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Alice McClatchy

11/20/1936 - 12/17/2025

Alice McClatchy obituary, 11/20/1936-12/17/2025, Muskegon, MI

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11/20/1936

DIED

12/17/2025

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Jan. 5, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Alice McClatchy Obituary

Alice F. McClatchy, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Muskegon, MI. She was born to Clyde and Alma (Sampson) Haan on November 20, 1936, in Muskegon, MI. She was a woman of character and some of her interests, included many animals throughout her life, she loved riding her horses when she was young, she enjoyed taking care of her pets, and the many strays that came into her life along the way. She also enjoyed spending time with her loving family. Alice met the love of her life, Ernest McClatchy, at a young age, married in December of 1956 and spent 57 meaningful years together. Alice is survived in death by her children: Dan (Chris) McClatchy, Dee McClatchy; grandchildren: Leah (Chris) Parks, Joey McClatchy, Bethany and Bobby Drier, Brandon and Kelli Farkas, Hunter, Sydney, and Olivia; great grandchild: Luci, Nora with another on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents: Clyde and Alma Haan; spouse: Ernest McClatchy; siblings: Edith, Betty, Lois, Joan, David and Jim. VISITATION will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI. 49442 with a MEMORIAL SERVICE following at 11:00 AM. Please consider signing the family's online guestbook and share memories at sytsemafh.com

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Published by Muskegon Chronicle on Dec. 19, 2025.

Memorial Events
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Jan

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Sytsema Chapel

737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI

Jan

5

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Sytsema Chapel

737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI

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Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services - The Sytsema Chapel

737 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442

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Mary Salisz

Earlier today

Dear Dan and Chrissy and family: Paul and I send our sincere condolences for the loss of your Mother. Prayers for you and family to have peace and God's blessings especially since it's the reason for the season, eternally. Love you both very much!! Paul and Mary Salisz

Pauline Tindle

December 19, 2025

Alice is my Godmother. Such a sweet, caring, compassionate person. You will be missed immensely. Her and "Butch" were some of the sweetest people with some of the biggest hearts. I will miss them both!

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