All Obituaries

Dellasue Button, age 97 of Grand Haven, formerly of Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at a local care facility. Full obituary and arrangements to be announced soon.

Earl Martin Dean, age 73 of Spring Lake, formerly of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 13, 2018 at home. He was born April 24, 1945 in Big Rapids, MI to Darrell and Orpha (Martin) Dean. He served in the US Navy from 1966 to 1967, and married Connie Steiner on November 21, 1970. He graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in Education and later earned his Master’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University. He taught at Woodhaven High School and Henry Ford...

  Jacqueline L. Vorholzer, age 81 of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at home. She was born on September 24, 1937 to Herschel and Moneth (Hess) Giant in Muskegon, MI. She married Henry Vorholzer on May 23, 1981 in Grand Haven and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2007. She was previously married to Carl Carlson, the father of their three daughters. Jacqueline was a hostess and trainer for Red Lobster for 18 years, and a waitress at Russ’ Restaurant in...

Michael Carl Ricklefs, age 72 of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Mercy Hospital. He was born July 13, 1946 in Ludington, MI to Charles and Anna (Bentz) Ricklefs. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Kaye Diane Fisher on November 6, 1965 in Ludington. He served his country as a Specialist for the Army National Guard of Michigan from January 1966 to January of 1972. Michael previously worked as Salesman, selling cars and insurance, and was Owner/Manager of Clark...

Donald G. Struve, age 89 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born on February 5, 1929 to the late Harold and Nellie (Shaffer) Struve in Ludington, MI. Donald married Kathryn VanderWall on April 16, 1971 in Grand Haven. Don served his country during World War II in the US Army Air Corp. Don had been employed by Bastian Blessing for many years and Westshore Services of Allendale. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake,...

Kay Frances Cech, age 75 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Sanctuary at the Shore. She was born on March 14, 1943 to the late Joseph and Anna (Chochola) Cech in Grand Haven, MI. Kay worked for Shape Corp. for many years as a heavy equipment operator. She loved motorcycles, dogs, socializing with friends, and playing cards. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her nieces: Lorie (Gary) Miles of Grand Haven, Bridget (Carl) Apple of Texas, Amie (Al) Bursley of...

Vernon J. Lego, age 82 of Spring Lake, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home.  He was born March 17, 1936, in Detroit, MI to Kenneth and Barbara (Oasho) Lego. He married Rosalee Ferguson on September 16, 1983, in Detroit. She preceded him in death on August 18, 2014. Vern enjoyed watching football and baseball games. He is survived by his son, John (Angel) Lego of Spring Lake; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Linda (Charles) Nunnery of Taylor, MI....

Theresa Marie Richert, age 88 of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born on January 8, 1930 in Muskegon to Frank and Mary (Beer) Vrablic Sr.   Theresa was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She loved to crochet, bake, and spend time with her family and many friends. Theresa is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ora W. Richert, Jr.; daughters, Lora Lee (Jerry) Melcher of Grand Haven, Rhonda Doerr of Grand Haven, Renee (Scott)...

Phyllis Sophia Berg-Dubbink, age 88 of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at a local care facility. She was born on November 21, 1929 in Muskegon, MI to the late Oscar and Jessie (Marigold) Bengston. Phyllis married Robert Berg on September 9, 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1985, after 35 years of marriage. She then married Howard Dubbink on March 27, 1993 in Grand Haven, and they were married for 25 years before her passing. She worked as a secretary for the...

Marilyn Claire Wirick, age 88 of Spring Lake, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. Marilyn was born on November 18, 1929 in New Rochelle, NY to Austin and Vera (Colbeck) Fleming. After high school, she moved to Michigan to attend MSU, where she met and married her husband, Sherman Wirick. They had a wonderful life together for 63 years until his passing in 2014. Marilyn was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven, former...