OBITUARIES

Mrs Barbara Mae Walcott, aged 73, of Marne was called home to her Lord Thrusday Sept. 8, 2011. Barb was born May 2, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Peter and Claire (Simmons) Flipse. She worked 22yrs for Kenowa Hills Public Schools in there food service program, and also was a volunteer mentor for Kids Hope at Marne Elementary School....

Betty L. Hodson, age 85, of Allendale, was called home to heaven Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was born in Hudsonville, MI. to Frederick é�a�A"Tedé�a�� and Julia (Blakeney) Kennedy who preceded her in death and was also preceded in death by her sister Jean Canter. She attended and graduated from Coopersville High School where she had the honor of being...

Betty Mae Schout, age 79, of Coopersville, was called home to heaven October 27, 2014 after a brief illness. Betty was born in Grand Rapids MI. to Richard and Josephine (Kraai) Sternberg who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant son Douglas, great granddaughter Hannah, and sister Marilyn Tillema. Betty was a long time...

Beulah McKinney, age 97, of Hastings formerly of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday May 31, 2013. Beulah was preceded in death by her husband Donald, two brothers Russell and Howard Jones and sister Beverly Rose-Michaels. Beulah was a loving mother grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. She is...

Mrs. Brenda Classen, age 55, of Coopersville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 25,2014. Brenda was a loving wife, dedicated mother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her son Ricky Gillette and her parents Alex & Marian (Devos) Hess. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Patrick Classen, her Children Kimberlynn Russell, Melody...

McAlpine Mr Bryan Jay McAlpine aged 51, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord Sunday Oct 24, 2010 after a 4 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Bryan was born April 9, 1959 in Holland Mi. and was employed at Hydro Corp. in Holland. He loved spending time in the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death...

Van Beek Mr Carl Van Beek aged 89, of North Blendon, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Monday, Oct 5, 2009. He was a veteran of the US Army and served his country during WW II. Carl was very active in the North Blendon Reformed Church. He was a self employed carpenter before taking a job at Chris...

Mr. Carl R. é�a�A"Cappyé�a�� Merkins, aged 95, of Nunica, was called home to his Lord Sunday January 29, 2012. Carl was a lifelong member of St Lukes Lutheran Church and resident of Nunica. He worked his family farm in Nunica and was also employed as a Tug Boat Captain by Construction Aggregates of Ferrysburg. He was preceded in death by...

Carolyn VanderLaan, age 82, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Monday, February 13, 2017. Carolyn was born in Muskegon, MI. to the late Helmer and Eva (Wilbern) Nordwall. Carolyn taught school for 28 years, she began teaching 4th grade at Marne in 1954 and moved to Coopersville in 1958 and taught 2nd grade until her retirement. She was...

Hehl Mrs Catherine M. Hehl, aged 104yrs of Coopersville pased away Tuesday Feb 22, 2011. She was born Jan 31, 1907 in Nunica, MI. to John and Mary (Strover) Mergener. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin, son Anthony, grandchildren Jacqueline Hehl and Scott Maxwell, great grandson Samuel and great great granddaughter Shawna. Catherine is survived by her...

Van Zyl Celeste A. of Coopersville, MI. Mrs Celeste A. Van Zyl, age 93, was called to her heavenly home, Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Belding, MI. to the late Elwyn and Lottie (Heintz) Williams. Celeste was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert Van Zyl in 2003, grandchildren, Matthew Van Zyl, Andrew Van Zyl, Ashley...

Chester R. Bartlette, age 85, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, was called to heaven, Saturday, December 6, 2014. Chester was born in Rockford, MI. to Victor and Rose (Burt) Bartlette who preceded him in death. Chester owned and operated Bartlette Appraisal Services and sold heavy equipment in the Grand Rapids and surrounding area. He was a member of the...

Hintz (Sipma) - Mrs. Clara Hintz Sipma, aged 98, formerly of Coopersville, was called home by her Saviour, Wednesday January 6, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray L. Hintz Sr. and Gus Sipma. Clara and Ray were one of the founding families of the Coopersville Bible Church. She is survived by her children, Ray (Charlene) Hintz...

On September 10, 2016, Clarence é�a�E�Cokeé�a�a�� Vredevoogd, by the grace of God, was ushered into His presence to receive his eternal reward. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Vredevoogd and brother-in-law Alvin Schepers. He is survived by Jo, his wife of 70 years; his children, Rick (Dianne) Vredevoogd of Hudsonville, Jackie (Carl) Adema of Beallsville, MD, Paula...

Daniel Lee Boelens, age 41, of Grand Rapids, was called home to his Lord and Saviour Monday, November 4, 2013. Daniel was born in Grand Rapids MI to Mark Boelens and Marva Jean (Pratt) Donovan. Dan was preceded in death by his father Mark Boelens. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Marvin James Boelens; daughter, Meghan Elizabeth Boelens; mother,...

Mr Daniel Koppenol, aged 98, of Allendale, was called home to his Lord Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene, infant son Gerald and grandson Daniel Terpstra. He is survived by his children Joan (James) Terpstra, Betty (Harley) Broene and Roger (Charlene) Koppenol; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; sister Agnes...

David Alan Reeves, age 69, was driving to work Tuesday, March 17, 2015, when he pulled over on 48th Ave. and suffered a cardiac arrest. He was in control until the end of his life here on earth. Born in Muskegon to Betty Jane Peppler and Daniel Reeves on Dec. 22, 1945, Dave grew up in Coopersville spending much of...

David L. VanderMolen, age 74, of Coopersville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Harriett (Fisher) VanderMolen. David worked 32 years for the CSX railroad as a conductor/brakeman out of the Muskegon and Grand Rapids train yards. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia;...

DeLories Randall, age 81, of Nunica, was called to heaven Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. DeLories was born in Ellisville MS. to Jess and Velma (Hall) Benton. She moved to Grand Rapids with her family at a young age and attended and graduated from Central High School. While at Central High she met her husband David Randall. DeLories enjoyed spending time...

Diana C. LaFleur (Cristell) of Coopersville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She is survived by her mother Marjorie (Francis) Cristell and husband Albert LaFleur. In keeping with her wishes a private family service has been held. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd. Holland, MI 49423.  An online guestbook may be signed...