All Obituaries

Carolyn Lunette VanderKooi, age 86 of Norton Shores, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on August 17, 1935 in Muskegon, MI to the late Everett DeVere and Nellie Belle (Smith) Barnhard. Carolyn married Leo VanderKooi on December 21, 1951 in Muskegon, MI. Carolyn attended Fruitport High School and was a member of the Grand Haven Gospel Chapel Church for many years. She was known as “the neighborhood mother” to all the...

Eileen Ruth Goulooze Waite (Peaches), age 94 of Jenison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Joseph and Ruth (Elson) Den Houten. Eileen graduated from Creston High School in 1945 and married Martin Goulooze on April 4, 1947. They met at General Motors and worked there together for several years together. Martin preceded her...

Hubert Edward Benson, age 79 of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at a local care facility. He was born on September 28, 1942 in Harvey, IL to the late Ira and Nona (Blackstone) Benson. Hubert proudly served his country in the US Army from 1965 to 1967, during the Vietnam War Era. He earned his BA from Michigan University and worked in food service for the Jackson State Penitentiary. Hubert was also a teacher for many years at the Fowlerville High School, and served...

Virginia “Ginny” E. Miller, age 94 of Grand Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Grand Pines Assisted Living. She was born on January 13, 1927 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Arthur and Emma (Wallace) Pellegrom. Ginny married Richard L. Miller on September 17, 1954, and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2006 after 51 years of marriage. As a young woman, Ginny worked at Reichardt’s and Kirk’s Camera Shop. Later in life, she worked at...

Lee Edward Haslick, age 69 of Grand Haven, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021, passing peacefully at home. He was born on April 1, 1952 in Ionia, MI to Clifford and Ruth (Wohlert) Haslick. Lee attended St. John’s Lutheran school, Central Michigan University, and Michigan State University. He met his devoted wife, Marcia Stumpf, in Ionia, at the school where Marcia first taught. They were married on July 15, 1977 in Elgin, IL. Lee was a member of the greater...

Richard Keith Fuller, Sr., age 92 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home. He was born on November 17, 1928 in Ionia, MI to the late LeRoy and Dorothy (Ogden) Fuller. Richard married Nancy Conant on September 6, 1947 in Grand Haven, and she preceded him in death on December 16, 2018 after 71 years of marriage. Richard worked at Ermanco, Inc. for several years before his retirement. He was a former Tri-Cities Little League coach, and loved watching the Detroit Tigers...

John Philip Zimonick, age 81 of Robinson Township, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. A Celebration of Life for John will take place at a later date to be announced. Full obituary to be posted soon.  

Karen Mabel Little, age 81 of Spring Lake Township, passed away on October 6, 2021 at a local care facility. She was born on August 9, 1940 in Davenport, IA to the late Edwin and Glenda (Lohrmann) Young. Karen loved Grand Haven. She volunteered her time for the U.S. Coast Guard Festival for over ten years, and was known for her dependability and enthusiasm. Karen enjoyed baking, going to the beach on Lake Michigan, watching “Blue Bloods” and spending time with her grandchildren...

Scott “Scottie” Alan VanDyke, age 47 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1974 in Grand Rapids, MI to Eunice Slagter. Scott married Erica Kaiser on June 18, 2016 in Grand Haven, MI. He enjoyed fishing and playing disc golf on a league. Scott’s family was everything to him and his heartfelt demeanor made him friends very easily. He was always giving his loved ones hugs and calling everyone his...

Joyce C. Stockhill, age 88 of West Olive, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at home. She was born on February 8, 1933 in Queens Village, NY to the late John and Sophia (Kowalsky) Schaefer. Joyce married Gordon W. Stockhill on September 24, 1961 in Northfield, NJ. He preceded her in death on August 15, 2020 after 58 years of marriage. In her younger years, Joyce enjoyed traveling with Gordon in their motorhome, and spending time with their friends and family, and meeting up with those...