Paul Brouwer, 81
Paul Calvin Brouwer, 81, of Zeeland, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Paul was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Drenthe to Clarence and Juella (Van Dam) Brouwer. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1962. Paul worked for many years at Herman Miller and after retiring he worked part-time at Family Fare in Zeeland.
On May 7, 1971, Paul married Nellie Helder and they raised their daughter and son in Zeeland. Paul and Nellie were members of Covenant Presbyterian Church for several years. Nellie preceded Paul in death in 2022.
He is survived by his daughter, Dawn and Matt Harsevoort; son, Dan Brouwer; grandchildren, Jarod Harsevoort, Jordyn and Kaden Shook, and Jaylyn Harsevoort; in-laws, Maurice and Shirley Brouwer, Lynn and Betty Brouwer, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also preceded in death by Mary Brouwer, Art and Marcia Broekhuis, and Gavin Broekhuis.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), 1015 E. 32nd St., Holland. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Interment will be in West Drenthe Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Mission.
LaVerne Padding, 89
LaVerne Padding, 89, of Zeeland, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Vern was born Sept. 27, 1936, to John and Ruth (Fox) Padding, in Zeeland. He graduated from Zeeland High School in 1955.
Vern started working at Big Dutchman until he entered the U.S. Army and served his country in Germany from 1955-1957. When he returned, Vern started working at the U.S. Postal Service and also drove a bus for Zeeland Schools. After retiring, Vern worked part-time for Holland Special Delivery.
Vern was preceded by his wife, Virginia (Wedeven) Padding, in 1963, and his wife of 46 years, Elaine (Barense) Padding, in 2011. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Floyd Padding, Orrin Padding, and Iola Padding; and in-laws, Dorothy Padding, Elaine Padding, Roger Barense, Cheryl and Harold Kaptein, Karen and Phil Hoezee, and Rich Elling.
Vern is survived by his children, Jeff and Sheri Padding, Vicki and Bob Elzinga, Michelle Perdok, and Julie and Randy Tallman; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; in-laws: Nancy Barense and Mary Elling; and many extended family members.
A family graveside service with military honors was held in Zeeland Cemetery. A visitation was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.
Shirley Weener, 85
Shirley Weener, 85, of Jenison, went home to be with her heavenly Father Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Shirley graduated from Holland High School, Butterworth School of Nursing and worked at Holland Hospital. Shirley and Sherwin are members of Hager Park Church. Shirley enjoyed spending time and caring for her grandchildren, sewing, quilting and reading.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, the Rev. Sherwin Weener; daughters, Marty and John LaBarge, and Sarah Hart; grandchildren, Leah and Charlie Gies, Abigail LaBarge, Taylor LaBarge, Erin and Justin Palmer, Isaac Brickey, Justin and Rachel Jewell, Hannah Jewell, and Alex and Makenna Jewell; six great-grandchildren; brother, Leon and Sally Prins; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Barbara Weener, Randy and Sally Weener, and Dona and Jerry Schmidt.
Shirley was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gary Hart, in 2024.
Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland and Monday, Nov. 10 from noon to 12:45 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m., at Hager Park Church, 2635 Bauer Rd., Jenison. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Sherwin and Shirley Weener Scholarship at Hope College.
Rose Jeurink, 70
Rose Ellen Jeurink, 70, of Holland, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2025.
Rose was born on Nov. 6, 1954, in Zeeland. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Wiersema; her mother, Eileen Hicks; and her sister, Lori Adams.
Rose was a devoted wife, having married Arlyn Jeurink on Nov. 16, 1991. Her family was of utmost importance to her. She is survived by her sons, Brian (Kris) Lowe, Jeff (Heather) Lowe, and Michael Haverdink; daughter, Carrie (Steve) Turrell; sister, Lisa Kouchnerkavich; stepsons, Mathew Jeurink and Nathan Jeurink; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Rose had a deep passion for Detroit Tigers baseball and was a collector of knick-knacks. Her strong Christian faith was a guiding force in her life. She was quick to make an impact on the lives of those around her, leaving a lasting legacy of kindness and compassion.
A celebration of life service will be held tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Ministries, 13858 Lincoln St., Grand Haven.
Andrew Krommendyk, 88
Andrew Krommendyk, 88, of Oakland, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at his home.
Andy was preceded in death by his sons, Richard and Michael; a daughter, Anita; and a granddaughter, Angelica Krommendyk.
He was a member of Oakland Christian Reformed Church, was involved in Fellowship Bible Study and as a Cadet counselor. He worked for Yeakey-Scripps for 27 years and retired from Johnson Carpets. Andy was a volunteer firefighter for Overisel Township for several years. In retirement he volunteered for Bibles For Mexico-Legacy Thrift.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce; children, Bryan and Sue Krommendyk, Ron and Kristina Krommendyk and Carolyn and Don Dekker; grandchildren, Whitney and Jake Settlemyre, Haley Krommendyk, Michael Krommendyk, Riley and Janelle Krommendyk, Shayne and Natalie Krommendyk, Jordan Krommendyk, Travis Krommendyk, Joshua and Melissa Dekker, Brandon and Andi Dekker, Andrew and Jadyn Dekker, Emma Boerman, and Dylan Boerman; eight great-grandchildren; in-laws in the Netherlands, Mary Willemsen, Carla Pijpstra, Ali Broekmate, Emmy Broekmate and Jeaniene Broekmate.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Oakland Christian Reformed Church, 4452 38th St., Hamilton. Interment was in Bentheim Cemetery. Visitation was Monday, Nov. 3, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be given to Harbor House Ministries or Oakland Christian Reformed Church.
