Class Year: 1960

It is with great sadness that the family of Leif Jacobsen announces his passing at Sarasota Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Leif was born and raised in Douglaston, New York. He is survived by his wife, Anna-May, daughters Kirsten Sibilia (Patrick), Keely Loveys (Ralph) and Kim Hollenkamp and sisters Greta Jacobsen and… Continue Reading →

Kenneth Baker ’61 of Houston, Texas, died on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. He was 79. Continue Reading →

James E. Betke, 78, a 35-year resident of Oak Park, died at home on Oct. 1, 2018. After graduating from Hope College, he moved on to the University of Chicago where he earned degrees in Psychology (1963) and a Juris Doctor in 1966. After 35 years at the law firm McDermott, Will and Emery, he… Continue Reading →

Ilene R. Magee, age 79, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband John Magee, her parents William and Joan Pastoor, and her brother, Bill Pastoor. She is survived by sisters-in-law, Vangi DeMaster of Mt. Vernon, WA and Evelyn Pastoor of Grand Rapids, MI.… Continue Reading →

Ronald Van Eenenaam, age 79, of Holland, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Ron was preceded in death by his son Michael in 1988. He was a member of Christ Memorial Church and worked as a chemist for 34 years retiring from what was eventually Pfizer of Holland. Ron is survived by his children, Rick and… Continue Reading →

The Rev. Sandra J. Elfring, 77, passed away December 2nd, 2018 following a recent and aggressive cancer diagnosis. Sandy’s life of giving began in Holland, Michigan, on January 15, 1941 as the first of 5 children born to Theodore and Janet (Tibbe) Kragt. Growing up amongst the blueberry farms outside of town, she gained an… Continue Reading →

Margaret Jesse deVelder Hougen, born January 2nd, 1942 died peacefully in her own bed, at home in Northampton, MA, on Friday, February 22nd, with family nearby and in the care of Hospice. She was 77 years old. Margaret, the daughter of missionary parents, Walter and Harriet DeVelder, was born in Zhangzhow, Fujian Province in South China. She lived in… Continue Reading →

Dr. James Edwin DeVries, 76, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, with his family by his side. James was born on November 26, 1941 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Tunis and Evelyn Viola (Swanson) DeVries. He graduated from Hammond High School in 1960 in Hammond, Indiana. He received his Bachelor… Continue Reading →

Kenneth E. Dulow, 76, of Sarasota, Fl, formerly of Somerset, NJ passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Paterson, NJ on May 28, 1942 to Marion and Kenneth Dulow. He was a graduate of Bloomfield High School, obtained his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Michigan and his master’s degree… Continue Reading →

Virginia “Ginger” Jurries, age 76, of Holland, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2019. She passed away at her home in Florida. Ginger graduated from Timothy Christian School and Hope College and attended Western Theological Seminary. She was fun loving, caring, a good listener and had many friends. She was a… Continue Reading →

Glenn William Pietenpol, 76, of South Haven, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born March 6, 1942 to Archie and Irene (TenHaken) Pietenpol in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Glenn earned his B.A. from Hope College, his master’s in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, and his… Continue Reading →

Roger “Rog” Lee Smant, age 79 of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Harbor Hospice’s Poppen House Residence. He was born on December 25, 1939 to the late Gerald and Connie (Kamp) Smant in Grand Haven, MI. Rog married Gail DeBoer on September 7, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Spring… Continue Reading →

Willard “Bill” Rens (‘65) passed away peacefully at home at age 76 surrounded by family in Tucson, AZ.  Bill was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on May 11, 1942, the firstborn child of Willard (’37) and Marjorie (’38) Rens.  On May 1, 1964 Bill married his high school sweetheart Everly Westra. The wedding had… Continue Reading →

Richard W. Shattuck passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice on October 17, 2018 at the age of 76. Dick was born on June 11, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. He was the son of the late Jack and Mary (Orris) Shattuck. Dick is survived by Cindy Lou Shattuck, his best friend and loving wife of… Continue Reading →

When reflecting on the life of Kay Szymanski, it is easy to see that there was no higher calling in her life than to be a mother and grandmother. She lived to selflessly give and then give some more, all while expecting nothing in return. Kay was hardworking and made everything she did seem effortless,… Continue Reading →

Daniel George Bakker, age 73, passed away December 23rd, 2018 at PHSW Medical Center. Daniel was born on May 14th, 1945 in Holland Michigan to John and Lena Bakker.  He was the youngest of 4 children: Dewey, Cathy, Bill. Daniel graduated from Holland Christian High with furthering his education at Hope College. Daniel was drafted to serve… Continue Reading →

Cynthia Kay Clark, age 73, a resident of Belen passed away on June 24, 2018. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Belen Optimist, La Merced Moose, Crafty Ladies of Peralta Memorial United Methodist Church, a teacher with Denver Public Schools, and former Executive Director of Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce. Cynthia… Continue Reading →

Bruce Jarvis Ming, 88, of Holland, died peacefully in his earthly home and was welcomed into his eternal home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was born in Holland, Michigan on November 20, 1929, to Margaret (Kraai) and Oscar Jarvis Ming, who both preceded him in death. He was the youngest of three siblings and… Continue Reading →

Warren Bruce VanKampen, born May 16, 1947, died peacefully at his home in Saugatuck on Thursday, October 18, 2018. His parents Warren and Ruth Van Kampen preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Lisa Johnson and her husband Michael, Jackie Rivas and her husband Shawn; grandchildren Kirstie Shashaguay, Ben Shashaguay, Ayla… Continue Reading →