Obituaries: July 16, 2026

Arlene V. (Gustafson) Hannema

November 8, 1929-July 14, 2026

Arlene V. Hannema, age 96, of Grand Haven, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Grand Pines Assisted Living.

She was born on November 8, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late George and Martha (Lindgren) Gustafson. Arlene married Fred Hannema on June 3, 1950, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 22, 1995, after 44 years of marriage.

Arlene graduated from high school and raised her four children before returning to school for her nursing degree. She then spent her career working as a nurse for Hackley Hospital for 20-plus years until her retirement.

Arlene was a faithful member at All Shores Wesleyan Church in Spring Lake for many years, where she enjoyed volunteering for church events and being active in the Stephen Ministry and Bible Study Fellowship. Arlene also enjoyed volunteering for North Ottawa Community Hospital and Love in Action of the Tri-Cities. She enjoyed traveling, reading, spending time with her family and friends, bicycling, and camping.

Arlene will be lovingly remembered and missed by her two daughters, Diane (Ronald) Woods and Barbara (Dan) Behm; two sons, Chuck (Liz) Hannema and Ron Hannema; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; and her two sisters, Delores (Howard) Van Valkenburgh and Gloria (Grant) Anderson.

The funeral service for Arlene will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Klaassen Family Funeral Home, with Pastors David and Dina Horne officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Private family interment will be at Lake Forest Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Moody Church in Chicago (moodychurch.org) or Love in Action of the Tri-Cities.

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Pedro Sanchez Perez

December 29, 1952-July 13, 2026

Pedro Sanchez-Perez, age 73, of Holland, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Trinity Health Hospital in Grand Rapids following a short illness.

Pedro was born in Monte Escobdo, Zacatecas, Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. on July 17, 2005. He was a member at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and worked at Request Foods for the last 10 years.

Pedro was the definition of a hard-working man with impeccable work ethics. He did not get to retire, working all of his life since he was a kid. During his time in Mexico, he worked from dawn to dusk in the farm, feeding the animals, taking care of the crops, working as a lumberjack, looking for the occasional missing calf that went on its own adventure, and working on any other odd job that needed attention. He even worked in the local town hall for a period of time. In the U.S., he didn't stop working, often being recognized for his perfect attendance.

Pedro was a family man and a man for the people. He enjoyed a good hike and trips with his family. Everywhere he went, he made friends. If he went on errands and was taking too long, his wife often said, "he must have found someone to talk to," and he would come back with news of finding an acquaintance or making a new friend. He did not miss a chance to crack a joke or tell you an anecdote.

Pedro was often described as a respectful, humble, hardworking, friendly, lively person. His passing has left an empty space in our lives, but he has also gifted us with amazing memories of the amazing father, husband, brother, friend, and overall good quality of a person he was during his time on this earth.

Pedro was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Sanchez Barragán & Maria del Carmen Perez de Santiago.

Pedro is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maria Irene Hernandez Dorado; children,
Pedro Sanchez, Hilda Sanchez, Oscar Sanchez, Karen Sanchez and Hanely Sanchez; grandchildren, Abril, Zuri, Itzel, Aysel, Nirelle, Braulio and Malinalli; siblings, Victoria, Mercedes, Anita, Miguel, Ignacio, Antonio, Jose Maria, Margarita and Cruz Enrique.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 W. 13th St., Holland, with Fr. Luis Garcia officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visitation is planned for 6-8 p.m. (Wake Prayers at 7:30 p.m.) on Friday, July 17, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th St., Holland.

Special thanks to every hospital staff member at Holland Hospital and Trinity Health who cared for him during his last days and made accommodations for his wife, daughters, and sons to be by his side.

Condolences may be left online at langelandsterenberg.com.

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