All Obituaries

Dr. George J. Hoekstra, age 88 of Holland (formerly of Kalamazoo and West Olive), passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Louis and Lena (Bosch) Hoekstra. George graduated from Holland Christian High School, attended Hope College for three years, and then went on to the University of Michigan Medical School. He married Dorothy (Dotty) Moerdyk on September 3, 1954 in Holland, MI. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the...

Mary Catherine Turczyn, age 82 of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Robbinswood Assisted Living Center. She was born on March 31, 1937 to Carl and Marguerite (McIsaac) Miney in Detroit, MI. Mary married the love of her life, Gerald Turczyn, on May 27, 1961 in Detroit. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2010. Mary graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in 1955. She was devoted in her Catholic faith and was a member of St. Patrick’s - St. Anthony’s...

Terry Lee Alman, age 69 of Grand Haven, went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at home surrounded by his wife and three kids. He was born on March 27, 1950 to Frederick and Evelyn (Pigusch) Alman in Grand Haven. Terry graduated Grand Haven High School in 1968 and went on to receive his Associates Degree at Muskegon Community College. He worked at Hazekamp Meats for 28 years before his retirement and never missed a day of work. On September 18, 1976, he married...

Erma J. Shear, age 87 of Grand Haven, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Medi-Lodge Nursing Home. She was born on June 9, 1932 in Allendale, MI to the late Earl and Ruby (Fritz) Chaffee. Erma married John I. Shear on August 8, 1953 in Robinson Township. He preceded her in death December 2, 2008. Erma enjoyed working on puzzles and crossword books. She loved to watch the Detroit Tigers baseball games, but most of all Erma loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...

Rita Ann Wilkerson, age 73 of Grand Haven, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born on February 1, 1947 in Holland, MI to the late Leo and Johanna (Lubbers) Inderbitzen.    Rita attended Holland High School and lived in Texas for a short time before moving back to West Michigan, where she lived most of her life. She worked in healthcare and retail most of her working life, and in her younger years, she enjoyed...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William Folston McCormack Jr., age 63, on February 6, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William and Maxine (Rudnik) McCormack Sr. William graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1974. Following graduation, Bill attended Western Michigan University and obtained his Bachelor degree with emphasis on History and Political Science. He continued his education at Grand Valley State University,...

Marlene Sue Bushaw, age 72 of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at a local care facility. She was born on March 2, 1947 in Detroit, MI to the late Wayne and Florence Louise (Kleinhans) Preston. Marlene was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Grand Haven and former long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She loved art, writing, and attending music events. Marlene will be lovingly remembered and missed by her two sons, Steve Bushaw of Maryland and...

Harold Donald Strait, age 89 of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at a local care facility. He was born on April 8, 1930 Private Services were held. 

Dennis L. DeVries, age 67 of Muskegon, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Butterworth Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1952 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Harold and Floris (Swanson) DeVries.   Dennis was a lifelong resident of the West Michigan area, and worked at Magnum Coffee in Nunica for several years. He loved the outdoors and spent his free time fishing or hunting.   He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his sister, Jan (Michael) Stressman of...

James “Jim” Anson Mulder, age 73 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home. He was born on June 10, 1946 in Grand Haven, MI to the late Anson G. and Ruth (Westerhouse) Mulder. Jim served his country as an electrician’s mate in the US Navy from 1966 to 1971, during the Vietnam Era. He married Carol Hoover on June 17, 1977 in Muskegon, MI. Jim was a lifelong resident of Grand Haven who graduated from Grand Haven High School and then Grand Valley State...