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Thomas Holmes

Thomas Holmes

Sep 1, 2014

Thomas S. Holmes, age 74, of Nunica, passed away Monday, Sept 1, 2014 with family at his side. Tom was born in Crockery Twp. to Rex and Delores (Parmeter) Holmes. He graduated from Coopersville High School, worked as a lineman for Grand Haven Board of Light and Power for 30 years and also at Consumers Power Co. for 5 years....

Iris Ryder

Iris Ryder

Aug 30, 2014

Iris L. Ryder, aged 92, of Coopersville, passed to her heavenly home Saturday evening August 30, 2014 in Muskegon, surrounded by her loving family. She resided at The Depot in Coopersville and loved her home and the residents she became friends with. Iris was born April 7, 1922 to Peter and Flora (Clark) Seba. In Dec of 1940 she married...

Eloise Drooger

Eloise Drooger

Aug 21, 2014

Eloise Maxine Drooger (Lieffers), 89, passed from this life at her home of 54 years on August 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jay. Born on September 25, 1924 to Henry Lieffers and Nellie DeMaagd, Eloise, who lived her entire life in Eastmanville, lost her mother at an early age and was lovingly raised by...

Margaret Schaaphok

Margaret Schaaphok

Aug 7, 2014

Margaret Leischen Schaaphok (Metten), age 88, of Lamont, passed away peacefully and went to live with her Lord while surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on January 11, 1926, to Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten and was one of eight children. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Douglas, sisters Ida Wallinga...

Travis Ryke

Travis Ryke

Jul 26, 2014

Travis Lee Ryke, age 24, of Coopersville, passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 from accidental injuries. Travis was born in Grand Rapids to Doug Ryke and Terri Ryder. Travisé�a�a�� passion was bicycles and his dream was to open his own bike shop é�a�A"Rykes Bikesé�a��. He enjoyed riding his bike and was planning a trip to Traverse City yet this summer....

Jacqueline Weis

Jacqueline Weis

Jul 23, 2014

Jacqueline Marie Weis (Johnson), age 79, of Conklin, passed away with family at her side Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at her home. She was born in Grand Rapids MI to Clyde and Lucille (Didion) Johnson who preceded her in death. Jackie worked at Leigh Products in Coopersville and at Conklin Farm Equipment as a bookkeeper for 30 years. She enjoyed...

Violet Seaman

Violet Seaman

Jun 30, 2014

Mrs Violet E. Seaman, aged 89, of Grand Rapids passed away Monday, June 30, 2014. She was born June 1, 1925 in Spokane, WA. to the late Clarence and Edith (Mead) Hoffman and raised in Conklin MI by the late Clarence and Clara Rhodes. Violet was also preceded in death by her husband George Seaman and son Gary George Seaman....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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