Dolores Vanden Heuvel, 86
Dolores “Laurie” Vanden Heuvel, 86, of Holland, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Geoffrey and Darlene Vanden Heuvel, Jane and Drew Jelgerhuis, Joel and Deb Vanden Heuvel, Jim and Ruth Vanden Heuvel, and Jon and Vicki Vanden Heuvel; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron and Gert Van Putten; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Jim Zuidema, and Bill and Ellen Vanden Heuvel.
The memorial service to honor the life of Laurie Vanden Heuvel will be held at 12 noon Friday, April 11, at Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 259 Central Ave., Holland. Interment will be in Garfield Park Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.
Barbara Mummert, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Barbara was a kind, gentle, and joyful woman. She was a woman of faith, and it caused her to demonstrate empathy and understanding; and all felt welcome around her. She was loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Warren Zickuhr.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon Mummert; son, Michael and Ruthann Mummert; son, David and Michelle Mummert; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Daniel Sullivan, Gabrielle Mummert, Noah and Taite Mummert, Lauren Nery and Olivia Nery; sister-in-law, Francis and Gary Wolfe; niece, Tammy and Jeff Fallon; and nephew, Tim Wolfe.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at Third Reformed Church, 111 W. 13th St. Holland. Visitation with the family will be from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Third Reformed Church.
Burial to take place in Graafschap Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Barbara's honor may be given to Third Reformed Church.
Rudell “Rudy” Kleinheksel, 97, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2025.
Rudy was born on April 2, 1928 to Gerald and Ruth Kleinheksel. Rudy was a chicken farmer for many years and then worked for SEMCO Energy for 20 years. He was a member of Central Wesleyan Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Hennie; son -in- law, Rick Kraker; brother, Norman Kleinheksel; sister, Marilyn (Don) Brower; in-laws, Ray and Gert Mokma, Ivan and Reka DeJonge, and Russ and Dorothy Borgman.
Rudy is survived by his son, Larry (Lin) Kleinheksel; daughters, Judy (Ron) Frego and Carla (Ed) Kraker/Bricker; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Norma Kleinheksel and Jim and Mary Rozeboom.
A celebration of Rudy’s life will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Central Wesleyan Church Chapel, 446 W. 40th St. in Holland, with Rev. Lynn Bruce officiating. Please use entrance G when entering the chapel. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m. prior to the service at the Central Wesleyan Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Upward Bound or Emmanuel Hospice.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Resthaven Maplewoods for the care and love they showed Rudy.
Donald Allen Snide, 80, of Zeeland, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Don will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his strong work ethic, and his willingness to give advice and assistance to those who sought it out. He was an elder of The Foundry Church, Chairman of the Jennings Memorial Foundation and a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Don is survived by his wife, Sharon Post; children, Don Snide and Jenn Jakubowski; stepchildren, Derek and Shruti Post, Anjalie and Lance Wassink, and Tiana Lamberts; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Ainsley, Zayden, Eli, Nadia and Mira.
A private family service was planned. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
David Michael Fackler, 75, of Somerset, Ky., formerly of Zeeland, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025.
Dave was born March 7, 1949. "Poppy", as he was affectionately referred to by his 10 grandchildren, began life's adventures in Detroit in the home of Paul and Geraldine Fackler.
Dave’s life calling was in ministry where he served at Youth for Christ, on missionary service projects, the local food pantry, and volunteering with the Billy Graham Association. Dave met some of the neatest people on the planet and made them feel seen. These new friends stuck closer than the cheese dust on his finger tips after eating a bowl of Cheetos.
Because of Dave, people learned who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. As an added bonus, people often heard spontaneous outbursts featuring Dave’s signature phrases "E-Yooow" and "Glory!" This was his original way of celebrating God's faithfulness and goodness in his life.
Above all, Dave loved his family. He was married to his wife, Tish (Price) Fackler, for nearly 52 years. Together, they raised three children: Michael (Shani) of Casper, Wyo., Libby (Miles) Hanon of Mustang, Okla. and Matthew (Megan) of Somerset, Ky. Dave was also a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Ryleigh, Brody, Micah, Zanah, Gabe, Asher, Emme, Lane, Remi and Lucy. He leaves behind many friends, mentees, and a close-knit community of brothers and sisters in Christ.
