Jacqueline Capel, 67
Jacqueline Jean “Jackie” Capel, 67, of Hudsonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Jacqueline was born June 17, 1958, in Bellflower, Calif., to Jake R. and Jean (Bok) Kroes. She was the second-born of the five Kroes children. She graduated from high school and while in college she met Barry Capel. Jackie and Barry married on Aug. 11, 1978. They raised their four children in Hudsonville and they are members of Georgetown Christian Reformed Church.
Jackie was the special glue of the Capel family. Her priority was serving her family, friends, church, and community the best way possible. Jackie always enjoyed hosting family events, preparing meals, baking, and making people feel welcomed, seen, and loved. At church Jackie did this as a young adult mentor, checking in on the college-aged members of Georgetown CRC. Jackie was a dedicated “soccer mom” for her four kids, always there and always supportive.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Barry; their children and grandchildren, Tyson and Lindsay Capel (Levi, Cade, Hazel), Jill and Matt Bakker (Evie, Arie, Liam), Brett Capel and fiancé Raquel Huamani, Paige and Grant Wolffis (Blake); siblings, Mary Ann Slegers, Wilma and Joe Musser, Adrian and Rashelle Kroes, Wendy and Mike Siegersma; in-laws, Brian and Jane Capel, Brenda and Bob Bodnar, Bruce and Cyndee Capel, Blair Capel, Brad and Becky Capel; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Jim Slegers.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 6475 40th Ave., Hudsonville. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 25, also at Georgetown CRC. Interment will be in Georgetown Cemetery.
Arrangements by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Arlene Vanden Bosch, 91
Arlene M. Vanden Bosch, 91, of Holland, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Resthaven Care Center.
Arlene was a member of Trinity Reformed Church and volunteered in the Holland Hospital library. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Vanden Bosch, in 2015; brothers, LaVern “Pete” Welling and Earl Welling; sister-in-law, Arlene Welling; and brother-in-law, Adrian Vanden Bosch.
Arlene is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Craig) Dalman of Holland, Kathy (Kevin) Stoike of Holland and Ronda Suprise of Missouri; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Doris Welling and Lois Vanden Bosch.
A private burial was planned at Graafschap Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Resthaven Care Center or Hospice of Holland.
Linda Weber, 87
Linda Lou Weber, 87, of Burnips, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Linda was born Aug. 29, 1937 in Burnips, and lived there her entire life. She went to Hudsonville High School and worked at Michigan Bell as an accountant after graduating. She married Jim Weber in 1959 and stopped working to be a stay-at-home mom after their daughter, Jamie, was born. Jeff, Shari and Shawn soon followed.
When Jim and Linda’s youngest started kindergarten at Burnips Elementary School, Linda started working at the school. She continued to work at Hamilton Community Schools as a teacher’s aide and reading tutor until she retired. Linda loved teaching kids to read and her students knew she cared about them, not just their reading scores.
The foundation underpinning all of Linda’s life was her faith. She was raised in the Burnips United Methodist Church and lived the values she learned in that church through service. She was a Sunday school teacher, a youth group leader, led a Bible study and prayer group and was an active member in the church’s women’s group.
Linda also regularly volunteered at Camp Sunshine, a program for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which resonated for Linda because of her sister Karen who passed away at the age of 16. Acceptance and unconditional love for others were core values Linda put into action throughout her life, directly stemming from her faith.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James Weber, on May 26, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Jamie and Jim Bussis, Jeff and Susie Weber, Shari Weber, and Shawn and Tara Weber; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Marie Alward; and her best friend since high school, Joyce Dalman.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at Burnips United Methodist Church, 4241 30th St., Burnips. Interment will be in Salem Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
In lieu of flowers – and in keeping with Linda’s values – memorial contributions may be given to The Literacy Center of West Michigan at literacycenterwm.org/give or by mail to 1120 Monroe Ave. NW Ste 240, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; or to Camp Sunshine at campsunshinemichigan.org/donate or by mail to 291 W. Lakewood Blvd., Suite G, Holland, MI 49424.
Simon Schoon, 88
Simon John Schoon, 88, of Zeeland, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Simon “Si” was born Dec. 1, 1936, in Corsica, S.D., to Cornelius and Margaret (Buist) Schoon. He was home schooled through the eighth grade and worked on the family farm.
In 1955 when Si turned 18, he moved to West Michigan, and his parents followed him in 1957. Si was set up on a roller-skating blind date with Doris Eding. They later married on Oct. 12, 1962, and raised their children in Zeeland.
Si worked for many years at Bohn Hydro Aluminum until his retirement in 2001. Si and Doris are also long-time members of First Reformed Church of Zeeland.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris; their children and grandchildren, Lynnae and Phil Achterhof (Morgan, Brennan), Craig and Jennifer Schoon (Jenna, Caleb, Chloe); in-laws, Gleyon Eding and Marietta Molewyk; and extended family members.
