James R. Ritzema, 89, Holland, dies at Freedom Village
James R. Ritzema of Holland died September 2 at Freedom Village with family by his side. Born in Grand Rapids, he married Peggy Riefel in 1952 and lived in Birmingham, Michigan, before retiring to Holland. He is survived by Peggy and son Rich, with a celebration of life set for Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at Dykstra Funeral Home Northwood Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Ritzema
Holland
Freedom Village
James
Grand Rapids
Peggy Riefel
Birmingham
Jim
Rich
Peggy
Evergreen Commons
Raymond Ritzema
Tina) Ritzema
Rose Ringewold 94 Holland resident dies after brief illness
Rose Mae Ringewold aged 94 of Holland died August 30 2018 at LakeSide Vista. Born May 4 1924 in Holland to George and Anna Hamburg she belonged to Bethany Christian Reformed Church and its Ladies Dorcas Society and Crossroad Prison Ministry. She is survived by children Marylou Tom Kathy, grandchildren Amanda Christina Gunnery Sgt Thomas, great grandchildren Savannah Michael Isabelle Zachary Ada Faye and siblings George Sophia and Gertrude. Visitation September 6 at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home and funeral September 7 at Bethany church with burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials to Spectrum Hospice and Holland Christian Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Mae Ringewold
Holland
LakeSide Vista
Rose
George
Anna Hamburg
Bethany Christian Reformed Church
Ladies Dorcal Society
Lyle Ringewold
Marylou Ringewold
Tom
Kathy) Ringwold
Amanda
Jonathan) Schrotenboer
Christina
Craig) Martin
Thomas
Haley) Ringwold
Savannah Schrotenboer
Michael Schrotenboer
Isabelle Martin
Zachary Ringwold
Ada Faye Ringwold
George James
Sophia
Hamburg
Gertrude Bitterby
Nevada
Grace Hoffman
Langeland-Sterenberg
E 16Th St
32Nd St
Dan Walcott
Lakewood Cemetery
Spectrum Hospice
Holland Christian Schools
Langelandsterenberg.com
Minimum wage group vows suit if GOP lawmakers stymie measure
Organizers of a ballot initiative seek $12 minimum wage in Michigan and warn they will sue if the Republican led Legislature approves the proposal to block or weaken it later. Attorney Mark Brewer calls the plan unconstitutional saying the constitution grants three options for citizen initiated bills. He notes the debate centers on adopt and amend tactics and potential later lame duck changes.
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Lansing
Michigan
Mark Brewer
Brewer
Capitol Steps
Senate
Arlan Meekhof
Amber McCann
William Hinds 41 dies at home in Holland Michigan
William Hinds a 41 year old resident of West Michigan died August 28 at home from natural causes. He worked as a driver and dispatcher for MAX Macatawa Area Express in Holland and is survived by his father William Hinds and sisters Jodie Leese Laurie Jackson and several step sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held September 7 at the MAX building in Holland from 10 30 a m to 1 p m with memorial gifts suggested to Building Men for Life.
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William Parry Hinds
Rolla
Missouri
Will
Nancy Hinds
William
Bill) Hinds
West Michigan
Grand Rapids
MAX — Macatawa Area Express
Holland
Bill
Kay Hinds
Jodie
Rick) Leese
Laurie
Jerry) Jackson
Missy
Mark) Grandtelli
Kimberly Richards
Jaime Murdock
MAX— Macatawa Area Express
Greenway Drive
Country Club Road
Ste A
Marilyn Akey 67, longtime Michigan resident dies at home
Marilyn Ruth Akey, age 67, of Fennville Michigan, died August 31 2018 at her home. Born October 10 1950 in Middletown Ohio to William C and Mary E Akers, she enjoyed knitting gardening sunsets bird feeding and puzzles. Survived by husband Michael four children and eleven grandchildren, siblings Jim Sarah and Bill. Funeral mass September 5 at St Peter Catholic Church Douglas with burial in Douglas Cemetery. Visitation September 4 at Dykstra Funeral Home Saugatuck Chapel. Memorials to Christian Neighbors C/O St Peter Catholic Church. Online registry at dykstrafuneralhome.com.
