Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services

11/10/2025

Joel J. Maitner, age 52, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born April 14, 1973, in Ludington, MI, to Frank and Kathy (Corgan) Maitner. Joel graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1992 and spent most of his life working as a machine operator. He was known for his huge...

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11/10/2025

Barbara E. "Barb" Scanlon, age 92, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025. A complete obituary and services for Barb will be announced soon. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100.

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11/10/2025

Sarah Jayne Nicholls, 49, of Spring Lake, Michigan, went to heaven on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Sarah was a child of God, wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Sarah was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 30, 1976 to her parents, Jerry & Marilyn Jonker. Upon arrival at...

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11/08/2025

Sandra Louise (Graham) Sander, age 83, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. She was born and raised in Muskegon and was the oldest of four sisters whom she adored. In December of 1962 she married David Sander. They later made Roosevelt Park their home and devoted themselves to the...

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11/08/2025

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11/07/2025

Behind the scenes on a busy Friday afternoon — when time is short and teamwork matters most. Our crew jumps in, shifts gears, and makes it happen with care and excellence every time.

11/07/2025

Beverly Jean Patton, age 90, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025. She was born April 5, 1935 in Saginaw, MI to Neil and Ruby (Foster) Byron and lived in the area most of her life. Beverly married Ronald Patton on December 10, 1962 in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2014. ...

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11/07/2025

Sandra L. Williams, age 72, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 23, 1952, to Richard and Betty (Ruiter) Harkema and was a lifelong resident of the Muskegon area. Sandy worked at numerous restaurants, but retired from Herbie's Cafe in 2023. She was...

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11/07/2025

The first Thanksgiving alone can bring about many different emotions. Our new blog post discusses how to address them. https://blog.sytsemafh.com/the-first-thanksgiving-alone/

11/06/2025

Kenneth Emery Winter, Jr. passed away with his family by his side on October 26, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in Joliet, Illinois on May 16, 1932, to Kenneth Emery Winter, Sr. and Doris Stockbridge Winter.

Ken spent his early years living in several cities in the West and Midwest due to...

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11/06/2025

Marshall William Winchel, age 86, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born October 14, 1939 in Newaygo, MI to Murlen and Mary (Bowen) Winchel. Marshall was stationed in Panama while he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On May 20, 1966, he married June M. Kurtzweil in...

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11/05/2025

Bonnie Jean Marsh, age 84, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born January 10, 1941, in Muskegon to James and Grace (Klootwyck) Moscato, the second born of nine children. On May 2, 1962, she married Russell G. “Russ” Marsh in Muskegon, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2023....

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