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Vital Statistics
The Family Page
as Listed in the Windmill Herald,
#955, August 8, 2002
Birthdays
Jean (Jitske) Beintema, Chatham, ON, Jun. 27, 80th; Emma Bultsma (Dyk), Platte, SD, Jun. 28, 90th; Ada Bylsma (Terpstra), Jenison, MI, Jun. 29, 90th; Jane DeLange (Windhorst), Brantford, ON, Jul. 10, 80th; Dena Joling (Smits), Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Aug. 6, 80th; Art Kamerman, Sioux Center, IA, Jul. 12, 80th; Catherine Lobbes, Grand Rapids, MI, Aug. 15, 85th; Henry Mast, Volga, SD, Jun. 15, 90th; Julia Mulder, Sioux Center, IA, Jun. 29, 95th; Bernice Roos, Hospers, IA, Jul. 12, 80th; Fred Teusink, Elliot Lake, ON, Aug. 21, 80th; Helen VanderAa (Dykstra), Holland, IL, Jul. 11, 90th;
Anniversaries
ANTONIDES (Veenendaal), Harry & Janet, Willowdale, ON, Jun. 13, 50th; BENNINK (Bosscher), Paul & Gretta, Kentwood, MI, Jun. 12, 55th; BOERSMA (Heemstra), Ron & Dorothy, Ada, MI, Jul. 8, 50th; BOLT (DeBoer), Harold & Elaine, Edgerton, MN, Jun. 24, 50th; BOS (Kroes), Jake & Winnie, Smithville, ON, Jul. 15, 30th; BOSCH (Reynolds), Ralph & Winnie, Jenison, MI, Jun. 27, 60th; BROOKHOUSE (Hilbrand), Bernard & Marian, Grandville, MI, Jul. 18, 50th; BUITENBOS (VanderSluis), John & Grace, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 22, 40th; BULTENA (Dykstra), Albert & Klaaske, Barrhead, AB, Jul. 16, 50th; DANHOF (DenHerder), Robert & Marguerite, Holland, MI, Jun. 26, 55th; DELEEUW (Meinen), Arnold & Siska, Edmonton, AB, Jul. 1, 30th; DEWITT (Brouwer), Henry & Edith, Hudsonville, MI, Jun. 25, 50th; DEYOUNG (Braaksma), Alvin & Geraldine, Lakewood, CA, Jun. 25, 50th; DYKSTRA (Voorhees), Arno & Helen, Carmel, IN, Jul. 18, 50th; FICTORIE (DeGoede), Piet & Hennie, Abbotsford, BC, Jul. 25, 50th; GREVENGOED (Spoelstra), Merle & Marlys, Hudsonville, MI, Jul. 11, 50th; GROOT (Nibbelink), Bernard & Grada, Bloomfield, ON, Jul. 10, 50th; GULDEMOND, John & Hella, London, ON, Jul. 7, 50th; HAAN (Hulst), Don & Ruth, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 29, 40th; HAMOEN (Vogelzang), Case & Dinie, Vega, AB, Jun. 9, 35th; HELDER (Chase), Judd & Judy, Gun Lake, MI, Jul. 10, 60th; HOLLEBEEk (Endema), Maynard & Henrietta, Lowell, MI, Jul. 17, 60th; HOMAN (Kuiper), Arnold & Geesje, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 25, 50th; HOOYER (Dieleman), Everett & Catharina, Dresden, ON, Jun. 24, 50th; JASPER, Marion & Wilma, Orange City, IA, Jul. 7, 60th; JOHANNESEN (Meyer), Keld & Richina, Edmonton, AB, Jul. 5, 50th; KELLY (Zantingh), Harm & Ali, Dunnville, ON, Jul. 6, 50th; KUNST (Weller), Raymond & Thelma, Rockford, MI, Jul. 18, 60th; KUYVENHOVEN (Heerema), Rev. A. & Ena, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 27, 50th; KRAGT (Coffey), Arnold & Hilda, Hamilton, ON, Jul. 4, 50th; MEPPELINK (Mensink), George & Bonnie, Hudsonville, MI, Jul. 3, 45th; NYHOFF (Koops), Kenneth Merle & Rose, Downs, KS, Jul. 24, 50th; PIERSMA (Scholtens), Rev. J.H. & Genevieve, Pella, IA, Jun. 19, 60th; PRANGE (Joosse), John & Catherine, Bright’s