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Frances Ella (Bar) Holmes

Frances Ella (Bar) Holmes

Jun 18, 2024

Frances Ella (Bar) Holmes 2/9/1931 – 6/18/2024 of Nunica, MI. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, Frances “Frankie” Ella Holmes, age 93. While her family will miss her deeply, we are comforted to know that her lifelong goal of being welcomed into the Lord’s arms has...

Stacia Ann (Brown) Finkler

Stacia Ann (Brown) Finkler

Jun 18, 2024

Stacia Ann (Brown) Finkler, age 58, of Marne, MI. My beautiful bride Stacia Ann walked hand in hand with Jesus whom she loved into the glorious gardens of Heaven on Tuesday morning June 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Stacia instilled in her family the great things that come from hard work. That included working in her beauty shop...

Avery Adelbert Austin

Avery Adelbert Austin

Jun 15, 2024

Avery Adelbert Austin, age 96, of Coopersville passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home with family at his side. He was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Sabin and Beth (Barrett) Austin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Avery Austin; grandsons, Joshua Avery Austin and Jared Avery Ross; brother...

Glenn Dale Hanenburg

Glenn Dale Hanenburg

Jun 11, 2024

Glenn Dale Hanenburg, 79 was welcomed home to glory to his Lord and Savior after a brutal two and a half months of fighting aggressive cancer.  He was born on February 25, 1945 in Pipestone, MN to the late Charles and Caroline Hanenburg.  Growing up on a dairy farm Glenn quickly learned the ethic of hard work.  Glenn met Jean...

Dolores Lynn "Dodi" Mergener

Dolores Lynn "Dodi" Mergener

Jun 10, 2024

Dolores Lynn “Dodi” Mergener, age 64, of Nunica passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Eileen (Peterson) Mergener and her sister Cynthia Mergener. Dodi worked 23 years for Trinity Health at Home Hospice – Grand Haven Formerly Hospice of North Ottawa as a Scheduler. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with...

Donald "Don" Jay Stroven

Donald "Don" Jay Stroven

Jun 7, 2024

Stroven, Donald Jay, age 67, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at Allendale Nursing Home. Don is now at home in heaven with is Lord and Saviour. He was a lifetime resident of Coopersville, Michigan where he lived and farmed his whole life. He will be deeply missed by his nephew David Stroven, and many friends and neighbors. A memorial...

Joseph Anthony Schoenborn

Joseph Anthony Schoenborn

May 28, 2024

Joseph Anthony Schoenborn, age 85, passed away with family at his side. Joe is survived by his wife of 43 ½ yrs, Barbara (Henry) Schoenborn; children, Kevin (Michelle) Schoenborn, Ryan (Amy) Schoenborn, Tricia Eid and Renee Dine; grandchildren, Lauren (Daniel) Mahaffey, Nicole Schoenborn and fiancé Trevor Frisby, Krystal (Ethan) Bratcher, Rory Schoenborn and Spencer Schoenborn; great grandchildren, Luke Bratcher and...

Paul Johnny Haarsma

Paul Johnny Haarsma

May 23, 2024

Paul Johnny Haarsma, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born in Newburgh, NJ to John and Ruth (VanBruggen) Haarsma. Paul is preceded in death by his father John Haarsma, brother Casey Haarsma, father-in-law Robert Musk and mother-in-law Glenna Bazett. He will be deeply missed by his wife Wanda Haarsma; children, John Haarsma, Lisa Haarsma;...

Eric Lee Olsen

Eric Lee Olsen

May 16, 2024

Eric Lee Olsen, age 61, passed away at his home Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born in Grand Haven, MI. He is preceded in death by his father Lester Olsen. Eric has a passion for Mopar classic cars and trucks, attending estate sales with his brother Chuck. He enjoyed listening to the Rolling Stones and classic rock music, hunting,...

