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Holland, MI  USA
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1971
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West Ottawa High School Class '71




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55 Year Reunion Announcement!

55th Reunion

Saturday,  August  15,  2026  -  7:00 pm

Trestle Stop Hamilton Michigan  

Icebreaker at Northland Lanes the night before the reunion  

Event Contact: Kristi Ruff


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Class News

1/22/2025
US hustory teacher, Daniel Kreuger, passed away
Daniel Kreuger, US history teacher for West Ottawa High, passed away on January 2, 2025 . . .  Continued

7/14/2024
Mr. Frank Kraai, long time teacher, principal at West Ottawa, has passed away
Teacher and extraordinary Holland resident Frank Kraai passed away on July 11, 2024 will have a celebration of his life will held on August 1, 2024, from 4-7pm at the Holland Civic Center . . .  Continued

4/9/2024
Looking for suggestions for our 55 year class reunion
Hey classmates. WOW 55 years! It will be here before you know it. Looking for suggestions. Keep in mind, that we are limited on the cost side. Also, if you are interested in helping and . . .  Continued

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IN MEMORY


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  Ann Lawrence, mother of Randall Lawrence, p Kris

  Ann Lawrence, mother of Randall Lawrenc

Fri 3/7/2025 6:28 AM

  Death of Diane Kolean-Tucker-Taylor's mothe Kris

  Marilyn Kolean, 92, mother of Diane-Kole

Sun 10/13/2024 1:29 AM

  David Moore, Jr., husband of Susan Moore, pas Kris

  David Moore, Jr., husband of Susan Schae

Fri 10/4/2024 9:03 AM

  Death Kris

  Patty Murphy-Dalman, 71,of Macatawa, pas

Wed 9/18/2024 7:01 PM

  Stephen J. Donnelly passed away on 01/12/202 Kris

  Stephen J. Donnelly, 69, passed away in

Fri 5/3/2024 7:55 PM

  Death of Doris Lawrence Vandenbosch brother Kris

  Larry Lawrence,80,brother of Doris Lawre

Wed 4/24/2024 9:47 AM

  Ken Koetje Kris

  Kenneth Koetje, classmate and husband of

Thu 3/28/2024 2:02 PM

  Ruth Zander mother of Heike Zander-Hagemann, Kris

  Ruth Zander, mother of Heike Zander-Hage

Sat 2/24/2024 12:16 PM

  Death of Sharon Wagner(Veele) Kris

  Sharon Kay Wagner(Veele),70, passed away

Tue 11/28/2023 8:08 PM

  Brother of Ruth Tharp, Donald Van Dommelen, 8 Kris

  Donald Van Dommelen, brother of Ruth Tha

Sun 11/12/2023 5:34 PM

  Sister of Joe Silva, Violanda Evans, 73, pass Kris

  Violanda Evans, sister of Joe Silva, pas

Wed 11/8/2023 10:44 AM

  Mother of John Steketee, Ruby Steketee passed Kris

  Ruby Steketee, mother of John Steketee,

Mon 9/25/2023 4:26 AM

  Mother of Dennis Oosterbaan Denny Oosterbaan

  Eleanor Oosterbaan, Mother of Dennis Oos

Tue 8/22/2023 9:52 AM

  Brother of Doris Lawrence Kris

  David Lawrence, brother of Doris Lawren

Sat 8/5/2023 11:35 PM

  Lori Ann Interbitzen, sister of Jeff Interbit Kris

  Lori Ann Interbitzen, 65, sister of Jef

Mon 7/24/2023 2:43 PM

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Today's Featured Biography

 

 
Debra Holt McNally


After working in residential treatment (St. John's Home in Grand Rapis)for 5 years when first graduating from Aquinas, I stayed home with my two chileren for 6 years. I have been at Kentwood Public Schools for 25 years as a high school teacher of psychology, a third grade teacher, an elementary counselor, and finally an elementary principal for the last 15 years.

My son and his wife have two boys and live in Franklin, Michigan. Both are attorneys. My daughter and her husband have two girls and live in Grand Rapids. He is an engineer in Grand Haven and she a secondary biology teacher currently staying at home.

My husband and I have been married since 1975. He is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He is retired from Grand Rapids Public Schools where he was a principal. He is also a licensed psychotherapist.

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Family News Summary
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Anniversary, Award, Birth, Death, Diagnosis, Engagement, Graduation, Lottery, Retirement, Vacation, Wedding, Other.

 Death  Chris Brandt, 72, brother of Linda Brandt-Sargent,
 Posted by: Kristi Coffman Tuhacek-Ruff

 10/17/2024

 Death  Laura Schneerer, 79, sister of Evonne Lubbers Lips
 Posted by: Kristi Coffman Tuhacek-Ruff

 10/25/2023

 Death  Lorraine Maatman, Bill Maatman's mother, passed aw
 Posted by: Kristi Coffman Tuhacek-Ruff

 10/25/2023

 Death  Ruth Borr, 87, wife of athletic director, Roger B
 Posted by: Kristi Coffman Tuhacek-Ruff

 10/10/2023

 Death  Dennis Oosterbaan's Mother, Eleanor Oosterbaan, pa
 Posted by: Denny Oosterbaan

 8/22/2023

 Death  Emily Porter’s brother died please see details at
 Posted by: Mark Sessums

 4/18/2023

 Death  Arloa Givens, mother of Betty Givens-Bullers, pass
 Posted by: Kristi Coffman Tuhacek-Ruff

 11/22/2022

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Today's Featured Class Member Website

 

Kenneth Wiley

Business Website


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