Western Michigan University Alumni Obituaries

Born 1941

Portland, Michigan

Ronald E. Nelson was born December 1 1941 in Muskegon Michigan to Ross and Alta Nelson. When Ron was four years old his family purchased a small dairy...

Kentwood, Michigan

Bob was preceded in death by his father Robert Lee Brower and his mother Grace Clara Vanderploeg Brower. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 ye...

Ravenna, Michigan

Thomas Gregory Kelly Tom aged 62 passed away on Friday February 6 2026. He graduated from Muskegon High School and Western Michigan University with a...

1953 – 2026

Clarkston, Michigan

MOONEY Robert Brady Bob born May 21 1953 in Lansing Michigan passed away on February 11 2026 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Raeann for 43 years...

Born 1949

Parma, Michigan

Blair was born August 2 1949 to Edgar and Helene Grulich Bennitt in Muskegon MI. He was preceded in death by his parents his sister Jane M. Hall and b...

1942 – 2026

Tecumseh, Michigan

age 83 passed away February 9 2026 in Kalamazoo MI. Anna was born on September 29 1942 in Logansport IN to Galen and Alice Crane Davidson. She was rai...

Died 2026

Benzonia, Michigan

Timothy Robert Klein, age 76, passed away on February 5, 2026. Tim’s life was defined by connection — his greatest purpose was building meaningful rel...

Born 1955

Cassopolis, Michigan

Pamela Swenk 70 of Three Oaks died peacefully Monday February 9 2026 surrounded by her daughter Liz and beloved dog Jackman. Pam was born on September...

Kentwood, Michigan

Milton Richard Ubbink age 94 of Grandville went to be with his Lord on Tuesday February 17 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Bett...

1946 – 2026

Kentwood, Michigan

Gerrie Ann Steketee age 79 of Jenison was born on November 5 1946 in Grand Rapids to Lila Ahlen Rockwell and Thomas Rockwell. She passed away on Febru...

Lapeer, Michigan

Susan Marie Sexton, 70, a lifetime resident of Lapeer, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She was born...

Born 1938

Bay City, Michigan

Jim was born on July 14 1938 in Saginaw Michigan son of the late John W. and Marian Meagher Troester. Jim graduated from Western Michigan University w...

Grand Rapids, Michigan

After an impressive 15year battle with Alzheimers disease David Fred Clark of Alto Mich. finished his race peacefully on February 13 2026. In his 88 y...

Born 1934

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Janet Wolf aged 91 of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully on Monday February 16 2026 at Crestwood Assisted Living. Born on October 18 1934 in Saginaw...