All Obituaries

Joshua Scott Glass, age 43, of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.  He was born on July 18, 1980, to Jack Glass and the late Rhonda (Mohr) Glass. Josh graduated from Zeeland High School where he played football and went on to work for his dad in the concrete cutting business and eventually bought the business and ran it for the last 11 years.  He loved being outdoors whether it be golfing, camping, riding his golf cart or just...

Claudia R. Casemier, age 72 of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024, at Medi Lodge at the Shore. Claudia was born on October 6, 1951, in Grand Haven MI, the daughter of George and Eleanor (Kruizenga) Mitchell. Claudia graduated from Grand Haven High School and was employed for a long time at Wesco convenience store on Mercury Drive where she worked her way up to store manager. More recently, she was employed at Dollar General. Claudia was a bit of an artist who had good...

Larry John Lawrence, age 80, of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Medi Lodge at the Shore.  He was born on September 18, 1943, in Holland, MI, to the late George and Frances (Purdy) Lawrence. Larry worked at H.J. Heinz Corp in Holland early on, then began his career at Challenge Machinery as a machinist. Larry was known as a man who could fix anything and could often be found "Tinkering " out in the garage. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing and...

Pamela Jo Silver, age 73, of Kentwood, MI passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2024, at home.  She was born June 11, 1950, in Allegan, MI to the late Joseph and Florence Silver. Pam was very active and lived a spirited life.  She loved music and found a great deal of comfort playing the piano and listening to piano music.  She loved tennis, playing as often as she could with Randy, and had a zest for meeting new people wherever she went.  Pam fully embraced her new role...

Paul McKinnon, age 70 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Spectrum Health Hospital Grand Rapids. He was born on June 1, 1953, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Thomas and Geneva (Dixon) McKinnon.  Paul graduated from Grand Haven High School and eventually began a long career in law enforcement. He retired from the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office after 25 years of service.  Paul was an outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time on Middle Island in Lake...

Esther S. Breiding, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on September 25, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dr. Robert W. and Mary Louise (Shaughnessy) Stevens. Esther married Raymond Breiding on April 24, 1971, in St. Louis, and together they had four children. Esther graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in St. Louis and then earned her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis...

Kevin Michael Blessman, age 57 of Robinson Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at home. He was born on March 1, 1967, in Monroe, MI, to Sharon (Don) Gary and Jack (Connie) Blessman. Kevin graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1985. Upon graduation from high school, he went on to proudly serve his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Fife from 1985 to 1989 and was recognized as Sailor of the Year.  Kevin’s career started by serving as a...

Morris “Morrie” Ray Tubergen, age 91 of Grand Haven, formerly of Holland and West Olive, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Morrie, the youngest of four children, was born on November 1, 1932 in Fremont, MI, to the late Ben and Fannie (Scott) Tubergen. Morrie graduated from Fremont High School and Calvin College, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in education. He then received a master’s degree in counseling from Western Michigan University. While...

Timothy “Tim” Lee Bottje, age 84 of Hesperia, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1940, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Robert and Alberta (Smith) Bottje. Tim married Marcia Peric on January 18, 1963, in Grand Haven. She preceded him in death on October 28, 2023, after 60 years of marriage. Tim graduated from High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the Army National Guard from 1962 to 1967. He...

Theresa Marie Spangler, age 66 of Robinson Township, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at home. She was born on February 27, 1958, in Lansing, MI, to Richard and Geraldine (DeSmith) Ansbaugh. Theresa graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to become a Physical Therapy Technician, working for the former North Ottawa Community Hospital for over 30 years. She loved all animals, especially horses and wolves. Theresa was a giving and inquisitive person who was always willing to...