Current Services for Lakeshore Memorial Services, Inc.

Virginia Koster

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Virginia Koster, age 92, of Holland, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Oak Crest Manor of Holland. Virginia was a member of Immanuel Church where she helped in Sunday School. She was a Registered Nurse at Blodgett and Holland Hospitals for over 25 years until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert in October of 2012. She is survived by her children: Marcia and Andy Johnson of Fort Wayne IN Dan and Jan Koster of Holland Gloria and Jim Crawford of Fenton MI 7 Grandchildren 8 Great grandchildren Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Rachel and Ken Hulst of Jackson, MI Nette Koster of Holland Marge Koster of Hudsonville Many nephews and nieces A private graveside service will be at Graafschap Cemetery. Rev. Robert Terpstra will officiate. Visitation will be 4-7:00PM on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, in Holland, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oak Crest Comfort of Home – Driftwood Building, 11911 James St., Holland, MI 49424. The family would like to thank the staff at Oak Crest Manor-Driftwood for all of their loving and caring support over the past year. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Koster family.

Zillah "Betty" Frost

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Zillah “Betty” Frost, age 93, of Holland, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Freedom Village. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services, in Holland. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a memory or message for the Frost family.

Alvin Russcher

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Alvin Russcher, age 81, of Zeeland, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Hospice House of Holland. Al was born November 9, 1931 to Henry C. and Gertrude Russcher. He was a member of Community Reformed Church. Prior to retiring, Al worked for Brooks Beverage and also the Holland Sentinel. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Chester Russcher and Marvin Russcher; Sisters, Margaret Alferink and Grada Walters; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joyce Russcher, Fred Alferink, Norman Walters, and George A. Kalman. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Dorothy; children, John and Cheryl Russcher, and their children, Emily, Ashley, and Lucas of Zeeland; Mark and Sez Russcher, and their son Brandon of Seneca, South Carolina, and Jill and Ryan Schreur, and their son Benjamin, of Allendale; Brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn and Dorothy Russcher of Holland, Effie Russcher of Zeeland, and Barbara Kalman of Hudsonville. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Community Reformed Church, 10376 Felch Street, in Zeeland. Officiating will be Rev. Steve Simon. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19 from 5-8:00pm at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, in Holland. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a memory or message for the Russcher family.

Walter Lindsay

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Walter Lindsay, age 96 of Zeeland, formerly of Tustin, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia in 2002, and brother James Lindsay. He is survived by his children: Karen and Robert Brooks of Spring Lake Judy Lindsay and Kenneth Post of Zeeland John and Connie Lindsay of Lapeer Linda Zook of Zeeland 16 grandchildren Many great-grandchildren Sister-in-law: Thelma Pierce of North Carolina Burial will take place in Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Lake Bible Camp, 15204 20 Mile Rd, Tustin, MI 49688, or Maple View Free Methodist Church, 1831 Niles-Buchanan Road, Niles, Michigan 49120. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Lindsay family.

Akasha Gladney

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Akasha Mya Gladney, age 4, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at home. Akasha is survived by her parents, Sylvia Scott and Michael Gladney; a brother, Lucian Gladney; sister, Sakari Dawson; grandparents, Kim Harris, Michael Gladney, Sr., Tammy Weeks, Todd Scott, Becky Scott; Great grandparents, Mary Deur, Diane Gebben, Jim Gebben, Marvin Scott, Sr., Theresa Herron, and Willie Gladney. She is also survived by many extended family and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Visitation is planned for Saturday, from 12-2pm Saturday, May 18 at Lakeshore Memorial. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Gladney and Scott families.

Pearl Bulthuis

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Pearl Bulthuis, age 88, of Holland, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Hospice House of Holland. She was a member of Maranatha Christian Reformed Church. Pearl and her husband Peter owned and operated City Sanitation from 1959 through the early 1970s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter in 1999. She is survived by her children: Virginia and Chuck Brew of Mackinaw City Paul and Julie Bulthuis of California Anita and Duane Nyboer of Hamilton Rachael and Carlton Kollen of Holland 9 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren Brothers and sisters: Ann Todd of Indiana Louis and Jeanette Van Dyke of Wisconsin Alvin and Harriet Nietzel of Illinois Florence Stoub of Illinois Brothers and sisters in law: Jeanette Bulthuis of Spring Lake Annamae Ipema of Illinois Peggy Voss of Illinois Several nephews and nieces A funeral service will be on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 918 Central Avenue, in Holland. Pastor Matthew Stob will be officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation will be on May 17, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 918 Central Avenue, in Holland. There will also be visiting May 18, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd, Holland, MI 49423, or Resthaven Maple Woods, 49 East 32nd Street, Holland, Michigan 49423. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Bulthuis family.