A funeral service was Tuesday, July 22 at First Reformed Church of Zeeland, 125 E. Lincoln Ave., Zeeland. Interment was in Zeeland Cemetery (Felch Street).
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Holland Hospital-Heart Failure Support Group.
Beatrice Grysen, 91
Beatrice “Bea” (Pleiter) Grysen, 91, of Zeeland, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard “Bob” Pleiter; her second husband, Irwin “Irv” Grysen; and sisters Angeline Swierenga, Pearl Beukinga and Sandra Binnendyke.
Bea was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Her faith and family were priorities. She found joy in tending to her flower garden, was a member of the garden club for many years, and treasured the time she spent with family and friends.
Bea was a loving mother to her two daughters, Beth (Rick) Klompmaker and Barb (Jim) Newhof; a devoted grandmother of three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services to celebrate Bea’s life will be 12:30 p.m. today at Covenant Church, 1015 E. 32nd St., Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to World Vision or American Cancer Society.
Gordon L. Grevengoed, 93
Gordon Louis Grevengoed, 93, of Zeeland, transitioned peacefully from home into his heavenly home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Gordon was a devoted and loving husband, a committed father to his six children, and a fun and supportive grandfather and great-grandfather of 36. But most of all, he was a man of deep faith in his Lord Jesus Christ that fueled his life of passionate service.
Gordon was born in Grand Rapids on Aug. 11, 1931, to Clarence and Alta Grevengoed. Already mischievous as a boy, Gordon combined his fun-loving nature with instruction of the importance of faith and family and living a life of dedication to God. He met the love of his life, Marilyn Dykstra, when his family moved into the same neighborhood in Holland, though he didn’t quite know it then.
Gord loved sports and played whatever he could while attending Holland Christian High School, graduating in 1949. He attended Calvin College for two years, then Davenport Business College, when he was offered a job at Holland Motor Express.
In 1952, Gord joined the Marines and was stationed in Japan where he awaited transport to Korea, though the war ended before he was sent.
In 1956, he was offered the position of a teller at Ottawa Savings & Loan. Once there, he worked his way through various management positions, culminating in the position of president. He delighted in bringing his innovative energy to help the company grow, resulting in the merger with AmeriBank and the eventual sale to Fifth Third Bank.
Meanwhile, the friendship with Marilyn flourished into a strong, loving bond and they were married in 1957. They were blessed with a large family of six children within 10 years. Gord took his responsibilities as a father and provider seriously and worked diligently at the bank, as a basketball referee, and as a manager of the Holland softball league throughout these years.
In the midst of work and fun, Gordon lived a life of service. He was a dedicated member and leader of Faith Christian Reformed Church, and served on multiple boards in the community including Holland Rescue Mission (now Gateway) and Resthaven. He was a member of the Rotary Club and as president made sure to open each meeting with a good, clean joke.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Alta (Vork) Grevengoed; his in-laws, Jack and Kay (Vos) Dykstra; his brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Marlys Grevengoed; his brothers-in-law, Larry Dykstra and Jim Rozendal; his son-in-law, Scott Witteveen; and his great-granddaughter, Luna Rose Veenstra.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn (Dykstra) Grevengoed; his children, Deb Witteveen, Sandra Stoller, Nancy and Bob Jonker, Kathleen and David Veenstra, Kristi and David Gortsema, and David Grevengoed; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his sister, Eleanor Rozendal; his sister-in-law, Patricia Dykstra; and his brother- and sister-in-law, Calvin and Linda (Hertel) Dykstra; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express appreciation to Hospice of Holland who supported Gordon and the family through his final months of life.
Funeral services with military honors were held Friday, July 18 at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 W. 26th St., Holland. Burial was in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Gateway, Mission India, or Hospice of Holland.
Gwendolyn Miser, 91
Gwendolyn J. Miser, age 91, of Zeeland, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Medilodge of Zeeland.
Gwen was born in Moline, Ill., to Ken and Geneva Hosier. She was married to Arden (AJ) Miser for 63 years. Gwen and AJ enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Ireland and North Carolina.
Gwen loved playing cards, Yahtzee (her favorite), cooking, shopping with her girls, and watching sports.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Craig Miser in 2016; and grandson, Jake Engel in 2018.
Gwen is survived by her children, Scott (Joyce) Miser and their children, Carrie and Jordan; Julie Saputo and her children, Stephanie and Ashley; Jeff (Gr’a) Miser and their children, Liam and Aiden; Lisa (Bob) Engel and their daughter, Samantha; and Lori Schrotenboer and her children, Brittany, Jessica, and Sarah; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Dykstra Funeral Homes – Downtown Chapel.
