In Memory Of
Jack Abraham
Birth Date:
1950-01-27
Deceased Date:
2014-07-16
Obituary:
Mr. Jack Abraham, age 64, of Ferrysburg passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at home. He was born January 27, 1950 in Grand Haven to Adolph and Marian (Wiebenga) Abraham.
Jack is a graduate of Grand Haven High School and served his country in the US Army in Vietnam. He was a member of VFW Sgt. Alvin Jonker Post 2326 and American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28.
On August 17, 1973 he married the former Marie De Garmo in Grand Haven and she survives him along with three sons.
Mr. Jack Abraham, age 64, of Ferrysburg passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at home. He was born January 27, 1950 in Grand Haven to Adolph and Marian (Wiebenga) Abraham.
Jack is a graduate of Grand Haven High School and served his country in the US Army in Vietnam. He was a member of VFW Sgt. Alvin Jonker Post 2326 and American Legion Charles A. Conklin Post #28.
On August 17, 1973 he married the former Marie De Garmo in Grand Haven and she survives him along with three sons.
Lin Westra
- June 14th, 2018
Jack and I are cousins and were very close. We grew up together and went all through school together from kindergarten to graduation. After graduation I went to college and he went to Vietnam. It was Vietnam that eventurally took his life due to complications from Agent Orange. I have so many wonderful memories of him it's hard to sort through and share a special one. He could always put a smile on my face. I could always count on him. We both worked Co-op in our Senior year. Usually we went our own way. But if it was raining, he was waiting outside the front doors in his car to take me to lunch and then to work. Those were very special times. He is greatly missed.
Steven Althaus
Birth Date:
1950-03-10
Deceased Date:
2022-12-12
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Marcia Anderson
Birth Date:
1950-02-13
Deceased Date:
2015-06-29
Obituary:
Marcia Carolyn Anderson, age 65, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 in Freehold, NJ. Marcia was born in Grand Haven on February 13, 1950, to Chester and Betty Anderson (Johnson). She graduated from Grand Haven High School and attended Ferris State College.
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Marcia Carolyn Anderson, age 65, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 in Freehold, NJ. Marcia was born in Grand Haven on February 13, 1950, to Chester and Betty Anderson (Johnson). She graduated from Grand Haven High School and attended Ferris State College.
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Kevin Baldus
Birth Date:
1950-03-05
Deceased Date:
2017-02-05
Obituary:
Baldus, Kevin D. Spring Lake Kevin Dale Baldus, 66, died peacefully, surrounded by those he loved most in this world, on February 5, 2017. He was born on March 5,1950, to Calvin and Verlabeth (Wills) Baldus. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1968, attended Central Michigan University, and graduated from Grand Valley State University. He worked on U of M research vessels Inland Seas and Roger R Simons all around the Great Lakes. He married Patti Conley in January 1975, and they moved to Grand Haven, then Spring Lake, where they raised their three boys. He was active in Boy Scouts, serving as Cub Master for Pack 3054, then Scoutmaster for Troop 14 for a number of years. He enjoyed many camping and adventure trips with the Scouts, and always held a special place in his heart for Troop 14. His career as Database Administrator at Herman Miller, Inc. spanned 36 years; he retired in 2014, after being recognized and awarded many times for his work. He loved to travel; he and Patti took road trips and vacations around the country, with favorite times being spent here in our own beautiful Michigan. After retirement, he enjoyed month-long stays in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, and always teased that he could live there, but "Patti couldn't move so far away from the grandchildren...." Favorite pastimes included cookouts with the whole family playing loudly in the pool, golf, and more golf, reading and more reading, and yoga. He was generous to the core, volunteering his time to many causes, including Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise of the Lakeshore, the People Center, and coordinating the take-out dinner component of the annual Community Thanksgiving Feast, to name a few. He took numerous trips to South Dakota, volunteering with Re-Member at Pine Ridge Lakota Sioux Reservation. He was a long-time member of C3 (formerly Christ Community Church-which was a reasonable compromise for a Baptist-Catholic marriage). He found spiritual joy and love in his beloved C3 family, living out its values on a daily basis. He lived his life with honesty and integrity, made friends wherever he went, and shared many a beer (sometimes his own home brew) and laugh with all. Of course, most of all, he loved his family. He wasn't afraid to hug his grown sons and tell them "I love you"; and he adored his talented, gorgeous, intelligent and lively grandchildren, who were, naturally, his greatest joy, and always brought pride and sparkles to his eyes. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patti.
Baldus, Kevin D. Spring Lake Kevin Dale Baldus, 66, died peacefully, surrounded by those he loved most in this world, on February 5, 2017. He was born on March 5,1950, to Calvin and Verlabeth (Wills) Baldus. He graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1968, attended Central Michigan University, and graduated from Grand Valley State University. He worked on U of M research vessels Inland Seas and Roger R Simons all around the Great Lakes. He married Patti Conley in January 1975, and they moved to Grand Haven, then Spring Lake, where they raised their three boys. He was active in Boy Scouts, serving as Cub Master for Pack 3054, then Scoutmaster for Troop 14 for a number of years. He enjoyed many camping and adventure trips with the Scouts, and always held a special place in his heart for Troop 14. His career as Database Administrator at Herman Miller, Inc. spanned 36 years; he retired in 2014, after being recognized and awarded many times for his work. He loved to travel; he and Patti took road trips and vacations around the country, with favorite times being spent here in our own beautiful Michigan. After retirement, he enjoyed month-long stays in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, and always teased that he could live there, but "Patti couldn't move so far away from the grandchildren...." Favorite pastimes included cookouts with the whole family playing loudly in the pool, golf, and more golf, reading and more reading, and yoga. He was generous to the core, volunteering his time to many causes, including Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise of the Lakeshore, the People Center, and coordinating the take-out dinner component of the annual Community Thanksgiving Feast, to name a few. He took numerous trips to South Dakota, volunteering with Re-Member at Pine Ridge Lakota Sioux Reservation. He was a long-time member of C3 (formerly Christ Community Church-which was a reasonable compromise for a Baptist-Catholic marriage). He found spiritual joy and love in his beloved C3 family, living out its values on a daily basis. He lived his life with honesty and integrity, made friends wherever he went, and shared many a beer (sometimes his own home brew) and laugh with all. Of course, most of all, he loved his family. He wasn't afraid to hug his grown sons and tell them "I love you"; and he adored his talented, gorgeous, intelligent and lively grandchildren, who were, naturally, his greatest joy, and always brought pride and sparkles to his eyes. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patti.
