George William Hayes, 90
FENNVILLE -- George William Hayes, 90, of Saugatuck, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Holland Community Hospital. The son of William and Rose Hayes, he had been a farmer in the Fennville area most of his life, and was a former member of the I.O.O.F. Surviving are his sisters, Pauline Van Huis of East Saugatuck, and Velda Byrne of Grand Rapids; a sister-in-law, Harriet Hayes of Fennville; and five nieces. No visitation is planned. Family services will be at a later date. Burial of ashes will be in Fennville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Chappell Funeral Home.

Orville Wendell Millar, 87
SAUGATUCK -- Orville Wendell Millar, 87, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in a local nursing home. Born in Chicago, he was raised in Battle Creek, living most of his life in Douglas. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in World War II, and was employed by Baker furniture for 32 years, retiring in 1976. He was a past member of Dutcher Masonic Lodge No. 193 F & AM, June Chapter No. 343, Order of the Eastern Star Past Patron, GF.R. AASR Palestine Shrine No. 1 White Shrine of Jerusalem, Past Watchmen of the Shepherd, and was involved with Boy Scout Troop 18 of Douglas. He was a member of Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ and American Legion Post 149. Surviving are his wife, Marion; son, Gerald and Jane Millar of Kalamazoo; one grandson; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Martin Kole of Holland, and Marge Millar of Caledonia; nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are 3 p.m. Monday at Douglas Congregational Church of Christ with the Rev. Al Mascia officiating. Visiting is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Saugatuck Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 520 Lake St. Memorials may be made to 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center for Children.

John J. Van Tatenhove, 82
John J. Van Tatenhove, 82, of Holland, died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at the Inn at Freedom Village. He resided in the area his entire life, graduating from Holland High School, attending Hope College and graduating from the Holland Business Institute. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in World War II, and owned and operated the Little Miss and Modern Hat Shop. He later joined his father operating the French Cloak Company. A member of Christ Memorial Church, he was a former member of First Reformed Church, serving on its consistory, was involved with the Boy Scouts of America, and was a former member of the Holland Lions Club and Downtown Merchants Association. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; daughters, Mary and Bill Baker of Spring Lake, and Janice and Roy Aslanian of Portage; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Ken and Geraldine Van Tatenhove of Holland, and Lester and Dani Van Tatenhove of Irving, Calif.; sister, Betty and Marlo Dannenbring of Oceana, Calif.; brother- and sister-in-law, Julia Van Tatenhove of Holland, and John Wassink of Adell, Wis.; nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Memorial Church, with the Rev. Paul Burmeister officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting is 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland or the Boys and Girls Club of Holland. Arrangements are by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes.

Bernard Assink, 66
Bernard Assink, 66, of West Olive, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at Spectrum Health Downtown Campus. Arrangements will be announced by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes.

Elsie DeVecht, 94
GRAND HAVEN -- Former Holland resident Elsie DeVecht, 94, of Grand Haven, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in a local care facility. Born in the Netherlands, she resided in the area since 1925. She was a former member of Hope Reformed Church in Grand Haven, and had owned and operated Hettinga Produce Market. Her husband, Albert, preceded her in death in 1977. Surviving are her children, Henry and Carol DeVecht of Grand Haven, Norman and Gayle DeVecht of Miami Beach, Fla., Donald and Jewell DeVecht of Grand Haven; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph and Ardean Hettinga of Grand Haven; and a niece. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home, 620 Washington St., with the Rev. William Langlois officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visiting is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community.

Hugh D. Ekdahl, 30
Hugh D. Ekdahl, 30, of Saugatuck, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. Born in Douglas, he graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1988 and had been employed as a welder. He attended Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church. His father, Donald, preceded him in death in 1997. Surviving are his son, Joshua Ekdahl of Pullman; mother, Mary Ekdahl of Saugatuck; sister, Dawn Zoerhof of Saugatuck; grandmother, Theresa Peel of Grand Haven; aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Dave Vander Wiele officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visiting is 7-9 p.m. today at the Saugatuck Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 520 Lake St. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Elsa A. Fiskars, 90
ST. JOSEPH -- Elsa Amanda Fiskars, 90, of Stevensville, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at the home of her grandson in St. Joseph. Born in Korsnas, Finland, she moved to Muskegon in 1948. Upon the death of her husband, Helge, in 1989, she moved to Stevensville. Surviving are her children, Erik and Irene Fiskars of Stevensville, Sven and Beverly Fiskars of Holland; daughter-in-law, Barbara Fiskars of Eau Claire, Wis.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Alfred Ravals of Korsnas. She also was preceded in death by a son, Lars Fiskars, in 1982, and by a daughter-in-law, Ella Fiskars in 1995. Visiting is one hour prior to the services at noon today at the Clock Funeral Home, 48 W. Grand St., Muskegon. Burial will be in Mona View Cemetery, Muskegon. Memorials may be made to Napier Parkview Baptist Church where she attended. Arrangements were also by the Kerley and Starts Funeral Home.

