OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2022

Dolores Jean DeKiep, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Hayden and Ellis (Diephouse) Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger, her son William, and brother Raymond. Dolores loved spending time with family, especially her great...

Jan 20, 2022

Sebastian Ochoa, stillborn infant was called home to Heaven, Thursday, January 20, 2022 and is now in the arms of his grandmother, Maria G. Ochoa who preceded him in death. Surviving are his mother, Elizabet Cortez-Ochoa; brother, Ivan; sister, Aitana; grandfather, Santos Ochoa;  aunts, Maricela (Salvador) Pineda, Sandra (Sergio) Rodriguez and Briceida Osborne; uncles, Santos T. Ochoa and Mariano...

Jan 10, 2022

Luanne Gilson, aged 68, of Spring Lake formerly of Walker, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Luanne was born in Niles, MI to the late Eugene and Ann (Rabe) Westerhof. She attended Western Michigan University and received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Valley University. To Luanne, teaching was never a job. For her it was...

Jan 7, 2022

Robert Mitchell, Jr., aged 35, of Allendale passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Mitchell Sr; and his sister, Lori. Surviving are his mother, Betty Anderson; children, Trenton, Blake, Ashton, Lilyana and Izabella; his sisters, Liza, Bobbi, Crystal and Selena; his brothers, Paul and CJ; several nieces...

Jan 7, 2022

Betty Anne Wiggers, aged 86, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 peacefully in her sleep and is now resting in her Lord’s arms. She was a prayer warrior for many people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Fannie (Harjer) Handlogten, siblings, June Velthuis, Margie Taylor, Ron Handlogten, her husbands, Richard Laug and Jarvis...

Jan 6, 2022

Dixie Rae Bulson (Hastings), age 85 or Coopersville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born August 23, 1936 in Coopersville, MI to the late Morris Hastings and Norma (Hastings) Woods. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Bulson; brother, Clyde Hastings; son, Matthew Crouse; daughter, Sarah Crouse. She is survived by her sister, Peggy Erhorn;...

Jan 5, 2022

Mrs. Edna Schumaker aged 92, of Coopersville, was called to her Heavenly home, Wednesday, January, 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Carroll, grandson Jamie Thomas, great granddaughter, Natalie Dipzinski and her sisters Mickie Patterson, Donna Robinson and Ginny Ferguson.. Edna was a bus driver for over 20 years with Coopersville Public Schools. She was very...

Jan 4, 2022

Ron Murray of Grant passed into Eternity with the Lord in the early hours of Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont, MI.  Family members were present during his short stay there and his passing.  He remains in our hearts.

Ronald Henry Murray was born to Edith Edna (Moore) and George Blynn Murray...

Jan 2, 2022

Phyllis Irene Frank, age 88, of Conklin, MI., passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born in Dresden ND. to the late Robert and Anna (Brehmer) Meier. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  Phyllis is survived by her sons, Keith (Connie) Frank, Joe...

Jan 1, 2022

Barbara Louise (Hammond) Knapp, age 86, was called home to her Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Barb was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Nathan and Marie (Neff) Hammond. Barb grew up in the Coopersville-Ravenna area and was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1953 graduating with Charles Westover (Del Shannon). Barb married the late...

Jan 1, 2022

Edward J. Popma Jr. age 63 of Coopersville, passed away January 1, 2022. Ed was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Edward J. Popma Sr. and Charlene (Sankey) Rhodes. He was employed with Vets Cab Co. and Calder City Taxi in Grand Rapids. In addition to his parents Ed was also preceded in death by his brother...

Dec 31, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Daniel Hartuniewicz, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2021, at Vista Springs Northview. He was born November 1, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of Joseph and Mary (Bober) Hartuniewicz. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Renee and brother Joseph. Surviving are his sisters Alice Rolfe, Lucille...

Dec 27, 2021

Joyce Ann Shaffer, age 69, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Charles and Thelma (Rosenberry) Reynolds. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Kenny Reynolds, Dale Reynolds, Jim Reynolds and Bonnie Deimel, nephew Jeff Maynard. Joyce enjoyed spending time with family, loved to...

Dec 19, 2021

Dale Maurice Alberda, age 91, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born in Wyoming, MI to the late Maurice and Jenny (DeKlein) Alberda. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ruby and brother Roger Alberda. Dale served in the United States Marine Corps, loved hunting pheasants and spending time with his...

Dec 18, 2021

Tara Jean Moore, age 31, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Baldwin, MI. Tara was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late William Moore and Carolyn Sellon. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her grandparents. Tara loved spending time up north at the family cabin and enjoyed singing and listening...

Dec 17, 2021

Penelope “Penny” (Clark) Pickett, age 81, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Howard and Evelyn (Roggan) Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by Dexter Pickett Jr., brother Larry Clark and sister Lynda Marks. She will be deeply missed by her children, Doug Berg and...

Dec 15, 2021

Mark Falk, aged 62 of Marne, MI left us on Wednesday, December 15th to be with the Lord. He was survived by his parents, Charles and Joan, as well as one brother, Timothy, six sisters, Robyn (Mike) Replogle, Laurie (Steve) Close, Denise Close, Kristine (Mike) Moore, Kelly and Julie Falk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mark will...

Dec 13, 2021

Lonny Duane Eisen, age 65, of Walker, formerly of Coopersville, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Lonny was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late Floyd and Helen (Buzas) Eisen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Karen Witte. Lonny worked in the  concrete construction industry for many years until health issues...

Dec 4, 2021

Passed away Saturday Dec 4 at age 87. She was preceded in death by her parents Jozef & Anna Svancarek, Siblings: Antonia, Klement, Josef & Karol, and her beloved husband Walter Mrnka. She will be missed by daughters Anna (Miro) Hromnik, Slovakia, Melanie (John) Nelson of Indianapolis, IN, son Joseph Mrnka of Ravenna, grandson Patrik Nelson and his son...

Dec 2, 2021

Michael Marlin “Chief” Sheridan, aged 72 from Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly but surrounded by family on December 2, 2021.  Michael was a 1967 graduate of Ravenna High School and served in the United States Army from 1969-1971, completing a tour of duty with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam.  Michael earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Aquinas College and worked...