OBITUARIES

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...

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...