Category Archives: Obituaries

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...

Dwayne E. Oonk, 81, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on May 15th in Zeeland, Michigan. Dwayne was born in Holland, Michigan to Geraldine and Edmund Oonk on May 12th, 1944. He went on to study at Dave...

Preston Bradley, passed away on May 16, 2025 at the age of 91 Preston proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean war, a testament to his bravery and commitment to his nation. A...

Your life was a blessing and Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Travis Gofourth, age 19, of Holland, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2025. Though hi...

Geraldine Witt, age 92 of Holland, entered into her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Geraldine spent her early years on a farm in McBain, Michigan, before marrying her husband as he entered t...

Lila Bouwens 96, of Zeeland, went home to the loving arms of Jesus on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Joel (Marianne) Bouwens, John (Holly) Bouwens, Jim (Patti) Bouwens; 7 gra...