and working while her husband obtained his...
Lottie Fay Aikens-Jones
Jul 15, 2026
Lottie Fay Aikens-Jones
Lottie Fay Aikens-Jones, age 80, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 24, 1946, in Rome, Georgia, to Aron Coolidge Watkins and Elizabeth (Battle) Watkins, Lottie's family moved to Muskegon during her childhood. A proud graduate of Muskegon High School, she pursued her calling in nursing,...
David John Witham
Jul 15, 2026
David J. Witham 79 of Whitehall, Michigan passed away on July 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.David was a graduate of Muskegon High school before joining the United States Army. Upon discharge from the Army David was employed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Department, and the Michigan Department of Corrections prior to his retirement in 2002.In 1970 David married...
Star Diane Wierengo
Jul 14, 2026
Star Diane Bowman Wierengo, age 48, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Born in Muskegon on April 3, 1978, to Randal and Sandra Bowman, Star was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1996 graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central. In her younger days she attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. Star dedicated her career to serving...
Marc Anthony Nastase
Jul 13, 2026
Marc Anthony Nastase
May 3, 1986 - July 13, 2026
Marc Anthony Nastase, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1986 in Plantation, Florida.
Marc grew up in Twin Lake, Michigan, where he spent much of his childhood enjoying the waters of Twin Lake and Lake Michigan, riding ATV trails, and...
Michael Dennis Rupp
Jul 12, 2026
Michael Dennis Rupp ("Mike"), born 10/10/86 in Joliet IL, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Mike loved his people deeply and was a caretaker by nature. While he worked in Home Health on several occasions, he took time off to instead care for loved ones including his Uncle Cris and his dad Brian.
He loved children and animals and...
Tre'von Scott Ray
Jul 11, 2026
Tre'von Scott Ray, 30, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026. Born on May 5, 1996, Tre'von was a devoted father and a beloved son of Linda Ray and Previn Coleman. He will be remembered for his love of family, his resilience, and the creativity he poured into his music.
Tre'von grew up attending New Hope Baptist...
Roxann Kay Wolff
Jul 10, 2026
Roxann "Rocky" Kay Wolff, age 60, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, following a long illness.
Born on October 15, 1965, in Muskegon to Roger and Elaine (DeVries) Stewart, Rocky was a lifelong resident of the area. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, both professionally as a Certified Nursing Assistant in home...
Donna Mae Coon
Jul 7, 2026
Donna Mae Coon, 91, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Muskegon, Michigan. Born on May 23, 1935, Donna grew up in the Detroit area and later made her home in Kewadin, near Elk Rapids, where she and her husband, Merle, built a life together.
Before marrying, Donna worked as a cashier at...
