Category Archives: Obituaries

Eugene Overway, age 90 of Holland, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Gene was a longtime member of Pillar Church and retired from West Ottawa Public Schools. He had a love for woodworking, camping,...

Michael Parker Jr., age 33 of Holland, passed away on April 11, 2021. Mike was known for his big smile, infectious laugh, and his love of others. A veteran of the United States Marines, Mike served fo...

Thomas J. Van Kley, 79, of Zeeland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Tom is survived by his wife, Rosalie (Rosie), his children: Brian V...

Don Van Liere, age 65 of Holland, passed away on April 7, 2021. Don served his community as a volunteer firefighter with Grand Haven and Holland Townships and was a member of the Ottawa County Sheriff...

Matthew Okkema of Holland and formerly of Fremont, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021, surrounded by his family. Matt was born June 17, 1931, to Matthew Sr. and Mary (Snyder) Okkema in R...

Lorraine Nykamp, age 92, entered Heaven on her 92nd birthday on Monday, April 12, 2021, peacefully in her home with her family at her side. Lorraine was a member of Niekerk Christian Reformed Church a...

Henry McKinley Wright, age 97, of Holland formerly of Flint, MI died Saturday, April 10, 2021. Henry was a former member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Flint, MI before joining Cornerstone Tabernacl...

August J. Overway, age 85, of Holland, MI passed away at his home on December 31, 2020, after a short illness. August was born to Leonard and Gertrude Overway on January 12, 1935. He graduated from Ho...

Graveside service for Karen Laird, age 57 will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Taylor Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 6-8 at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 West Main Street, Fen...

Henry Voetberg, age 93, passed away on April 10, 2021, at home surrounded by his family, and went to be with his Lord & Savior. Henry was born on January 20, 1928, in Tubbergen, Netherlands, and i...