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Patricia Anne (Koehler)  Renkema

Patricia Anne (Koehler) Renkema

Feb 26, 2025

Patricia A. Renkema, age 80, of Fennville, MI went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family members and friends with outpouring love and prayers.

Patti was born on July 1, 1944, to Donald and Dorothy Koehler of Oak Park, IL. She was a graduate of Oak Park River Forest High...

Karen Kay (Mullins)  Salyers

Karen Kay (Mullins) Salyers

Feb 23, 2025

Karen Kay Salyers, 66, of Fennville, MI, was called home to be with her Lord and savior, on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Holland Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Karen was born December 9, 1958, in Lafayette, Indiana to Clifford and Loretta Mullins (Austin). She married the Love of her life, Larry Salyers on February 3, 1973, in...

Steven Alvin Holloway

Steven Alvin Holloway

Feb 9, 2025

Steven Alvin Holloway

October 16, 1960 – February 9, 2025

Our Brother, Steven Alvin Holloway, was the ninth child of eleven children born to Priscilla and Leonard Harris Holloway on October 16,1960, in Chicago, Illinois. He also had three siblings from another mother.

Steven Alvin was blessed to be brought up by loving...

Grace Loay (Burgess)  Walz

Grace Loay (Burgess) Walz

Feb 7, 2025

Grace Loay (Burgess) Walz

August 13, 1934 – February 7, 2025

Grace Loay (Burgess) Walz, a beacon of kindness and intelligence, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Holland, MI, at the age of 90. Born on August 13, 1934, in Harbor Springs, MI, to Lynn and Pearl Burgess, Grace's spirited nature and passion...

Domingo "Don" Canales

Domingo "Don" Canales

Feb 6, 2025

Early Thursday morning, my father, Domingo (Don) Canales, passed away.

He was born at home in Salineño, Texas to Candelario and Teresa Canales, where his family had lived for several generations after having settled there from Northern Spain, in the early 1600s. He was the oldest of 9 children (Domingo, David, Daniel, Develsa, Hector, Victor, Delia, Nestora,...

Stacy May (Laraway)  Kuhn

Stacy May (Laraway) Kuhn

Jan 27, 2025

After a long journey with cancer, Stacy May Kuhn was welcomed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by those she loved most, on January 27th, 2025. Born April 30th, 1978, Stacy lived a life full of fierce love for her family and strong faith.

In Heaven, she joins her grandparents, Babe and Arlene Laraway; and her...

Deborah Mary (Payne)  Beaman

Deborah Mary (Payne) Beaman

Jan 20, 2025

Deborah Mary (Payne) Beaman passed away January 20, 2025.  She was born February 15, 1949 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Lloyd and Arlene (Clum) Payne.  She graduated from Grandville High School and Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.  Deborah lived most of her life in Saugatuck, Michigan and was very active in the real estate,...

Scott Arthur Lanxon

Scott Arthur Lanxon

Jan 20, 2025

Scott Arthur Lanxon

May 20, 1955 – January 20, 2025

Scott Arthur Lanxon, a man of adventure and the outdoors, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Ashley, Michigan, at the age of 69. Born on May 20, 1955, in Holland, Michigan to his late parents, Garrett and Evelyn Lanxon.

Scott has...

Ruby Faye (Bounds)  Smith

Ruby Faye (Bounds) Smith

Jan 10, 2025

Ruby Faye Smith

March 31, 1940 – January 10, 2025

Ruby Faye Smith, a beacon of love and nurturing, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, in Holland, Michigan. Born on March 31, 1940, in Bend, Arkansas, to the late William and Gladys Bounds, Ruby's life was a testament to the power of care and...

Earline Hudson

Earline Hudson

Jan 4, 2025

Earline Hudson

December 29, 1935 – January 4, 2025

Earline Hudson (Morris), a beacon of love and joy, passed away peacefully in her loving husband's arms on January 4, 2025, at the age of 89 in Fennville, Michigan. Born on December 29, 1935, in Paris, Tennessee, Earline's life was a tapestry of dedication to her...

Aaron Eugene Smith

Aaron Eugene Smith

Jan 3, 2025

Aaron Eugene Smith passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 4, 2025. Aaron was born to Lawrence and Janice (Pendergrass) on January 12, 1972, in Allegan, Michigan. He is survived by his mother Janice Marie Smith, father Lawrence "Gene" Smith, and sister Jeanne Gregersen. The Smith family, and Pendergrass family, two nieces Tameka...

Hugh Frederick Mehaffie Jr.

Hugh Frederick Mehaffie Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Hugh Frederick Mehaffie Jr.

May 25, 1934 – January 1, 2025

Hugh Frederick Mehaffie, Jr., passed away in the early hours of January 1, 2025. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and the waitstaff at What Not Inn. He was a kind, caring, and loyal man who thoroughly enjoyed the simple pleasures of...

Allen Eugene Lugers

Allen Eugene Lugers

Dec 31, 2024

Allen Eugene Lugers, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 80, in his hometown of Holland, Michigan. Born on Christmas Day in 1944 to Harvey and Johanna Lugers, Allen's life was a testament to his enduring love for his family, his country, and the great outdoors....

Stephen Leroy (Steve)  Riddle

Stephen Leroy (Steve) Riddle

Dec 25, 2024

Stephen Leroy Riddle born on June 17, 1945. Passed at Age 79 before taking his next step in heaven. Before the time of passing, he was well cared for in the hands of Pamela alongside his grandchildren and his little special caretaker Diego. On Christmas Eve Pam asked him for any requests Steve had wanted for Christmas. With good...

Gabriel Pena

Gabriel Pena

Dec 16, 2024

Gabriel Pena, a cherished family man and master carpenter, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Zeeland, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born on January 7, 1943, in Weslaco, Texas, Gabriel's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, dedication, and hard work.

Gabriel is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years,...

Lynn Sorensen Ripley

Lynn Sorensen Ripley

Dec 1, 2024

She grew up on a farm in rural southeastern Michigan, complete with a 1-room schoolhouse. She was entranced by the beautiful flowers and vegetables her family grew, as well as with the apples and other fruits from their orchard. This tranquil rural life transmitted to her a great love and appreciation of all the life she saw around her,...

Dennis Martin

Dennis Martin

Nov 17, 2024

Dennis Martin of Fennville passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, at the age of 74.

Dennis was born on September 30, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan.  He graduated from Fennville High School in 1968, Central Michigan University in 1973 and the University of Denver in 1979. Dennis worked in public education for 33 years.  After...

Edward J Cosgrove

Edward J Cosgrove

Nov 12, 2024

Edward J Cosgrove

April 28th, 1927 – November 12th, 2024

Edward J Cosgrove, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 12th, 2024, in Holland, Mi.

Born on April 28th, 1927, to parents Edward (Bud) And Marie Cosgrove.

Edward spent his childhood growing up in the surrounding...

John Anthony Broe

John Anthony Broe

Nov 12, 2024

John Anthony Broe

November 2nd, 1949 – November 12th, 2024

Johnny had love and compassion for his family, friends, dogs, the Broe homestead, and this community. A huge part of his life was spent operating Broe's Auto Parts and Wrecker Service as a mechanic with his dad and mom, and on the family property. The...

Karen Louise (Skurkis)  Fazer

Karen Louise (Skurkis) Fazer

Nov 12, 2024

Karen Louise Fazer (Skurkis)

November 18, 1946 – November 12, 2024

Karen Louise Fazer (Skurkis), a cherished matriarch and friend to many, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, in Holland, Michigan. Born on November 18, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Karen lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, friends, and community.

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