Category Archives: Obituaries

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...

Kenneth Lee Westveld, age 70, of West Olive, Michigan passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Ken is survived by: his wife of 45 years, Kathy; his sister and brother in law, Karen and Bob Shoemaker;...

Scott Allen Meyaard, 55, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025. Scott was born on October 28, 1969. He grew up in West Michigan and attended Holland High School. Throughout the years, Scott spe...

George Edward Nevins, aged 83, of Holland, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, January 11, 2025. George was born on March 14, 1941 to Lexor and Wilma Nevins, the 6th of 7 children. He was pr...

Christine Hakewessell, age 87, of Holland, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at her home. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother ...