All Obituaries

Kathleen Marie Garza, age 54 of Spring Lake, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at home. She was born on July 2, 1967 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Richard and Henrietta (Hammond) Fuller. Kathy graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1986. She then met and married Ruben Garza on July 1, 1989 in Grand Haven. Kathy worked at Joyful Noise Christian Childcare for 20 years as the head cook, and was a member of Spring Lake Baptist Church for over 30 years. She enjoyed fishing,...

Michael John Keevan, age 69, of Grand Haven, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 13, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1953 in Pontiac, MI to John and Kathryn (Jones) Keevan. Mike graduated from Lansing Sexton High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University. He had a long-time career teaching and coaching tenure as the boys and girls swimming and diving coach at DeWitt High School. Mike was recognized by many coaching associations,...

Carolyn J. (Bakale) Sturkol, age 94 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at North Ottawa Community Hospital. She was born on December 6, 1927 in West Olive, MI to the late Ivan and Luba (Svilicich) Bakale. Carolyn married Ruben Sturkol on August 19, 1950 in Spring Lake. Carolyn attended Maplewood Elementary School and worked on the family farm, taking care of the cows and pickling cucumbers to make pickles. She later worked at Keller Tool, McClellan’s Five and Dime...

Clyde Jay Westra, age 74 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at home. He was born on January 7, 1948 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Jake and Ruth (Sands) Westra. Clyde married Janice Putnam on June 17, 1995 in Grand Rapids. Clyde attended Grand Haven Public Schools and then went on to proudly serve his country in the US Marine Corps. from 1965 to 1969, during the Vietnam War Era. He worked for Meadow Lanes Golf Club as manager and superintendent for 23 years before his...

Dorothy Ann “Dotty” Hoekstra, age 90 of Holland, MI, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Freedom Village. She was born on November 18, 1931 in Amarah, Iraq, to the late William and Cornelia (Leenhouts) Moerdyk. Dotty married Dr. George Hoekstra on September 3, 1954 in Holland, MI. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2020, after 65 years of marriage. Dotty attended a boarding school in India during her early years, and later attended Holland High School,...

Carol Ann Brouwer, age 82 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at home after a prolonged struggle with cancer. She was born in Holland, Michigan on February 2, 1940 to the late Gerald and Tracy (Heil) Appledorn. Carol attended Holland Christian Schools and earned her teaching degree at Calvin University, where she met her husband, Richard Brouwer, whom she married on June 30, 1961 in Holland. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Carol began her...

Jeffrey Carl LaFrance, age 52 of Muskegon, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at home. He was born on March 24, 1970 in Grand Haven, MI to Frank and Connie LaFrance. Jeff attended Grand Haven High School and worked security at the Muskegon Lumberjacks games and the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed going up north and going hunting, fishing, and camping.  Jeff loved hockey and listening to country music and AC/DC. Jeff will be...

Dr. Charles J. Zickus, III, age 69 of Byron Center, MI lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was born on December 5, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI, to Charles J. and Irene (Reinke) Zickus. Upon graduation from High School, Charles went on to college to earn his Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant degree, obtaining his Internal Medicine degree as a Doctor in 1995. Dr. Charlie served at many hospitals including Metro, Spectrum, Hackley Select, North...

Nancy C. Flory, age 81 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Trinity Health Hospital-Muskegon. She was born on July 23, 1940 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Thomas and Alice (Kopus) Strang. Nancy graduated from Union High School and went on to graduate from the Grand Rapids School of Beauty Culture. She worked as a cosmetologist at Jacobson’s Department Stores for several years before her retirement. Nancy enjoyed spending time in Southern Florida during the colder...

Mary Ellen Webb, age 94 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Robbinswood Assisted Living. She was born on April 30, 1928 in Toledo, OH to the late Grant and Catherine (Gotha) Tuller. Mary married Elgin Webb on August 7, 1948 in Ida, MI. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2022 after 73 years of marriage. Mary graduated from Monroe High School and worked for Ford Motor Co., and then went on to become co-owner and co-operator of the Montgomery Ward Store in Grand Haven. She...