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October 8, 1963 — October 20, 2014

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LEARN MORE: Ken Stevens Memorial Photojournalism Endowment Fundraiser: Muskegon Museum of Art Friday Oct. 20, 2023 AT 5 PM – 7 PM

The Friends of Ken Stevens Campaign gives those touched by Ken an opportunity to support the exhibition and help finance an endowment fund in Ken’s name at his alma mater, Central Michigan University.

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STEVENS, Kenneth W. Kenneth W. Stevens, age 51 of Grand Haven, fell asleep in the Lord and entered eternal glory through his Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, October 20, 2014. Ken was born October 8, 1963, to Thomas and Mary Kay (Letsinger) Stevens in Bad Axe, MI and grew up in Dexter, MI. Following his high school graduation, Ken attended Central Michigan University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in photography.  He met Teresa Schoch while attending CMU and they married on September 24, 1988 in Chesaning, MI. Ken worked most of his life as a photojournalist for the Muskegon Chronicle. He enjoyed seeing the world through the lens of his camera and could be seen on the sidelines of sporting events capturing iconic images of the game. He was a kind and generous man who was well liked by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  His passions included, traveling, supporting his alma mater (Fire up Chips!), walking the trails at Rosy Mound Nature Center and sharing the joy of these pursuits with his family. Ken was an avid supporter of his kids’ activities and a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church.  Ken will be greatly missed by his wife, Teresa; son, Jeffrey; and daughter, Faith. Also surviving is his dad, Tom Stevens of Kalkaska, MI; mom, Mary Kay (Maynard) Shively of Wasilla, AK; grandmother, Mabel Goodrich of Doraville, GA; brother, Michael (Mirella) Stevens of Germany; parents-in-law, Dale (Hazel) Schoch of Oakley, MI; sisters-in-law, Christine Abbott of Plymouth, MI, Connie Schoch of Hemlock, MI, Maggie (Josh) Katan of Minneapolis, MN; brother-in-law, Pastor Wayne (Char) Schoch of Zumbrota, MN; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Don Goodrich, grandparents, Ken (Mary) Letsinger and brother-in-law, Bruce Abbott. The funeral service for Ken will be at 11:00 am, Monday, October 27, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, 2651 Shettler Rd., Muskegon, MI with Pastor Timothy Winkel officiating.  Interment will be in Grand Haven Township Historic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm, Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Reeths Puffer Little League. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Ken’s online guest book or share a memory with his family. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.

Kenneth W. Stevens

October 8, 1963
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October 20, 2014

Ken Stevens Memorial Photojournalism Endowment Fundraiser

Muskegon Museum of Art
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 AT 5 PM – 7 PM

Ken-Stevens-Memorial-Photojournalism-Endowment-Fundraiser

The Friends of Ken Stevens Campaign gives those touched by Ken and opportunity to support the exhibition and help finance an endowment fund in Ken's name at his alma mater, Central Michigan University. The goal of the fund is to develop the career potential of CMU photo journalism students. As many of Ken's friends know, he loved photography and his alma mater.

Tribute

Susan Harrison Wolffis: For us at the Chronicle this is a week to remember and to grieve
By Susan Harrison Wolffis | Muskegon Chronicle

Remembering Ken Stevens: CMU alum, renowned MLive photographer worked closely with students
By Ben Solis | Central Michigan Life

Visual remembrance: See 28 years of the Muskegon area through the late Ken Stevens' lens.
By Cory Morse, MLive

Sports Community Mourns The Loss Of Ken Stevens - A Loyal Fan, Great Photographer and an even Better Person
By Steve Gunn, Local Sports Journal

Remembering the work of MLive Muskegon Chronicle photographer Ken Stevens
By MLive Muskegon Chronicle

Farewell Ken Stevens, shoot pretty forever more.
By Rob Alway, Mason County Press

MLive Muskegon Chronicle photographer Ken Stevens dies unexpectedly, leaves deep legacy
By Lynn Moore, MLIVE.com

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This was Ken Stevens' favorite photo from his last big project, photographing the Legends Flight that took 94 WWII veterans to Washington, D.C. Stevens took the photo of Dan Mulder, 64, left and his father, WWII Army Air Corps veteran Paul Mulder, 89, by setting his camera on the ground. © 2014 MLive Media Group All rights reserved

"Kenny was a talented photojournalist who always made me proud that I hired him. He also brightened up this world in so many ways for so many people. There just aren't words."

— Greg Dorsett

 

"In death, he's drawing us close, re-uniting those who have moved away; those who have stayed; those who have been out of touch. He's making us examine, and remember, how to live; how to play; how to do our jobs; how to be a friend."

— Susan Harrison Wolffis

 

"Kenny was one of the greatest people I've ever known. Truly. He was a great photographer but even a better human being."

— Lisa DeJong

 

"You were the kindest man I have ever known. I will miss your humor. I will miss you. I hope the light is good, wherever you are."

— Lynn Moore

 

"It was his heart that made him a great photographer ... He just really cared. He cared about every assignment."

— Kendra Stanley-Mills

 

"The journalism realm has lost an exceptional photographer, and the world an extraordinary human being."

— Kristin Mackler

 

"To say we will miss Ken somehow misses the point. We will not miss him because he is so far embedded in who we are. There is a little Ken in all of us. We just have to take the time to find it."

— John McConnico

 

"It is hard to overstate how respected he was as a professional, but invariably people also talked about what a fantastic colleague he was. The void this leaves for our staff is impossible to measure, much less fill. There simply was no one else like him."

— Peg West

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