We extend our Christian sympathy to Shirley and Bob Sawyer upon the passing of Shirley’s brother, Bernie Vander Iest. Bernie passed away on Sunday, November 30. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 5, from 5:00-7:00P at MKD in Grandville. The funeral will begin at 9:00A on Saturday, December 6, at the funeral home.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Jim Schafer upon the passing of his wife, Carolyn. Carolyn passed away on Monday, December 1. A Memorial Service is being planned for Spring 2026.
Ethan Couling underwent an emergency appendectomy on Saturday afternoon, November 29. He remained hospitalized for two additional days as a partial rupture required a temporary drain and IV antibiotics. He returned home on Monday, December 1.
Carol Graham was admitted to Trinity Health St. Mary's on Sunday evening, November 30, on account of passing blood in her nephrostomy bag. She will undergo surgery on Tuesday, December 2, to replace the kidney drainage tubes. Please pray for successful surgery and management of the pain.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Jill and Andy Knaus (Bria, Hudson, and Sydney) upon the passing of Jill’s grandma, Dolores Immink-Kole. Dolores passed away on Wednesday, November 26. Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00-8:00P at Overisel Reformed Church. The funeral will begin at 11:00A on Friday, December 5, at the Church.
Judy Mejeur will undergo a spinal nerve ablation on Wednesday, December 3, at Holland Community Hospital.
Roger Elders had surgery on November 26 at Corewell Blodgett Hospital to correct a bowel obstruction. Additionally, he will undergo an angiogram on December 11 to determine if there is any remaining damage on account of earlier internal bleeding.
Deb Karsten will undergo a PET scan on Friday, December 5, to evaluate the current condition of her cancer status.
We extend our congratulations and birthday wishes to Eleanor Workman as she celebrates her 90th Birthday on Saturday, December 6.
We extend our congratulations and birthday wishes to Eris Timmer as she celebrates her 99th Birthday on Thursday, December 4.
We extend our congratulations to Loren and Carol Brandt as they celebrate their 67th Anniversary on Friday, December 5.
Dean DeBoer will undergo a bowel resection on Monday, December 1, at Corewell Blodgett Hospital on account of a recurrence of diverticulitis. He anticipates a 2-4 day hospitalization. Please pray for complete recovery without complications.
Tom Beltman anticipates being discharged from Mary Free Bed on December 12. He continues to gain strength and endurance daily as he recovers from Guillain Barre Syndrome. He has been fitted for a wheelchair in anticipation of spending a few hours with his extended family on Thanksgiving Day.
Pete Meurer (regular attendee) was admitted to the ICU of Holland Hospital on Thursday, November 20. He is receiving care and treatment for fluid retention in his legs. Additionally, he has been undergoing six weeks of home-based care following an earlier hospitalization for a staph infection.
Ron Carlon will undergo an outpatient esophageal manometry—stretching the esophagus—on Wednesday, November 26. Please pray for encouraging results without complications.
Anne Richards returned home on Thursday, November 20, following care and treatment for a recurrence of blood clots in her lungs. Please pray that additional blood clots do not develop—and that her breathing will continue to improve.
