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 →

Cynthia Blight ’85 McCollough

Cynthia Blight ’85 McCollough was awarded the William D. Coolidge Gold Medal Award for a distinguished career in medical physics and significant impact on the practice of medical physics. She is a leading expert in the development and evaluation of new computer tomography (CT) technology and dose reduction methods. She is a professor in both… Continue Reading →

Doug Myers ’86

Doug Myers ’86 and his wife, Kim, have purchased Dimension Graphics Sign Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Doug has worked in the sign industry since 1990 and previously worked at Dimensions Graphics from 1990 to 2003. Continue Reading →

William Anderson ’80

William Anderson ’80 Aug. 23, 2024, Albuquerque, New Mexico William Scott Anderson, 66, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2024. Beloved son of Elliott W. Anderson and Barbara J. Anderson (Bucklin), William (Bill) was born December 12, 1957 in Chicago, IL. His early years involved hours taking apart radios just to… Continue Reading →

John DeVries ’81

John DeVries ’81 Aug. 30 2024, Kalamazoo, Michigan A service in witness to John’s life and faith will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 811 Gorham Lane, Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. and following the… Continue Reading →

Earl Wuestnick ’82

Earl Wuestnick ’82 July 10, 2024, Linden, Michigan Earl Wuestnick lll, age 64 of Linden, passed away unexpectedly on July 10th of complications due to diabetes. Earl was born Dec.18, 1959 in Northville to Earl and Irja (Vi) Wuestnick. He graduated from Northville High School class of 78′. He attended Hope College earning a Bachelor… Continue Reading →

Ruth Ettinger ’87

Ruth Ann Ettinger, age 58 of Seattle, Washington, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Elaine (Helen). She was a loving sister to Linda (Swain) and Dan Ettinger. Ruth was born on July 9, 1965, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to proud parents Paul and Elaine. She… Continue Reading →

Robert Kryger ’85

Robert Kryger ’85 is semi-retired, teaching physics part-time at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Florida. He recently published a historical study titled “The Florida Citrus Flavor Industry 1900-2000,” describing the industry in which he and his father worked for 40 years. He and his wife, Judy Kingsley ’86 Kryger, have four grown children and are… Continue Reading →

Johnny Marmelstein ’85

Johnny Marmelstein ’85 was named the Academy League Coach of the Year for leading Pacifica Christian Orange County to the league championship. This is the first league championship for the Tritons in soccer in school history. Pacifica Christian is a liberal arts high school, devoted to teaching young men and women to think critically and… Continue Reading →

Wendy Vanderhart ’85

Wendy Vanderhart ’85 completed her tenure as interim lead minister at United Church of Christ in New Brighton, Minnesota. She is the generosity officer for the Minnesota Conference of United Church of Christ. Continue Reading →

Deborah Heydenburg ’88 Fuller

Deborah Heydenburg ’88 Fuller was appointed director of the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. WaNPRC is just one of seven national primate centers leading basic and translational research in infectious diseases, neurosciences, gene therapy and regenerative medicine and it is the only primate center with a… Continue Reading →