Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2023

Franziska (Frances) Byk passed away peacefully at home and went to heaven on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, she was 94 years old. She was born in Seewiesen, Germany to Laurenz and Anna Schreiner March 7, 1929. For more than 50 years, Frances was a devout member of St Peter's Catholic Church in Douglas, Michigan. During that time, she...

Dec 13, 2023

Lt. Col. Ret. Gerrell "Gerry" Plummer, 89, a 50-year resident of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Perry Point VA Medical Center.

He was born on Friday, December 29th, 1933 in Ganges, Michigan to the late Lois Frank and Bertha Lillian Plummer (nee Keith). Mr. Plummer retired from the US Army after over...

Dec 6, 2023

Lawrence George Vihtelic

May 26, 1942 – December 6, 2023

Lawrence George Vihtelic passed away peacefully at home in Fennville on December 6th, 2023, after a multi-year battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was 81. The eldest of nine, Larry was born on May 26th, 1942, to Lillian and Frank Vihtelic in Detroit, Michigan.

Dec 6, 2023

Bobbie Jo Bergman

August 5, 1942 – December 6, 2023

Bobbie Jo Bergman, a cherished mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023, in Fennville, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born on August 5, 1942, in Piggott, Arkansas, Bobbie's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and selfless devotion.

Bobbie's journey...

Dec 4, 2023

Tracey Jay Bouwman

September 22, 1970 – December 4, 2023

Tracey Jay Bouwman, a man cherished for his loving nature, adventurous spirit, and creative mind, passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 53. Born on September 22, 1970, in Holland, Michigan, Tracey's journey through life was marked by his dedication to his...

Nov 29, 2023

Rodney LeRoy Woolf, 80, of Saugatuck, MI passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born April 24, 1943 in Douglas, he was the son of the late Harvey LeRoy and Morna (Blink) Woolf and was the husband of Shirley (Carr) Woolf.  Rodney and Shirley attended Calvary Baptist Church in Holland.  He had a...

Nov 28, 2023

Donald Eugene Drew January 12, 1955 – November 28, 2023

Donald Eugene Drew, a man of quiet strength and humble spirit, passed away on the 28th of November 2023, at the age of 68. Born on January 12, 1955, Donald's journey through life was marked by his loving nature, generosity, and the skillful touch of a man...

Nov 10, 2023

Orville Edward Erickson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on November 10, 2023, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.  Orv lived in Douglas, Michigan, formerly in Potterville, Michigan. Orv was born on January 26, 1948, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Elder and Alice Erickson. He grew...

Nov 4, 2023

Frank Piantek, 79, of Fennville, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on the morning of November 4, 2023.  Frank was born in 1944 in Chicago, IL to Frank Piantek Sr. and Lottie Piantek.  He married his wife, Gloria, in 1973, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in February.  Gloria stayed true to their love by ensuring that he...

Nov 1, 2023

Nereyda Benítez, 44 años de Fennville, Michigan, Mejor conocida como Nery, fue a estar con su Señor el 1 de noviembre de 2023, en el Hospital Butterworth en Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nacido en El 8 de febrero de 1979, en Guerrero, México, vivió una vida llena de amor, bondad y empatia por quienes la rodean.

Nereyda era...

Oct 20, 2023

Richard James Zelenka, affectionately known as Rick, was born to his late parents Ladislav and Margaret (Svabek) Zelenka on May 24, 1945, in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. He peacefully left this world at his home in Fennville, Michigan, on October 20, 2023, surrounded by his family and beloved life partner Victoria (Vickie) Zeman of 29 cherished years....

Oct 14, 2023

Lori Sue Derksen (Morgan), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her Fennville, Michigan home on October 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 5, 1966, in Winter Garden, Florida, Lori was a vivacious spirit known for her love of family, nature, and life's simple pleasures.

A native of...

Oct 12, 2023

Stevan Richard Oakley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on October 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Garden City, Michigan in 1958, Steve moved with his family to Lake City, MI in 1973. He excelled in football, basketball and track, receiving all-conference honors, and graduated as salutatorian...

Oct 10, 2023

Barbara Ann Schalte (Bradow), a woman of great strength, love, and devotion, passed away on October 10, 2023, in Holland, Michigan. Born on November 5, 1934, in Rogers City, Michigan, Barbara was a beacon of warmth, kindness, and compassion to all who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Fern Bradow, and her loving husband, Joseph...

Oct 10, 2023

Felipa Gonzales Diaz

May 7, 1943 – October 10, 2023

Felipa Gonzales Diaz, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Fennville, Michigan, on October 10, 2023. Born on May 7, 1943, in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she was a woman of great spirit and boundless love, who touched the...

Oct 3, 2023

It is with a mix of laughter and tears that we celebrate the life of Timothy Allan "Woody" Woods. Woody was born on November 11, 1962, in Allegan, Michigan. He took his final breath on October 3, 2023, in Holland, Michigan, leaving behind his wife, Jan Earl Woods, and his faithful friend, Haylee.

Woody was the son...

Oct 2, 2023

Esther Marie Jorgensen died peacefully at home on October 2, 2023, among family and friends.

She was born Esther Marie Hoover to Belle and Alva Hoover on February 2, 1939, in Douglas, MI. The younger of two daughters, Esther often joked that her mother expected a valentine but got a groundhog instead.

Her sunny childhood...

Oct 1, 2023

Eugene Michael Binder, 97 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, in Holland, MI.  Born on February 11, 1926, in Ganges Township, MI, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Malecki) Binder and the husband of the late Beverly (St. John) Binder.

Eugene graduated from LC Mohr High School, South Haven,...

Sep 12, 2023

Theresa Anne (Nolan) Pitts, born October 22, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Thomas and Priscilla Nolan, passed away peacefully at home on September 12th, 2023, at the age of 65.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Theresa was a loved member of her family and the community for opening her heart and home, not...

Aug 26, 2023

Frank Van Fleeren

December 22, 1924 – August 26, 2023

Frank Van Fleeren, 98, of Fennville, Michigan, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at SKLD Zeeland.

Frank was born December 22, 1924 in the Netherlands, to the late John and Alice (Clintonberg) Van Fleeren .

In his prime, Frank enjoyed hunting,...