Category Archives: Obituaries

Alan (Al) Bruce Trapp was the first baby born in Alpena County in 1948. He was born to Elmer August Trapp and Rosemary Virginia (Carter) Trapp. He was the oldest of four children. His earliest memorie...

Aleatha J. Turkstra, age 88 of Holland, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2019 at American House in Holland. Born in Holland, Aleatha was a lifelong resident of the area. She was employed by A&...

On Thursday October 10, 2019, Lonna L. Kooienga, loving mother to Molly (Robert) Slaughter, passed on at the age of 76. Lonna was born in Holland, Michigan on May 19, 1943. She attended college and we...

Gerald Edward Shinneman passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019, surrounded by family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 83. Jerry was born March 30, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Gerald ...

Keith A. Nieboer, age 91, of Holland died Friday, October 11, 2019 at Resthaven Care Center. Keith was employed at Keeler Brass Co. for 26 years before taking a job at Donnelly Corp. He was a member o...

Esther Feenstra, age 88, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Esther died on what would have been her 63rd wedding anniversary with her late husband Andrew Feenstra who died in 2018. She enjoyed...

Aris Melton, age 28 of Zeeland went home to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, October 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 6 years Amy; his 13 week old son Conner; his parents Steve and Bonni Mel...

Doyle Franklin Loucks, 69, of Hopkins, MI passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home. Born September 2, 1950 in Holland, MI, he was the son of Phyllis (Hentschel) Loucks and the late George Frank...

Glenn Deters, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Glenn was very interested in and closely followed local, state, and national politics. He enjoyed wood working and camping. He was loved ...

Gary Rusticus, age 62 of West Olive, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, surrounded by his family. Gary was born on November 18, 1956 to Ike and Agnes Rusticus on Fort Polk military base in Lou...