Ardith DaFoe 82 longtime Lansing advocate dies
Ardith Jeanne DaFoe 82 died December 5 2020. Born November 11 1938 in Allegan County Zeeland to Clarence and Ann Brower she pursued police work and social service. A lawyer and advocate for children she served as Big Sisters director and Michigan drug policy official. Survived by brother Bob Brower children Rachelle Whitacre Chad DaFoe grandchildren and other relatives. A future memorial will be held. services by Gorsline Runciman Williamston Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardith Jeanne DaFoe
Clarence
Ann Brower
Allegan County
Zeeland
Ardith
Holland Christian High School
Hope College
Lansing Police Department
Michigan State University
Big Sisters of
Lansing
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Cooley Law School
Office of Drug Control Policy For
Michigan
U.S. House of Representatives
Williamston
Okemos
Harley Brower
Bob Brower
Rachelle
Rob) Whitacre
Chad DaFoe
Kourtnee
Bob) Hornberger
Amelia
Michael Whitacre
Darrell
Adelia) DaFoe
Kourtee
Michael
Sherwood Road
Joan Demaray 58 dies. longtime Haworth assistant and volunteer
Joan Demaray age 58 died unexpectedly December 7 2020 at home. She worked 40 years as administrative assistant for Haworth and held a business degree from Davenport University. She volunteered with Great Lakes Lighthouse Association and the Grand Rapids Symphony and was active at Life Change Community Church. Visitation December 15 2020 at Life Change Church Dorr MI with masks. funeral at 2 PM officiated by Rev Steve Jones. Burial Burnips Cemetery. Memorials to Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Assoc or Life Change Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Demaray
Joan
Haworth
Davenport University
Great Lakes Lighthouse Association
Grand Rapids Symphony
Life Change Community Church
Cecil Demaray
Forbes
Bertha) Ryne
Lois) Demaray
Anna Demaray
Betty Demaray
Jeff Demaray
Jesse
Stacy Demaray
Jennifer
James
Jake
Zack
Ryan
Newell St
Dorr
Steve Jones
Langeland Sterenberg Antenna Funeral Home
Burnips
Great Lakes
Assoc
Mackinaw City
Martin Van Den Bosch Remembered for Quiet Public Service
The obituary notes Martin Van Den Bosch died December 12, 2000. It describes him as a quiet, steadfast figure who never sought praise and worked quietly for those he loved, a firm foundation through life’s storms and a sturdy hand in times of stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van den Bosch
Death Notice for Sandy Bouwman 56 in Allendale Michigan
Sandy Bouwman, 56, died December 7, 2020, at Holland Hospital. A celebration of life will be December 12 at Life Stream Church, Allendale, with visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11:15 a.m. Masks required due to COVID-19. memorials to Lakeshore Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Bouwman
Holland Hospital
Life Stream Church
Lake Michigan Drive
Allendale
Lakeshorememorial.com
Maxine DeBruyn noted dancer and Hope College founder
Maxine Debruyn 83 died December 9 2020 after a life as a nationally acclaimed dance educator and founder of Hope College Dance Department. She taught in Boston and joined Jacob's Pillow before marrying Bob DeBruyn and building a premier college program. Her leadership spanned National Dance Education Organization Kennedy Center advisory roles and global dance groups. A memorial will be held later due to COVID 19 with arrangements by Yntema Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may support Hope College endowment and dance programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope College
Maxine Harris DeBruyn
Madge L. Griswold Harris
Willard C. Harris
Margret
Michigan State University
Maxine
Boston
Jacob’s Pillow
Martha Graham
Robert “Bob
DeBruyn
Michigan State
Harvard
Bob
DeBruyn Produce
Margret Christine
Dorothy Wiley DeLong
National Association of Schools of Dance
National Dance Education Organization
Kennedy Center For the Arts
Michigan Council For Arts and Cultural Affairs
Michigan Dance Council
National Association For Schools of Dance and Dance
the Child International
Unesco Conseil Interationale de la Danse
U.S
Cecchetti Council For America International
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Department of Education
Michigan Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Michigan
Hope Church
Joann Brooks
Elsie Lamb
National
Sacred Dance Guild
Michigan Alliance For Arts and Education
Girl Scouts Board
OAR
Holland Area
StrikeTime Dance Company
Michigan Historical Trust
Holland Museum
Holland Arts Council
Opera
Symphony
Holland
Evergreen Commons
Resthaven Good Shepherd
Holland/Zeeland
DeBruyns
Lakeshore House
Second Reformed Church of
Zeeland
Port Sheldon
Lakeshore
Grand Canyon
Jp’s
McAllen
Texas
Tonya Bramer
Tasha Farmer
Brett Pynnonen
Nicki Flinn
Jade Castillo
Rene) Pfatschbacher
Fabienne
Vienna
Judith Castillo
Ralph) Diaz
Leila
Joaquin
Luz
Isla
Justin
Angela) Castillo
Marcus
Tess
Daniel Morgan
Ashley Morgan
Yntema Funeral Home
Yntemash.com
Hope College Maxine DeBruyn Endowment Fund
Hope College Dance Legacy
O.A.R. Inc
Kenneth DeBoer Sr. 94 obituary and family details
Kenneth J. DeBoer Sr 94 longtime Michigan Bell executive and Navy veteran dies. Born April 25 1926 in Grand Rapids he served in World War II aboard USS LCS L3 76 and retired in 1983 as district manager. Survived by six children several grandchildren and great grandchildren a private memorial service will be held. Cremation already occurred and condolences directed to Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth J. DeBoer Sr
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Bert
Florence
Idsinga) DeBoer
Lord
Ken
South
Michigan Bell Telephone
Gloria Iacovoni
Gary
Sue) McLenihan
Wyoming
Josh McLenihan
Robin Baker
Belding
James
Karen) Baker
Ron
Linda) Baker
Gary Baker
Oregon
Margarite Hulsapple
Lois Baker
Brandi DeBoer
Larry Rodarmer
Matthysse
Kuiper DeGraaf
Mkdfuneralhome.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ardith DaFoe
Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes
Williamston Chapel
Grwilliamston.com
Mardean, Aldajean, Darwin
Lindsay
Maxine Debruyn
Kenneth DeBoer Sr
American Legion
Gerontology Network
Hope Network
Patsy Gordon
Stephen
Joy) DeBoer
East Lansing
Kenneth Jr
Margaret) DeBoer
Granger
Jed
Kathy) DeBoer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!