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Donna Drake

Donna Drake

Oct 16, 2015

Donna Jean é�a�A"Jeanieé�a�� Drake (Mergener), age 79, of Coopersville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2015. She was born April 6, 1936 to Nicholas and Anna (Fleming) Mergener in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband Eual é�a�A"Nigé�a�� Drake, her son Robert Brooks, son-in-law David Schumann, brother Bud Mergener, and sister, Ethelyn Grochowalski....

Irving Cunningham

Irving Cunningham

Oct 8, 2015

Irving é�a�A"Billé�a�� Cunningham, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015. He was born in Berkshire, NY to the late Clinton and Cornelia (Rockwell) Cunningham. At a young age Bill moved to Maine, he served in the U.S. Army and after his discharge he came to West MI looking for work. While here he met Shirley Veeneman of...

Robert Garter

Robert Garter

Oct 1, 2015

Robert F. Garter, aged 71, of Dearborn Heights, passed away Thursday October 1, 2015 at his home. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Frances (Sima) Garter. He spent many summers in the Coopersville area on his grandparents, uncles and aunts farms. Robert graduated from Dearborn High School, where he was very active in sports. He attended...

Arthur Umlor

Arthur Umlor

Sep 23, 2015

Umlor Arthur Richard Of Conklin Arthur Richard Umlor, age 86, of Conklin, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 at his home. Art was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie June, grandson Nathan, brother James and sister Marie. He loved to spend time with his family and share his love of the outdoors with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...

William Moore

William Moore

Sep 17, 2015

Mr. William é�a�A"Billé�a�� Moore, age 56, of Baldwin formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, Sep. 17, 2015 with family at his side. Bill was born in Grand Rapids to the late Jerome and Virginia (Leslie) Moore he grew up in the Coopersville area and graduated from Coopersville High School. Bill was also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Moore...

Miles Norton

Miles Norton

Sep 11, 2015

Miles "Dan" Norton, age 68, of Holland formerly of Coopersville passed away Friday September 11, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Muskegon, MI. to the late Miles and Irene (Showers) Norton. Dan worked at the Coopersville Hardware for over 15 years, after his retirement he moved to the Holland area and took a part time...

Carl Parney

Carl Parney

Sep 8, 2015

Mr Carl E. Parney, age 76, of Grand Rapids, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. Carl was born in Grand Rapids to the late Arthur and Leona (Landis) Parney. He grew up in the Marne-Coopersville area before moving to Grand Rapids and served in the U.S....

Edward Priebe

Edward Priebe

Sep 6, 2015

Edward M. Priebe, age 89, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday Sept 6, 2015. Ed was born in Muskegon MI. to the late Edward A. and Lena (Stockhill) Priebe. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was retired from Oliver Machinery and Oliver Products where he worked for 42 years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years,...

Paul Smoes

Paul Smoes

Aug 29, 2015

Paul Smoes, age 80, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord on Saturday August 29, 2015. He was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late John and Ruth (Kammeraad) Smoes. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Smoes on April 11, 2014. He served in the U.S. Navy, worked on the chain crew for 35 plus years...

Michael Bartlett

Michael Bartlett

Aug 28, 2015

Michael D. Bartlett, age 73, of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 28, 2015. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late William and Catherine (Hudson) Bartlett. Mike served in the U.S. Navy and served on the Coopersville-Polkton Twp. Fire Dept. for 15 years retiring as a Lieutenant. He will be missed by his 3 daughters, Sheryl (Dan)...

Jean Borgman

Jean Borgman

Aug 25, 2015

Mrs Jean Borgman, age 66, of Coopersville, was called to heaven after a courageous fight with cancer on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Jean was preceded in death by her parents Sietse and Hendrika (Prins) Spriensma. She was a woman of strong faith and had a deep love for her Lord, family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren,...

Terry Hastings

Terry Hastings

Aug 23, 2015

Terry Ray Hastings Sr., age 76, of Coopersville MI was taken into the arms of Jesus on Sunday August 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Kent and Freida Hastings, infant son Gordon Hastings and granddaughter Kellijean Hastings. Terry is survived by Ruth (Rebentisch) his loving wife of 59 years; children, Kurt (Karen) Hastings, Kent (Jeanne) Hastings,...

Peter Schaaphok

Peter Schaaphok

Aug 22, 2015

Peter R. Schaaphok, age 89, of Lamont, passed away peacefully at Butterworth Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, and went to live with his Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2015. He was born on March 4, 1926, to John and Elizabeth Schaaphok and was an only child. He was reunited in heaven with his parents, son Douglas, and beloved wife...

Rose Schippers

Rose Schippers

Aug 21, 2015

Mrs Rose Schippers, age 89, of Nunica and Coopersville passed away Friday, August 21, 2015. Rose worked as a cook in various local restaurants and as an LPN at local Grand Haven nursing homes for many years. She was a proud member of the Maycroft Square Tappers for 36 years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and could...

Michael Petznik

Michael Petznik

Aug 10, 2015

Michael W. Petznik, age 52, of Muskegon formerly of Coopersville, passed away August 10, 2015 very unexpectedly. Michael was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to Leonard D. and Violet (Kitchen) Petznik. He served in the US Army was an avid motorcyclist, had a deep faith in God and had very strong political beliefs. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and...

Garrett Adema

Garrett Adema

Aug 7, 2015

Garrett J. Adema, age 91, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. Garrett is the former owner of Adema Generator Services in Coopersville. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, daughter, Marilyn and son-in-law, Larry, brothers, Matthew and Robert, sisters, Anna, Wynne and Rena. He...

Carolyn Drake

Carolyn Drake

Jul 31, 2015

Carolyn M. Drake, age 96, of Grand Rapids formerly of Marne, passed away Friday July 31, 2015 with her daughter at her side. She was born in Conklin, MI. to the late Edwin and Ethel (Ford) Stephens. In addition to her parents Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Calvin, brother and sister-in-law Ford and Jenniemae Stephens, sisters and...

Adam Brown

Adam Brown

Jul 30, 2015

Brown Adam Lawrence Watford City ND. Formerly of Coopersville Adam L. Brown, age 27, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Thursday, July 30, 2015 with his good friend Jerold Bailey. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Adrian Brown and Martin DeMull, Aunt Amy Kwiatkowski and Uncle David DeFrece. Adam is survived by his daughter,...

Gordon Lillibridge

Gordon Lillibridge

Jul 30, 2015

Gordon A. Lillibridge, age 83, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. Gordon loved to spend time with his family and friends. He owned and operated an automotive repair service in Wyoming MI for many years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Loralee; children Michael and Cheryl Lillibridge, Cherie and Charlie Roberts, Amy and Duane...

Earl Bennett

Earl Bennett

Jul 29, 2015

Earl A. Bennett, age 82, passed away July 29, 2015 with family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Grace (Johnston) Bennett, 3 brothers Roland, Robert and Jack and 3 sisters, Dorothy, Neva and Sonya. Earl enjoyed spending time with family and friends sharing jokes and laughter. He enjoyed wintering in Florida and competing...

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