OBITUARIES

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;...

Mr Philip E. Richter, aged 75, of Ravenna, was called home to celebrate his birthday with his Lord Saturday Oct 8, 2011. He was born Oct 8, 1936 in Fremont, MI to Clarence and Virginia (Curtis) Richter who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son Dale, and stepdaughters Barbara and Karen Scharphorn. Philip is...

Phyllis R. Beroza (Adams), age 93, of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI., to the late Ralph and Josephine (VanderVere) Adams. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Lein in 2011, grandson Nicholas Beroza and daughter-in-law Leisa Beroza. She is survived by her children, David (Jeanne) Beroza,...

Mrs Phyllis Lemmen, aged 90, of Grand Rapids formerly of Coopersville, was called home to her Lord and Savior Thursday Nov 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Jeanette (Blanksma) Rawn and her husbands Keith Averill, David Mohr and Robert Lemmen. Phyllis is survived by her children, George (Helen) Averill, Tonya Lemmen, Earle (Lisa) Averill,...

Mr Renwick G. Meyer, aged 88, of Walker was called home to his Lord Friday, Oct 7, 2011. He was born Sept 27, 1923 in Stillwater New York to Frederick and Mabel (Bressett) Meyer who preceded him in death and was also preceded in death by his wife Gertrude Meyer in 1996 and his sister Sylvia Rossell. Renwick served in...

Richard é�a�A"Dické�a�� Modderman, age 80, of Grand Rapids went to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 surrounded by his wife and family. He was born in Coopersville, MI. to the late Ray and Alberta (Sietsema) Modderman and served in the US Army. Rich enjoyed spending time with his wife Joyce and his family, traveling, fishing, spending time outdoors...

Richard C. Usher, of Lamont, age 83, was called home to his Lord Saturday Feb. 15, 2014 at his home. He was born in Battle Creek MI., to Harry and Opal (Arnett) Usher who preceded him in death. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and worked for many years in Grand Rapids as a Quality...

VanBeek Mr Richard VanBeek aged 92, of Lamont was called home to his Lord Wednesday Oct 27, 2010. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Sara Grace VanBeek and great granddaughter Hannah LaVicka. Rich is survived by his wife of 63 yrs, Lavina; children Richard (Brenda) VanBeek, Donald (Donna) VanBeek, Annette (Mike) Eppink, Denise (Ross) Eppink, Leesa (Terry) McKinney,...

Richard F. Worpel, age 67, of Conklin, was called home to his Lord Saturday, March 15, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rich was born in Grand Rapids MI to Donald and Kathlene (Tow) Worpel who preceded him in death and was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Daryn Reneeé�a�a�� Worpel. He retired from Nicholas Plastics in Allendale...

Rick é�a�A"Woodyé�a�� Woudstra, age 48, passed away unexpectedly in Florida. Woody loved to laugh and joke with family, and friends, loved music and had a passion for writing. Hope Builders Ministries of Newaygo held a special place in his heart because of his love of people and helping others. He is survived by his wife, Dawn; children, Rick (Chelsea) Woudstra,...

Robert Faulkner , age 86, of Comstock Park, formerly of Coopersville, was called home to his Lord Nov 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Talmage and Hulde Faulkner, son T.A. Faulkner , daughter Susie Nuttall and son-in-law Harry Gentry Jr. Robert was a longtime resident of Coopersville before moving to Comstock Park 3 years ago and...

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,...