Category Archives: Obituaries

Gene Owen Schra, age 87, of Holland, was welcomed into the Arms of Jesus on Friday, November 10, 2023. Gene was a long-time member of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA). He proudly served our country ...

Donald Van Dommelen, 82, of Holland, MI went home to his Savior on November 9, 2023. Don and his twin sister Donna were born on the family farm November 21, 1940, the children of Frederick and Dora (B...

Kenneth Van Dam, 95, of Oakland, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. Ken was born December 20, 1927, in Oakland, to Obbie and Catherine (Brandt) Van Dam. H...

Ivan De Graaf, age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Ivan loved the Lord and was dedicated to his church. He was a mild-mannered, hard-working man who was devoted to his family. He is pre...

Gary A. Horstmanshof died 11-7-2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Floreen Kay Essenberg with whom he had two sons: Dr. Douglas A. a...

Robert "Bob" Mulitz, age 80 of Holland passed away November 2, 2023. A kind, honorable gentleman with a keen sense of humor and an appreciation of all things Motown, Robert (Bob) Mulitz was always qui...

Patricia Kaye (Scholten) Smith, age 76, went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born and raised in Holland, MI and graduated from Holland High Schoo...

Bertha Maat age 99, of Holland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Bertha was born on the 4th of July, 1924 in Borculo to Edward and Minnie (Beyer) Vanden Heuvel. She w...

Stephen "Barney" Barnes, age 75 of Zeeland passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. He is survived by his children and grandchildren: Joshua and Stacy Barnes (Dillon Barnes), Ben Barnes (Chelsea and An...

Edwin Jongekryg, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Edwin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his pa...