James "Jim" DeHaan's obituary , Passed away on May 26, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

James "Jim" DeHaan

May 26, 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan

James "Jim" DeHaan's obituary , Passed away on May 26, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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James DeHaan Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James DeHaan (Grand Rapids, Michigan), who passed away, on May 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James DeHaan to show support.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Sieb (Reca DeHaan), Tress (Marv VanderJagt), Ann (Tite Agema), Tom (Betty DeHaan), Sally (George VanDriel), Florence (John Eylander), Evie (Kerwin Boven) and Edith (Gerald Lucas); his parents, Tom Boven and Grace Boven; and his siblings, Millie (Sid Visser), Tony (Gert Boven), Dee (Gert Boven), Vern (Angie VandePol) and Marilyn (Sid Ouwinga).

He is survived by: his wife Ilene Boven; his children, Dawn, Pete Spiering (Grand Rapids), Jodi and Marc Kindle of Crossville, TN; his son-in-law Will Erben (Ann Arbor); and his grandchildren, Dana, Chris Bernardi, Lindsey, Todd Dalga, Ayla Wolfram, Reba Kindle, Sean Denning, Tyler, Jenna Spiering, Kyla Kindle, Leah Erben and Hannah Erben. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Faith Hospice. https://faithhospicecare.org.

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Zaagman Memorial Chapel



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Brookside Christian Reformed Church
3600 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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Brookside Christian Reformed Church
3600 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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