Harm Kotman, 98
Harm Kotman, 98, of Holland, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in an area care center. He was a member of East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church where he had served as an elder and deacon. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Hamilton Farm Bureau and as a farmer. He was preceded in death by a son, Howard, in 1937; his first wife, Dora, in 1958; daughter, Darthea, in 1970; and second wife, Ida, in 1998. Surviving are his children, Gladys and Milton Essenburg, and Ron and Kaylene Johnson of Holland, and Bob and Vicki Kotman of Fennville; stepchildren, Howard and Kathy Avink of Jenison, Tom and Helene Van Huis of Allendale, and Rich and Joan Avink of Holland; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers, George Kotman and John and Doris Kotman of Holland; stepbrothers and sisters, Harold Haverdink, Mrs. Jim (Alice) Haverdink, and Walter and Helen Haverdink of Jenison, Mrs. Merton (Henrietta) Lankheet and Mrs. Don (Irene) Kaper of Holland, Gerald and Geneva Lubbers of Hamilton, and Mrs. Henry (June) Haverdink of Zeeland. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church, A-3815 56th Ave., with the Revs. Gary Luurtsema and Mark Bennink officiating. Burial will be in East Saugatuck Cemetery. Visiting is 7-9 p.m. today at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. Memorials may be made to East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church Future Expansion Fund.

Florence M. Melbye, 91
Florence M. Melbye, 91, of Holland Charter Township, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, at her home. Surviving are her sister, Marion Dorband of Holland; brother, David Melbye of Cape Coral, Fla.; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hope Church. Arrangements are by the Reyers North Valley Chapel.

Legacie R. Mitchell, infant
Legacie Rae Mitchell, two-week-old daughter of Bomeka Evans of Holland and Arby Mitchell of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Spectrum Health Downtown Campus. Besides her parents are her brothers and sisters, Tre Shawna Evans, Jo Karre Mitchell, Ahmad Mitchell and Imani Mitchell; grandparents, Angela and Eric Clarington of Florida, Jerry Snell of Chicago, and Josephine Montgomery of Grand Rapids; great-grandparents, Maggie Hollis of Holland, and Mattie Frazier of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Isaac Montgomery. A family memorial service took place Monday at Maple Avenue Ministries with the Rev. David Sieplinga officiating. Memorials may be made to Maple Avenue Ministries. Arrangements are by the Notier-VerLee-Langeland Funeral Chapel.

Mark A. Stenberg, 57
FENNVILLE -- Mark A. Stenberg, 57, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999, in Harbors Health Facility. Born in Thornton, Ill., the son of George and Albertina Stenberg, he had been employed as a factory laborer, and was a member of Ganges United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are a brother, Paul Stenberg of Fennville; and a cousin, Mary Lou and Tony Novak of Fennville. No visitation is planned. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday in Ganges United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbra Fay officiating. Burial will be in Fennville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ganges United Methodist Church, or South Haven Area Hospice. Arrangements are by the Chappell Funeral Home.

Ruth S. Van Faasen, 86
Former Holland resident Ruth Shanahan Van Faasen, 86, died Sept. 11, 1999, in Seattle, Wash. Born in Libby, Mont. she had been employed as a bookkeeper at the Fort Peck dam project on the Missouri River. She had been a volunteer tutor for the Seattle Public Schools. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Jerold; daughters, Ruth and Robert Shaw of Anchorage, Alaska, Mary and Robert Inkpen of Renton, Wash., and Beth and Dan Betker of Seattle; and two grandsons. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, or Northminister Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Wash. Services have taken place. Arrangements were by Evergreen-Washelli, Seattle.

