All Obituaries

Ronald Roy Johnson, age 64 of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at home. Full obituary to be posted soon.   Arrangements will be announced by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.

Maria “Linda” Herlinda Glass, age 61 of West Olive, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Hospice of North Ottawa Community-Heartwood Lodge. She was born on August 17, 1959 in Brownsville, TX to the late Guadalupe and Adelina (Fuentes) Guerrero. Linda was previously married to John W. Glass who preceded her in death in 1998. Linda lived in the Tri-Cities area for 33 years, having moved from McAllen, TX. She worked as a Service Part Specialist at YanFeng Automotive Interiors...

Bobbie Joe Roberson, age 73 of Robinson Township, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1948 in Muskegon, MI to the late James M. and Emma (Strejoek) Roberson. Bobbie was married to Linda Sorensen, who survives him. Bobbie graduated from Whitehall High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army from 1968 to 1970, during the Vietnam War Era. He then moved from the Whitehall area to Grand Haven, and began working for Eagle Ottawa...

Avis Haan VanRaalte, age 97 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Robbinswood Assisted Living. She was born on November 16, 1923 in Grand Haven, MI to the late John and Martje “Minnie” (Haan) VanBemelen. Avis was previously married to Collis Kalman and he preceded her in death in 1997. Avis graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1941 and was a life-long resident of Grand Haven. She worked as an accountant for Bastian Blessing for several years and...

Mr. Ronald D. Barnes, age 81 of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at home. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Grandville, MI to Durwood and Rita (Shindler) Barnes. Upon graduation from high school, Ron enlisted in the U.S. Navy, which turned into a career in Aviation Electronics. He married Mary Anne Laufersky on May 19, 1962 in Spring Lake. After 21 plus years of service in the Navy, Ron retired with full military honors. The family then moved...

Timothy James MacGraw joined his Heavenly Father on November 15, 2020. He was born on October 14, 1950 to John James and Marie (Rich) MacGraw in Jackson, MI. Educated at Davenport College, Tim was a retired Splicer for Michigan Bell and also worked as a driver for Dean Transportation. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake, MI where he served as a church and school volunteer for many years. Tim married Linda (Rohloff) MacGraw on May 14, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV....

Timothy Paul Burgess, age 64 of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born on January 6, 1957 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Robert and Hester (Van Tol) Burgess, Sr. Tim was a life-long resident of Grand Haven, and graduated from Grand Haven High School. He married Jean Bowers on May 20, 2000 in Spring Lake, MI. Tim was a spiritual man who served as a short-term missionary in St. Thomas U.S.V.I. He also served as an Ordained Minister, but had to...

Alvin “Al” Merril Christensen, age 88 of Manistee (formerly of Grand Haven), passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Muskegon, MI to the late Alvin and Pearl (Butler) Christensen. Al married Beverly Bloomquist on July 18, 1952 in Grand Haven, MI. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2011 after 59 years of marriage. Al grew up in Muskegon and began working at just eight years old, helping his dad with the well-drilling...

Eber Lee Sheffield, age 75 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at home. He was born on August 3, 1945 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Orin and Katie (Diephouse) Sheffield. Eber married Beth Elise Reinertson on November 2, 1974 in Muskegon, MI. Eber graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1964 and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army from 1967 to 1973. He was a life-long resident of Grand Haven, working as a meat cutter since the age of 18 at various places...

Bonnie Jean McGregor, age 78, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at home. She was born on April 25, 1943 in Hart, MI to the late Chester and Freda (Forbes) Worth. Jean married Robert C. McGregor on November 25, 1961. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1985. Jean loved baking, sewing, shopping, and going to garage sales. Her and Robert enjoyed riding on their Harley, taking trips to Florida, and camping which they did often. Jean especially enjoyed getting together with her family and...