Class Year: 1950

Rev. Robert “Bob” Nykamp, age 85, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. During his career, Bob taught at Western Seminary, was a Chaplain at Pine Rest, and pastored at Ross Reformed Church in Gary, IN; Hope Reformed Church in Chicago, IL; and Bayshore Gardens Reformed Church in Bradenton, FL. Robert was a member of… Continue Reading →

ed D. DeVries, 84, passed away October 31, 2018, at the Heritage Center in Evansville. Ted was born in Hammond, Indiana, on May 27, 1934, to the late Tunis and Evelyn (Swanson) DeVries. Ted was a graduate of Hope College in 1956. He received his Masters of Education from Ball State University and his Doctorate in Education… Continue Reading →

Laverne Lampen, age 89, of Holland passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Laverne is survived by his wife, Esther, of 62 years; his children and grandchildren: Lowell and Trudy Lampen (Duffy, Meggi and George) of Wisconsin, Andrea Ivarsson (Gunnar and Oskar) of California, honorary daughter Leslie Lampen of Holland; brother: Neil and Marilyn Lampen;… Continue Reading →

Jane Pettengill, daughter, wife, mother, aunt, great aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Saturday, December 15 at the age of 84 at her home in Sarasota, Florida. Jane is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles Pettengill, children; Doty Hall (Steve), Amy Pettengill and Todd Pettengill (Carrie); grandchildren; Nathaniel Hall (Aimee), Amanda… Continue Reading →

Dwight L. Riemersma, 83, of St. Joseph passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at his home. Dwight was born Jan. 6, 1935, to Benjamin and Mildred (Mollhagen) Riemersma. He served his country in the Army National Guard. Dwight graduated from Hope College with a bachelor’s degree and was a school teacher for St. Joseph Public… Continue Reading →

Gene Zoet, age 86, passed away, Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was born and raised in Holland and Graduated from Holland High School. Mr. Zoet served his country honorably in the United States Army. He graduated from Hope College after his time in service. Gene was a devout Michigan fan and lifelong salesman for Sackner… Continue Reading →

Carl DeVree, age 89, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Holland Community Hospital. He was born in Hudsonville, MI, on February 5, 1929. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn (Glupker) DeVree; son, Jeffrey (Janis) DeVree of Grandville MI; daughter, Susan (Brian) Kane of Fennville MI; granddaughter,Jennifer DeVree of Milwaukee… Continue Reading →

Dr. John R. de Witt, former senior minister of First Presbyterian Church and former Moderator of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian General Synod, passed into glory on Sunday, September 30, 2018. The service will be held Wednesday, October 3rd at 2:00 in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC. Burial will be in the Churchyard followed by visitation… Continue Reading →

Maurice E Loomans of Green Township, age 85, Servant of the Lord, passed away on November 5, 2018. Maurice was born in Arpin, Wisconsin to Garrett Loomans and Esther Loomans. Maurice married Lorraine Tuinstra in Racine, Wisconsin on July 13, 1957, which lasted 61 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Donald… Continue Reading →

Mr. Victor “Dale” Maxam, age 83 passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018. He was born on June 20, 1935 to Victor and Janet (Karsten) Maxam in Holland, MI. Dale proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict while in the United States Army. He married the former Alice Warren on January 23, 1960,… Continue Reading →

Alma Lorrain Straatsma Wilson, a long time resident of the area passed away at Orange Regional Medical Center on November 9, 2018 with her daughter, Victoria, by her side. The daughter of the late Elmer and Alice Straatsma, Alma was born on July 6 1935 in Sioux Center, Iowa. She devoted her life to her children and husband.  The… Continue Reading →

Anne Depree-Reisig, age 81, of River Forest/Oak Park IL, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Sienna Meadows in Oregon, WI. She was born on Aug. 26, 1937, and spent her formative years in Zeeland, MI. The daughter of Stanley and Winifred (Mills) DePree, Anne met her husband Carl Reisig at Hope College and… Continue Reading →

John Van Dam, 81, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. John was born in Zeeland on July 18, 1937, to John and Janet (Van Gelderen) Van Dam. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1955. He went on to Hope College, where he was an OKE “fratter” and graduated in 1959. John became a teacher for few years, until his father’s untimely death, when John entered the family… Continue Reading →