Class Year: 1940

Ted Boeve ’49

Ted Edgar Boeve died Sunday, March 22, in Holland, MI. Born in Akron, Ohio he spent most of his youth in Zeeland. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie Boeve; sister, Delores Cliffman and in- laws, John and Mary Vande Wege. He is survived by his wife Mary Juliann (“ Muncie”)… Continue Reading →

Roger Rietberg ’47

Roger J. Rietberg was united with his loved ones on Tuesday, May 19—the postlude to 97 years of service on earth and prelude to eternity. Born in 1922 to Jay and Katherine Rietberg of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roger was the oldest of four children (Eleonor and Verna, who predeceased him, and Warren, who lives in… Continue Reading →

Hazel Kragt ’49

Hazel (VanderWoude) Kragt of Spring Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of her 92nd birthday, May 20, 2020. Hazel was born in Missaukee County, Michigan on May 20, 1928 as the only child of Janet (Abbring/Buikema) and Harold Vander Woude. Hazel graduated from McBain high school as the valedictorian of her class and… Continue Reading →

Emilia “Mimi” Moncada ’43 Knooihuizen

Emilia Giovanna “Mimi” Knooihuizen passed away on June 12, 2020 at her home in Hudson, OH while surrounded by family members. She is preceded in death by her daughter Margaret Marie, her parents, the Reverend Pietro S and Emma Plavan Moncada, sister Clelia (Tom) Smith and brother Valdo (Mary). Mimi was born in 1923 and… Continue Reading →

Seymour Padnos ’43

Seymour Padnos, much loved husband, father and grandfather, successful businessman and generous philanthropist passed away at his home in Holland, MI at the age of 99 on July 9, 2020. Throughout his life, Seymour was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed nothing more than feeling the wind in his face and sun on his back – whether… Continue Reading →

Verladyne Saunders ’45 DeLoof

Verladyne DeLoof, 96, of Sioux Falls, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at the Avera Prince of Peace Nursing Home, Sioux Falls. She was born in 1924 in Michigan and attended West Michigan University and then graduated from Hope College with an education degree. She married Rev. Gerard “Jerry” DeLoof in 1950. The couple worked in… Continue Reading →

Jane Smies ’45 De Witt

Jane Ruth Smies De Witt of Joliet IL, aged 96, passed away on Friday August 2, 2019. Raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she then attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan where she met and married William A. De Witt. They moved to Joliet in 1953. In 2010 she moved from her home on Western Ave to… Continue Reading →

Karl “KP” Wildermuth ’46

Karl Paul “KP” Wildermuth, 95, left this world peacefully December 1st, 2019 in his MaderiaBeach Florida home. Karl was born November 4th, 1924, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin to Beata and Herbert Wildermuth.  Karl is preceded in death by his father Herbert, his mother Beata, and his brother Herbert Junior.  He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly HottWildermuth.  His four children, Terri (Yan Lin),… Continue Reading →

Thelma Oonk ’47 Brower

Thelma Brower, 95, of Urbandale, died on June 21, 2020, at Calvin Community. Private family graveside service was held in Lindenwood Cemetery near Geneva, Iowa. A public celebration of Thelma’s Life will be at a later date at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. Arrangements are under the direction of Iles Funeral Home in Des… Continue Reading →

Edith Herlein ’47 Maassen

Word has been received of the death of Edith Herlein ’47 Maassen of Zeeland, Michigan. She was 96. Survivors include her children, Ruth, Peter ’77 and Lois ’78; their partners Tom Tamlyn, Kay Gouwens ’77 and Chris Wiers ’81; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Continue Reading →

Joseph Palmer Jr. ’48

Joe Palmer Jr. was born June 26, 1924 to Marian and Joseph Sr. of Grand Haven. He enjoyed spending summers at the family cottage on the Potawatomi Bayou off the Grand River with his sisters, Sarah and Mary. He was active in the Boy Scouts and graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1942. He… Continue Reading →

George Zuidema ’49

On July 6, 2020 George D. Zuidema MD passed on to his eternal reward after battling a rare blood disorder. He was 92 years of age. George was the son of Jacob and Reka Zuidema. He was born in Holland, MI and graduated from Holland High School and Hope College, where he graduated with honors.… Continue Reading →

Delbert Knooihuizen ’42

Delbert Knooihuizen ’42 of Hudson, Ohio, died on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. He was 99. He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 year (Emilia “Mimi”), his daughter Margaret Marie, his parents Ray and Edna Knooihuizen, and brother Charles Knooihuizen of Holland Michigan. Del grew up in Jenison and Holland, Michigan. Upon graduation… Continue Reading →

Agnes Finlaw ’46 Green

Agnes “Ronnie” Green, 97, of Jenison, formerly of Traverse City, passed away peacefully Friday, October 23, at Sunset Manor, Jenison, with her family by her side. Ronnie was born on July 16, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late William Finlaw and Violet Dewhurst Finlaw. She attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn. In… Continue Reading →

Marvin Jalving ’46

Marvin was born November 16, 1924, in Holland, to Clarence and Elsie (Van Dyken) Jalving. He graduated from Holland High School in 1943. Marvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943. He was a ball turret gunner on a B17 bomber for 23 missions from England over occupied territory. Marv went to College of Advanced Transportation in Chicago… Continue Reading →

Calvin Malefyt ’46

We mourn the passing of Dr. Calvin S. de Waal Malefyt on February 3, 2021 a resident of Cypress Glen retirement center in Greenville, N.C. He leaves behind a deep impact on family, friends and colleagues as an engaged pastor, mentor, and spiritual leader. His legacy for helping others is profound. Dr. Malefyt was born,… Continue Reading →

Richard Fuller ’48

Richard Harlow Fuller, 93, of Frankfort, went home to be with his Savior on October 21, 2020 at Wesley Manor Retirement Community. He was born on June 10, 1927 in Syracuse, NY to Harlow Mercer and Mildred (Stewart) Fuller. He married Lillian (Petzinger) Fuller on July 1, 1950. Lillian passed away on December 24, 2018. Richard graduated from Valley High School in… Continue Reading →

Constance “Connie” Hinga ’49 Boersma

Constance “Connie” Hinga ’49 Boersma of Holland, Michigan, died on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. She was 93. Among other involvement with Hope, she was a past president of the Women’s League for Hope College, and with her husband, Max ’46, created the endowment for the Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel. She and Max, who died… Continue Reading →