News

Late-breaking information of interest.
 

 
01-29-2010 - Re: Classmate Passes Away
 
Arlynn L. "Art" Hodges passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 in Allendale, Michigan. The obit is in the Grand Haven Tribune today. (Grand Rapids Press Obituary) - Dave Matzen

 
12-30-2009 - Re: Death of Parent of Judy (Bierman) Schippers
 
Helen E Bierman of Grand haven, mother of Judy (Bierman) Schippers, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 96 years of age. She leaves four children, and many grandchildren and greatgrand children. Service arrangements will be announced later by the (Clock Life Story Funeral Home of Grand Haven.) - Jim Shippers

 
09-08-2009 - Re: Bill Selgert
 
I have just been informed that Bill Selgert passed away September 3, 2009. Bill's funeral was held today (Tuesday, September 8, 2009) at St. John's Lutheran Church of Grand Haven. (Muskegon Chronical Obituary) - Dave Matzen

 
08-28-2009 - Fall Get-Together Reminder
 
Just a reminder about our Get-Together on September 11, 12 and 13. There is still time to sign up. In fact, come to any or all the events. This is another great opportunity for fellowship with our classmates.
 
Here are the details:
 
     • Friday, September 11 - Golf Outing Evergreen Golf Course 8:30 am start time
        cost $35 includes green fee, lunch and prizes.
     • Friday, September 11 - Football game GHHS vs Muskegon 6:30 pm no charge,
        but suggest a $5 donation to the Athletic Endowment Fund
     • Saturday, September 12 - Picnic at Pottawattomie Park 10 am to 2 pm
        free will donation to cover cost.
     • Sunday, September 13 - Pizza Fricano's in Muskegon around 4 pm
        free will donation to cover cost.
 
If you can't make any of the activities, please let us know of any changes in your address and if you know of other classmates that did not receive this information. Send your participation intentions to Mary Voetberg, or mail to ...
 
        Mary Voetberg
        4184 Butternut Dr.
        Holland, MI 49424
 
Contact me if there are any questions ...dmlmatzen@att.net or 812-853-2142 - Dave Matzen

 
05-17-2009 - Personal Website or Public Profile?
 
Reminder: Do you have a personal website, or a public personal networking profile (e.g., on Facebook, Myspace, or etc.)? Share it your classmates here. Let everyone know wha'sup with you now. To keep the "classmates" listings simple, links to personal pages are attached to your current physical address. Clicking on the 'City, ST' segment of your listing will open your personal home page. If you'd like to share your link, send me a note with a link to your site or profile. - Webmaster (Gene Warner)

 
05-10-2009 - Re: Jim Braak
 
It is with a deep sense of sadness that our good friend and classmate Jim Braak has passed away. Jim died today and the funeral will be in Spring Lake at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Spring Lake Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, May 12 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd. NW, Grand Rapids. (Grand Rapids Press Obituary) - Dave Matzen

 
04-01-2009 - From: Scott Braak
 
I am writing this email to you from the bedside of my dad as he is at Butterworth-Spectrum in Grand Rapids. For those of you that may or may not be aware dad is fighting stage 4 cancer. He is on day 6 of radiation and took his first dose of chemo yesterday. Dad was diagnosed 3 1/2 weeks ago and, as with everything in his life, is fighting this battle head on.
 
Mom brought dad in Friday night as he had not been eating or taking in fluids. Thanks to her and my cousin for forcing him to go ("I ain't going into no hospital") as his blood pressure was 60/35 and electrolytes were out of balance. He admits today that had it not been for them forcing him to go in he might not be with us today.
 
I have set up an account with Care Pages where you can go in and after setting up a username and password search for Jim Braak and get updates. I will update it as often as possible. www.carepages.com/connect
 
Dad is in good spirits and back at it again......I feel for the nursing staff. Seriously, dad is doing much better today and is actually gaining some strength. He plans to be here until at least next Monday and can receive emails through the Spectrum website at the following link http://www.spectrum-health.org/cs/Satellite?c=eHA_Content_C&cid=1225374189074&pagename=Spectrum_Health_Core%2FSpectrum_Core_Central_Template. They will hand deliver your email in a sealed form to his bed.
 
