All Obituaries

Donald “Don” Theodore Kessler, age 86 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on June 3, 1933 in Mount Pleasant, MI to the late Albert and Philomina (Andres) Kessler. Don proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1952-1956, during the Korean Conflict Era. Upon his return from deployment, he married Joan Starr on November 3, 1956 in Big Rapids, MI. Don was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and worked for the...

Dennis William Marzec, age 67 of Grand Haven, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 10, 2020 at home. He was born on June 14, 1952 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Lillian (Pakula) Marzec. Dennis married Laura Whiston on July 16, 2005 in Taylor, MI. He graduated from Henry Ford College and then worked at Ford Motor Company as an electrician, retiring in 2012 after 35 years. Dennis and Laura then moved to Grand Haven to enjoy retirement. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal...

Sandra Kay Olthof, age 80 of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 28, 1939 in Caledonia, MI to the late Frank and Rose (Maichele) Polinskey. Sandra married Charles Olthof on August 19, 1967 in Holland, MI. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2010 Sandra lived in Grand Haven for 44 years, after moving here from Holland. She worked at Meijer in Grand Haven for over 40 years, and was a longtime member of...

Judith “Jude” Lynn Bole, age 81 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born on December 27, 1938 in Grand Haven to the late John and Leona (Law) VerDuin. Jude married Ralph “Buck” Bole, on July 20, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2005. She was a life-long resident of Grand Haven, and was a former member of First Reformed Church. Jude worked for Meijer’s and Russ’ for a short time, but was...

Mr. Roger A. Klop, age 76, of Grand Haven passed away January 4, 2020.  He was born Sept. 5, 1943 in Grand Haven to the late Kenneth & Alberta (Meinel) Klop.  Roger married the former Sandra Faber on Nov. 27, 1965 in Grand Rapids.  She passed away Feb. 15, 2014. He later married Sandee Verry-Oosterhart on Aug. 7, 2016. Roger proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 2 years and the Naval Reserve for 29 ½ years. He retired as a sheet metal worker for Bastian...

Edward F. Bushouse, age 97, of Grand Haven passed away peacefully December 31, 2019 in New Brighton, MN after a two month illness. He had moved to MN in November 2018 to be near his children. Ed was born to the late Fred and Jennie (Noteboom) Bushouse on September 4, 1922 in Kalamazoo, MI.  After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School, given his aptitude for numbers, he went on to earn a two-year Business Degree at Mahers Business College. Ed was drafted into the Army on...

  Debra Lynn Garwood, age 59 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at home. She was born on April 9, 1960 in Muskegon, MI to the late Boyd Eugene and Carol Ann (Roomsburg) Myers. Deb married David Garwood on August 26, 1983 in Hudsonville, MI. She was a long-time resident of Grand Haven, having lived most of her life here. Deb graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1980, and went on to work for GHAPS driving the school bus. Prior to this, she worked for...

Ronald Stephen Tornovish, age 83 of Muskegon, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home. He was born on August 20, 1936 in Grand Marais, MI to the late Stephen and Evelyn (Bugg) Tornovish. Ron graduated from Holland High School and then served his country in the US Marine Corp. from 1956 to 1958. He went on to become Owner/Operator of the commercial fishing vessels, “The Silverstar“ and “The Anntony,” as well as “The Fish Boat,” a...

Karen Sue Walsh, age 71 of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Butterworth Hospital. She was born on October 12, 1948 in Grand Haven, MI to the late William and Sadie (Postema) Sullivan. Karen married James Walsh on March 17, 1967 in Grand Haven. Karen was a life-long resident of Grand Haven, and worked as a Social Worker for Senior Home Health Care for 25 years. She was an active member of Second Reformed Church, where she served on the counting committee, was a...

Anne M. Antonich, age 89 of Spring Lake, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. She was born on October 12, 1930 in Wyalusing, PA to the late Dominic and Catherine (Cummiskey) Kinsley. Anne married Vincent Antonich on September 12, 1953 in Virginia and they celebrated 64 years of marriage prior to his death on June 2, 2018. Anne worked for the United States Postal Service in Virginia, and upon her move to Grand Haven, she worked for Fricano's, and...