Category Archives: Obituaries

William Ellison Black Jr., age 87, passed away on September 6, 2026 in Holland. He was born January 4, 1939, in Savannah, Georgia, to William E. Sr. and Mildred (Dixon) Black. A veteran of the U.S. Ar...

I was born the daughter of Edwin L. Hartley and Eleanor D. Johnson in Springfield, IL. Before I came into the world, my sister, Phyllis (Dave) Baseler also brought 3 nieces. I have read a lot of obits...

Carl Slotman, age 73 of Bentheim passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Kathie, his children and grandchildren, Cory and Ellen Slotman (Jack, Cole, Luke, and ...

Connor Zachary Weaver, 17, of West Olive, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Connor was diagnosed with cancer in January of 2025, and he fought through treatments all of 2025. Connor rang the b...

Elizabeth "Beth" Rios, age 47, of West Olive, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Beth was born in Alice, Texas to Arnulfo and Isabel Rios. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Beth ...

Barbara Piaget, age 85, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Barb was a lover of animals, nature, and camping. All throughout her life with husband Tom, they maintained a beautiful yard and gar...

Kristina A. Machiele, age 79, of Zeeland, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kris grew up in Muskegon and moved to Holland in her 20's. She worked for Hudsonville Celery Co-op and Plant Growers ...

Perhaps you knew him as Jack Duthler, or perhaps you knew him as The Crusher if you were a fan of the Grand Rapids Christian wrestling team, or perhaps you knew him as The Big Dutchman if you were han...

Raymond Francis Horath, known to many as Ray and to some as the Blue-Eyed Soul Brother, Doc, or All the Way Ray (or as he introduced himself to that taxi driver in Uruguay - Ramon), passed away on Sep...

Donald Richard Griesing, age 89, of Holland, Michigan, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sep 3, 2026. Don was born on Feb 28, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to Donald and Thelma Griesing. The younge...