Betty J. Webb, 51
Betty Jean Webb, 51, of Holland, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1999. A sister, Barbara Drew, preceded her in death in 1992. Surviving are her husband, Raymond; daughter, Pamela and Rick Bell of Jonesboro, Ark.; three grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert and Linda Winters of Zeeland, Joe and Joan Winters of Holland, Judy and Tony Arredondo of Holland, Delbert and Wanda Winters of Walley, Texas, Linda Mc Daniel of Zeeland, Donna Naber of Holland, Danny Hyma of Manistee, and Randy Barton of Holland. Visiting is 11 a.m. to noon today at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. today at Holland Church of the Nazarene, 2014 South Shore Drive, with the Rev. Todd Newsom officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland.

Coral West, 90
Coral "Carl" West, 90, of Holland, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999. Arrangements will be announced by the Downtown Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes.

Elmore W. Elliot, 82
Elmore W. Elliot, 82, of Holland, died Tuesday Oct. 5, 1999, in an area care center. Surviving are his wife, Helen; children, Suzanne and William Brockington of Montague, Jane and John Granberry of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Peter Elliot and Virginia Elliot of San Francisco, Calif., and Thomas Elliot of Zeeland; two grandchildren; and sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Jean Taylor of Fairmont, W.Va. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services.

Pearl Mae Howard, 79
Pearl Mae Howard, 79, of Holland, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, in Holland Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl, and by a son, Nathaniel. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Howard Simpson, Lucy and Carl Simpson, Alice Holliman of Holland, Brenda and Robert Northern of Wisconsin, Linda and Abdul Jabbar, and Annette Howard of Holland; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Pilgrim Home Cemetery, 370 E. 16th St., with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by the Dykstra Funeral Homes.

Jean McCormick, 78
Jean Lucile (Slater) McCormick, 78, of Lakeland, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, in Grayling. She was a former resident of Saugatuck, Holland and Caledonia. A veteran of the U.S. Navy WAVES, she served in World War II. Surviving are her husband, Donald; children, Susan and Bernie Rodgers, Donna and Glen Monroe, Patti and W. Jack Sanborn, Mike and Patsy McCormick, Mary and Mike Brower, and Jack McCormick, all of the Caledonia area; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Thelma Brouwer; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Lester and Jean McCormick, Lawrence and Miriam McCormick, and Elmer Andringa, all of Holland; nieces and nephews. Arrangements are pending. Burial will be in Caledonia.

Florence Melbye, 91
A memorial service for Florence M. Melbye will take place 1 p.m. Saturday at Hope Church. Melbye, a resident of Holland Township, died Oct. 3. She was 91.

Ruth Wuerfel, 86
ZEELAND -- Ruth Knoper Wuerfel, 86, of Zeeland, died Tuesday, evening, Oct. 5, 1999, in Zeeland Community Hospital following a short illness. She was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Knoper, in 1978; second husband, Lester Wuerfel, in 1993; and stepdaughter, Kathleen Weller, in 1997. Surviving are her children, Ron and Shirley Knoper of Zeeland, Wayne and Terri Knoper of Grand Rapids, Bruce and Ruth Knoper of Zeeland, Karen and Steve Don Carlos of Appleton, Wis., Marcia and Michael De Jonge of Zeeland, and Lois Knoper of Zeeland; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Clarence and Joanne Wuerfel of Tampa, Fla., Norman and Donna Wuerfel of Hamilton, Don and Linda Wuerfel of Phoenix, Ariz., Harvey and Marge Wuerfel of Fremont, and John Weller of Grand Haven; 13 stepgrandchildren; 22 stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Van Vliet of Grand Rapids; sisters- and brother-in-law, Minnie Kuyers of Allendale, and Harvey and June Knoper of Zeeland. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, with the Rev. Gerrit Veenstra officiating. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visiting is 6-9 p.m. today at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Alice B. Meyer, 87, of Holland, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids. She retired from the inventory control department at Holland Color after 15 years of employment. She attended First Assembly of God Church and Ganges Baptist Church. Her husband, Raymond, preceded her in death in 1955. Surviving are her sons, Ken Meyer and Roger Meyer, both of Holland; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St., with the Rev. John Marialke officiating. Burial will be in Graafschap Cemetery. Visiting is 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.

