OBITUARIES

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...

Mrs Marilyn R. Mergener, aged 63, of Coopersville was called home to heaven Wednesday Nov 23, 2011. She was born Nov 4, 1948 in Grand Haven MI to Everett and Bertha DeKiep who preceded her in death. Marilyn retired in 2009 from Grand Haven Public Schools where she taught at Central and Mary A. White Elementary Schools for 37 �...

Marilyn Lee Neymeiyer, aged 76, of Marne, was called home to her Saviour, Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Martin and Enid (Mosher) Slabbekoorn who preceded her in death and also by her brother, Martin "Butch" Slabbekoorn. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Gerald; children, Mary Neymeiyer, Mark (Glenda) Neymeiyer, Daniel...

Mark Edward Gaunt, age 55, of Coopersville was called home to his Lord and Savior Thursday January 29, 2015 with family at his side after a courageous battle with Cancer. Mark was born in Grand Rapids MI. He was a man who had a deep faith and love for the Lord and enjoyed sharing that with others. Mark loved to...

Martha Bush, aged 89, of Muskegon, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, Sept 11, 2012. She was born Nov. 19, 1922 in Coopersville, MI. To Benjamin and Fannie Bush who preceded her in death. Martha was a longtime member of the Bethel Baptist Church of Muskegon. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Morris, Edith Breen...

Marvin L. Dahl Sr., age 84, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Thursday, June 19, 2014. Marv was born in Ravenna, MI. to the late Edward and Alina (Mattson) Dahl. Marv served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Leigh Products in Coopersville, and from the Meijer store on Alpine...

Mary A. Breen, age 77, of Jenison formerly of Marne, was called home to her Saviour Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Gardisky, and her parents Otto and Catherine (Flemming) Norton. She is survived by her husband, John Breen; children Wayne (Rachael) Crowe and Lester (Sandi) Gardisky; grandson, Adam; granddaughter, Jennifer; great granddaughter,...

Mary Helen Beaber (Lum), age 96, was born in Portland, IN to Isaiah and Goldie Jordan. After the death of her mother she was raised by her Aunt Effie and Uncle Oscar in Lansing MI. Mary was married to Lawrence ( Doc ) Rothwell and later she married the love of her life Glen (Ponch) Beaber. While they were still...

Peterson Mrs Mary Lou (Zuidema) Peterson aged 77 of Coopersville was called home to her Lord Thursday April 1, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Menno James and Ethel Mae Zuidema, baby sister Lorraine Catherine, and infant brother Robert Bruce. Surviving are her loving husband Glenn; sister Roberta Mae (Walter C.) Bolthouse; sister-in-laws Wilma Tiles and Etta...

Schoenborn Mrs Mary Ellis Schoenborn aged 93 of Conklin was called home to her Lord Saturday Sept 12, 2009. Mary Ellis was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, son-in-law Forrest é�a�A"Budé�a�� Felker, and sister and brother-in-law Jean and Merlin Haas. She is survived by her children Janet Felker of Coopersville, Joe and Barbara Schoenborn of Grand Rapids, Marianne and...

Mrs Mary Jane Snider, age 89, of Jenison formerly of Marne, passed away at her home peacefully with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Gertrude (Hawley) Stryker, son, David Wheeler and brothers Charles, James and Richard Stryker. Mary was retired from Kent County where she worked for the Kent Co. Probate Courts...

Menno Staal, age 84, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Tuesday Feb 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Dena (Helder) Staal and his sisters, Helena Oosterhouse and Grace Korhorn. Menno is survived by his wife of 40 years Marilyn; children, Diane Staal, Brenda (Harry) Long, Sharon (Mike) Kleinjans, and Michelle Pearce; grandchildren,...

Myles Bentley, age 70, was called home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born in Amery WI to Carl and Caroline (Jensen) Bentley who preceded him in death. Myles was also preceded in death by his daughter Cheri Lynn Bentley in 1994. Myles was the current VP of Centennial Park Counseling, prior to this Myles...

Nancy Lee Bacon, aged 65, of Conklin, was called home to her Lord Sunday April 28, 2013 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born April 11, 1948 to Jack and Lela (Pitsch) Dunneback who preceded her in death. She graduated from Mt Mercy High School in Grand Rapids and Ferris State University where she...

LUCAS - Mrs. Nellie Kortenhoeven Vellenga Lucas, aged 88, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Sunday, January 8, 2012. Nellie was born Oct 13, 1923 in Highland, Indiana. She enjoyed sewing and baking but was known for her knitting. She knitted many mittens, hats and baby items which she donated to many churches and organizations in Coopersville and...

Jane Kromer, aged 79, was called home to her Lord Thursday, March 5, 2015. She was born in Georgetown Twp. to Norman and Inez (Reister) Wagner who preceded her in death. Jane is survived by her husband of 55 years, David; children, Michael (Laurie) Kromer, Angela (Kerry) Rattinger, Robert (Mary) Kromer and Mary (Terry) Leavell; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild;...

KONING é�a�" Mr. Orrin E. Koning, aged 93, of Coopersville, was called home by his Lord and Saviour Monday, September 12, 2011. He was born May 13, 1918 in Coopersville to Nickolas and Reka Koning. He worked on the family farm until serving in the Army during WWII, he received five Bronze stars and a Purple Heart. He later owned...

Patricicia A. Holmes, age 81, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Friday, April 12, 2013. Pat was a life long resident of Coopersville, faithful member of Coopersville United Methodist Church, and worked over 35 years at Coopersville Schools as a cook and custodian. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl. Pat was a devoted mother, grandmother...

Mr Peter Wallinga, aged 95, of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Monday, June 18, 2012. He was born Nov 30, 1916 in Allendale MI to Peter and Grace (Meerman) Wallinga, and served in the Navy during WW II. Peter was preceded in death by his son Donald Wallinga. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ida;...