Class Year: 1950

Jeananne K.Thomas,  Kalamazoo Went to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, November 28, 2017. Jeananne was born November 11, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Mullie) Bondhouse and had been a lifelong resident in the Kalamazoo area. She was a lifetime member of Bethany Reformed Church where she was active… Continue Reading →

AVIS BOELKINS, 84 “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.” I John 3:1 Avis Irene Boelkins, a child of God, died Friday, December 22, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born January 29, 1933, in her grandparents’ farmhouse in Vriesland to… Continue Reading →

Barbara Jean (Lowing) Brink, 86, of Holland, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, Feb. 08, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born October 25, 1931 in Jenison, Michigan to Harold and Doris (DeNef) Lowing. She graduated from Hudsonville High in 1950. Upon graduation she worked for the high school for several years… Continue Reading →

Audrey Mae Nienhouse Fritts was born November 6, 1934 to Edward and Gladys Nienhouse in Oak Park, IL. From an early age, she loved music and pushed to start piano lessons at the age of seven. Audrey attended Oak Park River Forest High School. In her senior year, she met the love of her life, Bob Fritts, when… Continue Reading →

Evon Pluister of Boyne City passed away December 9, 2017 at the Georgia House in Charlevoix. She was born April 28, 1933 in Holland, MI the fourth daughter of Ben & Eunice Dalman. She attendedHope College in Holland and later the Butterworth School of Nursing in Grand Rapids. She dearly loved her family, her Church, her… Continue Reading →

Bernard “Bunk” Van Ark, 83, passed peacefully into the everlasting arms of Jesus on Friday, October 6, 2017 with his family by his side. Bunk is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Norma; sisters Gloria Slagter and Sandy (Bob) Katsma; daughters Cindy (Jim) Kessel, Jill (Kelly) Paffhausen; grandchildren Josh (Brandy) Zoet, Shannon (Mike)… Continue Reading →

Elsie Hamrick went home to be with her heavenly father on December 13, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and graduated from Hope College with a BA Degree in Elementary Education. She taught at schools in Michigan and Florida for 34 years. Her loving husband, Dr. Wallace Hamrick, passed away in January 2010. They have three… Continue Reading →

Charles E. Lindahl died November 17, 2017 at age 82 from complications of melanoma. Charles is survived by beloved wife, Patricia Dunphy Lindahl; children, Kristin (Neena Malik) Lindahl, Soren (Stephanie) Lindahl, Colin Lindahl; grandchildren Austin, Jesse, Conor, Hannah, Liam; sister-in-law Bonnie Lindahl; brother-in-law Edward Dunphy; seven nieces and nephews. Friends may call Sunday, November 26, 2-5… Continue Reading →

A memorial service for Georgia L. Brookstra, 83, of Davenport will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15th at First Presbyterian Church, Davenport. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Private family inurnment will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date.… Continue Reading →

Marie Lois Cossin Bakker Hansen lived a full life and was loved by many. She was born in Detroit, MI to Helga (Bostrom) and Hursle Cossin with brothers David Cossin and Russell Cossin. She passed gracefully from this life to her new eternal home with her Lord on December 10, 2017. This year she will… Continue Reading →

David L. Woodcock passed on January 4, 2018, from old age. He was born to Ray and Pauline (Oakes) Woodcock on April 27, 1935. He attended Holy Family Grade School and St. Mary’s High School in Saginaw, MI. David graduated from St. Mary’s on June 6, 1953. While at St. Mary’s, he was a member… Continue Reading →

Dr. Austin A. Aardema, M.D. of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 after a brief illness. He was 80. Austin was originally from Muskegon, Michigan. He graduated from Hope College in 1959, and earned his medical degree in 1963 from Wayne State University. He was a family physician for over 50 years, practicing… Continue Reading →

Reverend Paul A. Benes HIGH FALLS- Reverend Paul A. Benes of High Falls, N.Y., passed away quietly and peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at 80 years of age with his wife and five daughters at his side. Paul was born on April 15, 1937 in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was the youngest of four… Continue Reading →