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Gladys Wohlford

Gladys Wohlford

Nov 12, 2020

Gladys Marie (Beld Paris) Wohlford, age 92, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. Gladys was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Henry and Jennie (Veeneman) Beld. She worked at Leigh Products in Coopersville, and was a long time active member of the Coopersville Bible Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing cards....

Thomas Schoenborn

Thomas Schoenborn

Nov 10, 2020

Thomas Lee Schoenborn (Uncle Tom / Dusty), age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late Peter and Leona (Lothschutz) Schoenborn. Tom was also preceded in death by his brother Emmett Schoenborn and sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou and John Speigl. He was a lifelong resident of Conklin, enjoyed spending time...

Arthur Klein

Arthur Klein

Nov 4, 2020

Arthur J. Klein, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Art enjoyed time spent with family and friends, fishing, golfing, playing cards, and watching the Detroit Tigers. He always displayed his competitive spirit in those activities. Art was a longtime very active member of service at St Michael’s Church in Coopersville...

Doris Barkel

Doris Barkel

Nov 2, 2020

Doris Eleanor (McBride) Barkel, formerly of Coopersville, passed away on November 2, 2020. She was born September 4, 1923 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Evelyn Smith McBride. On September 20, 1940 she was married to Henry J Barkel, a marriage that would last over 66 years. After retiring from Meijer, Doris enjoyed a full social...

Lawrence Michael

Lawrence Michael

Oct 31, 2020

Lawrence Donald Michael, age 67, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 31, 2020. Lawrence was born in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Lawrence Robie and Glennis (Pounders) Michael. He is survived by his wife Linda (Bouwkamp) Michael; children, Barbara (Craig) Willison, Larry (Traci) Michael;  step children, Lisa (Ivan) Villarreal, Amy (Scott) Hickok; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brothers,...

June Armock

June Armock

Oct 29, 2020

June Ann (Krupp) Armock, age 88, of Conklin, passed away at her home Thursday, October 29, 2020. June was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Roman and Teresa (Thomas) Krupp. June was a woman that was deeply devoted to her faith, family and enjoyed praying the Rosary. She taught ceramics for years at Armock Ceramics in the...

Norma Gillespie

Norma Gillespie

Oct 28, 2020

Norma Helen Gillespie, age 93, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Norma was born in Sparta, MI to the late George and Kathryn (Thompson) Mitchell. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Gillespie and son, Dan Gillespie. Norma enjoyed gardening, playing cards, crafting and making jewelry. She...

Kathlyn Oosse

Kathlyn Oosse

Oct 27, 2020

Kathlyn Faye (Worst) Oosse, age 82, of Jenison, formerly of Coopersville, dear child of God and faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother entered Glory on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Kathy had a very special place in her heart for children. She enjoyed birds, flowers, insects, and anything to do with God’s wonderful creation. She leaves behind her husband...

Edward Zimmer

Edward Zimmer

Oct 26, 2020

Edward Joseph Zimmer, age 77, passed away Monday, Oct, 26, 2020. Eddie was born in Wright Twp. MI., to the late Charles and Evelyn (Finkler) Zimmer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Zimmer. Eddie lived at Fairview AFC Home in Allendale for 25 plus years and worked at KANDU Industries a...

Margaret Langlois

Margaret Langlois

Oct 21, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth Langlois, age 94, of Nunica Michigan went to be with her heavenly father in the early morning hour on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born in Nunica Michigan to the late Anton and Mary (Blindauer) Benkert. In addition to her parents Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lincoln Langlois, son and daughter-in-law Arthur and...

Leslie Snider

Leslie Snider

Oct 16, 2020

Leslie Gene Snider, 88, a resident of Sunset Manor in Jenison, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16, 2020 and entered into the presence of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ruth Snider; his brother Kenneth Snider, of California; and his wife of 41 years, Mary (Stryker) Snider. He is survived by his sons, Stephen...

Lisa Casler

Lisa Casler

Oct 16, 2020

Lisa A. Casler, age 54, passed away unexpectedly October 16, 2020. Lisa was preceded in death by her father Donald Gutchak, step-father C. John Forshee, and beloved special aunts Charlene Marentette and Nancy Mathews. Lisa found peace in nature and loved to read Robert Frost poetry with Nothing Gold Can Stay being a favorite poem. She was an active...

Elizabeth Vladika

Elizabeth Vladika

Oct 16, 2020

Elizabeth H. (Lanning) Vladika, age 71, of Coopersville, passed away suddenly Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Nicholas and Lenore (Nykamp) Lanning. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Adrianna Walcott, brother Richard Lanning, brother-in-law Clarence “Danny” Vladika and sister-in-law Alice...

Dolores Buzas

Dolores Buzas

Oct 12, 2020

Dolores Mae (McCue) Buzas, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born in Manistee, MI., to the late Raymond and Regina (Stepka) McCue. Dolores worked for Dr Timmerman in Coopersville and at Continental Motors and after marrying her husband Louie they owned and operated the Anchor Inn (Southside Tavern) in Coopersville and Courtesy Motel...

Clifford Sheteron

Clifford Sheteron

Oct 10, 2020

Clifford James Sheteron, age 84, of Lamont, passed away, Saturday October 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Dowagiac, MI., to the late Joseph and Minnie (Hunsberger) Sheteron. Cliff served in the US Army and was employed by Hydaker-Wheatlake power line construction company where he was a highline construction worker. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events...

Lauri Wagner

Lauri Wagner

Oct 7, 2020

Lauri Ellen Wagner, age 60, passed away Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020. Lauri was born in Muskegon, MI., to the late Howard Wagner and Leona (Miskowiecz) Wagner. She was a graduate of Ravenna High School and Western Michigan University. Lauri worked for her mother at the Highway Roller Rink (Roller-Fox) in Ravenna and was employed as an Inside Sales Manager...

Maury Lothschutz

Maury Lothschutz

Oct 3, 2020

Maury John Lothschutz, age 51, of Conklin, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Maury was the founder and owner of Michigan Online Auction and was an active member of the Coopersville Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon and Youth Group Leader. He was very forgiving and always willing to help...

Cassandra "Sandy" Balkon

Cassandra "Sandy" Balkon

Oct 1, 2020

Cassandra “Sandy” Rose Balkon, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. Cassandra was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late James and Ruth (Peasley) May. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her sisters Jami Miller, Sherrill Moss, and niece Melanie Burian. Cassandra was a foster care provider for over 20 years,...

Tim Klein

Tim Klein

Sep 29, 2020

Timothy David Klein, age 63, of Conklin, passed away at his home Tuesday, September 29, 2020 with family at his side. Tim was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Edwin and Mary (Brink) Klein. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers Gregory Klein, John Klein, Jim Klein, and father-in-law Carl...

Catherine Lemieux

Catherine Lemieux

Sep 28, 2020

Catherine Marie (Egan) LeMieux, 65, of Allendale, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Frances Egan, and her sister, Nancy (Egan) Krystiniak. Cathy was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her son, Christopher, and embraced every moment she spent with her...

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