OBITUARIES

Rosemary Hudson

Rosemary Hudson

Dec 27, 2015

Mrs Rosemary O. Hudson, age 87, of Coopersville, MI., passed away Sunday Dec. 27, 2015 with family at her side. Rosemary was born in Dubuque IA. to the late Floyd and Esther (Koppes) Wagner. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVern, son Daniel, 6 brothers and two sisters. She was a longtime member of St Maryé�a�a��s Church in...

Jack Piccard Sr

Jack Piccard Sr

Dec 15, 2015

Jack W. Piccard Sr., age 86, of Coopersville, passed away December 15, 2015. Jack was born in Marne, MI. to the late Henry and Nellie (De Liefde) Piccard. Jack was also preceded in death by his son David, brother, Harold and sister, Marie. He served in the U.S. Air Force and owned Jacké�a�a��s Automart in Allendale for many years where...

Lorraine Kluting

Lorraine Kluting

Dec 13, 2015

Mrs Lorraine Kluting, age 98, of Coopersville, was reunited with her husband, family and friends in heaven on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She was born in Conklin, MI. to the late August and Mary (Finkler) Schmuker. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Leo Kluting on Dec. 30, 1992 and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a women...

Robert Zimmer

Robert Zimmer

Dec 3, 2015

Robert Irwin Zimmer Sr., age 69, of Conklin, MI., passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 and was welcomed into heaven by his wife Sharm and sons, Jeremy and Tyler who preceded him in death. Robert was also preceded in death by his parents Charles and Evelyn (Finkler) Zimmer. He is survived by his children, Dawn (Kurt) Dietrich, Cheri (Ben) Gereaux,...

Michelle Burger

Michelle Burger

Nov 28, 2015

Michelle Reneé�a�a�� (Shelley) Burger, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 28, 2015 at her home. Shelley was preceded in death by her mother Diane VanHuizen and mother-in-law Patricia Burger. She was a devoted mother and enjoyed caring for her family, spending time with friends and was always ready to lend a helping hand to others. Shelley is survived...

Edith Styburski

Edith Styburski

Nov 24, 2015

Mrs Edith Marie Styburski (Edi), age 80, of Coopersville, passed away at her home Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015 with family at her side. She was born in Ravenna to Raymond and Florence (Clark) Hosmer who preceded her in death. Edi was also preceded in death by her brothers Wayne, Don and Robert and sisters, Ruth, Irene and Dorothy. She worked...

Marion Heath

Marion Heath

Nov 18, 2015

Marion D Heath (Duane), aged 87, crossed over to glory Nov 18, 2015. He served his country in the Korean War serving eight years in the Marine Corp. He also served many years on the Board of Review and the City of Coopersville Council as well as being one of the first members of the E-unit when it was first...

Elmer Buist

Elmer Buist

Nov 6, 2015

Elmer Jay Buist Of Allendale formerly of Coopersville Elmer Buist passed peacefully, surrounded by family into the presence of his heavenly Father on Friday, November 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerrit and Alvina Buist and his brother James Buist. Elmer is survived by his best friend and wife of 55 years, Janet Ruth (Lundberg) Buist,...

Suzanne Jonas

Suzanne Jonas

Oct 27, 2015

Suzanne M. Jonas, age 47, of Coopersville, was reunited with her mother Andrea Emshwiller in Heaven on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Suzanneé�a�a��s laughter and smile were contagious; she never knew a stranger and she possessed a strong will and spirit. She was a loyal and caring woman who always put others first especially her...

Leota Short

Leota Short

Oct 27, 2015

Leota M. Short, age 82, passed away Oct 27, 2015 with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Zelma (Palmiter) Benedict, infant brother Kenneth, brother Russell, sister-in-law Cleo Benedict, brothers-in-law, Robert Habenicht and Ken Reeves, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William and Virginia Short, Ernest and Cassie Short, Charles Short, Helen and Robert McMullin and...

Maxine Vroma

Maxine Vroma

Oct 16, 2015

Maxine L. Vroma, age 88, of Shelbyville, MI., passed away Friday evening Oct. 16, 2015 at her home with family at her side. Maxine was born in Slocum, MI. to Curtis and Galdys (DeCamp) Taylor. She grew up in the Ravenna-Coopersville area before moving to Grand Rapids where she graduated from Godwin High School. Maxine worked at Lear Siegler and...

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...

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