Grand Haven Tribune

Angeline went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20. 2021. Angeline was born March 16, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Abe and Ida Barents. Her husband, Bernard "Bud" Grysen, preceded her in death in 1995 and her sister Janneth Loraine in 1948. Angeline and Bud had four children, Bernard (now deceased), Janna (Bruce), Cameron (Judy), and Walter. Angeline had several dear grand-children and great grandchildren. During the time her husband was Ottawa County Sheriff from 1959 - 1978, Angeline was employed as Matron and Food Service Director, making hundreds of thousands of meals over the years with the help of inmates. She and her family lived in two different Ottawa County jails,...

Glen D. Bosch passed away at his home Friday, October 1, 2021 after a long illness. Born May 28, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to parents John F. Bosch and Edith Mae Bosch. Glen was named after the USS Glen Dale Coast Guard Cutter that his dad was serving on in WWII when he was born. Leaving behind his wife of 55 years (October 1, 1966) Mary Helen Bosch, and four sons. Jeffrey G. Bosch of Gastonia, NC (Bonnie Bosch), David A. Bosch of Louisville, KY (Cynthia Bosch), Stephen M. Bosch of Lexington, KY (Nicole), Christopher T. Bosch of Lexington, KY. 10 Grandchildren Lindsay and Isaac Bosch of Gastonia, NC, Natalia and Katherine Bosch of Louisville, KY, Ethan Bosch of Lexington, KY, Abby...

Bernadette Nikkel, 89, of the Lake Geneva area passed away on September 5th, 2021. Bernadette "Dette" Nikkel was Born February 11th, 1932, in Highland Park, Michigan. She was adopted as a baby and grew up with the Cloft Family in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She attended Catholic Schools, graduating from St. Mary's in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She married Victor Nikkel in St. Louis Parish on April 11th, 1952. Dette will always be remembered for her quick-witted humor as well as her ability to make you feel special. She was a faithful woman who loved her family, friends, and horses. Bernadette is survived by her husband of 69 years, Victor.Six children: Michael, Victor, Karen Klipp, Daniel, John,...

Daniel Wayne Oberlin of Mesick, died Tues., Sept. 15, 2020. He was 71.Dan was born Aug. 11, 1949 in Grand Rapids, to George Ronald Oberlin and Genieva Gene Wagner. Dan was an Army Veteran and studied at Davenport College and Michigan State University with an emphasis in Business Administration. His working career included food service for Sysco Foods in Grand Rapids, ownership of Case Computers in Standale and Information Technology for Herman Miller in Spring Lake where he retired in 2015.Dan loved the outdoors, riding ATVs, shooting at the gun range, sailing, boating and camping. He was a computer wiz and collector of odds and ends. He enjoyed traveling to Florida and Arizona. He had a...

If there is one word that defined Sherry Nied it would be LOVE. She loved her family, friends, co-workers and God and was beloved by those she touched. Sheryl (Sherry) Ann Nied (McReynolds), age 62 from Concord, North Carolina died peacefully on June 17, 2020 after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Sherry was born in Grand Haven Michigan on August 19, 1957 to loving parents Asa (Ace) and Muriel McReynolds. Moving to nearby Holland MI at an early age, Sherry enjoyed a wonderful childhood on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan graduating from Holland High School in 1975. In 1976, she moved with her family to Ft. Lauderdale Florida. In 1979 Sherry moved back to Michigan where she...

Mary Ann Kihnke (Kolenda), age 74, of Harbor Springs, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born August 8, 1945 in Grand Rapids, MI to Edward and Mary (Burchardt) Kolenda. On January 29, 1966, she married Lynn Bruce Kihnke, they spent 53 fun filled, adventurous years together. Mary Ann was a member of Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic Church in Harbor Springs. Always loving and caring, at the age of 12, Mary Ann took on the role of mothering her 9 siblings when her own mother became an invalid and could no longer care for the family. Devoted to her friends and family, Mary Ann never missed an opportunity to frequently...

FALVEY, James (Jim) William, of Grand Haven, Michigan, died October 7, 2019. Born in La Porte, Indiana on September 15, 1940, Jim spent the majority of his life in Indiana and Michigan. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, College of Business Administration in 1962. Jim was a community banker and credit union President. He was inducted into the Michigan Credit Union Hall of Fame. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, playing tennis and golf and was an avid Notre Dame Football and Marching Band fan. James is survived by his wife, Susan (Lozicki); two children James (Jane) and Amy; granddaughter, Kathleen; grandson, Patrick; and siblings Joan C. (David) Farr of Niles, Patricia...

Diane Lynn Ferwerda, age 69, went to her heavenly home Thursday, September 5, 2019, in Buford, GA, after a long illness. Diane, who was best known for her wonderful smile, kind words and good deeds to her many friends and family members, was born October 31, 1949 in Grand Haven MI, and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy (Laning) Vriesman. Surviving are her husband, Fred Ferwerda; her 4 children, Kevin (Alyson) Ferwerda, Nicole (Darin) DeYoung, Stacy (Alex) Okland, Whitney (Brian) Thompson; her 1 sister, Gayle (Larry) Ruiter; her 4 brothers, Richard (Margo) Vriesman, Steven (Karen ) Vriesman, Ronald (Lynne) Vriesman, Mark (Amy) Vriesman; sister-in-law Judith (David)...