OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2020

Marie Whilimina “Beanie” (Lindberg) Nellist, age 90, of Coopersville formerly of Nunica, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Marie was born in Polkton Twp. MI., to the late Ernest and Nora (Zimmer ) Lindberg. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Wayne Nellist in 1977 and her siblings, Al, Sam, Tom, Emmy...

Dec 30, 2019

Doris Jean Murray, age 93, of Grant, MI, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday morning, December 30, 2019, from her home. Doris was born in Hart, MI., to the late Ross and Anna (Fritz) Throop. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Ronald Murray; children, Luanne (Dennis) Nelson, Daniel (Nancy) Murray and...

Dec 28, 2019

Floyd Jenkins Jr., age 84, of Dickson TN., formerly of Cedar Springs, MI., passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. He was born in Philadelphia TN., to the late Floyd and Leona (Emery) Jenkins. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Peggy (Gerwig) Jenkins, son Floyd “Mike” Jenkins, son-in-law Bruce Kempainen and siblings...

Dec 23, 2019

Harvey William Cook, age 90, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Harvey was born in Polkton Twp. MI to the late George and Hazel (Busman) Cook. In addition to his parents He was preceded in death by his son’s Milton, Harvey Jr. “JR”, Jeffery and his sister Shirley. He drove semi-truck, was a jack of all trades...

Dec 23, 2019

Troy Anthony Matuk, of Morley, MI., passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 on his 58th birthday. He was preceded in death by his father Anthony “Tony” Matuk and his niece Rebecca Galloway. Troy is survived by his parents, Marge and David Day; special friend, Sidney Stevens; siblings Todd Matuk, Tracy (Scott) Galloway and David (Staci) Day; nieces, Brooke Galloway,...

Dec 17, 2019

Mrs Juella C. Luther, age 88, of Coopersville, MI., passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born in Benthiem, MI to the late Harry and Jeanette (Hulst) Dozeman. In addition to her parents Juella was preceded in death by her husband’s Howard Luther and Richard Cook, stepson Howard “Bud” Luther II, brother Adrian and sisters Adelaide and Alverna....

Dec 11, 2019

Arthur J. Walcott, age 59, of Conklin, MI., passed away after a courageous struggle with emphysema on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter Karen and brother Jay. Art is survived by his children, Elizabeth (Chris) Zimmer-Book, Kathy (Pete) Pickard, Caleb Walcott, Alyssa (Mike) Giannini and Megan Tolar; grandchildren, Robert, Hunter and Blake Pickard,...

Dec 10, 2019

Nancy L. (Goosen) Pelkey, age 76, of Coopersville,  passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Nancy was born in Coopersville to  the late Constan “Stan” and Stella (Notenbaum) Goosen. Nancy was a “spritfire” who enjoyed golfing with friends, especially Mabel Siemen who she went on many adventures with to the casino. Nancy was married to Robert Pelkey Sr. just days...

Nov 26, 2019

Doris Elisabeth (Wiederhold) Kowalczyk, age 80, of Conklin, MI., passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday evening, November 26, 2019, with family at her side. Doris was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late Heinrich and Elisabeth (Gross) Wiederhold. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, knitting, crocheting, drawing, reading and had a broad range of knowledge...

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)...