All Obituaries

Phillip “Fyl” Allen Fowler, age 75 of Norton Shores, was promoted to glory on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at home. He was born on July 20, 1948, in Muskegon, MI, to the late George and Glenna (Halverson) Fowler. Phillip married Luanne A. Evans on March 30, 1974, in Grand Haven. Phillip was a life-long area resident and graduated from Grand Haven High School. He was employed for Eagle Ottawa Leather Company for 25 years and served as custodian for the Church of the Nazarene for...

Click here for Live Stream of the Service Douglas “Wabs” Jay Wabeke, age 65 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home. He was born on February 24, 1958, in Zeeland, MI to the late Merton and Frieda (Cooke) Wabeke. Doug married Cindy Van’t Hof on September 25, 1982, in Zeeland. Doug graduated from Zeeland High School, Class of 1976. He then attended Central Michigan University where he earned his bachelor's degree, and later graduated from...

Michael James Vrablic, age 65 of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 24, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on June 26, 1958, in Grand Haven, MI, to Michael and Nancy (Walwood) Vrablic.  Mike graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1976, and began his 47-year career with Herman Miller shortly thereafter. He married his high school sweetheart, Diane Volkema, on September 30, 1978, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and they recently...

Joan Louise Gray, age 88 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Robbinswood Assisted Living. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Chicago, IL, to the late James and Louise (Schuett) Scott. Joan married Glen Gray on July 28, 1951, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage before his passing on October 20, 2015. Joan graduated from Grand Haven High School and was the owner and operator of her cleaning business, JSG Cleaning for many years. She was a member of St. Patrick...

Christy Arlene Schwander, age 60 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. She was born on June 11, 1963, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Warren and Vera (Chase) Davis. Christy was a life-long resident of Grand Haven and worked at CMA Manufacturing. She was previously employed by Stanco Manufacturing and the Rendezvous Restaurant. Christy enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and spending time outdoors. She loved her family...

Kenneth Wayne and Sharyn Jean (Bates) Westerhouse were united in marriage on October 19, 1968, in Grand Haven, MI. Sharyn was born March 2, 1945, in Muskegon, MI and passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023; and Kenneth was born May 29, 1940, in Grand Haven, MI and passed away Friday, November 24, 2023. They were lovingly reunited within several hours when they went home to be with their Lord. They both were life-long area residents of Grand Haven, and active members of Hope Church, where...

Kenneth Wayne and Sharyn Jean (Bates) Westerhouse were united in marriage on October 19, 1968, in Grand Haven, MI. Sharyn was born March 2, 1945, in Muskegon, MI and passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023; and Kenneth was born May 29, 1940, in Grand Haven, MI and passed away Friday, November 24, 2023. They were lovingly reunited within several hours when they went home to be with their Lord. They both were life-long area residents of Grand Haven, and active members of Hope Church, where...

Shirley Joyce Kohnke, age 88 of Muskegon, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born on August 25, 1935, to the late Herbert and Anna (Hanson) LaPorte. Shirley married Russell T. Kohnke on June 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, and they spent 29 years together until he passed on March 5, 1987. Shirley worked as a housekeeping supervisor at Riverside Nursing Center until her retirement. She stayed busy with hotel housekeeping, personal housekeeping, and...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Aylsworth, age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was born on June 27, 1937 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Harold and Hazel (Wood) La Rue. Jackie married Richard Aylsworth on November 23, 1957 in Spring Lake, MI. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2000, after 43 years of marriage. Jackie worked in the Medical Records Dept. of North Ottawa Community Hospital for 27 years, and was a long time member of the American Legion, Charles A....

James “Jim” Thomas Leet, age 93 of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Grand Pines Assisted Living. He was welcomed into the family of Raymond and Violet (Trantow) Leet on January 2, 1930, joining Norma, Jack, Richard, Alice, and Joan in their home in Manistee, MI. Jim graduated from Manistee High School in 1947, and enlisted in the Army in 1950. He served in Korea, in the 714th division, and was honorably discharged in 1952. On June 13, 1953, he married...