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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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Joan Arlene (Johnson)  Jerome

Joan Arlene (Johnson) Jerome

Nov 11, 2024

Joan Arlene (Johnson) Jerome

July 9, 1936 – November 11, 2024

Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson), a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88 in Zeeland, Michigan. Born on July 9, 1936, in Douglas, Michigan, Joan's life was a tapestry woven with devotion to her family,...

Elizabeth Sisty

Elizabeth Sisty

Nov 8, 2024

Elizabeth Sisty  October 2, 1927 – November 8, 2024

Elizabeth Sisty of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 97. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1927.

She was sarcastic, feisty and full of drive and compassion. She worked many years in food...

Claude Wayne Grigg

Claude Wayne Grigg

Nov 5, 2024

Claude Wayne Grigg

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend.

November 4th, 1945 – November 5th, 2024

Claude Wayne Grigg, 79, of Fennville, Michigan passed away on November 5th, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Wayne was an owner and operator truck driver for Hascall Steel for 20 plus years. After...

Carol Ann Brown

Carol Ann Brown

Nov 3, 2024

Carol Ann Brown

June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024

Carol Ann Brown June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024 Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June...

Robert Francis Geoffroy

Robert Francis Geoffroy

Oct 30, 2024

Robert Francis Geoffroy, a man of exceptional kindness and courage, passed away in Pullman, MI, on October 30, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 28, 1941, in Chicopee, Mass, he embodied the virtues of love and determination throughout his life. Robert's battle with cancer demonstrated his warrior spirit, but it was his unwavering love for his...

Judy Glenna Baad

Judy Glenna Baad

Oct 29, 2024

Judy Glenna Baad

October 24,1947 – October 29, 2024

Judy Baad passed away unexpectedly October 29, 2024, at her home in Fennville MI. Judy is survived by her husband, Ralph Baad; her son, David Nyland; her three grandchildren, Matthew Nyland, Megan Nyland, Nicholis Nyland; her great grandson, Elijah Nyland; and her two sisters, Dr. Sally...

David Eugene Zwiers

David Eugene Zwiers

Oct 23, 2024

David "Dave" Eugene Zwiers, 51, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born February 24, 1973, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to his late parents, Edward and Carolyn Sue Zwiers.

Dave was an outdoor enthusiast who loved to hunt and was always searching for a big buck.

Dave...

Matthew Stanley Szkopiec

Matthew Stanley Szkopiec

Oct 22, 2024

Matthew Stanley Szkopiec was born on March 25, 1933, in East Chicago (Indiana Harbor), Indiana to Wincenty and Mary Szkopiec and passed away on October 22, 2024, in Holland, Michigan at the age of 91.  Matthew graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1951.  He proudly served in the United States Navy and was a member of the...

Marianne (Muller)  Hoffman

Marianne (Muller) Hoffman

Oct 17, 2024

Marianne Hoffman, 85, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born November 22, 1938, in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Anthony and Marie (Mayer) Muller.  Marianne married James Andrew Hoffman in June 1960, and they spent sixty-four wonderful years together watching their family grow.  She...

Stanley William Roelofs Jr.

Stanley William Roelofs Jr.

Oct 13, 2024

Stanley William Roelofs Jr.

December 23, 1950 – October 13, 2024

Stanley William Roelofs Jr. passed peacefully at his home with his wife Chong (Kim) Roelofs in Fennville, Michigan, on October 13, 2024. Stanley was born on December 23, 1950, to his late parents in Holland, Michigan.

He would meet his wife Chong...

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