For all of those who ask "If there is ever anything I can do" ... please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
 
(Message forwarded by Dave Matzen)

 
03-23-2009 - Re: Richard Ruiter
 
Dear Jim,
 
Dave emailed me about your cancer. I want to wish you the best as you go through this. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I, too am in the middle of the same thing. I am scheduled to begin radiation in two weeks. Difficult as it is, I am managing to stay positive through the whole ordeal. I wish the same for you.
 
Dick Ruiter
 
(Message forwarded by Jim Braak. If you would like to contact Dick, his mailing address and phone number are available here, or send a note to rruiter1@aol.com - Dave Matzen)

 
03-22-2009 - Re: Jim Braak
 
I just wanted everyone to know that a dear friend and classmate, Jim Braak, has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for strength, healing and peace for Jim.
 
If you would like to contact Jim, his mailing address and phone number are available here, or send a note to braakster@aol.com - Dave Matzen

 
01-23-2009 - Re: Judy Wheeler Decker
 
I have been informed of the death of our classmate Judy Wheeler Decker. She passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at home. I don't have more details, but I understand that an obituary will be in the Tribune soon (Funeral Home's Obituary). Thought you would all like to know. - Dave Matzen

 
11-12-2008 - Re: Grand Haven Schools Foundation
 
Our class has donated to the Grand Haven Schools Foundation. Go to www.ghsf.org and click on Alumni Fund and read about the Foundation and our contributions. The Foundation provides gifts and grants within the Grand Haven Public Schools. A donation is a great way to give back to our school. - Dave Matzen

 
10-29-2008 - Another Classmate Passes
 
Sorry to report that Jerome Willoughby of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008 at a Muskegon Hospital. - Dave Matzen

 
10-02-2008 - 50th Class Reunion Commorative CD
 
As a follow-up to our 50th Class Reunion this past summer, a picture DVD is being made available to all classmates. The picture DVD contains pictures submitted by classmates and includes all reunion activities (golf outing, reunion fellowship/dinner, tour, picnic and pizza party). This is a great memory record of our 50th reunion.
 
If you would like to purchase the picture DVD, it is $5.00 including shipping. Please send a check made out to Grand Haven Class of 1958 and send to Mary Voetberg, 4184 Butternut Dr., Holland, MI 49424 by November 1, 2008. The DVD will be sent to you after the November 1, 2008 deadline.
 
If there are any questions, you may contact Bob Miller at 586-771-8806 or Dave Matzen at 812-853-2142. It was great seeing so many classmates at the 50th. - Dave Matzen

 
08-23-2008 - More on Kick-Off Events for Our 51st Year
 
The next class get together will be September 11, 2009 at a Grand Haven/Muskegon football game. Also being planned is a picnic on the 12th and possibly pizza on the 13th. Maybe even a golf outing, if the weather is ok. There will be committees organized as soon as I can put them together. We'll keep you all informed. So circle the weekend of September 11-12-13,2009. - Dave Matzen

 
08-22-2008 - Re Gindy (VanZylen) Barnard
 
Gindy is scheduled for rotator cuff surgery on Aug. 27, 2008 and would love to hear from classmates while recuperating! (contact info)

 
08-17-2008 - Kick-Off Event for Our 51st Year
 
Our next class event(s) will include a Grand Haven football game September 11, 2009. There will be more details to follow. Mark the weekend of September 11 - 13, 2009 for an opportunity to visit and renew friendships with classmates.

 
07-31-2008 - 51st reunion planning under way
 
We have begun the planning of our next reunion. We are looking for volunteers to assist in the planning of this event. Please see our reunion page for contact information.