Carol Kramer underwent surgery on Wednesday, April 16, at Corewell Blodgett Hospital. Doctors successfully corrected where the stomach had passed through an existing hiatal hernia. Carol returned home on Thursday, April 17, to continue her recovery.
We extend our congratulations to Diane Price and Mike Lemasters who will be united in Christian marriage on Wednesday, April 23.
Laurie Wabeke underwent an outpatient lumpectomy on Tuesday, April 15, at Corewell Blodgett. Doctors believe they were able to remove the cancerous cells in their entirety. A pending pathology report will determine if radiation is necessary.
Pam Siegersma underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, April 15, at U of M Health West/Metro Hospital to replace hardware in her neck—addressing additional vertebrae and the impact of pinched nerves. She was released to her daughter's home on Wednesday, April 16, to continue her recovery. She will be in a restrictive neck brace for 12 weeks.
Jim Doorn will undergo testing April 21-25 at the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center to determine the cause of his ongoing seizures and TGA (transient global amnesia).
We extend our Christian sympathy to Karen and John Koetje (Joni) upon the passing of Karen’s brother, Jack Taylor. Jack passed away on Saturday, April 13. Visitation will be on Friday, April 18, from 5:00-7:00P at Burkholder Funeral Home in McBain. The funeral will be on Saturday, April 19, at 11:00A at Rehoboth Reformed Church (98372 S Lucas Rd, McBain). Additional Fellowship Family includes nieces, Grace and Jason Folkert (Alaina, Nora, and Madyson), Rachel and Ben Mast (Danielle and Riley), and Becca Koetje and fiancé, Derek VanOrder.
Carol Graham underwent extensive urological testing in Ann Arbor on Thursday, April 10. Doctors determined that her bladder has lost its elasticity—resulting in damage to the kidneys. She will undergo injections to the bladder on May 9 at Trinity Health in Muskegon.
We extend our Christian sympathy to Susan and Bill Klemple upon the passing of Susan’s sister, Diane Umlor. Diane passed away on Saturday, April 12, at her home in East Jordan, Michigan.
Congratulations to David and Lauryn Waterson (Clara) upon the birth of their daughter, Annika Marie. Annika was born on Saturday, April 12.
We extend our Chrstian sympathy to Phyllis and Don Roede upon the passing of Phyllis' brother, Cal Betten. Cal passed away on Sunday, March 2. A gathering to honor Cal's life will be held on Saturday, April 19, from 1:00-5:00P at Hudsonville Reformed Church.
