Shirley Van Klompenberg, 92
Shirley Van Klompenberg, 92, of Zeeland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Out of school Shirley worked at Big Dutchman and then at Royal Casket. Later in life she baked for her son and son-in-law at Van Raalte’s and Community Restaurants for many years. She was a longtime member of North Street Christian Reformed Church. She enjoyed volunteering at The Bridge Youth Center, where she cooked many meals and too many batches of soup to count.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Laverne, in 2023; parents, Stanley and Albertha Klein; son-in-law, Jim Wabeke; parents-in-law, Bert and Winnie Van Klompenberg; siblings, Jerome Klein, Stanley Klein Jr., Henry Klein, Rachel Klein Schrotenboer and her husband Lloyd; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael De Pree, Verna Elzinga and Robert Achterhof.
Shirley is survived by her children and grandchildren, Lyle and Barbara Van Klompenberg (Korde Van Klompenberg, Keith and Sarah Van Klompenberg, and Kris and Taylor Van Klompenberg), Susan Wabeke (Nicholas and Sherri Wabeke, Todd Wabeke, Kyle and Joanna Wabeke), Cindy Poest (Kevin Poest, Henry Poest, Gary and Nicole Poest), Sally and Jeffery Koert (Jason and Tina Koert, Justin and Mindy Koert, Casie and Benjamin Woiwode, Isaac and Kayla Koert, and Bounleth and Sury Norinh); 37 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Earl and Margie Klein, and Sandra De Pree; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Allen Elzinga and Bonnie Achterhof.
Funeral services to honor Shirley’s life will be held Friday, Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at North Street Christian Reformed Church, 20 E. Main Ave., Zeeland. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Street CRC.
Memorial contributions may be given to The Bridge Youth Center or Corewell Health Hospice.
Renee Munsey, 55
Renee Munsey, 55, of Zeeland, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
Renee had a heart of gold; she loved every person she met. Her love for her five children and their friends was unimaginable. She truly touched every person she met in a positive way.
Renee was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Cook. She is survived by her children, James Munsey (Kendall Crebassa), Caleb Munsey, Nicole Munsey, Luke Munsey (Alyssa Maze) and Kylea Munsey (Odean Bennett); father, Dale Cook; and brother, John Smith.
A funeral service to honor Renee’s life will be held Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland. Visitation will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marlene Ensing, 94
Marlene Joyce Ensing, 94, of Zeeland, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
Marlene was born in Zeeland on Sept. 8, 1932 to Henry and Gertrude Lokers. She graduated from Zeeland High School in 1950. She enrolled in the nursing program at Butterworth School of Nursing and graduated in 1953 as a registered nurse.
Marlene married Elmer Ensing in 1954 and they lived in Texas for one year. She worked at the VA Hospital while her husband finished his four years in the Air Force. Upon returning to Zeeland, she continued her career in nursing at Zeeland Community Hospital for 40 years.
Marlene is survived by her husband of 72 years, Elmer Ensing; children, Daniel and Karen Ensing, Patricia Jongekrijg, William and Denise Ensing, and Jack and Jodi Ensing; grandchildren, Lisa Jongekrijg, Lynae and Bruce Graveling, Lance and Amber Jongekrijg, Andrea Ensing, Nicole Ensing, Kendra Ensing, Travis and Kendal Ensing, Nathan Ensing, Brooke and Tom Rosendahl, Taylor and Melanie Ensing, Tanner Ensing, Blaire and Kyle Van Tuinen; nine great-grandchildren (and one on the way); sister, Judy and Joe Zainea; in-laws, Roger and Sue Ensing, Dale and Libby Ensing, and June and Fred Celik; as well as nieces and nephews.
Marlene was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Les Jongekrijg; brother and sister-in-law, Vern and Nadine Lokers; and in-laws, Bob Ensing and Lloyd Ensing.
