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John Thomas Connolly, Sr.
Visitation: Tuesday, March 14, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm, with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 pm, at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Wednesday, March 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Cemetery: Holy Corners Cemetery, Caledonia
Memorials: to Father Joe (Walijewski) for his mission in Lima, Peru at www.frjoesguild.org.
John Thomas Connolly Sr. (”Doc”), age 84, of Alto, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a brief illness, in Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital on March 10, 2017. He was born to the late Thomas Connolly and Kathleen Gallagher on March 10, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts. John was a brother to Sister Catherine Thomas SND, the late Anne Geeslin, Patsy (Eugene) Kelly, and the late Eileen Connolly. He was a devoted husband to Scotty (Forsyth) Connolly for 53 years; father to John Thomas Jr. and father-in-law to Erin (Lautenschelger) Connolly. John was especially a loving grandfather to his three grandchildren, Ryan, Baileigh, and Sean Connolly; as well as his two grand-dogs, Archer Connolly, and the late Kirby Connolly. He also leaves behind his dog, Toby, and cat, Patterson, who will miss him dearly. John was an active member of the Caledonia community, playing the role of Uncle Sam in many of Caledonia’s Fourth of July parades. He loved the musical arts. He was involved in Grand Rapids Civic Theater, Caledonia Players, and could light up a room with his great singing voice and love of the Irish tunes. John proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion’s Caledonia Post 305. He was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as Holy Family Catholic Parish. He served and retired as medical examiner for Kent County as well as from Blodgett Hospital’s pathology department. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with Fr. Loc Trinh as celebrant. Interment will take place at Holy Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Father Joe (Walijewski) for his mission in Lima, Peru at www.frjoesguild.org. The Connolly family will greet visitors on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Peter N. Nobel
Visitation: AT CHURCH Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 at Bethany United Reformed Church, 5401 Byron Center Ave. SW
Service: 11 am Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Bethany United Reformed Church
Cemetery: Dorr
Memorials: Institute for Creation Research, P.O. Box 59029, Dallas, TX 75229or Bibles for Malawi through New Hope Reformed Fellowship
Peter N. Nobel, age 75, of Dorr, Michigan, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, just two days prior to his 76th birthday. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15. He was preceded in death by his son, Samuel; his parents, Arie and Everdene Nobel; parents-in-law, Henry and Winnie Kuiper; brothers-in-law, Ron VanderBent, Clarence Davids, Dale Kuiper; sisters-in-law, Sybel Nobel and Trudy Kuiper; and several grandchildren born into glory. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; his children, Abigail Nobel, Naomi (John) Chesebro, Priscilla (Brian) Boot, Eve (Ken) Atkinson; Charity (Travis) Grassmid, Luke (Andrea) Nobel, Hope Nobel, Hannah (Nick) Doornbos; grandchildren, Mercy, Ruthie, Peter, Gideon, Andrew, Christiana, Patience Chesebro; Julia, Timothy, Damaris, Susanna, Jared, Maria, Faith, Tabitha, Charis Boot; Miriam, Nathan, Job, Lydia, Sarah, Joanna, Sylvia, Stephan, Jemima, David, Seth, Rhoda Atkinson, Jessica, Esther, Lindsey, Alicia, Joseph Grassmid; Christopher, Lucillia Nobel; Charlotte Doornbos; brothers and sisters, Arie Nobel, Mary (Tom) Hoekstra, Faith (Ron) Bosserman, Joyce Davids, Phyllis (David) Mulder, Jacqueline (Donald) Jonker, Janice (Justin) Otten, John Nobel, Dennis (Kim) Nobel; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hulda Kuiper, Henry Kuiper, Velerie Kuiper, Celia (Gerald) Feenstra, Harlow (Judy) Kuiper; numerous nieces and nephews. A private family committal at Dorr Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jeph Nobel, will precede the memorial service which will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 18, at Bethany United Reformed Church, 5401 Byron Center Ave. SW, with Rev. Travis Grassmid and Seminarian Justin Nobel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Institute for Creation Research or Bibles for Malawi through New Hope Reformed Fellowship. The family will greet visitors on Friday, November 17th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Bethany United Reformed Church.
Robert Meulendyk
Visitation: Monday, November 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 1 pm Tuesday, November 21 at Faith Reformed Church, 618 32nd St. SW
Cemetery: Georgetown
Robert Meulendyk, age 92, of Wyoming, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
Robert was a long-time member of Faith Reformed church in Wyoming. Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Angeline (Talsma) Meulendyk; his children, Wayne (Pepper) Meulendyk, Laurel Carmer, and Carol (Ron) Sanford; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and sister, Marion Zandstra. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, November 21, at Faith Reformed church, 618 32nd St. SW, with Rev. Bruce Osbeck officiating. Interment in Georgetown Cemetery. The family will greet visitors on Monday, November 20, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home.
