OBITUARIES

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,...

Mrs. Verna Fern Merkins nee Page, aged 96, of Nunica, was called home to her Lord Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012. Verna was a long time member of St Luke Lutheran Church and resident of Nunica. Verna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and cared for and loved her family deeply. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl...

Burger - Mrs Vera E. Burger, aged 95, of Coopersville was taken home by her Lord, Tuesday April 27, 2010. Vera and her husband Kenneth owned Coopersville Greenhouse and Floral for 25 years. She taught school at Allendale, Spring Lake and Marne. She was a Life member of the Grand Haven & Spring Lake Chapter #132, and of Melchior #131...

Vincent Adrian Brown, age 80, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Adrian was preceded in death by his daughter Amy Kwiatkowski, grandson Mackenzie and foster child Rosalee Batzer. Adrian served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of St. Michaelé�a�a��s Catholic Parish in Coopersville since...

Kugelberg Virginia B. Kugelberg, aged 80, of Marne was called home to her Lord Tuesday Feb 15, 2011. She was a member of the Marne Methodist Church and Marne American Legion Auxiliary for over 26 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, and son Roland Joseph Peters III. Surviving are her children Debra (Antoon) DeFrens, Brian (Paula)...

William (Bill) Jay Adema, age 81, of Coopersville, MI., went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, April 14, 2017. Bill was a man of great faith. He had a personal relationship with his Lord Jesus Christ, which all could witness through his daily words and actions. He will be remembered as a quiet, gentle spirit who provided...

Cushway Wilbur é�a�A"Billé�a�� A. Cushway aged 84 of Coopersville was called home by his Lord Friday March 18, 2011. Bill was retired from Van's Industrial Equip. was a member of the Coopersville-Polkton Fire Dept for 20 years and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Carolyn; children, Dennis (Sandy) Cushway, Steven...

Mr Aaron Ray Bouchard, aged 42, of Coopersville was called home by his Lord unexpectedly Friday, May 11, 2012 and now walks the green pastures of heaven. He was preceded in death by his father Arden, brother-in-law Jeff Meerman, niece Brandi Graftema and nephew Dakotah Noel. Aaron is survived by his wife; Melissa (Meerman) Bouchard; sons; Arden, David and Caleb,...

Mrs Alyce D. Heft, aged 89, of Conklin was called home to her Lord Sunday, March, 4, 2012. She was born May 26, 1922 to James and Florence (Slagh) Faasen in Grand Rapids, MI. Alyce was preceded in death by her husband Elmo, son Jud and daughter-in-law Veridea. She is survived by her children Elmo é�a�A"Ricé�a�� (Jocelyne) Heft, Gary (Sue)...

Mrs Anna J. Knott, age 91, of Allendale formerly of Lamont, was called home to her Lord Thursday morning December 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry John Knott and daughter Ruth Olsen. Anna is survived by her children, James Knott, Judy (Stan) Zemaitis, Barb Knott, Kevin (Dollie) Knott and Laura (Scott) VanderMate; son-in-law, Keith Olsen;...

Mrs Anne Louise Bosch, aged 86, of Marne, was called home to her Lord Thursday June 14, 2012. Anne was born Nov 24, 1925 in Marne MI. to Otto and Catherine (Fleming) Norton. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Bosch. Anne is survived by her family Raymond Bosch, Sue (Dave) Green, Jerry (Nancy) Bosch, Cathy Cole, Candi...

Anthony é�a�A"Tonyé�a�� Van Portfliet Jr., age 93, of Grand Rapids, was called home to his Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Florence (Mosselman) Van Portfliet Sr. and his brother and sister-in-law Jay and Hattie Van Portfliet. Tony was a WW II U.S. Army veteran, serving in the European...

Mekkes - Bailey Mekkes, aged 18 mo., was called home to her Heavenly Father Friday, Aug 13, 2010. Bailey is survived by her mother and father, Heather and Matt Mekkes; sister, McKenzie, brother, Carter and twin sister, Alexis; grandparents, Tim and Judy Mekkes, Richard and Pam McLeod; aunts and uncles, Tamara (Earl) Helsel, Dan (Dawn) VerBerkmoes, Scott (Amy) McLeod, Craig...

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...