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Michael James Dippre

Michael James Dippre

Dec 25, 2023

 

Michael James Dippre, age 64, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his home with family at his side. Mike was born in Livonia MI., to the late James and Dorothy (Padden) Dippre. He worked at MichCor Container’s in Grand Rapids as a Maintenance Technician. Mike enjoyed his family and spoiling his grandchildren, camping at Sportsman Park...

Doris Elaine Slager - Sommerdyke

Doris Elaine Slager - Sommerdyke

Dec 21, 2023

 

Doris Elaine (Swift) Slager-Sommerdyke, born Monday, September 14, 1936, passed away on Thursday December 21, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Doris is survived by her son, Ross (Sally) Slager; daughter-in-law, Linda (Jerry) Smith; son-in-law, Edward Bouwman; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and her very special friend William “Hap” Hecker. She...

Paul Alan Griswold

Paul Alan Griswold

Dec 5, 2023

 

Paul Alan Griswold, aged 61, of North Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Jessie (Melvin) Griswold; brother, John Griswold and sister, Bettie Durham. 

Paul was a truck driver for PAR Trucking in Grand Rapids, MI. He enjoyed driving truck and traveling all over the United States and had...

David Allen Day Sr.

David Allen Day Sr.

Dec 5, 2023

 

David Allen Day, Sr., aged 84, of  Lamont, passed away Tuesday, Dec 5 at his home with family at his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Margaret (Lyon) Day; brother, Robert; Sister, Fern; sons, Brian Day and Troy Matuk and granddaughter, Rebecca.

Dave is survived by his wife, Marge; his children, Doug (Wendy) Bass,...

Roger Lee Sitzer

Roger Lee Sitzer

Nov 30, 2023

 

Roger Lee Sitzer, aged 76, of Conklin, passed away at home with family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2023. 

Roger is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sandra (Peck) Sitzer; two sons, Bryan (Kelly) Sitzer and Brent (Amy) Sitzer; 4 grandchildren, Samantha (Jonah) Jefferson, Stephany (Caleb) Rasch, Colton Sitzer and Ethan Sitzer; step-granddaughter, Kirsten Fisher; six...

Christine Ruth (DeMott) Wynsma

Christine Ruth (DeMott) Wynsma

Nov 27, 2023

 

Christine Ruth Wynsma, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away suddenly Monday, November 27, 2023, while bravely fighting cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John and Ruth (Kishman) DeMott. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Kim DeMott. Christine was a graduate of Coopersville High School class of...

Jeremy Robert Haisma

Jeremy Robert Haisma

Nov 15, 2023

 

Jeremy Robert Haisma, age 30, of Jenison originally of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jenison on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. 

He is survived by his loving parents, Bob and Shelly (TerAvest) Haisma; sister, Kelsey Haisma and Bill Kelly; niece, Breslynn Kelly; nephew, Lane Kelly; grandfather Bob TerAvest and uncle Jeff TerAvest, grandmother Karen Haisma, and several...

Bernice Yvonne (Veenstra) Vodry

Bernice Yvonne (Veenstra) Vodry

Nov 15, 2023

 

Bernice Yvonne (Veenstra) Vodry, age 85, of Marne, passed away peacefully with family at her side Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Bernice was born in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late Burney and Marie (Burkhout) Veenstra. 

Bernice is survived by her daughter, Linda and Mark Holler; son, Jerry and Mollie Vodry; grandchildren, Jessica Holler and Austin Bollinger, Cody Holler, Cassandra...

Verlyn Gerald Eisenhauer

Verlyn Gerald Eisenhauer

Nov 4, 2023

Verlyn Gerald Eisenhauer, age 91, died peacefully at Chestnut Fields in Muskegon on November 4, 2023. He was born in Flowerfield Township, Michigan, September 21, 1932, on his paternal grandparents’ farm. He was the oldest of three children born to Willard and Hope (Draper) Eisenhauer. His two sisters are Donna Johnson and Ardith Bjorge. He went to Sheldon Creek, a...

Winnifred Anne (Egan) Spencer

Winnifred Anne (Egan) Spencer

Nov 2, 2023

 

“When Irish eyes are smiling it's like a morn in Spring,In the lilt of Irish laughter, You can hear the angels sing.When Irish hearts are happy, All the world seems bright and gay,And when Irish eyes are smiling, Sure, they steal your heart away.”

