Category Archives: Obituaries

Donald Pitt age 86 went home to be with his Precious Lord January 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Don received Christ as his Savior in the fall of 1957. He used his music gift to serve the L...

John A. Buursma, on January 9, received the promised crown of righteousness having finished his race of 90 years, keeping his faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. We give thanks to God for crea...

Esther M. Van Ark, 93, passed away on January 8, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Charlie and Esther Hare Van Houten. The family moved to the Holland area in 1942. Esther gradu...

Ruben Miranda, age 69, was born December 23, 1951 in Elsa, Texas and died on January 8, 2021 due to complications with COVID. He resided in Holland, Michigan and worked at Chris Craft boat manufacturi...

Frances M. Manifold, age 91, of Holland, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Frances Mary (Scheidel) Manifold was born on February 16, 1929 to Roy & Helen (Aszman) Scheidel, in Blue Island, Illin...

Susan Louise Flessland, of Holland, MI, passed away peacefully January 7th at home. Susan was born in Elmira, New York to Harold and Julia Boyer on February 14, 1933. She earned a BA from Eastern Mich...

Louis Hallacy II, former Mayor of Holland and long-time President of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce, passed away on January 7, 2021. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Lou was born in...

Ronald Bareman, age 83 of Holland, passed away on January 8, 2021. Private family services will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, Holland, Mi...

John David Decker, age 60, born March 22, 1960 died of natural causes at his home this winter. John was raised on the family farm in Fennville and attended Fennville schools. John earned a Bachelor of...

Wilma Martinie, 87, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Wilma was born September 21, 1933, in East Saugatuck to George and Alice (Veen) Jansen. She married Gerald Martinie and they r...