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Richard Lee Thomas Sr.

Richard Lee Thomas Sr.

Feb 12, 2025

Richard Lee Thomas Sr., aged 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, near Traverse City, Michigan, the area of his longtime cottage and home. Born on July 18, 1945, in Coopersville, Michigan, Richard was a 1963 graduate of Coopersville High School and later made his home in nearby Marne, Michigan. Richard was a devoted servant to his faith,...

Tim Earl Breuklander

Tim Earl Breuklander

Feb 10, 2025

Tim Earl Breuklander, age 71, of Coopersville, was welcomed into his eternal home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 10, 2025. 

Tim is survived by his wife Deb (Horling) Breuklander; children, Abby Breuklander, David Breuklander, Sarah (Jon) Snoeyink and Andrew (Megan) Breuklander; four granddaughters with a grandchild due this spring; sister, Mary; in-laws, Rog and Bea; several...

Frank Glenn Kurtz

Frank Glenn Kurtz

Jan 27, 2025

Frank Glenn Kurtz, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Spinner) Kurtz. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Burgener. Frank loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working, tinkering with welding, working on...

Marie Davidson Barkel

Marie Davidson Barkel

Jan 22, 2025

Marie Davidson Barkel, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born in Marion, Kentucky. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years, Richard Barkel; and her aunt, Etta Morrison. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Deb (Mike) Wiggins; grandson, Brian Wiggins; sisters MaryAnn Ladner and Gracie Cook; extended members of...

Donna Marie (Schoenborn) Lozon

Donna Marie (Schoenborn) Lozon

Jan 19, 2025

Donna Marie Lozon, age 89, was called home to her Lord and Savior Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Peter and Leona (Lothschutz) Schoenborn. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Kline; granddaughter, Jessi Schneider; sister, Mary Lou (John) Speigl; brothers, Emmett Schoenborn, Tom Schoenborn;...

Christine Marie Wiltenburg (Spinner)

Christine Marie Wiltenburg (Spinner)

Jan 19, 2025

Christine Marie Wiltenburg (Spinner), 66, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 27, 1958, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Joseph and Gladys (Busman) Spinner, Christine brought joy to all who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and wonderful sense of humor.

Christine grew up on a farm in Nunica, Michigan, alongside...

Nellie May (Bunker) Freese

Nellie May (Bunker) Freese

Jan 14, 2025

Nellie May Bunker Freese went home to her heavenly father on Tuesday January 14th 2025 at her home surrounded by her Family. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Catherine (Richard) Bunker, her daughter Nicole Lynn Freese, niece Amanda Sue Bunker Tikkanen, and mother-in-law Joyce Freese.

Nellie will be deeply missed and dearly remembered by her family and...

Rosemary (Homrich) Helzer

Rosemary (Homrich) Helzer

Jan 13, 2025

Rosemary (Homrich) Helzer, age 89, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Monday, January 13, 2025. She was born in Marne, MI to the late Paul and Christina (Budinger) Homrich. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Helzer. Rosemary strived in serving the Lord. After high school Rosemanry became a member of...

Linda Gayle (VanDonkelaar) Schoolcraft

Linda Gayle (VanDonkelaar) Schoolcraft

Jan 9, 2025

Linda Gayle (VanDonkelaar) Schoolcraft, aged 74, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Gary and Leona (Slager) VanDonkelaar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Dale VanDonkelaar and sister-in-law Cathi VanDonkelaar. Linda was a very devoted Christian; she volunteered as a Sunday School teacher...

Judith Kay " Judy" (Looman) Ryan

Judith Kay " Judy" (Looman) Ryan

Dec 15, 2024

Judith Kay “Judy” (Looman) Ryan, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by her family. The world lost an amazing, compassionate, strong, and fun-loving woman. Judy was born in Grand Rapids, MI on September 14, 1946 to the late Harold and Etta (DeYoung) Looman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Barbara Ann (Colver) Buskard

Barbara Ann (Colver) Buskard

Dec 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Buskard, age 89, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late George and Agnes (Hoogewind) Colver. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years,Vernon L. Buskard, the love of her life and infant son Eric Dale...

Kimber Mae Denny

Kimber Mae Denny

Dec 11, 2024

Kimber Mae Denny, age 11, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born in Colorado Springs, CO to Trevor and Julie (Nietering) Denny. Kimber was preceded in death by her grandmother, Kristine Hickey. Kimber had a loving soul that lit up every room she entered and left a lasting impression on anyone that had the opportunity to meet her....

Janice Evonne Sessions

Janice Evonne Sessions

Dec 5, 2024

Janice Evonne Sessions, age 70 of Grand Rapids, went into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2024. 

Janice was born on October 17, 1954, in Coopersville, Michigan to the late Mike and Vera Sessions. She was one of four children and the only daughter. Janice graduated from Coopersville High School in 1972 and went along to...

Sherrie Kathleen (Jones) Morrell

Sherrie Kathleen (Jones) Morrell

Dec 4, 2024

Sherrie Kathleen (Jones) Morrell, age 71, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Sherrie was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Estel and Joan (Orth) Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother John Paul Jones, sisters-in-law, Debra Heinrich and Roxanne Morrell. Sherrie Had an outgoing and intergenic personality that not...

Joan Marie (Saliers) Falk

Joan Marie (Saliers) Falk

Nov 21, 2024

Joan Marie Falk

August 9, 1938 – November 21, 2024

 

We wish to honor the life and legacy of Joan Marie (Saliers) Falk, beloved mother, wife, and grandma, who completed her journey in this life to begin her eternal one in Heaven where we eagerly await the day we are reunited with her. Joan spent her entire 86 years in Marne, MI,...

Sherry Ann (Siemen) Maslowski

Sherry Ann (Siemen) Maslowski

Nov 6, 2024

Coopersville – Sherry Ann Maslowski, age 71, of Coopersville passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 6, 204 after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Bad Axe, Michigan, to the late Allen and Mabel (Schave) Siemen. Sherry was preceded in death by loved ones including nieces and a nephew, her sister-in-law Donna Mankowski,...

Thomas Paul Styburski Sr.

Thomas Paul Styburski Sr.

Oct 29, 2024

Thomas Paul Styburski Sr., age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born in Muskegon Heights, MI to the late Felix and Katherine (Posobiec) Styburski. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Styburski; brother, Harry (Deloris) Styburski; sisters, Bernice (Henry) Zeman, Dorothy (Frank) Sessions. Tom owned and operated Toms...

Rose Marie (Dygert) Maleport

Rose Marie (Dygert) Maleport

Oct 28, 2024

Rose Marie (Dygert) Maleport, age 94, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born in Angola, IN to the late Dean and Genevieve (Neutz) Dygert. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Dunsmore; second husband, Robert Maleport; brother, Don Dygert; sisters, Beverly Currott and JoAnne Dygert. Rose was a faithful Christian,...

Esther Joan (Waterloo) Schoenborn

Esther Joan (Waterloo) Schoenborn

Oct 20, 2024

Esther Joan (Waterloo) Schoenborn, age 80, of Ravenna, went home to the Lord, Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Allen and Tena (VanderHyde) Waterloo. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Schoenborn and brother Allen D. Waterloo. Esther owned and operated Tumbleweed Tack Shop in...

Vera Doreen (Swanson) Sessions

Vera Doreen (Swanson) Sessions

Oct 15, 2024

Vera Doreen (Swanson) Sessions, age 92 of Grand Rapids, went into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with family by her side. 

Vera was born on October 9, 1932, in Grant, Michigan to the late Rudolph and Ethel Swanson. She was the oldest daughter and one of ten Swanson children. At the Fireman’s Ball held...

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