Category Archives: Obituaries

Lawrence Bakker, age 100 of Holland, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Resthaven Maplewood's in Holland. He was a charter member of Haven Reformed Church of Hamilton, a member of First Reformed ...

Dr. Vernon L. Boersma died peacefully in his sleep at his home on June 19, 2021. He was born the son of Henry and Grace Boersma on January 17, 1922, in Holland, Michigan. He married Lois Mary Hinkamp ...

Gertrude Van Someren, age 97, of Zeeland, passed away on June 18, 2021. Gertrude was born on August 30, 1923, to Gerret and Sieberena (Ludema) Laarman in Georgetown Township, MI. She married Bernard A...

James Becksfort, age 76, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Margaret; his children: Steve Becksfort, and Lauri and Kevin Achterhof; his grandchil...

Bonnie Strohm Besonson, age 81, was carried into the arms of Jesus on June 13, 2021. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Gary Besonson, of 56 years. Her daughters, Kirsten Paarlberg (Bill)...

Daniel Jason Ciesla, 41 of South Haven, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth after dealing with heart condition issues for many years. Born January 13, 1980, in Holland, M...

Aaron Beelen, age 43 of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2021. Aaron grew up in Holland where he attended St. Francis de Sales Elementary School and graduated from Hamilton High School. He...

Oscar Richard "Swede" Johnson, age 93 of Holland, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. Oscar was a member of Beechwood Reformed Church and was a U.S Veteran, serving in the army during WWII. He was emplo...

Margaret Joan VanBennekom Bouma, age 84, passed away June 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy had been a resident of Grand Rapids most of her life. She worked as a specialty sewer for Gen...

Jack Lucas Spaulding, age 87 of Holland, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Appledorn Living Center in Holland. Jack was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where he served as an Elder and ...