Gilford Veenstra
Visitation: Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 1 pm, Monday, November 27 at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake SE
Cemetery: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Memorials: Mid America Reformed Seminary or Faith Hospice
On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017, Gilford J. "Gil" Veenstra, age 91, went to be with his Lord. In recent months, Gil pleaded with the Lord to take him to his heavenly home, and the Lord graciously answered his prayer. Gil proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and owned and operated the family business, Veenstra's Garage, for most of his life. In his later years, Gil faithfully cared for his wife, Jane, who preceded him in death, along with his daughter, Janice DeHaan. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Karen (Karl) Kwekel, John (Jackie) Veenstra, Kathleen (Randy) Kapteyn, Mike (Vonnie) Veenstra, Mary (Gene) Benting, Kristine (Jeff) Myers, Chuck (Gayle) Veenstra; daughter-in-law, Charlene Veenstra; son-in-law, Doug (Vicki) DeHaan; 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Gord (Beth) Kuipers, Arnold Remtema; and many nieces and nephews. A service celebrating Gil's life and faith will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, at Dutton United Reformed Church, 6950 Hanna Lake Ave. SE, with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, November 26, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home. Contributions in Gil's memory may be made to Mid America Reformed Seminary or Faith Hospice.
James S. Leighton
Service: No services at this time
James S. Leighton, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017. Jim proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Susan Keenan. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy; his daughters, Diane (Rodney) Ochsner, Barbara Leighton; grandchildren, Kayla Ofenloch, Kyle Ofenloch, great grandchildren, Maleigha Crowe, Dominic Pacheco; sister, Nan Campabella, brother, Harry Leighton; many nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.
Marilyn Jane Faber
Visitation: Monday, November 20, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, at Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church, 501 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Cemetery: Rest Lawn Memorial Park
Memorials: Hope Network
Marilyn Jane Faber, age 63, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 17, 2017. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Peter and Alice Faber; her brothers and sister, Stan (Karla) Faber, Brian (Ann) Faber, LuAnn (Steve) Gray, Don (Linda) Faber; her nephews and nieces, Brandon Faber, Jennie Moore, Emily (Mike) Tiderington, Alyssa Gray, Sydney Gray, Amanda (Jonathon) Diekevers, Kendra Faber. Marilyn's family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, November 20, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Stroo Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, at Cutlerville East Christian Reformed Church, 501 68th St. SE, with Rev. Bill Renkema officiating. Interment in Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Network.
John Zuiderveen
Visitation: Monday from 3 to 5 and 7:30 to 9 pm in the Fireside Room at Covenant CRC
Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave., SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Cemetery: Blain Cemetery
Memorials: Northern Michigan Christian School, 128 S. Martin St.; McBain, MI 49657; online at www.nmcs.us
ZUIDERVEEN - John Zuiderveen, aged 81 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 1, 2017. John was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman, Kenneth, and Garry Zuiderveen; sister, Elizabeth "Toots" Smith; and grandson, Eric Visser. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marilyn; children, Michael (Patricia) Zuiderveen, Diane (Martin) Gedris, Douglas Zuiderveen, Jeffrey Zuiderveen; step-children, June (John) Atsma, Wanda (Jack) Visser, LeAnne (Mark) Jansen, Kerri (Scott) Holbrook; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Alice Dekker, Ruth Buning, Norma Karsten; brothers-in-law, Robert (Sheryll) Poel, Donald (Barbara) Poel, Stanley (Wilma) Poel; and many nieces and nephews. The family will greet visitors on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7:30 to 9 pm in the Fireside Room at Covenant CRC. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave., SE; with Rev. Curt Walters officiating. Interment in Blain Cemetery. Contributions in memory of John may be made to Northern Michigan Christian School (formerly McBain Christian School).
Howard Loyd Zoet
Visitation: Thursday, December 14, from 4 - 6 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 6 pm Thursday, December 14 at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. SE
Memorials: Caledonia Education Foundation, 9050 Kraft Ave, Caledonia, MI 49316 or Kindred Hospice, 625 Kenmoor Ave. Suite 115, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Middleville --- Howard Loyd Zoet, 87, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 3, 2017.
He leaves behind his children, Butch and Kathy Zoet, Stephen and Jill Zoet, and Mark and Chris Zoet; one sister; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. He was welcomed home by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Ann whom he missed deeply since she passed three short months ago. He longed to be reunited and we rejoice that they are whole again.
He was a beloved teacher at Caledonia Community Schools for over 20 years. He was a teacher both professionally and personally. He was always ready to help educate; students, children, and grandchildren. He loved to learn, and instilled that love in his family. He lived a fascinating life working with aircraft, traveling cross country, and building houses. He was not a person to sit still long and found joy in his little building projects and visiting family on a daily basis.
He left behind a great legacy that will continue to live on in his family unit that so loved him. We extend our sincere gratitude to Kindred Hospice who went over and beyond in their care in his final months. A visitation will be held at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids MI on Thursday, December 14 from 4pm-6pm with a Celebration of Life service following. Donations can be made to Caledonia Education Foundation and Kindred Hospice.
