Letha Calkins
Aug 27, 2019
Letha Florence Calkins, age 89, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Letha was born in Detroit to the late Obbie and Gladys (Austin) Denson. In addition to her parents Letha was preceded in death by her husband’s, Donald Tubbs Sr. and William Calkins, daughter Linda Fleese, brother Arnold Denson and sister’s Margaret Clelland and Betty Andres. Letha is survived...
Judith Keefe
Aug 22, 2019
Judith “Judy” Keefe, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. Judy was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Leo and Annie Berneice (McGinness) Rowland. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Eleanor (Harvey) VanDam and Betty (Jack) Staley and in-laws Erma (Roman) Igleski. Judy enjoyed spending time...
Verlin Jewell
Aug 10, 2019
Verlin L. Jewell, aged 74 of Coopersville, passed away at his home Saturday, August 10, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Verlin was born in Polkton Twp. MI to the late Charles and Geraldine (Beld) Jewell. He worked as an over the road truck driver, enjoyed spending time with his family and adored spoiling his grandchildren and great...
Ralph "Fred" Bleckley
Jul 25, 2019
Ralph Frederick “Fred” Bleckley, age 86, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Fred was born in Conklin, MI., to the late Frederick and Ella (Hahn) Bleckley. He worked at Grand Valley State University retiring from the Mail Room in 1993. Fred was a member of the Coopersville Bible Church,...
Dorothy Beemer
Jul 23, 2019
Dorothy Elinor Beemer, age 90, of Grand Rapids was called home to her Saviour early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2019. She was born in Comstock Park, MI. to the late Benjamin and Margaret (McDonald) VanderLaan. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Lester and Rose VanderLaan, sisters and brothers-in-law, Marion and Rex Braginton, Margie “Cookie”...
Joyce Metten
Jul 23, 2019
Joyce E. Metten, age 90, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord, Tuesday, July 23, 2019. She was born in Coopersville MI to the late Charles and Alberta (Busman) Grasman. She was a lifelong member of Coopersville Reformed Church where she assisted in the Sunday School and Bible School programs for many years, sang in the Church Choir...
Margaret Clelland
Jul 22, 2019
Margaret June Clelland, age 92, was called home to her Saviour on Monday evening, July 22, 2019. Margaret was born in Detroit MI. to the late Obbie and Gladys Denson. She worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in Detroit during WW II and was also involved in the USO in Detroit during the war. After the War she...
Alice Smith
Jul 22, 2019
Alice Ann Smith, age 76, of Coopersville, formerly of Cedar Springs and Caledonia, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2019. She was born in Perry, MI. and was preceded in death by her father Carl Anderson, mother and stepfather Helen and John Brockway, step son Timothy Smith and brother Ron Anderson. Alice graduated with a degree in education from Michigan...
Kenneth Vandoorn
Jul 17, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” VanDoorn, age 55, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 and is now cancer free. Ken was a member of the Coopersville Christian Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon. Ken and Audrey own and operate John’s Towing Service of Coopersville which he purchased from his mother and father in 1984....
Arvin Lillibridge
Jul 11, 2019
Arvin L. Lillibridge, age 85, of Marne, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 11, 2019. Arvin was born in Wright Twp. MI to the late Charles and Betty (Aschenbrenner) Lillibridge. He was also preceded in death by his infant granddaughter Angie Lillibridge, sister and brother-in-law Aleah and Chuck Brouwer, brother Gordon Lillibridge and sisters-in-law Sally and Marge Lillibridge. Arvin served...
Charlene Denny
Jul 7, 2019
Charlene R. Denny, age 90, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away July 7, 2019, in St. Mary’s, GA. She was not a fan of Michigan winters and moved to the South many years prior to her passing. Her strong body gave way to the many complications of old age. Born April 8, 1929 in Conklin, MI., to the late,...
Bernice Throop
Jul 6, 2019
Bernice Marie (Veeneman) Throop age 91 of Coopersville passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. Bernice was born in Polkton Twp. Michigan to the late Gert H. and Sophie M. (Moss) Veeneman. She worked many years as a Loan Officer for Huntington Bank. Bernice was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Harvey and Louise Veeneman, sister and brother-in-law...
Gretchen Zoerner
Jul 4, 2019
Gretchen Tyler Zoerner, aged 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Grey and Amelia Vogelsang (Tyler). In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Zoerner and brother, Roger Vogelsang. Gretchen was an independent strong willed woman who enjoyed her...
Arthur Leach Jr.
Jun 12, 2019
Arthur Joseph Leach Jr., age 76, of Conklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Arthur and Anna (Bisrticha) Leach. He was a charter member of the West Walker Sportsman’s Club, was an avid hunter, outdoorsman and enjoyed horseback riding. Art is survived by his daughter, Colleen...
Pearl Fordham
Jun 9, 2019
Emma Fordham, age 103, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Emma was a woman of deep faith. She was an avid gardener, seamstress, wonderful cook/baker and lover of birds and nature. Emma was preceded in death by her husband Irvin, son Timothy and daughters Jacquelyn “Jackie’ and Janice. Emma is survived by...
Joyce Zylstra
Jun 4, 2019
Joyce Elaine Zylstra, age 85, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Joyce was born in Holland MI., to the late Leonard and Ella (Leeuw) VanLiere. She was a graduate of Holland High School and worked as a Nurse in her younger years prior to her marriage to her late husband Wilber...
James Schafer
Jun 3, 2019
James Ray Schafer, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born in Polkton Twp. to the late Roy and Mildred (Simmons) Schafer. James was a lifelong area farmer and also retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his half-brother Arthur Sullivan, half-sister Elizabeth...
Patricia Cappy
Jun 2, 2019
Patricia A. Cappy (Albrecht), age 85, of Lamont, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. Patricia was born in Coopersville to the late Myron and Anna Marie (Mohrhard) Albrecht and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. Patricia met her husband Gerald Cappy while at a local barrel racing event. She enjoyed raising horses in her younger years, barrel racing,...
Esther Ingalls
Jun 1, 2019
Esther Marie Ingalls, aged 76, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. Esther was born in Coopersville to the late Lewis “Bub” and Maxine (Leach) Albrecht. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, puzzles, watching the birds and hummingbirds at her bird feeders, wind chimes, classic country music and a good Bloody Mary. Esther is survived by her children, Debra Ingalls, Diane Ingalls,...
Ruth Brifling
May 26, 2019
Ruth Brifling, age 108, of Coopersville, was called home to heaven Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late John and Ethel (Mars) Hintz on Dec. 12, 1910. Ruth loved her Lord, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a founding member of the Coopersville Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her...
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