OBITUARIES

Jul 29, 1958

Michalak Jesus reached down and tenderly took Timmy home to Mommas waiting arms.Beyond Heavens gates they were reunited and are destined to live in eternitytogether,never to be separated again. Timothy Scott Michalak was born on July 29, 1958 to Gertrude Yost and Stanley Michalak. He was the 14th child born to them. He was born with Downs syndrome. Timmy brought...

Oct 20, 1944

Michael W. Abels, aged 67, of Coopersville formerly of Holland, was called home to his Lord Tuesday August 28, 2012. Mike was born in Bay City MI on Oct 20, 1944 to Victor and Doris Abels who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother John. He worked for Haworth in Holland retiring in 2009....

Jun 26, 1938

Benefiel (Woodard) Mrs Zelpha Donnis (Woodard) Benefiel aged 91, of Coopersville went back home to God Thursday morning April 29, 2010 of Parkinsoné�a�a��s Disease complicated by a stroke. Zelpha was born Oct 4, 1918 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Herbert and Alice (Maynard) Wilson. She married Paul Woodard on June 26, 1938. Zelpha worked as the head cook at Trinity...

Jan 23, 1933

Gloria F. Veeneman, age 80, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Thursday, Nov 28, 2013. She was born in Coopersville, MI on Jan 23, 1933 to Henry and Julia (Mollo) Ritz who preceded her in death. Gloria was also preceded in death by her brother Charles and several brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. She is survived by her husband Frank...

Oct 28, 1925

Mrs. Theressa Visser, age 87, of Marne, was called home to her Lord, Monday, Feb 25, 2013. She was born in Frieschepalen, Friesland on October 28, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Visser. She is survived by her sons, John and Cheryl Visser and Cal and Carol Visser; grandchildren, Chad (Denise) Visser, Brent Visser, Kara...

Sep 20, 1919

COLE - Gladys (Jewell) Cole, aged 90, of Coopersville, was called peacefully home to her Lord surrounded by her family, Saturday, April 10, 2010. She was born in Coopersville, MI on Sept. 20, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents, Robert Jewell and Martha (Zetlow) Jewell, brothers Charles, Lewis and Howard and nephew Brian Knowles. After...

Gary L. Koning, aged 65, of Lamont, was unexpectedly called home to his Lord Thursday, Nov 22, 2012. Gary was born Feb 21, 1947 in Grand Rapids MI to Kendall and Evelyn (Feenstra) Koning. He grew up in Lamont, graduated from Coopersville High School in the class of 1965, served in the U.S. Army during The Vietnam War and attended...

Gerald A. Breen, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord and Saviour, Saturday, April 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. Gerald was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and life member of Coopersville Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife of 61 yrs., Marilyn R. Breen (Martinie); children, Roger (Barbara) Breen, Betty Lou (William) Frieberg, David (Linda)...

Gerald Eberlein, age 68, of Marne, was called home to his Lord, Saturday, June 28, 2014. Gerald was born in Grand Rapids MI to the late Earl and Norva (Bryant) Eberlein. He worked in the tool and die trade, was very mechanical and could fix and repair anything. He enjoyed restoring old cars and boats, was an avid photographer and...

Mr Gerald VanderLaan, aged 84, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord Monday July 11, 2011. Gerry was born Sept. 24, 1926 in Grand Rapids MI to Harry and Jeanette (Smith) VanderLaan, who preceded him in death. Gerry was a life long resident of Coopersville, and was very active in Coopersville sports as a player, coach and umpire. He...

Mrs Geraldine VanDenBrink, aged 84, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday July 24, 2012. Geraldine was born Feb 24, 1928 in Doon, IA. to Henry and Henrietta (Kosters) VanEngen who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gysbert. Geraldine is survived by her children, Henry VanDenBrink, Jay VanDenBrink, Robert (Pamela) VanDenBrink,...

Mrs Gertrude M. Potts aged 91 of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday March 22, 2011. Gertrude was born Oct 24, 1919 in Muskegon MI. to the late Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten. She was also preceded in death by her husband Albert, son John; grandson Dale, and brothers Walter, Paul, Henry and Jacob. She was a WW...

Glenn M. Stroven, age 89, of Marne, was called home to his Lord Tuesday, August 13, 2013 with family at his side. Glenn was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to Jacob and Adrianna (Roskamp) Stroven who preceded him in death. He attended Coopersville High school and was employed at Green Vale Farms. When WWII broke out Glenn left school early...

Heerema - Mrs. Grace Heerema, aged 91, of Coopersville, was called home by her Lord and Saviour, Monday, February 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius é�a�A"Caseé�a�� Heerema and now walks in Godé�a�a��s presence with him. She is survived by her children, Eneka A. and Gary Stroven and John C. and Carol Heerema; four grandchildren, Jonathan...

Grace G. Wilbur, age 86, of Lamont was called home to her Lord and Saviour Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Grace was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Louis and Clara Walma. She married Harry L. Wilbur who preceded her in death in 1989. Grace was a member of the Lamont Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years and...

Hal H. Heckel, age 70, of Coopersville, was called home to heaven Friday, December 5, 2014. Hal was born in Coopersville, MI. to Lloyd and Rita (Harper) Heckel who preceded him in death. Hal worked on the family farm growing up, worked as a brick mason and retired as an owner of VanderJagt Masonry Co. of Coopersville. Hal was a...

Hamilton L. McGarey, age 82, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Saturday May 11, 2013. Hamilton graduated from Ferris State University with a teaching degree and taught Business classes at Coopersville High School for 31 years. He also had a Tax and Accounting Service. Hamilton enjoyed gardening, wintering in Florida, traveling and spending time with his family especially...

Hall - Mr Harold R. Hall, aged 92, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Thursday, July 12, 2012. Harold was born Feb 22, 1920 in Grand Rapids where he graduated from Creston High School. Harold served in the US Army during WWII and was a recipient of The Purple Heart. Harold was preceded in death by his wife...

Helen Virginia Maurer, age 95yrs, of Grand Rapids formerly of Iorns, MI. and Austin TX., was called by Our Lord, Wednesday, Oct 2, 2013. She was born in Wyandotte, MI, Oct 6, 1917 and was the youngest of 4 children of John and Katherine (Bittorf) Seewald. Helen graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1935 at St Patrické�a�a��s Catholic High...

Gilde é�a�" Mr. Henry Gilde, aged 94, of Marne, was called home to his Lord Thursday August 9, 2012. Henry was born in Ravenna, MI to Cornelius and Kate Gilde. Henry is survived by his wife of 59 years, Burnyce; children, Kevin (Carol) Gilde, Kenneth (Leticia) Gilde, Karyn (Steve) Reister; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Hazel é�a�A"Stormyé�a�� Gilde, Eunice...