Jamie Thomas
Nov 3, 2021
Mr Jamie Joseph Thomas, age 47, passed after a sudden illness Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Jamie was a loving husband and father. He had a strong Catholic Faith, was a member of St Michael’s Catholic Parish in Coopersville and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9909. Jamie was a proud U. S. Marine Corps Veteran, was...
Marilyn James
Oct 27, 2021
Marilyn Grace James, age 85, of Bailey was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Frank and Grace (Knapp) Rice. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald James, grandson Kyle Sall, son-in-law Terry Gates and brother Frank Rice....
Theresa Looyenga
Oct 14, 2021
Theresa “Tress” Looyenga, aged 91, of Jenison was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021. Tress was born June 1, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Martin and Mary (Smit) Swart. Tress attended and graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1948 and married Ted Looyenga on June 10, 1949. Tress...
Helen Thorpe
Oct 12, 2021
Helen L. Thorpe, age 95, went peacefully to be with her heavenly father on October 12, 2021. She was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Anthony and Ada (Belville) Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband’s Jacob Bouwkamp, Lee Waldie and Bill Thorpe, twin infant sons, son Dale Bouwkamp, 7 sisters,...
William Grimm
Oct 8, 2021
William Fredrick Grimm, age 85 of Ludington formerly of Irons and Allendale passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Bill was born in Muskegon to the late William Alexander and Christine (Jagos) Grimm. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force, worked at GM retiring after 35 years of service from the Coopersville facility and also worked part time for the...
Bernard Looks
Oct 7, 2021
Bernard Herman Looks, age 82, of Conklin, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born in Wright Twp. MI to the late Bernard and Ida (VanOeffelen) Looks. Ben served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Wolverine World Wide in Rockford where he worked as a Supervisor. After his retirement he continued to stay busy working as...
Matthew Crouse
Oct 3, 2021
Matthew Joseph Crouse, age 58 of Nunica passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father William Crouse Sr., stepmother, Carol Couse and sister Sarah Crouse. He is survived by his mother Dixie Bulson; daughter, Kristy (Mike) Cannady; grandchildren, Nathan and Layla Cannady; brothers, Timothy Crouse, Theodore Crouse, William Crouse Jr; sisters, Laura...
Donna Otterbein
Sep 30, 2021
Donna M. Otterbein, age 94, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday September 30, 2021. Donna was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Arthur and Georgia (Lewis) Morgan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Otterbein, daughters Julie Morris and Diane Titus, brother Richard Morgan,...
Frances Sweet
Sep 30, 2021
Frances Sweet, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born in the Netherlands to the late Cornelius and Joan (Devrise) VanderIest. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Stephen Swart and Jerry Sweet. She will be deeply missed by her children, Stephen (Thea) Swart, Ken (Marliene) Swart, Lin (Roger) Rosema,...
James Karafa
Sep 29, 2021
James Lee Karafa, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Jim was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late James and Louise (Goerz) Karafa. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his wife Scherry Karafa and brother-in-law Verlin Jewell. He will be remembered as a hardworking farmer who was loved by many. Jim...
Betsy Sweet
Sep 24, 2021
Betsy A. Sweet, age 86, passed away Friday September, 24, 2021. She was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island to the late Alfred and Jane (Brickmont) Caswell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Larry Sweet and great grandson Alexander Sweet. Betsy was a long time resident of Coopersville, loved quilting and was...
Paul Spoelman
Sep 23, 2021
Paul Kenneth Spoelman, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Ravenna, MI on December 20, 1935 to the late Henry (Bill) and Jennie Spoelman. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1954 and served in the United States Army for 2 years. Paul married Marlene...
David Ricord
Sep 18, 2021
David Paul Ricord, age 39, of Marne, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids and attended Kenowa Hills Schools. David enjoyed racing dirt bikes when he was younger at Big Air in Fremont, hanging out with his family and friends, riding 4-wheelers and fishing. He is survived by his children,...
Dennis Clelland
Sep 18, 2021
Dennis J. Clelland, age 65, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late George R. and Margaret (Denson) Clelland. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother George “Bobby” Clelland and brother-in-law Joe Brookhouse. Dennis was raised in Conklin, MI and graduate of Coopersville High School in...
Louis Kiogima
Sep 17, 2021
Louis James Kiogima, age 79, walked on and returned to his Creator Friday, September 17, 2021. Louie was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. He was born in Petoskey, MI. to the late Lewis Adams and Evelyn Kiogima. In addition to his parents Louie was preceded in death by his daughter Kelli Kiogima on...
Carol Courtade
Sep 12, 2021
Carol E. Courtade, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Vern and Virginia (Karasinski) Heintz. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Leo Courtade. She will be deeply missed by her children Paul (Melissa) Courtade, Katie Courtade; brothers, Jim (Mary Ann) Heintz, Tom (Glenda)...
Shirley Stroven
Sep 12, 2021
Shirley K. Stroven, age 92, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late John and Hazel (Reid) Vormittag. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband LaVerne Stroven. Shirley was an amazing pie maker, was the sewing 4-H leader and loved making quilts and other craft...
Stephen Anderson
Sep 12, 2021
Anderson, Stephen Paul, age 58, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at Mission Point of Lamont on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Steve was born in Zeeland, MI on August 6, 1963. He was a 1982 graduate of Coopersville High School and earned eight varsity letters running x-country and track. Steve lived his entire life in Coopersville, MI. He spent his...
Jesse Ricord
Sep 8, 2021
Jesse James Ricord (38) of Marne went to be with the Lord September 8 while working on power lines in Baldwin. Jesse was an indescribably devoted husband and father. He was a lineman for Great Lakes Energy where he has worked for the past 16 years. His sudden passing has left a void that can only be filled by God,...
John Grotenrath
Sep 7, 2021
John ‘Jack” Gellert Grotenrath III, of Cedar Springs, formerly of Marne, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Jack was born April 8, 1934 in Grand Rapids to the late Pauline Grotenrath and John G. Grotenrath II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia in 1980 and his second wife, Lois in April 2021. Recently his...
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