All Obituaries

Patricia Sue Young, age 81 of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at home. A Celebration of Life for Patricia will take place at a later date to be announced. Full obituary to be posted soon.

Jerry Edward Waterous, age 85 of Grand Haven, MI, passed away peacefully in his home under the loving care of his family on October 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. He was born on November 27, 1934 in Laingsburg, MI to Edward and Josephine (Bloomfield) Waterous. Jerry was a curious and playful child, open and accepting to whatever life had in store. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and caring grandfather, and was always ready with a smile and a story whenever friends and family stopped to visit....

Beverly Jean Walhout, age 93, of Grand Haven passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2020 with her family by her side to go home to be with her Lord. She was born on August 2, 1927 to the late Harvey and Evelyn (Burge) Kroeze in Muskegon. Beverly was the first born of three girls, her younger sisters being Joyce and Shirley. She graduated from Muskegon High School and Muskegon School of Business. Beverly married John R. Walhout on October 22, 1948 at their family’s church,...

Lillian Mae Currier, age 85, of Grand Haven, passed away on October 23, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born on April 29, 1935 in Fairfield, Ohio to the late Robert and Ruth McMaster. Lillian married Clarence Currier on July 29, 1967 in Grand Haven. She worked several years for the Spring Lake Public Schools. Lillian enjoyed camping, boating on the pontoon, fishing for bass, traveling, cooking meals for her family and watching NASCAR on TV.  Lillian will be lovingly...

Gerald John Yaklin, age 85 of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at home. He was born on November 8, 1934 in Lincoln Park, MI to the late Phillip and Victoria (Deitering) Yaklin. Gerald married Adrienne Pitrak on March 17, 1982 in Grand Blanc, MI. Gerald proudly served his country in the US Army from 1954 to 1957. He worked for 40 years as an engineer for AC Delco division of General Motors. He loved his cars, especially Corvettes. Jerry kept himself busy by always having...

Linda Anne MacGraw left this world early on October 20, 2020. She was born on July 11, 1955 to the late Joseph W. and Anna Lee (Bond) Rohloff in Seattle, WA. Her childhood was spent in Washington, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and West Michigan, where they settled in 1971. Linda worked at North Ottawa Community Hospital for over 25 years in several departments and in several capacities, ending her career as a much-loved member of their staff. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Tyrone Howard Johnson, age 80 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Heartwood Lodge.  He was born on November 19, 1939 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Edward L. and Sally (V’Dovick) Johnson. Tyrone graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1957. He then attended Central Michigan University, graduating with his Bachelor’s degree in 1961. Tyrone proudly served his country in the US Army from 1962 - 1964. He was a fine craftsman by trade and was...

Dolores “Dee” M. Drenth, age 90 of Spring Lake, passed away on October 18, 2020 at Heartwood Lodge. She was born on January 20, 1930 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Ralph E. and Catherine (Richmond) Wiley. Dee married Robert “Tiny” Drenth on March 25, 1960 in Grand Haven. Dolores lived in Grand Haven most of her life, and was a member of Trinity Reformed Church. She worked for Peerless Novelty (Stanco) for 47 years, previously working for Camfield’s...

Christina Yvonne Miller, devoted mother and grandmother of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born on March 3, 1954 in Marion, Indiana to Winfred and Clara Brewer. Christina graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1972, and then Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Adult Corrections. She enjoyed baking and sharing her baked goods with others from her stand at Bolt Park, traveling, and spending time with her family. Christina was a...

Mark Edward Slager, age 69 of Spring Lake, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on June 3, 1951 in Holland, MI to the late Glenn and Leona (Kline) Slager. Mark married Suzanne Johnson on September 18, 1970 in Grand Haven. Just last month, they celebrated 50 years of marriage.  Mark worked with his father in the Slager Concrete business for many years and was later employed by the Grand Haven Area Public Schools as Lead...