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Helen Walsh-Boomgaard, a long time Spring Lake resident passed away peacefully in her Palm Harbor, Florida home, April 30, 2023. Her family was by her side.
A Celebration of Life Gathering for Roger Hartman will be held at Pottawatomie Park on Thursday, June 1st, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
John Joseph “Jack” Blazek, age 80, passed away suddenly at home in Spring Lake, Michigan on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born June 29, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to Francis Joseph and Sadie (Fisher) Blazek.
Beatrice Maxine Clark, age 87 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Harbor Hospice Leila and Cyrus Poppen Residence. She was born on January 9, 1936, in Grand Haven, Michigan to the late Matt and Irene (Lach) Kisosondi.
Max David Winchel, 88, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at home.
John Joseph “Jack” Blazek, 80, of Spring Lake, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at home.
Teresa Cuellar born June 11, 1963 passed away suddenly on Feb. 8, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Leaving behind siblings, nieces, nephews, and many extended family members and friends.
Joanne Collins Unkovskoy passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her husband, Simon Unkovskoy, preceded her in death in 2017. Joanne was born Dec. 9, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Josephine (nee Sherlock) and Edward Collins. Joanne had three broth…
Beatrice “Bea” Clark, 87, of Grand Haven, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Harbor Hospice Poppen House Residence. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
Carole Diantha Charneski, 85, of Grand Haven, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at a local care facility. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
Michelle Joy Reitzel, 62 of Grand Haven, died Monday, May 22, 2023 at Lakeshore Assisted Living. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
Patricia “Patti” Amber, 70, died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Scott Michael TenHagen passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Blodgett Hospital, after a short illness at 56 years old.
Gary Allen Green, age 84 of Grand Haven, passed away on May 18, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 6, 1938, in Chesterfield, Pennsylvania, the beloved son of Alfred and Berna (Dunlap) Green.
The Memorial Service for Douglas VanderWall will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at the Trillium Event Center in Spring Lake.
Ronald Kent Ferrell, 80, of Grand Haven, died Friday, May 19, 2023, in Holland.
Scott Michael TenHagen passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Blodgett Hospital, after a short illness at 56 years old. He was born on November 17, 1966 to Gary and Carol (Matzen) TenHagen.
Mark Donald Wilton passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, May 13, 2023, following a brief illness. Mark was born in Grand Haven, on October 5, 1975, to Donald Lee and Margaret Kay (Bishop) Wilton. On May 12, 2004, he married Melissa Laura Bice, and they shared 19 years together.
Michelle Ann Emerick, age 54 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at home. She was born on October 14, 1968 in Muskegon, Michigan to Michael and Peggy (Hill) Rossiter. Michelle married Daniel A. Emerick on March 21, 1998, in Grand Haven.
Chris Spade Parker, age 59, of Spring Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on April 17, 2023. He was born November 18, 1963, in New Madrid, Arkansas, to John Hershel and Dawn Inez (Mohr) Parker.
Gary Allen Green, 84 of Grand Haven, died, Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Trinity Health – Saint Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids.
Doretta Bramer, aged 82, passed away at home May 12, 2023, after a year of fighting cancer.
Michelle Ann Emerick, 54, of Grand Haven, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at home.
Mark Wilton, 47, of Grand Haven, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
Rosemarie Sieglinde Lampe (Gotz) of Grand Haven was born in Wurzburg, Germany on Oct. 26, 1938, to Heinrich and Katarina “Kathe” Gotz. She passed away peacefully May 12, 2023, with family by her side.
John Robert Engelsman, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Harbor Hospice – Leila and Cyrus Poppen Residence, surrounded by family.
John R. Engelsman, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Harbor Hospice – Leila and Cyrus Poppen Residence. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
Frances Jeanne Nietering, age 103 of Ferrysburg, MI, died on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Robbinswood Assisted Living.
Bruce A. Swanson, 84, of Fruitport, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at a care facility in Norton Shores.
Mary Frances Corgan, 71, passed away on May 4, 2023, with family by her side.
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred (Mickey) Dora on May 2, 2023. Mickey was the 12th in a line of 14 children born May 9, 1930, to Ben and Minnie Ruiter. Mickey was employed by the VanZylen Lumber Co. as a bookkeeper and retired from GHAPS where she started as…
Daniel Joe Rauwerda, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born December 3, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Clair and Joanne Rauwerda. He attended Spring Lake High School and graduated in 1968.
On May 13, 2023, our dear beautiful and sweet Debbie L. Pierson has seen the face of Jesus and is free from her earthly pain and sufferings. All who knew her loved and she loved everyone. She was not hindered by prejudice or judgement. She will be missed and remembered by her loving family f…
Yvonne LeDuc Pretzer passed away on May 2nd, 2023. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on Feb. 15, 1931, the oldest of the three daughters of Dr. Don M. LeDuc and Helen Benjamin LeDuc. She spent most of her childhood years in East Lansing and graduated from East Lansing High School in 1948 and…
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred (Mickey) Dora on May 2, 2023. Mickey was the 12th in a line of 14 children born May 9, 1930, to Ben and Minnie Ruiter. Mickey was employed by the VanZylen Lumber Co. as a bookkeeper and retired from GHAPS where she started as…
The Visitation for Karen L. Maples will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. with the Funeral Service to follow at noon at First Presbyterian Church, 2577 Wickham Dr., Muskegon, MI, 49441.
Karen L. Maples, age 84 of Spring Lake, Michigan, passed away to heaven on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, following a seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She is the daughter of Richard and Margaret Schneider, and was a life-long resident of Muskegon and Spring Lake.
Janet Mae Stern, age 90, went to be in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Spring Lake. Janet was born Oct. 26, 1932, to Martin and Gertrude Boersma in Wyoming Park, Michigan where she graduated high school in 1952.
A Celebration Of Life will be held for Mary Boyer on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at St Mary’s Church in Spring Lake. You can meet with the family starting 10 a.m. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church Family Center.
Frank Charles Kule, age 68, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at The Poppen Residence of Harbor Hospice. He was born July 19, 1954 in Grand Haven, Michigan to Frank J. and Mary (Fencl) Kule. Frank married Teresita “Terry” Campal on May 20, 1987 in New York, NY. After earning his Bachelors …
Janet Mae Stern, age 90, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Arrangements will announced by The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services.
Barbara Ann O’Shaughnessy, age 75, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, May 9, 2023, at a local care facility. Arrangements will be announced by The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, Grand Haven, Michigan.
The Graveside Service for Donald M. Crouse will take place at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery in Manton, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Please visit www.klaassen funeralhome.com for full obituary.
Donald M. Crouse, 88 of Spring Lake, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.
Charles (Chuck) Herbert Rowell, age 75, of Canton, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2023, at University of Michigan Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mona Marie Fye, age 66 of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at home. She was born on July 6, 1956 in Burlington, Iowa to Dorothy Hazel Balzer and Charles William Fye. She moved to Grand Haven, Michigan, on January 5, 2004.
Vernon T. De Jonge, age 67, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, in Grand Haven, Michigan surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1956, in Zeeland, Michigan, to Marinus and Irene (Peterson) De Jonge.
Mr. Allen Gene Crouse, age 87, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Spring Lake. He was born on April 20, 1936, to Kenneth and Evelyn (Knapp) Crouse. Al was raised in Manton, Michigan where he graduated high school in 1954. It was there that he met the love of his life, Connie B…
The Memorial Mass for Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Michael J. Smith, will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake. Visitations will be held Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
The Memorial Service for Marijean Botbyl will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
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