There will be a celebration of David’s life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Family Church - Grace Campus, 9530 Woodbridge St., Zeeland.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to “West MI Youth for Christ” in memory of David Fackler.
Gary William Noble, age 69, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.
Gary was born on Oct. 20, 1955 in Berkley to Ruth and Earl Noble. He worked for many years as a retail manager for several different companies, but he found joy in retiring to be a full-time grandpa and golfer.
Gary's passions were his family, golfing, hiking in the National Parks, playing euchre, researching genealogy, sports, and a glass of good bourbon. He will be greatly missed and his legacy will carry on with his beautiful grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Brittany Noble (Em) and Collette Schreur (Reid); brothers, Raymond and Richard; sister, Sharon Lukomski (Tom); grandchildren, Rose and William Schreur (his namesake); his former spouse, Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.
A private family service was planned. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Jonah Roelofs, 21, of Holland, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a 15-month battle with Burkitt’s Lymphoma on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Jonah attended Zeeland Christian School, Holland Christian High School and the Careerline Tech Center plumbing program. He graduated from Holland Christian in 2022. After graduation, Jonah worked as a pipefitter at Cutting Edge Excavating. Jonah enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on trucks, his large friend group and dogs.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Betsi Roelofs; siblings, Nate and Hannah Roelofs (Belle and Sofia), and Beka Roelofs and her fiancé Nick Oostra; grandparents, Alysce Roelofs, and Al and Muriel Brower; aunts and uncles, Beth and Scott Roede, Amy and Brent Dreyer, and Todd Brower, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Stan Roelofs.
A celebration of life to honor Jonah was held Saturday, April 5, at Engedi Church, 710 Chicago Dr., Suite 100, Holland. Interment was in West Drenthe Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Paws With A Cause, Sportspersons Ministries International, or Van Andel Cancer Institute.
Wayne Geurink, 75, of Borculo, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025.
Wayne graduated from Holland Christian High School. He proudly served for six years in the Army National Guard. Wayne was a longtime member of Borculo Christian Reformed Church where he served as deacon and elder. Wayne and his brother Terry owned and operated Maple Hill Dairy, a multi-generational farm. Wayne’s greatest passion was to serve his Lord and Savior and help people to know God.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy; his children and grandchildren, Kari and Matt Nienhuis (Noelle, Addison, Emma, Scarlett and Ava), Kristin and Dan Sterk (Mazy), Katelyn and John Jongekrijg (Ellie, Liam & Mya); brother, Terry and Linda Geurink; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Linda Styf, Rick and Sandy Bussis, Mark and Deb Bussis, and Randy Ponstein.
A funeral service to honor the life of Wayne was held Thursday, April 3 at Borculo Christian Reformed Church, 6464 96th Ave., Zeeland. Interment was in Borculo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hungry for Christ.
Nicomedes Callejas, 57, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Nick graduated from Fennville High School in 1985, and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He later got his CDL and moved America for 25 years.
He is survived by his loving daughter and granddaughters, Ashton (Adam) Wolf (Adelyn Alexis, Salem Elizabeth, Wrenley James, and Rowan Quinn); mother, Juanita Callejas; siblings, Esther (Mark) Fifelski, Esteban (Melissa) Callejas, Robert (Maris) Callejas, Guadalupe Callejas, Naomi Muyskens and her fiancé Daniel Johnson, Minerva (Jeremy) Breeding and Samuel (Marcia) Callejas; many nieces and nephews.
Nick was preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Callejas, and his brother-in-law, David Muyskens.
Funeral services to honor Nick’s life were held Wednesday, April 9 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland, with the Rev. Steve Callejas Jr. officiating. Interment was in Star Cemetery, Jamestown Charter Township.