Grove, ON, Aug. 1, 50th; REININK (VanWarners), Hendrik & Aafke, Dunnville, ON, Jun. 10, 50th; RUSTENBURG (Buteyn), Martin & Diane, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 29, 35th; SCHULTZE (Mellema), Vern & Jeanette, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 6, 60th; SPOELHOF (Eldred), James & Maxine, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 10, 60th; STOB (Dahm), Rev. G. & Joan, Annapolis, MD, Jul. 9, 65th; STINNISSEN, Jerry & Dorothy, Stratford, ON, Jun. 10, 50th; STRYKER (VanderZee), Albert & Norma, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 18, 50th; TANIS (Alderink), Gerald & Joan, Newaygo, MI, Jul. 18, 45th; TERBORG (Hogan), James & Arlene, Minden, NV, Aug. 8, 50th; VANBEEK (Slaa), Henk & Ellie, Winnipeg, MB, Jul. 22, 50th; VANDERTUIG (Masselink), Gerald & Esther, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 23, 50th; VANDYKEN (Kooyers), Fred & Joann, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 5, 45th; VANKEMPEN (Hendrikse), Tymon & Abigael, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 1, 55th; VANPOOLEN (Youngs), Lambert & Kathryn, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 16, 40th; VERBEEK (Keizer), Corwin & Betty, Dorr, MI, Jul. 10, 50th; VEURINK (Huttema), Ite & Jane, Coaldale, AB, Jun. 15, 40th;
Obituaries
Leonard Theodorus Beishuizen, husband of Kornelia, b. Lobith, GL,/ d. Abbotsford, BC, Jun. 3, 92; Albert N. Bekkering, Middleville, MI, Jun. 26, 59; Myrtle Berg (Bont), wife of Robert Cecil, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 6, 82; James Blauwkamp, widower of Lenora, Zeeland, MI, Jul. 11, 80; Margaret Blom (Oordt), widow of Peter, Orange City, IA, Jun. 22, 83; Frank Arthur Bohland, widower of Frances C. (DeWispelaere), Grant, MI, Jun. 29, 87; Cornelis Bouwman, husband of Geertje, Norwich, ON; Jun. 22; Nellie Bredenhof (VanderLand), wife of Lloyd, b. Marum, GR, / d. St. Albert, AB, May 27, 56; Dien Bruining (Paauwe), widow of Frank, Walker, MI, Jul. 4, 93; Alice Bultena, wife of Carl, Jenison, MI, Jul. 5, 82; Arie Pieter Burggraaf, husband of Jantien (Janet Koopman), London, ON, Jul. 12, 74; Robert L. Burghgraef, husband of Jan (Hekman), Sheboygan, WI, Mar. 19, 61; Theodore “Ted” Cornelissen, St. Thomas, ON, Jun. 18, 54; Pietje (Pat) DeBoer, wife of Henry, b. Oostermeer, FR, / d. Richmond, BC, Jul. 20, 77; Clarke DeKryger, husband of Marilyn (Brasser), Kalamazoo, MI, May 19, 64; Arie (Harry) DenDekker, husband of Pieterje (Nellie), Hamilton, ON, Jun. 26, 68; Hugh D. DePree, husband of Pat, previously widower of Ruth, former executive of furniture maker Herman Miller Inc, retired as CEO in 1977, Naples, FL, Jul. 8, 87; Joey Gerrard Frank DePutter, Clinton, ON, Jun. 15, 11; Jack S. Deurloo, husband of Lorraine, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 7, 53; Elizabeth Janice “Alice” DeVries, wife of Henry, London, ON, Jul. 8, 60; Allen C. DeVries, husband of Jean (Ymker), Hudsonville, MI, Jun. 28, 65; Kenneth Jack DeVries, husband of Marilyn, Grandville, MI, Jun. 30, 69; Roely Devries, Ancaster, ON, Jul. 