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Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services

Debra Lee Glover
November 29, 1951-July 5, 2025

Debra Lee Glover, age 73, of Grand Haven, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.

She was born November 29, 1951, in Yates Center, Kansas, to Harry and Willmena (McCleese) Morgan. She married Dick Glover on August 3, 1968, in Grand Haven, MI.

Debra loved spending time at the family cabin on North Lake, and she was always up for a trip to any casino. Most of all she was a wonderful wife, mother, and enjoyed always having her grandchildren over.

Debra is lovingly remembered by her husband, Dick Glover; daughter, Heather (Troy) Ryder; two sons, Dick Glover Jr., and Adam (Pamela) Glover; six grandchildren: Gage (Cloey) Ryder, Seth (Madison Keller) Ryder, Avereigh Ryder, Megan (Tom) Saelens, Isla Glover, and Phil Nass; three great-grandchildren: Iris, Adline and Kyler; her sister, Karen (Wayne) Ritter; two brothers, Pete (Kris) Morgan and Harry (Kathy) Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Jennifer Nass; her brother, Buddy Morgan, and her sister, Sandra Langlois.

A private family celebration of life will be held. Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories at the family’s online guest book at sytsemafh.com.  

A. Joan Ver Berkmoes
May 8, 1926-July 5, 2025

A. Joan Ver Berkmoes, 99, of Grand Haven passed away at home on July 5, 2025, surrounded by family. 

She was born on May 8, 1926. She married the late Joseph H. Ver Berkmoes on November 17, 1950, in Grand Haven, where they have resided. They were members of First Reformed Church and also Unity Church in Muskegon. Joan was a homemaker for most of her life.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and crafts. Also, she enjoyed collecting rocks and making jewelry.
 
Joan is survived by sons, Gordon L. (Janet) of Florida, and Stephen J. of the home; daughter, Victoria (Glane) Erickson of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Elise (David) Mull, Travis (Mindy) Erickson, Angela Watson, Phillip (Taylor) Ver Berkmoes, and Michael (Chelsea) Ver Berkmoes; 12 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jessica, Kaylee, Haylee, Cade, Nicholas, Theo, Victoria, Veronica, Honour, Zeal, and Valor; 4 great-great-grandchildren, Ayden, Kale, Bentley, and Calvin; and her adopted family, Paul and Matt Raggl.
 
A private graveside service for family to be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Lakeshore Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1 PM at Unity Spiritual Center of Muskegon, 1735 Peck St., Muskegon, MI 49441.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Indian School, P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326 or Trinity Health at Home — Grand Haven, 1027 S. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven, MI 49417.
 
Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at sytsemafh.com.