Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services

08/22/2025

Michael D. Groeneveld, age 78, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. He was born December 11, 1946 in Muskegon to Zager and Irma (Derby) Groeneveld. Mike was a graduate of Muskegon High School Class of 1965. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University in 1969. In...

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08/22/2025

Henry James “Hank” Hawley, age 77, of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at MediLodge at the Shore. He was born on February 29, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI to Richard and Lillian (Huffman) Hawley. Hank married Leah MacPherson in 2002, after they met at Meijer.
Hank served his country...

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08/22/2025

Dr. Herman D. "Herm" Hoeksema, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. A Celebration of Herm's Life will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the Muskegon Yacht Club from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. A complete obituary with be forthcoming.

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08/21/2025

Mr. James “Jim” McGregor, age 93, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born May 29, 1932, in Grand Haven to William and Anna (Appel) McGregor.

Jim was a member of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church and will be very missed.

He is survived by five daughters:...

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08/21/2025

Dorothy Lafaye Massey, of Muskegon, Michigan, was born on January 18, 1953, to the late Robert Harris and Mary Louise Paige. She peacefully departed this life on August 16th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.

Dorothy grew up in Muskegon Heights, where she...

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08/21/2025

Rudolph James Jakobcic, age 73, passed away in Lansing, MI on August 18, 2025. Rudolph, better known as Rudy or Rude Dude, left this world to join the love-of-his-life Maureen Jakobcic (Moe), parents, Joseph & Margaret Jakobcic, his siblings, Phyllis, JoAnne and Bill, his beloved niece Jennifer,...

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08/20/2025

Mr. Ralph Virgil Keyes Jr., age 74, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Muskegon on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in Muskegon on February 25, 1951 to Ralph Virgil and Lillian Arlene (Stebelton) Keyes Sr. Ralph served for two and a half years in the United States Army and was...

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08/20/2025

Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Olthof, age 95, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born August 10, 1930, in Spring Lake to Clifford and Katie (Vink) Boorman.

Ginny was a member of Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, where she was a former deacon, a member of the crafter group, food...

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08/20/2025

Mr. Norman David Knopf, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Norton Shores, Michigan on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Norm was born in Muskegon on September 7, 1934 to Carl and Edith (Nord) Knopf. Norm graduated from Muskegon Heights High School in 1952 and earned his Bachelor of...

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08/20/2025

Lifetime Muskegon resident, Gerrit Spoelman, passed away peacefully going to his eternal home on August 4, 2025, at DaySpring Assisted Living, just 5 days short of turning 96. He was born to Nicholas and Jennie (Vanderstelt) Spoelman on August 9,1929.

Gerrit met his lifelong love, Alida “Ali”...

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08/20/2025

Donna A. Veeneman, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Muskegon, MI. She was born to Harry and Trena (Schutter) Weesies in Montague, MI. Donna married the love of her life, Howard J. Veeneman, on November 6, 1953, in Montague, MI. She spent nearly 30 years as a Nursing...

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08/20/2025

What a perfect summer night for a TEAM Sytsema outing at the Whitecaps game! We enjoyed the FamilyFare Suite with amazing food, great company, and an exciting matchup against the Lansing Lugnuts—made even better with a 6-1 Whitecaps victory!