Tom Mastbergen, 53
Thomas (Tom) Alan Mastbergen, 53, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Tom was born in Grand Rapids to Marvin and Melva Mastbergen. He dedicated 33 years of service to Speedwrench, Inc., where he worked as a mechanic, sales representative, and later as a parts administrator, serving various departments throughout his career.
Tom met his wife, Paula, while they were in high school, and they were married in 1994. Together they built a loving home and were blessed with four children. Tom was a sincere man of faith who loved his Savior and shared his hope and trust in Jesus with his family.
Tom valued his place as a longtime member of the Grace Protestant Reformed Church family and the many friends he made there.
Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years, Paula; children, Jessie (Kyle) VanDyke, TJ (Sam) Mastbergen, Alyssa (Jordin) France, and Amber (Lucas) Heyboer; grandchildren, Charleigh VanDyke and Lincoln Heyboer; parents, Marvin and Melva Mastbergen, parents-in-law, James and Joan Slopsema; brother Mike, nieces, and nephews from his Mastbergen family as well as brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews from his Slopsema family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dan Mastbergen; sister, Julie Mastbergen, and sister-in-law, Sara Troost.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Grace Protestant Reformed Church, 0-11225 8th Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, with interment to follow at Rosedale Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Connie Geertman, 73
Connie (Slagh) Geertman, 73, of West Olive, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Medilodge of Zeeland.
Connie was born Nov. 9, 1952, in Holland to Conrad and Delila (Tap) Slagh. She attended West Ottawa Public Schools. She has been a lifetime member of Ottawa Reformed Church.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Egbert. She is survived by her daughters, Beth and Mike Bruins, Tracy Ponstein, and Katie and Paul Berry; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandy and June Geertman, Dee and Dale Veldheer, Cindy and Britt Sipe, and Rick Slagh; and in-laws, Bernice Berens and Lynn Geertman.
A funeral service was held Monday, June 15 at Ottawa Reformed Church, 11390 Stanton St., West Olive. Interment was in Olive Township Cemetery.
Please make any donations to Medilodge of Zeeland.
Harvard Huyser, 85
Harvard "Harv" Paul Huyser, 85, of Zeeland, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Born on Sept. 17, 1940, in Zeeland, Harv led a life full of passion, humor, and devotion to his family. A dedicated letter carrier with the United States Postal Service, Harv took great pride in his work, enjoying the walks and conversations with the community.
Always curious, Harv was a man of many interests and talents. He had a passion for fast cars, especially restoring and repairing Corvairs, and he found great satisfaction in refinishing furniture and bring new life to cherished pieces. He was also a devoted basketball fan who enjoyed following Zeeland East and Hope College basketball for many years, sharing in the excitement of countless games.
Harv managed to lead an extraordinary life, overcoming the challenges of diabetes, which ultimately cut short his military service. His tenacity and spirit painted a picture of resilience that family and friends admired throughout his life. He served at Faith Reformed Church as a deacon, elder, and Sunday school teacher. He also cherished the many mission trips to Kentucky working alongside others to repair homes for elderly and disadvantaged people.
He is survived by his loving wife of, 64 years, Louisa Huyser; daughters, Karri and Werner Absenger, Pamela Huyser and Sarah Huyser; grandchildren, Joshua Herzog, Jenna Salvagin Herzog and Emily Milas; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Carol Harris, Eleanor and Arthur Boer, Nancy and Richard Bosman, Kathleen and James VanSickle; in-laws: Clint and Beth Keeney, Denny and Patricia Keeney, Judy ad Dave Bair; as well as many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Harv was preceded in death by his siblings, Janice Hunt and Maureen Graham; and in-laws, Arnie and Kay Keeney.
Services in celebration of Harv's faith and life were held Wednesday, June 17 at Faith Reformed Church, 220 W. Central Ave. Zeeland. Burial was in Beaverdam Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Breakthrough T1D (Type 1 Diabetes) or to the American Heart Association.
