OBITUARIES

Donald J. Feenstra, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Tuesday, April 14, 2015. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Thomas and Irene (Kroontje) Feenstra. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the South Pacific and worked as a truck driver for Holland Motor Express retiring in 1986 after 35...

Dorothy Taylor (nee Kamps) of Grand Haven, MI. Fondly known as Dottie to her friends. Loving mother to Jason and Brian. Sadly, Dorothy's youngest son Brian had taken a piece of her heart while leaving her and this earthly home way too soon. Though her path through life was a difficult journey Dorothy always persevered. Dorothy was kind, caring and...

Dorothy Emma Mable Metzler (Hintz), age 98, of Grand Haven, MI., was called home to Heaven Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born in Coopersville, MI to the late John and Ethel (Mars) Hintz. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Herman Metzler, daughter and son-in-law Faron and Lewis Dorman, 2 brothers, 5 sisters and one step brother. She...

VanOeffelen Miss Dorothy VanOeffelen aged 91 of Conklin was called home to her Lord and Saviour Monday Nov 1, 2010. She was born Aug 21, 1919 to Peter and Louise (Schoenborn) VanOeffelen in Conklin MI where she resided all her life. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brother-in-laws, Ida (Ben) Looks, Rose (Donald) Umlor, Martha (William)...

Earl G. Baehre, age 93, of Sparta, was called home to his Lord Monday, Nov 25, 2013. Earl was born Jan 4, 1920 to Reinhart and Emma Baehre and was a lifelong resident of Sparta, MI. He was preceded in death by his wife Rosmary Dec 15, 2005. Earl was a devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with...

Mr Earl R. Busman, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was born in Polkton Twp. to Jacob, Sr. and Minnie (Veeneman) Busman who preceded him in death. Earl was also preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Faber, three brothers and four sisters. Earl owned and operated a dairy farm in...

Williams é�a�" Edna Williams, aged 83, of Conklin was called home to her heavenly home Thursday, August 9, 2012. She was born March 11, 1929 to Albert and Veronica Host. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon, son Richard and daughter Beverly. Edna is survived by her son, Larry and Marj Williams; grandchildren, Angie (Tim) Syrek, Chad (Kassia)...

Betty Longcore, age 71, was called home to heaven Wednesday, January 30, 2013 after a very brief illness. She was born Jan 26, 1942 in Holton, MI to Louis and Margaret (Perna) Rupar who preceded her in death. Betty was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed surprising her family with fresh baked cookies and other goodies that just...

Elizabeth é�a�A"Betsyé�a�� Tozer, age 69, of Coopersville, was called home to Heaven Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. She was born June 11, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI. to Scott and Carrie (Lewis) DeKubber who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Jim and Jerry. Betsy is survived by her husband of 46 years James; children...

Bush, Mrs. Eloise Bush aged 91 of Coopersville was called home by her Lord and Savior Friday June 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard, daughter Janete Eloise Bush, and son Ronald Conrad Bush. She is survived by her children, Stanley (Lisa) Bush, Karen (Gary) Rollenhagen, Kenneth (Catherine) Bush, and daughter in law Karen Bush and...

Mrs Elsie Langlois, aged 78, of Conklin, was called to her heavenly home Thursday Oct 25, 2012. She was born Nov 1, 1933 in Grant, MI. to Wilbur and Mary Jane (Bliss) Cushway who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia and brothers, Mick and Bill. Elsie is survived by her husband of...

Mr Emery F. Ripka, age 90, of Coopersville, left this life to begin a new journey Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Emery was born March 18, 1922 in Muskegon Heights MI, to Emery and Eva (Kadlecik) Ripka. He served in the US Navy during WW II, retired from Leigh Products of Coopersville after 35 years of service and worked for Gavin...

Robert and Erika Schmidt, of Coopersville, were called home by their Saviour unexpectedly Friday, Feb 14, 2014. They were preceded in death by their son, Robert Schmidt Jr in 1981 and by Robert's brother John W. Schmidt. Robert and Erika are survived by their daughter, Heidi and Doug Lemmen; son, Paul (Becky) Schmidt; grandchildren, Brad (Jennifer) Lemmen, Chad (Jody) Lemmen,...

Erma Louise Box, age 101, of Marne, MI., entered eternal life Saturday, April 2, 2016, one week away from her 102nd birthday. She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Eggers, Yolanda é�a�A"Lonnieé�a�� Schneider, Marilyn (Erwin) Beemer, Deborah (Ed) Pawloski, and only son Bill (Mary) Box; 20 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Erma lived in...

Erna M. McGarvey (nee Klick) age 94, of Grand Rapids, MI., formerly of Altoona, PA., was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. She was born in Altoona PA, to the late Harry and Edna (Blake) Klick. Erna was preceded in death by her husband W. Dean McGarvey in 1988, son Pastor...

Mrs Evelyn J. Hamstra, aged 87, of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Wednesday May 4, 2011. She was born Jan 4, 1924 in Wyoming, MI. to Glenn and Katherine (Timmers) Taylor. Evelyn is survived by her husband Ernest; son's Carl Hamstra, Gary (Carla) Hamstra, Rolland Hamstra, Glen (Lisa) Hamstra; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will...

Florence VanHuizen, age 95, of Coopersville, was called home by her Lord Wednesday April 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard, son; Jerry Lee, sister and brother in law, Ruth (Orie) Dekker; 2 brothers and sisters in law, Ben (Doreen) Knoper and Henry (Arena) Knoper. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Mel) Dyke and Elaine...

Frances é�a�A"Tootsé�a�� Egan, age 84 was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 13, 2016. Frances was a longtime member of St. Maryé�a�a��s Catholic Church in Marne. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived and will be greatly missed by the love of her life and husband...

Willis G. Stroven, age 89, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord, Thursday evening August 22, 2013. Willis was born in Coopersville to John G. and Effie (Nanninga) Stroven who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Lena Jane and Robert Laug. Willis graduated from Coopersville High School and was a...

Kamps Mr Willis D. Kamps aged 84 of Coopersville was called home to his Lord Thursday March 18, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy in 2000, and brothers Edward and Abel Kamps. Surviving are his sons, Willis (Molly) Kamps, James (Jeannette) Kamps, and Ronald (Becky) Kamps; grandchildren, Melanie (Brad) Howard, Michael (Erika) Kamps,...