OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2019

Paul Raymond Dykstra, age 63, of Fruitport, MI., passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Paul was born in Grand Rapids to the late Jack and Kathleen (Versluis) Dykstra. Paul was co-owner of Jack Dykstra Excavating in Walker along with his brothers and was instilled with a strong work ethic from his father and...

Nov 22, 2019

Diane Marie (Otterbein) Titus, age 64, of Coopersville, passed into Jesus loving arms on Friday, November 22, 2019, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She is now pain free. Diane was born in Grand Rapids, June 16, 1955 to Harvey and Donna (Morgan) Otterbein. She was preceded in death by her father Harvey Otterbein and mother-in-law VaDeene...

Nov 3, 2019

Arlene (Kloosterhouse) Bubnik, age 93, of Coopersville, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Arlene was a faithful Christian, charter member of Church of The Saviour in Coopersville and enjoyed spending time with her church family. She was an avid knitter, seamstress, quilter and baker. Her greatest treasures were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Arlene is survived by...

Nov 1, 2019

Karen Sue Wyant, age 67, of Ravenna, MI., was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home with family by her side. Karen was born in Grant, MI to the late Edward Jr. and Bernice (Hawkins) Hallberg. She was a longtime member of First Reformed Church of Ravenna and was very active...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs. Billie JoAnn (Sherman) Hill, age 72, of Wyoming, MI. formerly of Conklin, MI., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at her home with family at her side. Billie was born in Grand Rapids, MI. on June 6, 1947 to the late William and Margaret (Calvin) Sherman. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School, Class of 1965, worked...

Oct 22, 2019

William “Bill” Parker, age 84, of Conklin, MI., passed away Tuesday evening October 22, 2019 with family at his side. Bill was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Clayton and Inez (Martin) Parker. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during Korea and was the owner of Kimble Electric in Wyoming. He had a gift of being able...

Oct 18, 2019

Caroll A. Crouse (Woodford), age 83, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Woodford and Louise Dirkse, husband William “Bill” Crouse, daughter Sarah Crouse, sister-in-law Marge VanTol and brothers-in-law, Glenn, Joel and Robert. Caroll deeply loved spending time with her family. She was an active member of...

Oct 14, 2019

Robert Wayne Langeland, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 14, 2019. Robert was born in Zeeland, MI to the late Robert J. and June (Molenkamp) Langeland. He was retired from Al Van Trucking in Grand Rapids. Bob enjoyed spending time up north at his farm where he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family and...

Oct 6, 2019

Lindolfo Villarreal, age 74, of Grand Rapids formerly of Conklin, passed away Sunday October 6, 2019. Lindolfo was preceded in death by his wife Maria Teresa Villarreal on August 7, 2008. Lindolfo is survived by his children Ivan and Lisa Villarreal, Dante and Ana Villarreal, Kenia and Alejandro Espinoza, Einar Villarreal; grandchildren, Alec, Jacob, Mateo, Olivia, Ava, Alejandro, Christian,...

Oct 1, 2019

Lawrence D. “Larry” Millen, age 77 of Spring Lake, MI. formerly of Trezevant TN. Good ol’ boy Lawrence “Larry” Millen was called home to his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Larry served in the U.S. Army for 11 yrs. was a Sgt. and veteran of Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents Winferd and...

Sep 30, 2019

Fred Langeland Jr., age 84, passed to Glory at his home on Monday evening, September 30, 2019. Born on July 31, 1935 in Coopersville, MI. to the late Fredrick and Winnie (VanTimmeren) Langeland, the 2nd son of 4 children. Fred is survived by his children,  Dale (Jill) Langeland, Tom (Connie) Langeland, Doug (Kathy) Langeland, Roger (Tammy) Langeland, Ron (Karla)...

Sep 28, 2019

Stanley C. Samdal Sr., age 86, of Nunica, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 with family at his side. Stan was born in Spring Lake, MI. to the late Alfred and Evelyn Samdal. He retired from the GM Delphi plant in Coopersville and was a lifelong resident of the area. Stanley is survived by his wife of 67 years...

Sep 25, 2019

Raymond Luke Kelly, age 75, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Ray was born in Conklin, MI. to the late Edward J and Esme Kelly. In addition to his parents Ray was preceded in death by his wife Jospehine (Jo) Kaye Kelly in 2013 and son Kenneth Kelly. He served in the U.S....

Sep 23, 2019

Jeanette Meindertsma, age 99, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI, January 23, 1920 to the late Andrew and Hazel (Fisher) Scott. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1989 and siblings, Alice, Jennie, Libby, Hazel, John, Wesley and Andrew. Jeanette loved her flowers...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Carl E. Fredrick, aged 93, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Carl was born in Grand Haven, MI to the late John and Mary (Bail) Fredrick. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Fredrick, sisters; Emily VanDussen, Florence VanDussen, Margaret Searle, and Madeline “Mickey” Taylor. Carl retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville....

Sep 9, 2019

Hannah Jennette Adema, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Sept. 9, 2019.  Hannah was loved by so many for her kind and gentle spirit and beautiful smile.  She and Matt raised their children to know the importance of regular Sunday worship, faithful love, and compassion for the needy. She lived out her faith by...

Sep 9, 2019

Shirley Viola Beamesderfer, age 86, of Marne, passed away Monday, September 09, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Cecil and Viola (Dundas) Dagen. Shirley was a graduate of Creston High School and served in the U.S. Army Corps. She was preceded in death by her son Richard James Beamesderfer. Shirley is survived by her...

Sep 3, 2019

Kathy K. VanOpynen, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 3.  She was surrounded in love and care by her immediate family.  Kathy was born on November 14, 1939 in Fremont, MI.  She married her beloved husband Bob on October 23, 1964 and together they raised three children. Kathy and Bob loved spending time together throughout their...

Aug 31, 2019

Thomas Irving Wyant Sr. age 74, of Allendale formerly of Coopersville, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 with family by his side. Tom was born in Muskegon MI to the late Michael Sr. and Barbara (Betts) Wyant. He worked as a radio broadcaster at many radio stations starting in 1965 at WMUS in Muskegon and retired in 2018 from...

Aug 27, 2019

Jerry Joseph Sweet, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Fountain View Estates Assisted Living. Jerry was born in Muskegon MI to the late Lawrence and Arlene (Loosemoore) Sweet. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an auto body repair man. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son...