Category Archives: Obituaries

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 ...

Kristi Jo Knoll, age 68 of Zeeland, finished her journey here on earth and entered glory on Monday, June 14, 2021. She is survived by her husband Blaine; her daughter Lana and Ted Bevelheimer; her bro...

Diane Kay Engelsman, age 78 of Zeeland, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Grand Rapids. Diane was a long-time member of First Reformed Church in Holland. She worked as a quality control inspector ...

Evelyn (Koster) Hanko, who would have turned 98 this week, died to this life on June 7, 2021. Evelyn was born June 11, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, to Nick and Kate Koster. She was the youngest of thre...

Joan E. Souder, age 86, of Holland, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at her home. Joan graduated from Holland High School and Hope College and was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, ...