Barry McAlpine, 80
Barry Lyn McAlpine, 80, of Holland, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 20, 1945, in Cass City to Jack and Dorothy McAlpine, Barry enlisted in the United States Army at age 20. He served with extraordinary courage during the Vietnam War, receiving two Silver Stars, one Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts.
Immediately following his service, Barry pursued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic, graduating in 1971. He went on to build a long, successful, and respected career as a chiropractor, serving the Holland community with dedication and care for nearly 50 years.
Barry was a devoted husband to his wife of 47 years, Kim McAlpine, and a loving father to his six children: Matt McAlpine (Julie Rowan), Brad (Abby) McAlpine, Hillery McAlpine, Elizabeth (Andrew) Lesperance, Ann McAlpine (Phillip Maletta), and Sarah (Ashton) Pienaar. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Callum, Carson, Annalise, Genevieve, Lake, Palmer, Micah, Lucas, Emery, Phillip, and Maximus; and siblings, Fred (Linda) McAlpine, Ed (Lil) McAlpine, Karen (Joe) Kata, and Jack McAlpine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy McAlpine, and sister Gloria McAlpine.
Funeral services will take place Saturday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland. Visitation will be Friday, May 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dykstra Funeral Home - Mulder Chapel, 188 W. 32nd St., Holland.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to the McAlpine Scholarship Endowment Fund at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
James Brownson, 70
James (Jim) Brownson, 70, passed into the arms of his Creator on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Jim served as associate pastor at Faith Reformed Church in Traverse City, taught at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, then served at Western Theological Seminary in Holland as the James and Jean Cook Professor of New Testament and academic dean. Jim touched many lives through his teaching, his service to the Reformed Church in America, and the four books he authored.
Jim was a tireless advocate for the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the church through his book “Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church’s Debate on Same-Sex Relationships” and his work with The Reformation Project.
Jim is survived by his wife, Kathryn Mostrom Brownson; children, Rachel Brownson Brazier (LJ Brazier), Anna Brownson Prinz (Mark Prinz) and Will Brownson (Michael Brownson); grandson, Wren Brownson Prinz; and brother, Jonathan Brownson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Helen Brownson; brothers, Billy Brownson and David Brownson; and sister-in-law, Jeannette Shafer Brownson.
A memorial service to honor Jim’s life will be held Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at Hope Church (RCA), 77 W. 11th St., Holland.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hope Church.
Carol Zuverink, 65
Carol Ann (Huff) Zuverink, 65, of Zeeland and Sanibel, Fla., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 7, 2026 after a brave battle with a rare cancer.
Carol was a speech and language pathologist with Holland Hospital for 30 years. She was a member of Community Reformed Church.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Rick; children, Stacy Zuverink, Chris and Sammi Zuverink (grandson Zachary) and Derek Zuverink; siblings, David and Ginger Huff, Lisa Huff, John and Paula Huff, Janelle Huff, Michael Mullen, Molly and Ken Bassett, and Melissa and Rich Travers; in-laws, Sharon Walters, and Larry and Becky Zuverink; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Huff; father, Robert and stepmother, Jackie Huff; parents-in-law, Arnold and Joan Zuverink, and brother-in-law, Ron Walters.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 12, at Community Reformed Church, 10376 Felch St., Zeeland, with pastors Kurt Henry and Trent Walker officiating.
Memorials may be given to Harbor Humane Society.
Lester Luurtsema, 89
Lester Glenn Luurtsema, 89 of Holland, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at American House in Holland.
Les was born in Blendon Township to Anthony and Grace (Blaauwkamp) Luurtsema, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
He served our country at Fort Leonard Wood in the U.S. Army, was a member of Borculo Christian Reformed Church, and retired from Keeler Brass after many years of service.
His parents preceded him in death, along with his brother, Arthur.
Les is survived by his wife of 67 years, Myra; son, Dennis (Julie) Luurtsema; step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Services were pending at press time. Burial will be in Borculo Cemetery.
Timothy Bosma, 72
Timothy Duane Bosma, 72, of Coopersville, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Born in Grand Rapids and raised in Gaines Township, Tim lived a life shaped by curiosity, faith, and a steady devotion to serving others. A two-time graduate of Calvin University (then Calvin College), he first earned his bachelor's degree in history in 1978. On Dec. 19, 1981, he married the former Grace Hoeksema of Grandville, beginning a partnership marked by deep loyalty, quiet strength, and 45 years of unwavering love.
Tim began his career in education, teaching at Valley Christian High School in Bellflower, Calif. Later, sensing a new calling, he returned to Calvin to earn a second degree in civil engineering in 1988. This launched a distinguished 30-plus-year career in commercial construction, a field in which he earned the respect of colleagues through his diligence, integrity, and calm, thoughtful leadership.
A longtime and active member of Sunrise Ministries Church in Jenison, Tim's steady, unflappable nature anchored his family and shaped the lives of those around him.
Tim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Grace; children, Adam Bosma (Sarah) of Annapolis, Md., Aubrey Rodrigo (Kevin) of Holland, and Alayna Prest (Jonathan) of Zeeland; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Scarlett, Blake, Autumn, Kaia, Adrielle, Alexandra, Asher, Cambria, Luka, and Annika; siblings, Sue Vander Wel (Bill), Janet Purdy, and Allen Bosma (Sandy); and siblings-in-law, Joyce Vander Klok (Bernie), James Hoeksma (Cathy), Judy Funk (Craig), and Shirley Bosma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gelmer and Gertrude Bosma; brother, John Bosma; brother-in-law, James Purdy; and parents-in-law, Hendrik and Rachelina Hoeksema.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Ministries, 7754 28th Ave., Jenison, with Rev. Dennis Moles and Rev. Bill VanderWerp officiating. Burial will take place at Floral View Memorial Gardens. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds.
Mae Van Ark, 92
Mae Alice (Naber) Van Ark, 92, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Warm Friend in Holland.
Mae was born on May 17, 1933, on the family farm outside of Zeeland, the youngest of seven siblings.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 70 years, Myron (Mike) D. Van Ark; children, Jonathan (Gwen) Van Ark and Elizabeth (Alexie Robbert) Van Ark; grandson, Daniel Van Ark; and nieces and nephews.
Mae was an active member of Trinity Reformed Church, singing in the choir, playing first base on the softball team and participating in countless activities, giving of her many gifts. At Christ Memorial Reformed Church, she served as a care elder, a Compassionate Friend, sewed Chemo Caps, and, as a member of the Arts Committee, designed the inscriptions for The Rock.
Mae was her one-room schoolhouse “artist,” but growing up during the Great Depression didn’t offer opportunities for artistic development. She was exposed to fine art while Mike was business manager of Ox-Bow Summer School of Painting.
She took art classes at Hope College.
Mae was an accomplished watercolorist showing at Castle Park Gallery, and displaying in many venues, painting over 500 framed pieces. Later, Mae taught watercolor, “Art for All,” handmade paper, and adults’ and children’s classes at the Holland Area Arts Council.
A memorial service will be held at Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. A memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Please use entrance D or E.
Memorial contributions may be made to encompassKids.