1; Donald L. DeWent, husband of Patricia (Waring), owner of De Went Gravel Company, Grandville, MI, Jul. 4, 65; Daniel Andre Dhondt, husband of Clara (Verstraete), St. Thomas, ON, Jun. 3, 80; Grace (Grietje) Dykema, widow of Harm, Wallaceburg, ON, Jun. 30, 89; John B. Dyksterhuis, husband of Kathryn (Koetje), Sumas, WA, Jun. 29, 83; Dena K. Eleveld (Klooster), widow of John H., Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 6, 98; David Flier, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 4, 29; Marvin Neil Geldersma, husband of Ruth, owner of Geldersma Electrical Sales, Port Charlotte, FL, Jul. 10, 78; Henrikus Gerardus (Harry) Geurts, widower of Petronella (Nellie) Wilhelmina Maria (VandenBerg), Strathroy, ON, Jun. 19, 87; Willem (Bill) Grift, husband of Diny, Ridgetown, ON, Jun. 19, 68; Margaret Haan, Lansing, IL, May 20, 93; George Harmelink, husband of Joan (VandeBerg), Fairview, SD, Nov. 16, 2001, 77; Jake Heemstra, widower of Jennie (VanKley), Primghar, IA, Jun. 29, 95; John Hendriksma, widower of Annetta, Moline, MI, Jun. 29, 89; Jeanette Heyboer, widow of Marvin, Hudsonville, MI, Jun. 26, 86; Annie Heyveld (Riemersma), widow of Walter, Pella, IA, Jun. 19, 87; Johanna (Jo) Hoek, Pipestone, MN, May 24, 88; Theodore G. Hoekstra Jr., Jenison, MI, Jul. 3, 75; Melvin Hoekstra, husband of Pat, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 4, 61; John Holwerda Jr., husband of Gladys, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 26, 75; Theodore (Ted) Jager, husband of Virginia, Byron Center, MI, Jun. 28, 95; Dr. Nicholas Jelles, husband of Jenna V. (Laug), previously widow of Pauline (Vermeer), Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 25, 91; Cecile Joldersma, widow of Arthur, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 2, 89; Henry Jongma, husband of Carmen Leah, Augusta, GA, Jun. 29, 67; Oliver (Ollie) Klamer, husband of Grace, Hudsonville, MI, Jul. 3, 71; Opal Kuik, Orange City, IA, Jul. 1, 80; Marie Luurtsema, wife of James, Hudsonville, MI, Jul. 2, 90; Marie Cora Meyer (Kramer), widow of Harold, Grand Haven, MI, Jul. 3, 92; Mary E. Meyering, widow of Lawrence, Grand Haven, MI, Jun. 24, 82; Leona Mouw, Alton, IA, Jul. 3, 80; Alice Nagelkirk, widow of Jack, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 7, 96; Richard R. Nauta, widower of Betty, Edmore, MI, Jul. 7, 81; Kenneth Northouse, husband of Mick, Grandville, MI, jul. 10, 78; Marion Nederveld (Sweeney), widow of Neil, Rockford, MI, Jun. 28, 93; Margaret E. Ohlman (Veldman), Jenison, MI, Jul. 5, 87; Collins Oosterhouse, widower of Elizabeth, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 28, 86; Winnie Platt (Bylsma), widow of Sidney, Artesia, CA, Apr. 27, 90; Minnie Post (Beereboom, Marcusse), widow of David, previously widow of Dr. John J., Holland, MI, Jun. 22, 74; Gerald Posthuma, Jenison, MI, Jun. 28, 67; Edward J. Postma Sr., husband of Elinor, Hudsonville, MI, Jul. 1, 64; Marvin J. Raterink, widower of Marie, Jenison, MI, Jun. 25, 83; Minnie J. Roodvoets, widow of