Francis J. Volkers, 80
GRANDVILLE -- Francis J. Volkers, 80, of Wyoming, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999. Surviving are his wife, Sophia; children, Dale Volkers, and Joy and Paul Phalen; seven grandchildren; sister, Edna Rutgers; brothers, Justin Volkers and Charles Volkers; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Hazel Volkers, Gertrude Holtgeerts, Josephine Boerman, Frances Lohman, Lloyd and Pearl Riemersma, Vickie Dekker, Louis VanVels, Bill and Hildred Cardill; nieces and nephews. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie S.W., with the Rev. Will Clegg officiating. Burial will be in Grandville Cemetery. Visiting is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Cook Funeral Home, west building. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Louise E. Laninga, 67
HAMILTON -- Louise E. Laninga of Hamilton died Monday, October 11, 1999 at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Notier-VerLee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 3616 Lincoln Rd., Hamilton.

Lottie Kamps, 97
ZEELAND -- Lottie Kamps, 97, of Zeeland, died Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 1999, in Zeeland Community Hospital. She was a charter member of Faith Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1992, and by a grandson, Vic Kamps, in 1979. Surviving are her children, Mrs. Ray (Ethel) Karsten of Grandville, Lester and Hazel Kamps of Zeeland, Dorothy and C.J. Rus of Holland, and James Kamps of Holland; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Laura Nyhuis of Holland, Floyd and Florence Redder of Hamilton, Viola and Gilbert Postma of Holland, and Lawrence and Cornelia Redder of Borculo; sisters-in-law, Esther Redder of Overisel, Marge and Peter Caswell of Holland, Helene Dekker of Zeeland, and Angeline Wiersma of Zeeland. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., with the Revs. David Smith and John Hains officiating. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Visiting is 7-9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until the time of service Saturday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Norman Van Heukelom, 73
The Rev. Norman Gerrit Van Heukelom, 73, of Holland, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, in Holland Community Hospital. Born in Pella, Iowa, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, and graduated from Central College and Western Seminary. He served churches in Des Moines, Iowa, Hamilton, Morrison, Ill., Hudsonville, Kalamazoo, Wyoming, and Rock Vall, Iowa. Following retirement he served the senior ministry at Hamilton Reformed Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; children, the Rev. Gary and Ruth Van Heukelom of Sibley, Iowa, Jayne and Mark Barker of Anchorage, Alaska, Judith and Randall Van Dyke of Hudsonville, Jaci and the Rev. Thomas Walcott of Milwaukee, Wis., and the Rev. Gregory Van Heukelom of Mattawan; 14 grandchildren; his brother, Raymond and Johanna Van Heukelom of Zeeland; sisters, Annabell and Gerrit Sneller of Pella, Iowa, Thressa Van Rees of Mission, Texas, and Betty Goodyk of Pella, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Keith and Norma Nibbelink of Pella; nieces, and nephews. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Hamilton Reformed Church. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery. Visiting is 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Mulder Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 188 W. 32nd St. Memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Services, or Hamilton Reformed Church.

Jeanette L. Senob, 89
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Jeanette L. Senob, 89, of Gardnerville, Nev., died Oct. 11, 1999, at her home. Her husband, Carl, preceded her in death in 1991. She graduated from Wayne State University, and was a professional singer and taught music. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, and was founder of the Sun City Center Orchestra in Florida. She was a member of Florida United Community Church. Surviving are her daughters, Ruth Smith of Carson City, Nev., and Karen Sundwick of Oregon; sisters, Carmen Miller of Michigan, and Linn Toth of Florida; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. No services are planned. Arrangements were by Walton's Chapel of the Valley, Carson City, Nev.

Peter Yff, 68
HUDSONVILLE -- Peter Yff, 68, of Hudsonville, formerly of Holland, died Thursday afternoon, Oct. 14, 1999. Arrangements will be announced by the VanderLaan Funeral Home.

Cornelius Jacobusse, 94
Cornelius "Neal" Jacobusse, 94, of Holland, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in a local care facility. Arrangements will be announced by the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave.

Linda Klooster, 82
WYOMING -- Linda Klooster, 82, of Wyoming, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. Surviving are her husband, Jacob; her daughter, Leora and Matthew Howell; and two grandchildren. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Eighth Reformed Church, 841 Burton St. S.W., with the Rev. Howard Davis officiating. Burial will be in Bentheim Cemetery. Visiting is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 1311 Chicago Drive. Memorials may be made to Eighth Reformed Church.

