Jack Schrotenboer, 71
Jack A. Schrotenboer, 71, of Hamilton, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Corwell Health Butterworth Campus.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 at Corner Bible Church, 4001 124th Ave., Allegan. Interment will be in Overisel Cemetery.
Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.
Memorial contributions may be given to Love Inc. of NW Allegan County, loveincnwa.org.
Andrew McDonald, 77
Andrew McDonald, 77, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, after being diagnosed with glioblastoma in November 2023.
Andrew was born on May 3, 1948. He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Miami (Ohio) University and went on to work at Listenberger Design in Indianapolis. After moving to Michigan, he worked at Magna Donnelly Corporation in the marketing department as a senior
designer, and then later on worked at FRC in Holland as a designer. He used his skill as a designer in his home as well as a master builder, often making major home improvements.
Andrew’s first priority was family, but he also enjoyed playing golf, hockey, and soccer. and skiing. He was a quiet man who had a great amount of wisdom as well as a great sense of humor.
Andrew is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen; children, Chad and Elaine McDonald, and Chris and Sarah Hayes; grandchildren, Emma, Sawyer and Olivia Hayes, and Peter, Caleb, Lucas and Julia McDonald; and siblings, Carole Hoyt, Alan McDonald, and Cindy McDonald.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Zeeland, 246 W. Main Ave., Zeeland. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church.
Dennis Wright, 75
Dennis D. Wright, 75, of West Olive, a father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Born on Aug. 12, 1950, in Holland, Dennis was the son of the late Virginia Dare and Kendrick Burr Wright. He dedicated 25 years of his professional life to MillerKnoll.
Dennis loved the outdoors and enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
He is survived by his sons, Kevin Richard Wright and Jeffery Kendrick Wright; granddaughter, Ava Rose; several brothers and sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Consistent with his wishes, no public services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland, an organization that provides essential care and comfort.
Jay Van Daalen, 95
Jay Van Daalen, 95, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at his home in Zeeland.
Jay was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Grand Rapids, to Adrian and Nelle Van Daalen. He was a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and University of Michigan School of Business, graduating with a bachelor of business administration degree.
Jay proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War, stationed on the destroyer USS Southerland as its supply and dispersing officer.
After the Navy, he was active in the trucking industry. He was owner and chief executive officer of Keller Transfer Line, Capital Express, and ThermoKing Michigan, and was past chairman of the Michigan Trucking Association.
Jay served on many boards and nonprofits. He was previous chairman of Bethany Christian Services for seven years and co-founder of Wings of Mercy and Bibles for Mexico. He was an active private pilot with multi-engine rating.
Jay is survived by Adelle, his wife of 32 years; children, James M. Van Daalen, M.D. and Kim Greenwalt, Jane Janicki, and Jackie Van Daalen; stepchildren, Shannon Blauwkamp and Darla Morgan, Paige and John Weenum; sister, Judy and Frank Beltman; sister, Nancy (deceased) and Stuart Cok; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Nancy Bronson, Lori and Joe Marroquin and Larry Weenum; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Jay was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Van Daalen, and daughter, Julie Van Daalen.
A time to celebrate and remember Jay’s life with a time of food and fellowship will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the lower level at Second Reformed Church, 225 E. Central Ave, Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be given to Bethany Christian Services (Holland) and Wings of Mercy (Zeeland).
Patricia Conner, 85
Patricia Ann Conner, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
Born on July 18, 1940, Pat lived a life rooted in love, faith, and generosity. Her presence brought warmth to every room, and her quick wit, outgoing spirit, and adventurous heart made her unforgettable to all who knew her.
Pat was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Larry Conner; her son, Jeff Conner; her granddaughter, Jessica Conner; her parents, Bernice Roberts and Donald Clabaugh; and her sister, Donna Graves.
She is survived by her children, Tod (Tulip) Conner, Amy (Chris) Ambrose, and Beverly (David) Kimball; sister, Jean Butcher; 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all of whom were the joys of her life.
Pat loved deeply and gave freely. She found purpose in helping others, offering a warm hug, a kind word, or a moment of encouragement to those who needed it most. Family was her heart, and her home was a place of comfort, laughter, and music. A gifted singer, she often lifted her voice in worship, sharing her faith and God’s promises with sincerity and joy. She was also an avid Detroit Tigers fan.
A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 15, at Life Change Community Church, 4250 30th Ave., Dorr. Visitation was Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Interment was in Salem Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Life Change Community Church.
Janice Pegg, 84
Janice R. Pegg, 84, of Hamilton, passed away in her home on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, surrounded by family members.
Born on Nov. 15, 1941, to Marvin and Genevieve Maatman, Janice lived her early years in North Holland. She graduated from Holland High School, and her primary occupation was mother and homemaker for her husband and children. She also worked as a secretary for Kiekover, Scholman & Shumaker for a number of years.
