Michael-Willette-Obituary

Michael Timothy Willette Sr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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WILLETTE - Michael Timothy Willette Sr., known to generations in the Grand Rapids area as "Mike the Barber", passed away after a courageous and steadfast battle with cancer. He left this world on Mother's Day to join his mother in heaven after 68 years apart. Mike worked with his brother, Tom at...

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My sincere condolences to the Willette family.

Papa, Christmas 2008

I have been a customer of Mike's for many years. I am an MSU alum and we have had a lot of interesting conversations about the MSU - Notre Dame football games. He was a great guy - we will miss him. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.


I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I still remember the days my dad would bring me into the barber shop and how I loved to go there! May God give you and your family strength during this very difficult time.
~Katie Kozak (Phillips)

I am very saddened by the passing of Mike. I have been a customer and friend for more than 40 years and have had a lot of great laughs with Mike & Tom. Lots of memories. I will miss him.

Jan and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. We remember you and your children with fond memories.

Bill and Rainie Smith
Muskegon, MI
former neighbors on Godwin Ave.

"I don’t think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains."
~ Anne Frank

My sincerest sympathy.

To the Willette family,
My prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ron and I want to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother, father, grandfather and dear friend. We know your faith in God will help sustain you through these trying hours. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss Mike.