Category Archives: Obituaries

Geraldine was born May 22, 1957, to George and Geraldine Collins. She was a devout follower of Christ, a caring mother, and led a full life devoted to her family, church, work, and friends. Geraldine ...

James A. Aalberts, age 78, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Holland Hospital. Jim was a member of East Saugatuck CRC. He worked for BPW of Holland and was a custodian for Appledorn ...

Carolyn Anne Nykerk, age 63, passed away at home on Thursday, March 8, 2023. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Geneva Kellogg; brother David; and sister Theresa. Carolyn is survi...

Susan Elaine Galat, also known as "Nama" to her beloved grandchildren, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones in Zeeland, Michigan on March 6, 2023, after a yearlong cancer journe...

Molly Angela Baker, 92, of Saugatuck, MI, and Key Largo, FL passed away on March 5th, 2023. Molly was born on May 6, 1930, to Marion and Angela Buttles in Zeeland, MI. She and her twin, Mary, were the...

Preston ("Pep") and Shirley Nagelkirk of Zeeland passed away after 72 years of marriage. Shirley, 90, died on March 1, 2023, and Pep, 92, on March 6, 2023. Both were residents of the Appledorn Care Fa...

Ernesto M. Calanchi Sr., age 74, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Ernie was born in Monahans, Texas on June 12, 1949, to Julian Calanchi & Juanita Lopez. His older brother broug...

Lois ("Loie") Mae (Volkers) Stegink, age 95, of Grand Rapids, joined members of her family and her Lord in heaven on Saturday, March 4, 2023. A full obituary is being written A memorial service will b...

Lloyd B. Shumaker age 82, of Holland, died Monday, March 6, 2023, at Holland Hospital. He was a member of Maple Avenue Ministries and retired from Trendway. He was a member of Evergreen Commons and an...

Minnie (Doller) Hofman, age 94, of Borculo, Michigan peacefully left this world into the embrace of her Lord on March 4, 2023. There to greet her were family and friends who had gone before her, inclu...