Peggy Jenkins
Feb 3, 2019
Peggy Jenkins (nee Gerwig), age 80, of Cedar Springs, passed away at her home Sunday, February 03, 2019. She was born in Muskegon, MI to the late George and Mildred (Armock) Gerwig. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son Floyd “Mike” Jenkins, son-in-law Bruce Kempainen, and siblings, Dot, Linda, Bill and John....
Phillip Metten
Feb 1, 2019
Phillip C. Metten, age 69, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, February 01, 2019. Phillip served in the U.S. Navy as a Signalman and sang with the Navy Blue Jacket Choir, was a member of Church of The Saviour in Coopersville and was Director of Coopersville Emergency Services for 30 plus years. Phil enjoyed spending time with his family and...
George Godwin
Jan 31, 2019
George E. Godwin, aged 50, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019. He was born July 11, 1968 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Bobby Sr. and Daisy (Little) Godwin. George lost his sight many years ago but never let that stand in his way or slow him down from doing the things...
Joy Kulikamp
Jan 30, 2019
Joy Kulikamp (nee Sietsema), age 87, of Nunica, was called home to her Lord and Saviour unexpectedly Wednesday, January 30, 2019. She was born in Grand Haven to the late Orrie and Gertrude (Burton) Sietsema. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Henry Kulikamp Jr., daughter, Edith Barton and brother Orrin “Bud”...
Heather Gifford
Jan 25, 2019
Heather Joy Gifford (nee Bazen) of Grand Rapids passed away suddenly on January 25, 2019. Heather was born December 7, 1988. She is survived by her daughters, Haley, Natalie, and Lindsy Gifford; children’s father, Eric Gifford; father and stepmother, Daniel and Jodi Bazen; mother and stepfather, Carla and Michael Segaar; sister, Kayla (Gregory Jr.) Van Grouw and their children,...
Corrie Schmidt
Jan 19, 2019
Ms. Corrie J. Schmidt, age 56, passed away at her home Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI. and was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of 1981. Corrie is survived by her son, Cody (Crystal) Schmidt; daughter, Kaila Schmidt; granddaughter, Mckenzie; grandsons, Reid and Kingston; father, Robert Kisner; mother, Frances Kinnucan; siblings, Rose...
Marla Hecksel
Jan 7, 2019
Marla A. Hecksel, age 75, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 7, 2019. Marla was born in Muskegon on May 11, 1943. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School, worked for Blue Cross for 27 years and was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, photography, and relaxing at the...
Krystal Nezwek
Dec 29, 2018
Krystal Kay Nezwek 11/11/1984 - 12/29/2018 Coopersville, MI It is with great sadness that the family of Krystal Kay Nezwek, age 34, of Coopersville, announces her sudden passing on December 29, 2018. Krystal will be best remembered for her warm smile, infectious laughter and incredible artistic talent. She was preceded in death by grandparents Andrew and Martha Nezwek, Kathryn...

Carol Schmidt
Dec 28, 2018
Carol L. Schmidt, aged 79, of Coopersville, passed away at her home Friday, December 28, 2018. Carol was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Elmer and Ruth (Brown) Schmidt. In addition to her parents Carol was preceded in death by her brother Alan Schmidt and sister-in-law Bonnie Schmidt. In keeping with her wish cremation has taken place,...
Barbara Klobnock
Dec 24, 2018
Barbara L. (Godwin) Klobnock, age 56, of Coopersville, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 24, 2018. Barb was born October 25, 1962 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Bobby Godwin Sr. and Daisy Godwin (Little). She had a fabulous marriage to her husband Tim, loved spending time with her children and spoiling and caring for her...
Mabel Hecksel
Dec 24, 2018
Mabel E. Hecksel, age 102, was called home to her Lord with family at her side Monday, December 24, 2018, just shy of her 103rd birthday. Mabel was born in Polkton Twp. to the late John and Izetta (Doane) Otterbein on December 26, 1915 and was a lifelong resident of Polkton Twp. and graduate of Coopersville High School class...
Benjamin Welsheimer
Dec 21, 2018
Benjamin Carl Welsheimer, age 35, passed away at his home Friday, December 21, 2018. Benjamin was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of 2001and served in the U.S. Army as a Medic in Iraq. He suffered for several years with PTSD after his discharge from the Army. Benjamin loved spending time with his children, was an avid outdoorsman,...
Lane Tikkanen
Dec 19, 2018
Lane Allen Tikkanen, age 62, of Fruitport, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Wednesday morning, December 19, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Lane was born in Grand Haven to the late Arthur and Lavonna (Allen) Tikkanen and was a graduate of Coopersville High School. In addition to his parents Lane was preceded in death by his...
Peggy Hard
Dec 16, 2018
Peggy Ann (Gillhespy) Hard, age 90, was born on Oct. 2, 1928. She died December 16, 2018 at the family home. She is survived by sons, Larry (Lori), Stanley (Alisa) and Steve (Paula); grandchildren: Steven II (Robin), Bethany, Michael (Hannah), Donna, Jerrieme, and great-grandchildren Ethan and Jaymeson; nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Her husband, Loren Hard, preceded her...

Michael Croff
Dec 15, 2018
Michael Wayne Croff, age 63, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, December 15, 2018. Mike worked 34 years for Coopersville Schools as a custodian starting in 1984. He loved his job and especially all of the children. He is preceded in death by his mother, Bernice; sister, Brenda; brother Donald, and step son Justin. Mike will...
Russell Rolfe
Dec 15, 2018
Russell G. Rolfe, age 68, was called home to his Lord very unexpectedly Saturday, December 15, 2018. Russ was a graduate of Coopersville High School and owner/operator of the only true semi-truck, a Kenworth. He was a member of Lamont Community Church, enjoyed hunting, cars, antique tractors and pulling his Farmall M tractor at the tractor pulls. Russ was...
Patricia Hoolsema
Nov 24, 2018
Patricia Eugenia Hoolsema (Posthuma), age 92, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her home. Pat was preceded in death by her parents Dick and Johanna (Breen) Posthuma, husband Roger J. Hoolsema, 3 grandchildren, her twin sister, Jean and two additional sisters. She worked at Christian Rest Home as a...
Delmar Gura
Nov 20, 2018
Delmar Lee June Gura. Age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Delmar was born in Grand Rapids MI to the late Frank and Edith (Eggimann) Gura. Delmar retired from Consumers Power in Grand Rapids where he worked for over 35years. He enjoyed working in his yard, was an avid sports fan, spending time with family and friends and...
Cathie Cantu
Nov 15, 2018
Cathie Ann Cantu, age 66, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Cathie was born in Saginaw MI to the late John and Dorothy (McKeage) Meehleder. She grew up in Zilwaukee, MI and attended Arthur Hill High School. Cathie worked for General Motors and retired in 2006 from the Coopersville Delphi plant. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Betty Hodson
Nov 14, 2018
Betty L. Hodson (McCue), age 85, of Chippewa Lake formerly of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Betty was born in Muskegon, Michigan in 1932 to the late Raymond and Regina (Stepka) McCue, an Irish father and a Polish mother. Betty was raised on a small farm by Dennison west of Coopersville with her two sisters and brother....
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