Obituaries: July 17, 2026
Mary Lou Corder
August 10, 1945-July 9, 2026
Mary Lou Corder, a deeply devoted daughter of the King, an irreplaceable mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a highly respected member of the Central Michigan University staff, peacefully entered the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 80.
At the time of her victorious homegoing, Mary Lou was a resident of Holland, Michigan.
She leaves behind an expansive, beautiful, and enduring legacy - one written not in stone, but forever etched upon the hearts of the family she adored, the university community she served, and the very earth she so lovingly cultivated.
Though her absence leaves an irreplaceable void, her family rejoices in knowing she is resting peacefully in the presence of her savior, free from the trials, pains, and sorrows of this world.
Her beautiful memory will be forever cherished by her loving family: son, Dan and Serena Corder; daughter, Carly Corder; daughter, Shelly and Kaleb Corder; granddaughter, Carly and Andrew Young; her adored great-grandchildren, Noah Young, Nolan Young; her surviving siblings, Weldon Rish, Charles Rish, Boney Baney, Gilbert Rish; and a host of dear nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and lifelong friends, who were blessed by her radiant light.
She was joyfully reunited in Heaven by her beloved parents, Chester and Erma Sharp, and her siblings who preceded her in death: James Rich, Chester Rich, Donald Rish, and Judy Smith.
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Charlene "Char" Carol (King) McKee
December 17, 1944-July 15, 2026
Charlene "Char" Carol McKee, age 81, of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Muskegon, at a care facility.
She was born on December 17, 1944, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to the late Robert and Verda (Myers) King. Char married Ted Friedgen in 1963 in Grand Haven, who preceded her in death in 1984. She later married Daniel McKee, who preceded her in death in 2004.
Char graduated from Grand Haven High School and worked as an administrative assistant at Acemco, Harbor Industries, and DeNooyer Chevrolet. She also worked part-time at the former Grand Haven Jewelry after her retirement.
Char was an avid reader who was a very good cook and enjoyed preparing the meals for all the family's holiday gatherings. She enjoyed going on road trips and occasionally visiting casinos.
Char will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Julie) Friedgen; step-daughters, Lisa and Lori McKee; three grandchildren, Leslie (John) McPherson, Nikki Friedgen, and T.J. Friedgen; three great-grandchildren, Robert, Jacob, and Wyatt; daughter-in-law, Nancy Friedgen (Brad Beil); sister-in-law, Amanda King; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Verda King; both husbands, Ted and Dan; her son, Ted Friedgen Jr.; sister, Marge Westerhouse; and brother, Robert King.
The funeral service for Char will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Klaassen Family Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Bytwerk officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Lake Forest Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of Michigan.
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Louise Ruth Roper
December 17, 1946-July 13, 2026
Louise Ruth Roper passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 79.
Louise was a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and no services are scheduled at this time.
