Janet (Umlor) Felker
Jan 6, 2023
Janet Marie (Schoenborn) (Umlor) Felker, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at St Ann’s Home in Grand Rapids. She was born in Chester Twp. to Gerald and Mary Ellis Schoenborn. Janet loved her family and nothing made her happier then when she had everyone gathered around her table enjoying a meal she had prepared. She...
Veralynn Young
Jan 2, 2023
VeraLynn Gale Young, age 76, of Marne, passed way Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William and Emily (Rudolph) Scherer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers William “Bill” Scherer Jr., Larry Scherer and special friend Jerome...
Donald Veeneman
Jan 1, 2023
Donald Roger Veeneman, age 76, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Harvey and Louise (Neimeyer) Veeneman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Drew Veeneman in 2017. Don served in the U.S. Air Force, was a member of the Grand Haven...
James Riplo
Dec 30, 2022
James Nelson Riplo, age 87, of Conklin, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Bellaire, MI to the late John and Mildred (Ellcey) Riplo. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife Judi Riplo in 2012. He was a lifelong area farmer and in his later years he enjoyed gardening and...
Loretta Engelsman
Dec 18, 2022
Loretta M. Engelsman, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, December 18, 2022. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Amos and Zelda (Marsh) Frazier. In addition to her parents and four brothers she was preceded in death by her son Michael Engelsman, grandson Brian Engelsman. Loretta was very creative and liked making...
John Laug
Dec 15, 2022
John W Laug passed away at home unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 50. He was born to Ken & Mary Ann Laug on June 15, 1972, the youngest of eight children. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing, as well as spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his laughter, banter, crooked...
Thomas Rosel
Dec 9, 2022
Thomas Leslie Rosel, age 52, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born in Flint, Michigan to Thomas Thalhammer and Lisa (Curry) Rosel. Tommy was preceded in death by his mother Lisa (Curry) Rosel and father-in-law Gary Arthur. Tommy liked working on cars, spending time with his grandchildren, riding quads and worked for Quality Air Heating and Cooling...
Arden "Ardy" Afton
Dec 5, 2022
Arden “Ardy” Afton, age 88, of Marne MI., passed away Monday December 5, 2022 unexpectedly at his home. He owned and operated a lawn care service and was still caring for a select few lawns at the age of 88. Ardy was a man who lived life on his terms and enjoyed spending time outdoors and at his property...
Richard Hammond Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
Richard Dale Hammond Jr., 67, of Casnovia, Michigan, passed away on December 4. 2022, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to parents Richard and Arlene (Pastoor) Hammond, on December 20, 1954, in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Richard graduated from Jenison High School where he earned many athletic awards in track and football. After graduation he attended Grand...
Jeffrey Lemieux
Dec 4, 2022
Jeffrey Eugene LeMieux, age 58, of Marne passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday December 4, 2022. Jeff was born in Mt Clemens, MI., to Eugene and Pat (Finkler) LeMieux. He was a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and worked as a machinist until his stroke. Jeff had a deep Catholic Faith and a Heart of Gold. He...
Darla Baker
Nov 20, 2022
Darla Mae Baker, age 78, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William and Margie (Robart) Longnecker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Baker and son Robert W. Baker. Darla will be deeply missed by her daughter, Bonnie (Jeff) Doane; grandchildren, Jeremy...
Michael Karbon
Nov 20, 2022
Michael Scott Karbon, age 64, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born in Allen Park, MI. Michael worked for Farmers Insurance as a mail service supervisor. He loved the town of Coopersville where he was very active with the Rec. department where he coached and refereed sports. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and...
Shirley Fritz
Nov 19, 2022
Shirley Ann Fritz, age 81, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Lamoyne and Ella (Garvey) Duncan. She is preceded in death by her sisters Barbara Brown and Patricia Berdan. Shirley enjoyed quilting, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 60 years...
Robert Barrett
Nov 17, 2022
Robert Dennis Barrett, age 71, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dennis was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Robert and Mary (Ruthven) Barrett. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, loved being outdoors, playing cribbage, feeding the wildlife in his backyard, was a writer for the Coopersville Historical Society and was passionate about the...
Helen Vollema
Nov 7, 2022
Helen Jane Vollema, age 95, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Monday, November 7, 2022. She was born in Lamont, MI to the late William and Anna (Post) Vollema. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law George (Donna) Vollema, brothers-in-law Richard VanBeek and Robert Swanson. Helen enjoyed sewing and...
Richard Barkel
Nov 6, 2022
Richard L. “Dick” Barkel, age 86, of Coopersville passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. Dick was born in Wright Twp. MI to the late Ernest and Sophia (Glace) Barkel. Dick was a graduate of Coopersville High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St Michael’s Catholic Church in Coopersville, a Life Member of the...
Dorothy Cumberworth
Nov 6, 2022
Dorothy Ann Cumberwoth, age 78, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born in Ottawa County, MI to the late Anthony and Irene (Armock) Poelma. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband Bruce Cumberworth Sr. and sister Donna Lampe. Dorothy enjoyed all the animals on the farm, spending time with her children and...
Francis Meerman
Nov 5, 2022
Francis Jay Meerman, age 97, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Saturday, November 5, 2022 at home surrounded by family He was a life-long member of Eastmanville URC Church. He was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late William and Gertrude (Knoper) Meerman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife...
Gerald Benkert
Oct 29, 2022
Gerald A. Benkert, age 68, of Nunica, MI., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Charles and Doris (Hendricks) Benkert and preceded in death by several loved ones. Gerald was a lifelong resident of Nunica, volunteer fireman for Crockery Twp. fire department. Was a 1972 graduate and football player...
Charles Falk
Oct 21, 2022
Charles Peter Falk, age 85, of Marne, MI., passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Peter and Ruth (Esselstrom) Falk. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Mark, granddaughter Harmony, sister Janet and brother Paul. Charles was a man of...
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