She is survived by her children, Geoffrey and Darlene Vanden Heuvel, Jane and Drew Jelgerhuis, Joel and Deb Vanden Heuvel, Jim and Ruth Vanden Heuvel, and Jon and Vicki Vanden Heuvel; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Ron and Gert Van Putten; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Jim Zuidema, and Bill and Ellen Vanden Heuvel.
The memorial service to honor the life of Laurie Vanden Heuvel will be held at 12 noon Friday, April 11, at Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 259 Central Ave., Holland. Interment will be in Garfield Park Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.
Barbara Mummert, 86
Barbara Mummert, 86, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Barbara was a kind, gentle, and joyful woman. She was a woman of faith, and it caused her to demonstrate empathy and understanding; and all felt welcome around her. She was loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Warren Zickuhr.
She is survived by her husband, Gordon Mummert; son, Michael and Ruthann Mummert; son, David and Michelle Mummert; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Daniel Sullivan, Gabrielle Mummert, Noah and Taite Mummert, Lauren Nery and Olivia Nery; sister-in-law, Francis and Gary Wolfe; niece, Tammy and Jeff Fallon; and nephew, Tim Wolfe.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at Third Reformed Church, 111 W. 13th St. Holland. Visitation with the family will be from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Third Reformed Church.
Burial to take place in Graafschap Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Barbara's honor may be given to Third Reformed Church.
Rudell Kleinheksel, 97
Rudell “Rudy” Kleinheksel, 97, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2025.
Rudy was born on April 2, 1928 to Gerald and Ruth Kleinheksel. Rudy was a chicken farmer for many years and then worked for SEMCO Energy for 20 years. He was a member of Central Wesleyan Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Hennie; son -in- law, Rick Kraker; brother, Norman Kleinheksel; sister, Marilyn (Don) Brower; in-laws, Ray and Gert Mokma, Ivan and Reka DeJonge, and Russ and Dorothy Borgman.
Rudy is survived by his son, Larry (Lin) Kleinheksel; daughters, Judy (Ron) Frego and Carla (Ed) Kraker/Bricker; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Norma Kleinheksel and Jim and Mary Rozeboom.
A celebration of Rudy’s life will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Central Wesleyan Church Chapel, 446 W. 40th St. in Holland, with Rev. Lynn Bruce officiating. Please use entrance G when entering the chapel. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 4:45 p.m. prior to the service at the Central Wesleyan Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Upward Bound or Emmanuel Hospice.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents of Resthaven Maplewoods for the care and love they showed Rudy.
Donald Snide, 80
Donald Allen Snide, 80, of Zeeland, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Don will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his strong work ethic, and his willingness to give advice and assistance to those who sought it out. He was an elder of The Foundry Church, Chairman of the Jennings Memorial Foundation and a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Don is survived by his wife, Sharon Post; children, Don Snide and Jenn Jakubowski; stepchildren, Derek and Shruti Post, Anjalie and Lance Wassink, and Tiana Lamberts; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Ainsley, Zayden, Eli, Nadia and Mira.
A private family service was planned. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
David Fackler, 75
David Michael Fackler, 75, of Somerset, Ky., formerly of Zeeland, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025.
Dave was born March 7, 1949. "Poppy", as he was affectionately referred to by his 10 grandchildren, began life's adventures in Detroit in the home of Paul and Geraldine Fackler.
Dave’s life calling was in ministry where he served at Youth for Christ, on missionary service projects, the local food pantry, and volunteering with the Billy Graham Association. Dave met some of the neatest people on the planet and made them feel seen. These new friends stuck closer than the cheese dust on his finger tips after eating a bowl of Cheetos.
Because of Dave, people learned who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. As an added bonus, people often heard spontaneous outbursts featuring Dave’s signature phrases "E-Yooow" and "Glory!" This was his original way of celebrating God's faithfulness and goodness in his life.
Above all, Dave loved his family. He was married to his wife, Tish (Price) Fackler, for nearly 52 years. Together, they raised three children: Michael (Shani) of Casper, Wyo., Libby (Miles) Hanon of Mustang, Okla. and Matthew (Megan) of Somerset, Ky. Dave was also a proud grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Ryleigh, Brody, Micah, Zanah, Gabe, Asher, Emme, Lane, Remi and Lucy. He leaves behind many friends, mentees, and a close-knit community of brothers and sisters in Christ.