A devoted Christian, Janice was a member of Hamilton Reformed Church. She served as a Kids Hope USA Member and member of the Women’s Guild. She also served as a den mother/ leader for Cub Scouts USA. Janice loved to find hidden treasures at garage sales and was an avid collector of Longaberger Baskets. She channeled her creativity into ceramics and the creation of bracelets and scarves over the years.
Janice married her sweetheart, Harold Pegg on July 6, 1962. They were married 39 years before Harold passed away in 2001. Together they had two children, Scott (Brenda) Pegg of Jenison and Sondra White of Hamilton; four grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Ketelaar, Joshua (Katie) Pegg, Nathaniel (Tori) White and Emily (Spencer) Jacobson; and 14 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind an older sister, Marianne Yonker, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will take place on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. at Hamilton Reformed Church, 3554 Lincoln Rd., Hamilton, with Rev. Kevin Hart officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Holland.
Family visitation will take place on Friday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton Reformed Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamilton Reformed Church (General Fund) or Hospice of Holland.
Katheran Straight, 94
Katheran M. Straight, 94, of Zeeland, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Riley’s Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, with her family by her side.
Katheran was a member of First Baptist Church of Zeeland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Ronald L. Straight, in 2021; and daughter, Teresa DeGeus, in 2020.
Katheran is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Keith) Day of Zeeland, Ronda (Chuck) Woldring of Holland, and Ruth (Mark) Edsall of Mission, Tex.; son-in-law, Mike DeGeus of Holland; grandchildren, Ronald Day, Christopher (Deidre) DeGeus, Ryan Day, Katheran (Alex) Westrate, Jenny (Mike) Walker, Rory Woldring, Anthony (Mindy) Day and Carly (Takuya) Mori; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn (Walt) Nelson of Grand Rapids; and brother-in-law, Tom Odren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 14, at First Baptist Church, 246 W. Main Ave., Zeeland, with Rev. Tom Vanden Berg officiating. Burial was in Zeeland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church.
Cherrill Haver, 85
Cherrill Lynn Haver, 85, of Holland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Cherrill was born in Zeeland to Seburn “Cy” and Ruth Alida Sherman on Nov. 18, 1940. She went on to attend Asbury College, Hope College, and Davenport University until she married and had three girls.
Cherrill will be remembered for her creative ability to knit, crochet, sew, and quilt heirloom bedspreads for her children. She loved music and played organ and piano, college through 1990, at various churches and special events, like Christian Women’s Club (CWC). She was most content playing her favorite hymns. Also, singing alto with a traveling Christian trio during the 1980s.
Cherrill is survived by her daughters, Michelle Tonning and husband, Julian, Stacey Pattegar, and Sabrina Haverdink; three grandchildren, Kelly Grace, Julian Young “J.Y.” and Storm Jericho; sister, Dianne DeYoung and her three children. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She will be laid to rest beside her predeceased parents at a private graveside ceremony today at Graafschap Cemetery in Holland.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Resthaven Maple Woods staff who developed caring relationships with Cherrill, including Christine, Kenyatta, Leslie, Administrator Jill, and Nurse Maddie. Also, the life-preserving and loving staff of Hospice of Holland with Jacob, Deanna, Dr. Emery, Sara, Taylor, Marissa, and Sarah. With dignity and respect, you touched her heart and kept her well unto her last breath on earth.
Carolyn Palmer, 68
Carolyn Palmer, 68, of Zeeland, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
Carolyn was born in Pope, Miss., on Aug. 27, 1957, to Carl Finch and Hattie (Kehoe) Finch. She graduated high school and later met William Palmer Sr. at a dance in Batesville, Miss. Bill had returned home to the U.S after serving as a Marine in Vietnam. In 1976, Carolyn and Bill married.
In 1980, Carolyn and Bill moved to West Michigan and raised their two sons in Zeeland. Bill and Carolyn always worked hard, and both worked at Corlett-Turner for many years. Carolyn worked at Corlett-Turner from 1981 until 2025.
Carolyn and Bill were a great team. They worked together on everything, Carolyn often on thinking things through and Bill making it all happen. Carolyn and Bill were also generous and kind, they opened their home to anyone who needed a hand or a place to stay.
She is survived by her sons, William Palmer Jr. and Jeremy (Krista) Palmer; grandchildren, Alyssa Palmer, Zan Howerton, Dewey Palmer, Brody Palmer and Charlie Palmer; great-grandchild, Harleigh; siblings, Sissy, Mary, DeDe, Barbara, Joann, Vernon, Charles and Chet; in-laws, Willy Erwin, Chuck Erwin, Kathy Erwin, Jean Palmer and Peggy Rubino; and many extended family members.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Bill Palmer, in September of 2025.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Interment was in Zeeland Cemetery (Felch Street Cemetery).