Robert Scott Sweet

Robert Scott Sweet

May 12, 2024

Robert Scott Sweet, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Neal and Laura (Kubiak) Sweet and his sister Christine Tallady. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and family, listening to music, playing guitar (just to make noise), baking, cooking, taking pictures and playing with his dog Junior. Robert is survived...

MaryAnn (Walt) Smoes

MaryAnn (Walt) Smoes

May 11, 2024

MaryAnn (Walt) Smoes, knowing that she was not her own, but belonged — body and soul, in life and in death — to her faithful Savior Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at the age of 94. Her loving husband of 69 years, Norman, was by her side.

MaryAnn lived in Coopersville her entire life. She loved her...

Duane LeRoy Wenger

Duane LeRoy Wenger

May 7, 2024

Duane LeRoy Wenger, age 88, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Roy and Blanche (Duryea) Wenger. Duane enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed living and working at the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club in the U.P.  Duane retired from Charlotte County Public schools in Florida where...

Earl William Meerman

Earl William Meerman

May 6, 2024

Full obituary to follow, this page will be updated when it is availableEarl William Meerman, 88, of Coopersville passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 at Fountain View Assisted Living.  Earl was born on March 18, 1936 to Peter and Ethel Meerman.  He graduated from Coopersville High School in 1954, and it was there that he met his high school...

Raymond "Butch" Edward Bosch

Raymond "Butch" Edward Bosch

May 3, 2024

Raymond “Butch” Edward Bosch, age 77, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Richard and Anne (Norton) Bosch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Willett Cole. Butch enjoyed living a healthy life, spending time fishing, farming, and doing stone masonry work. He will be...

Vivian Joyce (Westveld) Johns

Vivian Joyce (Westveld) Johns

May 2, 2024

Vivian Joyce (Westveld) Johns, age 77, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Fred and Gertrude (Walcott) Westveld. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ted Westveld. Vivian was full of laughter and joy.  She grew up loving her small farm community in Marne, MI....

Thomas "Thom" Elmer Myers

Thomas "Thom" Elmer Myers

Apr 23, 2024

Thom Myers, born on September 6, 1954, in Conklin, Michigan, to Carl and Dorothy Myers, passed away Tues, April 23rd. He was the oldest of his four siblings. He spent his youth hanging around town with his friends doing plenty of fun things. In 1967, he won the MVP award for Conklin's Little League. After graduating high school, he went...

Geraldine M (Miron) Pardon

Geraldine M (Miron) Pardon

Apr 17, 2024

Geraldine M. (Miron) Pardon, age 88, of Conklin, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born in Manistique, MI to the late William and Martha (Fetterhoff) Miron. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lyle Pardon Sr., son Lyle Pardon Jr. and grandson James Pardon. Geraldine loved playing cards with her friends and...

Judith Ann (Hazebrook) Mulder

Judith Ann (Hazebrook) Mulder

Apr 10, 2024

Judith Ann (Hazebrook) Mulder, age 82 of Coopersville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Judi was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Charles Jr. and Eleanor (DeYoung) Hazebrook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving sister Marcia Blum. Judi enjoyed morning breakfasts with friends,...

Paulette Ruth (McNitt) Porter

Paulette Ruth (McNitt) Porter

Apr 5, 2024

Paulette Ruth (McNitt) Porter, 78, of Muskegon, formerly of Coopersville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Born in Sparta, Michigan to Bernard and Bernice (Wagner) McNitt, Paulette lived a life filled with kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and community. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Gerald "Jerry" Porter, and cherished the memories they built...

Marilyn "Sue" Elsie (Hager) Murray

Marilyn "Sue" Elsie (Hager) Murray

Apr 3, 2024

Marilyn “Sue” Elsie (Hager) Murray, aged 84, formerly of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away April 3, 2024, in Holland, MI. Sue was born in Muskegon in 1939 to Robert and Marion Hager. The family moved to Grand Rapids’ north side in 1946, where they attended Blessed Sacrament Parish.  While working at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital, Sue met Thomas V. Murray,...

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