Renzo J. Luth, 81
Renzo J. Luth, 81, of Zeeland, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Keana, in 1996. He was a member of Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, and a resident of Royal Park in Zeeland since 1997. Surviving are his children, Gerda and Jeffrey Teo of Madison, Wis., Christina and Ward Slager of Macon, Ga., Randall and Sheryl Luth of Grand Rapids, Millie and John Janssens of Zeeland, Kenneth Luth and Rose Walton of Holland; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Mrs. Ted (Klazien) Kok of Holland, Mrs. Peter (Jannie) Hoekstra, and Mrs. Henk (Nel) Luth of the Netherlands; brothers- and sisters-in-law, William and Gay Hekman, Deborah and Tony Tinholt of Holland, Henderikes and Gerri Hekman, Mrs. Evert (Jean) Hekman of the Netherlands, Anneke and Joe Ufkes of Canada, and Mrs. Phil (Tiny) Hekman of Florida; nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Monday at Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 1 Graves Place, with the Rev. James Scholten officiating. Burial in Pilgrim Home Cemetery will be prior to the service. Visiting is 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St. Memorials may be made to Holland Christian Schools, or Hospice of Holland.

Irene Ann Manchester, 83
SAUGATUCK -- Irene Ann Manchester, 83, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Saugatuck, died Friday, Sept. 10 1999. She received an associates degree from the Art Institute of Chicago. Her husband, Donald, preceded her in death in 1990. Surviving are her son, John and Tommy Manchester of Kalamazoo; and cousins. Visiting are services are 6 p.m. Saturday at the Manchester home in Saugatuck. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck. Arrangements are by the Saugatuck Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 520 Lake St.

George Flokstra, 79
George Flokstra, 79, of Zeeland, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 1998, and his son-in-law, Tony Schering. He was a member of North Street Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland. Surviving are his children, Emma Schering, Miney and Cal Boetsma, George Jr., and Jan Flokstra, Lois and Ron Van Harn, and Sue and Dave Brown; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Ralph and Jen Flokstra, Bern and Gloria Flokstra; sister- and brother-in-law, Fanesta Flokstra-Lubbers, and Casper Eisen; nieces and nephews. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the VanderLaan Funeral Home, 4917 32nd Ave., Hudsonville. Burial will be in Beaverdam Cemetery. Visiting is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Elsie De Vries, 79
Elsie De Vries, 79, of Zeeland, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at her home. She was born in Holland Township. She and her husband were house parents at My Brothers House in Holland. She was a charter member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church and was involved with the Ladies Aid Society. She volunteered for the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee in Mississippi and other states over the past 20 years and Bibles for Mexico. Her son, Robert De Vries, preceded her in death in 1995. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Gordon; children, Mrs. Robert (Carol) De Vries of Holland, Joan and Harold Overweg of Holland, Col. James and Mary De Vries of Austin, Texas, Lenora and Jack Bell of Drenthe, David and Diana De Vries of Hudsonville, and Sally and Mark Van Ess of Hudsonville; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Marion and Bernard Bosma of Holland, Clarence and Jeanette Renkema of Holland, Jane and Ken Knoll of Zeeland, Marvin and Helen Renkema of Decator, Ind., and Theodore and Arlene Renkema of Shelby; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Harris De Witt and Alma Tubergen, both of Zeeland, and Clarence Waterway and Minard De Vries, both of Holland; nephews, nieces and cousins. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvin Christian Reformed Church with the Revs. John Meyer, Herman Ridder and Mark Van Ess officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. Visiting will be 7-9 p.m. today at the Northwood Chapel, Dykstra Funeral Homes, 295 Douglas Ave. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland or Bibles from Mexico.

Vilemena Adler, 87
HAMILTON -- Mrs. Vilemena "Greta" Adler, 87, of Hamilton, formerly of Benton Harbor, died Friday, July 30, 1999, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Lawrence M. Adler in 1973. She worked in her husband's optometry practice in Benton Harbor. She is survived by her son, Larry and Gayle Adler of Hamilton; and two grandsons. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Holland. Arrangements are by Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Homes, Hamilton Chapel, 3616 Lincoln Road.