Linda Tummel

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Linda Tummel, age 67 of Laketown Township, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at home. Linda was a member of the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obert and Virgie Bird, 2 brothers, Robert and Rex Bird; and a sister, Christy DeBoe. She is survived by her children, Rhonda Miller of Hamilton, Rodney and Carolyn Tummel of Zeeland, and Russel and Melynda Tummel of Laketown Township; Grandchildren, Justin Tummel, Josiah Tummel, Mason Miller, Christian Tummel, Zachary Tummel, Mitchel Tummel, Emily Tummel, Hannah Tummel, Kayla Thompson; Brothers, Billy Bird, James and Rita Bird, Jerry and Pam Bird, and Mark Bird; former husband and friend, Philip Tummel. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Friday, May 17, 2013 at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland. Officiating will be Major Maxim Grindle. Burial will be in Gibson Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, from 5-8:00pm, and Friday, May 17 from 12:00noon until the time of the service, all at Lakeshore Memorial. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Tummel family.

Thomas Maat

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Thomas Maat, age 58, of Wyoming, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his daughters: Ami Dildine and Barry King of Holland Heidi and Charles Rantz of Holland Grandchildren: Derik Dildine of the United States Marine Corps Robert Dildine of Holland Tyler Dildine of Holland Hanna and Charlize Rantz Great-grandson: Nikolai Dildine Parents: Floyd and Bertha Maat of Holland Brothers and sisters: Sandy and Dave Habers of Zeeland Kathy and Jerry Roth of Cheboygan Chuck and Michelle Maat of Zeeland Former wife: Deb Kars Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A time of visiting will be on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James Street, in Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northwest Michigan Office, 129 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Maat family.

James Zoetewey

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

James M. Zoetewey, age 75, of Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home. Jim was a member of Faith Christian Reformed Church. He was a Political Science Professor at Hope College for 41 years. He was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Jacob Zoetewey, and a brother, Alvin Zoetewey. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen Children: James E. and Kristen Zoetewey of Grand Rapids Lisa Zoetewey of Kalamazoo Derek and Meredith Zoetewey of Tampa, FL 3 Grandchildren: Abby, Becca and Henry Zoetewey Brother and Sister: Loreen and Leo Shuart of Cole Camp, Missouri Gary and Valerie Zoetewey of Denver, CO Brother and sisters-in-law: Jan and Ted Boers of Grand Rapids, MI Jack Terpstra of Rockton, IL Lois and Paul Kats of Highland, IN Louise and Don Hoogstra of Wyoming, MI Many nieces, nephews and cousins A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 4:00pm at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 West 26th Street, in Holland. Pastor James Boer will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at Faith Christian Reformed Church. Memorial contributions may be given to Hope College – Department of Political Science or Holland Christian Schools. The family is being served by the staff of Lakeshore Memorial Services in Holland. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Zoetewey family.

Esther Smith

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Esther Anna Smith, 84, of Holland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Esther was born in Ringle, Wisconsin, and spent her married life in the Holland and Grand Haven areas. She was a member of Christ Memorial Church. She enjoyed traveling with Paul and her family and working on mission projects in the United States and abroad. Preceding her in death was her husband, Paul C. Smith in March of 2005. She is survived by her children: Claudia Wallace of Holland; Joanne Trevino of Salinas, California; Lois Smith of Grand Rapids; Nathan and Amy Smith of Holland; 9 grandchildren; and sister, Jeanette and Dale Vande Wege of Holland. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Monday, May 13, 2013, in the Chapel at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, Holland (Use Entrance D or E). Officiating will be Rev. Bill Boersma. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Holland. The family is being served by Lakeshore Memorial Services, Holland. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Smith family.