Obituaries: March 2025
This file will be updated throughout the month of March as new notices become available.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This file will be updated throughout the month as new notices become available.
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Joshua M. Scripps
Dec. 28, 1970-March 3, 2025
Joshua Michael Scripps, age 54, passed away in Muskegon, Michigan, on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Josh was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on December 28, 1970, to K. Michael and Cornelia “Connie” (Poulisse) Scripps. He graduated from Grand Haven High School (1989) and was a lifelong resident of the Grand Haven community. Together since 1992, Josh married the former Karla Eisen on June 19, 1999. The two of them shared 33 years together.
Josh was a gifted musician and a talented piano player. He attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for two summers while he was in high school, playing trumpet on a tour in Europe to countries including Germany, Holland and Belgium. In his young adult years, he would play gigs at local restaurants and events. He loved listening to music, especially '90s country and instrumental jazz. He was an avid hockey fan, and for some time, was a season ticket holder for the Muskegon Fury team. He enjoyed going on long walks on sunny days and particularly enjoyed sitting in the sun at the waterfront stadium, listening to live music. Josh had a great sense of humor, and he loved sharing jokes with his family. His use of salty language around those who knew him best, was his way of defying his condition, saying hello, and most of all telling people "I love you!"
Josh will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karla Scripps; father, Mike Scripps; brother, Matthew Scripps; stepmother, Shelly Scripps; mother-in-law, Sandra Schut and many other friends and family members.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Scripps.
The family wishes to express their enormous gratitude toward everyone at i’move of Spring Lake, Michigan. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Josh will be held at a later date, details to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI, 49456.