It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Robert Jay Davis, age 66, of Coopersville, passed away on May 2, 2026, at home. Jay was born on August 9, 1959, in Lakeland, Florida, to the late Bertrand and Dorothy (Raymond) Davis. Jay was a passionate rider, known for his love of the open road and the thrill of the trails. He spent countless joyful hours on his motorcycles and snowmobiles, embracing outdoor adventure in every season. Beyond his love for riding, Jay's greatest pride and joy ...

John William Atherton, age 83, of West Olive, passed away in Holland on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at a local care facility. He was born on October 4, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William and Karin (Rathert) Atherton. John married Janice Dracht on January 22, 1966, in Muncie, Indiana. John graduated from high school and attended Michigan State University. He was former owner and operator of Sandy Point Restaurant for many years and was a member of the Big Pine Ridge Reservation ...

Jacqueline Marie Lyttle, age 91, of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Heartwood Lodge. She was born on February 19, 1935, in Holland, MI, to the late Jacob and Lillian (Harthorne) Beverwyk. Jacqueline married Richard Lyttle on September 1, 1951, in Grand Haven. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2012, after 60 years of marriage. Jacqueline was a long-time resident of Grand Haven who grew up in Holland and graduated from Holland High School. She began her working ...

Theodore "Ted" Michael Bruckbauer, age 55, of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born on July 18, 1970, in Grand Haven, MI, to Robert and Rebecca (Prys) Bruckbauer. Ted graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1989 and went on to work as a carpenter, where his talent and craftsmanship were evident in his exceptional woodworking skills. He also had a lifelong passion for motorcycles, enjoying both riding and working on ...

Ronald "Ron" W. Hunter, age 84, of Fruitport, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Harbor Hospice - Poppen Residence. He was born on May 12, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late George and Eileen (Butler) Hunter. Ron married Nancy Plappert on July 15, 1967, in Chilton, Wisconsin. Ron graduated from Greater Latrobe Senior High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy, from 1964 to 1968, where he served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. ...

Jerald John Poehl, age 88, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1937 in Caldwell, Texas, to Robert and Helen Poehl. At the age of four, his father led him in a prayer to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. That day changed the trajectory of his life for eternity. He graduated high school knowing he had a call on his life to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Leaving his home, parents, and five younger siblings, Jerald started ...

David "Dave" Jon Klempel, age 83, of Grand Haven (formerly, St. Joseph), passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at a local care facility in Zeeland. He was born on October 26, 1942, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Leonard and Beverly (Pippel) Klempel. Dave graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1961 and attended classes at Muskegon Business College and Colorado State University of Fort Collins. He spent most of his career working as a bank teller at banks including the ...

Lawrence Henry "Hank" Harden, age 88, of Grand Haven, passed away at his home on Friday, May 8, 2026.  He was born June 22, 1937, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late George and Julia (Buczynski) Harden. Hank married Therese Fricano on February 23, 1963, in Grand Haven. Hank graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1955. He worked at Gardner-Denver for 27 years and Bennett Pump for 11 years, then part-time at the Grand Haven State Police Post for 11 years. Hank was a longtime ...

Dorothy J. Kellogg, age 98, of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late John and Emily (Brouchek) Tysman. Dorothy married Eugene C. Earle on April 11, 1949. She then married the love of her life, Verlyn Kellogg, on August 28, 1982. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2020, after sharing 37 years of marriage. Dorothy graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1946. After a lifetime in Owosso, MI, she ...

Cailen Thomas Vela, age 7, of Fruitport, Michigan, gained his Angel wings on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous 3-year long battle with cancer. He was born on September 15, 2018, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Cody and Aly (Howe) Vela. Cailen showed everyone he met that he was so much more than cancer. Cancer never defined him; his joy, strength, and light are how he will be remembered. No matter what Cailen was facing, he showed up smiling. Running around, ...