Category Archives: Obituaries

James R. VanDenBerg, age 79, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. James was a family man first and foremost. James enjoyed camping with his late wife, Linda and taking trips in their mo...

Debra J. Schuurman, age 71, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Deb was born and raised in Holland, Michigan. She attended Holland Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1972. S...

Richard "Buzz" Hemwall passed away May 18, 2025. He was born in Oak Park, IL to George Hemwall and Gertrude Jones Hemwall and grew up in Holland, MI. He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Ha...

Sydelle Marian (Suds) Kroll, 88, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2025 in her home. Sydelle was born in Holland, Michigan to John and Gertrude (Termeer) Koopman on March 10, 1937. She was ...

Joyce R. Kirklin, age 82, passed peacefully and entered glory on May 14, 2025. After retiring, Joy enjoyed making jewelry. The last several years, she enjoyed coloring in adult coloring books and watc...

Leon J. VanRees, 91, of Holland, Michigan, died on May 11, 2025. Leon was born on March 7, 1934, in Worthington, Minnesota, to William and Tena (Stuursma) VanRees. After graduating from Calvin College...

Wallace Ryzenga, Sr., age 83, of Holland, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Wally was co-owner of Nelson Steel Products, ...

Louis Paul Kraay (97) went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2025. One project remains unfinished on Pastor Louis' wood shop workbench. Perhaps he's talking it over in heaven with the master c...

Norma Jean Buter, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born September 11, 1934, in Holland, Michigan, to Henry John and Johanna (Keen) Buter. Her parents preceded h...

Robert L. Scholten, age 83, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Bob was a former member of Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church where he served 17 years as a Cadet counselor, head c...