All Obituaries

Carole Diantha Charneski, age 85 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at a local care facility. She was born on December 13, 1937, in Warren, MI to the late Lysle and Aner (Ely) Cole. Carole married Fred Charneski in 1953, and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1989. Carole worked as a nurse’s aide and housekeeper for Bortz Health Care in Warren for 22 years. She attended St. Patrick - St. Anthony Catholic Parish for many years, and was a member at the Senior Care...

Beatrice Maxine Clark, age 87 of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Harbor Hospice Leila and Cyrus Poppen Residence. She was born on January 9, 1936, in Grand Haven, MI to the late Matt and Irene (Lach) Kisosondi. Bea graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1954. She went on to work in the accounting department at Bastian Blessing, where she met, and later married, the love of her life, Kenneth Clark. Bea was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in...

Michelle Joy Reitzel, age 62 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Lakeshore Assisted Living. She was born on May 6, 1961 in Omaha, NE to Earl and Ula (Carpenter) Reitzel.  Michelle worked as an insurance company administrative assistant for several years and enjoyed traveling, reading, music, cooking, and socializing with friends. Michelle is lovingly remembered and missed by her sister, Malinda (Kirk) Craymer; brother, Michael (Paula) Reitzel; and her nieces and...

Scott Michael TenHagen passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Blodgett Hospital, after a short illness at 56 years old. He was born on November 17, 1966 to Gary and Carol (Matzen) TenHagen.  Scott was a teacher for Lakeshore Middle School and with the G.H.A.P.S. family for over 30 years. He loved teaching, but more important to him was connecting with his students on whatever level they were comfortable with. Whether it was fist bumps, or the, “Special...

Ronald Kent Ferrell, age 80 of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Holland. He was born on August 30, 1942 in Bedford, IN to the late John and Rebecca (Payne) Ferrell. Ron married Alyse Northedge on November 10, 2002, and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2022, after 20 years of marriage. Ron graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1961 and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army from 1962 to 1972, and then the US Navy from 1972 to 1985, seeing combat...

Gary Allen Green, age 84 of Grand Haven, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Grand Rapids, MI, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 6, 1938, in Chesterfield, PA, the beloved son of Alfred and Berna (Dunlap) Green. Preceding him in death were his parents, as well as his four brothers: Howard, Brent, Tom, and Bill, along with his sister Audrey. Gary and Ann were blessed with three children: Beth (John) Johnson, Bob Green, and Nancy (Craig) Buchanan. Gary cherished family...

  Michelle Ann Emerick, age 54 of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at home. She was born on October 14, 1968 in Muskegon, MI to Michael and Peggy (Hill) Rossiter. Michelle married Daniel A. Emerick on March 21, 1998 in Grand Haven. Michelle graduated from Grand Haven High School and lived in Grand Haven most of her life, working as a Pharmacy Technician at Pfaff Pharmacy in Grand Haven for 20 years before their closing. Michelle spent her time giving...

John Robert Engelsman, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Harbor Hospice - Leila and Cyrus Poppen Residence, surrounded by family. He was born on May 30, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Effie (Drenth) Engelsman. John married Betty Meppelink on January 31, 1964, in Hudsonville, MI.  He began his career at a young age, starting work in the onion fields. He then was employed as a Painter and Carpenter, later working at Challenge...

Frances Jeanne Nietering, age 103 of Ferrysburg, MI, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Robbinswood Assisted Living. She was born on October 14, 1919 in Ferrysburg, MI to the late John and Clara (Westhoff) Katt. Jeanne married Albert “Bud”  Nietering on July 3, 1939 in Napoleon, OH, later moving to Spring Lake, MI. He preceded her in death on October 16, 2009, after 70 years of marriage. Jeanne graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1937 and attended Muskegon...

Bruce Allen Swanson, age 84 of Fruitport, MI, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Norton Shores, MI. He was born on November 3, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Lawrence and Olive (Hosler) Swanson. Bruce graduated from Coopersville High School, Class of 1957 and served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He married Lona Plews on April 12, 1958, and they shared 65 years of marriage. Bruce loved to work on and fix cars which led to him being a Ford mechanic for 45 years. He was...