All Obituaries

Norman C. Cummings, age 88 of Spring Lake, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at a local care facility.  He was born on April 29, 1931 to the late Carl and Cora (Bussel) Cummings in Wyocena, WI. After graduating from high school, he served our country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, he worked as a salesperson for L.L. Fords Food Company in Madison, WI.  Norm then went on to a career working for Northwest Airlines until his...

Patricia Snoek, age 80 of Robinson Township, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born February 10, 1940, in Lansing, MI, Daughter to Earl and Ina (Fulsher) Miller. On September 21, 1974, she married John Snoek in Grand Haven. Pat was a member of St. Patrick's-St. Anthony's Catholic Church and retired from Meijer’s after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed her flowers and spending time in her gardens, bowling, and taking family trips camping...

“The angels beckoned Netta to Heaven’s open door” from Heartwood Lodge in Spring Lake, Michigan on March 25, 2020. Annetta DeVries was born in Grand Rapids on October 10, 1925 to the late Emma and Joseph (Feddema) DeVries who was a Christian Reformed minister. She moved to Spring Lake as a young child and considered herself blessed to live there for the next 17 years. She graduated from GHHS in 1943. Netta trained as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Mary Free Bed Hospital in...

Mary Louise Stiles (Tyson Boersma) died of natural causes on March 20, 2020 in Grand Haven, Michigan. She was 93 years old. Mary was the daughter of Merton Thomas and Winifred Theresa (Cassell)Stiles. She was born at Blodgett Hospital, East Grand Rapids, MI on January 30, 1927. Mary was the youngest of eight children, all of whom preceded her in death: Florence Stiles, Webster Stiles, Helen Stiles Donker, Winifred Stiles Gauthier, Merton Stiles, Elizabeth Stiles Rothwell, and William...

Louise DenBraber, age 97 of Grand Haven, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Heartwood Lodge. She was born February 13, 1923 to Carl and Opal (Moore) Harshberger in Grand Rapids, MI. Louise married Jack DenBraber on July 12, 1951. He passed away December 7, 2013. She was known to her family, friends and neighbors for her strong faith, generous spirit, and her kind and compassionate heart. Louise was a member of United Methodist Church of the Dunes where she was involved in many church...

Rodney L. Bice, age 87 of Spring Lake, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Ludington, MI to the late Harry and Margaret (Pehrson) Bice. He married Madeleine Fendt-Tilton on September 20, 1984 in Fennville, MI. Rodney graduated from Muskegon High School and then attended the University of Michigan. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean Conflict. Rodney was a resident of the Tri-Cities...

Barbara Marion Skogler, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. She was born on October 6, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Anthony and Helen (Jozwick) Kimlein.   Barbara worked for Haworth Corp. in Human Resources and was very passionate about her work. She always had everyone’s best interest at heart. Barbara loved being a mother and grandmother, and loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed going to...

Erma Ruth Bartels age 95 of Grand Haven passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born on September 6, 1924 in Grand Haven, MI to the late William and Martha (Schmidt) Johannes. Erma graduated from Grand Haven High School and then graduated from Hackley Hospital School of Nursing. She married James C. Bartels on June 18, 1948 in Grand Haven, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2016. Besides being a long time RN at Hackley Hospital and North Ottawa...

Ronald Keith Davis, age 83 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at a local care facility. He was born on April 27, 1936 in Lansing, MI to the late Carol and Avis (Stuart) Davis. Ron married Janet Aleshire on August 27, 1960 in Lansing, MI. Ron graduated from Mason High School, and then went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. He served in the Army Reserves from 1962-1968. He worked for Rycenga Homes, Patron Construction, and...

Marvin Kenneth Satter, age 100 of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at a local care facility. He was born on November 4, 1919 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Engelbert and Jennie (Wildrom) Satter. Marv married Esther DeWind on December 31, 1939, and she preceded him in death on December 15, 1996. He then married Ann Damhoff on September 6, 1997 in Grand Haven, MI. Upon graduation from high school, Marv proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946, during World...