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Dale Baumgart
Birth Date:
1950-11-19
Deceased Date:
2014-04-04
Obituary:
Dale L. Baumgart, age 63 of Grand Haven passed away on April 4, 2014 at Heartwood Lodge. Dale retired in 2012 from Fairmount Minerals, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Sons of the American Legion. He loved tinkering in his “man cave” garage, summers at Chinook Campground, trips to Mexico and Florida, casino runs, but most of all making people laugh. Dale will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 43 years, Melodee; children, Jaime Baumgart and special friend Eliot Dupuis, and Jason (Maria) Baumgart; grandchildren, Cameron, Brissia and Bianca Baumgart; his mother, Leona Baumgart, siblings, Ronald (Beth) Baumgart, Karen (Dan) Hildreth, Al (Chris) Baumgart, Larry Baumgart; sister-in-law, Beverly Faino; several nieces and nephews; many friends, and his buddies Max and Louie. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Baumgart; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Lenore Morse, and a brother-in-law, Bert Faino. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering in his honor will be held on Sunday, April 13th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Haven Eagles Aerie 925, upstairs at, 20 N. 2nd Street, in Grand Haven. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army in Grand Haven.
Dale L. Baumgart, age 63 of Grand Haven passed away on April 4, 2014 at Heartwood Lodge. Dale retired in 2012 from Fairmount Minerals, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Sons of the American Legion. He loved tinkering in his “man cave” garage, summers at Chinook Campground, trips to Mexico and Florida, casino runs, but most of all making people laugh. Dale will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 43 years, Melodee; children, Jaime Baumgart and special friend Eliot Dupuis, and Jason (Maria) Baumgart; grandchildren, Cameron, Brissia and Bianca Baumgart; his mother, Leona Baumgart, siblings, Ronald (Beth) Baumgart, Karen (Dan) Hildreth, Al (Chris) Baumgart, Larry Baumgart; sister-in-law, Beverly Faino; several nieces and nephews; many friends, and his buddies Max and Louie. Dale was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Baumgart; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Lenore Morse, and a brother-in-law, Bert Faino. According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering in his honor will be held on Sunday, April 13th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Haven Eagles Aerie 925, upstairs at, 20 N. 2nd Street, in Grand Haven. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army in Grand Haven.
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Linda Jeanne Van Erden (Bethke)
Birth Date:
1950-11-06
Deceased Date:
2007-11-06
Kathy Stahl
- November 17th, 2017
I first met Lynda in Mr. Parks' 9th grade science class. She was shy and reserved at first, but we became good friends. We were often paired because Berg and Bethke put us close together. I know that she taught in the Allendale Schools for some time. So sorry to hear that she has passed, but I know that she's at peace.
Wayne Bolton
Birth Date:
1949-06-16
Deceased Date:
2016-01-11
Obituary:
Mr. Wayne Eugene Bolton, age 66, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 16, 1949 to Harold & Winifred (Weavers) Bolton and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married the former Deborah Nixon on May 1, 1976. Mr. Bolton had been employed as a Truck Driver for Boer's Mayflower in Holland for 28 years. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah.
Mr. Wayne Eugene Bolton, age 66, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on June 16, 1949 to Harold & Winifred (Weavers) Bolton and served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married the former Deborah Nixon on May 1, 1976. Mr. Bolton had been employed as a Truck Driver for Boer's Mayflower in Holland for 28 years. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Deborah.
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Harry McMillan Campbell
Birth Date:
1950-09-26
Deceased Date:
2004-01-09
Obituary:
Died in Ottawa County.
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Henry August Carlson
Birth Date:
1950-08-01
Deceased Date:
2002-03-09
Kathryn (Bloemers) Roberts
- January 22nd, 2018
I remember Henry Carlson as a good sport. He had a car and at noon he would meet me, Connie Godsman, Mike Lewis, Kurt Schroeder, and sometimes another person we could squeeze in the car, in the far parking lot and we would go to Ray's. One night at dinner, the police arrived at our house with a warrant for me to appear in Distrist Court in the matter of Henry Carlson and a hit-and-run fender bender. So a couple days later we all put on our Sunday clothes and went to the court. We each testified we hadn't been with Henry and really had nothing to add. The judge said he thought Henry did it, but there was no evidence either way and we adjourned. Afterwards we told Henry it would have been nice if he had warned us, but he didn't. P.S. My dad had a fit! Why wasn't I in school? Who were these guys I was running around with (he knew Kurt)? People were going to know that the police came I with a suboena and I had to go to court! I guess Connie's folks were pretty upset, too. I remember that as a happy adventure with friends.
Mary Lou Clover (Diekema)
Birth Date:
1950-03-26
Deceased Date:
2005-07-18
Obituary:
Died in Grand Rapids.
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