We extend our Christian sympathy to Michelle and John Nienhuis (John Jr., Olivia, Landon, Nolan) upon the passing of Michelle’s grandma, Rose VanKley. Rose passed away on Wednesday, December 3. Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 9, from 6:00-8:00P at the VanderLaan Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 11:00A on Wednesday, December 10, at Hanley Christian Reformed Church; an additional hour of visitation will precede the service.
Mary Bates has been diagnosed with Shingles. Please pray for prompt healing and management of pain.
Faith Smit will undergo a right shoulder replacement on Monday, December 15, at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital. She anticipates a 2-day hospitalization.
Dean DeBoer underwent a bowel resection on Monday, December 1, at Corewell Blodgett Hospital on account of a recurrence of diverticulitis. He was expected to return home on Thursday, December 4.
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.
We extend our congratulations to Cindy Honderd-Appel as she celebrates her 91st birthday on Saturday, December 13.
We extend our congratulations to Lloyd Bekkering as he celebrates his 90th birthday on Thursday, December 11.
We extend our congratulations to James and Lila Katje as they celebrate their 66th anniversary on Thursday, December 11.
Carol Graham was admitted to Trinity Health St. Mary’s on Sunday, November 30, on account of passing blood in her nephrostomy bag. She underwent surgery on Tuesday, December 2, to replace the kidney drainage tubes and returned home on Wednesday, December 3. Please pray for increased healing and management of pain.
Judy Mejeur's spinal nerve ablation scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, has been postponed on account of clerical errors. Please pray for management of pain as a new procedure date is determined.
Roger Elders will undergo an angiogram on December 11 to determine if there is any remaining damage on account of earlier internal bleeding.
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.
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.
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.
