Lorraine Snay, 80
Ethel Lorraine Snay, 80, of Zeeland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Known as Lorraine by all she loved, she was born Oct. 28, 1945, in Lucas, Mich. to Albert and Bernice Warsen, coming into the world at home on the family farm near Stoney Corners.
Lorraine graduated from Northern Michigan Christian School in 1963 and went on to work various jobs before landing at Keeler Brass and meeting her husband Jim. After getting married and starting a family, Lorraine and Jim relocated to Holland from Wyoming and Lorraine began working for Lifesavers, where she was employed for 25 years before her retirement.
Lorraine was a longtime member of Niekerk Christian Reformed Church where she was involved in ministry with the church choir, assisting in nursery, church library support, knitting hats and mittens for Heights of Hope, and baby blankets for many families throughout the years.
Lorraine is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, James (Jim) Snay; children, Jeff (Nancy) Snay and Pam (John) Jacobs; grandchildren, Aaron Snay, Adam (Brooke) Snay, Abby (Jonathan) Hop, Brooke Jacobs, and Derek (Anabelle) Jacobs; three great-grandchildren; sister, Jan (Roger) Moomey; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and her special uncle, Arnold Toering.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Bernice Warsen; father-in-law, William Snay, and special aunt, Lillian Toering.
The family would like to share their gratitude for the exceptional care provided to Lorraine by the staff of Quincy Place and Faith Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at Niekerk Christian Reformed Church, 545 Country Club Rd., Holland. Interment will be at Restlawn Cemetery.
A visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or Faith Hospice (faithhospicecare.org).
Andrew Machiela, 90
Andrew Machiela, 90, of Borculo, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Andrew was a lifelong farmer in Borculo as well as a lifelong member of Borculo Christian Reformed Church.
Andrew is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eileen Machiela; children, Ter (Doug) Sterk, Jeff (Anna) Machiela, Rod (Lynn) Machiela and Maria Mendez; grandchildren, Tom (Sarah) Machiela, Jill (Marc) Boeve, Michael Muirhead, Jr., Rebecca Machiela, Jack (Jenna) Machiela, Lee (Amberley) Machiela, Angela Machiela, Juan (Bridgett) Sarmiento, Erasmo Sarmiento and Xiomara Sarmiento; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Boeve, Holly Boeve, Lucas Boeve, Marigold Machiela, Sophia Buonodono and Shiah Machiela; sister, Geneva Diemer; and sister-in-law, Mary Koning.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Borculo Christian Reformed Church, 6464 96th Ave., Zeeland, with Rev. Rylan Brue and Rev. Allen Petroelje officiating. Burial was in Borculo Cemetery.
Contributions in Andrew's memory are encouraged to Faith Hospice (8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW, Suite 200, Byron Center, MI 49315) and Crossroads Prison Ministries (P.O. Box 900, Grand Rapids, MI 49509-0900).
Hompheng Phimthasak, 85
Hompheng “Nate” Phimthasak, 85, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
Hompheng was born in Baan Na Thia, Laos on Dec. 6, 1940, to the late Kham and Tha Phimthasak. After graduation he enlisted in the Lao National Army and moved up the ranks to captain. He met the love of his life, Phay, while stationed in Kenthao. They married after one month of courtship in her hometown in August of 1962.
Hompheng immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1980, seeking a better life for his wife and six children. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College during the day and worked nights as an inspector at Aluminum Casting & Engineering. He became a United States citizen in 1989. Seeking more opportunity, he moved his family to Zeeland, and worked at Sligh Clock Company and Bil-Mar Foods before retiring in 2005.
A devoted Buddhist, he was instrumental in establishing both the Lao Buddhist Temple of Milwaukee and Holland. He served as president for two years and was a loyal part of the community.
Hompheng is survived by his wife, Phay; brother, Bounhome (Maly) in West Allis, Wis.; sister, Boung in Laos; brother-in-law, Houmphane (Seangthong) in West Allis; children, Souvannaseng Mark (Noi), Watsana Sandy (Vahn) Louangchandavong, Inpaeng Joey, Wanprada Debbie (Brian) Fowler, Toulee Kathy (Chad) Shaft, and Loupbee Robin (Shawn) Currier; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Lao Buddhist Temple, 5582 112th Ave., Holland. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.
Douglas Larkin, 78
Douglas (Doug) Larkin, 78, of Zeeland, went into hands of our Savior through the light, love, and peace of our God on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from complications caused by Parkinson’s Disease.
Doug was born in Maple Rapids on Dec. 25, 1947 alongside his twin brother, Dennis Larkin as the youngest of four brothers. Doug’s mother, Doris Slagel, died when Doug was four. His father, Richard (Dick) Larkin, married Jean Geyer when Doug was nine.
Doug graduated from Midland High School in 1965. He was in the midst of earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting when he enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Doug married the love of his life, Terry, on May 15, 1971, just prior to Doug’s deployment to Germany. Doug and Terry enjoyed over four years in Germany together. Doug returned to finish his bachelor’s degree in corporate accounting at Ferris State University.
Throughout his career Doug worked in Denver and Shelbyville, Tenn. before settling in Zeeland in 1987. He served as chief financial officer in both Holland and Grand Rapids, and retired from Moss Telecommunications in 2015.
Doug and Terry raised three incredible sons: Jason, Jeremy and Jacob. Jason is married to Michele Page Larkin and they are parents to Doug’s grandchildren Jackson and Emma. Jeremy is married to Allison Larkin, living in sunny California. Jacob is married to Amanda Cade Larkin and parents to grandchildren Cade and Ellee.
Besides his wife, children, and grandchildren, Doug is survived by two of his brothers, Terry Larkin (Nancy) and Dennis Larkin as well as his stepsister, Marcia Alexander (Bill). He was preceded in death by two older brothers, Duane Larkin (Dolores) and Don Larkin (Chong Cha). Doug is also survived by many incredible nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place on Friday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dykstra Funeral Home - Mulder Chapel, 188 W. 32nd St., Holland.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at Christ Memorial Church - Sanctuary, 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be grateful for donations in memory of Doug Larkin to The Parkinson’s Foundation or Hospice of Holland.
