OBITUARIES

Jul 31, 2020

Jim Preston, age 90, of Newaygo (formerly of Coopersville) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020. Jim was born on July 29,1930 to Lee and Florence (Reynolds) Preston.  He grew up working alongside his father at the family business, Preston's Standard Service, becoming partner and later owner & operator from the 1950's until his...

Jul 27, 2020

Fred Earl Weston, age 84, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born in Lake City, MI., to the late Floyd and Pearl (Donnelly) Weston. Fred was an active life-member of the Grand Rapids/Sparta Moose Lodge #50, enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time outside in nature and was retired from Blodgett Hospital where he worked as a carpenter. In...

Jul 27, 2020

Michael James Burdick, age 69, passed away at home Monday, July 27, 2020 with family at his side. Mike was born in Grand Rapids to the late Frederick and Frances (Triick) Burdick. He was a graduate of Kenowa Hills class of 1968, served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War and retired from the Kent ISD...

Jul 26, 2020

Richard “Tex” Church, age 57, of Allendale, passed away of accidental injuries on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Rick was employed for 20 yrs. at Adema Alternator & Starter Service in Coopersville. He loved stock car racing and raced his own car at Berlin Raceway in Marne. Rick had a heart of gold and was always helping others many times...

Jul 23, 2020

Marjorie Irish Randell, 98, passed away Friday July 23, 2020 at her home in Seal Beach, California. She was married to her late husband Edward William Randell, Sr. for 67 years. Her eternal rest will be side-by-side with Edward, interred in the Irish Family Plot in the Coopersville, Michigan Cemetery.

Marjorie Jean Irish was born on February...

Jul 21, 2020

George R. Lane age 88, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. George was born in Chesire, Ohio to the late Calvin and Edith (Lynch) Lane. George served in the U.S. Marines and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked for the U.S. Post Office as a Mail Carrier delivering mail on the North East side of Grand...

Jul 21, 2020

Anthony Joseph Liszewski Sr. age 75, of Marne, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020.  He worked as a tool and die maker at Michigan Plating and Stamping.  He also loved hunting and fishing. Anthony is survived by his wife of 56 years, Velma (Redner) Liszewski; children, Deb (Mark) Klein and Tony (Christina) Liszewski; grandchildren, Christopher (Robin) Liszewski, Alyssa Liszewski,...

Jul 17, 2020

James M. Karnes, age 92 of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. Jim was born in Loraine OH., to the late Willis and Viola (Freestone) Karnes. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was employed as a Supervisor at Textron and Lear Seigler. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, bowling, fishing, camping...

Jul 8, 2020

Susan Kay Hammond, age 69, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Susan was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Emerson and Thelma (White) Strong. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son-in-law Roger Williams Jr. Susan worked at Family Fare in Coopersville for 20 years in the Deli Dept....

Jun 29, 2020

John Steenstra, age 83, left this earthly life on Monday, June 29, 2020 to live forever with his Lord and Saviour after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind the love of his life his soul mate and wife of 61 years, Hilda Steenstra. Together they were blessed with five children, Alice (Dave) Brinkert, Rick (Deb) Steenstra, Eric...

Jun 23, 2020

Hattie Lee Michael, age 93, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born in Tuscumbia, AL., to the late Tony and Mary Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence “Obie” Michael, and granddaughter Tammy Farmer. She is survived by her children, Shirley (David) Sexton, Tom Michael, Dora Johnson, Ellen Duncan,...

Jun 17, 2020

Jean Marie Lieffers, age 78, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord and Saviour Jesus on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Jean was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Henry and Madeline (DeVos) Smoes. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School, Class of 1960 and worked at Jennies Bridal and Floral in Allendale for many years....

Jun 17, 2020

Mary Ellen Swart, age 79, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Walter and Anne (Vogt) Swart. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in the Food Preparation Dept. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Swart. She is survived by her nephews...

Jun 15, 2020

Joanne Marie Kluting, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 15, 2020 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Brown, mother Marie (VanDyke) Brown Arends and stepfather Robert Arends. Joanne was a loving, caring, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a founding member of St. Gerard’s Guild and member of...

Jun 15, 2020

Dennis Gerald Cooper, age 75, of Grand Haven, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born in Muskegon, MI., to the late Marshall and Donna (Beardsley) Cooper. Dennis was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Cooper, daughter Tonya Cooper and sister Darlene Johnson. He will be deeply missed by his children, Todd (Tammi) Cooper, Trevor Cooper and...

Jun 14, 2020

Jean Frances (Peck) Klein, age 81, of Coopersville was called home to heaven Sunday, June 14, 2020. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Marion (Hoban) Peck, husband Francis (Frank) Klein Jr. and sister Mary Smith. She worked for Comerica Bank as a teller in Coopersville and Marne retiring after 25 years of service. Jean enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2020

Frederick Merwyn Kromer, age 83, of Coopersville and Spring Lake, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. Fred was born in Polkton Twp. to the late Lavern and Ruth (Darbee) Kromer. He was also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Kromer, and infant sister Caroline Kromer. Fred was a graduate of Coopersville High School and served in the U.S....

Jun 5, 2020

Mary Jean Mengel, age 94, was called home to her Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. Mary Jean was a life-long resident and graduate of Coopersville, faithful member of Coopersville United Methodist Church, and worked over 26 years at Coopersville Schools as the supervisor and head cook over the hot lunch program. She was a member of the Coopersville...

Jun 4, 2020

Betty E. (Barding) Sheridan, age 87 of Allendale, was taken up by the angels to see her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her home. Holding her hand was her loving husband and Best Friend of 69 Years, Robert Sheridan. She is proceeded in death by her Parents, Everett & Genevieve (Durham) Barding, Daughter, Terri Lynn...

May 26, 2020

Donald Wayne LeMaire, age 72, went to heaven May 26, 2020 while enjoying the farm he so loved. Don was born September 6, 1948 in Chicago to Kenneth and Eunice (Nicodem) LeMaire. On April 15, 1972, Don married Mary Helen Moomey of Caledonia, and she survives him.

Don served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army and served...