All Obituaries

Paul McKinnon, age 70 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Spectrum Health Hospital Grand Rapids. He was born on June 1, 1953, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Thomas and Geneva (Dixon) McKinnon.  Paul graduated from Grand Haven High School and eventually began a long career in law enforcement. He retired from the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office after 25 years of service.  Paul was an outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time on Middle Island in Lake...

Esther S. Breiding, age 77 of Grand Haven, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on September 25, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dr. Robert W. and Mary Louise (Shaughnessy) Stevens. Esther married Raymond Breiding on April 24, 1971, in St. Louis, and together they had four children. Esther graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in St. Louis and then earned her Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis...

Kevin Michael Blessman, age 57 of Robinson Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at home. He was born on March 1, 1967, in Monroe, MI, to Sharon (Don) Gary and Jack (Connie) Blessman. Kevin graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1985. Upon graduation from high school, he went on to proudly serve his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Fife from 1985 to 1989 and was recognized as Sailor of the Year.  Kevin’s career started by serving as a...

Morris “Morrie” Ray Tubergen, age 91 of Grand Haven, formerly of Holland and West Olive, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Morrie, the youngest of four children, was born on November 1, 1932 in Fremont, MI, to the late Ben and Fannie (Scott) Tubergen. Morrie graduated from Fremont High School and Calvin College, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in education. He then received a master’s degree in counseling from Western Michigan University. While...

Timothy “Tim” Lee Bottje, age 84 of Hesperia, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1940, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Robert and Alberta (Smith) Bottje. Tim married Marcia Peric on January 18, 1963, in Grand Haven. She preceded him in death on October 28, 2023, after 60 years of marriage. Tim graduated from High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the Army National Guard from 1962 to 1967. He...

Theresa Marie Spangler, age 66 of Robinson Township, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at home. She was born on February 27, 1958, in Lansing, MI, to Richard and Geraldine (DeSmith) Ansbaugh. Theresa graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to become a Physical Therapy Technician, working for the former North Ottawa Community Hospital for over 30 years. She loved all animals, especially horses and wolves. Theresa was a giving and inquisitive person who was always willing to...

Robert “Bob” Charles Farmer, age 92 of Grand Haven, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at home. He was born on July 2, 1931, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Robert and Frances (Modrack) Farmer. Bob married Charlene Cribley on October 7, 1967, in Coopersville, MI. Bob graduated from Grand Haven High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the US Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War Era. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps, he worked as a...

Diana Lynn Ten Brink, age 67 of Robinson Township, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at home. She was born on October 5, 1956, in Grand Haven, MI, to the late Ellis and Marilyn (King) Pierson. Diana married Timothy Ten Brink on February 9, 2005, in Grand Haven. She was a wonderful mother and wife who devoted her life to taking care of others, especially her twin sister, Debbie. Diana enjoyed being outdoors and would often be found camping, hunting, and mushroom foraging. She was also a...

Gary C. Sudy, age 74 of Grand Haven, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Grand Pines Assisted Living. He was born on February 23, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to the late Chester “Chet” and Virginia (Czech) Sudy. Gary graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School and worked as an insurance salesman for most of his career before his retirement. He was a devoted member and pillar of the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) community, helping and sponsoring many people over the...

Ruth Elizabeth (Schuetky) Tague, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Ruth, a most loving, kind, and caring mother and grandmother, was born on May 1, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Hans and Katharine (Doud) Schuetky.  She was an only child, but considered her childhood friend, Edith (Bos) Goodyke, her sister. Ruth spent most of her younger years in Holland, Michigan and was even a Klompen Dancer in the Tulip Time Parade. When she was 7 years old, she spent time in...