Winnifred (Winnie) Anne Egan Spencer, age 88, of Coopersville, MI entered into her heavenly home...

Marvin Ray Mershon

Marvin Ray Mershon

Nov 1, 2023

 

Marvin R. Mershon Sr., age 89, of Nunica passed away with his family at his side Wednesday November 1, 2023. Marv was born on August 9, 1934 in Oklahoma later moving to Michigan where he found work, married and raised his family on his farm in Nunica.

Marv worked for the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, beginning his career...

Emma May Abma

Emma May Abma

Nov 1, 2023

Emma May Abma, age 95, of Marne, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Isaac and Jessie (Vander Muelen) Heemstra. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Martin Abma in 2005; sister, Evelyn (Willard) Watson; brother, Charles (Bessie) Heemstra and sister-in-law, Barb Abma. She will...

Louise Kay Bronner

Louise Kay Bronner

Oct 24, 2023

Louise Kay Bronner, 73, of Marne, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She was born in Polkton Twp., MI to the late John and Gertrude (Folkema) Dykstra. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Enoch Dykstra, Wilbur Dykstra, Gerald Dykstra; sister, Alice Cook; sisters-in-law, Myrtle (Norm) Bergsma, Ruth (Ken) Sailers, Donna Dykstra, Molly Dykstra;...

Charles Louis Sommers Jr.

Charles Louis Sommers Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

Charles Louis Sommers Jr. age 80, of Coopersville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born in Port Hope, MI to the late Charles and Grace (Pleiness) Sommers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives, Alma (Frayer) Sommers and Patricia (Rhoades) Sommers; siblings, Joyce Thoms, Leona Klein, Beverly Zick, Ginny Johnson, Calvin “Butch”...

Alice Arlene Cook

Alice Arlene Cook

Oct 15, 2023

Alice Arlene Cook, age 92, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born in Shelby, MI to the late John and Gertrude (Folkema) Dykstra, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Cook; sons, Milton, Harvey Jr. and Jeffery; brothers, Enoch Dykstra, Wilber Dykstra and Gerald Dykstra; sisters-in-law, Molly Dykstra and...

Jennifer Wilkes Hancock

Jennifer Wilkes Hancock

Oct 14, 2023

 

 

Jennifer Wilkes Hancock, age 47, of Marne, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023. Jennifer was born in Grand Rapids, MI and was a graduate of  Northview High School.

Jennifer is survived by her husband, Greg Hancock; daughter Charley Hancock; mother, Beverley (Tim) Kolkman; father, Stuart (Karen) Wilkes; sisters, Britton (Brian) Kunter and Angela (Tyler) Whidden; brother, Zachary (Rachel)...

Nancy Karen Young

Nancy Karen Young

Oct 10, 2023

Nancy Karen Young, age 82, of Coopersville, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born in Toledo, OH to the late Russell and Virginia (Beckrink) Jacobs. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Marvin (Sara) Jacobs; brother-in-law, Terry Young and sister-in-law Eunice Marshall. Nancy worked as...

Arlene Faye Datema

Arlene Faye Datema

Oct 9, 2023

Arlene Faye Datema, age 92, of Grand Rapids, was called home to her Lord and Saviour on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born in Marne, MI to the late Tom and Josie (Riemersma) Koning. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother Ken (Eve) Koning. Arlene enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Nancy Ann Vannoller

Nancy Ann Vannoller

Oct 8, 2023

Nancy Ann Vannoller, age 80, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. She was born in Benton Harbor, MI to the late George and Ruth (Trowbridge) Alcook. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Fredrick Vannoller Sr., and son-in-law John Bos. Nancy was active with the Marne United Methodist Church where she...

Paul Francis Van Dyke

Paul Francis Van Dyke

Oct 8, 2023

Paul Francis Van Dyke, age 93, of Conklin, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in Conklin, MI to the late Martin and Helen (Miller) Van Dyke. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson, Chad Van Dyke; granddaughter, Jessica Schneider; sisters, Rita Van Dyke and...

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