Adrian, Kentwood, MI, Jun. 25, 95; Ida J. Rupke, widow of Neal, Cutlerville, MI, Jun. 30, 91; Raymond G. Schaap, husband of Susie, former Mayor of Zeeland, Zeeland, MI, Jul. 4, 91; Ruth Schafer (Koele), wife of Lorin L., Boyden, IA, Jun. 25, 66; Joseph James Stapert, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 8, 24; Marguerite Steenblik, Holland, MI, Jul. 8, 96; Johannes (Joe) Hendrikus Selles, husband of Tena (Kippers), Coaldale, AB, May 28, 64; Ruth Stremler (Eenigenburg), wife of Ferrell, Hinsdale, IL, Jun. 28, 69; Douglas Lee Stuitje, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 27, 49; William G. Turkenburg, widower of Tru (Bremmer), former President of Grand Rapids-based Dutch International Society (DIS), Walker, MI, May 30, 84; Howard M. Vandenhout, Wyoming, MI, Jul. 5, 90; John VanderLaan, husband of Louise, Hudsonville, MI, Jun. 27, 70; H. Darlene VanderPol (VanWyk), wife of Wayne Dale, Des Moines, IA, Jun. 19, 65; Harry VanderSteen, Elm Creek, MB, Jun. 19, 49; Lloyd Gene VanderStreek, husband of Nola (Boot), Pella, IA, Jun. 21, 71; Jesse K. VanderVelden, son of Martin & Alexis (Ryckman), Mount Brydges, ON, Jun. 17, 13; Leah VanderWaal, daughter of Aart & Elizabeth (Mol), Hull, IA, Jun. 28, 16; Harry VanderWal, Lowell, MI, Jun. 22, 76; John Roger VanderWoude “Junior”, husband of Jennifer, Belmont, MI, Jun. 22, 34; Michael V. VanDuinen, husband of Ruth (Zuidersma), Marne, MI, Jul. 4, 58; Wilbur G. VanEs, husband of Joyce (Swets), Russellville, AR, Jul. 1, 72; Donald VanHill, husband of Grace (VanGrootheest), Rock Valley, IA, Jun. 26, 70; Gaele VanKeulen, husband of G. (Wierda), b. Ypecolsga, FR, / d. Surrey, BC, Jun. 16, 76; Prof. Jacob (Jack) VanLaar, husband of Eloise, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 1, 76; Harold John VanOverloop, husband of Nancy (Kamps), Grandville, MI, Jun. 28, 76; Marie VanPutten, widow of Jacob, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 1, 94; William H. VanRheenen, husband of Angeline (Kolenbrander), Albia, IA, Jun. 19, 92; Jennie VanRyn (Schutt), South Holland, IL, Jun. 1, 92; Martha VanTuinen, wife of Gordon, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 7; Natalie Vrieland, widow of Jack, Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 8, 92; Gerrit VanVught, husband of Ester, Cutlerville, MI, Jul. 7, 83; Ruth Mae Warmenhoven, widow of Bert, Grand Rapids, MI, Jul. 2, 79; Simon Wierda, husband of Anne, Holland, MI, Jun. 30, 96; Erma E. Witcop, Coopersville, MI, Jun. 26, 81; Grace Joan Zaagman (VanOverloop), wife of Robert W., Grand Rapids, MI, Jun. 29; Earl Zuidema, widower of Harriet (Baron), Zeeland, MI, Jul. 8, 93;
Graduations
Aaron Deleest, Juris. Doctor, Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA; Michelle Korvemaker, Medical Doctor, University of Ottawa; Heather VanZeggelaar, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and History, University of Western Ontario; Mark Visscher, Deans honour List, Bachelor of Science Degree in Honours Computing and Computer Electronics from Wilfred Laurier University;