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Gene Kamps

Gene Kamps

Jun 23, 2014

Gene Marvin Kamps, age 81, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 23, 2014. Gene was born in Wayland and a lifelong resident of Coopersville. He was a member of the Coopersville Christian Reformed Church where he served as a cadet leader, deacon and elder. Gene was the owner of Modern Office Interiors and...

Lillian Schippers

Lillian Schippers

Jun 20, 2014

Lillian Mae Schippers, age 88, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Friday, June 20, 2014. Lillian was born in Grand Rapids to the late Leonard and Helen (Anderson) Schippers. She was a lifelong resident of Coopersville, graduate of Coopersville High School and member of Coopersville Reformed Church. Lillian attended and graduated from Butterworth School of...

Joe Vargo

Joe Vargo

Jun 10, 2014

Mr Joe Vargo, age 93, passed away Tuesday evening June 10, 2014. Joe was born to the late John and Julia Vargo in Polkton Twp. MI and has been a lifelong area resident. He served during WWII in the US Air Force, and retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville after 42 � years of service. He was a member of...

Edward Zylstra

Edward Zylstra

Jun 1, 2014

Edward Zylstra, age 80, of Coopersville, passed away June 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Edith (Heslinga) Zylstra, brother Henry Zylstra and sisters Geraldine Tuhacek and Sandra Kay Zylstra. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was Co-owner of Allendale Beef Co. and Kelleyé�a�a��s Korners. Edward will be lovingly missed...

Marguerite Kastelin

Marguerite Kastelin

May 23, 2014

Marguerite é�a�A"Margeé�a�� Kastelin (VanderWerf), age 92, of Newaygo, formerly of Coopersville, began eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 23, 2014. She passed peacefully at home on Pickeral Lake with her husband of 73 years by her side. She was born on July 29, 1921, and on March 15, 1941, she married Leonard James Kastelin. They resided...

Helen King

Helen King

May 20, 2014

Helen S. King, age 88, of Marne, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014 with family at her side. Helen was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Louise (Hojnacki) Oziemkiewicz. She graduated from Marne Schools and has been a lifelong resident of the Marne area all of her life. Helen was preceded in death by her husband...

Renee' Jankowski

Renee' Jankowski

May 20, 2014

Reneeé�a�a�� Jankowski, age 52, of Coopersville, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014 after an extended illness. She attended Conklin Reformed Church and has been a resident of the Coopersville area for many years. Reneeé�a�a�� will be deeply missed by her husband Robert é�a�A"Bobé�a�� Jankowski; her children; parents; siblings and many friends. In keeping with Reneeé�a�a��s wish cremation has taken place....

Tonya Cooper

Tonya Cooper

May 14, 2014

Tonya Marie Cooper, age 50, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Tonya was born Feb 2, 1964 in Muskegon, MI to Dennis and Barbara (Rundle) Cooper. She was a graduate of Coopersville High School and worked at Fountain View Estates in Coopersville for many years. Tonya will be deeply missed by her daughter, Brandi Janes; son...

Janette Coltson

Janette Coltson

May 11, 2014

Janette I. Coltson, 96, a long-time resident of Cheboygan (Mullet Lake), passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Fountain View Assisted Living in Coopersville, MI. She was born June 8, 1917 in Detroit. Mrs. Coltson is survived by two daughters, Marjorie Robinson (Jerry) of Greenville; and Carol Bach (Richard) of Lady Lake, FL; four grandchildren, Greg Bach of Greenacres, FL;...

Carol Banks

Carol Banks

May 11, 2014

Carol Kay Banks (Triick), age 71, of Marne, passed away Sunday evening May 11, 2014 with family at her side. Carol was born July 3, 1942 in Grand Haven, MI. to the late Elmer and Ella (Longnecker) Triick and was a lifelong resident of the Marne area. Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, knitting, crocheting and...

Russell Taylor

Russell Taylor

May 8, 2014

Russell K. Taylor, age 69, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. Russ graduated from Coopersville High School, served in the U.S. Army and worked many years as a truck driver in the Grand Rapids area. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Taylor, mother and stepfather, Arda and Francis Hingston and his...

Theodore Looyenga

Theodore Looyenga

May 1, 2014

Mr Theodore é�a�A"Tedé�a�� Stuart Looyenga, aged 85, of Jenison was called home to his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Ted was born Aug 20, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Louis and Hattie (Bylsma) Looyenga. He retired from the Grand Rapids Press after 45yrs of service. He served many years in the church as elder...

Eugene Tuffelmire

Eugene Tuffelmire

Apr 29, 2014

Eugene F. Tuffelmire, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2014. Gene was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to John and Gertrude (Robinson) Tuffelmire. He worked and retired after 31 years of service from Nelson Products in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his son Brandon Tuffelmire Sr., grandson Brandon J. Tuffelmire Jr. and former...

Darlene Schneider

Darlene Schneider

Apr 7, 2014

Darlene "Dee" Schneider, age 62, of Marne, passed away April 7, 2014 after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Darlene was born to Harold and Phyllis (Nickerson) Holley who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael; granddaughter, Shelby and sister Jo-Ann Nickels. Darleen worked at TADD Industries in Marne for over 30...

Jay Drooger

Jay Drooger

Apr 5, 2014

Jay Drooger, 92, of Eastmanville, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Jay was born in Grand Rapids to Bert Sr. and Elsie Drooger on December 14, 1921. An army veteran of WWII, Jay served for 4 1/2 years in Europe. In 1945 he married Eloise Lieffers and settled in Eastmanville to raise his family. He was...

Jean Lothschultz

Jean Lothschultz

Mar 23, 2014

Mrs Jean Norma Lothschultz (Nordstrom), age 88, of Conklin, passed away Sunday March 23, 2014. Jean was born in Wright Twp. MI to Carl and Erma (Lillibridge) Nordstrom who preceded her in death. Jean was also preceded in death by her husband Edward and daughter-in-law Chris. Jean was a gentle sweet lady who enjoyed her children, grandchildren and especially her...

L. Dekiep

L. Dekiep

Mar 21, 2014

L. Roger DeKiep, age 81, of Coopersville, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. Roger was born December 5, 1932 in Muskegon, MI to Henry and Thelma (Clark) DeKiep who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, William DeKiep on February 26, 2013. Roger worked as a bulldozer operator and a foreman for the Ottawa...

Marjorie Marshall

Marjorie Marshall

Mar 18, 2014

Marjorie Marshall, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Marjorie was born May 9, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Raymond and Edith Nichols. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Marshall in 2001 and by her granddaughter Kristin Marshall. Marjorie was an avid homemaker and was always active and enjoyed being part of her childrené�a�a��s and...

Jennie Finkler

Jennie Finkler

Mar 17, 2014

Jennie Finkler, age 93, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 with family at her side. Jennie was born July 20, 1920 in Stamford New York to Anthony and Angeline Bono. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl J. Finkler on April 16, 2010 and her son Charles J. Finkler on April 14, 2010. Jennie was a...

Sally Lillibridge

Sally Lillibridge

Mar 10, 2014

Sally L. Lillibridge, age 82, of Marne, was called home to her Lord on Monday, March 10, 2014. Sally was a longtime member of the Berlin Baptist Church in Marne MI where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also active as a 4-H leader in the Marne area for over 30 years and worked at the Marne...

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