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Marilyn Ruth Akey
Fennville
Michigan
Middletown
Ohio
William C
Mary E. Akers
Marilyn
Chicago Bulls
William
Mary
Mark
Michael
Mike
Peggy
Molly
Gary
Melissa
Alex
Matt
Lana
Marianna
Margaret
Aiden
Lauren
Dominic
Marco
Byrdie
Lia
Frankie
Max
Mattie
Jim Akers
Sarah Fitzhugh
Bill Akers
St. Peter Catholic Church
St. Peter Drive
Douglas
Fabio Garzon
Douglas Cemetery
Dykstra Funeral Home
Saugatuck Chapel
Lake Street
Saugatuck
Christian Neighbors
C/O
St Peters Dr. Douglas
Dykstrafuneral Home.com
Philip H Landes 92 lifelong banker and bridge enthusiast
Philip Harper Landes, born 1926 in Cuiaba Brazil, died August 16 at 92. Survived by four children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Memorial service at Hope Church Holland Michigan September 7 at 11 a.m. Reception at 10 a.m. Donations suggested to BrightFocus Foundation.
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Phil
Cuiaba
Mato Grosso
Brazil
Mary Louise
Aerospace Defense Command
Colorado Springs
First Presbyterian Church of
Hope Church
Holland
Alan Landes
Connie
Dinah Fisher
Thomas
Perry Landes
Pamela
Nancy Hill
John
Philip
Margaret Landes
Pauline Browne
George Landes
Mary Elizabeth Hodgkiss
James Allen
11Th St. Holland MI
BrightFocus Foundation
Brightfocus.org
Randall Dokter 71 remembered in Holland obituary
Randall Clare Dokter of Holland died September 1 2018 at age 71. He served in Vietnam 1969 70 and owned MarketWise Industrial Sales. Survived by Laurel his wife of 50 years and their children grandchildren and brothers. Funeral September 5 2018 at Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church with visitations September 4 at Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home. Memorials to Holland langelandsterenberg com.
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Randall Clare Dokter
Holland
Randy
Michigan
Clarence and
Fanna (Tripp) Dokter
Holland Christian High School
Laurel Karsten
U.S. Army
Vietnam
Laurel
Troy
Julie Dokter
Kailey
Zach
Kelsey
Todd
Sheila Dokter
Jillian
Gentille
Alaina
Zeeland
Ryan
Lindsey Dokter
Wynn
Harderwyk Christian
Arlene Yonker 92 Bentheim resident dies after 93rd birthday
Arlene Yonker of Bentheim died Saturday September 1 2018 four days before her ninety third birthday. She was a longtime Bentheim Reformed Church member and beloved matriarch survived by four children ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Friday September 7 2018 at Bentheim Reformed Church with visitation 5 8 p.m. Thursday September 6 at Yntema Funeral Home. Memorials to Hospice of Holland.
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Arlene Yonker
Bentheim
Arlene
Willa
Wren
Marianne Yonker
Polly Stroven
Bev
Yntenna Funeral Home
S. State Street
Doug Baker
Jon Delger
Hospice of
Holland
Yntemash.com
Death Notice Justin E. Petroelje 89 Zeeland
Justin E. Petroelje of Zeeland died September 3 2018 at Resthaven Care Center. Arrangements are announced by Langeland Sterenberg Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin E. Petroelje
Zeeland
Resthaven Care Center
Langeland- Sterenberg Funeral Home
Langelandsterenberg
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Northwood Chapel
Douglas Avenue
Dykstra Funeralhome.com
Dykstra
Rose Ringewold
William Hinds
Marilyn Akey
Philip Harper Landes
Randall Dokter
Kendra Ensley
Hollandsentinel
Alam LeeReee
Kendra.ensley
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