Class Year: 1950

Shirley E. Hegewald, age 87, of Grand Rapids entered her heavenly home on January 3, 2021. Surviving are her husband, Cornelius; daughters Sarah (Jim) Breuker, Heidi (Jack) VanSledright, Tammi (David) Haaland; son Thomas Hegewald; grandchildren Benjamin (Amber), Aaron (Elida), Bonnie and Daniel VanSledright, Adam Breuker, Rachel (Nick) Reed, Micah (fiancée Elizabeth), Caleb, Jonathan, Eden and Faith Haaland;… Continue Reading →

Robert Wayne Hendrickson went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after struggling with dementia for several years. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and his four sons; David and Andrea, Dan ’78 and Colleen, Mark and Julie, and John ’85 and Mary. He has many grandchildren and great grandchildren who were the joy… Continue Reading →

Delvin ” Del” Huisingh, age 88, of Zeeland, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Royal Park Place with family by his side. Del was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a lifetime member of Borculo Christian Reformed Church and was known for his strong Christian faith. Del worked self-employed for… Continue Reading →

Louis John Stempfly III, age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 06, 2021. Louis taught for Hamilton Schools for over 20 years. He enjoyed his weekly participation in the Men’s Prayer breakfast everyWednesday. In summer months, he enjoyed sailing and, in the winter, he was an avid Hope College basketball fan. He will be dearly missed. He… Continue Reading →

On Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021, John Edward (Jack) DePree, loving husband to Sally DePree (deceased, March 6th, 2021), died peacefully under the care of Vitas Hospice, Cincinnati Ohio. Jack was born in Zeeland, Michigan on August 9th, 1934 to Stanley and Winifred DePree.  He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Hope College in 1956, attended University of Michigan on a Teaching Assistant scholarship in… Continue Reading →

Barbara Grootenhuis of Normal passed from this life on February 11, 2022. She was 87 years old. Barbara was born on September 28, 1934 in Coopersville, Michigan, to Charles and Alberta (Busman) Grasman. She grew up in a loving family and enjoyed aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister,… Continue Reading →

Ruth ( nee Huizenga) Post, born in Chicago, Illinois to Sam (Siert) Huizenga and Bertha ( nee Wezeman) Huizenga, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2021, in Holland, Michigan at the age of 91 years. Ruth is survived by her loving family: her four sons, Glen (Nina) Post of San Jose, New Mexico; Carl Post… Continue Reading →

Rev. Lynn I. Post, 91, passed away peacefully in Holland, Michigan on January 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis (DeWeerd ’54); their children Bill ( Ruth) Post, Matt ( Kris) Post, Jane Post ’91 ( Jon) Montgomery. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Lynn was born in Holland… Continue Reading →

George L. Herlein, age 89 passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. George was born on August 3, 1932 the son of Lammert and Caroline (Spooner). After high school he served in the military for two years from 1953 to 1955. George obtained a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics from Hope College and Masters Degree from Western Michigan University… Continue Reading →

The Reverend Robert L. “Bob” Vander Aarde, child of God, loving husband and father, retired pastor of Christ’s Church on the Hill, RCA, passed away at Peace Hospice on January 26, 2022. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church Great Falls at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, with burial at Highland Cemetery and… Continue Reading →

A beloved father, grandfather and husband, John Allen passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was 86 years old. Born in Rochester, New York, to Elizabeth and Charles Allen, he grew up in a tight-knit family with three siblings, David, Anne Allen ’64 Niday and Charles. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan,… Continue Reading →

Jerry Boeve, born December 19, 1936, passed away on February 1, 2022, in Holland, Michigan, at age 85 after a long battle with diabetes. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur J. Boeve and Helen (Ensing) Boeve, brother Arthur (Jr.) and son Curtis Allen Boeve. Jerry graduated from Holland High School in 1955, and upon  graduation from Hope… Continue Reading →

COMMUNITY LEADER AND PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER Shirley, of the Fox Run Senior Living Community in Novi, formerly of Farmington and Waterford, entered eternal life on Tuesday evening, January 11, 2022, 11 days following her beloved husband, John’s passing on New Year’s morning. She was 84 and in declining health for some time. Shirley was born July… Continue Reading →

Henry Visscher, age 84, of Holland, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family, who loved and cared for him. Henry felt deep gratitude for his life, family, friends, and career. He was thankful for the opportunities to enjoy the beauty in this world and the moments to care for others.… Continue Reading →

After living a good, long life, Rev. Kenneth E. VanderBroek, age 97, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the morning of December 6, 2021, following a short illness. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI, attended Central High School before enlisting in the Navy, serving in the Pacific on submarines in… Continue Reading →