Kathleen DeWeerd, 85
Kathleen DeWeerd, 85, of Overisel, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 at Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital.
Kathleen was a member of Overisel Reformed Church and former member of Overisel Christian Reformed Church. She was active in her church and regularly volunteered at Love, Inc. and several other charities.
Kathleen was a 1958 graduate of Unity Christian High School. Her favorite pastimes were working puzzles, sewing and crafting. She had a servant’s heart and cared deeply for the needs of others.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Alena Steenwyk; and brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Ethel Steenwyk.
Kathleen is survived by her husband of 64 years, Henry C. DeWeerd; children, Linda (Dan) VanKley, Julie Taylor and Dennis (Patti) DeWeerd; grandchildren, Rin (Salem) VanKley, Jon VanKley, Anna VanKley, Ben (Vanessa) Taylor, Kaylee Taylor, Noah Taylor, Ryan DeWeerd and Sophia DeWeerd; great-grandchildren, Elaina Taylor, Titus Taylor, Siena Taylor, Levi Taylor and Maria Taylor; siblings, Henry (Judi) Steenwyk and James (Nancy) Steenwyk.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 3, at Overisel Reformed Church Ministry Center (the former Overisel Christian Reformed Church), 4724 142nd Ave., Holland, with Rev. Michael Pitsenberger officiating. Burial was in Zutphen Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, Nov. 2 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Love, Inc.
Dorothea Feenstra, 98
Dorothea Irene Feenstra, 98, of Zeeland, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
Dorothy was born to John and Irene Westerby on Aug. 10, 1925, the second youngest of eight children. She grew up on a farm near Ortonville and walked to school where she enjoyed sports, played the female lead in the senior play, and won the school spelling bee.
After high school, she worked briefly as a secretary and then moved to Grand Rapids to attend beauty school. After graduating, she worked for an older sister, Bernice Westrate, who owned a salon in Grandville. Later, she met and married a handsome serviceman, Evert Feenstra, who had returned from serving in World War II.
Evert built their home in Hudsonville, and he designed it with a side entrance to a room that could be converted to a beauty shop. Son Gary and later younger sister Gail joined the family. Gary was a year and half old and Gail still in the womb when Evert died suddenly of cardiac arrest. At 27, Dorothy showed strength and fortitude and raised her children well, by demonstrating faith in her Lord, and surrounded by hers and Evert’s family, as well as close friends, community, and church.
Hudsonville Baptist Church activities were important to Dorothy; she taught Sunday School and, as SS secretary, was responsible for printing the weekly church bulletin. She also worked with AWANA, and sang soprano in the church choir and in a ladies’ trio.
Dorothy operated “Dot’s Beauty Shop” in her home after her children entered school, and she had many loyal customers for over 60 years. After retirement, she sold her home in Hudsonville and moved to Maple Lake Village Condominiums in Zeeland, and she began attending Immanuel Church of Holland, where for years she served on the greeting team as well as being active in adult choir, women’s ministry, and her ABF class.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Evert; parents, siblings, and son-in-law, Randy Gowman. She is survived by her children, Gary (Diane) Feenstra and Gail Gowman; grandchildren, Heidi (Damon) Remigailo, David (Anne) Gowman, Joel (Melody) Gowman, Katie (Michael) Barnes, Todd (Julianne) Feenstra, and Kelsi (Sean) Donovan; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Immanuel Church of Holland, 325 104th Ave., Holland. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland, and also at Immanuel Church one hour before the service on Nov. 8. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in Dorothy’s memory can be made to Immanuel Church of Holland Missions Fund, to Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Building Fund, or to Hospice of Holland.
Christopher Casko, 50
Christopher Paul Casko, 50, of Holland, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
Born on June 26, 1975, in Portage, Ind., Chris was an honor roll student and a proud graduate of Portage High School.
Chris moved to Holland in the late ‘90s and began working at Tiara Yachts as a CNC programmer. In addition to his work over 26 years, he also enjoyed playing fantasy football with his work family. An avid sports fan, he passionately supported the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs.
Above all, Chris was a loving husband to his wife of 26 years, Stacy Casko, and a devoted father to his children, Austin Casko and Alissa Casko.
Chris is survived by his wife, Stacy; children, Austin and Alissa; stepfather, Dwight Ard Sr.; siblings, Dwight and Tiffany Ard, Ericka Ard, April and Brian Dilling, and David and Sandy Ard.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Ard; grandmother, Esther Casko; and parents-in-law, Sharon and Steve Adams.
Visitation was Sunday, Nov.
2 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Burial with family and friends was at North Holland Cemetery Monday, Nov. 3.
Memorial contributions may be given to support Chris’ wife and children at giveinkind.com/inkinds/X4P6L6Q.
