Category Archives: Obituaries

Marian Ryder, our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend was born on September 21, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY at Bellevue Hospital and passed away on February 24, 2025, in Holland MI at H...

Sharon Blanksma, age 87, of Holland, passed to God's glory on Monday, February 10, 2025. Sharon was a graduate of the 1955 class at Ottawa Hills High School. She furthered her schooling at Butterworth...

Patricia Joy (Sandy) Breuker September 8, 1941 - February 26, 2025 With hearts full of sorrow, yet anchored in the hope of Christ, we announce the passing of Patricia Joy (Sandy) Breuker, who entered ...

Yvonne Joyce Koppenaal, age 91, passed away surrounded by family on February 21, 2025. Growing up, Yvonne entered the workforce at age 15, working as a "pinky" at Holland Hospital. She eventually bega...

Austin Dean Pikaart was born in Holland, MI on February 22nd, 2007. Austin was an exceedingly interesting character who had a love for cats, science, books, fishing with his dad, rollercoasters and vi...

Kenneth J. Ryzenga, age 77 of Holland, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Ken was born in Holland Dec. 26, 1947 to Marvin and Evelyn (Woodruff) Ryzenga. He was a veteran of the United States Army,...

Elila May (DeVoe) Hale, 83, answered Jesus's to call to her Heavenly home on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Born January 31,1942 in Reed City, MI, she was the first-born of 5 children of Floyd "Freeman"...

Kenneth Strengholt, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2025, at Appledorn Living Center. Ken was born in Chicago, IL and later moved to Holland Michigan with his paren...

Connie Boeve, age 81, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Connie was a caring woman who was known for helping others. She enjoyed crafting, specifically knitting blankets for her grandchildren. ...

Jane Delila Elzinga, 81, February 19, 2025 Jane was born in Minneapolis but lived most of her life in west Michigan. Jane worked for Rainbow Grill, WFUR, and VanManen Oil for many years. Jane had a pa...