Jan Settlemyre, 75
Jan Settlemyre, 75, of Zeeland passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Besides his Lord and Savior, Jan loved his wife and family more than anything else. He had a special gift for bringing people together and filled every room with joy, laughter, and kindness. Whether he was playing a game, teaching someone a new skill, or simply spending time with family and friends, Jan made every moment memorable. One of his greatest passions was pickleball, and he loved both playing and teaching the game to anyone willing to learn.
Jan also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and music. Throughout his varied career, he worked as a barber for 14 years, managed Lippert Furniture for several years, and later retired from Johnson Controls. Above all, Jan will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his love for his family, and the joy he brought to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie; children, Jeff Settlemyre, Jenny (Bryan) Van Sprange, Ryan (Stacey) Settlemyre, Aaron (Courtney) Settlemyre, Caleb (Norbelis) Settlemyre, Ashley (Jeremy) Klein, Jake (Whitney) Settlemyre, and Chelsea (Alex) Justice; grandchildren, Cody (Savannah), Joshua, Brandon (Krissa), Whitney (Marco), Carter (Katie), Madison (Collin), Maxton, Molly, Jamison, Maxwell, Autumn, Summer, Nora, Luca, and Makayla; great-grandchildren, Jaicee, Ryleigh, Scottie, and another great-grandchild on the way; and several brothers and sisters.
The funeral service to honor the life of Jan was held Monday, June 15 at Lighthouse Community Church, 7624 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale. Following the luncheon, a graveside service was held in Zeeland Cemetery.
Gordon De Pree, 95
Gordon De Pree, 95, passed away peacefully in Holland on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by family and the loving care of his hospice team and Farmstead staff.
Gordon was born in Zeeland on Sept. 26, 1930 to Edith and Adriaan (“Midge”) De Pree, the fourth of five children. He grew up at 143 S. Centennial St.
As a child, Gordon was always interested in people, especially relatives who lived in other states and missionaries who lived in faraway countries - like China and Korea. Gordon also had an early love for Kentucky, where he regularly went to teach Vacation Bible School in the summer.
In 1948 he read an article in the Saturday Evening Post about the Galilean Children's Home in Corbin, Ky., which he visited in 1952 when he was 21. During that visit, having graduated from Hope College and about to start his studies at Western Seminary, Gordon met Lenore Vogel whose parents had started the Children’s Home decades earlier.
That visit eventually led to Gordon and Lenore marrying in 1955. In 1958, twins Marita and Michael, were born in Albuquerque, N.M. Two more children, Deidra Kay and Christopher Gordon, were born in Hong Kong over the next eight years.
Gordon got more travel than he wished for when he was sent to Korea in 1956 as an Army chaplain, just a few months after being married. Lenore never imagined that being married to Gordon would mean so many moves. Their first overseas job came when Gordon was hired as the Protestant chaplain at the American Servicemen's Center in Hong Kong. That job was the start of being Reformed Church of America missionaries in Hong Kong for 17 years.
After being involved in establishing a Chinese Middle School (Kung Lee College) and a short return to Pawling, N.Y., Gordon was asked to return to Hong Kong to build and establish the Guideposts Preschool.
After another short return to the U.S. (New York City), Gordon and Lenore moved again - this time to Saudi Arabia in 1981. Ten years there provided Gordon with teaching and administrative responsibilities, and Lenore was hired for her writing ability and her lifelong interest in painting.
Their next move was to North Carolina, where their youngest son Chris was studying at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Lenore and Gordon lived in the mountains of North Carolina (with a short interlude in Chicago) until they moved to Holland in 2014. In Holland, they lived at Baker Lofts and the Warm Friend. Last summer, Gordon and Lenore moved to The Farmstead, where Lenore now lives.
Their children and spouses live in three different states: Marita and Pete in Virginia, Mike and Lauren in lowa, Deidra and Rob in Illinois, and Chris and Sheryl in Virginia. Their 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren live in many different cities across the United States and around the globe.
A celebration of life service will be held for Gordon on Monday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 659 State St. in Holland. Please feel free to dress colorfully if you wish.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland.