There will be a celebration of David’s life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Family Church - Grace Campus, 9530 Woodbridge St., Zeeland.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to “West MI Youth for Christ” in memory of David Fackler.
Gary Noble, 69
Gary William Noble, age 69, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.
Gary was born on Oct. 20, 1955 in Berkley to Ruth and Earl Noble. He worked for many years as a retail manager for several different companies, but he found joy in retiring to be a full-time grandpa and golfer.
Gary's passions were his family, golfing, hiking in the National Parks, playing euchre, researching genealogy, sports, and a glass of good bourbon. He will be greatly missed and his legacy will carry on with his beautiful grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Brittany Noble (Em) and Collette Schreur (Reid); brothers, Raymond and Richard; sister, Sharon Lukomski (Tom); grandchildren, Rose and William Schreur (his namesake); his former spouse, Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.
A private family service was planned. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Jonah Roelofs, 21
Jonah Roelofs, 21, of Holland, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a 15-month battle with Burkitt’s Lymphoma on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Jonah attended Zeeland Christian School, Holland Christian High School and the Careerline Tech Center plumbing program. He graduated from Holland Christian in 2022. After graduation, Jonah worked as a pipefitter at Cutting Edge Excavating. Jonah enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on trucks, his large friend group and dogs.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Betsi Roelofs; siblings, Nate and Hannah Roelofs (Belle and Sofia), and Beka Roelofs and her fiancé Nick Oostra; grandparents, Alysce Roelofs, and Al and Muriel Brower; aunts and uncles, Beth and Scott Roede, Amy and Brent Dreyer, and Todd Brower, and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Stan Roelofs.
A celebration of life to honor Jonah was held Saturday, April 5, at Engedi Church, 710 Chicago Dr., Suite 100, Holland. Interment was in West Drenthe Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Paws With A Cause, Sportspersons Ministries International, or Van Andel Cancer Institute.
Wayne Geurink, 75
Wayne Geurink, 75, of Borculo, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025.
Wayne graduated from Holland Christian High School. He proudly served for six years in the Army National Guard. Wayne was a longtime member of Borculo Christian Reformed Church where he served as deacon and elder. Wayne and his brother Terry owned and operated Maple Hill Dairy, a multi-generational farm. Wayne’s greatest passion was to serve his Lord and Savior and help people to know God.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy; his children and grandchildren, Kari and Matt Nienhuis (Noelle, Addison, Emma, Scarlett and Ava), Kristin and Dan Sterk (Mazy), Katelyn and John Jongekrijg (Ellie, Liam & Mya); brother, Terry and Linda Geurink; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Linda Styf, Rick and Sandy Bussis, Mark and Deb Bussis, and Randy Ponstein.
A funeral service to honor the life of Wayne was held Thursday, April 3 at Borculo Christian Reformed Church, 6464 96th Ave., Zeeland. Interment was in Borculo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hungry for Christ.
Nicomedes Callejas, 57
Nicomedes Callejas, 57, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Nick graduated from Fennville High School in 1985, and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He later got his CDL and moved America for 25 years.
He is survived by his loving daughter and granddaughters, Ashton (Adam) Wolf (Adelyn Alexis, Salem Elizabeth, Wrenley James, and Rowan Quinn); mother, Juanita Callejas; siblings, Esther (Mark) Fifelski, Esteban (Melissa) Callejas, Robert (Maris) Callejas, Guadalupe Callejas, Naomi Muyskens and her fiancé Daniel Johnson, Minerva (Jeremy) Breeding and Samuel (Marcia) Callejas; many nieces and nephews.
Nick was preceded in death by his father, Guadalupe Callejas, and his brother-in-law, David Muyskens.
Funeral services to honor Nick’s life were held Wednesday, April 9 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland, with the Rev. Steve Callejas Jr. officiating. Interment was in Star Cemetery, Jamestown Charter Township.
