All Obituaries

Richard L. DeBoer, age 96, of Muskegon MI, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at a local care facility. Richard was born August 2, 1922 to the late Peter & Flora (Dykstra) DeBoer in Albia, Iowa. He worked at Republic Flow Meter Company, Rockwell Research and Development, and Triton College as a maintenance supervisor. Richard is lovingly remembered by several nieces and nephews, including Gail and Rog Smant. He was preceded in death by his wife June in 2013. and daughter, Susan in...

Walter Milton Young III, a.k.a. “Gravy,” 63, of Grand Haven, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, at home. Walter was born November 29, 1953, to Walter Milton Young Jr. and Dorothy (Landes) Young in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was an avid outdoorsman and chose to spend both his career as an electrical lineman and retirement outdoors as a hiker, avid golfer, skier, and homesteader. Walter retired from the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power in 2015 after 21 years of service. In...

John Charles Lutz, age 66, of Robinson Township, MI, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at home. John was born February 17, 1951 to the late John J. & Leona (Moll) Lutz in Grand Haven. He worked at Holland Hitch for 30 years, retiring in 2013. John was an avid hunter & fisherman. He enjoyed gardening, farming and loved to drive his tractor. John could fix anything and spent many hours working on cars. He devoted much of his spare time to maintaining and operating Grand...

George Stewart Johnson passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, at the age of 96 years. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, on April 3, 1921, to parents George and Mabel Stewart Johnson. After graduating from Grand Haven High School in 1939, he attended The University of Michigan, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the United States Army Ordinance Division in World War II from 1943-1946, attaining the rank of Captain. He then worked as an engineer...

Santiago V. Herrera, age 76, of Muskegon, MI, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at home. Santiago was born May 1, 1941 to the late Adolph V. and Estefana (Vasquez) Herrera in Poteet, TX. He worked at CWC (Campbell, Wyant & Cannon) Foundry in Muskegon for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Santiago is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Carmelitta (Miguel) Liceaga of West Olive; sons, Raymond (Linda) of Muskegon, Carlos...

Mable Irene Bray, age 95, of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at a local care facility. She was born April 14, 1922 to the late Henry & Mae (Pritchard) VanderWall in Spring Lake, MI. Mable married George L. Bray Sr. on March 18, 1939 in Grand Haven. She was a member of Lakeshore Lutheran Church, Grand Haven Eagles Auxiliary and TOPs Club. In her spare time Mable enjoyed flowers, gardening, reading and listening to country music. Mable is lovingly remembered by her...

“…with God all things are possible” Matt. 19:26   including the assurance of salvation, reconciliation of relationships, and a peaceful passing from this life. Norman W. Halverson, 94, of Grand Haven, passed peacefully, on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Howell, MI.  He was born to Harry and Etta (Dick) Halverson on May 15, 1923 in Chicago, IL.  Norman married Carol Jones on October 20, 1951 in Chicago. She passed away February 3,...

Isabelle J. Kinney, age 98, of Spring Lake went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 10, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Narcis & Josephine (Zielinski) Kaplanowski.  Isabelle married Bruce S. Kinney Sr. on January 13, 1940 in Grand Rapids.  He passed away March 5, 1984.  She has lived in Spring Lake area for the past 54 years and prior to that, Muskegon and Grand...

Ralph Donald Springfield, 82, of Grand Haven, Michigan, passed away peacefully and comfortably into the arms of Jesus on July 21st, 2017.  Ralph was born April 22nd, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the only child of the late Leslie and Rachel Springfield. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Sally (Boyd). Ralph also leaves behind a son, Mark (Phyllis), of Royal Oak, MI, and two daughters, Lesley (Joseph) Murphy and Marjorie Young of Grand Haven. Ralph is also survived by seven...

Ronald G. Westerhouse, age 79, of Grand Haven passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Hospice House of Heartwood Lodge. Ron was born March 16, 1938 in Grand Haven to the late George & Henrietta (Spoelma) Westerhouse.  He married Marge King May 18, 1957 in Grand Haven.  Ron worked for 31 ½ years at Bastian Blessing Co and for Shape Corp for 10 years.  He was a member of Hope Reformed Church, member of the Eagles #925 and loved to hunt, fish and woodworking. ...