Gerard Scherff Jr.
Dec 5, 2017
Gerard Scherff Jr., age 75, of Allendale, passed away into bigger and better things at his home Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in the Netherlands and came to the United States in 1952. He enjoyed cooking and grilling for family and friends, reading crime and spy novels and refinishing antique furniture....
Bruce Fish
Dec 1, 2017
Bruce E. Fish, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday Dec 1, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids to the late Martin and Genevieve (Cook) Fish. Bruce was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of 1955, served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a sheet metal worker. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hobby...
Kenneth Willard
Nov 30, 2017
Kenneth M. Willard, age 100, of Hudsonville formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids, to the late Luther and Clara (Hankinson) Willard. Ken was an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance Agency in Allendale. He enjoyed spending time with his family, farming, hunting, fishing and 4-wheeling. Ken is survived...
Rosa Vargo
Nov 26, 2017
Rosa “Rose” Vargo, age 90, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully at home with family at her side. She was born to the late Joseph and Sophie Moser in Polkton Twp. and has been a lifelong area resident. Rose worked for a short time at Leigh Products and then as a homemaker raising her children. She is a longtime member...
Gladys Langlois
Nov 23, 2017
Gladys Langlois (Downs), age 82, of Nunica, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. She was born in Reed City, MI to the late George and Mary (Baynton) Downs. Gladys moved to Muskegon Hts. and then to Nunica where she met and married George Langlois on May 24, 1953. Gladys is survived by her husband of 65...
Carl Englert Jr.
Nov 23, 2017
Carl Peter “Pete” Englert Jr., age 75, of Nunica, passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. Pete was born to the late Carl Sr. and Lillian (Thomas) Englert and was a lifelong resident of Nunica. Pete worked as a surveyor and was an owner in Milanowski and Englert Engineering and Surveying located in Grand Haven. He enjoyed spending time with...
Kara Hines
Nov 18, 2017
Kara L. Hines (Bergsma), age 43, of Spring Lake, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Kara was a Coopersville High School graduate and graduated from Grand Valley State University with her teaching degree. She was employed as a special education teacher in Muskegon County with the North East Ed. Center (NEEC) thru Ravenna Public Schools. She was preceded in...
Patricia Degeus
Nov 14, 2017
Patricia Louise DeGeus, age 88, of Coopersville, MI., entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2017 while residing in Yorkshire Manor, Walker, MI. Born on June 24th 1929 to Orville and Lena Webb, she grew up on a farm in Eaton Rapids, MI, the youngest of four siblings all of whom predeceased her. Patricia was married to Robert DeGeus...
Ronald Schippers
Nov 9, 2017
Ronald J. Schippers, age 69, of Coopersville, passed away at home with family at his side Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. Ron was a lifelong resident of Coopersville graduating in the class of 1967. He was full of life, funny, hardworking and a good provider. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and traveling to Mackinaw City with...
Patricia Hillman
Nov 7, 2017
Patricia R. Hillman, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son Billy Wayne Hodges, brother and sister-in-law Billy Joe and Patsy Stanley and brothers-in-law Jerry Hillman and Harvey Eisen. Pat was one of a kind, born in Dickinson County Virginia and raised by her mother the late Dorothy Violet Stanley. She...
Aleatha Marshall
Nov 3, 2017
Aleatha “Lee” Marshall, age 81, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born in Grand Rapids, to the late Ralph and Caroline (McCracken) Sessions. Lee was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence “Sonny” Marshall, daughter Caroline, grandson Jonathan, great granddaughter Bristol, sister Ellen Houston and brothers Blaine, Owen, Frank and Mike Sessions. She enjoyed spending time with...
John Breen
Oct 31, 2017
John Breen, age 91, of Jenison, was called home to his Saviour Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. John was a man of deep faith; he was active for many years with the Gideons Grand Valley Camp in Allendale and also an active member at Berlin Baptist Church. He farmed most of his life and was an avid dealer of Amsoil....
Lorraine Rider
Oct 30, 2017
Lorraine Rider, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Monday October 30, 2017. Lorraine worked several years at the Randall Haus Restaurant in Coopersville. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a wonderful cook and baker and accomplished seamstress, making many of her children’s clothes. Lorraine was preceded in death by...
Emily Stammis
Oct 29, 2017
Emily Marie Stammis, 25, of Coopersville, went to dance with Jesus on Oct. 29. 2017. She is joined in Heaven by her grandparents, Marvin Pifer Sr., Egbert and Pietje Stammis, and Russ and Irene Farling, as well as her grandparents of the heart, Lou and Marj Harris. Born on Oct. 19, 1992, Emily attended the Ottawa Area Center for...
Gay Grossenbacher
Oct 25, 2017
Gay Arthur Grossenbacher, aged 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, October 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Gay was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing as well as woodworking. He was a longtime resident of Coopersville, MI and was the proud owner of Gay’s Trailer Sales, which became Fun-N-Sun RV. Gay also served his...
Katherine Gochenour
Oct 20, 2017
Katherine Rachel “Kate” Gochenour, age 40, of Coopersville passed away Oct. 20, 2017. Kate enjoyed spending time with her children and family. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis Gochenour on Aug. 25, 2011. Kate is survived by her son, Caleb; daughter, Lylla; mother Barbara Gochenour; brothers, Daniel, Nicholas and Max; sisters Lisa McCoy and Myriah (Jesse)...
Peter Bolt
Oct 15, 2017
Peter Bolt, age 87, of Coopersville, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday October 15, 2017. Peter was preceded in death by his parents Ysbrand and Judith (DeBoer) Bolt, granddaughter Christina Pisciottano and 4 brothers Edward, Harold, Bob and Sam. Peter is survived by his wife of 59 yrs., Trina; children, Peter Jr., Albert, Robert, Alice (Gerald)...
Theodore Elzinga
Sep 30, 2017
Theodore "Ted" Elzinga, age 71, of Marne, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 and was reunited with his wife Barbara who passed away February 8, 2013. Ted enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching the sunsets on the lake he excavated behind his home. He is survived by his 5 sons, Gerrit (Patty), Ted, Tim (Melanie), Mark...
Genevieve Saliers
Sep 23, 2017
Genevieve Margaret Saliers (Czinder) age 97, of Nunica, passed away Saturday morning Sep 23, 2017 and was reunited with loved ones in heaven. She was born in Grand Rapids to the late Cornelius and Hattie (DeJong) DeMeester. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husbands, Arthur Busman, Geroge Czinder and Floyd Saliers, her son Robert Busman, brothers John DeMeester and...
Helene Busman
Sep 20, 2017
Helene Elizabeth Busman, age 98, of Coopersville, fell asleep on earth and awoke in Heaven in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband James Busman on Jan 14, 2013, her parents Sie and Minnie (Witcop) VanAllsburg, and brother Vernon VanAllsburg. Helene was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and graduate...
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