OBITUARIES

Jul 13, 2018

Judith Dianne Higgins, age 68, of Coopersville passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2018 at her home. Judi was born in Lansing, MI to the late John and Ella (DeLong) Higgins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, John Higgins and sister, Jill Jones. Judi lived in Orlando, FL for 20 yrs. working as...

Jun 23, 2018

John “Doc” Thomas Brecken, age 68, of Conklin, MI., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday morning, June 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Henrietta (Toohey) Brecken; brother Ralph “Sonny” Brecken and father-in-law, Robert “Dutch” Simot. John is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; daughter, Ashley (Ben) Andrus;...

Jun 22, 2018

Gerald Dale Neymeiyer, aged 84, of Marne, was called home to his Savior, Friday, June 22, 2018. He was born in Tallmadge Twp., MI to Louis and Flora (Vliestra) Neymeiyer  who preceded him in death. Gerald was a man of strong Christian faith and lifelong member of Coopersville Christian Reformed Church as well as being a lifelong resident of...

Jun 21, 2018

Emma Helen Dausman, age 95, of Grand Rapids, MI., passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 after a brief illness.  Emma was born in Rockford, MI. to the late Frank and Emma (Neumann) Hockeborn. Emma was a devout Christian, she enjoyed life to the fullest, spending time with family and friends, getting her private pilot’s license in the mid 1940’s...

Jun 10, 2018

Arlyn J. Shook, age 84, of Zephyrhills, FL., formerly of Coopersville, MI., passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Zephyrhills, FL., listening to sounds of the Loons with family at his side. Arlyn was a graduate of Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Army, worked with his Dad Orus at his barber shop in Coopersville for a short...

Jun 7, 2018

Dawn M. (Bontekoe) Kroll, age 68, passed away Thursday morning, June 7, 2018 with family at her side. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents George and Eleanor (Tuinstra) Bontekoe and father-in-law, Walter Kroll. She is survived by her husband, Glenn of 46 years; children, Tim (Karen) Kroll, Andy (Kara) Kroll, Steve (Molly) Kroll, Dan (Stephanie) Kroll; grandchildren,...

Jun 6, 2018

Shirley M. (Ely) Creager Pittman, age 84, of Conklin, MI., passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 with family at her side. She was born in Ravenna Twp. MI to the late Patsy and Nina (Garvey) Ely. Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Creager, Harold “Gene” Lagendyk and Floyd Pittman and brothers LaVerne, Darrel and Robert Ely....

Jun 5, 2018

Donald T. Westveld, age 73, of Newaygo, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Don owned Sani Sweep Inc. in Grand Rapids, Dons Driftwood Inn in Croton, Northern Trails Bar and Grill in Newaygo and the Shamrock Pub and Grill in White Cloud. He enjoyed traveling and spending time in Florida. Don was very much a people person and enjoyed...

May 26, 2018

Sonya Lee (Cook) Hess, age 43, of Marne passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 26, 2018. Sonya was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to Donald and Pat (Siemen) Cook. Sonya was a very caring and loving person with a big heart. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals. Sonya will be deeply missed by her parents, children, sisters and extended family....

May 16, 2018

Brandon Scott Allen, age 43, of Marne, passed away Wednesday May 16th, 2018 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Brandon was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend to all that were lucky enough to know him.  He will be greatly missed, and remembered by those surviving him, including:  his brother Todd Allen, Nieces Samantha Allen and Sarah (Austin) Allen,...

May 15, 2018

Frederick William Schwallier, age 95, of Marne, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 15, 2018.  He was born at home March 31, 1923 to the late Henry and Viola (Kremer) Schwallier of Coopersville. Fred loved baseball and was a pitcher in his earlier years in the Marne Baseball League and the Coopersville American Baseball League. He was a...

May 10, 2018

Ellen Jane Eubank (Clayton), of Alpine Twp., left this world the morning of May 10, 2018, surrounded by her three daughters to find eternal peace in God's glorious, heavenly garden.  Ellen was shortly preceded in death by her husband, Curt, and will be forever and immensely missed by her family temporarily left behind: Celeste and Fabian Schoenborn (Jacob, Noah,...

May 1, 2018

Marlene A. Horling, age 67, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Marlene was born in Holland, MI., to the late Harold and Nellie (Miedema) Elders. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family and always looked forward to Christmas with great anticipation. Marlene truly loved Jesus, her Lord and Saviour....

May 1, 2018

Mary Christi Wiltenburg, age 50, of Conklin, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Arlo and Barb (Gallup) Wiltenburg. She was employed at Cascade Engineering, was active as a 4-H Leader with Country Dreams 4-H Club and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin where she...

Apr 22, 2018

Gary G Williams, age 73, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Maxine (LePard) Williams, sister, Linda Blumberg, father-In-Law, Jim Umlor. Gary is survived by his wife, Annie Williams; his four children, Kelly (Karl) Alber, Gary (Teach) Williams, James Williams, Randy Williams; mother-In-Law, Janet Felker; his siblings, Cathy...

Apr 15, 2018

Frank Dane Colegrove

of Yuma AZ formerly of Coopersville, MI.

This is the story of the life of Beloved Frank Dane Colegrove. He was born on May 26, 1929 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Frank and Ella Colegrove. Treasured grandparents John and Gertrude Colegrove were instrumental in raising Frank along with having cherished grandparents Mace...

Apr 9, 2018

Coon Lucille

Coopersville, MI.

Lucille Coon, age 96, was called home by her Lord and Savior Monday, April 9, 2018. She was born in Ingham Twp. to the late Harris and Anna (Lovell) Challender. Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Coon...

Apr 5, 2018

Miss Frances G. VanOeffelen, age 95, of Conklin, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born in Conklin, to the late Peter and Louise (Schoenborn) VanOeffelen and was a lifelong member of St Joseph Church in Wright. In addition to her parents Frances was preceded in death by her sisters and brothers-in-law,...

Apr 1, 2018

Daisy Ruth Fuller, 82, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, April 1, 2018. Born February 12, 1936 to the late Earnest and Gladys (Spicer) Hurley in Bertrand, MO. She lived in Grand Rapids and worked for many years at Bissell Inc. before moving to Coopersville in 1970 to enjoy the country life. She...

Mar 30, 2018

Charles Guy “Chuck” Luke, age 55, of Wyoming MI, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at his home with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Chuck was employed at ABC Undercar Products in Wyoming where he worked as a Maintenance Technician. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lellevene “Lila” (Horton) Luke...