All Obituaries

Pamela Rose Potter, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Allendale. She was born on March 23, 1941 in Belding, MI to the late William E. Wright, and Violet A. (Wilson) Martin-Zerba. Pamela married Melvin W. Currier Sr. on February 23, 1957 in Grand Haven, and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2017. She later married Lawrence C. Potter on October 1, 1988, and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2007. In her working years, she worked at Bil-Mar Farms, General...

Gary Lee Verplank, age 78, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born July 8, 1940 in Grand Haven to Vernon and Lydia (Secory) Verplank. He was proud to be the fourth generation of his family to live and work in the Tri-Cities. On December 29, 1970 he eloped with Victoria Bruhn in San Juan, Puerto Rico, who preceded him in death in 2014. Gary is survived by their three children: Tony (Monica) Verplank of Spring Lake, Ashley Verplank McClelland of Seattle, WA, and Kyle...

Terry James House, age 74 of Fruitport, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at home. He was born on November 19, 1944 in Shelby, MI to the late Harry James and Evelyn Jean (Osmer) House. Terry married Roberta Douglas on March 10, 1990 in Louisville, KY. Terry was a member of Fellowship Bible Church, as well as the VFW Post 3195 in Muskegon. He worked as a welder doing maintenance for Kandu Industries, and enjoyed traveling, camping, and building things. Terry was a...

Harvey J. Beute, age 79 of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He loved the Lord God, his wife Sandra, his children and his grandchildren with all of his heart. One of his greatest joys in life was having his family get-togethers. Harvey was born to Martin and Jannette (Devries) Beute in Jenison, MI on May 14, 1939. He graduated from Hudsonville’s Unity Christian School, and then attended Calvin College. Harvey went on...

Chris Joseph Tompkins, age 53, of Grand Haven passed away February 7, 2019, at Mercy Hospital. He was born May 26, 1965, in Chicago, IL to Ronnie and Darlene (Sabatini) Tompkins. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren, and watching John Wayne movies. He attended St. Patrick’s-St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. He is survived by his two children: son, Brett (Stacy) Tompkins; daughter, Ashley (Justin) Hacker; grandchildren, Arianna, Wyatt, Marisa,...

Daniel James Botsford, age 32, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at home. He was born March 13, 1986 in Grand Haven to Jeffrey and Tammy (McCarthy) Botsford. Dan graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2004. He loved spending time with his family, children, and his friends, and loved his mom dearly. Dan enjoyed fishing, watching documentaries, and was a History buff. He also liked cooking and making jerky. Dan loved being in the...

Kathleen Mayme Levesque, age 72 of Spring Lake, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019, following a brave battle against cancer. She was born to the late Francis Marlow and Germaine Tappe in Superior, Wisconsin on October 20, 1946. She graduated from Bay City High School, followed by Cosmetology School. She married the late Richard Levesque in 1977, and they lived in Ferrysburg, before she relocated to Spring Lake. Kathy lived her life in the service of others; always there...

Donald Lee Westerhouse, age 69 of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after a short illness.  He is survived by his sister, Joyce Danne; and brother, Ken (Sharyn) Westerhouse.   A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.  

Mr. Stanley M. Green, age 85 of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Grand Pines Assisted Living.  He was born November 17, 1933 in Grand Haven to the late Merriell and Elizabeth (Krisik) Green. Stan married the former Sally Bolles on October 17, 1953 in Spring Lake. She passed away May 12, 2015.  He was retired from Dake Corporation after 41 years as a machine operator and supervisor.  Stan was a member of St. Patricks-St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, was...

Thomas Charles Joiner, age 57 of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 on his 57th Birthday after a seven year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 2, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas E. and Janice K (Tousignant) Joiner. Tom married Deborah Lynn Rogers-Eichenberg on January 29, 2019 in Muskegon, MI. He was a life-long resident of the Tri-cities area.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, was an altar boy and participated in cub scouts and boy...