Gay Lyn Heckel
Mar 3, 2024
Gay Lyn (Handlogten) Heckel, age 77, was called home to her Lord and Saviour Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia (Laug) Handlogten and husband, Hal Heckel. Gay enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and drove school bus for Coopersville Public School. Gay and her husband Hal owned G and...
Gertrude Katherine (Kamps) VanderKolk
Feb 28, 2024
Gertrude Katherine (Kamps) VanderKolk beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many, passed away at her home in Coopersville, MI. on February 28, 2024. Gertrude was born in Wayland, MI on February 17, 1932 to the late Louis and Gertrude (VanTil) Kamps. She grew up on a farm outside of Coopersville and attended the Centennial School on the...
Mary Louise Meerman
Feb 17, 2024
Mary Louise Meerman, age 96, of Conklin was called home to her Lord and Saviour Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Clara (Doane) Rhodes; husband, James P. Meerman in 2016; sons, David and Jeffery Meerman; son-in-law, Aaron Bouchard and great grandson Dakota Noel. Mary’s greatest love was her husband, children and grandchildren....
Joseph "Ernie" Vadas
Feb 16, 2024
Joseph Ernest Vadas, age 85, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. He was born in Homestead, PA to the late Stephen and Helen (Sariscak) Vadas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Lynn Ann Vadas and sister-in-law Bernice Vadas. Ernie was an active member of the Coopersville Sportsman club, enjoyed fishing and...
Harriet Piccard
Feb 12, 2024
Harriet Piccard, a cherished and loving mother, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 12, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on June 8, 1937, the daughter of Gerit “John” and Frances (Roelofs) Veldhuis, Harriet's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and joyful moments shared with those she held dear.
Harriet's journey began in the heart of Michigan, where...
Dennis J. Busman
Feb 6, 2024
Dennis J. Busman, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born in Grand Haven, MI. to the late Harold and Thelma (Cook) Busman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Douglas Busman, and sister Barb Handlogten. Dennis was a fun-loving guy with a big heart who loved to socialize...
Fredrick Lee Bennink
Jan 30, 2024
Fredrick Lee Bennink, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Tuesday morning January 30, 2024. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Linda (Wynsma) Bennink on April 2, 1995. He is survived by his children, Fred (Teresa) Bennink, Michelle Bennink and Brandon Bennink; grandchildren Dakota, Caleb, Griffin, Zachary and Hunter; brothers, Robert (Donna) Moore and Lester (Jeana) DeMott;...
Bonnie Ann Opperman
Jan 29, 2024
Bonnie Ann Opperman, age 79, of Coopersville went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Monday, January 29, 2024. She was born in Wayland, MI to the late Donald and Marian (Bush) Freeman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Brit Opperman; daughter, Nicole Opperman; brother, Donald Freeman; brother-in-law, Chuck Patton and son-in-law...
Nancy May Torno
Jan 28, 2024
Nancy May (Kennedy) Torno, age 88, of Allendale was called home to her Lord Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Nancy is survived by her husband Alvis “Al” Torno; children Susan (Pete) Zwyghuizen, Gary (Dianne) Torno and Keith Torno, grandchildren, Derek, Stacy, Nakisha, Rebecca, Ron, Amanda, McKinley, Lincoln, Ty, Velislav and Quynh Pavlov; great grandchildren, Zachary, Natalie, Cruz, Taryn, Lainey, Ezra, Maverick, Kamille,...
Thomas C. Pals
Jan 27, 2024
Thomas C. Pals, age 73, of Allendale was called home to his Lord Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Cornelius and Mary Lou (VanHouten) Pals. He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Pals and father Corky Pals. Tom enjoyed ice fishing, singing with his church family, Gardening, cutting wood and had a...
Billy Gene Abbott
Jan 21, 2024
Billy Gene Abbott, age 84, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Obion, TN to the late Albright and Gladys (Williams) Abbott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son Tim Abbott; siblings, Bob Abbott, Jim Abbott, Jack (Sharon) Abbott and special friend Jackie Koster. Billy enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Elroy John Schaefer
Jan 21, 2024
Elroy John Schaefer, age 93, of Conklin, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late George and Norma (Reister) Schaefer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Philip (Patricia) Schaefer; in-laws, Bernard (Bernice) McNitt, sister-in-law, Carolyn (Donald) Burgtorf and brother-in-law, Gerald Porter. Elroy enjoyed spending time with...
Thomas Lynn McHalpine
Jan 4, 2024
Thomas Lynn McHalpine, age 79, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born in Pontiac, MI, to the late Jack McHalpine and Arlene Martens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Arnold Kunisch; brother, Scott McHalpine and brother-in-law, Chalres McGathy. Tom served in the United States Army during Vietnam as a lieutenant (Co....
Craig Allen Siebelink
Jan 2, 2024
Craig Siebelink, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly on January 2, 2024. Grieving him are his wife, Terri, children Thomas Siebelink of Colorado Springs, CO, and Kaylor Siebelink, of Coopersville. Craig was preceded in death by his mom, Marilyn Siebelink, and his in-laws, Tom and Kay Kalaher as well as his brother-in-law, Scott Kalaher. Craig will also be dearly missed...
Michael James Dippre
Dec 25, 2023
Michael James Dippre, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home with family at his side. Mike was born in Livonia MI., to the late James and Dorothy (Padden) Dippre. He worked at MichCor Container’s in Grand Rapids as a Maintenance Technician. Mike enjoyed his family and spoiling his grandchildren, camping at Sportsman Park...
Doris Elaine Slager - Sommerdyke
Dec 21, 2023
Doris Elaine (Swift) Slager-Sommerdyke, born Monday, September 14, 1936, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Doris is survived by her son, Ross (Sally) Slager; daughter-in-law, Linda (Jerry) Smith; son-in-law, Edward Bouwman; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and her very special friend William “Hap” Hecker. She...
Paul Alan Griswold
Dec 5, 2023
Paul Alan Griswold, aged 61, of North Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jessie (Melvin) Griswold; brother, John Griswold and sister, Bettie Durham.
Paul was a truck driver for PAR Trucking in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed driving truck and traveling all over the United States and had...
David Allen Day Sr.
Dec 5, 2023
David Allen Day, Sr., aged 84, of Lamont, passed away Tuesday, Dec 5 at his home with family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Margaret (Lyon) Day; brother, Robert; Sister, Fern; sons, Brian Day and Troy Matuk and granddaughter, Rebecca.
Dave is survived by his wife, Marge; his children, Doug (Wendy) Bass,...
Roger Lee Sitzer
Nov 30, 2023
Roger Lee Sitzer, aged 76, of Conklin, passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Peck) Sitzer; two sons, Bryan (Kelly) Sitzer and Brent (Amy) Sitzer; 4 grandchildren, Samantha (Jonah) Jefferson, Stephany (Caleb) Rasch, Colton Sitzer and Ethan Sitzer; step-granddaughter, Kirsten Fisher; six...
Christine Ruth (DeMott) Wynsma
Nov 27, 2023
Christine Ruth Wynsma, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away suddenly Monday, November 27, 2023, while bravely fighting cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Ruth (Kishman) DeMott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Kim DeMott. Christine was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of...
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