Class Year: 1950

Oswald H. Ganley, scientist, diplomat and clinician died April 8,2024 at the age of 95. He was born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and came to the United States in 1947 at the age of 18. He received his Bachelor degree from Hope College and earned PhD degree from the University of Michigan medical school in… Continue Reading →

Robert J. Kuiper, 97, of Holland, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Bob was born December 8, 1926, to Raymond J. and Lois (Thoms) Kuiper. He graduated from Holland High School in 1944. On his behalf, Bob’s mother accepted his diploma because Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, after his… Continue Reading →

Cynthia Romano, beloved wife of 69 years to the late Michael Romano, passed away peacefully at Angel Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 94. Born in Stickney, SD, she was a daughter of the late Henry Fikse and Emma Timmer. She graduated from Hope College in Holland, MI and was an English… Continue Reading →

Lorraine Joyce Sikkema, age 95, of Holland, MI, passed away on Sunday, Jan 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, LaVerne Sikkema. Lorraine was born near Beaverdam, MI, on May 19, 1928. She attended Hope College where she met LaVerne. Both felt called to serve the Lord as missionaries… Continue Reading →

Martha D. (Debbink) Beld, 94, of Holland, died January 10, 2024. Martha was a 1947 graduate of Wauwatosa High School (Wisconsin) and also studied at Hope College in Holland. She married Gordon Beld in 1950 and lived in the Grand Rapids area from 1950-1965 and in Alma Michigan from 1965-1989. When her husband, Gordon, retired… Continue Reading →

Lavina “Daisy” Carolyn Hoogeveen passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on May 24, 2024. She was born to John and Carolyn Bolt Hoogeveen on October 25, 1930, and was the third of nine children. Daisy attended Grand Rapids Public Schools through the eighth grade, graduated from Southwest Christian Middle School (‘42) and Christian… Continue Reading →

Print Yvonne Ruth Tien hiked her way to heaven on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Having been surrounded and loved on by her family, Yvonne left this world with a full heart knowing she was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Yvonne will be greatly missed and eternally loved by her family; daughter,… Continue Reading →

Ruth VerMeulen Campbell, age 92, of Knoxville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2024. Ruth was born on June 16, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Willard Brandt and Wilhelmina VerMeulen. She was a graduate of Hope College in Holland, Michigan. In her early years she taught elementary education in Grand Rapids… Continue Reading →

Esther Mae Nelson, age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Richmond, Virginia. She was born April 22, 1931, to Abraham & Jeanetta Koeman in Holland, Michigan. She graduated from Hope College in 1953 and taught elementary school for many years. After living in Wisconsin, she moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1974. She was… Continue Reading →

Ruth Dayle Van Wingen, 91, passed away at her home on March 11, 2024 with all of her children by her side. Ruth was born on July 13, 1932, in Shreve, OH, to Rev. Ray M. and Emily (Woods) Wolford. Her family moved to Cleveland when she was 9 and she grew up there with… Continue Reading →

Edward H. Korthals, age 91 of Buffalo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Jan 16, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1932 on a farm near George, Iowa. He attended Hope College, and Western Theological Seminary, in Holland, Michigan where he met his wife of 70 years, Thelma Korthals. He served as a Minister in… Continue Reading →

Margaret Doorenbos nee Margaret Grace Hospers Born March 28, 1934 Utica, New York, Died June 3, 2024 Holland, MI. Margaret (then Hospers) and her twin sister Mary left Alexandria Bay, NY to attend Hope College. There she met and married Harvey Doorenbos of Morrison, IL. After his medical and surgical training, they went to serve… Continue Reading →

Phyllis Ruth Klarup, 88, died March 18, 2024, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois. A memorial celebration of Phyllis’ life will be held in the chapel of Wesley United Methodist Church, Charleston, Illinois, on April 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with a reception following. Inurnment will be at a later date in Sioux Falls,… Continue Reading →

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Filbrandt Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services on May 3, 2024. John Gilbert Ver Beek, 90, of South Haven, was born into life on May 1st, 1934 and entered into eternal life on May 1st, 2024. John was born in Byron Center, Michigan to John J. and… Continue Reading →

Dr. Gordon R. Hondorp, M.D. passed peacefully from this earth on July 6, 2024 in Elk Grove, California. He was 88 years old. Born on December 27, 1935, Gordon was raised in a loving household in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Hope College (Holland, MI) where he met the love of his life, Mary Lou… Continue Reading →

Diane Johnson ’57 Dec. 19, 2023, Monona, Wisconsin Continue Reading →

Our beloved mother Lucretia Tahkofper Klenk passed away on Jan. 27, 2024 in Maplewood, MN at 89 years old. She was born on Nov. 2, 1934 to Schley and Daisey Tahkofper. Lucretia graduated from Hope College with a bachelor degree in education. She married a soldier, Richard Klenk from Fort Sill and moved to St.… Continue Reading →

Delwyn (Del) Duane Komejan, 89, was born March 1, 1935, in Holland, Michigan to Helen and Gilbert (Corky) Komejan. He passed April 25, 2024, at his home in Saugatuck, Michigan surrounded by his wife, Helen Komejan and loving family. Del was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Komejan, parents Gilbert and Helen, and his… Continue Reading →

Eleanor DeVries ’57 Matthew June 4, 2024, Traverse City, Michigan Continue Reading →

Mary Vollink ’57 Payne Nov. 1, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia Continue Reading →