All Obituaries

Harry Carl LaDronka, age 69 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home. Services will take place at a later date in the spring, to be announced. Full obituary to be posted soon.

Carol D. Wyngarden, age 80 of Grand Haven, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on February 20, 1940 in Reeman, MI to Dennis and Christine (Brink) Tanis.  Carol attended Fremont Christian School and graduated from Fremont High School. She married Terry Wyngarden on June 19, 1964 in Reeman, MI. Carol spent her career as a Nurse’s Aide and Activity Director at North Ottawa Care Center and retired from there in 2002, after...

Lois C. Ott, age 87 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Robbinswood Assisted Living. Her family would like to thank the Robbinswood staff for the outstanding care she received while residing there. Lois was born on June 1, 1933 in Grand Haven, MI to the late James and Christine (Meeusen) DeKraker. Lois was a graduate of Grand Haven High School and went on to graduate from Muskegon School of Business. She married Herman J. Ott on September 11, 1954 in Grand...

Kenneth “Ken” Yee, age 89, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born on June 25, 1931 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to Yee Cho Kong and Mae Chow. Ken was raised and went to school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He attained the rank of King Scout, the equivalent of Eagle Scout, in the Boy Scouts Association of Canada in 1948. Ken married Frances Sue Moy of Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1959. He then emigrated to Detroit, where he began work in the...

John E. Klop, age 75 of Spring Lake, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1945 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Adrian and Alice (Sikkema) Klop. John married Amy Jean Wilson on April 13, 1974 in Holland, MI. John was a graduate of Grand Haven High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army from 1965 to 1967. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Haven and worked for Bill Peterson Septic Tank and Vault Co. for 12...

April Marie Rodgers, age 52 of Robinson Township, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1968 in Grand Haven, MI to Daniel Swinehart and Joann Russo. April married Rick Rodgers on July 5, 1989, on her 21st birthday, in Las Vegas, NV. April graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1987 and worked at the Driftwood Inn and Walmart in Grand Haven for several years. She loved celebrating the holidays, with...

Luella J. Frietchen, age 98 of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born on June 21, 1922 in Grand Haven, MI to the late William and Catherine (Albright) Frietchen. Luella graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to obtain her Associate’s degree, working as a Medical Assistant for many years. She was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church for several years, and former member of First Baptist Church of Spring...

Harold Raymond Merz, age 75 of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born on September 11, 1945 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Lloyd and Geraldine (Pierce) Merz. Harold married Gail Achterhof on July 22, 1967 in Grand Haven, MI. Harold graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree in sales, working for Lake Welding his entire career. He was a life-long resident of Grand Haven, and member of the United...

Charles “Chuck” Edward Benes, Sr., age 84 of Grand Haven, passed away on December 28, 2020 at a local care facility. He was born on January 20, 1936 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Jerry and Violet (Rezny) Benes. Chuck graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Marine Corps. He married Phyllis Ann Potter on July 6, 1957 in Grand Haven, MI. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2019 after almost 62 years of marriage. Chuck was a...

Elaine Ann Beach, age 86 of Ludington (formerly of Grand Haven), passed away on December 27, 2020 at Harbor Hospice-Poppen House Residence. She was born on January 26, 1934 in St. Clair, MI to G. Grant and Mildred (McConkey) Smith. Elaine married William S. Beach on June 30, 1956 in St. Clair, MI. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2011 after 54 years of marriage. Elaine graduated from St. Clair High School in 1952 and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Education from...