OBITUARIES

Visser Mr Henry J. Visser aged 86 of Marne was called home to his Lord Thursday Dec 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his sisters Grace Zylstra, and Ann in the Netherlands. Henry came to the Lamont area in 1947 from the Netherlands. He is survived by his wife Theressa; children John and Cheryl Visser, and Cal and...

Henry Wynsma, age 85, of Grandville, was called home to his Lord Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Henry was born in Grand Rapids to George and Grace (VenLet) Wynsma who preceded him in death. He served in the US Navy and owned and operated Hank Wynsma Excavating Co. Henry is survived by his wife of 67 years Genevieve; children, George (Katherine)...

WALLINGA - Mrs. Ida Wallinga, aged 94, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born January 27, 1918 to Jacob and Christine (Schmidt) Metten. Ida was preceded in death by her husband Peter Wallinga and her son, Donald. Surviving are her children, Beverly (Herman) Smoes, Jan (Carroll) Snyder, David (Pauline) Wallinga, Carol (Ron)...

Isabel Joy Umlor, 3 week old infant daughter of Joy and Ryan Umlor was taken home to heaven to be with Jesus Thursday Dec 17, 2009. Besides her parents Isabel is also survived by her big sister and brother, Abigail and Ethan; grandparents, Wayne and Barb Umlor and Gary and Elaine Hecksel; great grandmother, Fran Umlor; Aunts and Uncles Christine...

Isabelle é�a�A"Belleé�a�� Elenbaas, age 91, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Saturday, August 31, 2013 with family at her side. Belle was preceded in death by her husband Norman and son Norman Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy and Ted Gould; daughter-in-law Dee Elenbaas; grandchildren, Jodi Mitchelson, Aaron (Amy) Gould, Kevin Elenbaas and Traci Heiss; great...

Jack DeLaat, age 83, of Grand Rapids, MI., was called home to his Lord and Saviour Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 with his wife and family at his side. Jack was born in Wyoming, MI. on DeLaat Ave to the late Paul and Nettie (Mulder) DeLaat. Jack was also preceded in death by his stepfather Joe VanHerp, brother and best friend,...

Baby James Henry Meerman, one of God's special Little Angels was called home to Heaven shortly after birth Thursday, April 13, 2017. He is survived by his parents Jay and Chaeli Meerman; brother, John; sister, Addyson; grandparents Sue Meerman and Tracy and Necia Eno; great grandparents, Dale and Marilyn DeMann along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will...

Mr. James Peter Meerman, aged 89, of Conklin, was called home by his Lord, Saturday, April 30, 2016. Jim was a dairy farmer, a rural mail carrier and Chester Township Supervisor and Clerk for 22 years. He was past President of the Berlin Fair Board and a member of Conklin Reformed Church. He was also a strong supporter of the...

Hecksel Mrs Janet Sue Hecksel, aged 67, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Tuesday Aug 10, 2010. She was born May 4, 1943 in Grand Haven MI to Gus and Mary (Nehmer) Lemke. She was preceded in death by her father Gus Lemke, mother Mary Lemke Ingalls, step-father Marlin Ingalls, and father-in-law Oscar Hecksel. Janet is survived by...

Mrs Janet M. Reinertson, aged 70, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord very unexpectedly Monday Dec 5, 2011. Janet was a lifelong member of County Line Community Church, she retired from the Fruitport Branch of 5/3rd Bank, was a member of the Coopersville Area Historical Society, was active in the Coopersville OK Seniors Group and involved in many...

Mr. Jean S. Curtiss, age 79, went into the arms of Jesus after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ohmer John Curtiss & Opal Mary Becker and his granddaughter Sarah Joy Curtiss. Jean is survived by his best friend and wife of 54 years Barbara Curtiss; two sons, Alan (Johanna) Curtiss...

Jean Ann Sikes, age 60, of Coopersville, passed away at home with her husband Jim by her side. Jean was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Alvin and Marcy (Shephard) Velting who preceded her in death. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and camping. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 40 yrs James; sons, Anthony (Yvonne)...

Ricord - Jenna Sophia Ricord was called home to dance with the angels Tuesday May 17, 2011. Our Beloved Sophie cherished by all whose lives she graced will be forever missed by her parents, Jesse and Jean Ricord; brother, Aaron and a sibling soon to arrive in Oct; grandparents, Pamela (Klatt) Brinks and Robert Brinks, James and Susan Ricord; great...

Jennie M. Burgess, age 41, of Coopersville, peacefully went to Heaven, Monday, May 8, 2017. Jennie's love of children lead her to earn her Teaching Degree and she currently was working at Coopersville Public Schools as a Reading Specialist. She enjoyed time with her children and sharing in the many activities they were involved in and spending time with family...

Joan E. Bartlette, age 84, of Wyoming, MI. formerly of Coopersville, was called to Heaven, Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Joan was born in Cadillac, MI. to the late Oscar and Gertrude (Riplo) Carlson and was preceded in death by her husband Chester Bartlette Dec. 6, 2014. Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, crocheting and had a...

John Kary Jr., aged 97, of Nunica passed away Thursday, Febrauary 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, daughter Nancy Ann Kary and son John D. Kary. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Sheryl) Kary and Robert (Theresa) Kary; daughter-in-law Lucie Kary; six grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Frances Wiegerink and several nieces and nephews....

John Ray Woodman, age 71, of Coopersville, MI, born March 25, 1946 in Howard City, MI to the late Floyd and Ruth (Nechvatal) Woodman. He was an Air Force Veteran and served as an Aircraft Mechanic on the C-130 Hercules at N. Charleston AFB , SC where he met his wife, Bonnie. He worked for Meijer Inc., starting out in...

Lillie - Mrs Joy Lillie, aged 91, of Coopersville was called home to heaven, Friday, Nov. 18, 2011. Joy was born July 2, 1920 in Nunica, MI to William and Gertrude (Zimmer) Mergener, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Russell and son David. Joy served in WWII in the Army Nurse Corp,...

Armantrout Mrs Joyce A. Armantrout aged 81 of Muskegon was called home to her Lord Tuesday Dec 21, 2010. Joyce was born Jan 15, 1929 in Ravenna, MI. to Darrel and Anna (Hintz) Dodge. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Ronald; children, Gary (Karen) Rollenhagen, Bob Armantrout, Sandra (John) Henry, Sharon (Jack) Catron, Joyce Terpstra; 11 grandchildren;...

Judith é�a�A"Judyé�a�� Jewell, age 72, was called home to her Lord Saturday evening September 14, 2013 with family at her side. Judy was a lifelong resident of Coopersville and graduated from Coopersville High School. Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with family, friends and a special group of ladies that enjoyed horseback riding together...