OBITUARIES

May 25, 2020

VELDMAN- Mr. Jay Veldman, aged 84, of Coopersville went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 25, 2020.  Jay was born on May 29, 1935 to Clifford and Marian (Busman) Veldman who preceded him in death. Jay was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Bert Schipper, sister Marilyn and brother-in-law Cal Meindertsma, and sister Sharon Young.  Jay is...

May 20, 2020

Michael James Okke, age 67 of Whitehall formerly of Marne passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Mike was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Gervin and Lucille (Handlogten) Okke and was a graduate of Coopersville High School Class of 1971. He was employed as a butcher and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mike is survived by his daughter...

May 15, 2020

Janet Kay (Tubbs) Denson, age 76, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord on Friday, May 15, 2020. Janet was born in East Grand Rapids to the late Donald and Irmaloy (Waite) Tubbs. She was a member of the Coopersville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Coopersville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Janet was a very caring...

May 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Nina (Harkins) Heynen announce her passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the age of 93 years. Nina will be lovingly remembered by her son Eric, her sister Marian (Stan) Szudera, her grandson Gary Meringa II and his children Lucas and Lily.

Nina also sends her...

May 9, 2020

Susan E. Sandberg, age 65, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Sue was employed as a bookkeeper for St Luke University Parish where she was also an active member of the church. Prior to her job at St Luke she worked for many years at Kmart stores as a store...

Apr 30, 2020

Kathy Lyn Devree, age 69, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Thursday, April 30, 2020. Kathy was born to the late Bernard and Elaine (Combs) Devree the oldest of 3 children. Kathy was a loving caring person who enjoyed spending time with those around her. She was a member of Little Farms Chapel and enjoyed...

Apr 18, 2020

Robert W. VanOpynen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on April 18 after a short illness.  He was surrounded in love and care by his immediate family.  Bob was born on July 12, 1941 in Grand Haven, MI.  After graduating high school in 1959, he joined the Navy and served overseas as a cryptologic technician until his honorable...

Apr 12, 2020

Joanne Therese Anderson, age 86, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at Cambridge House in Orange, CA on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at 7:30 am.

Joanne was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 20, 1933. She married Frederick Oscar Anderson on February 16, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI. Joanne was a proud graduate of Catholic Central High...

Apr 10, 2020

Ruth Arlene (Slaughter) Simot, age 88, of Coopersville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 10, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband Robert ‘Dutch’ Simot, son Edward Pike, Robert ‘Bobby’ Leedy, daughter Mary Williams, son-in-law John Brecken, sister Della Bierman and brother Howard Slaughter.  Ruth is survived by her loving...

Apr 3, 2020

Bessie “Betsy” Irene Schoenborn, age 98, of Conklin, passed away peacefully Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born on March 5, 1922 to Millard and Geraldine Crowell in Newberry, Michigan. On November 20, 1943 she married Walter Schoenborn in Conklin.

Betsy was an active member of her community, volunteering her time at St. Joseph's Church, Wright, and...

Mar 28, 2020

Lauri Ann Janose (Goosen), age 65, passed into the Lords hands unexpectedly on March 28th 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Coopersville, MI, she attended St Michael’s Catholic Schools in her earlier years and graduated from Coopersville High School. A few years later, she met her husband Don Janose. They were married on July 6th, 1974 and had...

Mar 27, 2020

Lucille A. Parney, age 90, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Lucille was born in Grand Rapids MI., to the late Benjamin and Maude (DeGraft) Brummelhoff. Lucille is survived by her children, Rose (Robert) Vandenheuvel, Patricia (John) Bloomstrom-Wiese, Bruce (Carol) Parney, Tom (JoAnn) Parney and Gary Parney; many grandchildren; several great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents Lucille was...

Mar 26, 2020

Thomas G. “Tom” Marshall, age 68, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. Tom was born in Coopersville, MI., to the late Lloyd and Harriett (Kooiman) Marshall. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Marshall, Lawrence “Sonny” (Aleatha “Lee”) Marshall, sisters, Charlotte (Frank) Bueche, Dorothy (Luke) Vincent Sharon Meinel and brother-in-law,...

Mar 23, 2020

Edward F. Kelly, age 80, of Conklin, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 with family at his side. Ed was born in Conklin, MI., to the late Edward J. and Esme (D’oyly) Kelly. He was a graduate of Coopersville High School, attended Conklin Reformed Church and worked as a Barn Builder for R. J. Nauta Construction. Ed was a...

Mar 17, 2020

Judith “Judy” Marie Austin-Lieffers, age 68, of Conklin, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home with family at her side after a gallant five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born in Grand Rapids, MI, was a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and Grand Valley State University where she earned a degree in advertising and public...

Mar 14, 2020

Kathleen Marie “Kathy” (Miller) Wassink, age 63, of Conklin, passed away at her home Saturday, March 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Erwin and Margaret (Rasch) Miller. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School and earned her nursing degree from Grand Valley State University in the late 1970’s....

Mar 7, 2020

Robert Douglas “Doug” McCrea Jr., aged 78, completed his journey here and went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 7th, 2020. Doug was born in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Robert and Phyllis (Dykema) McCrea. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Eilean McCrea Essenburg. Doug graduated from Muskegon High School...

Mar 5, 2020

Valentine Zoeller, aged 97, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Val was born in Einhausen Germany to the late Adam and Elizabeth (Meister) Zoeller. He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn Zoeller, second wife Sally Zoeller, and granddaughter Krystal Nezwek. Val was an avid pilot and enjoyed spending time flying in his plane. He...

Mar 2, 2020

Dennis Raymond David (71) was born to Louis and Dorothy David on February 05, 1949 and went to be with his heavenly father on March 02, 2020 In the early years Dennis served as an alter boy at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church and later became a member of Saint Michaels. He graduated from Coopersville High School and later married...

Feb 29, 2020

Ernest G. Bush, age 96, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Ernie was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late Millard and Hattie (Laug) Bush.  He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Drew Veeneman; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray (Margaret) Bush and Howard (Eloise) Bush and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray (Lorraine) Bulthuis. He was a Staff...