Category Archives: Obituaries

Margaret "Marge" J. Boeve, age 90, of Holland went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her home. Marge was a member of Graafschap CRC. She played piano and organ in a variety o...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Lynn Hemmeke, who departed this life on Jan. 10 at the age of 82, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 27, 1942 in Pontiac, Michiga...

Collen G. Derby, age 41 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Holland, MI on Wednesday January 15, 2025. He was born in Adrian Michigan on January 5, 1984. He married the love of his life Traci Derb...

Ruth Vande Bunte Boss, age 100, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025. Ruth was born October 30, 1924, in Forest Grove, Michigan, to Henry and Fanny (Grinwis) Vande Bunte. She graduated from Zeeland Hi...

Gertrude 'Jean' (Van Dyke) Vanderbie was born on Valentine's Day 1934 in Grand Rapids to Bert Van Dyke and Margaret (Cadeaux) VanDyke. She was raised on Rathbone Street in southwest Grand Rapids and a...

Suanne Elgersma was born on November 14, 1961, in Holland, Michigan. She was born with a disability that limited her daily life. She grew up in Michigan and in New Mexico. While living in New Mexico, ...

Russell James Kraay was born in Indiana on April 24, 1926, and passed away on January 4, 2025. Among the people who loved him very much are his daughter, Marta Ann Kraay, (Mark Highsmith); and his son...

Scott Ter Vree, age 68, of Zeeland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2025. Scott was born in Zeeland on January 25, 1956. He went to Holland High School and later married his...

Mervin Allen Morley, age 72, went to his eternal home in the arms of Jesus on January 11, 2025 surrounded by family. Mervin lived a life dedicated to his wife, family, and the activities he loved. Kno...

Keith Allan Maki, 70, of Holland, MI passed away January 11, 2025. Loving son, brother, husband, father, proud grandfather and friend, Keith leaves a legacy of talent, perpetual optimism, an immense l...