Class Year: 1980

Diana Krahe ’86 Steketee

Diana Krahe ’86 Steketee, who is a limited license psychologist, took the leap and opened her own practice called Better Days Through Play Counseling Services PLLC in November, 2023. She serves children in Grandville, Michigan, and the surrounding area struggling with issues related to adoption, trauma, ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression and other childhood… Continue Reading →

Lisa Hendrixon ’88 Grewe

Lisa Hendrixon ’88 Grewe recently retired after working as a certified athletic trainer for 34-anda- half years. She just published her first book, titled Beyond The Sidelines. The book recounts things she saw and heard while working as a high school athletic trainer. Continue Reading →

Jon Riekse ’89

The Hope College Alumni Association Board of Directors has appointed five new members and elected new officers. The board’s new members are: Maya Favors ’26 of Indianapolis, Indiana; Todd Harburn ’78 of Twin Lake, Michigan; Samantha Poon ’14 of Washington, D.C.; Mark Rebhan ’85 of Farmington Hills, Michigan; and Jon Riekse ’89 of Grand Ledge,… Continue Reading →

Paul Blank ’83

Dr. Paul Michael Blank, DDS passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2024, as a result of an earlier cardiac event. Paul graduated from Hope College in 1983. He went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1988 from the University of Detroit Mercy. Paul loved and was devoted to his family and his church. Paul was an avid and excellent… Continue Reading →

Jonathon Cuti ’83

Mr. Jonathon Cuti, age 62, of Spring Lake passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 6, 2024, at home. He was born July 17, 1961, in Grand Haven to Richard Cuti and Nancy Dornbos Rhem. Jonathon was a 1979 graduate of Spring Lake High School and a 1983 graduate of Hope College where he was a member… Continue Reading →

Samuel Cox ’85

Morton Samuel Cox lll, 61, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 02, 2024. Sam was born to Mort and Mary Sue Cox on November 16,1962 in Ann Arbor where he and his siblings were raised. Sam obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan and started his career… Continue Reading →