Category Archives: Obituaries

Donald Heckman, age 80, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Donald knew on a fieldtrip to a radio station as a middle schooler that radio was going to be his career. This became reality and thro...

Norma Woodwyk, age 93 of Zeeland passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Norma is survived by her children: Nancy and Rick Crane and Doug and Deb Woodwyk; her son-in-law Rick and Denise Roels; her gran...

Maxwell "Max" Ver Beek, 14, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023. Max was born October 15, 2008, the son of Dustin and Lindy (Vander Zwaag) Ver Beek and Amy Ver Beek. He w...

John D. Hughes, age 86, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. John was generous with his time and talents and loved to tell a good story or two. He was a wonderful, loving father who was always th...

William H. Vandenburgh Jr., 76, of Douglas, Michigan and St. Petersburg, Florida, died suddenly in Douglas on August 31, 2023. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many people whose lives he...

Gordon Leroy Scherpenisse, age 81, of Zeeland, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 2, 2023 after a well-fought 3 year battle with cancer. Gord served our country in the US Air Forc...

Albert (Al) L. Hegedus, age 92 of Zeeland, MI., passed away peacefully Monday July 24, 2023, at Riley's Grove Assisted Living in the comforting care of Hospice surrounded by family. Despite advancing ...

Ron Bekins, 84, of Zeeland, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Ron was born on the family farm in Beaverdam on April 22, 1939, to Les and Effie (Sprick) Bekins. He attended a one room schoolho...

Linda Huttinga, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Linda was a talented artist. She was our best friend and "Our Person". The love that she showed everyone around her was brighter than...

Eleanor Olsson age 92, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. A full obituary is being written, please check back. A graveside service will take place in Pilgrim Home Cemetery at 12:00 p...