Alexis Marie Kottman of Muskegon, Michigan, age 18, passed away on February 16th, 2022. She was the daughter of Uwe Kottman and Kimberly Hayes-Kottman and was born on June 9th, 2003. Alexis was one of 3 children. She lived in Muskegon during her first few years of life and then moved with her mother and father to Alamogordo, New Mexico. They returned to Michigan in 2011 and lived there ever since. She graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 2021. Alexis was also known as Lexi, Lewie, Little Red, Lexi Lu, my Boo. She was a light in everyone's life. Her soul was a bright as the red hair on her head. She was so full of sunshine, beauty and love. She was a traveler. She loved meeting new people and making everyone feel welcome. She wanted to always be a helper and a healer. She always said that she could feel people's energies and that is probably how she was able to connect with so many people in such a meaningful way. She loved the outdoors. She loved going to the beach and camping with Gramsy. She started fishing when she could hold a pole in her hand. She loved to paint and listen to music. The thing she loved most was being surrounded by people she loved.

Alexis is survived by her loving mother Kimberly Hayes-Kottman and father Uwe Kottman; Grandmother Pauline Hayes; Grandfather Roger Hayes; Brothers Matthew and Michael Kottman; Uncle Richard and Aunt Tabbitha Hayes; Cousin Couper Hayes; Grandma and Grandpa Potts and family as well as many adoring Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends all over the world. She is preceded in death by her beloved Opa Fritz Kottman and Oma Johanna Kottman, Martin Potts and beloved dogs Roxy and Bandit.

There will be a Celebration of Life from 2:00pm until 5:00pm on Sunday February 27th, 2022, at the Muskegon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3040 Evanston Ave, Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 . There will be a luncheon to follow. All family members, friends of the family, work colleagues and friends of Alexis in the Reese Puffer and Whitehall schools are welcome to join us in her celebration.

Those wishing to offer sympathies by sending flowers to the Muskegon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Monetary donations will be accepted to assist with the celebration, and any proceed remaining will be placed into a trust for her brothers Matthew and Michael. Monetary donations may be sent via Venmo app to @Kimberly-Hayes-Kottman or via PayPal to khayeskottman@gmail.com. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Alexis Kottman June 9, 2003 - February 16, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book