Funeral services we held Monday, Oct. 19 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude's Hospital or Hospice of Holland.
Kenneth Dykstra, 72
Kenneth Dale Dykstra, 72, of Jenison, died on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
Ken was born April 11, 1954, in Grand Rapids, to John and Marilyn (Kroondyke) Dykstra. He graduated from Covenant Christian High School and the Kent County Tech Center.
As a young man he was raised at Hope Protestant Reformed Church. In the last eight years he has been a member of Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church. Ken worked for 30 years at Royal Plastics prior his retirement. Ken also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and even skydiving.
Ken is survived by his brother, Gerald Dykstra; sister, Wanda Kamminga; nieces and nephews, Mike and Victoria Dykstra, Eric Dykstra, Heather Dykstra, Carl Dykstra, Eileen Kellstrom, Gloria Hoving, Shawn and Lynnae Kamminga, Shannon and Scott Den Herder, Kendra and Mitch Stuive, Ryan Kamminga, Audra and Joe Ophoff, Shane and Whitney Kamminga; and many extended family members.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church, 7146 48th Ave., Hudsonville. Interment was in Rosedale Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Georgetown Protestant Reformed Church-Grace Foster Home Fund, 7146 48th Ave., Hudsonville MI 49426.
Annette Marsh-Carper, 78
Annette June Marsh-Carper, 78, of Fennville, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
Annette was born on April 2, 1948, in Lansing to Lawrence and Arlene Hansen. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1966.
That same year, she met Mike Marsh, and the two married in 1967. Together, they made their home in Saugatuck, where they raised their sons, Andrew and Aaron. Annette devoted herself to motherhood, creating a loving home and a wonderful life for her family.
After 30 years together, Mike passed from cancer, bringing a heartbreaking close to a cherished chapter of Annette’s life.
Annette later married Phil Carper. Together they built a home where they would spend the rest of their lives, opening its doors to family and friends throughout the years.
An extraordinary homemaker, Annette had a remarkable gift for bringing her creative visions to life. She was an accomplished seamstress, knitter, and quilter – one of her quilts won first prize at the Michigan State Fair.
Annette was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Arlene Hansen; brother, Elliot Hansen; and husbands, L. Michael Marsh (Mike) and Phil Carper.
She is survived by her sons, Andrew (Michelle) Marsh and Aaron (Beth) Marsh; grandchildren,
Zach (Alyssa) Marsh, Ashley Marsh (Trey Bickel), Michael Marsh (Lauren Freemon), and Rachel Marsh; and great-grandson, Weston Marsh.
Annette also leaves behind her stepdaughter, Amanda (Nick) Quinn; step-grandson, Kaiden Bierhalter; and step-granddaughters, Mallory and Madison Quinn; and many beloved in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
Gloria Geerlings, 65
Gloria Sue Geerlings, 65, known lovingly to so many as Glo, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
A longtime resident of Zeeland, she filled every room she entered with her infectious laugh and her unmistakable joy for life.
Gloria was born on Nov. 30, 1960, in Muskegon to Francis and Evelyn Moon. She graduated from Manton High School in 1979. On Aug. 17, 1985, she married the love of her life, Donald Geerlings, beginning a wonderful life that would span more than four decades, filled with the family that meant everything to her.
Gloria is survived by her husband, Donald; son, Bradley Geerlings; daughter, Kasandra Gelder, and son-in-law, Michael; grandchildren, Aaiden Gillespie, Amelia Perez, Roman Perez and Jackson Gelder; siblings, Kay Roys, Martin Moon, Sandra Moon, David Moon, and Judith Moon; and many beloved in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Evelyn Moon.
A service celebrating her life will be held at the Indian Lake Association pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at 8400 Cheyenne Dr., Howard City.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Helen Devos Children's Hospital at corewellhealth.org/foundation or Saint Jude's Children's Hospital at stjude.org/donate.
Arrangements are by the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., Zeeland.
