All Obituaries

Theodore “Ted” Yonker, age 65 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon. He was born on June 14, 1953 in Grand Haven, MI to John and Marge (Baker) Yonker. Ted married Jill Yonker in 1979 in Hamilton, MI. Ted was a life-long resident of the Tri-Cities area. He graduated from Spring Lake High School, Class of 1971. He worked for the Ottawa County Sherriff’s Department starting in the reserve unit, and then became a full time Deputy...

James Irwin Pond, age 93 of Grand Haven (formerly of California), passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at a local care facility. He was born on November 14, 1925 in Santa Ana, CA to the late Chauncey and Huel (Poole) Pond. Jim graduated from Santa Ana High School, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Medic on the USS Davison during WWII. He was the Deputy Coroner for Orange County Medical Examiner, as well as Deputy Sheriff, before retiring and moving to Grand Haven in...

Calvin J. Foster, Jr., age 90 of Spring Lake, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at a local care facility. He was born on November 11, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Calvin J. and Gertrude (Atkinson) Foster. Cal married Marion PuffPaff in 1957 and they had four children. She preceded him in death in 1977. He married Carol Warfield in 1981 in Las Vegas, NV. Cal graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids in 1946. He received an Associate’s Degree in Engineering from Grand...

Mr. Timothy Leo VanderKooi, age 62 of Spring Lake, entered his heavenly home on the morning of Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1957 to Leo and Carolyn (Barnhard) VanderKooi in Grand Haven, MI. Tim graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1976. He was employed by TGW Systems Ermanco for 25 years. In his spare time, Tim enjoyed volunteering at the VFW Post 3195. Tim will be lovingly remembered by his step-sons, Josh, Matt, and Damien Therrian; step-daughter, Angela...

Jeffery Steven Scarbrough, age 29 of Grand Haven, passed away May 11, 2019 due to unfortunate circumstances. He was born on December 8, 1989 in Okinawa, Japan to Roy J. and Evelyn Scarbrough. Jeff graduated from Fruitport High School and attended Albion College. He worked for GLASSource in Grand Haven in Customer Service, but had several years work in construction and remodeling. Jeff had one son, Jaivyn, and he was the light of Jeff’s life. Jeff took much pride in teaching and...

Michael J. Johnson Sr., age 64 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1954 in Grand Haven to the late William and Sarah (Naerebout) Johnson. On September 28, 1974 Mike married the love of his life, June (Rowell) Johnson in Grand Haven. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2018 after 43 years of marriage. Mike worked as a CNC Operator at AGC Manufacturing for several years before his retirement in January of this year....

William "Bill" A. Tiles, age 89 of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born November 7, 1929 in Grand Haven toStefan and Kate (Drinko) Tiles. Bill married Leone Heerspink in 1959.  Bill served his country in the United States Marine Corps. and upon his return to Grand Haven, purchased and operated the gas station at the corner of US-31 and M-45. He also worked at Prince Bridge and Marine as a bridge builder and truck driver...

Robert Sherman Thomas, age 81 of Spring Lake, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born on September 28, 1937 in Detroit, MI to Charles and Margaret Thomas. Bob was a life-long resident of the Tri-Cities area and graduated from Grand Haven High School, where he played as a starting lineman for the 1953 non-defeated football team under Coach Gene Rothi. Bob then went on to Western Michigan University and University of Michigan, after which time he proudly served his country in the...

William Willie” Ohme Law, age 89 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on March 27, 1930 in Grand Haven, MI to the late William and Gertrude Helen (Gosen) Law. Willie spent his entire life in Grand Haven, retiring from the City of Grand Haven after many years of service. He greatly enjoyed his time working for the city he loved so much. Willie will always be remembered as a man of good humor, a lover of dogs and chocolate, a great...

Victoria Ann Kalk, age 74 of Muskegon, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at a local care facility. She was born on May 9, 1945 in Muskegon, MI to the late Matthew F. and Stella C. (Wozny) Cierlak. Vickie graduated from Catholic Central High School and was a life-long resident of Muskegon. She worked as a cashier for Kroger Grocery, was an Administrative Assistant at Mass Mutual Life insurance Co. for many years, and later worked for Walmart up until her retirement. Vickie was a very...